Cheap Kids Crafts at Michael's All Summer!

Good morning Cleveland!! I've been thinking for some time now about relaunching my blog, and now seems like a great time to do it as the summer and all of it's awesome FREE things are quickly approaching! Although there are several other great kid and family activity blogs, like Macaroni Kid and Northeast Ohio Family Fun {please follow them and let them know that FREE As Can Bee sent you!!}, this blog is and will remain dedicated exclusively to the FREE or very cheap activities in the greater Cleveland area. 

I came across the above flyer at Michael's this weekend for Kids Crafts all summer long! I'll pass along more information when I get it, but this would be a great, cheap way to unplug and get creative! The BEST thing about this is that you don't have to prep or clean up after said craft, like you would at home. Yay!

But June is still a ways off, so in the meantime you can do some Kids Crafts each Saturday at Michael's. Click here for more information on this month's activities. 

Did you know that the craft classroom at Michael's stores is also FREE to use for hosting an arts and crafts group activity? Reservations are at no charge on a first come, first serve basis. See a store associate to reserve a spot!

Father's Day FREEbees in Cleveland 2012

Here's a list of all the FREE stuff for Dad on or before Father's Day in the Cleveland area.

Home Depot: Build an Organizer for DAD! Saturday, June 2nd from 9am-12pm at the location near you.

Lowe's: Build a Monkey Powered Plane just like in the Madagascar movies! Saturday, June 9th at 10 am and Sunday, June 10th at 2pm. Click here to register and find the location near you.

Pat Catans: Duck Tape Wallets for Dad. See how easy it is to create with duck tape! Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th from 11am-3pm. Find a participating location near you!

Michael's: Choose from several Father's Day Make It Take It Events! All are designed for children ages 3 and up. Check with the store near you to see if they are participating!

• Father's Day Frame (with purchase of frame), Saturday, June 9th from 10am-noon
• Father's Day Keychain (FREE), Sunday, June 10th from 1-3pm
• Father's Day Mug (with purchase of mug), Tuesday, June 12th from 6-8pm
• Father's Day Duck Tape Wallet (FREE), Friday, June 15th from 6-8pm
• Father's Day T-shirt/Tie (with purchase of shirt/tie), Saturday, June 16th from 10am-noon

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: Dads receive half-priced admission to the Zoo on Father's Day, June 17th, from 10am-7pm.

Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival: For the 9th year, this unique festival will take place on Father's Day weekend, June 15-17th, in Veteran's Memorial Park (located on Detroit Rd. in Avon). There will be a Duck Tape Parade Saturday, June 16th at 10am. For the complete schedule, hours, and other details, click here.

FREE Family Fun Father's Day Weekend: Located at Medina County Fairgrounds. "The Medina County Antique Power Association invites the community to attend our 37th Annual Engine & Power Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Father's Day weekend (June 16th & 17th). There will be antique cars, trucks, lawn & garden equipment and tractors & engines on display. Throughout the weekend, our club will be demonstrating how some of the old farm equipment is operated (rock crusher, corn meal grinder, etc.). There will also be a kids' corner, flea market, bake sale and food concessions. On Sunday, there will be a truck and tractor pull starting at 10 am. There is something for everyone to do at our show. ADMISSION IS FREE!! Please enter off Smith Road. For more information please call our club president, Lanny Mostoller, at (330) 336-3181." *NEW* (Thanks, Amy!)

TCBY: Dad gets a FREE frozen yogurt (cup or cone) on Father's Day, June 17th. Click here to find a location near you.

A Summer in Ohio: A Father's Day Cabaret!: Enjoy a musical performance of showtunes old and new. Perfect for all ages! This special event will be held on Sunday, June 17th at 2pm at the Beachwood branch of the CCPL. FREE tickets are required for admission and are available at the branch.

FREE Book on Fatherhood for Active Duty Service Members *NEW*

Restaurant Deals for Dad: Does anyone know of any? Discounted meals for dad or gift card promotions? If so, please leave a comment!

