Admin This weekend is stacked with free things to do, and none of them ask you to buy anything first — except one candle deal that only needs any purchase at all. Six verified free events and freebies run across Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, from kids’ crafts to a free museum weekend to a pet birthday party. Go early where supplies are limited, and confirm your local store is taking part before you drive over.
1. Michaels x Hallmark holiday workshops — Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8
Michaels teams up with Hallmark for a free holiday crafting weekend at every store. Saturday morning from 10 AM to noon, make a vintage-style paper ornament; Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 PM, make a paint-scraped holiday greeting card; then Sunday from 1 to 3 PM, build a festive holiday ornament of your own. The sessions are aimed at ages 6 and up, all supplies are provided, and no registration is required, though signing up ahead can hold your spot. Hallmark artists will be crafting in person at two flagship stores, in New York and Lenexa, Kansas.
2. Bank of America Museums on Us — Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8
Bank of America cardholders get free general admission to participating museums and cultural institutions across the country all weekend. The program runs the first full weekend of every month for Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders. Check the bank’s list of participating institutions to find one near you, and bring your card — admission is free for the cardholder.
3. Lakeshore Learning Mosaic Masterpiece craft — Saturday, November 7, 11 AM to 3 PM
Every Lakeshore Learning store hosts a free walk-in craft for kids ages 3 and up on Saturday. Kids use peel-and-stick foam cubes to design a colorful mosaic they take home, and they can try out featured hands-on activities in the store. No reservation is needed — just walk in during event hours. Parents who check in on arrival are entered for a chance to win a $100 Lakeshore e-gift card.
4. Home Depot Kids Workshop: Dump Truck — Saturday, November 7, 9 AM to noon
Home Depot’s free monthly kids workshop builds a wooden dump truck this Saturday, for kids ages 5 to 12. Each child takes home the finished truck, plus a workshop apron, an achievement pin, and a certificate. Registration is required and spots fill fast, so sign up for your store ahead of time through Home Depot’s kids workshop page. A parent or guardian should stay to help.
5. PetSmart Birthday + Gotcha Bash — Saturday, November 7
PetSmart celebrates pets with November birthdays and adoption anniversaries at its free in-store Birthday + Gotcha Bash on Saturday. Bring your pet for free treats, photo opportunities, and paw-print crafts at participating stores. Add your pet’s birthday or gotcha day to your PetSmart Treats Rewards profile to get the invite, and check with your local store for event times and RSVP details.
6. Yankee Candle free Merry & Bright small candle — Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8
Yankee Candle stores are giving Fragrance Family Rewards members a free small candle from the new Merry & Bright collection with any purchase this weekend, a $12.99 value. The offer is in-store only and limited to one free candle per rewards member, so make sure your rewards account is active — or sign up free — before you shop.
How to claim
- Pick your stops: Home Depot and Lakeshore run Saturday morning, Michaels spans both days, and the museum weekend covers Saturday and Sunday.
- Register ahead for the Home Depot workshop and add your pet’s birthday to your Treats Rewards profile for the PetSmart bash.
- For the rest, just walk in during event hours and ask staff where the free activity starts — and go early, since craft supplies and treats are first-come, first-served.
Event verified
We verified these events against the organizers’ own pages and announcements as of 2026-11-06T07:30:00Z (UTC). The Michaels workshops, museum weekend, Lakeshore craft, Home Depot workshop, PetSmart bash, and Yankee Candle offer all run November 7-8, 2026. Events can end early if supplies run out, so don’t sit on them.
Pros and cons
- Pro: 100% free across all six stops — no purchase needed except the Yankee Candle freebie
- Pro: Something for Saturday and Sunday, for kids, pets, and grown-ups
- Pro: All in-store, no shipping waits and no rebate forms
- Con: Supplies and treats are limited and handed out while supplies last
- Con: Only at participating stores, so check your local store before driving over
- Con: A few events need advance registration or a free rewards account
Fine print: eligibility is set by each merchant, so check the official announcement for participating locations. If an offer is no longer listed, it has ended.
