Weekend Entertainment, Restaurant & Retail Roundup
Entertainment:
*American Girl
Throughout the month of October at various locations, girls ages 8 and up can participate in various events. Head over here to see the full list of dates and participating locations as well as a phone number to make reservations. Keep in mind that ticket prices will vary by event.
*BabiesRUs
Mark your calendars! On October 17th at 11AM, head over to your local BabiesRUs to participate in their Baby’s First Halloween event with activities, a Halloween parade, giveaways, raffles, and more! Head on over here for more details.
*Barnes & Noble
On October 10th at 11AM, attend storytime and activities featuring Pet the Cat and the Bedtime Blues. Go here for details. And on October 10th, attend Star Wars Reads day with trivia, giveaways, and a special LEGO build event. Also, All Pre-K through 12th grade educators (including homeschoolers!) are invited to celebrate Educator Appreciation Days with special discounts throughout the store.
*Fandango
Through October 11th, you can save $4 off your Fandango order of 3 or more tickets with coupon code FAMPACK at checkout.
*Home Depot
Register now for the upcoming Home Depot Kids Workshop on Saturday, November 7th, where kids can build a FREE Veterans Day Jet. These workshops are designed for ages 5-12 and are offered at all Home Depot stores between 9AM-12PM.
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*Lakeshore Learning Store
On Saturday, October 10th from 11AM-3PM, kids can make a FREE Not-So-Scary Scarecrow. Go here for more details.
*Lowe’s
On Saturday, October 10th at 10AM, head on into Lowe’s where kids can build a FREE Haunted Birdhouse! 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.
*Petco
This Saturday, October 10th only, Petco will be offering up a FREE Paw Impressions Keepsake from 1-3PM! Go here to locate a Petco near you. Please note, this offer is for dogs only and is limited to one per customer
*Sam’s Club
On Saturday October 10th from 11AM to 3PM, attend the FREE Women’s Health and Screening event. Test includes glucose, total cholesterol, HDL, risk ratio, blood pressure, and more. Go here for more details.
*ToysRUs
On October 17th from 12PM-2PM, head to your local ToysRUs store for a FREE LEGO Bricktober Build Event where kids ages 5 and up will be able to build and take home a Mini LEGO City Kayak (limit 1 per child). Go here for more details and to RSVP for the event.
*Walmart
On Saturday October 10th from 12PM-4PM, Walmart is hosting America’s Biggest Health Fair with free health screenings, health insurance education, product demonstrations, and gift bags!
*Williams Sonoma
Go here to check out FREE Junior Chef Classes and Technique Classes.
(Thanks, Free Stuff Times & Freebies for a Cause!)
*7-Eleven
Starting this Monday, October 12th through October 18th, 7-Eleven will be celebrating Coffee Week and offering up any size Hot Coffee completely FREE with the 7-Eleven App (limit 1 free coffee per day…that’s a total of 7 FREE coffees next week!). Also, check your app for an offer valid for a FREE pack of Orbit Gum (14-piece).
*Arby’s
Through October 13th, head on over here to print a coupon valid for FREE Small Fry AND Drink with the purchase of any Brisket Sandwich at full price.
*Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s
Carl’s Jr. is offering up a Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit coupon! Or, if you have a Hardee’s nearby, you can also print a buy 1 get 1 FREE coupon (both valid at participating restaurants, through 10/6/15 – 10/11/15).
Also, go here to print a coupon valid for a FREE Small Peach Papaya Green Sweetened Iced Tea – NO purchase required (valid all the way through 11/30). You will also be able to print a $1 Iced Coffee coupon and a $1 off a Tex Mex Bacon Thickburger Combo Meal coupon.
*Chipotle
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, October 31st, head on over to Chipotle between 5PM and close to snag a $3 Boorito whenever you come dressed in a costume (limit one Boorito per person in costume). For more information, head over here. This offer does exclude online, iPhone, Android, fax and catering orders.
*Dunkin’ Donuts
Select DD Perks members can enjoy the new Pumpkin Macchiato, any size, for $1.99 when you pay with your enrolled DD Card thru November 1st. Check your app for more details.
*El Pollo Loco
Go here and enter your email to get a coupon for a Free Small Coke Zero, valid through 10/23.
*IHOP
Now through 10/30, Scary Face Pancakes are back at your local IHOP restaurant! PLUS, mark your calendars as all kids ages 12 & under will get a FREE Scary Face Pancake between 7AM and 10PM on Friday, October 30th at participating locations (limit one per child; dine in only).
*Jack in the Box
Through October 12th, head on over here where you can print a new Buy 1, Get 1 Free Loaded Breakfast Sandwich coupon (limit 1 coupon per guest, per visit).