Enjoy!

75 {Mostly} FREE Things to Do with Kids in the Summer!

Are you ever stuck wondering, "what should we do today?" during the summer?? Look no further! Below is a list courtesy of Freebies2Deals that will make any summer fun and full of memories!

Something that my kids and I like to do when the weather is nice is sit outside and play the "Car Game." This gives the kids (well, my husband and I play, too!) something to do when you're sitting in the front yard, riding bikes, or having a picnic. It goes like this:

• The object of the game is to correctly guess what color car will drive down the road next.
• Everyone gets a chance to pick a different color, and whoever guesses the color of the car correctly (by pure luck) gets to choose the color of their car first for the next round. 
• The colors can be as simple (red, blue, green, etc.) or as complicated (navy blue, teal, tan, etc.) as you'd like!
• Whoever guesses the most correctly, wins!

This is a game that can be played anywhere, anytime, and doesn't require anything but participation. Hopefully you will have better luck then my daughter, who always guesses pink... Bless her heart, but she never wins!!! 

Here's a link to the 75 Kids Activities for Spring and Summer, and have a safe and happy summer!!

FREE Festivals in Cleveland This Weekend, May 19-20th

Well, summer is almost here and so are the wonderful, FREE festivals that come with it each year! Here are a few to get you started this weekend:

Pop UP Pearl
Located in the Old Brooklyn area of Cleveland on Pearl Rd, just south of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Come out and see all the unique, beautiful crafts by Images in Bloom and enjoy some amazing food and music at the Grace Church Blues and BBQ tent, just to name a few!




6th Annual Chalk Art Festival
Come out and see professional artists create beautiful chalk masterpieces, or sign up for your own space and create one yourself! This festival goes from 9am-5pm on May 19th and is located in Downtown Medina on the Square.

Hessler Street Fair
This street fair is an annual community arts and music event in University Circle, boasting to be one of Cleveland's most successful festivals! This family-friendly event will be celebrating is 43rd year and features a wide variety of local food, artists, musicians, and poets. This year’s fair will be held Saturday May 19 and Sunday May 20, 2012 from 11 am to dusk, rain or shine.

The Hessler Street Fair Committee
11326 Hessler Road
Cleveland, OH 44106

Cleveland Metroparks Annual Children's Fishing Derbies

If your kids (ages 4-15) like to fish, or if they've always wanted to try it, this annual fishing derby is for you! Bait (red worms, maggots and corn) will be available at no charge for derby participants. Bring a rod, tackle and a cooler with ice to store the “catch of the day.” While supplies last, loaner rods (fully rigged for bait fishing) are available for children who do not have their own. Rain or shine. Participation is FREE!

Saturday, May 19
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, Cuyahoga Heights

Sunday, May 20
Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation, Berea

Fishing Sessions:
Ages: 4-8 • 9 a.m. to noon (one rod per child)
Ages: 9-15 • 1 to 4 p.m. (one rod per child)

2011 Mother's Day FREEbees in Cleveland

Here's a list of some places in Cleveland offering FREEbees this weekend to celebrate Mother's Day. Hope you find something to enjoy with the mom in your life!

Archiver's: Special FREE Mother's Day Crop on Saturday, May 7th. Local stores in Fairlawn and North Olmsted. See the website for details!

Beachwood Branch (CCPL): Mother's Day Music at the Library on Sunday, May 8th at 2 pm. Vocalist Diane Menges and guitarist Brian Kozak will present a program of works by John Dowland, John Jacob Niles, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Manuel De Falla and others. Sponsored by the Friends of theLibrary. Free tickets are required for admission and are available at the Library or by callling 216-831-6868.

Chagrin Falls Branch (CPPL): Make a Mother's Day Gift from Monday, May 2 through Saturday, May 7th from 9am-9pm. Drop in and use our craft materials to make a gift for mom any time the library is open during the week! We supply the supplies and general instructions, you supply the creativity for that special gift.

