Weekend Restaurant, Entertainment, & Retail Deals (+ Tax Free Shopping Weekend for Mississippi!)

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 Mississippi, this is the tax-free shopping weekend for you! Head on over here to check out the details for your specific area. (Thanks, Family Savings!)

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Entertainment:

*A.C. Moore
On July 27th from 1-3PM, attend the FREE Spectrum Noir Alcohol Marker Demonstration. Or from 1-5PM, attend a FREE Bob Ross Oil Painting Class. Go here and click on View Events under the store nearest you for more details.

*American Girl
Throughout the months of July and August at various locations, girls ages 8 and up can participate in this Free Art Event: Saige’s Art Event with Crayola Model Magic! During this free art event, your girl can create a mini hot-air balloon sculpture using Crayola Model Magic. Head over here to see the full list of dates and participating locations as well as a phone number to make reservations.

*AMF
Be sure to sign up for the AMF Summer Unplugged Program to also score FREE bowling! Kids registered in the Summer Unplugged program can bowl two games per day, every day, all summer long! You can also get an AMF Summer Pass for just $34.95 and it includes two games per day for you and up to three guests ages 16 and up. Go here for more details.

*Bass Pro Shops
Attend the FREE Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Family event on July 27th or 28th. Go here for more details.

*Boccieri Golf
Go here and click on “Get One for FREE” to snag a FREE Secret Grip! After you fill out the form, you’ll receive a printable certificate to take with you to a Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy or Edwin Watts store along with your driver or 7-iron for the FREE installation. Valid through September 3, 2013 – While supplies last. Limit one coupon per customer.

*Bowtie Cinemas
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10AM, get FREE admission to see select kids’ movies at participating theaters. Go here for more details.

*Busch Gardens
Through September 2nd, Florida Residents can get unlimited admission to Busch GardensTampa, unlimited WEEKDAY (Monday – Friday) admission to Adventure Island, and unlimited WEEKDAY (Monday – Friday) admission to Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark Orlando for $99 per person. Go here for details.

*Chuck E. Cheese
Go here to print various coupons for your area. Also, through September 1st, every kid will get a free game piece that is guaranteed to win tickets, tokens and more. Go here for more details.

*Cinemark Theaters
Go here to print a coupon valid for $2 off any fountain or frozen drink with purchase of Nachos, Angus Hot Dog, or Pizza, or Pretzel! This coupon is valid through 7/31 and can either be redeemed by printing it or bringing it up on your mobile device. Also, be sure to check out the Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse promotion.

*Disney Store
Through September 2nd, attend FREE Summer Play Days every day – see a Cast Member to find out what times the events will be offered! Plus, receive a Mickey Mouse keychain when you attend 5 events or receive a Mickey Mouse watch when you attend 10 events (while supplies last)! Go here for times and details.

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*Guitar Center
Go here to register for FREE guitar lessons on Saturdays on July 27th at 10:15AM. Be sure to register now if interested.

*Gymboree
If you’re new to Gymboree’s classes, print this coupon and redeem it at any Play & Music locations worldwide for a FREE class!

*Home Depot
Be sure to register now for the August 3rd FREE hands-on workshop where you can create a Home Depot Load ‘n Go Truck.

*Kids Bowl Free
At participating bowling alleys across the country, Kids can Bowl Free all summer long (up to 6 kids)! Just head on over here and click your state on the map to find a participating location near you. Note that you may want to register your children now (even if you have done this in the past) so your kiddos will then be able to get 2 FREE games of bowling per day.

*Kids Skate Free
Just go here and click your state on the map to find a participating location near you (note that not all states offer this free program). Once you find a location near you, click on the location name to find out more information about hours of operation etc. Then scroll down and click on the green “Register for This Skating Center” banner (like the one pictured above) – note that you will receive an email asking you to verify your email address. Your first set of passes will then be ready on Sunday of that week (read your passes carefully as most passes are only accepted at specific days/times and will vary based on the skating rink). Keep in mind that you do have to pay taxes as well as the skate rental fee, which will vary by location.

*Lakeshore Learning Store
On Saturday, 7/27 from 11AM-3PM, kids can make a FREE Cute-As-A-Cupcake Notepad! Go here for more details.

*Lowes Build & Grow
Attend the various Toy Story Build and Grow Clinics in July at 10AM. Go here for a list of upcoming clinics. Registration opens a few weeks before each clinic’s date.

