July 2017
Family Summer Camp
Activities Include BB Range Archery Range Casting Targets Free Crafts (Noon-2:00 only)** Workshops at Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm (receive a pin for attending each seminar) Outdoor Game area (NEW THIS YEAR)
Find out more »September 2017
Boy Scout Month at Bass Pro Shops
September is Boy Scout Month at Bass Pro Shops! Merit Badge Classes will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the month. The class schedule is as follows: Tuesday, September 5th: FISHING Wednesday, September 6th: RIFLE SHOOTING Thursday, September 7th: FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Tuesday, September 12th: RIFLE SHOOTING Wednesday, September 13th: FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Thursday, September 14th: FISHING Tuesday, September 19th: FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Wednesday, September 20th: FISHING Thursday, September 21st: RIFLE SHOOTING Tuesday, September 26th:…
Find out more »April 2018
Dog Days
Bass Pro's Dog Days Family Event includes: Free giveaway to the first 100 dogs starting at 11AM! Free photo download with your pets Seminars at Noon and 2PM - Topics to come. Best Trick Contest at 1PM - First and Second Place prizes! Special Guests: VCA Bolingbrook Animal Hospital NAWS Humane Society of Illinois *Updated as more guests confirm! *Please be kind and remember to clean up after your pets! *As always, we are a pet-friendly location. Please make sure…
Find out more »Dog Days at Bass Pro
FREE Dog Days Event! April 7, 2018 from 11AM until 3PM. Bass Pro's Dog Days Family Event includes: Free giveaway to the first 100 dogs starting at 11AM! Free photo download with your pets Seminars at Noon and 2PM - Topics to come. Best Trick Contest at 1PM - First and Second Place prizes! Special Guests: VCA Bolingbrook Animal Hospital NAWS Humane Society of Illinois *Updated as more guests confirm! *Please be kind and remember to clean up after your…
Find out more »May 2018
Free Mothers Day Photo
Free 4x6 photo. $5.00 packages available to purchase! The first 100 customers to get a photo taken will receive an accessory bag and sunglass case! (1 accessory bag and 1 sunglass case per family)
Find out more »Outdoor Basics
Outdoor Basics: Seminars/demos SATURDAY 11:00am - Kayaking: From Family Fun to the Tournament Trail (choose the kayak that fits the fun) 2:30pm - Paddle Sports Accessories (from life jackets to dry bags, choose for the adventure) 3:30pm - Table Top Grilling (from campsites to tailgates, best results anywhere you grill) SUNDAY 1:30pm - Fryers (from fish to French fries; fryer functions) 3:00pm - Dutch Ovens & Camp Cookware Basics (campsite cooking with Dutch ovens and camp cookware) *first 25 customers…
Find out more »Go Outdoors Family Event
Catch & Release Pond with live fish for kids to fish from! Both Saturday & Sunday! Free Kids' Workshop Saturday & Sunday at 1:30pm: Nature 4 Winged Wonders *first 25 kids to attend will receive a medallion and pouch! Fun Photo Download AND Crafts each day Saturday & Sunday 11am-4pm. FIRST 200 KIDS THAT COMPLETE THE POND AND PHOTO ACTIVITY WILL RECEIVE A FREE GIVEAWAY
Find out more »July 2018
Family Summer Camp
June 23 - July 22, 2018 Every Thursday, Saturday, Sunday Noon-4pm Activities include BB Gun Range, Archery Range, Casting Targets FREE Crafts from noon - 2pm daily This Year's Workshops : Thursdays: Noon: Fishing 101 1pm: Young Conservationist 2pm: Water Sports Basics 3pm: Emergency Preparedness Saturdays: Noon: Fishing 101 1pm: Shooting Sports 2pm: Young Conservationist 3pm: Camping Basics Sundays: Noon: Emergency Preparedness 1pm: Water Sports Basics 2pm: Shooting Sports 3pm: Camping Basics Receive a FREE lanyard and earn a FREE…
Find out more »September 2018
Boy Scout Month at Bass Pro
Bass Pro Shops ®and Cabela’s ®are offering three merit badge classes for Scouts. Classes are available at the store to help you work toward earning your badge on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & THURSDAYS beginning at 6pm according to the following schedule. Class size is limited. Register at Customer Service or call your local store. Classes available at all US locations except Islamorada. Not available in Canada.
