Free LEGO Brickit App

Brickit App Scans Your LEGO Pile and Shows You What to Build!

Whoa….

Seriously, WHOA!!!

I hope you're ready for some magic and potential witchcraft because this is AMAZING.

In 2021, a group of LEGO fans unveiled an app called Brickit that scans your pile of LEGO pieces and show everything you can build! It even provides build instructions right in the app and will highlight the pieces in your pile so you know where to find them! You can read more about it here or check it out in action below!

WHERE WAS THIS WHEN I WAS A KID?!? When I get a time machine, to heck with going back and watching the Pyramids get built. Instead, I'm heading back to the early 80s and handing little Goob my old iPhone with only Brickit installed.

I originally posted this a few years ago and just checked it out again today on a whim. The app seems to have come a long way since then and it's even now available on both Apple iOS and Google Android (they originally only had the iPhone app). Something tells me LEGO will buy this app and make it an “official” app down the road because it is just too darn cool. But there's no reason you can't download it today and get some new fun out of your LEGO collection!


Free National Parks Admission

Free National Park Pass for 4th Graders worth $80!

In addition to the free National Park Admission Days scattered throughout the year, did you know that 4th graders can get a free entrance pass worth $80 as well? Even better, these freebie passes work for the entire family!

Simply sign up here and then use your pass at any national park this summer. This pass will grant free entrance up to three adults and to all children under 16, as long as you're all traveling in the same car with your 4th grader. According to the fine print rules, the current season passes expire on August 31, 2024.

You'll need to print your pass and bring it in the car when you visit a park. Electronic copies aren't accepted and each pass has a unique code, which means you can't share it. When arriving at the park, either show the pass to a ranger or leave it on the dashboard of your car while you're out exploring the amazing scenery.

Don't forget you can also request free national park trip planning kits for select parks around the country.


Free LEGO Mini Model Event

Free LEGO Custom Photo Frame Event on Apr 20 & 21

LEGO is bringing back their free in-store events on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21! It also looks like they'll have more events throughout the summer.

A limited amount of free LEGO customized photo frames are available to those who register for space ahead of time, so be sure to signup here if you're interested in attending! To find the registration link, scroll down to “Celebrate Your Star Power” and click on the “Sign up” link. Then enter your zip code, select your local store, and reserve your space.

Is your child a star in the making? Whether they express themselves through music, movies, singing, dancing or any other art form, we want to celebrate their passion with a fun building activity. Kids will create and decorate their own LEGO® photo frame to show off their creative accomplishments.

This event is scheduled for an hour and intended for children ages 6-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Supplies will be provided, but they may be given to others if you don't arrive on time.

Also, I've noticed a few super cheap items lately in LEGO's sale and discount section. If you have a little one with an upcoming birthday who loves LEGOs, it might be worth scoping out.

Free LEGO Custom Photo Frame


Free Michaels Kids Club Event

Free Michaels Kids Club in March & April 2024

In addition to their free Sunday Make Break events, Michaels also offers free Kids Club events. These are in-store sessions where kids get to make customized art projects to then take home and keep. All supplies are included too! Space is limited, so you'll want to RSVP a spot for free.

These events typically run from 10am-12pm, but each store is free to set their own hours. The easiest way to do so is use this link of in-store events and then select your local store from the left sidebar. Here's what I'm seeing for their upcoming schedule

  • March 23 – Plastic Egg Bunnies
  • April 13 – Paper Flower Bouquet Collage
  • April 27 – Friendship Bracelets

Free Kids Painted Rocks Event at Michaels


Free IKEA Secure Hardware Kit

Free IKEA Secure Hardware Kit

If you've got a small child at home or the prospect of an intoxicated Goob visiting, you might want to pick up a free IKEA secure hardware kit. They're clearly designed for IKEA chests and drawers, but they're just simple L brackets that should work with most other lightweight furniture as well.

They have two kits to pick from, depending on the size of your furniture, however you can pick both of them if you have a ton of potential weapons furniture.


Free Home Depot Kids Workshop

Free Home Depot Kids Workshop on April 6

The next free Kids Activity Kit from Home Depot is just around the corner! These in-store events take place on the first Saturday of each month from 9am to 12 noon, which means the next event is Saturday, April 6! Space is limited, so you need to register a spot under “In-Store Kids Workshops.”

In addition to keeping the craft forever, each kit comes with a free certificate of achievement, free Workshop Apron, and free commemorative pin.

April 6, 2024 Workshop Event: Lattice Planter

Explore the features of plants and consider how they impact our world. Students will select the type of plant they want to grow and map out a watering schedule to ensure it thrives in their Lattice Planter.

You can find more info on this month's free craft here. These free craft kits are intended for kids aged 5-12, though the age range is simply a guide instead of a strict rule. I can also confirm grown adults aged over 30 sometimes have trouble helping their little brother because I'm terrible with tools.

Don't miss the free Workshop Extension Activity!

Each free kit also has an “extension activity” created in tandem with Discovery Channel Education. These are kind of cool, as they let your child “upgrade” the free craft they built. The April 2024 Lattice Planter extension teaches your child how to learn about plants and their importance to the world around them.

Free Home Depot Kit 2024 Schedule

If you really want to plan ahead, here's the full Home Depot kids workshop schedule for 2024. While supplies last, free kits are available during their entire month.