*Michael’s
On Saturday, 7/27 every half hour from 10AM-Noon, kids can make Elmer’s Frog for just $2 per child. Also, attend the FREE Mod Podge Mod Melts Show IN Tell event on July 27th from 1-3PM and create your own hair pins with Mod Melts.

*Pottery Barn Kids
Go here to see upcoming events for the month of July, including a Cat in the Hat appearance, and more!

*Redbox
Whenever you create a new Redbox.com account and reserve your first movie online, you’ll also score an account credit valid for a FREE one-night DVD rental after returning your rental!

*Regal Cinemas
Head on over here to snag a mobile coupon valid for $3 off Nachos, valid through July 28th.

*ToysRUs
If you have a LEGO lover in your household that is age 5 or older, here’s a fun activity you may want to get in on! Tomorrow, July 27th, head to ToysRUs from 12-2PM where you can build and test run your own LEGO Legends of Chima Speedorz. Even sweeter, if you attend this event, you’ll score a coupon valid for 25% off one LEGO Games board game.

*VISA/Fandango
Every Friday through 8/2, Visa Signature cardholders can head on over here to snag 2-for-1 Fandango movie tickets (up to a $19.50 value limit including convenience fee!) to be used on Fridays only. Limit of one complimentary movie ticket per Visa Signature card every 30 days.

(Thanks, Freebie Finding Mom and Free Stuff Times!)

Restaurant Deals:

*7-Eleven
Through September 3rd, head to a participating 7-Eleven store every Wednesday (that’s today!) to snag a Medium Iced Coffee for just $1. Choose from 3 flavors – Hazelnut, Mocha, or French Vanilla. Check out the 7-Eleven Facebook page for more information.

*A&W
Heads up! On August 6th, get FREE A&W Root Beer Floats from 2PM-Close. Go here for more details.

*Ben & Jerry’s
The Scoop Trucks are back on tour on the West and East Coasts and offering up a FREE Greek Yogurt when you tweet about them. Go here for more details.

*Blimpie Sub Shop
Head on over to the Blimpie Facebook page, give them a “like” and click on the “Get a Coupon” tab to print a Bricks coupon good for a FREE 6 inch Sub with the purchase of a 6 inch Sub of equal or lesser value and a 22 oz Drink (excludes $5 Combo Meals)!

*Bob Evans
Go here to print a coupon valid for Buy 1 breakfast and 2 drinks, get 1 Free breakfast, valid through 7/31. Plus, kids can eat FREE every weekday in July from 2PM to close. Or go here to print a coupon valid for $3 off $10 Carryout orders, valid through 7/31.

*Bonefish Grill
Go here to get a FREE Order of Bang Bang Shrimp, Bang Chicken or Bang Bang Tacos, valid through 7/28.

*Boston Market
Go here to print a coupon valid for $1 off any $10 purchase, valid through 7/28. Also, get a FREE Dessert When Bring Your Own Basket on Sundays this Summer. Go here for details.

Also, through 7/30, head on over to the Boston Market Facebook page to snag a FREE Dessert with Market Bowl or Individual Meal purchase coupon!

*Buca di Beppo
Through July 31st, head on over here to print a coupon valid for $20 off any 2 pastas, baked pastas or entrees! Note that this offer is only for dine in only.

*Burger King
Through August 5th, head on over to your local Burger King to snag 50¢ Ice Cream Cones or Cups – no coupon needed!

*California Pizza Kitchen
For every $100 you spend at CPK, you get a $5 reward. When you register, you also get a free small plate! Go here for more details.

*Cheesecake Factory
On July 30th, you can stop by your local Cheesecake Factory restaurant to snatch up ANY piece of Cheesecake for half price! This deal is valid for dine-in only and limited to one piece per guest. Keep in mind that the previous Cheesecake Factory Facebook offer (no longer available) is only valid for July 29th as a special day-early preview. However, the official National Cheesecake Day is on July 30th and everyone can receive ANY slice at half price on that day – no coupon needed!

*Cold Stone Creamery
Head on over here to join “The My Cold Stone Club” to score a coupon good for Buy One Creation, Get One Free. Plus, you’ll receive member only emails with coupons on a regular basis and when it’s your birthday, you’ll receive another coupon good for a Buy One Creation, Get One Free. Note – coupon may take 24 hours to arrive.

