Some family-favourite Canadian retailers are now offering in-store events for their youngest clients, so families can take a break from their shopping and create a craft, building project or seasonal toy. It’s fun, educational and creative, your child gets something cute to bring home, and most importantly, it’s usually FREE! So, we have rounded up some favourite spots in our Guide to Free (and Cheap) Make & Take Store Events in Toronto and the GTA!

Home Depot: Free Kids Workshops

Home Depot Free Kids Workshops are a fun way to spend a Saturday morning at your local hardware store! Kids between the ages of 4-12 years can hammer and glue to create an exciting new woodworking craft project (with parental supervision).
See the list of upcoming events here!

Indigo Chapters: Weekend Events

Participating Indigo & Chapters stores invite families to join them for in-store weekend events, including story times, and hands-on crafts and activities. To guarantee a spot, you can make an online reservation for $5.00 +fees and receive one $5 Gift Card for Indigo, Chapters, Coles per reservation.
See the list of upcoming events here!

LEGO® Store Make-and-Take Events

Kids love LEGO® so head over to your local store for their exciting ongoing Make & Take Events! With these in-store events, young builders can make a new mini build each time and then bring home their special LEGO® creation for FREE.
See the list of upcoming events here!

Michaels Canada: Sunday Kids Club & MakeBreak Events

Get crafty at your local Michaels Canada location for their fun and creative Sunday Kids Club & MakeBreak Events, where your family can enjoy some drop-in crafty fun as you shop! While the Kids Club events are FREE, the MakeBreak crafting events require participants to purchase the base materials (or bring them from home).
See the list of upcoming events here!

Rona Canada: Kiddos Workshops

Head to your nearest RONA store and join their one of their monthly Kiddos Workshops, featuring building projects intended for kids aged 5-12. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a fun activity as a family, spark the creativity of your little ones, and get advice from the on-site experts.
See the list of upcoming events here!

More Retailers Offering Occasional Special Events & Workshops:

Apple Store
Do your older kids and teens want to learn photography, videography, and/or coding? Check out the online calendar of your local Apple store for workshops, which often run during the school year.

Mastermind Toys
Check out the newly revamped Mastermind Toys for FREE events and in-store activities! These might include LEGO® Make & Take Events, store openings, story times, scavenger hunts, and more.

Staples Canada
Register for FREE on Eventbrite for their regular crafts and free activities. Collaborations include popular kids brands, such as National Geographic, Crayola, LEGO, Staedler, and more.

Toys R Us
Toys R Us sometimes hosts FREE in-store events, such as Valentines Day crafts, and some feature established brands like LEGO®, Barbie, Hasbro, and more.

Save some money with our list of Cheapies & Freebies in Toronto and the GTA here!