FREE One-year Subscription to Disney's Family Fun Magazine, TODAY ONLY!

Today on Plum District there is a deal for a one-year Family Fun magazine subscription for $6. Today only, you can enter the promotional code 10today (valid TODAY ONLY) at checkout to receive $10 off any purchase, making it FREE!! Act soon if you want this, as it will probably go quick! Not a member of Plum District? No problem! Sign up for free here! Enjoy!

FREE Breakfast at Chick-fil-A September 6-10th

From September 6 – 10, 2011, participating Chick-fil-A^® restaurants are giving away a variety of FREE breakfast entrées to customers who make a reservation online. Go here to make your reservation now, and enjoy!

Customer Appreciation Week at Chick-fil-A=FREE Food!!

This week, August 15th-20th, is Customer Appreciation Week at Chick-fil-A in North Olmsted. Stop by and grab some FREE breakfast and participate in a variety of different activities throughout the week. The schedule is as follows:

Monday
2-5 pm, $5 All-you-can-eat Nuggets

Tuesday
6:30-10:30 am, Breakfast: FREE Yogurt Parfait
5:30-7:30 pm, Family Night: LUAU (kids eat FREE with purchase of an adult meal)

Wednesday
6:30-10:30 am, Breakfast: FREE Cinnamon Clusters
5:30-7:30 pm, Game Night

Thursday
6:30-10:30 am, Breakfast: FREE Small Fruit Cup
2-3 pm, Water Wars
2-5 pm, Snack Attack!

Friday
6:30-10:30 am, Breakfast: FREE Chicken Biscuit
2-5 pm, Ice Cream Social

Saturday
6:30-10:30 am, Breakfast: FREE Multigrain Oatmeal
National Lemonade Day: FREE Small Lemonade Day ALL DAY!

Chick-fil-A is located at 4779 Great Northern Blvd. in North Olmsted. Enjoy!

2011 Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival on Father's Day Weekend

The 8th Annual Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival will kick off on June 17th, just in time to celebrate Father’s Day. The festival will be an all-weekend event starting Friday at 4:00 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Avon, Ohio. This three-day event celebrates duct tape, its enthusiasts and its wacky and fun uses. The festival also honors the history and heritage of the city that is proclaimed the “Duct Tape Capital” of the world—Avon, Ohio—the home of Duck brand duct tape. From sculptures and fashion to games and a parade, everything at the festival revolves around duct tape and the wonderful City of Avon."

See avonducttapefestival.com for more information, and enjoy!

Enjoy FREE Outdoor Theater throughout Cleveland this Summer

The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival's 14th Season Opens at Notre Dame College in South Euclid this weekend. Come and enjoy FREE outdoor theater in parks and other locations around the Greater Cleveland area.

2011 Show dates:

Curtain for all shows is 7pm.

June 17th & 18th Othello at Notre Dame College

June 24th & 25th Love's Labour's Lost at Notre Dame CollegeJuly 2nd Othello
July 3rd Love's Labour's Lost at
The James A. Garfield National Historic Site

July 9th Othello
July 10th Love's Labour's Lost Lakewood Park

July 16th Othello
July 17th Love's Labour's Lost
Shaker Hts. Colonnade

July 23rd Othello
July 24th Love's Labour's Lost
Lorain County Community College Stocker Center for the Arts

July 30th Othello
July 31st Love's Labour's Lost
The Kulas Stage at Wade Oval

August 6th Othello
August 7th Love's Labour's Lost at Lincoln Park

Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and seat themselves prior to each outdoor performance. Rain spaces have been secured for every venue except Wade Oval, allowing performances to proceed, rain or shine. Visit http://www.cleveshakes.org/ for more details!

Thanks, Brian!