*McDonald’s
Be sure to hop on over to iTunes OR Google Play and download the new and free McDonald’s App. After downloading the app, you’ll need to register for Special Offers in the 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 free offer underneath the Selected Restaurant tab, but keep in mind that it may not be available at all locations yet and is only available to first 8 million Mobile App downloads. PLUS, you may have other offers for McCafe drinks, Chicken McNuggets, Premium Salads, and more (will vary by account)…let us know what offers you have in your account! AND, don’t forget to also go HERE to subscribe to their email list for more possible offers.
*Olive Garden
Through November 22nd, Olive Garden is offering up their Never Ending Pasta Bowl for just $9.99! This includes unlimited pasta, breadsticks and soup or salad. AND… you get to choose from several different types of pasta and sauces. This offer available for dine-in only. Keep in mind that toppings will cost extra. Head over here to find an Olive Garden location near you.
*Papa John’s
Through 10/25, 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 BIBP40 and click apply to see if this offer is available in your area.
*Smokey Bones
Go here to print a $5 off $15 purchase coupon, valid through 10/11.
*Target Starbucks
Head over here to load this *HOT* 50% off Starbucks Freshly Brewed Coffee at the Starbucks Café Cartwheel Savings Offer (exp 10/31). Keep in mind that this offer is valid in the Target Starbucks locations only.
*Wendy’s
Head on over to your local Wendy’s restaurant to possible purchase the annual Halloween Coupon Booklet! Participating Wendy’s restaurants are offering up a limited number of coupon booklets whenever you make a $1 donation (benefits the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) AND each booklet includes 5 coupons which are valid for a FREE Jr. Frosty! Yum!
*White Castle
White Castle is offering up a FREE Slider with ANY purchase coupon, valid thru 10/31.
(Thanks, Savings Done Simply!)
Retail Coupons & Deals:
*A.C. Moore
Go here to print a coupon for 50% off one regular priced item, valid through 10/10. Coupons are located in the weekly ad, OR you can print them here by clicking on the “Coupons” tab.
*BabiesRUs
Through October 31st, head on over here to print a new coupon valid for a FREE Dr. Brown’s Halloween 8oz Bottle (a $6.99 value) with ANY purchase of $15 or more!
*Barnes & Noble
Now through October 12th, Barnes & Noble is offering up an additional 20% off any single item – valid in-stores or online with promo code BNFAMILY20 at checkout (exclusions apply). Even sweeter, this coupon can be used in the Café to purchase yummy Starbucks treats and drinks!
*Hobby Lobby
Save 40% off one item at regular price with this coupon – valid thru 10/10 (click coupon link at top right).
*Jo-Ann Fabric
Head on over here to snag an in-store coupon valid for 20% off your Total Purchase of both regular AND sale-priced items – valid through Saturday, October 10th, only! Note that there are some exclusions so be sure to read the fine print. Also, you can opt to have this coupon texted to your smartphone instead of actually printing it out – just head here, click the purple “Take it With You” link above the coupon and then enter your mobile phone number.
*Michaels
Through 10/10 only, you can score an extra 50% off one regular priced item at Michaels. Just go here to print your coupons or pull them up on your smartphone while shopping or you can select the ‘Text to Phone’ option to receive them via text message.
*The Home Depot
Join The Home Depot’s Promo Text Program to receive $5 off your purchase of $50 or more.
*Tommy Bahama
Be sure to head on over here and sign up for the Tommy Bahama Email List to instantly receive a promo code valid for $50 off your $100 purchase – valid in stores or online thru 10/31.
*Ulta
Go here to save $3.50 off a $10 purchase, valid thru 10/24.
*Victoria’s Secret
Tomorrow only, October 10th before Noon, head to your local Victoria’s Secret store to score full-size Victoria’s Secret Fantasies on sale 2/$10 – just $5 each (regularly $18 each!). Note that there is a limit of thirty Victoria’s Secret Fantasies items per customer. These would make great stocking stuffers or additions to gift baskets!
*Yankee Candles
Through October 25th, head on over here to print a coupon for $15 off a $35 in-store purchase. Or, if you prefer to shop online, you can use the code FALL15 at checkout. Keep in mind that you may be able to use this coupon at other stores besides Yankee candle (excludes outlet stores, Belk, Kohl’s, Staples, Meijer, Target, Yankee Candle Fundraising, American Home, Y. Collection Candles, Collegiate Fan Candles, or custom photo label candles).
For the 7-11 free coffee, is that just black coffee? Or flavored drinks as well? I haven’t been to a 7-11 in so long but I thought they had a hot drink dispenser…?
It states “any 7th cup is Free” You can always call ahead to be sure.
I contacted my local Barnes & Noble about the Star Wars Lego event for children to sign my son up for it, and was told that the kids have to be 8+. Not sure if they are going to be this strict at other B&Ns, but just a heads up to anyone looking into this event and their kids are under age 8.
