FREE outdoors event at Bass Pro Shops helps families prep for summer fun

WHAT: Summer is almost upon us and for those who have been dreaming about warm-weather activities, the Go Outdoors event at Bass Pro Shops provides a great opportunity to learn new skills and gear up for camping, hiking, kayaking, fishing, picnicking and many more summer adventures. Go Outdoors offers a variety of free activities including how-to seminars for kids and adults, workshops, kids crafts, giveaways and a chance to win a dream vacation and fishing excursion in the Florida Keys.

WHEN: Saturday, May 20:

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Bass Pro Shops and Kansas City Barbecue Society present a free BBQ sampling: Award-winning teams showcasing their pitmaster culinary expertise*

1:30 p.m. – Fun Backyard BBQ: Tips from grills to backyard games for the perfect outdoor grilling session

4:30 p.m. – Family Camping: Conquering campfires, cooking and comfort

Sunday, May 21:

1 p.m. – Kids & Camping: Time outdoors and fun stuff to bring

3 p.m. – Kayaking: Basics for family fun

Saturday, May 27:

Noon to 5 p.m. – Free photo download: kids can choose from two different options and receive a fun critters booklet.

Noon to 5 p.m. – Free catch and release pond

Noon to 5 p.m. – Free craft activities for kids

12:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Free Flossie’s Funnel Cake samples

1:30 p.m. – Critters and creatures kids’ workshop

2:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America presents: Fish Cleaning Tips seminar

Sunday, May 28:

12:30 to 5 p.m. – Free photo download: kids can choose from two different options and receive a fun critters booklet.

12:30 to 5 p.m. – Free catch and release pond

12:30 to 5 p.m. – Free craft activities for kids

12:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Free Flossie’s Funnel Cake samples

1:30 p.m. – Critters and creatures kids’ workshop

2:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America presents: Fish cleaning tips seminar

WHERE: Bass Pro Shops locations in the U.S. and Canada**

For more information and the Go Outdoors event and sale and Ultimate Outdoors Giveaway, visit http://www.basspro.com/gooutdoors

*Harlingen, Texas, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario and Moncton/Dieppe, New Brunswick will not offer BBQ sampling.

**Islamorada, Florida will not offer the Go Outdoors event. Events can vary by location. See stores for details at http://www.basspro.com/stores

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