FREE Annual Engine and Power Show in Medina This Weekend

Medina County Antique Power Association 36th Annual Engine & Power Show featuring Allis Chalmers Equipment. The show is Saturday, June 18th and Sunday, June 19th starting at 9 am at the Medina County Fairgrounds. Enter off of Smith Road. Admission is FREE. There will be antique cars & trucks, antique lawn & garden equipment, antique tractors & engines. As well as arts & crafts, flea market and bake sale. On Sunday there is a non-denominational church service and a tractor pull at 10 am. Sounds like a fun event for Father's Day Weekend!

Thanks, Leighann!

Father's Day 2011 FREEbees in Cleveland

TCBY
Get a FREE Frozen Yogurt for Fathers Only on Father's Day, June 19th. Local store is in Richmond Heights.

Spaghetti Warehouse
Treat your Dad to a FREE Incredible 15-Layer Lasagne or Original Recipe Spaghetti Entrée on Sunday, June 19.  Not valid with any other discount or coupon. Dine in only.  Located in Akron on Main St.

Home Depot
The kids can go to the Father's Day Home Depot Kids' Workshop on Saturday, June 18th from 9am-12pm to make a toolbox to give dad for Father's Day.

Michaels
FREE Make-It Take-It Father's Day Crafts:

• Father's Day Duck Tape® Wallet Event FREE Make-It Take-It, June 16th from 6-8pm Make something unique this Father's Day. Design a Duck Tape® wallet for Dear Ol' Dad. While supplies last. Ages 3 and up. 
• Father's Day Card Event FREE Make-It Take-It, June 17th from 6-8pm                              Create a thoughtful card for Father's Day. Make it extra special with words of loving encouragement. While supplies last. Ages 3 and up.    
• Father's Day Key Chain Event FREE Make-It Take-It, June 18th from 10am-12pm.            Create a handmade keepsake for Father's Day. Design your keychain creation with lots of love. While supplies last. Ages 3 and up.    

Know of any others? Comment and let us know! Thanks and Happy Father's Day to all you dads!

Sign Up for a FREE Dinner for 4 at Earth Fare in Fairlawn

Earth Fare, "The Healthy Supermarket," recently opened it's doors in Fairlawn (which isn't Cleveland, I know, but if you're a FREE junkie like me, you'll think it's worth the drive, too!). If you visit their website and click on the "start now" link to sign in, you will receive a coupon for a FREE dinner for 4 with any $10 purchase. The coupon is ready to print right away, so make sure you're ready! The dinner includes a whole (raw, organic) chicken, bag of carrots, and mashed potatoes, valued at about $24. We had ours last week, and it was excellent!

Their sale prices are pretty good, and don't forget to grab a coupon booklet right when you walk in the door to maximize your savings! The best deal I saw was Bigelow Teas (several varieties) on sale for $1.68 (price cut through 6/4 I believe). Use the $.75/1 Bigelow Tea coupon found in the Earth Fare Coupon Booklet and snag a box of tea for only $.93!!

The 22nd Annual Parade in the Circle on Saturday, June 11th

Find Yourself in the Circle at Cleveland's signature summer event from 11am-4pm on Saturday, June 11th at Wade Oval in University Circle. This fabulous, fun, FREE celebration features the Parade, presented by The Cleveland Museum of Art, and Circle Village, presented by University Circle Inc.

 The Parade, which begins at Noon, incorporates the drama and artistry of colorful floats, puppets, costumes, dancers, and musicians. Circle Village invites visitors onto Wade Oval for an afternoon of activities, live music, and delectable food. Visit their website for more details.

Get a FREE Doughnut at Krispy Kreme on Friday, June 3rd

On Friday, June 3, Krispy Kreme will give back to its guests by offering one FREE Krispy Kreme Doughnut on National Doughnut Day at participating retail locations. The free doughnut offer is good for one doughnut of any variety per customer at participating U.S. Krispy Kreme retail shops. Visit our store locator page at www.krispykreme.com to find a participating Krispy Kreme location near you.