Champps': Treat Mom to Champps' this weekend from May 6-8th and receive a "Mom's Eat FREE" gift card for $10 off a $25 purchase that will automatically be loaded with $15 on the first day of each month, through April 2011 (you can register your card here to receive additional rewards). Combine this offer with a kids eat FREE night (every Tuesday after 4 p.m. with the purchase of a regularly priced adult meal) and you've got a pretty cheap family meal out each month for a year!!

Cleveland Metroparks: May is for Mothers. May is a month of newborn animals. Many animals have their young now that it is warmer and food becomes available. Bring mom out to see this year’s waterfowl babies. 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the North Chagrin Nature Center. Terrain: level, easy, 1 mile.
 
Cleveland Metorparks Zoo: Mother's get FREE admission to the Zoo on Mother's Day, open 10am-5pm!

Home Depot: Bring the kids in to build a planter as a Mother’s Day gift on Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lowe's: Mother's Day is May 8th. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build this great Heart Flower Vase! (Flower not included) Saturday, May 7th at 10 am.
 
Pottery Barn Kids: Celebrate Mother's Day at the Mother's Day Doll Tea Party on Saturday, May 7th. Put on your finest and bring your child's favorite doll or teddy bear in for some refreshments, crafting and more! RSVP required. Call your store to reserve a spot!

Ruby Tuesdays: Mom will receive a complimentary Red Velvet Gourmet Cupcake on Mother's Day. Make a reservation today!

TCBY: They are offering FREE frozen yogurt for all moms!! The local Cleveland store is located in Richmond Heights.
 
Know of any other great freebees? Please comment and let me know!

"Toad-ally" Awesome Amphibians!

Saturday, March 26th, 2-9 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center in Mayfield Village

Discover how unique amphibians are as they survive on land and water at the FREE “Toad-ally” Awesome Amphibians event.

Featuring:
~Amphibian crafts and activities: 2 – 5 p.m.
~Over 40 different live amphibians: 2 – 5:15 p.m.
~Amphibian puppet show: 5:15 p.m.
~Tadpole Trivia: 5:45 p.m.
~Movie: 6:15– 7:15pm – Land Invaders – Amphibians
~Walks of varying distances for all ages

Visit the website for more details!

FREE St. Patrick's Day Activities at the Library

Here are some fun and FREE activities at various Cuyahoga County Public Library Branches in the area on St. Patrick's Day!

An Irish Pot 'O Fun
Thursday, March 17 from 4-5:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 9:00 AM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
For students in grades K-3.
Calling all leprechauns! Enjoy a St. Patrick's Day story, participate in fun activities and create a craft full of Irish magic. Registration required.

St.Patrick's Day Party
Thursday, March 17, 2011 4:15 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for a celebration of everything Irish! Learn about Ireland through games, crafts, and music. For grades K - 3. Registration is required.

Irish Music with Terry McKnight
Thursday, March 17, 2011 7:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: great hall
Singer-songwriter/guitarist Terry McKnight will entertain with an evening of traditional Irish music and songs.
Please join us! Registration is requested.

For more information visit the CCPL website.

The FREE Demos at Jo-Ann Fabrics in March

Saturday, March 5th
Yudu Screen Printer, 1-3 pm

Saturday, March 12th
St. Patrick's Make It-Take It, 11am-1pm

Saturday, March 19th
Papercrafting with Cricut & Gypsy

Print a coupon while you're at it and find a store near you!

