Frugal Fun | Events & Things to Do This Weekend 3/30/12

Looking for some frugal fun this weekend? Here’s a few free and cheap events happening nationwide and around the Central Indiana area to keep you and your family entertained without breaking the bank.

Happening This Weekend

All Weekend

• Life Choice Sampling Event: Visit Walmart this weekend for a Life Choice Bars Sampling Event where you can try out Life Choice bars and treats. Other samples and coupons may be available. Times and dates vary by location. (NATIONWIDE)

• Wheat Thins Zesty Salsa and Spicy Buffalo Sampling Event: Check out your local Walmart this weekend for a Wheat Thins Zesty Salsa and Spicy Buffalo Sampling Event with tasty samples and possibly coupons. Times and dates vary by location. (NATIONWIDE)

• Lois Main Templeton: If you love art, through April 23, 2012 Conrad Indianapolis & Modern Masters Fine Art Presents Lois Main Templeton. Now 83, you can check out her art througout the years.

• Eye of the Beholder: Into photography? Through April 15, 2012, visit Garfield Park in Indianapolis to enjoy the Eye of the Beholder exhibit featuring black and white and color photography from society artists, plus hands-on creative family activities on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Conner Prairie Opening Day: It’s finally here – Conner Prairie Opening Day. This weekend enjoy special opening day festivities and tons of new baby animals. Don’t forget about the buy one, get one admission coupon to help you save! Plus, remember, membership prices are increasing tomorrow, but there’s still time to buy your membership at the low price online today!

Saturday

• Circus Day: You’ll enjoy FREE admission at the 11th Annual Circus Day at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Center. Designed with kids in mind, you’ll get to see live animal shows, clowns, magicians, jugglers, and carnival games!

• Summer Open House: Visit your local Pottery Barn for a Summer Open House and enjoy a sneak peak at their summer editions, plus interactive demonstrations and summer party ideas FREE! (NATIONWIDE)

• Guitar Center: Recording Workshop: Need help with Tunecore? Visit the FREE Guitar Center: Recording Workshop this weekend from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM where they’ll be focusing on Tuncore, plus computer recording software. (NATIONWIDE)

• Greenwood Easter Egg Hunt: Ages 2-10 can bring their own Easter baskets to Craig’s Park in Greenwood for the annual FREE Greenwood Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt starts at 11:00 PM sharp, so don’t be late!

• Lawn Maintenance Workshop: It’s raining and warm, which means we’ll need to mow soon, so stop by Home Depot this weekend at 10:00 AM for a FREE Lawn Maintenance Workshop. (NATIONWIDE)

• Lakeshore Learning: Kids’ Craft Workshop: Don’t forget to stop by Lakeshore Learning: Kids’ Craft Workshop to create a FREE A Buggy Scene from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM or while supplies last. (NATIONWIDE)

• Install Vinyl Flooring Workshop: Since we seriously need to replace our vinyal and I tend to be a do-it-yourself type person, I definitely need to stop by the Install Vinyl Flooring Workshop from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM at Home Depot. Wonder if I can convince my DIY-challenged husband to accompany me as part of our date night. (NATIONWIDE)

• FREE Craft & DIY Demos: Visit your local Joann Fabric & Craft Store on Saturdays for a FREE Craft & DIY Demos. Demonstrations on how to do different crafts. Demonstrations and times may vary by location, so call. Available at participating locations only. (NATIONWIDE)

Sunday

• Easter Pail Make-It, Take-It Craft Workshop: You can make a Easter Pail Make-It, Take-It Craft Workshop from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Michael’s Craft Stores this weekend with purchase of a pail. Ideal for ages 3 and up. (NATIONWIDE)

Happening Next Week

Tuesday

• Pottery Barn Kids’ Story Time w/ Peter Rabbit Special Appearance (NATIONWIDE)

Thursday

• Children’s Museum: FREE Family Nights
• LEGO FREE Duck Workshop (NATIONWIDE)

Friday

• Blood Pressure Screenings (FREE)

More Events to Check Out

• Broadripple Art Fair Discount Tickets: Don’t forget to buy your tickets now! Broadripple Art Fair Tickets will release Sunday at 12:01 AM for the low price of $6. There are only a limited number of discount tickets available and prices increase by $1 each week on this bargain, so buy early to save! Tickets sold out by noon last week, so be ready.

• Barnes & Noble FREE Storytime & Events: Stop by your local Barnes & Noble for storytime, NOOK classes, game nights, book clubs, and more. Check your local Barnes & Noble calendar for a full list of events, because they vary by location.

Kids Eat FREE

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**Remember, event time and dates may vary by participating location. Always call to confirm. Some events are only available while supplies last.