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Family Activities: 2011 Halloween Weekend Adventures

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Photograph Credit: Lowe's

Besides December and May, I think October is the next busiest month for my family. With field trips, fall festivals, family birthdays, and Halloween events, we stay very busy.

Though we do not participate in every activity offered through the month, we have lots of choices to keep us busy. Here are some of the local and national activities going on this weekend:

Friday, October 21, 2011

6:30 p.m. – Free Movie Night at our local minor league baseball field (entrance on Field Street only).  Bring blankets to sit on to watch Toy Story 3 in the outfield.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  –  Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic: Monster Truck

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Michaels’ Halloween T-shirt Event

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Simon Kidgits’ Halloween Event

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – A.C. Moore’s Halloween Costume Event

There are lots more Halloween events being offered. Be sure to stay updated on continuing family outing opportunities by checking Using Time Wisely’s Facebook Event page. As I hear of different events, I will post them with details on Facebook. If you find other activities, please be sure to add the information in a comment or on a post. Hope you enjoy using time wisely with your family this weekend.

Question: What activities do you plan to attend this weekend?

Lowe’s Build and Grow: Monster Machine

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If you are looking for a free family project for this weekend, then look no further. Tomorrow, Lowe’s will be hosting this Build and Grow clinic:

Photograph Credit: Lowe’s

What: Build a monster machine

When: Saturday, October 8, 2011

Where: Your local Lowe’s home improvement store

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

These clinics fill up quickly. Be sure to register your attendance at your local Lowe’s and arrive no later than 10:15 a.m. to the event. For other tips and details on the Lowe’s Build and Grow clinics, refer to my detailed post here.

Photograph Credit: Lowe’s

After this Saturday’s event, the next Lowe’s Build and Grow project will be on Saturday, October 22, 2011, building a monster truck.

You can register for both the October 8 and 22 events through Lowe’s web site.

Enjoy your family activities this weekend!

Home Depot: Fire Rescue Helicopter

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Photograph Credit: The Home Depot

Mark your calendar for the next Kids Workshop at Home Depot:

Saturday, October 1

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Home Depot

Kids Workshop making a fire rescue helicopter

      • FREE family activity
      • Designed for children ages 5-12
      • All children will get to keep their craft
      • All children will receive a FREE Kids Workshop apron, commemorative pin, and certificate of achievement

Hope you all have a great weekend! Come share what activities you plan to accomplish this weekend on the Using Time Wisely’s Facebook page. I look forward to chatting with you there.

Smithsonian Museum Day: September 24, 2011

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Photograph Credit: Smithsonian Magazine

You will need to reserve your ticket, print the ticket when it is e-mailed to you, and redeem it at your chosen location. Though the ticket is only for 2, check to see if children are admitted for free. Many age limits are 12 and under. Hope you can snag a free to inexpensive family outing.

Enjoy using time wisely with your family this weekend!