FREE Winter Activities This Weekend at Fight the Frost Festival

Saturday, February 12, Canal Way Center in Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cuyahoga Heights. Join in the fun to encourage Northeast Ohioans to quit hibernating and enjoy the winter season. The center staff has planned a fun-filled afternoon of FREE activities inside and outside. The “Fight the Frost Festival” features snowshoeing, winter hikes, nature crafts, bird watching, a puppet show, children’s nature music, and more. Plus, a great way to warm up will be sipping hot chocolate and munching on a few cookies. And while there, build and design a birdhouse with Earth Words Nature Shop. Choose from three different designs and use slotted natural wood for easy assembly. Earth Words will provide markers to decorate the birdhouse, twine to hang, and tips on where to hang it in backyards. Birdhouse kits are only $4. Canal Way Center is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Heights – just off the I-77/Grant Avenue exit. For more information, call 216-206-1000.

Visit this link to view other fun outdoor activities happening this week!

The FREE Holiday Event of the Season: CircleFest Is December 5th!

Start off the holiday season with a trip to the 17th Annual Holiday CircleFest. It’s the perfect way to experience University Circle, FREE of charge. From 1:00-5:30 p.m., more than 20 of University Circle’s renowned museums, gardens, galleries, churches, and schools open their doors and offer an afternoon of activities, food, and shopping.

Visitors can look forward to a gingerbread house competition, live music performances, trees with themed decorations, a singing Santa, and even live reindeer. This year, Wade Oval becomes Cleveland’s Central Park with free horse-drawn carriage rides. Or, for a slightly warmer mode of transportation, UCI will provide free shuttle buses to escort guests to the different activity sites. From 5:30-6:00 p.m., the activities conclude with The Cleveland Museum of Art’s dramatic Winter Lights Lantern Procession on Wade Oval. Perhaps the most highly anticipated activity of Holiday CircleFest is The Rink at Wade Oval. Admission to The Rink is free, and skate rentals are only $3.
 
Rough Schedule of Events:
The Rink at Wade Oval: 1:00-7:00 p.m.
Free horse-drawn carriage rides (Wade Oval): 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Activities: 1:00-5:30 p.m.
Winter Lights Lantern Procession on Wade Oval: 5:30 p.m.

Visit the website for the HUGE list of fun things to do! There is certainly something for everyone. Enjoy!

Make Crafts at JB Booksellers This Month!

Joseph Beth Booksellers in Legacy Village is hosting lots of free craft events this month! There were some the past couple weekends that I missed because I didn't get this posted early enough, but here are the remaining events this month:

Craft: Rock-A-Doodle
Saturday, November 20 at 11:00AM
Bring nature indoors as we Rock-a-Doodle! Today we’ll be turning ordinary rocks into extraordinary friends! Ages 4 and up. Registration required.


Craft: Custom Cars
Saturday, November 27 at 11:00AM
Start your engines race car drivers and zoom in for this special drift car event. We’ll use kits to custom design our very own drift cars! Ages 4 and up. Free registration required.

Visit their website for more details!

Doll Tea Party This Saturday at Pottery Barn Kids

A special tea-time for children to dress up and share their favorite doll or teddy bear. Enjoy refreshments, crafts, and stories! Space is limited, so call the store near you to RSVP!

FREE Holiday Workshops Going on at Archivers

FREE Holiday Card Showcase
Going on now! Our annual Holiday Card Showcase is THE place for new, fresh card ideas and inspiration! See over 70 card designs using the latest holiday papers, stamps, and embellishments, as well as tons of great techniques. Cards feature lots of different styles, sizes, shapes, and colors—there is something for everyone! You’ll leave with a color print-out of each design shown to help you get started. If you want to make your own holiday cards, you can’t miss it. Seats fill up fast, so sign up today!

FREE Holiday Extravaganza, November 5-7
Come kick-off the holiday season with Archiver's! Make three projects--a FREE card, a FREE ornament, and an adorable gift pail for just $5. Plus, get inspired with lots of ideas for handmade cards, gifts, and so much more. It's our biggest weekend of the year and you just can't miss it!

See the website for all class information and store calendars.

