Home Depot Kids Workshops are one of our favorite free activities for kids. On the first Saturday of the month, visit your local Home Depot to build a fun kit. We love these simple wood kits that help our kids learn how to use a hammer and follow instructions. Home Depot Kids Workshops are super fun for lots of ages.
On the first Saturday of each month, Home Depot hosts Kids Workshops at their stores for FREE. They have a project for kids to build with the help of a parent. They hand out kits from 9-12 pm. Most stores require registration, so make sure to check with your local store. You can register online, and it is all free.
Building in Person
Make sure to arrive early to the Kids Workshop because sometimes they run out of kits. Every child receives their own apron to protect their clothes. Hold on to the apron and bring it back next time. After you check in, they give your child a kit. Each month has a different kit to build. Then head over to the tables that are set up and start to put the kit together. The store has all the supplies set out to use: wood glue, screwdrivers, and hammers.
All of the kits are simple and even our 2 year olds have used hammers and nails to build the Home Depot Kid Workshop Kits. We usually spend about 20-30 minutes putting kits together. Once you are done with your project, show the helpers your project and they will give you a pin. Kids love to keep the pins on their aprons, and we always see children there with a ton of pins!
We like to take the projects home and paint or decorate them with markers and stickers. Sometimes the store will have paint available, but if we take it home we don’t need to wait for the project to dry.
Other Options
Home Depot also allows you to pick up your kids and take them home. This option is still FREE. You can pick up kits at the customer service desk or at the station area on the first Saturday of the month in the morning. Most stores usually hand them out from 9:00-Noon, but you should check with your local Home Depot. This option was added after Covid, and I’m not sure it is still an option, so I am going to ask and see.
Once you have your kit, you can take it home to build as a family. Make sure you have a hammer and glue around. Our boys have enjoyed building at home because then we can paint and add fun decorations that aren’t provided in the store.
Put these dates on your calendar, so you don’t miss any Kid Workshops. You can register here. Jut make sure to select your local store when you register.
- February 7: Penguin Mailbox
- March 7: Leprechaun Trap
- April 4: Farm Planter
- May 2: Keepsake BoxÂ
- June 6: Goalie Game
- July 4: Go Kart
- August 1: Rocket Game
- September 5: School Bus Organizer
- October 3: Witch Candy Box
- November 7: Dump Truck
- November 21: Christmas Car Ornament
- December 5: Holiday Train
- Januar 2, 2027: Claw Machine Bank
Guess what? Lowe’s also offers free kits for kids to build. They have different pick up dates and rules, so visit their website for details, or read our post for all the info about Lowe’s Kid Workshops.
My kids love this! We haven’t done it in years though… Since Isaac was born, because wrangling 3 kids on my own, one being a busy toddler is not my idea of fun! But, now he’s the perfect age, huh?! Yay for another fun activity!