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It can be hard to find indoor activities for kids. Both Lowes and Home Depot offer FREE do-it-yourself workshops for children on a regular basis.
These FREE events take place in the stores.
Workshops are designed to let kids build a simple item like a toy or birdhouse, while learning basic building skills. There’s also a focus on using tools and materials safely.
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Home Depot generally holds its workshops for kids on the first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to noon.
You can check details and find the current schedule online at: homedepot.com/c/kids.
You’ll sign up online here, for a specific date and store location.
NOTE: Even if you sign up, it’s best to arrive early, before the workshop supplies run out.
Upcoming dates and projects in 2025:
- February 1 — Valentine’s Candy Box
- March 1 — Basketball Game
- April 5 — Globe Planter
- May 3– Birdy Buffet
- June 7 — Baseball Game
- July 5 — Toucan Mobile
- Aug. 2 — Space Odyssey
- Sept. 6 — Crop Duster
- Oct. 4 — Haunted Candy Box
- Nov. 1 — Excavator
- Nov. 29 — Teddy Bear Ornament
- December 6 — Holiday Cocoa Mug
- Jan. 3, 2026 — Tow Truck
- See the calendar online
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
Registration is required for a specific time slot and a specific store.
Events are on Saturday mornings, and there are three or four workshops, starting at different times.
The DIY kits are designed for kids age 4 to 11 and include instructions plus all the supplies needed.
If there is no space left for your desired location, you may be able to come by at noon and pick up a kit to take home.
You can find details, sign up info, and a schedule of events on the Lowe’s DIY page.
Upcoming dates and projects in 2025
These dates are mostly on third Saturdays — except for April, to avoid Easter weekend.
- February 15 — Tool Chest
- March 15 — Recycling Truck Toy
- April 12 — Herb Greenhouse
- May 17 — Spinning Trinket Box
- June 21 — Door Knocker
- July
- Aug.
- Sept.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
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