Elmo's Birthday Party at Borders

 Celebrate Elmo's 3rd birthday at Borders on Saturday, Feb 26th at 2:00 PM with music, stories, crafts and more! Please note that this is not a costume character event. Activities will vary by store.  Be sure to check with your local Borders to be sure they are participating in this event.

Silverlicious Celebration at Borders

Saturday, Feb 12th at 2:00 PM celebrate Silverlicious with games, crafts, giveaways and a Pinkalicious Parade at Borders.  All Pinkalicious fans ages 4 to 8 are welcome. Check with your local Borders for participation in this event.

Holly Jolly Christmas Party at Borders

Saturday, Dec 11th, at 11:00 AM Borders will be hosting a  Holly Jolly Christmas party for 3 -8 year olds with games, sing-alongs, stories and much more.   To get all the details or to find a Borders near you check out their webpage.

What are you doing this weekend?

Do you need some ideas for a fun family activity this weekend?  Maybe you can checkout one of these great kid friendly events. 

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic

Make a pumpkin centerpiece at Michael's

Border's Build a Bear Storytime

Visit Santa at Bass Pro Shop

Bakugan Battle League

Visit AC Moore Saturday (11/16) between 1 and 3 pm for a Cardmaking Make ‘n Take

or plan a picnic, bike ride, trip to a local park to enjoy the beautiful, crisp fall weather. 

Borders Build - a -Bear Storytime

Check here to see if a store in your area is participating.

Borders Halloween Event

Borders invites you to attend their annual Spooktacular Halloween Party on Saturday, October 30th at 11:00 AM. Children 3 - 8 can enjoy storytime and join in on a costume parade.  Events and details vary by store so check your location before leaving home.

Borders Teacher Appreciation Day

Borders Bookstores is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Days now through Sunday, October 10th. Teachers and homeschooling parents will receive 25% off the list price when they show proof of their educator’s status. This offer is valid in-store only.  They are holding a special reception just for you on Saturday, October 9th from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

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Olivia Goes to Venice Kids Event at Borders

Borders is celebrating the release of Olivia Goes to Venice. Enjoy this special kids event for all Olivia fans, age 5 -8 on Saturday, October 2 at 11:00 AM.  Participating stores, dates and times may vary so check your local store.


Please note this is not a costume character event.

Borders Cat in the Hat Event

Filled with both adventure and silliness, THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT!, is based on the acclaimed The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library book series. It will appeal to preschoolers' natural curiosity, and engage them in the process of scientific exploration and discovery. Saturday, September 18, at 11:00 AM join Border's in celebrating this new PBS kids series! There will be stories, games, stickers and more! This is not a costume character event. Check here to see if your local store is participating.
In the meantime visit http://www.seussville.com/ for games and activities.

Border's Event for Teens

Mockingjay, the third and last installment of The Hunger Games, will be released on August 24. Pick up your copy at this special fan event on Saturday, August 28th at 4:00 PM.  This book/event is for readers ages 14 to 17. NOTE: This is NOT an author event.  Check here for varying dates and times at participating stores.

BORDER’S BOOKS SPECIAL KIDS EVENT

Saturday, July 17th at 2 pm. Borders will be celebrating the movie release of Ramona and Beezus by having Storytime, Games, Giveaways and more.

Also, Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Event started yesterday, and will continue through July 18th. Target sponsors both free and discount admissions to arts and cultural events nationwide. Over this weekend, there will be  many museums and performing arts centers offering FREE admission to events. You can go HERE and choose your closest city and look for Arts & Wonder marked events to see what’s free in your area!

Borders Toy Story 3 Event

On Saturday, June 12 at 11am, Borders is having a special Toy Story 3 event to celebrate the movie’s release on June 18. Kids can do crafts, storytime, games, receive giveaways, and more.

Family Fun at Local Retailers

If you are a fan of "Fancy Nancy” like I am, your time has come. Stop by your local Borders Books this Saturday and celebrate her new book, Fancy Nancy Poet Extraordinaire.
This event, ideal for children aged 4-8, will feature poetry games, Fancy Nancy crafts and kids poetry readings. Find the closest participating store here.






If Fancy Nancy is not your style you could head over to Toys R Us for a playdate with Thomas the Train. This fun event should entertain children aged 2-5. Look here for the nearest location.

Looking for a hands on activity, attend Lowe's Build and Grow Workshop and create this cute wooden flower planter this Saturday. The workshops are free, start at 10am, and you can register and find your closest location here.