22nd Annual Blossom Time Balloon Festival, May 27-30th

In Chagrin Falls, Ohio, about 20 hot air balloons each morning and evening of the festival will be taking flight this weekend at the 22nd Annual Blossom Time Balloon Festival. "It is an amazing and impressive sight to see the tall, brightly colored and stately balloons launch and soar. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic, sit back and watch the show. This is a great family event, a fantastic photo opportunity, and it’s FREE! The weekend will also include the 11th annual Blossom Glow, to take place at 8:00 pm at Chagrin Falls High School, Thursday, May 27th. As dusk nears, the balloons will lay out and inflate, tethered to the ground, for a beautiful twinkling dance, sure to light up your evening! All events take place at Chagrin Falls High School, located on East Washington Street, unless otherwise noted." The schedule for the festival is as follows:

Thursday May 27th Blossom Glow at 8:00 PM at CFHS
Friday May 28th Mass balloon ascension 6:30 pm at CFHS
Saturday May 29th Balloons fly in to CFHS field – 6:30 AM
Balloon launch from CFHS – 6:30 PM
Sunday May 30th Balloons fly in to CFHS field – 6:30 AM
Balloon launch from CFHS – 6:30 PM

http://www.chagrinballoonfest.com/index.html

Mayfest, a FREE Fine Arts Show in Berea

If you like fine arts and crafts, come out to Coe Lake in Berea, Ohio for the Fine Arts Show on Saturday, May 29th from 10-5 pm. Admission is free, and there will also be food vendors and live music. See the link below for more details as well as other upcoming events in Berea.

http://culturemob.com/events/6129003-mayfest-oh-berea-berea-oh-venue?near_to_date=1275184800

FREE Amusement Park Admission for Those in the Military

"FREE regular admission ticket to any active or retired military personnel on Sunday and Monday of both the Memorial Day and July 4th weekends. Along with free admission, active and retired members of the military will be able to purchase discounted admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) at a special military discount price."
Offer good at Cedar Point, Kings Island, and Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom, among others. See the link for more details, and enjoy!

http://www.cedarfair.com/tributetothearmedforces/index.cfm

Crocker Park Offers FREE Movies in the Park

Every Thursday night from June 3-September 2, Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio will be showing a FREE movie from 9-11 pm. The movie selection is diverse, so there should be something for all audiences to appreciate. For the movie schedule, see the link below, and enjoy!

http://www.crockerpark.com/events.php?id=493

Legacy Live, a FREE Summer Concert Series, Begins Tonight!

Every weekend from now until September you can stop by Legacy Village in Lyndhurst, Ohio and enjoy some live music, family entertainment, and special events from 7-10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 3-6 pm on Sundays. The live music features a variety of genres, from Pop, Rock & Motown to Jazz, Swing and everything in between, so there's sure to be something for everyone to enjoy! See the link below for the concert schedule.

http://www.legacy-village.com/events/2010/5/LegacyLiveSummerConcertSeries.html

Kids Eat FREE at Stir Crazy on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Unfortunately, next week will be the last week of this event, so hurry in next Tuesday, May 25th or Thursday, May 27th! Stir Crazy is located at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst, Ohio. Kids eat free after 4 pm with the purchase of an accompanying adult meal, and children under 10 are eligible. See the link below for more details. Enjoy!

http://www.legacy-village.com/events/2010/5/StirCrazyKidsEatFREE.html

Regal Cinema's FREE Family Film Festival is Coming Soon!

The Regal Entertainment Group has "planned a fun-filled summer of select movies for kids and parents. Regal has proudly offered this free summer fun since 1991. Oh, did we mention that it’s FREE! Selected G or PG movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer. Tickets for our 2010 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at select theatres’ box office on the day of the show."
The festival starts at most theaters on June 15th. Click on the link below to see movie schedules and find a participating theater near you!

http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=OH

Kids Bowl FREE This Summer

"Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever “Kids Bowl Free” program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the particpating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations."
See the link below to register and find a participating bowling alley near you! Enjoy!

http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/

Thomas the Train Arrives in Peninsula This Weekend

Train lovers of all ages should come down to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Peninsula, Ohio on May 22, 23, 28, 29 or 30th to see a life size Thomas the Train pull into the station. If you actually want to take a ride on Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt it'll cost some money, and tickets can be purchased at http://www.cvsr.com/. But to just stop by, get a great look at Thomas, snap a few pictures, do some shopping at the local stores, and walk on the many miles of trails in Peninsula, it's absolutely FREE. Enjoy!

