What other Stores offer Free/Cheap Family fun?

[BARGINSHOPS]

I know of Micheals and Homedepot that offer fun things for kids & family to do together but I was wondering what other stores offer stuff like that? Did a miss a forum for this?
TIA

[amzasmommy]

Lowe's has a program like Home Depot called build and grow. I'm interested to see what others have found.

[foodie]

Ikea has a great kids' play area where kids are left in well-managed caregivers for at least 1 to 2 hours while you shop. Also, inexpensive breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Great Swedish modular furniture and great prices for whole house, etc.

Web site is below--

Welcome to IKEA.com (Ikea's site/info.)

Foodie

[BARGINSHOPS]

Dang, I don't have Lowes in my area lol :-(
I'm not interested in leaving my kids with strangers while I shop. If I don't want them to tag a long I just don't bring them. They stay home with dad.
*I was looking more for things the family could do together.*

[MamaBird06]

Bass pro shops

[BARGINSHOPS]

Originally Posted by MamaBird06 Bass pro shops

What do they offer? I think we might have one of those

[tinkinpink84]

I love ikeas furniture i havent seen an ikea here. Ive only ever been to ikea when we lived in germany. i didnt know these places offered fun places!

[5swans0805]

Bass Pro shop has a ton of things to look at, plus they have a "show" called feeding frenzy! Very cool. You could spend 1 - 2 hours for free. Look on their website for different shows and times.

When we lived in St. Louis, I know different muesums had free times. I know you aren't in St. Louis, but for example: Science muesum had free 4th Friday of the month, Children's muesum had a free evening, City muesum had a free evening, all different nights. The magic house had a free afternoon. One of the things we did was go to a hotel, and pick up their brochures, as if we hadn't ever been to St. Louis, learned a lot of things! HTH!

[foodie]

Hi,

There is a new Ikea in Charlotte, NC area and it about 1 year old. See Ikea's site for details/directions.

Welcome to IKEA.com (Ikea's site/info.)

Also, there is a BOGO Buffalo Chicken Wrap at Ikea's restaurant until 07/23/10. See store web site for details. Also, their food store is great and their meatballs last in the freezer for awhile.

Foodie

[mbcalder]

the local libraries usually have free programs too.. ours here has a day a week where they do things (one week was magic show, one week was a play)... and then ours does a summer movie program too.. they show the new kid friendly movie once a week and sell popcorn and drinks for like a dollar each... hth!