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Jul 27, 2010, Kids Eat Free Deals in San DiegoWhere can kids eat free in San Diego? Here are the best meal deals, best day of the week to get deals, and links to top family restaurants that will save you money! Permalink -- click for full blog post " Kids Eat Free Deals in San Diego" Jul 25, 2010, Win Two Free Flights on CheapTickets.ComCheapTickets is running a contest for two free round-trip airfare vouchers good for travel in the domestic US. To enter, you have to follow CheapTickets on Twitter1, and retweet the contest message listed on the @CheapTickets Twitter page by 5 pm on Tuesday, July 27. Just go to www.cheaptickets.com. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Win Two Free Flights on CheapTickets.Com" Jul 25, 2010, $25 Restaurant.Com Certificates for $2!The deal is back again! Get a $25 restaurant meal for $2? Restaurant.com is offering $25 dining coupons for only $2 when you use the promo code "PLATE" at checkout. It's a great way to try out select fabulous San Diego restaurants when you're at home and on vacation. For the link to order your coupons, as well as ways to eat well for less, click here... Permalink -- click for full blog post "$25 Restaurant.Com Certificates for $2!" Jul 25, 2010, Free $75 Gift Card from BedandBreakfast.comThe site www.BedandBreakfast.com is offering a free $75 gift card when you buy a gift card of $250 or more. So why not give a bed and breakfast gift certificate for a birthday, wedding, or anniversary, and then a gift for yourself for free? You must purchase your card by July 31. Just go to www.BedandBreakfast.com and enter promo code BBGC75 at checkout. San Diego has many lovely and quaint cottages and B&B's that participate in the BedandBreakfast.com program. Why not treat yourself? And if you want to save more on travel and food, check out our San Diego Coupons page... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Free $75 Gift Card from BedandBreakfast.com" Jul 16, 2010, Entertainment Book Blow-Out: Two for $!0!It's an Entertainment Book blow-out sale! Buy TWO 2010 Entertainment Books for $10. You must purchase two books, but they can be from different locations, like Orange County and LA (the San Diego book is already sold out.) They're so cheap that even if you're visiting both places for a day each, you'll easily pay for the book with one use in each city! Tip: The Orange County book has coupons for Legoland, Knotts Berry Farm, and Medieval Times! Supplies are running out, so act fast.Just copy and paste this link in your browser: http://www.entertainment.com/discount/ For more ways to save on food, travel, and entertainment in Virginia, check out our "Free Things to Do" page and our "Daily Deals" blog... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Entertainment Book Blow-Out: Two for $!0!" Jul 16, 2010, 60% Off Restaurant.com Plus Get a $50 Gift from OrbitzWant to get a $25 restaurant meal for $4, PLUS a $50 gift certificate at Orbitz? What a great way to save on dining and travel! Restaurant.com is offering $25 dining coupons for only $4 when you use the promo code "VACATION" at checkout. You'll also get $50 off a hotel or hotel/flight package of four nights at Orbitz. Just go to www.Restaurant.com. And for more ways to eat for less, including kids eat free deals, click here... Permalink -- click for full blog post "60% Off Restaurant.com Plus Get a $50 Gift from Orbitz" Jun 3, 2010, $3 Tuesday at the San Diego County Fair on June 15The best deal for going to the San Diego County Fair is happening on Tuesday, June 15th. You can buy an adult ticket for $3 at Albertsons stores (with a purchase of groceries). That's a great savings - normal tickets are $13 for adults, $7 for seniors. It's also Kids' Day where all children 12 and younger are free. Keep in mind kids 5 and younger are always free at the Fair. Apr 23, 2010, Mission Federal Artwalk in Little Italy Saturday and SundayIt's a great time to enjoy the annual arts festival in Little Italy on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. Artwalk runs along India Street from Beech to Grape. It features live music and dance, food, and plenty of art from local artists. Free admission. www.missionfederalartwalk.org Apr 10, 2010, Free Books for Kids at Balboa Park, April 24!Does your child love to read? Then head down to Balboa Park's Organ Pavilion on Saturday, April 24 between 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. There will be entertainment, refreshments and two free new books for each child, grades K-12. Free! 619-266-4118 Mar 26, 2010, Make Egg Hunt Plans for Easter SundayLooking for a great way to celebrate Easter with fun games, egg hunt, family friendly atmosphere, and an inspiring Easter service? I suggest going to San Diego First Assembly on Easter Sunday. The church puts together thousands of eggs, a petting zoo, face painting, Easter bunny, and giveaways for kids of all ages. It starts at 9:00 and goes to 10:30 am. Easter service at 10:45 am with great childcare during the service. 