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!!

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!

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.

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!

Coupon for One FREE Appetizer at TGIFridays

Get a FREE appetizer of your choice at TGIFridays with this coupon. Good through 11/30/10.

"FREE Freaky Friday" at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores

Go to a Hallmark Gold Corwn store today and tell a clerk "Free Freaky Friday" and you get a free Freaky Pet (a $14.95 value) just pay tax. Freaky Pets are transformable plush creatures that are cute one second, then cranky the next, are new and exclusively sold in Hallmark Gold Crown stores. It is only to go to the first 5 customers in each store, so act quickly! Free Freaky Fridays will also be held the first Friday of November (Nov 5) and first Friday of December (Dec 3). There will be NEW magic words for those events so come back here to find out what they are 1 week prior to the events! Visit http://go.mappoint.net/Hallmark/PrxInput.aspx to find a Hallmark store near you!

Target First FREE Thursdays at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Through Thursday, March 3, 2011, visitors to The Cleveland Museum of Natural History will enjoy FREE admission on the first Thursday of each month. Free admission does not apply to school or other groups. Bring the family for a fun-filled day exploring our permanent exhibits and watching the action in our outdoor galleries, where owls, bobcats, otters and more are busy all year long! 2010 Target Free First Thursdays:

October 7, 2010
November 4, 2010
December 2, 2010
January 6, 2011
February 3, 2011
March 3, 2011

http://www.cmnh.org/site/ClassesandPrograms/SpecialEvents/TargetFreeFirstThursdays.aspx

Enjoy the View at FREE Local Art Festivals This Fall

Fall Art Festival at Crocker Park, September 18 & 19
"Grab your favorite sweater and your favorite pal and celebrate the change of season with Crocker Park as it introduces the Crocker Park Fall Fest & Fine Art Fair, Saturday, September 18, 10am-7pm & Sunday, September 19, 11am-5pm. The unique and charming Crocker Park is at the intersection of Crocker and Detroit Roads in Westlake. The Fall Fest will feature a wine tasting, fresh apple cider, a fun clam bake, a special fall farmers market, children’s activities and a fine art fair with artist demonstrations all in the unique setting of the elegant Crocker Park. It’s a weekend of fun, food, wine, art, fashion, music and more!" Admission and parking are FREE.

2010 Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival, September 18 & 19
"The Twelfth Annual Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival returns to Lincoln Park. The weekend Festival is comprised of four categories or program areas which include: Children's-hands-on arts, historical, and educational projects; Community-area non-profit organizations presenting material about their mission and services; Cultural-food sales by Tremont churches, other non-profit organizations, and Tremont restaurants reflecting the ethnic diversity of the neighborhood; and sales of paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and photographs created by Tremont and Northeast Ohio artists. The Festival will also have music and dance performances both Saturday and Sunday on one main stage located near Kenilworth Avenue between West 14th Street and West 11th Street. Admission to the festival is FREE." See the link for a schedule of events.
http://www.merrickhouse.org/tacf

Art in the Village II at Legacy Village, September 25 & 26
Saturday, September 25 – 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, September 26 – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
"Art in the Village is back for a fall appearance! Don’t miss an eclectic mix of the nation’s most talented artist, who will collectively display millions of dollars in artwork. The artists, juried by an independent panel of expert judges, are hand-selected from hundreds of applicants based on quality and diversity. Admission and parking are FREE."

2010 Tremont ArtWalk
This event has taken place all year on the second friday of each month from 6-10 pm, and the remaining dates for this year are October 8, November 12, and December 10. Many galleries and studios that normally keep restricted hours are open for ArtWalk. There is usually music or other performance art. Tremont is rich in fine dining and pub life. For those who prefer a quieter experience, many galleries are open the following day (Saturday).