Fun Free Activities For Kids

Want to do something fun and free with your kids? Try one of the programs listed below.

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics are available every other Saturday. All you have to do is complete a simple three step registration and show up between 10 a.m-11 a.m. and your child will receive a free work apron, safety goggles, craft kit, merit badge and certificate of completion. I took my son, who is two, and he had a great time building a race car with his dad.

Look for Lowe's upcoming clinics and sign up fast. Each store only has 50 available slots. March 14th the Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic will be making Tabletop Basketball, pictured above. Take the link above to sign up and enjoy a free, fun and rewarding experience with your kids.

If you don't have a Lowe's near you, check out Home Depot's Free Kid Workshop every first Saturday of the month between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. There is no registration for the Kid Workshop. The next available workshop will be a window birdhouse on Saturday, April 4th.

Borders has great FREE and educational activities for kids. Visit Borders, click in your zip code and find out what activities are available at your Borders. Most activities for kids are on Saturday afternoons. Upcoming events for March include a 40th anniversary celebration of Eric Carle the beloved author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. They are advertising fun art and reading activities for kids ages 3-9. There is no registration but I would check the event calender for your Borders to find out the date and time.

**There is an extra bonus from now until April 28th for moms visiting Borders. Seattle's Best Coffee is offering a buy one medium or large mocha or latte and receive a complimentary mocha or latte of equal or lesser value.

Barnes and Noble also offers free story times for children. Take a look at the events posted at the Barnes and Nobel closest to you by entering your zip to check for dates and times. Their site is a little more vague about what their story time includes and if anyone has attended one of Barnes and Noble's events, or any of the other events listed I would love to hear your thoughts and reviews.