8404 Phyllis Place, San Diego, sdfa.org Mar 13, 2010, Kids Eat Free at Tony Roma's on TuesdaysGood news for rib lovers! On Tuesdays at Tony Roma's, kids eat free. The newspaper said that up to two children under 12 can get their choice of kid menu items, drink, and dessert with one adult entree. Nice! Check it out on Tuesdays at Tony Roma's, 4110 Mission Blvd, San Diego, 92019, 858-272-7427 Feb 23, 2010, Get Your Free Pancakes at IHOP on TuesdayCan't get better than free! Stop by IHOP anytime between 7 am and 10 pm on Tuesday, February 23rd and receive a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. Why the fuss? National Pancake Day! Donations encouraged for local children's hospitals. www.ihoppancakeday.com for more info! Feb 4, 2010, Free Admission to the Children's Museum on Valentine's DayLooking for something fun and free on Valentine's Day? You can take your kids to the New Children's Museum downtown for free on Sunday, February 14. Open from 10:00-4:00 pm. 200 West Island, www.thinkplaycreate.org Jan 15, 2010, Restaurant Week Jan 17-22Want to try some terrific restaurants for a fraction of the cost? Find excellent 3 course menus from a list of San Diego's best, priced at $20, $30, or $40 per person. $20 restaurants include Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, Boathouse Restaurant, and Phil's BBQ. $30 restaurants include 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant, Chart House, Crab Catcher Restaurant, Indigo Grill and Peohe's. Find the entire list of restaurants and the menus at www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com You can sort by price, location, restaurant name, or cuisine. Bon Appetit! Dec 8, 2009, Christmas Neighborhood Light DisplaysNow's a great time to pack into the car in search of Christmas lights! It's free and fun for the family. If you can, park and walk through the neighborhoods for a closer look. Here's a sampling of places you can go: Chula Vista:
Whitney Street/Mankato, between First and Second Ave, of H Street and 1st Ave. December 12-26. Carlsbad:
900 block of North Main Street in downtown Carlsbad. Lights and Christmas music. East San Diego:
1523 48th Street off Federal Blvd and 48th Street. December 5-27. La Jolla: Downtown La Jolla has competitive Christmas decorating among storefronts. Very fun stroll! Poway:
12631 Stoutwood Street, off Twin Peaks Road and Deerwood Street. December 1-January 4. Tierrasanta:
5306 Belardo Drive off Via Valarta and Via Playo de Cortes. Dial 89.7 FM on radio to hear synchronized music. 11/28-12/27. Nov 25, 2009, Close to Vista? Celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas at Historic Adobe on Nov. 28 and 29Each of the 28 rooms and 2 courtyards of this National Historical Landmark will be decorated as a Victorian wonderland, a replica from the 1800s. More than 100 wreaths, garlands and centerpieces will adorn the halls and rooms. There will be children's activities like making cornhusk dolls, caramel apples, and weaving yarn. Also, SDGE will host an LED Christmas light exchange. Bring your lights and exchange them (3 strands per customer). When: Sat & Sun, Nov 28-29 from 10 am to 4 pm. Caroling on Saturday from 4:30-5:30 pm. Where: Rancho Guajome Adobe County Park, 2210 North Santa Fe Ave., Vista 92083 Admission and parking are free. For more info, call 760-724-4082 or visit www.sdparks.org Nov 24, 2009, Surfin Santa at Seaport Village Saturday, November 28thSanta doesn't have to plow through snow in So Cal, so I guess it makes sense that he surfs into Seaport Village! Your kids can welcome Santa at 1 pm as he arrives on a pirate ship at Seaport Village, courtesy the Maritime Museum (arriving in front of Pier Cafe). And then Santa will be available for free photos, posing on a surfboard and wave until 5 