Holiday Restaurant, Entertainment & Retail Deals

(Snag a Free photo with Santa at Bass Pro Shops)

FREE activities and entertainment…

*A.C. Moore
On Sunday 11/27 from 6-8PM, Buy Glitter-It! Ornaments and decorate them FREE!  Also, attend the FREE Demonstrations: Wreath decorations from 6-8PM and Filled Mint Christmas candies from 1-3PM.  Go here for more details.

*AMC Theaters
Head on over here to print a coupon for a FREE small popcorn, valid 12/2, 12/3, and 12/4!  Also, get a free $5 concession card for every $40 in gift cards purchased. Available in theaters only. Head on over here for more details.

*Bass Pro Shops
Starting 11/5-12/24 Monday-Friday, from 5 to 7PM and every weekend, Saturday & Sunday, from noon to 5PM, kids can take part in making crafts and holiday ornaments, snowman door hanger or animal sun catcher and construct great ornaments out of fishing bobbers, Popsicle sticks, jingle bells and more—even decorate Christmas cookies December 19th-24th! Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule. Get a Free fun Santa Bandz bracelet offered every weekday to the first 150 kids who visit Santa’s Wonderland Monday through Friday from 5-7PM (a different style will be offered each week). Also, get a Free 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa from 3PM to 8PM Monday through Friday, Saturday’s 10AM to 8PM and Sunday’s noon to 5PM. Go here for all the details.

*Blockbuster Express
Get a Free Twilight Saga movie rental from blockbuster kiosks with promo code TWILIGHTSAGA from now until 11/30/11 at midnight.  Also, now through midnight on Sunday 11/27, whenever you rent 2 Movies and use the promo code GIVETHANKS you’ll get one free.

*Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores
On Saturday 11/26 from 11AM-1PM attend the Cricut Imagine Machine & Crafting with 3M Adhesives demo.  From 3-5PM, attend the Gift Wrapping Tips & Bow-Making with Bowdabra. Go here for more details.

*Lakeshore Learning
On Saturday 11/26 from 11AM-3PM kids can create an Autumn Wind Chime. Go here for more details.

*Legoland Florida
Whenever you buy one adult ticket to Legoland Florida, you can get a Child’s ticket free ($55 savings). Be sure to enter promo code 11090601 at checkout.

*Macy’s
Currently, you can write a letter to Santa and help make wishes come true! Bring your stamped letter to Macy’s and drop it into Santa’s Letterbox. For every letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation up to $1,000,000.

*Redbox
Now through December 12th, Redbox is offering free rental codes through its BINGO promotion. To play, simply sign up for a Redbox account if you don’t already have one, rent a movie or video game, and enter your email address at the time of rental. You’ll then receive a BINGO letter, and every time you spell BINGO, you’ll get a free Redbox rental! Go here for more details.

(Thanks, Freebie Shark, Fran, Jo, Thrifty Today, Karena, and The Frugal Pinoy!)

Restaurant deals and coupons…

*Applebees
Receive a $10 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase. Contact your local restaurant for more details.

*Beef ‘O Brady’s
Head on over here to print a $5 off $25 purchase coupon, valid through 11/30.

*Benihana
Through 12/31, get a $10 promotional card with the purchase of a $50 gift card. The promotional card is valid starting 1/2/2012. Head on over here for more details.

*California Pizza Kitchen
Whenever you purchase $100 in gift cards or egift cards through December 24th, you’ll get a free $20 rewards card redeemable January 3rd through March 6th, 2012! Go here for more details or to purchase gift cards.

*Carl’s Junior
Get a FREE $6 Burger when you purchase a $20 Gift Card at Carl’s Jr. Go here for more details.

*Carrabba’s
Receive $20 in bonus gift cards with every $100 in gift cards. Go here for more details.

*Chick-fil-A
The 2012 Chick-fil-A Trail Grazers calendar is available at all restaurants or buy online here! The calendars cost $6… but will pay for itself in NO time, as there are $35 worth of FREE food coupons inside!

*Chili’s
Head on over hereto print a coupon for a FREE Chips and Skillet Queso when signing up for their email club.  Also, starting November 25th, Chili’s is offering up 30 days of deals with different offers every day. You can print the following coupons valid on 11/25-11/27 only.

Friday November 25 – Free Appetizer w/ Entree Purchase
Saturday November 26 – 10% Off when you buy $100 of Gift Cards
Sunday November 27 – $20 Dinner for Two

*Culver’s
Whenever you text culvers15 to 50101, you’ll receive a free scoop of custard with any purchase!

*Groupon Now!
If you’re looking for an inexpensive lunch idea, be sure to head on over to Groupon Now! to snag a lunch for ONLY $1! Just select your city from the drop-down menu to see the different lunch options available in your area. Groupon Now! is a new Groupon feature that offers thousands of lunch deals on demand, all for ONLY $1!

*Honey Baked Ham
Head on over here to print new Turkey Dinner, Breakfast bundle, and other coupons, valid through 11/27.

*IHOP
Through 1/31/12, you can score a $5 off coupon when you purchase a $25 gift card. Head on over here for more details.

*Marie Callender’s
Go here to print a coupon for $10 off any Holiday Feast, valid through 12/30.

*McCormick & Schmick’s
Head on over here and “Like” McCormick and Schmick’s on Facebook, place your vote for one of their cocktail recipes, and you’ll get a printable coupon good for a FREE Happy Hour Appetizer. You can find this offer under the “Shake It Up Contest” tab.

*Outback Steakhouse
Through 12/31, get a FREE $20 Bonus Card for each $100 in Outback gift cards purchased. Upload your own photo for a custom gift card, or choose from Outback-branded holiday gift cards. The free bonus gift cards are valid from 1/1/2012 through 2/10/2012 (maximum of 10 bonus cards per order).

