Weekend Entertainment, Restaurant, & Retail Roundup (+ Tax Free Shopping Weekend for 4 States!)

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 CT, FL, MD, or MA, this week/weekend means tax-free shopping for you! Head on over here to check out the details for your specific area.

Entertainment:

*AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres is offering a rare $5 Special Teen Deal coupon good for a 53oz Popcorn and a 21oz Coca-Cola for only $5 through 8/31. Limit one coupon per ticket purchase and you must show Student ID.

*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.

*Barnes & Noble
On August 15th at 11AM, attend storytime and activities featuring “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” 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
Through today, August 14th, purchase 3 or more movie tickets to see any movie at Fandango.com and get $3 off your total order with the promo code RMN3 at checkout.

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

*Home Depot
Register now for the upcoming Home Depot Kids Workshop on September 5th where kids can build a FREE Football Toss Game. These workshops are designed for ages 5-12 and are offered the 1st Saturday at all The Home Depot stores between 9AM-12PM.

*LEGO Store
Did you know that online registration is now required for upcoming LEGO Mini Build events?! With that being said, registration is now open for the upcoming LEGO Monthly Mini Model Build on September 1st or 2nd where kids can build a FREE LEGO Diver Model!

*Lakeshore Learning Store
On Saturday, August 15th from 11AM-3PM, kids can make a Free Summer Breeze Wind Chime! Go here for more details.

*Lowes
On Saturday, August 22nd at 10AM, head on into Lowe’s where kids can build a FREE Avenger’s Thor’s Chariot! 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.

*ToysRUs
On August 15th from 12PM-2PM, head to your local ToysRUs store for a FREE Ultimate Shopkins Swap-Kins Party Event where kids ages 5 and up will be able to swap Shopkins with fellow fans AND get an exclusive FREE Shopkins poster and trading cards! Go here for more details.

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

(Thanks, Free Stuff Times!)

*7-Eleven
On Saturday 8/15 and Sunday 8/16, 7-Eleven will be offering up a FREE Medium Fanta Lemonade Slurpee! To qualify for this freebie, head on over here and download the Free iPhone or Android App or text EARN to 711711 (or pull up the app on your phone if you already have it downloaded). Sign-in or create a 7-Eleven account to view the “Scan and Save” section of the App and then after 12PM CST, you will find this offer.

*Bertucci’s
Every Wednesday after 4PM through September 2nd, kids can eat free with adult entree purchase of $10.99 or more. Go here for details.

*Bonefish Grill
If you’re a fan of Bonefish Grill, hurry on over here where you can score a coupon good for $10 off your Dinner purchase after 4PM at Bonefish Grill! Or, go here to save $5 off your Lunch or Sunday Brunch purchase (valid from 11AM-3PM or Sunday Brunch 10AM-2PM). Note that both coupons are valid through 8/24/15 and exclude alcohol and are valid for dine-in only.

*Carl’s Jr.
Through September 6th, head here to print a coupon valid for $1 off a Mushroom & Swiss All-Natural Burger Combo!

*Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Through August 16th, Carrabba’s Italian Grill is offering $3 off any lunch item.

*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.

*Del Taco
Go here to print a coupon for Buy 1 Crunchy or Soft Turkey Taco, get 1 FREE Turkey Taco valid through 8/15.

*Domino’s Pizza
Through August 16th, you can head over to Domino’s.com and click on the $5.99 Large 2-Topping Pizza offer (as shown above) to snag one or more Large 2-Topping Pizzas for just $5.99 each. Awesome! This should make for a super cheap lunch or dinner.

*Great American Cookies
To reward good behavior, participating Great American Cookies locations are offering up a FREE Chocolate Chip Cookie for anyone who fills out this pledge card and promises to complete the task (limit 1 per person)! Now through August 15th, just print and fill out this pledge sheet with a task that your child promises to do. Then just take the form to a participating Great American Cookies location to receive a FREE Chocolate Chip Cookie!

*Hungry Howie’s
Here’s a great deal if you live near a participating Hungry Howie’s! Just head here, log-in/register for an account, select carryout to save on delivery fees and then enter the coupon code BIGDEAL. When prompted, choose your favorite 16-piece Howie Bread for $3.99 – choose from Asiago, Cinnamon, Cajun and more. After selecting your bread, you’ll be prompted to create your large 1-topping pizza. Add both these items to your order and your final cost will be ONLY $3.99!

*Krispy Kreme
Every Friday in August (8/14, 8/21, and 8/28), participating Krispy Kreme shops are offering up $1 Off Frozen Lattes or Chillers – ANY size! YUM! 🙂 For more information and to see if your location is participating, go here.

*McDonald’s
Hop on over to iTunes OR Google Play to download the new and free McDonald’s App. By doing so, it appears you’ll score a coupon valid for a FREE Breakfast or Regular Menu Sandwich! Please note that you will see this offer upon downloading the app… however, it appears the coupon is not actually available until September.

*Olive Garden
Through August 16th, head on over to OliveGarden.com where they are offering 15% off your entire ToGo or catering order when you use the promo code TOGO15 at checkout! Celebrating an August birthday? Be sure to sign up for the Olive Garden eClub and enjoy a FREE dessert or appetizer with purchase of 2 adult entrees.

*Orange Leaf
Through August 31st, kids under the age of 18 can receive 3 FREE ounces of frozen yogurt for sharing their ideas on how to make their community better. To get the offer, kids can either go here to download the community activity sheet or pick one up at any of Orange Leaf’s more than 300 participating locations. Once they complete the sheet, just bring it back to Orange Leaf to receive 3oz of FREE froyo.

*Outback Steakhouse
Go here to print a coupon for a $2.99 kid’s meal with purchase of an adult dinner entree, valid thru 8/16.

