Home Depot Kids Workshops have been around for nearly two decades. But they’ve become more popular for kids and parents in recent years. Not only are they free to attend, but they also give kids a creative project to take home and show off.
Home Depot gears workshops toward those ages 5 through 12, but anyone can attend.
While you take a break from browsing the best Home Depot deals, here’s how to register for Home Depot Kids Workshops and upcoming dates for 2024. Don’t forget to check out our full list of Home Depot shopping hacks for more freebies and money-saving tips.
Home Depot Kids Workshops are free craft events held on the first Saturday of every month.
These are fun (and totally free), building activities for kids, and each has a different craft kit for kids to tackle.
While these events are free, you do have to register online ahead of time to reserve your spot. You can choose from one of three hour-long time slots between 9 a.m. and noon.
The next Home Depot Kids Workshop is Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
It’s confirmed that the next Home Depot Kids Workshop will happen on Nov. 30, 2024. Kids will get a Cocoa Ornament to work on in stores. After the November event, the next Kids Workshop will happen on Dec. 7, 2024.
Home Depot lists dates for four upcoming workshops at a time. But you can generally expect them to happen on the first Saturday of each month. Registration for each workshop opens about one month in advance.
Upcoming Kids Workshop Dates:
Nov. 30, 2024: Cocoa Ornament (Register now)
Dec. 7, 2024: Holiday Snow Globe (Registration opens Dec. 1)
Jan. 4, 2025: Piggy Bank (Registration opens Dec. 8)
Feb. 1, 2025: Valentines Candy Box (Registration opens Jan. 5, 2025)
How to Register for Free Kids Workshops
To attend a free Kids Workshop at Home Depot, be sure to register online ahead of time (at least one day in advance). You’ll just need to complete the online form to reserve your spot. You can usually reserve spots for up to four kids per event, depending on your store’s availability. Here’s how to register:
Visit the Kids Workshop page on HomeDepot’s website.
Click “Sign Up” under “In-Store Kids Workshops.”
Complete the form and select a workshop.
Click “Register” to reserve your spot(s).
Home Depot will send you an email confirmation right after you register with details about the workshop.
KCL TIP: Be sure to arrive at the workshop early. Home Depot hands out craft kits on a first-come, first-served basis. And because they’re so popular, they tend to go fast.
Previous Kids Workshops at Home Depot
2024 Workshop Dates
January 2024: Delivery Truck Workshop
February 2024: Valentine Basket Workshop
March 2024: Butterfly House Workshop
April 2024: Lattice Planter Workshop
May 2024: Blooming Picture Frame Workshop
June 2024: Grill Gift Card Box Workshop
July 2024: Soccer Game Workshop
August 2024: Whiteboard Workshop
September 2024: Field Goal Game Workshop
October 2024: Fire Rescue Truck Workshop
November 2024: Cocoa Ornament Workshop
2023 Workshop Dates
January 2023: Snowball Game Workshop
February 2023: Valentine Vase Workshop
March 2023: Pinball Game Workshop
April 2023: Poolside Birdhouse Workshop
May 2023: Flower Planter Workshop
June 2023: Putting Green Workshop
July 2023: Fireworks Bean Bag Toss Workshop
August 2023: Treasure Chest Workshop
September 2023: Microscope Workshop
October 2023: Floatplane Workshop
November 2023: Horseshoe Game Workshop
December 2023: Gingerbread House Workshop
At-Home Kids Workshop Extensions
Home Depot and Discovery Education power Science Fair Central — a site to help kids practice STEAM skills. Here, you’ll find extension activities for your Home Depot workshop crafts.
Let’s say you attend the June 2024 workshop and build a grill gift card box in stores. When you get home, you can add to your grill and build a model deck around it with the online extension project.
All the Home Depot craft extensions are free. You can print the full instructions and materials list from your computer at home.
Home Depot Kids Workshop FAQs
Are Kids Workshops free?
You don’t have to pay to attend Home Depot Kids Workshops. As long as you register for the event beforehand, you can attend the workshop and get a craft kit for free.
How old should kids be for Home Depot workshops?
Kids Workshops are best for ages 5 through 12. However, Home Depot welcomes kids of all ages.
What do Home Depot Workshop kits include?
Each Home Depot craft kit for kids has the following items:
Building materials and craft instructions
A free certificate of achievement
A workshop apron
A commemorative pin
Do you have to register for kids workshops ahead of time?
Yes, you have to register for Home Depot Kids Workshops ahead of time, or you won’t be able to attend. Visit the Kids Workshop page on Home Depot’s website to register for the next free event.
Can you buy Home Depot craft kits online?
Home Depot used to offer craft kits for kids online for $5 apiece. But lately, they’re hard to find in stock.
Your best bet is to register for an in-store workshop and get to the event early. This is the best way to get your hands on free Home Depot crafts for kids.
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