Weekend Entertainment, Restaurant, & Retail Roundup (+ Tax Free Shopping Weekend for AR, GA, & MS)

With Back to School sales upon us, you may be interested in checking out when your select state is offering Tax Free Weekend! If you live in AR, GA or MS, this weekend means tax-free shopping for you! Head on over here to check out the details for your specific area.

Entertainment:

*A.C. Moore
Every Wednesday from July 29th through August 12th from 1-3PM, attend FREE Make & Take events! Go here for more details.

*American Girl
Throughout the month of August at various locations, girls ages 8 and up can participate in various FREE events. Head over here to see the full list of dates and participating locations as well as a phone number to make reservations.

*AMF Bowling
Mark your calendars! In honor of National Bowling Day on Saturday, August 8th, AMF Bowling Centers will be offering up a FREE Game of Bowling from 10AM-Noon for all guests ages 4 and up! Please note that shoe rentals are not included. Head here for more information and to locate an AMF center near you.

*Apple Camp
Apple stores are once again hosting Apple Camp for kids ages 8-12 throughout this summer! This FREE camp lasts 1 1/2 hours per day on 3 separate days and is available at Apple Retail Stores throughout the country. Go here for more details.

*Barnes & Noble
On Friday 7/31 at 7PM, attend the Dr. Seuss Spectacular. Also, on August 1st at 11AM, attend storytime and activities featuring “If you Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t!” Go here for details.

*Disney Store
Through September 1st, attend the FREE Summer Play Days for store events including Art of Animation, Trivia, Story Time and Showtime. Stop by every week and receive a character button.

*Family Christian
Now through August 27th, Family Christian Bookstore is kicking off their Summer Reading Program! Kids 12 years and younger can earn a FREE $10 off $10+ Savings Pass whenever they read and complete a Book Report form for six Christian books and bring in the forms to any Family Christian store! If you don’t live by a Family Christian store, you can submit your completed forms and mailing address to customerservice@familychristian.com.

*Fandango
If you’re planning to head to the movies TODAY, July 31st, and are a Visa Signature cardholder, then this deal is for you! Simply head on over here where you can snag 2-for-1 Fandango movie tickets to be used TODAY only. Chase Visa Signature cardholders can take advantage of an extended redemption window by purchasing tickets on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays through August 21st for a Friday movie showing.

And through August 2nd, purchase 4 or more movie tickets to see any movie at Fandango.com and get $4 off your total order with the promo code 4TIX at checkout. Plus, check out using VISA checkout and use the promo code 1OFFTIX to snag an additional $1 off each movie ticket. Use both of these promo codes and score an extra $8 off if you’re purchasing 4 tickets!

(To see the rest of the deals, click the link below “Read More / Post Your Comments”.)

*Home Depot
Register NOW for the FREE Kids Workshop on August 1st, where kids can build a FREE Chalkboard Door Hanger. These workshops are designed for ages 5-12 and are offered the 1st Saturday at all The Home Depot stores between 9AM-12PM.

*Kids Bowl Free
Get your kiddos out of the house and keep them entertained all Summer long with the Kids Bowl Free Program! The 8th annual Kids Bowl Free program can be found at over 1,000 bowling centers in the US and Canada and is valid for kids ages 15 and under. Registration is 100% FREE – each child will snag coupons for 2 free games of bowling daily throughout the summer.

*Lakeshore Learning Store
On Saturday, August 1st from 11AM-3PM, kids can make a Friendship Day Keepsake! Go here for more details.

*Lowes
On Saturday, August 8th at 10AM, head on into Lowe’s where kids can build a FREE Avenger’s Hulk’s Tank! Be sure to register your kiddos now as spots tend to fill up quickly! If you’ve never attended one of these free Kid’s Clinics, check out my previous experience here.

*Michaels
Attend various Kids Club events for only $2 per child. Sessions start every half hour from 10AM-11:30AM. Go here for details.

*Microsoft YouthSpark Summer Camps
Microsoft retail stores are hosting YouthSpark Summer Camps for kids ages 8-13 throughout the summer. This FREE camp is divided into two age groups for beginner Game Coders (recommended for ages 8-11) and intermediate Game Coders (recommended for ages 8-11 or older). The camps are 2 hours a day, Monday-Thursday, and are available at Microsoft Retail Stores throughout the country.

*Six Flags Theme Parks
On Wednesday, August 5th only, bring ANY empty popchips bag to a participating Six Flags Theme Park before 3PM and check-in at the popchips Day event table outside of the Six Flags main gate to receive a coupon for 50% off a full-priced single day general admission ticket and a VIP wristband for the Exclusive Ride Time Event (admission valid on August 5th only).