Mine is not strict at least when I called, my son is 6 and I asked if it was okay since I didn’t knwo if there was a limit. His response was, “it’s fine I signed up my 6yo too.”.
Has anyone been to the Babies R us Halloween event? Was it any good?
I got an Olive Garden never ending family pass. I wanted to donate or give away the 8 complete to-go meals that the pass allows for each day for 7 weeks.
Charity organizations have too many fda regulations and family/friends somehow think I must be taking advantage. I feel sad. 🙁 I am so horrified and embarrassed that friends/family would think that I would wrongly take advantage of a deal. Oh well, it was 392 meals that nobody wants…:,(
I would love to have it!!!!
Happy My family would love that,Please!
Me too!
Wow. That’s crazy. I understand why you would be upset. My husband and I have two young boys and are tight for cash right now. We are doing our best not to let friends know. I bet if you get the meals and called a friend and tell them you had extra “whatever” and are going to be dropping it off they would love it. Would doesn’t like a night off from cooking.
That’s a good idea!
That is sort of what I did the other day. But, then I was asked about how I got the food. I told about the pasta pass but I did not think that I would get the response that I did. Things like “well, Olive Garden does only expects you to use it a few times” etc..
It seems that a lot of people kind of view coupons, freebies and promotions as some sort of shameful thing you have to do if you are poor and that it is taking away from a business.
I kind of thought that the point of the pass was that Olive Garden wanted you to share with friends and family, etc.. I even got permission to pick up orders on my husband’s behalf (his name is on the pass) from OG. And, I do tip the servers too.
I would not have minded meeting up with people or delivering the food if my small part could make someone’s day a little bit brighter. I am just incredibly surprised at the negative responses that I have received.
If you lived in MI, I would be very happy to share with you!=)
Hi My family would love that!!
My husband is a firefighter. Ppl sometimes drop off treats. You could try that. I’m guessing police stations too. During the holidays ppl gave gifts to library staff ( chocolates, homemade cookies). Maybe you could try a few places like that. Local VA, Amvets, hospital
Police stations are iffy…when I lived in a small town, you could walk in chat, give things, no problem. Moved to a large city, police stations are substations, you walk in and they are behind thick glass, such a different atmosphere.
Before giving always be sure what’s accepted..for food it may be only factory sealed items.
Probably true for the police stations now that I think about it. I live in a small – medium town. I guess what I was trying to say is maybe ask ppl that you are familiar with if they’d like a lunch ie the library clerk who you chat with regularly, someone at church, teachers.
Those are great ideas!=)
Challenging though, as I am somewhat new and unknown in town. No kids yet either.
I did set up some meals for a person with cancer and their family through church. But, that is it so far.
Thanks for your helpful ideas!=)
Yes, this has been my experience. I called around to a lot of places. Most organizations have to follow stringent fda rules regarding packaging, transportation, handling, etc..
You could also try your church if you have one. Kinda like your own meals on wheels.
Hey, I would love to have one if you still had one to give.
I don’t think she’s giving it away to anybody. Just stating she has one. Why are people so greedy
I saw an awesome video last year about this. Someone just had the meals filled to-go and took them to homeless people around town. They were so ecstatic to receive a nice restaurant meal and be treated so kindly by a stanger… just another idea of what to do. People will judge you no matter what you do- don’t let a few negative comments break your charitable heart. If Olive Garden had a problem with it, they would change their rules or quit offering the pass.
The video is called “Random Acts of Pasta” on youtube- I remember loving it last year when I saw it. Good luck!
Thank you for your kind words!=)
I was given permission to pick up the meals on my husband’s behalf (his name is on the pass). If OG didn’t want me to use the pass this way, they could have said no. But, instead, they said I would have no issues and wished me luck.
It just makes me sad that close family members could think that I am taking advantage of a promotion in a bad way that they do not even want the pasta anymore. Yikes!
I try to follow the rules and I do have some morals…..And, I do tip the server/take-out person.
I just never imagined giving away wonderful, delicious meals could be so darn difficult.
But, again, I appreciate your very kind words and your wonderful ideas!:)
Lots of groups (Moms groups, churches, etc) do casseroles for people going through difficulties like hospital stays. I would have LOVED for someone to bring by olive garden after i’d had a baby. Especially with the second! Maybe talk to a local church and see if they know who could use a couple of nights off cooking?
Great ideas! Thank you!=)
Happy My family would love that!! Please 🙂
I’ve got a coupon for $10 off $20 order at Buca di Beppo if anyone is interested. Respond with email.
imagwm2@gmail.com
I think I can post the link. It doesn’t look like its a one time use.
https://offers.bucadibeppo.com/coupons/205090/?utm_source=eclub&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20151007