*Panera Bread
If you’re a MyPanera member, you may be able to score a FREE cup of coffee every day during the month of August! Just be sure to log into your account to view your rewards or check your Inbox for an email with the Subject Line “Free Surprises Inside”. IF you also have this email/offer in your account, just present your MyPanera card to redeem your reward for a FREE freshly brewed hot or iced coffee. There is a limit one free coffee per day and the reward cannot be redeemed for espresso beverages.

*Papa John’s
Through 8/16, head on over to the Papa John’s site where you may be able to score 40% off ANY large, regular menu price pizza! Just head on over here and sign into your account, click on “Special Offers” (at the top of the page), then enter in the promo code AUG40 and click apply to see if this offer is available in your area.

Or, you can also use promo code POST3M to snag three medium three topping pizzas for only $21 or you can save 25% off your regular menu priced online order by entering the code VISA25 or SAVE25 at checkout. PLUS, through August 31st, Papa John’s is offering up a FREE Large Pizza with EVERY $25 Papa John’s gift card purchased – NO promo code needed!

*Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Head on over here to print a coupon valid for 50% off ALL Iced or Javiva Blended beverages after 12PM – valid through August 18th!

*Quiznos
Go here to print a coupon for $1 off a regular sub, large sub, or large salad – valid through 8/27.

*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.

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

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

(Thanks, Savings Done Simply!)

Retail Coupons & Deals:

*A.C. Moore
Print coupons for 60% off + 10% off Custom Frame Shop – valid thru 8/15. Coupons are located in the weekly ad, OR you can print them here by clicking on the “Coupons” tab.

*Aeropostale
Head on over here to score a FREE $10 Aeropostale Gift Card whenever you spend at least $20 with your registered VISA credit or debit card at an Aeropostale retail store through August 18th (or while supplies last – limit 1). Please note that TrialPay will email you the e-gift card within 1-2 days of your in-store purchase and it is NOT valid for online or gift card purchases.

*Bath & Body Works
Through 9/8, score a FREE Signature Item (up to a $14 value!) with any $10 purchase + FREE shipping on a $40 order – just be sure to enter the code WINETIME at checkout. If you prefer to shop at your local store, check your inbox for an email titled “Uncork the Happy with a FREE Gift!” coming from the address bathandbodyworks@e.bathandbodyworks.com and print the email or show it on your phone to snag your FREE Item with a $10 in-store purchase.

*GAP
Are you an American Express Cardholder?! If so, log in to your American Express account and check the “Amex Offers & Benefits” section as you may have an offer for a one-time $25 statement credit when you use your enrolled card to spend a total of $75 or more in-store at GAP, GAP Baby and GAP Kids by 9/7/2015.

*Hobby Lobby
Save 40% off one item at regular price with this coupon – valid thru 8/15 (click coupon link at top right).

*JCPenney
Through August 15th, head on over here to print a coupon valid for $10 off a $25 purchase of select original, regular, sale and clearance-priced apparel, shoes, accessories, fine jewelry, and home items – valid in-store or online with the code TSHIRTS at checkout.

*Jo-Ann Fabric
Print coupons for $5 off $30 purchase – includes sale and regular-priced items – valid thru 8/15, $10 off $50 purchase – includes sale and regular-priced items – valid thru 8/15, $20 off $70 purchase – includes sale and regular-priced items – valid thru 8/15, and 50% off + 30% off entire custom framing order – valid thru 8/15.

*Kohl’s
Through August 29th, head in to your local Kohl’s store where you can score an additional 20% off already reduced clearance items – no coupon needed! Even sweeter, you can head here to print the following coupons which can also be used on clearance items for even more savings.

*Lands’ End
Receive $20 off of your $100 in-store purchase at Lands’ End Shops at Sears Locations only, valid thru 9/14.

*Macy’s
If you’re planning to do some shopping this weekend, be sure to take advantage of Macy’s $10 Off $25 Sale & Clearance Apparel & Home Items WOW! Pass and/or $20 Off $50 Sale & Clearance Apparel & Home Items WOW! Pass – both passes valid until 2PM on both 8/14 and 8/15.

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

*Old Navy
Calling all Old Navy, GAP, or Banana Republic Credit Cardholders! Today only, head over to your local Old Navy store where you can score Women’s Tanks for only $2 (reg. up to $8.94). Note that this sale is valid in-store only. Also note that you must use your Old Navy, GAP, or Banana Republic card to shop this sale.

*Sherwin Williams
Through August 17th, head to your local Sherwin Williams store to score 35% off all paints and stains (excludes HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Ovation Paint, Minwax Wood Finish quarts, Sketch Pad Dry Erase, ladders, spray equipment and accessories).

*Staples
Through August 22nd, make a $10 minimum purchase at Staples and you’ll snag a coupon/code valid for $25 off a $50 purchase at Gap – found on the bottom of your receipt. This offer is valid online at Gap.com and at Gap, GapKids, babyGap, and GapBody stores (redeemable thru 8/25). AND, when you make any purchase at Gap, you’ll receive a coupon valid for 20% off your regular-priced office supplies purchase at Staples (redeemable thru 8/29). For more information, go here.

*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 29th.

*Yankee Candle
Through August 16th, Yankee Candle is offering up $1 Tarts Wax Melts & Samplers Votive Candles (regularly $1.99) – with a limit of as many as 36! Simply use the code DOLLAR at checkout. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more; otherwise, shipping is a flat-rate of $5.99.

If you’d prefer to shop in-store and you receive Yankee Candle emails, check your inbox for an email titled “$1 Wax Melts and Votive Candles—time to sample!“. Inside this email you should find a printable coupon valid for $1 Tarts Wax Melts & Samplers Votive Candles.