Category — For kids

Beverly’s Craft Store has two upcoming free make n’ take programs for kids. On either March 13 or  27th from 1 pm- 2 pm, kids can make a friendship bracelet free. On March 20th  from 1 pm to 2 pm theycan make a suncatcher.
Beverly’s Crafts
415 Rohnert Park Expressway, Rohnert Park
(707) 586-6693

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Kids in K-12 can get a free Blockbuster movie rental at participating stores (go here to find a Blockbuster store near you and call ahead to make sure they’re participating) for good grades. It’s only good on their Blockbuster Favorites DVDS (not the just released movies) and kids have to show a report card with a  B average or better within 30 days of receiving the report card. Only one DVD rental per kid, but every kid in your family under grade 12 witha B or better average can claim their free rental.

You can also get a free Hostess snack for good grades (and a loaf of bread for being a good parent) at the Wonder/Hostess Outlet on Sebastopol Rd in Santa Rosa for good grades.

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Love Winnie the Pooh? I do. (Well, I’m actually partial to Tigger and Eeyore). Introduce the kid in your life to Winnie the Pooh by downloading a FREE digital book of the original tale and an audio of the lullaby House at Pooh Corner. Shout out to Cincinnati on the Cheap for finding this deal!

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Michaels’ has a free family event to make yarn dolls on Saturday. Nick and Nora are cute and cuddly yarn companions that are easy to make. While supplies last. FREE.
March 6, 2010,  10 am – 1 pm
Michaels Craft Stores
2775 Santa Rosa Ave Santa Rosa,707-592-9382
1359 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma 707-766-9418

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Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to enjoy a morning of storytelling and simple crafts from the actors of Theater4 including Betty Turner, Joan Felciano and Tim Hayes.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 – 11 am – 1 pm
Copperfield’s Books Sebastopol
138 N. Main Street Sebastopol
707-823-2618

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Hear folk tales and legends in a free  interactive storytelling hour at Millers Candy Emporium in Sebastopol. After the stories FairyDust Faces will do some face painting (at an additional charge).

Saturday March 6, 2010 10 am
Miller’s Candy Emporium
186 North Main, Sebastopol
707-829-9040

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There will be an open mic time for kids on Sunday March 14 from 2-4 pm at Copperfields Books. Come sing, play an instrument, or recite a poem. Sign up in advance by calling Barbara Arhon at 707-781-3272.

Sonoma County musicians–kids and adults alike–might want to also check out this listing of Sonoma County Open Mic Nights.

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This winter has felt like  rain, rain, and more rain. On Saturday, Mar. 6, 2010 kids can build a rain gauge at Home Depot’s Free Kids Workshop and measure just how much we’re getting. For kids 5-12.

Sat. March 6, 200 9 am to noon.

Home Depot
4825 Redwood Dr, Rohnert Park (707) 585-9200
100 Bicentenial Way, Santa Rosa (707) 544-2130
6280 Hembree Lane Windsor (707)836-0377

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Dr. Seuss  fans should head to their local Target on Saturday, Feb 27 for Dr. Seuss story time, part of a nationwide effort to gets kids reading more books. Between 9 am and 11 am storytellers will read Dr. Seuss’ classic “Oh The Places You’ll Go!”.  There won’t be any green eggs and ham, but there will be fruit snacks and juice. There may also be Dr. Seuss-inspired games and giveaways, but you might want to call first to be sure your nearest Target store  is participating.

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On Saturday, kids can build a cool “Lowebot” (a wooden car/robot transformer) at Lowe’s free Build & Grow workshops.  Sign up online.

Saturday Feb. 27, 2010 10 am to 11 am.

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