Frugal Family Fun - Weekend Events

Saturdays are a huge day for kids all across town. There are a ton of free workshops available all throughout the day. Not to mention, the variety is amazing. If you plan it right, you could attend more than one!

1. Lakeshore has free crafts every Saturday from 11 - 3. This weekend the kids will be making a mosaic mirror.

2. Winnie the Pooh Storytime at the Disney Store
   

   "Experience ounces of bounces and tons of fun at Disney Store! Join Disney Store for storytime with a fun tale of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the Hundred Acre Wood gang.

   Saturday, July 9 Session 1 - 10:30 am, Session 2 - 12:00 pm, Session 3 - 1:30 pm

   Event limited per session based on store capacity. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. Call store for more information."

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4. Family Weekend Science is one of the Museum's founding

   programs. The Program was created to offer new experiences to repeat visitors. This year Family Weekend Science is featuring Critter Connections, with live animal encounters. Weekend Science - Activities every Saturday beginning at 11:15 A.M. & 1:15 P.M. and Sunday 1:15 P.M. Note: All activities are subject to change and will be done while supplies last.
   

   Critter Connections - Come face-to-face with one of the Museum's live inhabitants! Connections are every Saturday at 11:00 A.M. & 1:00 P.M., and Sunday at 1:00 P.M.
   

   FREE ADMISSION for Bank of America customers on the first full weekend of every month in 2011.

5. Lowes - Saturdays at 10 am. "From project basics to giving your child the opportunity to say, "I built it!", our Build and Grow kid's clinics are a great way to help build confidence! Bring the kids into any Lowe's store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project."
6. Not this weekend, but for future reference. "The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.

   The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

   In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin."

Frugal Family Fun

I spent all year waiting for summer because it meant that I would get to spend time with my kids. But, now that it's here, I am thinking, "Now what?". We are going absolutely stir crazy hanging around the house, the parks are not an option due to the heat, and I can't afford many of the activities that offer up air conditioning. So, I am on a quest for free (or at least fairly cheap) activities to do with my kids. I will be posting what I find on this site so that other moms can take advantage of these deals as well.
Let's start with the movies:

1. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Regal offers kids movies for only a dollar. They start at 10 am. (Don't forget your free popcorn!)
2. Maybe you want to see a newer movie?Regal also offers movies on Tuesdays for only $5. (Don't forget your free popcorn!)
3. Rave Motion pictures at Town Square offers free movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am.
4. "The City of North Las Vegas presents Movie Madness, a series of fantastic films shown free at the park. Movies are shown on a large mobile movie screen. Food and refreshments will also be available for purchase."
5. The Outdoor Picture Show™ at The District at Green Valley Ranch "presents free movies under the stars that the whole family can enjoy! Screenings take place every Friday and Saturday evening at dusk from May through October at The Green, adjacent to Whole Foods Market and The Carousel. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on, and picnic baskets with snacks to enjoy. Complimentary popcorn is provided."