*Del Taco
Go here to print coupons valid for FREE Carnitas Taco Al Carbon with purchase of any beverage, FREE Egg & Cheese Burrito with beverage purchase, or 2 FREE Grilled Chicken Tacos when you Join Fan Club.

*Earth Fare
Every Thursday from 4-8PM, Kids can eat FREE with the purchase of an adult meal valued at $5 or more. Go here for more details.

*Fazoli’s
Head on over here and sign up to receive emails from them as part of their “eFamily” to score a coupon for a FREE spaghetti with either marinara or meat sauce and two breadsticks.

*Genghis Grill
Head over to a participating Genghis Grill restaurant to take advantage of their Kids Eat Free Tuesdays! Kids ages 11 and under can score one FREE kid’s meal per adult bowl purchased. Be sure to contact your local restaurant to verify participation.

*Hardee’s
Go here to print a coupon for $1 off Super Bacon Cheese Thickburgers Combo, valid through 8/4. Also, head on over to the Hardee’s Facebook page to print even more coupons.

*Honey Baked Ham
Go here to print a coupon for $5 off Bone-In Half Ham, $4 Off Boneless Ham, and more – valid through 8/25.

*Jack in the Box
Go here to print a coupon valid for a Free Jack’s Big Stack with the Purchase of a Jack’s Big Stack, valid through 7/31.

*Jamba Juice
On Saturday, July 27th from 11-4PM, Jamba Juice is offering up a Free Jamba Kids 9.5 oz Smoothie to all children ages 8 and younger. There is a limit of up to 4 per party and the child must be present.

*Olive Garden
Head on over here and sign up for the Olive Garden newsletter to receive a coupon in your Inbox for Buy one entree, get one half-off! Coupon may take 1-2 days to arrive.

Also, through August 19th, Olive Garden is offering up special Lunch Flash Sales on select days where you can snag coupons for up to 25% off your meal. The next Flash Sale starts at 11AM EST today so hurry on over here for more details and/or to request a reminder. Also note that Lunch Flash Sale coupons must be used on the same day the sale is announced.

*Outback Steakhouse
Go here and fill out the form to receive a coupon in your Inbox valid for a FREE Oreo Mini Milkshake with any purchase, valid through 8/7. Not valid at  California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho or Alaska locations.

*Panda Express
If you have a Panda Express nearby, head on over to the Panda Express Facebook page , “like” them, and click on the “Panda Offer” tab to score a coupon valid for a FREE Sobe Lifewater whenever you buy a 2-entree or 3-entree plate. Keep in mind that there is a limit of one coupon per person, per household.

*Panera Bread
Head over here to the Panera Bread site and see how and why they switched to serving Antibiotic Free Chicken. Click on “Drive the Road” and deliver the egg. When the journey is over, you’ll score a prize, such as $2 off a salad + more!

*Papa John’s
Now through August 4th, head on over to the Papa John’s site where you may be able to score 50% off ANY large, regular menu price pizza! Just head on over here and sign-in to your account, click on “Special Offers” (at the top of the page), then enter in the promo code SAVE50 and click apply to see if this offer is available in your area. If so, you can snag a large Cheese pizza for only $6 (+ delivery fee & tax) or a large The Works pizza for only $8 (+ delivery fee & tax)! Awesome!

*Penn Station
Head on over here and receive an emailed coupon for a FREE 6 inch sub for suscribing to emails from them (top right). They have locations in Kentucky, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

*P.F. Chang’s
Head on over to the P.F. Chang’s Facebook page and click on the offer on their wall to snag a coupon for a $10 off an order of $40 or more! Just fill out the short form and you will be able to print your coupon, valid through 8/31.

Also, after eating at PF Chang’s for lunch or dinner, they are giving you a $10.00 gift card to use on a future purchase before August 31 (may be regional).

*Piccadilly
This summer, Piccadilly is helping children discover the fun and value of reading with their Summer Reading Program. It’s simple: Pick up a Summer Reading Log at your local neighborhood Piccadilly Restaurant. Kids read 10 books and record them on their log. Then, return the Summer Reading Log to your local Piccadilly Restaurant for a FREE Kids Meal. Also, kids’ meals are only $0.99 every day after 4PM. Go here for details.

*Red Robin
Get $3 off your meal whenever you show your movie ticket stub from The Wolverine at participating locations, valid 7/29-8/1 only. Contact your local store for details.

*Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Go here to print a coupon valid for Buy 1 entree, get 1 Free – valid through 7/29.