Teens Scrapbook for FREE at the Library

Snappy Scrapbooking
Branch: Parma-Snow - meeting room
Type of Event: Program
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
You bring the pictures (4 to 6) and we'll provide the paper, supplies, and tools to try your hand at fast and easy scrapbooking techniques. Gail Berzins will help each person create a beautiful page. Ages 11-19. Please click here to register.

FREE Build and Grow Clinics on Saturdays at Lowes

From project basics to giving your child the opportunity to say, "I built it!", our Build and Grow kid's clinics are a great way to help build confidence! Bring the kids into any Lowe's store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project. Click here to sign up! Clinics are on select Saturdays at 10 am. Upcoming FREE Clinics are as follows:

10/9  Funhouse Mirror
10/23  Flapping Bat

Your Guide to Fun & FREE Halloween Events in Cleveland

Northeast Ohio Halloween Trick-or-Treat Times
Click here to find out when trick-or-treating is scheduled near you!

Trick-or-Treating at Parmatown Mall
Friday, October 22, 5-7 pm
Trick-or-Treating comes early this year at Parmatown Mall! Dress your little monster up to trick-or-treat throughout Parmatown Mall on Friday, October 22 from 6-7 pm. Come early for a costume contest with prizes from 5-6 pm at the main stage. The Rockin Kids Club is unable to perform before mall trick or treating. For Children 10 and under please. Trick-or-Treating at Parmatown Mall is sponsored by Parma Community General Hospital.

Storytime: Halloween
Saturday, October 23 at 11:00am
Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Legacy Village
Trick or Treat?! Come in costume, if you’d like, for this spooky storytime! We’ll read some fun Halloween books, sing scary songs, and snack on candy corn! Children are welcome to stay for a special Halloween craft following storytime!

Old Brooklyn Community Fall-O-Ween Festival
Saturday, October 23, 2010, 12-4 pm
4229 Pearl Rd. on Devonshire
Trick-or-Treat bags and refreshments for the first 500 children that sign in! Loads of family fun, entertainment, 50/50 raffle, magician, zoo animal games, music, and best costume contest! All ages welcome.

Great Pumpkin Party
Saturday, October 23, 1-4 pm
South Chagrin Reservation, Look About Lodge
Come anytime between the hours below to Look About Lodge for a celebration of pumpkin proportions! Wear your costume, bring a pumpkin to decorate, and sample sweet and savory pumpkin platters. Be ready for the “Great Pumpkin Fling” of 2010. Great gourds! It’s fun for everyone!

Westfield Family Spooktacular
Join us for what is sure to be the most Spooktacular event of the Halloween season at Southpark Mall. WFamily members will enjoy this free event, featuring:

Saturday, October 23, 12pm–5pm
• Halloween Costume Parade*
• Arts & Crafts Activities
• "Boo Book" of Savings
• Enter to Win an Entertainment System
*RSVP by 10.21 to participate in the Halloween Costume Parade and receive a free Halloween gift.

Sunday, October 24, 11am–3pm
• Spooky Kooky Charity Carnival
• “Boo Book” of Savings
• Enter to Win an Entertainment System
• Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt
(To participate, donate 1 can of food to the Cleveland Food Bank and help "Scare Away Hunger.")

Take a moment and join WFamily (it's FREE!). RSVP for this event at Westfield Concierge or by calling 440.238.9000.
*Spend $150 at Westfield retailers on 10.30 and 10.31 and receive a $15 gift card.

Family Night Halloween Festival at Chick-fil-A
Tuesday, October 26, 5:30-7:30 pm
Chick-fil-A in North Olmsted
Come for the free Halloween Festival featuring face painting with Tracey, crafts, games, "Sneakers the Clown," balloons & tattoo's, decorate your own treat bag and pumpkin, and make your own ice cream sundae! And as always, kids get a FREE 4-count Kid's Nugget Meal with the purchase of an adult meal.

