The FREE Holiday Event of the Season: CircleFest Is December 5th!

Start off the holiday season with a trip to the 17th Annual Holiday CircleFest. It’s the perfect way to experience University Circle, FREE of charge. From 1:00-5:30 p.m., more than 20 of University Circle’s renowned museums, gardens, galleries, churches, and schools open their doors and offer an afternoon of activities, food, and shopping.

Visitors can look forward to a gingerbread house competition, live music performances, trees with themed decorations, a singing Santa, and even live reindeer. This year, Wade Oval becomes Cleveland’s Central Park with free horse-drawn carriage rides. Or, for a slightly warmer mode of transportation, UCI will provide free shuttle buses to escort guests to the different activity sites. From 5:30-6:00 p.m., the activities conclude with The Cleveland Museum of Art’s dramatic Winter Lights Lantern Procession on Wade Oval. Perhaps the most highly anticipated activity of Holiday CircleFest is The Rink at Wade Oval. Admission to The Rink is free, and skate rentals are only $3.
 
Rough Schedule of Events:
The Rink at Wade Oval: 1:00-7:00 p.m.
Free horse-drawn carriage rides (Wade Oval): 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Activities: 1:00-5:30 p.m.
Winter Lights Lantern Procession on Wade Oval: 5:30 p.m.

Visit the website for the HUGE list of fun things to do! There is certainly something for everyone. Enjoy!

Holiday Program of Music and Lights in Wade Chapel

Dec. 4th from 1-4 p.m.
Join us for our 16th Annual Holiday Program of Music and Lights in Wade Chapel. With merry music, bright candles, and the lovely chapel surroundings, your spirits are sure to get a lift for the season. No charge, reservations are requested, as we have limited seating. Visit the website for more details!

Winter Lights Lantern Festival at the Museum of Art

Friday, December 3–Sunday, January 2, 2011
A bright and innovative way to warm up your holiday season, the Winter Lights Lantern Festival features lantern displays inside the museum and the Environment of Lights installation on Wade Oval. The museum offers an array of activities and entertainment, including workshops for making simple lanterns for the procession. The day culminates in a procession through the Environment of Lights led by guest lantern artists and illuminated dancers and giant puppets on Saturday, December 5th at 5:30 pm as part of the Holiday CircleFest in University Circle.

December Art Walk in Little Italy This Weekend

Don’t miss the exciting December Art Walk, December 3,4 & 5, 2010. Little Italy kicks off the Holiday season during the December Art Walk with wine tastings, receptions, trunk shows and fantastic gift shopping in over 25 galleries and boutiques and extraodinary dining in 21 restaurants, bakeries and bars.

The annual tree lighting at 5PM Saturday outside the Historic Mayfield Theater features a special guest from the North Pole, Santa Claus 5PM to 7PM! Little Italy is growing with 5 new boutiques/galleries, new restaurants, an Italian Market & a new Bed and Breakfast! Always new and exciting, Little Italy is perfect for the passionate gift buyer!

Art Walk starts Friday, December 3 at Noon to 9PM, Saturday, December 4 Noon to 9PM & Sunday Noon to 6PM. Many restaurants are open to 2AM! Valet parking begins with 4 stations on Mayfield Rd. Friday at 5PM and continues throughout the Art Walk days. For more information about shops and restaurants see our official website: http://clevelandlittleitaly.com/.

Don't Miss Winterfest 2010 in Public Square This Saturday!

This year, Public Square will be packed with concerts and activities for the whole family leading up to the Official Winterfest Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00 pm! The fun kicks off on the Square at 12 noon this Saturday, November 27th.

The schedule of events is as follows:
12:00-3:30p.m., Live Broadcast of OSU/Michigan Game
1:00-5:00p.m., Free Horse-Drawn Carriage rides
3:00-7:00p.m., Winterfest Village, including family-friendly activities, food, music & more!
3:00-6:00p.m., Stage Show & Radio Disney Holiday Concert
6:00-7:30p.m., Official Public Square Lighting Ceremony, Concert and Fireworks
7:30-8:30p.m., Public After Party at the Higbee Building. Visit with Santa, free refreshments, and live music!

Visit the link for more details, and enjoy your holiday weekend!!

Order Your FREE 2011 Oriental Trading Calendar Today!

The Oriental Trading 2011 Calendar includes:
•A special money-saving offer for you each month!
•New tips & idea starters to help you plan fun events all year long!
•Shopping reminders for guaranteed holiday delivery.
•Tons of unique dates to celebrate every month, such as "National Ice Cream Day!"

Visit their website to order yours today! Arrives in 7-14 days.