  • January 06: HD Delivery Truck
  • February 03: Valentines Basket
  • March 02: Butterfly House
  • April 06: Lattice Planter
  • May 04: Blooming Picture Frame
  • June 01: Grill Gift Card Box
  • July 06: Soccer Game
  • August 03: Whiteboard
  • September 07: Field Goal Game
  • October 05: Fire Rescue Truck
  • November 02: Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe
  • November 30: Hot Cocoa Ornament
  • December 07: Holiday Snow Globe

Home Depot Promotional Sales

While you're at the workshop, you might be interested in the latest online and in-store promotions at The Home Depot! Many of these deals are not tied to any event, with up to 75% discounts!

Home Depot also has a cool “Buy of the Day” section, where they offer one-day only sales at huge discounts. It's worth checking out, you never know what they have!


Free Baby Belly Badges

Free Enfamil Belly Badges

Once you join the free Enfamil Family Beginnings program, they'll send out freebies like these free baby belly badges. Ohhhh, strong alliteration, they've already won me over. I'm an easy date.

Belly Badges are simply stickers that you place on your baby's belly to share special moments and milestones with friends and family. When you join the Enfamil Family Beginnings program, you'll receive a set of Belly Badges in the mail right away! Limit one offer per household.

In addition to these freebies, you'll get free formula and coupons sent to you. You'll also be entered for a chance to win free formula for a year!



Free Disney Key to the Magic

Free Disney Key to the Magic

Go here to request a free Disney Key to the Magic that will “unlock the enchantment of Disney Vacation Club.” This is a physical, rubber key that will unlock special videos on your smartphone to help you plan your next Disney vacation at several of their resorts.


Free Rascal + Friends Premium Diapers

Free Rascal + Friends Premium Diapers

Here's a still active form offering free Rascal + Friends premium diapers. Every time I see this freebie, I think of Rascal Flatts, which is the only time I ever think of Rascal Flatts.

I didn't sign up for this since I don't have any family members still peeing their pants, so please let me know if the form stops submitting in the future.


Free Lowe's Kids Workshop Craft

Free Lowe’s DIY Kid’s Kit – Flower Bird Feeder on March 16

Registration is now open online for a free DIY kid's workshop to be held on Saturday, March 16 from 10am-1pm. Here's the signup link.

Lowe's has brought back their popular free kid's projects with DIY kits available every 2nd weekend of each month! The suggested child's age ranges for the Lowe's DIY Kits are between 4-11. All supplies and instructions are included, making it a fun children's task to complete.

March Event: Flower Bird Feeder –

Gather your mini-DIYers and bird lovers to craft a flower shaped bird feeder. Kid's will learn basic building skills as the create a unique ornament to attract our feathered friends.

These look so cool – and they actually work! 8 year old Goob would have loved this toy and 40 year old Goob would totally pick it up late at night after all the kids had fallen asleep.

Lowe's Kids Workshop History

For over a decade, the free Lowe's Build & Grow workshop clinics were a staple monthly freebie. Just like the free Home Depot Kids Workshop, you could take your children to Lowe's on certain weekends and come away with a cool, custom built freebie. They were in-store workshops though, where attendees could make awesome projects right in Lowe's with the provided tools, safety gear, and work space. Then 30 minutes later the kids would always get to take home the cool toy craft they just made along with a collectible commemorative pin. They even gave coupons and discounts to workshop participants!

They shut the program down in 2017, but eventually brought them back and are still going strong in 2024. I really hope you and your family are able to keep enjoying these freebies for many years to come!

2024 Lowe's Kid's Kit Schedule

I did a little digging and found out these are the upcoming workshop builds this year.

  • January: Toolbox
  • February: Chalkboard
  • March: Bird Feeder
  • April: Garden Cart Planter
  • May: Mother's Day Butterfly Biome
  • June: Father's Day UTV
  • July: Kinetic Sandbox
  • August: Treehouse
  • September: Harvest Hayride
  • October: Fire Dog Bank
  • November: Christmas Countdown
  • December: Spinning Snowflake

Free JCPenney Kids Zone Event

Free JCPenney Kids Zone Event on March 9

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, March 9, stop by your local JCPenney between 11am-noon for the next free Kids Zone event. These free events are held by JCPenney on the second Saturday of each month. Just like my laundry cycle! No registration is needed – you just need to show up on time and you should be good to go.

Your child will design and make a free spring banner to build & take home. This craft includes a banner, dowel stick, foam stickers, and string. Kids will also get a free ID badge, lanyard, and collector's pin, and a Master Medallion once they complete 6 crafts.

All necessary materials will be provided and you don't need to signup ahead of time. As a thank you for coming, parents also receive a 10% off coupon valid for that day only. The coupon can be used either in store or online.

The following month's craft will be held on Saturday, April 13, where kids will craft their own owl dream catcher. This craft will include a foam owl, feathers, foam stickers, string, and plastic needle.


Free Anti-Cavity Club Membership

Free Anti-Cavity Club Membership

This Made By Dentists free anti-cavity club membership for kids has some cool stickers, along with other little perks like social games and contests. By signing up today, you'll receive in the mail:

  • Official Club Mail
  • Official Club Card
  • 3D Club Mirror Sticker
  • Smile Creature Stickers

I didn't sign up for this, because I'm not a kid, but those stickers look cool!

Free Anti-Cavity Club Stickers