Weekend Activities & Entertainment Round-Up

A.C. Moore
On Saturday from 1-3PM, attend the Free Hands On Demonstration for the My Friendship Bracelet Makers.  Also, be sure to go here to check out the Summer Fun Wednesday Make & Take events that happen on Wednesdays from 3-5PM.

Apple Camp
At Apple Camp, kids aged 8-12 learn how to shoot their own footage, create an original song in GarageBand on an iPad, and put it all together in iMovie on a Mac. This free workshop, held at the Apple Store, spans three days and ends with campers debuting their masterpieces at the Apple Camp Film Festival. Space is limited and workshops fill up quickly.  Head on over here for more details and to find a store/event dates near you.

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Barnes & Noble
Through September 6th, Barnes & Noble is having their Summer Reading Imagination’s Destination program where kids in grades 1-6 can earn a FREE book whenever they read ANY 8 books!  Go here for more details.

Bass Pro Shops
On Saturday 6/11 and Sunday 6/12 from 2-5PM, make a free leather keychain (while supplies last). Plus, through July 10th, make free crafts, attend free family workshops, and participate in free activities every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Saturdays and Sundays.  Go here for more details and times.

Blockbuster
If your child has a B average or higher on his/her report card from the last semester, you can get a FREE rental at Blockbuster stores!  Go here for more details.  Also, whenever you rent one movie priced at $2.99, you’ll snag FREE 1-day rentals priced at $1.99 or less through July 4th (1 rental at a time).  Go here for more details.

Blue Star Museums
Blue Star Museums are offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 30, 2011, through Labor Day, September 5, 2011. Go here for more details.

Borders
Through September 5th, Kids under 12 read can read 10 books (no purchase necessary, list the books read on the form found here and have a parent/guardian sign it.  Then, starting 6/1/11 – 9/5/11, take the completed form to any Borders, Borders Express, or Waldenbooks store for a free book from this list of 20 books!  Go here for more details on the Double-Dog Dare Challenge Summer reading program.   Also, on Saturday 6/18 from 1-3PM, you can stop by your local Borders Books and Music Store to receive FREE samples.

Carmike Movies
Carmike theaters are offering $1 movies every Thursday throughout the Summer starting at 10am. See locations and movie schedule here.

Chuck E. Cheese
Head on over here to play an online Skee Ball game for a chance to win up to 40 free Chuck E. Cheese tickets!  You can use one free rewards ticket voucher per child per day. Also, head on over here to print the following Chuck E. Cheese food and entertainment coupons, valid through June 18th, 2011. *Large 1 topping pizza & 50 game tokens for only $20 *2 regular soft drinks & 20 game tokens for only $6 *3 regular soft drinks & 30 game tokens for only $9 *Buy 60 tokens for $15 get 30 tokens FREE.

Cinemark
Head on over to your local Cinemark theater to purchase punch cards (while supplies last) for the Summer Movie Clubhouse promotion! You can purchase 10 tickets to select G or PG-rated movies for ONLY $5.00 when purchased in advance at the Box Office (that makes each movie only $0.50 each!) OR you will pay only $1 per ticket at the Box Office on movie day! Head on over here for more details, showtimes, or to find a participating theater near you. The $5 Series punch cards are limited and are available NOW at the theater box office while supplies last.

Dave & Busters
Head on over here to play the new Spin-n-Win instant win game for a chance to win $10 free game play, 20% off your total purchase coupon, or a buy 1 get 1 free entree coupon.

Disney Store
Every Saturday in June, attend the Martial Arts Action races to celebrate the upcoming release of Cars 2 in theaters June 24. Race 1 starts at 10:30AM, Race 2 at 12:00PM, and Race 3 at 1:30PM. Minimum age for participation is 3 years. 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. Outlet stores excluded. Call store for more information.

Fandango
If you’re going to the movies TODAY and if you’re a VISA Signature cardholder, you can head on over here to snag 2-for-1 Fandango movie tickets (up to a $19 value limit) to be used TODAY only.

Half Price Books
Half Price Books is launching their Feed Your Brain Summer Reading Program and whenever your child reads for at least 15 minutes a day and fills out a reading log (with parent/guardian signature), they’ll then be able to turn in their logs between July 25th and August 2nd to receive one $5 Back-to-School Bucks coupon to use towards anything in the store.  You can only turn in one log per child during July 25-August 2.  Also, they will be having a contest where one top reader per age group will be selected to win a $20 Half Price Books gift card!  Go here for more details.

Home Depot
On Saturday from 9AM to Noon, attend the Free Kids Father’s Day Special Workshop and build a Lil Toolbox!  Go here for more details.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores
On Saturday from 11AM to 1 PM, attend the Free Make It Take It for Dad. From 1-3PM, attend the Free Demo: Papercrafting with Xyron Machines and from 3-5PM attend the Free Demo: Fabric crafting with Simply Spray.

Kids Bowl Free
Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations. Head on over here for more details.

Lakeshore Learning
On Saturday from 11AM-3PM, children can create a free wallet for Dad for Father’s Day.

Marquee Cinemas
This summer, Marquee Cinemas will be offering free movies each week. Head on over here to find the schedule and your local theater.

Michaels
On Friday 6/17/11 from 6-8PM attend the Father’s Day Card Event FREE Make-It Take-It to create a thoughtful card for Father’s Day. Make it extra special with words of loving encouragement.  Also, on Sunday 6/18 from 10AM to noon attend the Father’s Day Key Chain Event FREE Make-It Take-It and create a handmade keepsake for Father’s Day. Design your keychain creation with lots of love. While supplies last. Intended for ages 3 and up.  Also, on various days through July 30th, attend the Free Passport to Fun event and create fun projects from around the world.

Muvico Theaters
Muvico Theaters are offering free movies every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from June 14 through August 4. Head on over here to see the movie schedule or find a location near you here. Plus, go here to sign up for their email movie club and you’ll get a coupon for a Free popcorn. And, through 6/19, whenever you buy a $50 gift card, get $10 Concession Cash or whenever you buy a $100 gift card, get $30 Concession Cash.

Pottery Barn/Pottery Barn Kids
On Saturday at 10AM, attend the Father’s Day LEGO DUPLO Jams where kids and parents can explore new ways to play with DUPLO bricks, jam to catchy tunes, and take home a special memento.  Go here for more details.

REI Sporting Goods
This summer, REI sporting goods stores are having a FREE Family Adventure program where you can download free adventure Kid’s journals (with games and activities), find local kid-friendly hikes and bike rides, share photos, swap tips, and more!  Go here for more details.

Showcase Cinemas
Every Wednesday morning at 10AM from July 6-August 10, whenever your child brings in a completed book report they can snag a free admission to see the select movie for that day!  Go here to download the book report or to see the participating theaters near you.

Target
On Saturday, head on over to your local Super Target to snag a free sample of Sobe ; they’ll also be sampling Sobe on June 26, July 30th, and August 10th.  Go here for more details.  Also, don’t forget to head on over here and select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

Walmart
Be sure to check out the Walmart Event Finder and enter your zip code to see what other events are going on in your area.

(Thanks, Alicia, Frugal Living and Having Fun, Mackenzie, Mummy Deals, and Keeping Cents!)