FREE LEGO BUILDS, HOLIDAY CRAFTS & SANTA PHOTOS • NOVEMBER 2026
Fill your November calendar with hands-on fun and holiday memories! We’ve gathered free builds, take-home crafts and Santa photos, plus the details you need to plan your visit. Save the guide and share it with another family looking for budget-friendly things to do.
Checked November 13, 2026. All times are local. Participation, age guidance and reservations vary. Limited kits can run out, and registering does not guarantee availability unless the organizer says so. Confirm your specific location before traveling.
LEGO Store: Free Reindeer Build — November 13
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 • 5–7 PM • AGES 6+
Kick off the holiday season with a little building fun! Participating LEGO Stores are hosting a free reindeer make-and-take event, so guests can build a small model and bring it home. The offer is limited to one build per guest, available first come, first served while supplies last. The model is not available for purchase. Check your local store’s participation; the Fritz Farm store in Lexington, Kentucky is excluded from this event. See LEGO’s event details.
Barnes & Noble: Free LEGO Holiday Build — November 13–15
NOVEMBER 13–15 • SELECT STORES • TIMES VARY
Add a free holiday build to your bookstore visit. Select Barnes & Noble locations are hosting LEGO holiday build events during this weekend. Dates, start times, age guidance and reservation requirements vary by location; listings commonly indicate ages 10+. Kits and spaces are limited, and some sessions are already full. Contact your local store before going rather than assuming every store hosts a session on each day. Find your Barnes & Noble and check its events.
Macy’s / Toys“R”Us: Free LEGO Santa’s Sleigh — November 14
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • SELECT MACY’S TOYS“R”US LOCATIONS
Build a festive keepsake to celebrate Macy’s 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade! Participating stores are offering a free LEGO Santa’s Sleigh build to take home. No purchase is required; one per person while supplies last. Local start and end times vary. The Bay Plaza and Staten Island store listings show noon–3 p.m.; check the exact listing for the store you plan to visit. Find a Macy’s and review upcoming events.
JCPenney Kids Zone: Free 3D Turkey Craft — November 14
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • 11 AM–NOON
Make a Thanksgiving decoration without buying a full cart of craft supplies! Kids can create a free 3D turkey at the JCPenney Kids Zone event. The program also offers an ID badge, lanyard and monthly collector’s pin, with an extra 10% off coupon for parents, subject to its terms. Registration is not required according to the event listings; supplies and participation may vary. Check JCPenney Kids Zone details.
Lowe’s: Free Holiday Engine Workshop — November 14
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • SESSIONS FROM 10 AM • REGISTRATION REQUIRED
All aboard for a hands-on holiday project! Kids can build their own Holiday Engine at Lowe’s. The workshop is aimed at ages 4–11, with sessions listed between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; availability depends on your selected store. Sign in to a Lowe’s account, select a location and reserve an available time before heading out. Register for the Holiday Engine workshop.
Michaels: Free Air Dry Clay Figurines — November 14
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • 10 AM–NOON • AGES 4+
Turn a little clay into a holiday character! This free Hallmark-inspired Kids Club event lets families follow the featured project or create a custom holiday design. Michaels lists the class at its stores with supplies for the activity. Check local class availability before visiting. View the Michaels figurine event.
Michaels: Free Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments — November 15
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 • 1–3 PM • AGES 13+
Create a handmade ornament for the tree or a gift! Use cookie cutters, clay, paint and foliage for texture at this free Hallmark-inspired workshop. This Sunday class is listed for ages 13+, so it is not the same age group as Saturday’s Kids Club event. Confirm availability with your store. View the Michaels ornament event.
The Home Depot: Free Christmas Car Ornament — November 21
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 • 9 AM–NOON • REGISTER AHEAD
Build a holiday keepsake together! The November 21 workshop is listed as a Christmas Car Ornament project, giving kids a chance to assemble and decorate a small wooden ornament. The program is generally designed for ages 5–12 with an accompanying adult. Reserve through the workshop page and confirm your store’s session and kit availability. Check Home Depot workshop registration.
Lakeshore Learning: Free Cube Buddies Craft — November 21
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 • 11 AM–3 PM
Let their imagination take shape! Lakeshore’s November Imagination Builders event features a free Cube Buddies craft. The official 2026 calendar lists the event across locations and also notes a free winter activities guide. Check the current event page for any local changes before visiting. See Lakeshore’s current event details.
Target: LEGO Holiday Event & Free Gift Tag — November 21
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 • NOON–4 PM • PARTICIPATING STORES
Here is the Target LEGO event to put on your calendar: deal-site reports list a LEGO holiday event with a free LEGO-themed gift tag at participating stores. The festive tote requires a qualifying purchase; it is not an unconditional giveaway. The Freebie Guy reports qualifying LEGO Harry Potter sets for the tote. Free Stuff Finder also reports a LEGO Harry Potter make-and-take activity and activity booklet at just four flagship locations—do not expect a free LEGO build at every Target. Target’s own event page could not be loaded during our check, so confirm your store and purchase terms before making a special trip. Check Target’s LEGO event page • Read the reported offer • Read the flagship activity details.
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s: Free Santa Photo — Through December 24
NOVEMBER 8–DECEMBER 24 • FREE 4×6 PHOTO
Capture a holiday memory with Santa! Santa’s Wonderland offers a complimentary 4×6 photo and shareable video. Reserve a free appointment up to seven days ahead for a smoother visit; walk-ins are accepted as space allows on a first-come basis. Extra photo packages are available for purchase. Weekday visits also feature Santa ornament crafts November 9–27 while supplies last. Reserve at Bass Pro Shops • Reserve at Cabela’s.
Before you head out
Check the event listing for your exact store, reserve where required, and arrive within your chosen session. Adult supervision may be required. Most activities in this guide are free without purchase; Target’s tote is a separate purchase-required bonus. Do not assume the decorative craft imagery in the graphic is an exact photograph of the kit you will receive.
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