Frugal Fun | Events & Things to Do This Weekend 4/20/12

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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

Earth Day Events

This weekend is Earth Day, so many FREE events are happening around town!

Saturday

• National Park Free Admission Day (Nationwide)
• Pottery Barn Earth Day Giveaway (Nationwide)
• Spring Service Day (Fishers)

Sunday

• National Park Free Admission Day (Nationwide)
• Pottery Barn Earth Day Giveaway (Nationwide)
• Disney Store Earth Day (Nationwide)
• William-Sonoma Celebrate Earth Day with Us in a Hands-On Workshop (Nationwide)
• Origins Earth Day Freebie (Nationwide)
• FREE Earth Day Reusable Bag at Target (Nationwide)
• Michael’s FREE Earth Day Tote Make-It, Take It Event (Nationwide)
• Art in the Park by Indianapolis Museum of Art (Indianapolis)

All Weekend

• Enjoy a Play: Designed with kids in mind, stop by Perriwinkle Puppet Theater to enjoy Rumplestiltskin and the Springtime Cabaret (Indianapolis).  Tickets are reasonably priced for families.

• Educator Appreciation: It’s still Educator Appreciation week at Barnes & Noble.  Here’s a few things going on locally this weekend:

• Educator Appreciation Week at Barnes & Noble (Plainfield)
• Carmel EDU-CARE Bookfair and Children’s Events (Carmel)
• Record Store Day! A Worldwide Event (Carmel)
• Smoky Row Elementary School PTO Bookfair (Carmel)

• FREE Spring Movies: Visit your local Quality Goodrich Theaters Saturday or Sunday at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM to enjoy a FREE showing of Happy Feet Two.  Of course, this is happening at participating locations only. (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.

• Walmart Sampling Events: Walmart often offers great sampling events where you can taste new and popular products.  Events dates vary by location, so make sure to get the exact date for your local Walmart.  Here’s events happening this weekend (NATIONWIDE):
• Pepsi NEXT Sampling Event
• Kraft Salad Dressing and Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats Sampling Event (Nationwide)

Saturday

• Consignment Sale: Stop by the 15th annual Kids Stuff Sale at Church at the Crossing for a large consignment sale and grab some summer gear for the kids!

• Budget Friendly Garden Ideas: Stop by your local Home Deport at 10:00 AM to learn about budget- and eco-friendly ideas for raised garden beds at their FREE Home Workshop. (NATIONWIDE)

• Create Entry Door Appeal & Locks: Learn about door locks and creating a beautiful entry door at Home Depot from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at participating stores during their FREE Home Workshop. (NATIONWIDE)

• William-Sonoma Demonstrations: Stop by your local William-Sonoma for FREE demonstrations on Saturday and throughout the week.  This Saturday, get Favorite Kitchen Electrics for Busy Families. (NATIONWIDE)

• Guitar Center: Recording Workshop: Visit the FREE Guitar Center: Recording Workshop this weekend from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM where they’ll be focusing on Compression – EQ – Reverb – Guitar Amp and Pedal Software. (NATIONWIDE)

• Lakeshore Learning: Kids’ Craft Workshop: Don’t forget to stop by Lakeshore Learning: Kids’ Craft Workshop to create a Little Gardener Apron from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM or while supplies last. (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

• Power Tools for Outdoors: When you’re done with Easter festivities stop by Home Depot from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM to learn about Outdoor Power Equipment at participating stores during their FREE Home Workshop. (NATIONWIDE)

Happening Next Week

All Week

• Conrad Indianapolis & Modern Masters Fine Art Present Lois Main Templeton
• Pepsi NEXT Sampling Event (NATIONWIDE)
• National Park Free Admission Day (NATIONWIDE)
• William Sonoma Demonstration Events (FREE) (NATIONWIDE)

Tuesday

• Pottery Barn Kids’ Story Time (NATIONWIDE)

Wednesday

• Dinosaur Discoveries Lakeshore Learning Teacher Workshop (FREE) (NATIONWIDE)

Friday

• Arbor Day Tree Giveaway (Greenwood)
• Rumplestiltskin and the Springtime Cabaret (Indianapolis)
• Signing Time Workshop with Rachel Coleman

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 $8. 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.  Having issues getting discount tickets?  Read my Frequently Asked Questions & Answers to get the help you need!

• 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

In case you didn’t hear, the Kids Eat FREE database got a makeover this week and I’ve personally confirmed all restaurants listed to make sure it’s up to date!  There are over 30 places in Indianapolis can kids eat FREE.

Check out the Kids Eat FREE database for all the places around Indianapolis kids eat FREE. Know of a restaurant in Indiana with a kids eat FREE offer that isn’t listed? Please share, so we can add it to our list!

Find More Events

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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.