Lots of fun, free things to do with the family this weekend! Check out this list:
The National List:
AC Moore – Check your local store for events.
Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store for events.
Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 8/19 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Crawly Catterpillar.
Michaels – Saturday, 8/19 – Canvas Sketchbook Make-It-Take-It. 1-3 p.m. Ages 14 and up. Painted Fringe T-shirt Demo. 3-4 p.m. Ages 14 and up. Use 10% off coupon.
Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.
The Home Depot – Adult Weekly workshops – How to install tile: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area. Near Pittsburgh: Ben & Jerry’s Greek Frozen Yogurt Sampling Event, Dates: 8/16/2012 – 8/19/2012
Visit the Bright Ideas station at your local, participating Walmart to sample the new Ben & Jerry’s Greek Frozen Yogurt! With flavors like Strawberry Shortcake and Banana Peanut Butter there’s a unique treat for everyone! Try Ben & Jerry’s Greek Frozen Yogurt at Walmart today.
*It’s always a good idea to call your local store to confirm participation!
The Free and Affordable Pittsburgh List:
Saturday, August 18
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week – discounts at local restaurants all over Pittsburgh
South Side Garden Tour – $5 suggested donation
Summer Jam on Walnut – FREE to attend, $2 to drink
Broadway at the Overlook – FREE
Happy Feet Two at Grandview Park – FREE
North by Northwest at Riverview Park – FREE
Stars At Riverview Jazz Concert: Eric Johnson – FREE
Summer Soul Line Dancing Classes in Mellon Park – FREE
Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1
Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12
Yoga at Schenley Plaza – FREE
SCIT Social Improv Jam – FREE
Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE
Saturday Jazz Jam Session at CJ’s – FREE to attend
Saturday Salsa Night at Mexico City – $5 cover
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE
Super Saturdays at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $7.00 all you can bowl
Sunday, August 19
Happy Feet Two at Schenley Park – FREE
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week – discounts at local restaurants all over Pittsburgh
Bike Fest Ends – FREE activities
Pittsburgh New Works Festival – FREE
3rd Annual Dog Day Festival and Hometown Music Fest at Hartwood Acres – FREE
Reservoir of Jazz: Kenny Blake – FREE
Summer Soul Line Dancing Classes in Highland Park – FREE
Rivers of Steel Sunday Heritage Market – FREE to attend
Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE
Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $.50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs
Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches
Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less
Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Thanks, Living Pittsburgh!


























