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Free Father’s Day Crafts at Michaels

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 15-06-2011

Tags: Duck Tape Wallet workshop, free activities for kids DFW, free Father's Day crafts, Michael's craft workshops

All week, Michaels craft stores are holding special, free craft workshops for kids to create Father’s Day gifts. Here’s the schedule:

Thursday, June 16, 6-8 p.m. – Free Duck Tape Wallet Make-It Take-It Event. Kids can make a free wallet from Duck Tape. For ages 3 and up.

Friday, June 17, 6-8 p.m. – Free Father’s Day Card Make-It Take-It Event. Create a thoughtful card for Father’s Day. Ages 3 and up.

Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to noon – Free Father’s Day Key Chain Make-It Take-It Event. Create a handmade keepsake for Father’s Day. Ages 3 and up.

All craft workshops have a limited number of craft supplies, so show up early!

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Mother’s Day Craft Event at Michaels

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 28-04-2011

Category : entertainment, family, Featured, gifts

Tags: Make-It Take-It, Michael's craft workshops, Mother's Day crafts, The Knack

Come to your local Michaels craft store this Saturday, April 30 for their Mother’s Day Make-It Take-It Event from 10 a.m. to noon. Kids 3 and up can decorate a t-shirt or apron with fun designs for Mom. (Dads, are you listening?) The purchase of a t-shirt or apron is required.

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Earth Day Craft at Michaels

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 12-04-2011

Category : entertainment, family

Tags: Earth Day events in Fort Worth, Michael's craft workshops, Michaels Earth Day crafts

Come to your local Michaels craft store on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to noon for their Earth Day Make-It Take-It Event. Purchase a canvas tote bag at the store and your kids will decorate it. This event is while supplies last, for ages 3 and up.

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Free Easter Craft at Michaels

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 05-04-2011

Category : entertainment, family, Featured, free

Tags: Easter crafts at Michaels, free Easter crafts, Michael's craft workshops

Bring the kids to your local Michaels craft store on Tuesday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to noon for an Easter Chick Make-It Take-It event. Kids ages 3 and up can make their own Easter egg chicks. They do look cute! Supplies are limited, so arrive early to ensure there are enough supplies for you.

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Make a Yarn Doll at Michaels

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 10-03-2011

Category : entertainment, family, free, Free This Weekend

Tags: free events for kids in Fort Worth, free yarn doll workshop, Michael's craft workshops

Bring the kids by your local Michaels on Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for their Make-It Take-It Yarn Doll Event. Kids can learn to create and decorate a simple yarn doll. No purchase is required for this workshop, but supplies are limited, so arrive promptly.

Find your local Michaels here.

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Valentine’s Crafts at Michaels

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 01-02-2011

Category : entertainment, family, free

Tags: free crafts for kids, free weekend activities for kids, kids Valentine Crafts, Michael's craft workshops

Are you going nuts yet with the icy weather? Celebrate the end of the wintry conditions this weekend with some fun crafts at Michael’s. They’ve got plenty of Valentine’s Day-themed events happening. These are designed for kids 3 and up. Here’s the schedule:

Friday, Feb. 4, 4-6 p.m.: The Knack FREE Family Event – Valentine’s Day Photo Holder. No purchase required.
Saturday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. to noon: The Knack Family Event – Decorate a Creatology Vinyl Figure Doll. Purchase of a doll is required.
Saturday, Feb. 5, 1-3 p.m.: Wilton Valentine Pops Demo. Learn how to create fun candy melt pops.
Sunday, Feb. 6, 1-3 p.m.: The Knack Family Event – Decorate a Valentine’s Day Box. Purchase of a white craft box is required.
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to noon: The Knack FREE Family Event – Create a Cute Valentine’s Day Puppet. No purchase is required.

