LEGO - Free Mini Build Today (Jan 7th 2014)

Our family has frequented the LEGO stores monthly free mini builds since our boys were small. These amazingly organized events are at your local LEGO store nationwide and provide your kids with a great field trip adventure. Kids learn engineering, math, science, and life skills like following instructions provided by others as a result of these events.

Today, Jan 7th 2014, the Lego Stores will be providing kids with a snow plow mini kit to take home with no obligation. Arrive early as the line builds pretty extensive and the stores offer only a limited quanity so first come first serve. I have not seen an instance where the stores were out of the kits however that is our experience at our local store.

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**Photo courtesy of the LEGO store website

To find a store near you, log onto their website at: LEGO Store Locations. You will also find the LEGO store calendar of events full of great information.

Written by guest writer and COO of fieldtripmom.com: Tim Bosek

This is a Non-Sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Please check with your local store for times and build information as it is subject to change without advanced notice.

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