Free Holiday Craft Classes for Kids at Home Improvement Stores
Sign up early for free holiday wood-shop builds for kids 4 and older, with take-home projects and badges.
Yes, Home Depot and Lowe's both hold free in-store holiday craft classes where kids build small wood projects to take home. Kids Workshops and Kids Club are the stores' monthly hands-on building sessions for children, with holiday-themed kits in season. Home Depot holds its session on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.
to noon, with online registration for a store spot, according to the Home Depot store listing. Lowe's runs monthly in-store workshops for children ages 4 and older through a free MyLowe's Rewards account with a Kids Profile, according to Lowe's February 2026 announcement.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 03, 2026.
What do kids build?
Holiday sessions center on small wood kits such as trains, engines and other seasonal keepsakes. Kids assemble, decorate and keep the finished project. A parent or guardian stays with the child and helps as needed.
Lowe's lists its Holiday Engine build as an in-store Red Vest workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with sign-in required to register, according to the Lowe's Holiday Engine registration page. Home Depot projects have included a kid-sized apron, commemorative pin and certificate while supplies last.
Supplies, aprons and badges vary by store and date.
When and where do workshops meet?
Home Depot workshops meet inside participating stores on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Families pick a specific store during online registration because space is assigned by location.
Lowe's workshops meet inside participating stores from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Red Vest associates leading the build.
Holiday demand is high, so families should check the store events page early for the current project and time slot.
How do you register?
Advance online registration is required because space is limited and walk-in spots are not assured. Home Depot notes supplies last limits, while Lowe's requires registration and parent or guardian attendance. Create any needed rewards profile before the holiday window opens.
- Create a free MyLowe's Rewards account and add a Kids Profile for each child 4 or older.
- Select your store, project and time slot on the store events page.
- Save the confirmation and arrive promptly to claim the kit and instructions.
What should families expect on the day?
Expect a busy, short building session with shared tools, paint and stickers. Children work at tables with an adult helper nearby. Finished projects are often still wet, so bring a bag or box for the trip home.
Arrive early, bring the confirmation and keep the group small when possible. If a store is full, ask staff about cancellations or the next monthly build rather than waiting without a reserved kit.