*Williams Sonoma
Go here to check out FREE Junior Chef Classes and Technique Classes.

(Thanks, Free Stuff Times!)

*7-Eleven
Starting this Saturday, August 1st, 7-Eleven is offering up freebies every weekend throughout the month of August! This weekend’s free item is a FREE medium Fanta Slurpee drink! Be sure not to tap “Redeem Offer” until you’re ready to score your freebie, as it is only good for 15 minutes once you do. Go here for more details.

*A&W
Mark your calendars! In honor of National Root Beer Float Day, head on over to your local A&W restaurant on August 6th from 2PM-close to snag a FREE small A&W Root Beer Float! Go here to find a A&W near you. While you’re enjoying your free root beer float, consider making a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.

*Baskin Robbins
All through the month of July, upgrade your double scoop of ice cream with a FREE freshly-baked waffle cone. And on July 31st, score 31% off all sundaes. Go here for more details.

*Bonefish Grill
Head on over here where you can score a coupon good for $10 off your purchase at Bonefish Grill (expires 8/3/15)! Note that this coupon excludes alcohol and is valid for dine-in only.

*Bruegger’s Bagels
Go here and fill out the form to score a coupon for Buy One Coconut Iced Coffee and Get One FREE, valid thru August 2nd!

*Carl’s Jr.
Print this new coupon for $1 off The Grilled Pork Chop Biscuit Combo – valid through 8/2. Through September 6th, head here to print a coupon valid for $1 off a Mushroom & Swiss All-Natural Burger Combo! And, don’t forget, through August 2nd, you can print a coupon for $1 off The Grilled Pork Chop Biscuit Combo (valid for Carl’s Jr. OR Hardee’s).

*Chipotle
Through August 31st, head on over here to enter the Chipotle Friend or Faux Sweepstakes. Just take the short quiz (or skip the quiz entirely and complete this form) and then enter your name and mobile phone number to score a mobile coupon valid for Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Chipotle Burrito, Burrito Bowl, Salad or Order of Tacos (up to a $10 value)! This coupon will be delivered via text message to the mobile phone number you enter on the sweepstakes form. Please note – many readers have stated that it took up to an hour and a half to receive their text message.

*Firehouse Subs
Bring in a 24-pack of bottled water on August 1st only and receive a FREE medium sub! Go here for more details and to find a participating location. Water will go to local fire departments to distribute to those in need.

*Kwik Trip/Kwik Star
Kwik Trip & Kwik Star gas/convenience stores (over 400 of them throughout the Midwest) are celebrating their 50th anniversary and offering up ANY size Karuba coffee or 32oz Big Buddy Soda for just $0.50 each through August 13th. Go here for more details.

*Olive Garden
Through August 2nd, head on over to OliveGarden.com where they are offering $5 off a $30 online ToGo order when you use the promo code TOGO5 at checkout, valid on Catering and ToGo orders only. Also through August 2nd, head on over here and fill out your info to snag a coupon valid for 10% off your entire check with a party of two, 15% off with a party of three OR 20% off with a party of four or more! Please note that this coupon does exclude To-Go orders, catering and alcoholic beverages.

*Outback Steakhouse
Now through August 4th, participating Outback Steakhouse restaurants are offering 15% off your entire Lunch or Dinner check with this coupon (excludes alcohol). Even sweeter, this coupon can be used for lunch, dinner, or even on curbside take-away orders! Just think, if you spend $100, you’ll save $15 with this coupon! NOTE, only one coupon per check and table is allowed.

*Papa John’s
Papa John’s Rewards members (you can sign up FREE here), for a limited time, you can snag any large 3-topping pizza for just 15 Papa Johns reward points. Simply sign-in to your account, click on “Special Offers” (at the top of the page), then enter in the promo code 3TOP15 to take advantage of this deal.

*Red Robin
Purchase a $25 limited edition, movie themed gift card and get a FREE movie ticket to see Terminator Genisys (up to a $10 value). Go here for more details.

*Smoky Bones
Head over here to print a $5 off $15 at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill – valid through August 2nd and dine-in only.

*Sonic
Through September 1st, Sonic is offering up 1/2 price Real Ice Cream Shakes after 8PM.

*Spaghetti Warehouse
Through August 2nd, purchase two Lasagne entrees at regular menu price and score a FREE appetizer. Go here for details.