*Restaurant.com
Head on over here to send up to 40 FREE $10 Restaurant.com gift cards to your friends!

*Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Get a $5 bonus gift card for every $25 gift card purchase. Expires 1/1/12. Bonus gift card good starting 1/2/12. Go here for more details.

*Rotolo’s Pizzeria
Whenever you sign up for their e-newsletter, you’ll receive coupons for free items. This restaurant is only located in AZ, AL, and FL.

*Ruby Tuesday
Receive a $15 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase (+ free shipping!). Head on over here for more details.

*Shoney’s
Whenever you purchase $25 in gift cards, you’ll receive $10 in Shoney’s bucks! Also, head on over here and “like” them on Facebook to print a coupon for a FREE Hot Fudge Cake with menu item or buffet purchase.

*Smokey Bones
Head on over here to print a $10 off $20 coupon, valid through November 27th.

*Souper Salad
Head on over here to print a coupon for a $4.99 buffet with NO beverage purchase required (up to 4 people), valid 11/25-11/27.

*Steak N Shake
Get $5 certificate when you buy $20 in gift cards. Expires 12/31/11. Head on over here for more details.

*Subway
For the entire month of November, you can snag a FREE 6-inch sandwich of your choice when you buy a 6-inch sandwich before 9AM! Check out the Subway Facebook page for more information. Be sure to call your local Subway restaurant to make sure they’re participating; keep in mind that most Subways open at 7AM.

*T.G.I. Friday’s
Hurry on over to the T.G.I. Friday’s Facebook page, “like” them and click on the Free Appetizer Coupon tab to snag a coupon valid for a FREE appetizer with a group of 3 or more (valid in the bar only through 12/31). Also, whenever you purchase $25 in gift cards at TGI Friday’s, you’ll receive a $5 bonus bites card.

*Uno Chicago Grill
Get a $5 bonus voucher when you give $25. Head on over here for more details.

*White Castle
Whenever you “like” White Castle on Facebook, you can get coupon for a FREE sweet potato fry with dipping sauce, valid through 12/31.

(Thanks, Kara and The Brainy Buyer!)

Score great savings at the stores with these *HOT* coupons…

.. AND don’t forget that Saturday 11/26 is Small Business Saturday and you can help support small businesses and fuel the economy.  Go here for more details. (Thanks, Gayle!)

*Ace Hardware
Head on over here and enter the zip code 90210 (page 8 for me) to print a coupon for 50% off one regular priced item under $30, valid on 11/26 only at participating stores.

*Aeropostale
Head on over here to print a coupon for $25 off your $100 purchase, valid through 11/30.

*Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Nobles is offering up a $10 eGift Card when you buy $100 in gift cards or eGift cards. Expires December 5, 2011. Head on over here to print a coupon for 40% off one item from the Toys & Games, Adult Games & Puzzles, or Gift section only, valid through 11/24.

*Bath & Body Works
Get a Free gift (up to a $13 value) with any $10 purchase with this printable in-store coupon, valid through 12/24.

*Burlington Coat Factory
Burlington Coat Factory is doing the Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive where you can take gently used coats for the less fortunate, and in return you get 10% off your entire purchase. Head on over here for more details.

*Carters
Go here to print a coupon for 20% off your $40 purchase, valid through 12/31.

*Eddie Bauer
On Friday 11/26, get 40% off everything in-store only until Noon. They’re also giving customers $50 in Eddie Bauer Bucks with any purchase, valid for $50 towards a $150+ purchase from November 29th – December 8th.

*Gordmans
Head on over here to print a coupon for 20% off any single item, valid through 11/27.

*Half Price Books
Get a $5 coupon with a $25 gift card purchase. Offer expires 12/24/11. Go here for more details.

*Kohl’s
Head on over here to print a 15% off everything coupon (all sale, regular, and clearance prices), valid through 11/27.

*Kmart
Get $50 in gaming coupons** when you buy $110 or more in gaming software for Shop Your Way Members only. Offer valid 11/1/2011 thru 11/30/2011. Major appliances—washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, freezers and over-the-range microwaves—excluded. **Buy $40-$109.99 of gaming get a $15 gaming coupon; buy $110 or more of gaming software, get a $15 & $35 gaming coupon. Limit $50 in coupons per transaction. Purchase requirement includes regular-, sale- and/or clearance-priced items & must be made in a single transaction. Gaming coupons redeemable 11/13/11–11/23/11. See store for details.

*Michael’s
Head on over here to print the following coupons:

*30% off ENTIRE Purchase including sale items , valid Thurs November 24th 4PM-10PM
*50% off any ONE regular price item, valid Friday, November 25th 12PM-9:30PM
*25% off ENTIRE Purchase including sale items,  valid Friday November 25th 6AM-12PM
*50% off any ONE regular price item, valid Sat. November 26th 12PM-9:30PM
*20% off ENTIRE purchase, valid Nov 26th 8AM-12PM

*Old Navy
Head on over to the Old Navy Facebook page to print a $5 off $25 coupon for even more savings!

*The Children’s Place
Through 12/31, for every $40 eGift card you send, you’ll get a $10 eGift card. Head on over here for more details.

*Victoria’s Secret
Currently, Victoria’s Secret has beauty gift sets and perfumes starting at $15, including their new Victoria’s Secret Angle Eau de Parfum (retail value around $60!).  These seem to be very popular so you may want to call your store to make sure they are still in stock before heading over there.

*World Market
Head on over here to print a coupon for 25% off all furniture, valid through 11/24.

*Yankee Candles
Go here to print a Buy 2 Jars or Tumblers, Get 2 Free coupon, valid through 11/27.

(Thanks, Couponers United, Your Retail Helper, and Kelseu!)