*Smashburger
Head on over here to sign up for the SmashClub for the latest news, promotions and coupons. Then, go here and take the SmashClub July eClub Survey to score a $5 off ANY purchase of $5 or more coupon! Please note that the survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.

*Smoothie King
Go here and join the Kingdom email club and score exclusive offers, health and wellness tips along with a coupon good for a Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Smoothie!

*Sonic Drive-In
Through the entire Summer, Sonic is offering up 1/2 price Ice Cream Shakes after 8PM every evening. Please note that this offer is only available at participating Sonic Drive-Ins, so you may want to call your store before making a special trip over there. Also, join the Sonic Ice Cream Social and get a coupon for $1 off any ice cream product.

*Starbucks
Through August 18th, make any Starbuck’s purchase before 2PM and then enjoy any Grande 16 oz cold beverage for just $2 (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.

*Quiznos
Go here to print a coupon valid for $1 off any Large or Regular Sub, valid through 7/29.

*Taco Bell
Taco Bell is now offering up Happier Hour items for just $1 from 2PM-5PM each day! Happier Hour includes Loaded Grillers, Freezes, Sparklers and medium soft drinks!

*White Castle
Get 4 FREE Sliders when you join the CraverNation club! Go here to sign up.

(Thanks, Free Stuff Times, Clip and Follow, Thriving on Thrifty, The Binder Ladies, Family Savings, Cindy, Tanya, Keila, Tracy, Daisy, Smart Couponing, & Becky!)

Retail Coupons & Deals:

*Aeropostale
Go here to print a coupon for 25% off a pair of jeans, valid through 8/7.

*Carter’s
Go here to print a coupon valid for 15% off your entire in-store purchase or 20% off your in-store purchase of $40 or more, valid through 7/31.

*The Children’s Place
Go here to print a coupon valid for 20% off your entire purchase, 25% off your purchase of $50+, or 30% off your purchase of $60+, valid through 7/28.

*Express
Go here to print a coupon valid for $25 off your $75 purchase or $50 off your $150 purchase, valid through 7/28.

*Great Clips
Simply text GREAT to 47328 or go here to score a coupon valid for $2 off your next haircut.

*Hobby Lobby
Go here to print a coupon for 40% off a single item at regular price – valid through 7/27.

*JCPenney
Go here to print a $10 off $50 purchase coupon (+ more!) – valid through 7/28.

*Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Store
Go here to print a coupon valid for 15% off your total purchase, valid through 7/27.

*Kohl’s
Go here to print a coupon valid for 15% off everything or 20% off your purchase of $100 or more, valid through 7/27.

*Macy’s
Through July 28th, Macy’s is offering up 20% off select Sale and Clearance apparel for Him, Her & Kids, Plus Fine and Fashion Jewelry with the coupon found here! Plus, use this same coupon to take an extra 15% off ALL Sale & Clearance Shoes, Coats, Suits, Dresses, Intimates: Men’s Suit Separates & Sportcoats & Select Home Items and save an Extra 10% off All Sale & Clearance Watches, Electrics, and Electronics. Please note that exclusions do apply, so make sure to read the fine print.

*Meijer
Get an extra 4% Off Grocery and Health & Beauty + 15% Off General Merchandise with these new Mperks coupons – valid July 26th-27th only.

*Michael’s
Go here to print a coupon for 40% off one regular price item – valid through 7/27.

*Old Navy
If you are in need of a new swimsuit, you’ll want to head on over to your nearest Old Navy or OldNavy.com tomorrow, July 27th! Tomorrow only (both in-store and online), you can score select Women’s, Girls and Toddler Girls Swimwear for just $5. Check out the Old Navy Facebook page for more information.

*Party City
Go here to print a $10 off $65 purchase coupon or here to print a $5 off $50 coupon, valid through 7/31.

*Sam’s Club
Head on over here to register for a FREE one day pass for you and your family and friends. You’ll receive a unique member number that will expire within 24 hours.

*ULTA
Go here to print a coupon valid for $3.50 off $10 purchase, valid through 7/27.

*Yankee Candle
Head on over here where you can print a new $20 Off a $45 Purchase Yankee Candles coupon, valid through 8/4. Or go here to print a $10 off $25 purchase coupon, valid through 7/28.

(Thanks, Freebie Shark, Freebie Finding Mom, and Your Retail Helper!)