pm. New this year, kids can make environment friendly ornaments and decorate Seaport Village's tree. Tree lighting at 5 p.m. Nov 7, 2009, Day Out With ThomasDo you have a kid who loves Thomas the Train? When our son was 2, we went to ride on Thomas the train at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris. It's about 90 minutes to drive there (north of Temecula). It's well worth it if your child loves Thomas. There are many Thomas related activities and of course, the big thing is to ride Thomas the train. While you're on the train, you can't tell it's Thomas. But when the train pulls up and you see his big blue face, that's a picture perfect moment for your child! Thomas is at the station on Nov 7, 8, 11, 14 and 15. For more info, go to www.oerm.org For discount tickets, go to www.ticketweb.com/dowt and enter the promotional code DOWT2009 Have fun! Oct 21, 2009, Free Family Fun Night, Mission Valley area, Oct 31, 5-8 pmLooking for a family friendly venue void of haunted houses, ghouls, and gore? Try stopping by Family Fun Night at San Diego First Assembly of God church. You'll find carnival booths, inflatables, and of course, free candy. Halloween night from 5-8 pm. 8404 Phyllis Place, San Diego, 92123, www.sdfa.org Sep 29, 2009, Kids Free at the San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal Park October 1-31, 2009October is a great time to visit the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park. Kids 3-11 receive free admission so you only have to pay for the adult ticket. A great way to save money if you're visiting San Diego or just want to go to the Zoo or Wild Animal Park once (versus getting a annual pass for San Diego residents). Sep 16, 2009, Coronado Speed Festival Sept 26 & 27Do you feel the need for speed? This annual Fleet Week San Diego event will be a big hit for your car lovers, race fans, and military enthusiasists. Gates open at 8 am on Sept. 26 & 27. The festival runs between 8:30 - 5:00 pm. One day tickets are between $25-$25 (ages 12 and under are FREE with paid adult). The event is FREE for active duty military and their dependents. Location: Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, www.fleetweeksandiego.org/coronadospeedfestival Aug 29, 2009, Kids Free in September at SeaWorldWith every full-price adult single-day admission, one child age 3-9 gets in free. (Adults are considered 10+) This is a great deal if you're visiting San Diego over Labor Day weekend or another time in Sept. You can find a hard copy of the coupon in the San Diego Family Magazine, page 113, September 2009 edition. You can buy the ticket online at SeaWorldSanDiego.com and use the promo code SWCSDFam09. Aug 12, 2009, Exhibit: Body Worlds & Our Brain - How to Get a 50% TicketIf you want to see and show your children the wonders of the human body, then you'll enjoy "Body Worlds & the Brain - Our Three Pound Gem" on display at the San Diego Natural History Museum. If you buy one Body Worlds ticket, you'll get one ticket at 50% off for visits through September 3, 2009. All you have to do is order by phone and mention the coupon code BRAIN when ordering. Call 1-877-946-7797. This offer is not available online. To learn more about the exhibit, visit the museum's website at www.sdnhm.org Aug 8, 2009, Free Point Loma Summer Concert on Friday, August 14Looking for a great venue and a free concert? It's not to late to catch the last summer concert in Point Loma Park (at Catalina and Varona). It's from 6 -8 pm. "Soul Persuaders" will be performing the top hits of Motown, Soul and R&B. Evenings in Point Loma can be chilly, so remember to bring a long sleeved shirt just in case, along with your blanket or lawn chairs. For more information, go to www.plconcerts.org Jul 29, 2009, Free IMAX film with gallery admission at Reuben E. FleetNow is a great time to see an IMAX film! When you purchase a full price gallery admission at the Reuben E. Fleet Science Center, you receive a free IMAX film, now through September 7th. Admission to the gallery is $10 for adults and $8.75, so if you get the IMAX also, this is a great deal! You can print the "Free IMAX Summer Splash" at www.rhfleet.org/freeIMAX IMAX films playing in July are Adventures in Wild California and Under the Sea. These films play in August plus other classics like Lewis & Clark, Everest, Journey into Amazing Caves, and Mysteries of Egypt.
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