*Starbucks
Through August 9th (or through August 16th for Starbucks Rewards Members!), make any Starbucks purchase before 2PM and then enjoy any handcrafted Grande cold beverage (Teavana Shaken Iced Teas, Fizzio Handcrafted Sodas, Frappuccino blended beverages, Starbucks Refreshers beverages, iced coffee, Evolution Fresh Smoothies) for only $2.50 plus tax after 2PM the same day at participating stores in the U.S. and Canada. Just remember to show them your receipt when you return. Check out the Starbucks Facebook page for more information.

*Taco Bueno
Get FREE MexiDips & Chips on Friday, 7/31 with any purchase at participating locations! Must ask for offer; limit one. Go here for more details.

*White Castle
White Castle is offering a new coupon valid for Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Chicken Slider, good through August 15th.

(Thanks, Rachel, Brandice, Freebie Radar, & Savings Done Simply!)

Retail Coupons & Deals:

*A.C. Moore
Print coupons for 50% off one regular price item – valid thru 8/1 and 55% off + 10% off Custom Frame Shop – valid thru 8/1. Coupons are located in the weekly ad, OR you can print them here by clicking on the “Coupons” tab.

*Hobby Lobby
Save 40% off one item at regular price with this coupon – valid thru 8/1.

*JCPenney
Through August 1st, head on over here to print a coupon valid for $10 off $25 select original, regular, sale and clearance-priced apparel, shoes, accessories, fine jewelry, and home items – valid in-store or online with the code GYMCLASS at checkout.

*Jo-Ann Fabric
Print a coupon for 20% off total regular and sale priced purchase – valid thru 8/1 and 65% off entire custom framing order – valid thru 8/1.

*Kohl’s
Through August 1st, hop on over to Kohl’s.com where they are hosting a Friends & Family Sale! In addition, you can score an extra 20% off your entire purchase with the code FAMILY20 at checkout (or head here and click on the get your pass link to print an in-store coupon valid for 20% off)!

*Lowe’s
TODAY only, Lowe’s stores are hosting a Buy 1 Get 1 Free HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Ovation Interior AND Exterior Paint + Primer in One Sale. If you prefer to make your purchase online at Lowes.com, you will score 50% off this paint with prices starting at just $12.49 per can (regularly $28.48-$33.98 each) and you can choose free in-store pickup if available near you.

*Michaels
Print coupons for 40% off regular price Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint and Mediums and Winsor & Newton Paint, Brushes & Mediums – valid thru 8/15 or 60% off + an extra 10% off Modern Day Designs & American Essentials Custom Framing – valid thru 8/1.

*OfficeMax/Office Depot
Starting this Saturday, August 1st, and running through August 4th, Office Depot/OfficeMax stores will be hosting Teacher Appreciation Days. All teachers will snag a 25% off qualifying purchases coupon available at your local store (excludes technology, consumer electronic products and accessories, media and software products, HP ink & toner and Epson ink). This coupon will be valid 8/1-8/4 AND 8/29-9/1. Note that you will need to sign up for the free Office Depot/OfficeMax Rewards program if you are not yet a member. In addition to the 25% off coupon, teachers will also be able to snag a FREE calendar filled with a year’s worth of savings.

*Old Navy
Starting today and through Sunday, August 2nd, head to your local Old Navy store for the Summer Blowout Clearance Event. You’ll score up to 80% off tons of items for the entire family like $1 Flip-Flops for Women, $2 Tanks for Women, $3 Tees, $5 Shorts and more!

*Sherwin Williams
Head on over here and sign up for the Sherwin Williams Paint Perks program. Just for signing up, you’ll receive a coupon via email for $10 off your $50 in-store purchase! And, you’ll receive a special gift for your home anniversary via email!

*The Home Depot
Join The Home Depot’s Promo Text Program to receive $5 off your purchase of $50 or more.

*Ulta
Go here to print a $3.50 off $10 purchase coupon, valid through August 1st.

*Victoria’s Secret
On August 2nd from 6-8PM, over 400 participating stores will be having a Private Shopping Event with Giveaways, a DJ, and more! Plus, bring a friend and get them to become a new PINK Nation member & both of you will score a FREE iPhone case at the event. Please note that your friend must join by 5:59PM ET on August 2nd, 2015 to be eligible to receive a FREE PINK iPhone case. Limit one per person.

*Yankee Candle
Head on over here to print this new Buy 2, get 1 Free ALL Candles coupon, valid through August 2nd. Keep in mind that you may be able to use this coupon at other stores besides Yankee candle (excludes outlet stores, Kohl’s, Staples, Meijer, Target, Yankee Candle Fundraising, and Collegiate Fan Candles). If you plan to shop online, be sure to enter code SUMMER2 at checkout.

(Thanks, Pooja!)