Free & Cheap Christmas Craft Events at Michaels, Bass Pro Shops, Lowes

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 17-11-2010

Category : entertainment, family, free

Tags: Bass Pro Shops santa's wonderland, free Christmas crafts for kids, Michael's craft workshops

This week and this weekend, kids can come by Michaels craft stores, Lowes home improvement stores, and the “Santa’s Wonderland” at Bass Pro Shops to make free or cheap Christmas crafts. Here’s the schedule:

Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 17 and 18: Kids can make a free mitten ornament from 5-8 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops. First 100 kids to visit from 5-7 p.m. get free Santa Bandz (like Silly Bandz). Free photos with Santa, too. See the whole schedule of Bass Pro Shops events here.

Saturday, Nov. 20 – same activities at Bass Pro Shops as on Wednesday and Thursday, but hours are noon to 5 p.m. for crafts and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for photos. (No Santa Bandz).

Saturday, Nov. 20 - Michaels has The Knack Great Family Stocking Make-It Take-It event from 10 a.m. to noon. Decorate and personalize a Christmas stocking. Purchase of stocking required.

Saturday, Nov. 20 – kids can make a free wooden snowman at Lowes. Visit the Lowes Build and Grow site to find a store and reserve a spot.

Bass Pro is at 2501 Bass Pro Dr. in Grapevine. Find your nearest Michael’s here.

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Make Free Crafts at Michael’s on Sunday

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 24-10-2010

Category : entertainment, free

Tags: make free crafts at Michael's, Michael's craft events, Michael's craft workshops

Stop by your local Michael’s craft store from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24 for three free crafting events. These events, which are intended for adults, will allow you to make three different craft items absolutely free. Here’s the schedule for the events:

1-2 p.m.: Make a Crystazzi crystal and pearl ring
2-3 p.m.: Make a Halcraft Sea Breeze Necklace
3-4 p.m.: Make a Hirschberg ribbon bookmark

When all is said and done you could walk away with three very nice things for yourself, or for stocking stuffers this holiday. As always, supplies are limited, so show up promptly.

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Free Craft Events for Kids at Lowes & Michaels

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 22-10-2010

Category : entertainment, family, free

Tags: free craft workshops for kids, free events for kids in Fort Worth, Lowe's Build and Grow, Michael's craft workshops

Bring the kids out tomorrow, Oct. 23, for a variety of craft events at retail stores around Fort Worth. Here’s what’s going on:

Flapping Bat Craft - come to your local Lowe’s at 10 a.m. on Saturday to make a free wooden flapping bat. Visit the Lowe’s Build and Grow website to RSVP. Several Lowes stores still have spots open, including Keller, Burleson, White Settlement, and Weatherford.

Boo-Tiful T-Shirt Make-It Take-It: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Michael’s craft stores, kids age 3 and up can use Tulip paints to decorate t-shirts for Halloween. Requires the purchase of a t-shirt.

Halloween Glow Explosion Make-It Take It: From 2-4 p.m. at Michaels craft stores, kids can use Crayola Glow Explosion to make “creepy eyes.” No purchase is necessary for this one. This event repeats on Monday, Oct. 25, from 6-8 p.m.

Plenty of other Halloween events are also taking place in DFW this weekend. See our complete list of family-friendly Halloween events.

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Free Craft Events for Kids at Lowes, Michaels, Log Cabin Village

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott | Posted on 23-09-2010

Category : entertainment, family, free

Tags: Fort Worth kids events, free events for kids in Fort Worth, Harvest Homecoming, Log Cabin Village, Lowe's Build and Grow workshops, Michael's craft workshops

Wow! Saturday, Sept. 25, promises to be a busy day for crafty kids. There are THREE free events going on at various stores. Here’s the rundown:

Michaels – visit your nearest Michael’s craft store from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a free American Girl doll event. You can make doll crafts and other items for a “doll party.” Ages 8 and up are welcome.

Lowes – Kids can make a fire truck at participating Lowe’s stores from 10-11 a.m. Sign up ahead of time to ensure a spot.

Log Cabin Village – come to the Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth (2100 Log Cabin Village Ln) from noon to 4 p.m. for Harvest Homecoming, which includes kids’ crafts, live music and activities for the whole family. This is a free event. From 1-4 p.m. you can enjoy tunes from the Buttermilk Junction Old Time String Band.

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