Fun at home depot

Did you know that the first Saturday of each month your local Home Depot offers a free and fun kids event?  It's recommended for ages five and up.  My son's friend told him about it and of course we had to give it a try.  My son won't be five until September, and he probably was a bit young for the activitiy, but with our help he was able to complete the project and have fun!

The project for July was making a small wood Penske truck.  Kids received an apron to wear, complete with logo, and all the parts to make the little truck.  Tables were out with glue and hammers.  My son said the nails were dangerous, so he didn't want to assemble the truck.  He helped sand the wood, and did a little bit of the hammering.  He finished the truck by painting it and later applying the decals provided.  He was so excited to have a completed truck.  He also received a certificate of participation and a little pin for his apron with the project on it.  We are planning to go to the next one.

I was impressed with seeing so many kids at the event.  There were kids with aprons covered in pins!  Apparently it's a very popular event.  The employees were really helpful and kind. It made such an impression on my son that now he wants to have his birthday party there!  I don't think they do parties!