Kids Play FREE at Playground World

Kids really do get to play FREE during Free Play hours at participating Playground Worlds. Great for a rainy day or when temperatures climb, the kids are sure to enjoy playing on all the swingsets inside while you sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee (a girl can dream, right?). The closest locations with Play Zones are in Chesterland and Avon. See the link below for locations, days, and times for Free Play. Enjoy!

http://www.pgworld.com/aboutus.php

Kids Eat FREE at Smokey Bones in North Olmsted

It's "family night out" every Monday at Smokey Bones in North Olmsted from 5-7 pm, where kids can enjoy a FREE kids meal with the purchase of every adult meal. So those of you with more kids will just have to invite more adults! And if you need to make a purchase at Great Northern Mall anyways, stop there on the way because you can recieve 15% off your meal when you present a same-day reciept from the mall. That offer is available any day of the week! See the link for more details, and enjoy!

http://westfield.com/greatnorthern/specialoffers/KidsEatFreeatSmokeyBones.html

Gymboree Rewards Members Get to Try a FREE Class at Gymboree Play & Music

For those of you who shop at Gymboree and aren't yet a Rewards Member, it's also FREE to sign up! Once you do, you can take advatage of this free class offer. It applies to new families only, and they're also offering a discount of at least 25% off if you like your experience and want to enroll in a class. They have classes for young children of all ages, so check out a Gymboree Play & Music near you! Offer expires 6/30/2010. Check out the link for more details!

http://links.mkt2170.com/servlet/MailView?ms=MzAxMTYwMwS2&r=MTI1MDc2MjcwNzYS1&j=MTgwOTQ3Mjk4S0&mt=1&rt=0

FREE Pierogi Festival at Parmatown Mall

Whether you are Polish or just love Pierogi's, come out for the Pierogi Festival this Saturday, May 22nd at Parmatown Mall in Parma, Ohio. There will be at least fifteen vendors, a magic performance, and as much polka music as you can handle. See the link below for more details as well as a list of where you can buy authentic pierogi's in the Cleveland area. Enjoy!

http://www.cleveland.com/taste/index.ssf/2010/03/stores_and_festivals_where_you.html

$1 Flip Flops This Saturday at Old Navy

Since this is NEARLY free, I thought it was worth posting! This Saturday only flip flops are on sale for $1!! Doors at most Old Navy stores will open at 7 am, but check your local store for hours. So get there early and get geared up for summer with some nearly free flip flops!

And if you plan on buying a little more then just flip flops, find Old Navy's fan page on facebook.com and click on the Barker's Bones tab to dig up some coupons! You are allowed to find and print off one per week, and the coupons can be as good of a deal as $75 off a purchase of $100! Definitely worth the time! Enjoy!

FREE Family Fun at the 4th Annual Chalk Art Fest and Music Fest in Medina, Ohio

Walk up and down the square in historic Medina, Ohio on Saturday, May 22 from 9-5pm and watch as professionals and students alike create beautiful and unique works of chalk art. The chalk masterpieces will be judged and awarded prizes, and you can even register for a spot on the square and create your own work of art! Stick around for the Medina Music Fest, which will begin on the Square at 2 pm and end at 10 pm. The fest will feature local talent performing live sets of jazz and rock & roll. Certainly a day of fun for the whole family! For more details, as well as other FREE upcoming events in Medina Square, see the link below, and enjoy your weekend!

http://www.mainstreetmedina.com/

Get a FREE Starbucks Drink on Your Birthday

Register your Starbucks gift card at http://www.starbucks.com/ to get FREE soy milk and syrup with each drink purchase (which really adds up!), earn reward points towards free drinks in the future, and get a free drink every year on your birthday, among other benefits. The perks increase the more drinks you buy, so keep your card loaded, grab a latte and enjoy!

