Looking for FREE kids events in October 2026? Mark your calendars! There are several fun, family-friendly events happening throughout October at stores including Home Depot, Lowe’s, IKEA, Barnes & Noble and JCPenney.
From Halloween crafts and LEGO builds to a free trick-or-treat tote and a firefighting plane workshop, there are plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained without spending a lot of money.
Here are the free kids events to add to your October 2026 calendar.
October 3 – Home Depot Witch Candy Box Build
Head to Home Depot on Saturday, October 3 for a FREE Kids Workshop featuring a Witch Candy Box Build.
Kids can create their own Halloween-themed candy box during this hands-on workshop. Home Depot’s October workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Details here
October 3 – Lowe’s FREE Trick-or-Treat Tote Bag
Lowe’s is offering a FREE Trick-or-Treat Tote Bag event on October 3.
Kids can score a fun Halloween-themed tote that’s perfect for trick-or-treating later in the month. Details here
October 3 – IKEA Halloween Cookies & Cinnamon Buns
Stop by participating IKEA locations on October 3 for a Halloween-themed kids event featuring Halloween cookies and cinnamon buns. Details here
October 9–11 – Barnes & Noble FREE Halloween LEGO Build
Barnes & Noble is hosting a FREE Halloween LEGO Build at participating locations from October 9–11.
Kids can participate in a Halloween-themed LEGO building activity and take home their creation. Details here
October 10 – JCPenney FREE Dalmatian Fireman Craft
Head to JCPenney on Saturday, October 10 for another FREE Kids Zone event.
This month’s activity is a Dalmatian Fireman Craft, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Supplies are available while quantities last. Details here
October 17 – Lowe’s FREE Firefighting Plane Workshop
Lowe’s is hosting a FREE Firefighting Plane Kids Workshop on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kids will get to build their own firefighting plane during this hands-on workshop. Registration is available through the MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Club program. Details here
Save These FREE October Kids Events!
October is packed with free things to do with kids, especially with Halloween right around the corner.
Save these dates:
- October 3: Home Depot – Witch Candy Box Build
- October 3: Lowe’s – FREE Trick-or-Treat Tote Bag
- October 3: IKEA – Halloween Cookies & Cinnamon Buns
- October 9–11: Barnes & Noble – Halloween LEGO Build
- October 10: JCPenney – Dalmatian Fireman Craft
- October 17: Lowe’s – Firefighting Plane Workshop
