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.
You’ll find the city of the event listed after, but click on the link to get more details.
**Don’t forget, you can now add events easily to the calendar to share!
Happening This Weekend
Friday, May 25, 2012
- 500 Festival Memorial Service (Indianapolis)
- Splash Pad Season Opening/Summer Camp Preview Party (Fishers)
- Kids Story Time at Barnes & Noble (Greenwood)
- Fabulous Friday Storytime (Noblesville)
- Game Nights at the Cafe (Carmel)
- Beach Blanket Bingo Starlight Movie Night (Greenwood)
Saturday, May 26, 2012
- IPL 500 Festival Parade (Indianapolis)
- Twin Caves Tours Opening (Mitchell)
- Ghost Walk Through Lincoln’s Neighborhood (Lincoln City)
- Civil War Days (Mitchell)
- Groovin’ in the Garden: Monika Herzig Duo (Indianapolis)
- Exterior Paint Workshop (Nationwide)
- Guitar Center Recording Workshop (Nationwide)
- Ice Cream Truck Workshop (Nationwide)
- New Age Book Club (Carmel)
- Conner Prairie Free Military Family Admission (Noblesville)
- Saturday Morning Storytime with Kendal (Indianapolis)
- Lakeshore Learning Kids’ Craft Workshop (Nationwide)
- Sisters in Crime Speed City, Indiana Chapter (Indianapolis)
- Building a Patio with Pavers (Nationwide)
- Brazzill Graduation Demo (Nationwide)
- Livwise: Easy Recipes for a Healthy, Happy Life Olivia Newton-John (Plainfield)
- Indianapolis Symphonic Band Concert (Indianapolis)
- Craft & DIY Demos (Nationwide)
Sunday, May 27, 2012
- Twin Caves Tours Opening (Mitchell)
- Civil War Days (Mitchell)
- Deck Cleaning and Maintenance (Nationwide)
- Recollection Border Punches Demo (Nationwide)
Happening Next Week
Monday, May 28, 2012
- Twin Caves Tours Opening (Mitchell)
- Pioneer Memorial Day Service (Mitchell)
- Kids Concerts (Carmel)
- Memorial Day Celebration (Fishers)
Tuesday, May 129 2012
- Free Kids’ Summer Movies (Noblesville)
- Pottery Barn Kids’ Story Time (Nationwide)
- NOOK Simple Touch Class (Greenwood)
- Association of International Women (Carmel)
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
- Child Car Seat Installation (Fishers)
- Free Kids’ Summer Movies (Noblesville)
- Children’s Storytime and Crafts (Carmel)
- Wacky Wednesday Storytime (Noblesville)
Thursday, May 31, 2012
- Between the Covers Book Discussion (Carmel)
- NOOK Night for Self Starters (Carmel)
- NOOK Nite (Noblesville)
Friday, June 1, 2012
- Blood Pressure Screenings (Greenwood)
- Kids Story Time at Barnes & Noble (Greenwood)
- Fabulous Friday Storytime (Noblesville)
- Game Nights at the Cafe (Carmel)
- Movies in the Park (Carmel)
Saturday, June 2, 2012
- Free Fishing Day (Statewide)
- Community Pool Party (Greenwood)
- Camp Barnes & Noble (Carmel)
- P.F. Chang’s Entree’s Sampling Event (Nationwide)
- Build an Organizer Workshop (Nationwide)
- Home Depot Kids’ Workshop (Nationwide)
- Install a Ceiling Fan (Nationwide)
- Guitar Center Recording Workshop (Nationwide)
- New Age Book Club (Carmel)
- Saturday Morning Storytime with Kendal (Indianapolis)
- Lakeshore Learning Kids’ Craft Workshop (Nationwide)
- Bath Safety Workshop (Nationwide)
More Events to Check Out
Worth Checking Out Nationwide
- American Girl Events: Heading to Chicago? Check out the calendar of events happening at the American Girl Store including classes, crafts, and special events.
- Anheuser-Busch Here’s to Heroes: Anheuser-Busch salutes the men and women of the armed forces and their families throughout 2012 by offering FREE admission to Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, and Sesame Place parks for up to three direct dependents if you’re heading off on vacation soon!
- Bank of America FREE Museum Admission: Bank of American offers FREE admission to over 150 museums around the United States. While there are no participating museums in Indiana, if you’re in the mood for a road trip, checkout Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois!
- 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.
- Broad Ripple Art Fair Discount Tickets: There’s still time to use this exclusive coupon code to get discount Broad Ripple Art Fair tickets!
- Target Free & Reduced-Price Events: Target helps kids and families nationwide enjoy art and culture by sponsoring FREE and reduced-prices at educators & arts organizations across the United States with Celebrate Arts, culture, + Design with Target.
- Walmart Free Sampling Events: Walmart offers FREE sampling events nationwide. Checkout what’s going on in your area, plus see other Walmart events. Event, especially dates and times, 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
Browse the Frugal Event Calendar for more frugal fun for you and your family in the Indiana area!
**Remember, event time and dates may vary by participating location. Always call to confirm. Some events are only available while supplies last.
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