I have a list of all sort of things for families to do without spending any money all over the United States.
Are you ready to have some cheap fun? If you’re looking for things to do without spending money then this is a great place to start! There are so many ways to save on entertainment & fun for your family!
I have a category for frugal living so I can tell you about all the cool stuff you can do for free or cheap with your husband, wife or family! Remember, save on everyday things and you’ll have more money for fun, vacation, and family time! 
There are tons of FREE events all the time. No need to drop $50 – $150. a weekend for events! Events are all over the United States!
Philly Fun Guide has something called Funsavers, you sign up and receive an email with 1/2 price ticket offers to Theatre, Dance, Museums & more… This is only available to subscribers so get over there and Sign Up already…You can find wonderful things to do through this site and what’s happening all over in Philly. They have FREE events all week long!! You are sure to find something that interests you!
LakeShore Learning– On Saturday February 9th from 11-3 LakeShore will have their FREE craft clinic. This week the kids will be making their own Chinese New Year Dragon! You can also snag a coupon for $5.00 off of a $25 purchase at the same link!
FREE Chick Fil A For A Year!! Be the first 100 in line at any newly opening Chick Fil A and you’ll get FREE meals for a year. Click on the link to read more… It looks like fun and they take place everywhere when a new Chick Fil A opens their doors!
Host Parties for FREE and get FREE goodies The next host party is for Spin Shotz Hotwheels party, No joke – these are free parties at your home and these companies provide EVERYTHING you need to have a completely FREE party! Its a great way to market products for a company because you invite your friends for the party & talk about in on Facebook and Twitter etc and they get tons of publicity for it. Word of mouth is the BEST advertising! We have already had 3 Family Frugal Fun readers chosen in the past to host FREE house parties. Give it a try and let me know if you are selected!
Boston Children’s Museum: Target $1 Friday Nights are offered every Friday from 5–9pm Every Friday from 5 – 9pm, admission to Boston Children’s Museum is just $1 per person! Check out our web calendar for the latest information on special Friday programs and events. For more information on Target $1 Friday Nights and other community programs, contact Megan Dickerson at Dickerson@BostonChildrensMuseum.org.
The Kennedy Center (Washington, DC) FREE shows are being offered at The Millennium Stage starting at 6 pm each night! The Kennedy Center is so beautiful inside! You should expect to arrive 1 hour early to get in line in order to get seats for your family. There is an adjoining parking garage but it is not free. Check it out and give your family a good cultural education!!! Monday July 9th is a Hip Hop Festival! Sounds like such a great event!
Museums on Us through Bank of America. Get FREE General admission to participating museums, zoos, science centers, botanical gardens and more on the first full weekend of every month-just by presenting your Bank of America card. Go to the highlighted link and get all the details and the participating museums, zoos etc..
Michael’s FREE Wilton® Treat Pops Show IN Tell
All new Wilton® Treat Pops! See how fun and easy it is to decorate the trendiest treats in town, perfect for any occasion!
Cost: FREE Date: Saturday, 02/09 Time: 1PM – 3PM
LowesBuildAndGrow February 9th – (10:00 AM) Wheel of love – FREE building workshops at your local store. Kids love it!
The Franklin Institute FREE event!
Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at these FREE educational and fun-filled science extravaganzas sponsored by Target. Experience The Franklin Institute’s famous exhibitions, special programs, and themed activities.
Target Community Nights are from 5:00PM-8:00PM, on the third Wednesday of the month unless otherwise specified. Please check the schedule below as dates may change.
Registration will take place on the First Floor beginning at 5:00PM. Please enter The Franklin Institute through the Business Entrance located to the right of the main stairs on 20th Street and proceed to Lunchroom A. Admission is free but registration is required.
MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS!
February 20 – Target Community Night
February’s Theme – Wildest Weather
Special Activities:
» Participate in our CBS3 Live Weather Show!
» Make and take home your own snowflake!
» Enjoy free Fels Planetarium Shows, like the crowd-favorite Wildest Weather in the Solar System
Activities also Include*:
» FREE access to The Franklin Institute’s hands-on core exhibits, like Sports Challenge and The Giant Heart!
» FREE awe-inspiring LIVE Science Shows!
» FREE access to the Joel N. Bloom Observatory! (Weather permitting.)
*Monthly schedule varies. Special exhibits and feature-length IMAX® films are not included. Check website before your visit and program guide upon arrival as programming is subject to change.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum of Baltimore – February 15th $2. Family Fun Night Great deal!
FREE Entrances to National Parks. This photo is of my kids at Shenandoah! 😉 FREE dates are;
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- April 22-26
five days during National Park Week
- August 25
National Park Service Birthday
- September 28
National Public Lands Day - November 9-11
Veterans Day weekend
- April 22-26
Lego Stores. com FREE LEGO Build: 1st Tuesday of EVERY Month at your local Lego store. Show up early and be sure to check your store in advance to make sure they are hosting the event.
Future Events:
Monster Jam®, featuring Grave Digger®
Saturday, February 23 (10:00 AM)
Your child will love the Monster Jam® kit featuring Grave Digger®! Bring them to Lowe’s this weekend to get closer than ever to one of their favorite Monster Jam superstars!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! FREE Family Events at the Franklin Science Institute!
Upcoming Target Community Nights in 2013
- March 20
- April 17
April 19
May 17
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
October 18
November 15
December 20
Build a Race Car!
Stickers are available to decorate the car.
Saturday, March 2nd
9:00AM – 12:00PM
BUILD. LEARN. CREATE. HAVE FUN WITH KIDS WORKSHOPS!
• FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 – 12 offered the 1st Saturday of
every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride
and accomplishment.
• All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative
pin and certificate of achievement.
I’m Maggie Miller and I run Family Frugal Fun. We post about all kinds of things frugal, family issues and offers, and fun stuff too! Be sure to “like” us on Facebook – I want to help you develop a frugal living plan so you can save more money to have more fun with your family and give less of your income to the grocery stores, restaurants etc! Click on any category in the right side bar to see all of the offers for that category.
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