Ice Skate for FREE at the Rink at Wade Oval

The Rink at Wade Oval is back for a third year of outdoor fun! It's the only FREE outdoor rink in Cleveland. Last year, more than 20,000 people laced up a pair of skates and took to The Rink’s unique polymer surface, which feels just like real ice. This season, visitors are encouraged to stop by the new Wade Oval Information Center to warm up with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee after they're finished skating. Admission is free; skate rental is $3.

Rink Hours of Operation
November 20 - February 21
Weekends Only
Fridays & Saturdays, Noon-7:00 p.m.
Sundays, Noon-5:00 p.m.

December 20 - January 2
Open Daily
Sunday – Thursday, Noon-5:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, Noon – 7:00 p.m.

Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day

Open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 17) and President’s Day (February 21),
Noon-5:00 p.m.

Visit the link for hours of operation and more information!

FREE Admission to the Cleveland Zoo on Thanksgiving Day

Bring your family to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy free admission to the Zoo from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. As an added holiday treat, visitors can see special animal feeding and enrichment demonstrations throughout the day. Visit their website to see the feeding schedule and for more information.

Kids Eat FREE at Chipotle This Sunday November 21st

This Sunday at participating Chipotle Mexican Grills, purchase a burrito and get a new Kid's Meal for FREE! Check with your local store see if they are participating first!

Make Crafts at JB Booksellers This Month!

Joseph Beth Booksellers in Legacy Village is hosting lots of free craft events this month! There were some the past couple weekends that I missed because I didn't get this posted early enough, but here are the remaining events this month:

Craft: Rock-A-Doodle
Saturday, November 20 at 11:00AM
Bring nature indoors as we Rock-a-Doodle! Today we’ll be turning ordinary rocks into extraordinary friends! Ages 4 and up. Registration required.


Craft: Custom Cars
Saturday, November 27 at 11:00AM
Start your engines race car drivers and zoom in for this special drift car event. We’ll use kits to custom design our very own drift cars! Ages 4 and up. Free registration required.

Visit their website for more details!

Watch Ratatouille This Friday Night at JB Booksellers

Join us this Friday, November 19th at 7:00pm for our free monthly family movie night as we snack on popcorn and watch Ratatouille! In this Disney animated movie a rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. Rated G. Movie will be shown in the second floor meeting room at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Legacy Village.

Gap Is Giving Away 10,000 FREE Pairs of Jeans Tomorrow!

This Friday (11/5) Gap is giving away 10,000 pairs of jeans! Check-in at any Men’s & Women’s Gap using Facebook Places and you could win. Just show any Gap employee your check-in and you could score a FREE pair. If you’re too late don’t worry, we’ll let you shop with 40% off any regularly priced item. Click here for more details.

Doll Tea Party This Saturday at Pottery Barn Kids

A special tea-time for children to dress up and share their favorite doll or teddy bear. Enjoy refreshments, crafts, and stories! Space is limited, so call the store near you to RSVP!

Kids Can Build a Spice Rack This Weekend at Home Depot

This Saturday from 9am-12pm kids ages 5-12 can build a Spice Rack at their local Home Depot store. This would make a great Christmas gift! The FREE monthly workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. This fun time also allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

Get FREE Seattle's Best Coffee at Burger King Every Friday in November

Stop by Burger King every Friday in November for a FREE 12 oz. cup of Seattle's Best coffee. One per customer during breakfast hours while supplies last. Not valid with flavored shots or whipped topping. At participating locations only.

FREE Veggie Tales Christmas Album Download at Amazon

Download an MP3 of the Veggie Tales Christmas Album The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree at Amazon.com while supplies last!

Time for Another FREE Freaky Pet at Hallmark This Friday!

Well, Halloween is over, and we hope that everyone got plenty of treats. We do have just one more surprise in store for you…it’s nearly time again for FREE FREAKY FRIDAY! Make sure to drop by your local participating Hallmark Gold Crown Store this Friday, November the 5th and drop the magic phrase. The first five people to walk in and ask “Do you know the way to Pet Town?” will get their very own FREE Freaky Pet! If you aren’t sure where a participating Hallmark Gold Crown Store is, try using the Store Locator. Be sure to call your local store in advance to make sure they are participating in the Free Freaky Friday promotion.

Election Day FREEbies 2010

National Deals:
Starbucks: Free tall cup of coffee at any Starbucks.
Chick-fil-A: Most locations are handing out a Free Chicken Sandwich.
Books-A-Million: Free cup of coffee.
McCormick & Schmick's: Is extending it's Happy Hour from 3pm until close with $1.95 bar food.
Krispy Kreme: Offering a free star-shaped doughnut with "patriotic sprinkles."

As always, check with your local store to make sure they're participating.

"FREE Coffee Day" at Bruegger's on November 10th

Bruegger's Bagels is hosting a "Free Coffee Day" on Wednesday, November 10th until 2pm to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network. Guests are invited to make a donation to Children's Miracle Network. Click here for more info and to find a location near you!