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Baby & Kids August 2026 Workshop and Activies

We're continuing our monthly updates through 2026! These are free events hosted by well-known stores, perfect for parents and kids to enjoy together—no purchase necessary. Just note that some stores require advance online registration.

August 2026 Events

Store	Activity	Date & Time	Notes
Home Depot	Build a rocket launcher toy	August 1, 9:00 AM local time	Registration opens July 3—sign up here
Michaels Store	Daisy embroidery	August 8, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM	Free. Check with your local store to confirm participation
JCPenny	Pick up a pencil case, markers, and notebook	August 8, in-store pickup starts at 11:00 AM	Just bring the kids
LEGO	Mini race car build	August 11, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM	For 18+ LEGO Insiders members (click here to join for free)
Lowes	Build a dinosaur island volcano eruption	August 15	Registration opens July 11—sign up here
Michaels Store	Watercolor chameleon painting	August 22	Free. Check with your local store to confirm participation
Home Depot	Build a school bus-shaped storage box	September 5, 9:00 AM local time	Registration opens July 31—sign up here
Lowes	Build a haunted house	September 12	Registration opens August 15—sign up here
JCPenny	DIY forest cabin photo frame	September 12, in-store pickup starts at 11:00 AM	Just bring the kids
Home Depot	Build a wizard candy box	October 3, 9:00 AM local time	Registration opens September 4—sign up here
Lowes	Build a firefighting plane	October 10	Registration opens September 12—sign up here
Apple Camp	Summer Kids Camp fun	Dates vary by store location	Visit the Today at Apple official page, then select Kids & Families
Barnes & Noble	Summer Reading Program: Read 8 books, get 1 free children's book	Redemption period: July 1–August 31, 2026	For grades 1–6 Pick up a reading journal in-store or download it from the official site
de Young Museum/Legion of Honor	Free admission	First Tuesday of every month	Located in San Francisco
IKEA	Activities vary by location	Dates vary by location	Check your local store's events on the website