Harvest Party & Bible Heroes Costume Party
Wednesday, October 27 2010, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Grace Church, in the Activity Center
Harvest Party is for children in grades 1-6. Children must be accopanied by an adult. Invite family, friends and neighbor's kids to this safe evening filled with games, giant slide, candy and lots of FUN! Cute and creative costumes are welcome.
Bible Heroes Costume Party is for children 4 years old, Pre-K and Kindergarten. Dress in your favorite Bible hero costume. Enjoy an evening with special surprises, candy, prizes, games and lot of fun.

Family Fun Day: Pumpkins & Scarecrows
Friday, October 29, 3-7 pm
Ages: kids at heart!
Come make a mess at the Garfield Park Nature Center! You can make a jack-o-lantern, painted pumpkin or scarecrow. We will have the leaves (for stuffing), the patterns, paints and safety knives. We will also have samples of pumpkin snacks. You just bring the pumpkin, old clothes and your imagination. Time slots are available every half hour. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the memories! Registration recommended/walk-ins will be fit in as space allows: 216-341-3152.

How to Draw Something Spooky
Friday, October 29, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch of the CCPL
In the mood for drawing something creepy and spooky? Come to our class and draw something just in time for Halloween. Space is limited. For grades 5-8 only.

Family Friday Night: Pumpkin Carving
Friday, October 29, 6:30-8:30 pm
North Chagrin Nature Center
Ages: 5 years & older with adult, adults
Bring a pumpkin to carve and have fun as you make a mess being creative. We’ll supply the patterns and safe knives. Register beginning October 1: 440-473-3370.

Family Halloween Event at Michael's Craft Stores
Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 AM to 2 PM
Includes Duck Tape Cuff Make-It Take-Its, Face Painting and Halloween Parade.

Parma Heights Baptist Church Fall Festival
Saturday, October 30 from 12:30-3pm
Come join families in our community for a FREE fall festival as an alternative to Trick-or-treating at Parma Heights Baptist Church. There will be tons of games, candy, movies and popcorn, doughnuts and cider, a craft, and so much more! Bring your children for this free event! Friendly costumes are encouraged.

Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 30, 11am-12pm
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch of the CCPL: storyroom
Halloween Party for Ages 3-8. Registration required.
Come for a spooky- but not too spooky party. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes. Children must have a release form signed by a parent or legel guardian prior to the program to have the snack.

Halloween Magic and More
Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Snow Branch of the CCPL
Enjoy a spectacular magic show with the fantastic Rick Smith, Jr., at 10:00 AM. Then trick-or-treat around the library for cool (although non-edible) treats and make some spooky walk-in crafts. Make sure to wear your costume--optional costume contest at 11:30 AM with fun prizes for various age groups.
All ages. Registration required.

Family Halloween Celebration
Saturday, October 30, 2010 11:30 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:00 AM
Solon Branch of the CCPL: Meeting Room
Families with children ages 3-6 may join us for some not so scary Halloween fun! Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Joseph-Beth Halloween Party!
Saturday, October 30 at 12:00-3:00PM
Join us for our annual Joseph-Beth Booksellers Halloween party! Throughout the event kids can trick-or-treat, get their face painted, make crafts, play games, win prizes and explore our spooky “Goosebumps” inspired haunted room. Show up in costume to receive a special discount coupon and Bronte Bistro specials. All ages welcome!

Halloween Hoopla
Saturday, October 30, 1-4 pm
Rocky River Nature Center
Ages: 12 years & under with adult
Get into your costumes early and come to Rocky River Nature Center for lots of fun activities to get you geared up for an evening of trick or treating in your neighborhood. Stories, live animals, crafts, and scavenger hunts are part of the celebration.

