Great thought – kids need interesting, active, fun things to do that will make them more capable, and provide a good learning experience. But you don’t have to shell out hundreds of dollars for special classes for that. There are a number of great ways you can have them learn for free, and here are a couple of them:

1.) Lowes Build and Grow This home improvement store has workshops for kids regularly. Kids get wood kits to build cars, castles, birdhouses, golf ball games, and so much more. They get badges for every project they complete, which they can put on an apron they get from Lowes. All of this for FREE. Zip. Nada. Nilch. Kids practice woodworking skills, learn confidence, self-esteem and you have to pay nothing.

2.) Home Depot Kids Workshop Just like Lowes, Home Depot also has a monthly kids workshop. Same concept, kids will learn tool safety, build skills and get to take home a cool project – oh and they get that orange Home Depot apron as well.

3.) Michaels Make It Take It Every month, Michaels, the arts and crafts store also hosts a number of “Make It, Take It” events. Some of these are free, and they are really good too. This is another great way to get the kids some good art and craft activity for free.

4.) Lego Monthly Model Build Every Tuesday, Lego stores have a FREE monthly model build. Kids can make an item and then take it home. How cool is that!

Between the above four and other activities we will be posting on your kids will have fun stuff to do (for free!) in the winter and in the summer.