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Things to do this weekend in Knoxville this Saturday

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Looking for things to do this weekend? Here’s a little round up! Have a great long weekend and don’t forget the sunscreen!

Saturday May 26
Build an Ice Cream Truck at Lowes Build and Grow Workshop Saturday May 26 from 10-11 a.m. Ice Cream Truck  We strongly recommend you register in advance online here http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx to avoid disappointment and turn up on time – they only hold kits for the first 15-30mins for registered participants. The event is free and is great for kids ages 4 and up. A parent must be present.

Shark vs Train Storytime at Barnes and Noble from 11 a.m. Find out who will win!

 

 

 

 

FREE Summer Kickoff Event May 26-27 hosted by Brass Pro Shops in Kodak. Here’s the schedule:
Family Fun begins Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-27.
11 am-4 pm FREE Photo Download. Get a Camping Trip/Scene Photo Taken
12-4 pm  FREE Crafts
Saturday, May 26 Create a sand art sun
Sunday, May 27 Paint a wooden insect
11 am- 4 pm daily FREE Summer Kickoff Challenge including: Sleeping Bag Race, Tent Set-up and Metal Detector Treasure Hunt.

Bike Safety Blast at Toys R Us from 2-4 p.m. Stop by and receive a free coloring poster and Bike Safety Plege.

Things to do this weekend in Knoxville

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The trees are blooming and Spring is definitely around the corner, if not here already. Another reason I can tell? There are tons of fun things to do. Shake off the winter ‘blah’s’ with the following fun ideas.

Gone Fishing
Bass Pro Shops is hosting fishing themed – kiddo activities, crafts, contests and more. Noon-5 p.m. Friday March 9 through Sunday March 11. More details

Saturday March 10

Half-price Sale
It’s the last day to shop the Jack and Jules Consignment Sale. This Spring sale is located at the Old Circuit City Building on North Peters Road and runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More details

Build Carnival Hoops
Quick reserve your spot here for Lowes Build and Grow this Saturday. They hold it between 10-11 a.m and this month, they’re making a Carnival Hoops game. If the workshop is full, they usually hold kits for reserved children until 10.30 a.m. so you can take a chance and stop by.

Make a party hat
This week it’s a Craft Celebration between 10.30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday March 10th as part of the Disney Store’s 25th Anniversary. Stop by and make a party hat. More details

Giant Rummage Sale
One of the big shopping events of the year is the 2012 Bag-a-Bargain. Run by the Junior League of Knoxville, it’s like a giant Rummage Sale. Get ready to shop on Saturday, March 10th at the Jacob Building, Chilhowee Park, between 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Tickets are $5 and you can receive $1 discount by donating a nonperishable food item.

Reading Nook
Storytime goes high tech at Barnes and  Noble this week. The Monster at the End of this Book is the NOOK Kids Read to Me book, children can choose to hear the story read aloud, tap to enlarge text, and pinch and stretch to zoom in on pictures. Storytime starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday March 10.

Baby Expo
Sponsored by Tommee Tippee, Disney Baby and Huggies the Baby Expo at Babies R Us is ideal for first time moms. Enjoy product demos, games and prizes, giveaways and special offers between 12-3 p.m.

Make-it and Take-it
Michael’s will be holding two make-it take-it events on Saturday, March 10. First craft a fashionable tote bag from a t-shirt between 1-3 p.m. (free with the purchase of a shirt (remember to clip a coupon before you go). Then, each child will be able to make a Yarn Doll between 3-5 p.m. Both activities are recommended for ages 3 and up!

Parent-approved matinee
Kidtoon Films creates g-rated movies events for kids EVERY weekend, so you can feel good about taking your kids to the movies on a regular basis. This Saturday March 10th at 1pm they’re showing Dance Pocoyo (7 mins), followed by The Gruffalo (35 mins) and then The Wiggles You Make Me Feel Like Dancing   (25 mins). Matinee prices apply for adults and children. Carmike Wynnsong 16 – 200 North Peters Road, Knoxville

Check the Knoxtodo Blog Calendar for more activities. Events and activities are subject to change, we advise you call first before attending to avoid disappointment.

Things to do this weekend in Knoxville

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Here’s just a quick round up of activities going on this weekend….

Saturday March 3

Half price day at The Picky Chick Sale at the Knoxville Expo Center. For more details, read my blog here.

Stop by the Home Show, also at the Expo Center, and build something with the kids in the Lowes Build and Grow Clinic, they’re on all day. See my blog here for more details.

This month’s project at Home Depot is a a Race Car. The activity runs from 9 a.m. to noon and all kids get to keep their craft and receive a free Kids Workshop apron and a commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

The Disney Store is kicking off a monthly long celebration of their 25th Anniversary. There are activities just about every week. Plus on Saturday March 3rd Phineas and Ferb Fans can stop by to celebrate Agent P and receive a free top-secret gift, while  supplies last. For the full round up of activities read my previous post.

Plus the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey will be at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum Friday March 2nd at 7 p.m. Saturday March 3rd at 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday March 4th at 1 and 5 p.m.

For a full round up of current and upcoming consignment sales click here.

Want more? Check out my calendar of events for even more ideas!

Free admission and activities for kids at Home Show

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I thought that when I decided to stay home to be with my pre-K guy and my newborn last year, that I would have all of this ‘free time’ to tackle some of the urgent remodeling jobs at home. Weeeeell, not exactly. But perhaps if I drag the hubby along to The HBAGK (Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville) Home Show at the Knoxville Expo Center this weekend, we can kick start some of the projects we’ve been dreaming about.

After looking through the list of vendors in the newspaper I was pleasantly surprised to see some new faces (so many of these Expos have the usual suspects). And the schedule  boasts some interesting speakers. I want to hear Dawn Steimer of Master Custom Homes discuss Secrets to Hiring a Great Remodeling Contractor and Christy Cagle-Brooks from TVA discuss the Energy Right Free Self-Audit, I-HEE (In Home Energy Efficiency) Program (I’ve heard there are instant rebates when you tackle one of the audited projects.

Oh, did I mention the big draw card? There will be fun (and free) kid-friendly projects. Lowe’s will run their Build And Grow Clinics all weekend long at no cost.  Kids will get to build their own special project.

If you’re thinking of going, here’s the lowdown…

When? Noon- 8 p.m. Friday March 2; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday March 3; Noon-6 p.m. Sunday March 4

Where? Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway

Cost? $10 for adults ($8 with a coupon from the website), free for children under 18

More details: 865-546-4665, http://www.therealhomeshow.com