Find out more »November 2018
Santas Wonderland
Free games and activities Nov 11-Dec 1 Weekdays Free Photo with Santa 5-8pm free craft 5-7pm Sat Free Photo with Santa 10-8pm free craft Noon-5pm Sun Free Photo with Santa and free craft Noon - 5 PM Nov 22 Free Photo with Santa 10-5pm free craft 3-5pm Nov 23 Free Photo with Santa 10-8 free craft 5-7pm Dec 2-23 Weekdays Free Photo with Santa 10-8pm free craft 5-7pm Sat Free Photo with Santa 10-8pm free craft Noon - 5pm Sun Free…
Find out more »December 2018
Breakfast with Santa
ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY Dates: Dec. 1 & Dec.8 Times: 8am - 10am Reservations required: 630-296-2600
Find out more »March 2019
Next Generation Kids Weekends
Kids Fishing Workshop Saturday, March 2 @ 2:30pm Free Fishing Patch to the first 50 kids to attend workshop! Saturday Noon-5pm AND Sunday Noon-4pm: Fish Bait Toss Challenge Free Photo Download Kids' Craft FREE Bobber Tin to the first 100 kids who complete a punch card each day with activities!
Find out more »April 2019
Easter Event
Free 4x6 Photo with Bunny Sat 11-6 Sun 12-5 Mon-Thur 5:30-7:30 Fri 2-8pm. See your local store for all the details. Free Giveaways on certain days and times Free crafts on certain days/times Free Easter Egg Hunt April 20 Registration begins at 1:30 for 2pm Start Ages 2-10.
Find out more »Dog Days
Free Photo Download 11-3 Free gift to the first 20 dogs to have their photo taken. Tag us on social media with #DogDays
Find out more »May 2019
Go Outdoor Kids Weekend
Catch & Release Pond Noon - 5pm each day! Kids' Camping Fun Workshop 1:30pm each day! *First 50 kids to attend will receive a wrist band! Free photo: Saturday Noon-5pm AND Sunday Noon-4pm Crafts: Saturday & Sunday Noon-4pm - Hanging Felt Memory Jar Punch Card: First 100 kids who complete the activities can turn in their card for a ladybug and or bumble bee crank flashlight Flossie's Funnel Cake & Uncle Buck's Hush Puppy Samples each day from 1-3pm!
Find out more »July 2019
Family Summer Event
Free workshops, crafts, games and more! Every Thur, Sat, and Sun June 22 - July 21
Find out more »August 2019
Labor Day Festival
Games, prizes, seminars, photos, crafts *While supplies last. Activities and styles may vary by location. See store for details.
Find out more »October 2019
Bass Pro Halloween Event
Halloween Photos: October 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 Saturdays and Sundays Noon-5pm October 25, 28-30 Friday, Monday-Wednesday 5-7pm October 31 Halloween 4-8pm *Photo Giveaways: October 19 & 20 and October 25-30 Glow in the dark treat bags for the first 75 kids to get their photo taken. October 31 - The first 150 kids to get their photo taken will receive a squeezable Jack-o-Lantern. Kid's Halloween Ring Toss: October 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 (weekends only)…
Find out more »November 2019
Santa’s Arrival and Kick-Off Event
Please join us for free Hot Chocolate and Cookies outside Bass Pro Shops entrance as we wait for Santa to arrive! Photos will begin approximately at 6:00pm. $5.00 Christmas Card Package Promotion begins November 16-26 (Limit of 3 packages per customer)! Santa Stocking Craft from 6pm-8pm
Find out more »Santa’s Wonderland
ENJOY THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS INSIDE EVERY BASS PRO SHOPS AND CABELA'S STORE! Free Photo with Santa, Free Crafts, Free Games & Activities. Check the website for details.
Find out more »Breakfast with Santa
Bass Pro Shops & Islamorada Fish Company Present: Breakfast with Santa! Saturday, November 30th and Saturday, December 7th 8:00-10:00 AM Kids 12 years and under $11.95/ Adults $16.95 Make your reservations today!
Find out more »March 2023
Spring Fishing Classic – Kids Weekend
Games, photos, and giveaways (while supply lasts)
Find out more »Spring Fishing Classic – Kids Weekend
Games, photos, and giveaways (while supply lasts)
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