2nd Annual Crocker Park Pet Parade and Costume Contest
Sunday, October 31, 12-4pm
Featuring trick-or-treating, games and more, the afternoon event is fun for both kids and their four-legged friends at Crocker Park. The Pet Parade begins at 12:30 p.m., and winners are crowned at 1 p.m. Owners may register their costumed pets starting at noon. Registration is $5. All proceeds benefit the Cleveland Animal Protective League.
The schedule of events at the Crocker Park Pet Parade and Costume Contest is as follows:
12 p.m. Registration for participating costumed pets
12:30 p.m. Pet Costume Parade
1 p.m. Contest awards
2:00-4:00 p.m. Trick-or-Treating (at participating stores)
Brain Drain Prize Game (at Learning Express Toys)
4:15 p.m. Announcement of Coloring Contest Winner at Nicky Nicole (Contest begins a week prior at Nicky Nicole, call 440-835-1223 for details)
For more information about this event contact Guest Services at 440-871-6880.

If you know of any family-friendly events or activities that aren't mentioned, please post them on facebook so we can get a good list going! Thanks!

FREE Halloween Activities at Michael's

Michaels stores are having many FREE Halloween events this month, including lots of Make & Takes! The free events are listed below but they are having others which have a fee. Visit http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html for a list of all events.

Wilton Halloween Treats Demo
10/16 from 1 to 3 PM

Halloween Glow Explosion Make-It Take-Its
10/23 from 2 to 4 PM and 10/25 from 6 to 8 PM

Quick & easy Halloween Costume Make-It Take-Its
10/26 from 6 to 8 PM

Halloween Mask Make-It Take-Its
10/28 from 6 to 8 PM

Treat Bag Make-It Take-Its
10/29 from 6 to 8 PM

Family Halloween Event
10/30 from 10 AM to 2 PM
Includes Duck Tape Cuff Make-It Take-Its, Face Painting and Halloween Parade.

Learn with Jo-Ann at Their FREE Demos in October

Jo-Ann Fabrics stores are hosting FREE demos on select Saturdays in October, where you can learn about the lastest products in the crafting world and sometimes make a craft to take home! The schedule is as follows:

October 9th
11am-1pm  Elmer's Paint Markers Haunted House
1-3pm  Wilton Halloween Foodcrafting
3-5pm  Clover Loom Hair Accessories

October 16th
11am-1pm  Aleene's Fabric Fusion
1-3pm  Kids' Halloween Make It-Take It
3-5pm  Dritz No-Sew Project

To find a store near you, visit www.Joann.com/stores. And in case a coupon would come in handy, you can print one here http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com/2005/12/jo-ann-coupons.html.

Bay Village Bicentennial on 10/10/10

A full weekend of FREE activities has been planned to celebrate Bay Village's 200th anniversary, the weekend of October 10, or "10.10.10." Mark your calendar for the "Family Fun Day" in Cahoon Memorial Park on Saturday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (food, games, demonstrations and children's activities in Cahoon Memorial Park all day, plus encampment groups with demonstrations and re-enactments in the Cahoon Creek valley), and Sunday, October 10, for the grand parade and official "Lighting of Bay" ceremonies from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be continuous FREE trolley shuttle service from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Cahoon Memorial Park to activities at the library, BAYarts, Lake Erie Nature & Science enter and Lakeside Cemetery. View the LENSC Itinerary here for other fun FREE-bees http://www.lensc.org/documents/BayBicentennial.pdf. Visit http://baybicentennial.com/?page=itinerary to view the complete weekend itinerary and for other details. Enjoy!

Mums, Music, and More at the Annual Barberton Mum Fest This Weekend

The 20th Annual Barberton Mum Fest featuring MUMS, MUSIC and MORE! 20,000 mums in full bloom - more than one million blooms, plus FREE ADMISSION, Fabulous Food, FREE Musical Entertainment, Historical Displays, Kid's Place, Water Ski Shows, Canoe Races, Arts and Crafts, and Sand Sculpting.
It all takes place this weekend, September 25 & 26, from 10am-6pm at Lake Anna Park. See the link below for directions and the schedule of events, and enjoy!

http://www.cityofbarberton.com/govt/MumFest/