FREE Toy Library at the Brooklyn Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library

Do your kids ever get tired of having the same old toys? Stop by the Brooklyn Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library and check out some new toys along with your books and videos. Even the pickiest kid couldn't resist the huge selection of toys they have available behind the desk in the Children's section. These toys are sanitized when they are returned and have the same check-out period as everything else. Explore this and other public libraries for a variety of free programs, including story times, classes, crafts, reading programs, and more! See the link below for details, and enjoy!

http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/BrooklynBranch.aspx

Buy a Sandwich, Get One FREE at Einstein Bros Bagels

Go to the Einstein Bros Bagels fan page on Facebook, click on the "offers" tab, Fan their bagels, and print out a coupon for a buy one get one free Bagel Thins lunch sandwich. Perfect for you and a friend, the coupon is good from May 17-30. Fan and enjoy!

Wade Oval Wednesdays, a Weekly FREE "Party in the Park"

Join thousands of others at the Wade Oval in University Circle for free live entertainment every Wednesday over the summer, from June 16th through August 25th, 6-9 pm. Gather with family, friends, chairs and blankets to enjoy concerts in a wide variety of genres. There will also be Movie Nights on June 30th, July 21st, and August 18th. See the link below for the concert lineup and information on other events in University Circle.

http://www.universitycircle.org/uci.aspx?page=84

Rally in the Alley, a FREE Weekly Outdoor Concert Series

Rally in the Alley is a free outdoor concert series that runs every Friday night throughout the summer, starting on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend and ending in September. Held in Medina, Ohio, right off Public Square, this event benefits a different Medina County charity every week. Food and drinks are available to accompany the fantastic entertainment, and it's a night the whole family will enjoy! The event will open every week at 4:30 pm with the opening band taking the stage at 5:30 pm. See the link below for more details and the concert schedule!

http://www.themainstreetcafe.com/rally.php

The 5th Annual Crocker Park Fine Art Fair, June 12-13

More then 125 artists will be featured at this year's Art Fair at Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio. As you stroll along and enjoy the variety of artwork, make sure to stop by the "Imagination Station," where kids can participate in some arts and crafts activities of their own. There will be entertainment and festive food available, as well. This event is FREE and open to the public. See the link below for further details, and enjoy!

http://www.theguild.org/art_fair_crocker_park.html

FREE Monthly Family Movie Night at Joseph-Beth Booksellers

On the last friday of every month, join other families at Joseph-Beth Booksellers (located at Legacy Village in Beachwood, OH) for a free movie night! This month's feature film is A Bug's Life, and it will be shown on Friday, May 28th at 7:00 pm in the second floor event room at the bookstore. Popcorn is also included, so wear your jammies, bring your favorite blanket, and enjoy the show! See the link below for more details.

http://www.josephbeth.com/KidsEvents.aspx

Earn FREE digital dollars at Swagbucks.com

We all search the internet, so why not earn some money for doing it? Simply sign up for a free account at Swagbucks.com, use Swagbucks as your search engine, and search away! Earn swagbucks randomly for searches you perform, shopping on the site, and various other things. As you rack up swagbucks over time by just doing what you normally do, check out the swag store and spend some of that free money! Mention my name, Jacqui Roberts, as the person who referred you and send some free stuff my way, too! Enjoy, and invite your friends!

FREE Doughnuts on National Doughnut Day, June 4th

Stop by your local Krispy Kreme store on June 4th for a free glazed doughnut while supplies last. For participating stores, go to krispykreme.com. Enjoy!

Einstein Bros Bagels FREE Bagel Fridays

As most of you facebook fans know, Einstein Bros Bagels has been posting a new coupon each week for the past several weeks for a free bagel and shmear. That program has unfortunately come to an end, but this Free Bagel Fridays coupon will get you one last free bagel and shmear next Friday, May 21st. One per person, only valid on Friday at participating stores. Enjoy!

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