Mukilteo Library: Make a Concrete Stepping Stone 4/30

Make a concrete stepping stone at the Mukilteo Library on Monday, April 30th. The library will provide the concrete, mosaic marbles, pebbles and broken china and tiles. All you need to bring is an 8" cake pan, plastic pot saucer or disposable pie plate and your own unique toppings to add to your stepping stone.

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Where: Mukilteo Library
When: Monday, April 30th at 4 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: All ages welcome. Check out the Mukilteo Library event calendar for more information.

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a FREE Window Bird Feeder

The Home Depot offers free, hands-on activities for kids age 5 - 12 on the first Saturday of each month. Each workshop teaches kids do-it-yourself skills and tool safety. Along with creating a fun craft, kids will take home a free Home Depot Kids Workshop apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

Take your kids to Home Depot this Saturday, April 7th and they can build a Window Bird Feeder.

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Where: Home Depot
When: Saturday, April 7th 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Here
Details: For kids age 5 - 12. Be sure to check with your local Home Depot to verify they are participating.

Lowe's Build & Grow Workshop: Game Show Chip Drop Game on 4/14

Lowe's is holding another Build & Grow event at their stores on Saturday, April 14th. Your kids can make a Game Show Chip Drop Game. Each participant will take home an apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certificate of completion along with their game.

The workshop is open to kids ages 5 and up and registration is required. Be sure to sign up early because these projects are popular and spots fill up fast!

If you're kids are under 5 or you can't make it to Lowe's this weekend, you can buy their workshop kits and make them at home. The kits are around $5 - $10 each.

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Where: Lowe's Home Improvement
When: Saturday, April 14th at 10 a.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Lowe's Build & Grow website

Bellevue Art & Frame and The Toy Place: Spring Fling March 31st

Bellevue Art & Frame and The Toy Place are having a fun Spring Fling on Saturday, March 31st. Get ready for an afternoon of delights with free arts and crafts, refreshments, store wide demos and photos with the Easter Bunny!

And even better - you'll get 20% off everything in the store!

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Where: Bellevue Art & Frame and The Toy Place
When: Saturday, March 31st at 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Check out the event calendar for more information

Get Crafty Saturdays at BAM: Clay Play

Get ready for another fun Crafty Saturday at the Bellevue Arts Museum. Spend the morning viewing the Push Play exhibition, then create a fun ceramic keepsake. Pick out a pre-fired vase and decorate! Experiment with different types of finishing materials to add color and flare. Each vase is pre-glazed on the inside so it will hold water and a pretty flower!

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Where: Bellevue Arts Museum
When: Saturday, January 28th and Saturday,February 4th at 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $2 materials fee or free with admission
Details: For kids 4 - 12
More Info: Here

Michaels: Build a Model Car

Did you know that January is National Hobby Month? Michaels has some fun crafts this month to celebrate!

On Saturday, January 21st take your model car fans to the store to build a model car with muscle. You must purchase a model car in the store to participate in this craft time. I wasn't able to verify a price on these so I'm not sure how much the event will cost.

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Where: Michaels Stores
When: Saturday, January 14th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (while supplies last)
Cost: Purchase a model car at the store to participate
More Info: Here or call your local store for more info. Be sure to call your local store to verify they are participating.

Michaels: Fancy Nancy Design a Tiara and Storytime

Did you know that January is National Hobby Month? Michaels has some fun crafts this month to celebrate!

On Saturday, January 21st take your Fancy Nancy fans to the store for story time and the opportunity to design their own tiara. Sounds like a perfect morning for my little girl!

Thanks to my friend, Dawn, for the tip on this one!

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Where: Michaels Stores
When: Saturday, January 21st 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (while supplies last)
Cost: Free!
More Info: Here or call your local store for more info. Be sure to call your local store to verify they are participating.

Lakeshore Learning: Science Fair

Lakeshore Learning is holding a Science Fair along with their usual Free Crafts for Kids on Saturday, January 21st. There will be science demos, hands-on activities, and experiments for kids.

Before you head out, be sure to print out a few coupons just in case you find some great things you just have to buy (and believe me, you will!). Here's a coupon for 20% off and here's another coupon for $5 off $25 purchase, $10 off $50 purchase or $15 off $75 purchase.

You can also read about our fun morning at Lakeshore Learning. We went back this past Saturday and Finley made a fun calendar. And I'm sure we'll be back again because I keep finding great coupons and fun toys and educational products there! It's a great store.

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Where: Lakeshore Learning (11027 NE 4th Street Bellevue, WA)
When: Saturday, January 21st 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Here or call the store for more information - 425.462.8076

Mukilteo Library: Crafternoon

The Mukilteo Library is holding a fun "Crafternoon" for kids 5 to 12 on Friday, January 13th. Bring your kids and explore the world of color!

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Where: Mukilteo Library (4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Mukilteo, WA)
When: Friday, January 13th 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Here or call the library at 425-493-8202

My Garden Nursery: Kids Club

My Garden Nursery, my favorite garden store in the area, has a great Kids Club that meets once a month for fun activities and learning. The workshops are held on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and have topics ranging from Carnivorous Plants to Planting Peas.

The workshops are for kids 5 and up. Each session is $3 per child or $20 for the entire year. My Garden Nursery also offers scholarships for those who need it.

We always have such a fun time when we go to My Garden. We picked up our beautiful Christmas tree there last month.

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Where: My Garden Nursery (17414 Bothell-Everett Hwy Mill Creek, WA)
When: 9:30 - 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, January 14th, February 18th, March 10th, April 14th, June 9th, July 14th, August 11th, September 8th, October 13th, November 10th and December 8th
Cost: $3 per session or $20 for the year
More Info: Call 425-402-1842 for more information or fill out the registration form and return to the store.