FREE Annual Fishing Derbies This Weekend in the Metroparks

Kids can reel in the “big one” at the annual Cleveland Metroparks Children’s Fishing Derbies. Each day of Children’s Fishing Derbies is divided into two sessions: children, ages 4 to 8, can fish from 9 a.m. to noon, and youth, ages 9 to 15, fish from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants can also learn how to cast and test their skills at the casting challenge. Guidance will be available from experienced anglers to help those new to fishing.

Live bait is provided. Participants should bring a rod, tackle and a cooler with ice to store their “catch of the day.” A limited number of loaner fishing rods will be available for children who do not have their own. Prizes will be awarded at the end of each session for catching the largest trout, largest other fish, and smallest fish, plus best cast from the casting challenge. Prizes will be awarded at noon and 4 p.m. sharp. You must be present to win.

Saturday, May 14
Wallace Lake
Mill Stream Run Reservation
Berea

Sunday, May 15
Ohio & Erie Canal
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Cuyahoga Heights

The event is rain or shine (hopefully the weather will cooperate!), no advanced sign-ups. Registration is on the day of the derby only. Please go to the big tent when you arrive.

2011 Mother's Day FREEbees in Cleveland

Here's a list of some places in Cleveland offering FREEbees this weekend to celebrate Mother's Day. Hope you find something to enjoy with the mom in your life!

Archiver's: Special FREE Mother's Day Crop on Saturday, May 7th. Local stores in Fairlawn and North Olmsted. See the website for details!

Beachwood Branch (CCPL): Mother's Day Music at the Library on Sunday, May 8th at 2 pm. Vocalist Diane Menges and guitarist Brian Kozak will present a program of works by John Dowland, John Jacob Niles, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Manuel De Falla and others. Sponsored by the Friends of theLibrary. Free tickets are required for admission and are available at the Library or by callling 216-831-6868.

Chagrin Falls Branch (CPPL): Make a Mother's Day Gift from Monday, May 2 through Saturday, May 7th from 9am-9pm. Drop in and use our craft materials to make a gift for mom any time the library is open during the week! We supply the supplies and general instructions, you supply the creativity for that special gift.

Champps': Treat Mom to Champps' this weekend from May 6-8th and receive a "Mom's Eat FREE" gift card for $10 off a $25 purchase that will automatically be loaded with $15 on the first day of each month, through April 2011 (you can register your card here to receive additional rewards). Combine this offer with a kids eat FREE night (every Tuesday after 4 p.m. with the purchase of a regularly priced adult meal) and you've got a pretty cheap family meal out each month for a year!!

Cleveland Metroparks: May is for Mothers. May is a month of newborn animals. Many animals have their young now that it is warmer and food becomes available. Bring mom out to see this year’s waterfowl babies. 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the North Chagrin Nature Center. Terrain: level, easy, 1 mile.
 
Cleveland Metorparks Zoo: Mother's get FREE admission to the Zoo on Mother's Day, open 10am-5pm!

Home Depot: Bring the kids in to build a planter as a Mother’s Day gift on Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lowe's: Mother's Day is May 8th. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build this great Heart Flower Vase! (Flower not included) Saturday, May 7th at 10 am.
 
Pottery Barn Kids: Celebrate Mother's Day at the Mother's Day Doll Tea Party on Saturday, May 7th. Put on your finest and bring your child's favorite doll or teddy bear in for some refreshments, crafting and more! RSVP required. Call your store to reserve a spot!

Ruby Tuesdays: Mom will receive a complimentary Red Velvet Gourmet Cupcake on Mother's Day. Make a reservation today!

TCBY: They are offering FREE frozen yogurt for all moms!! The local Cleveland store is located in Richmond Heights.
 
Know of any other great freebees? Please comment and let me know!

4th Annual Mother's Day Peace Party in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

You and your mother are invited to the 4th Annual Mother's Day Peace Party on Sunday, May 8th from 2-4 pm at the Indian Cultural Garden (the one with the statue of Gandhi) on Martin Luther King Blvd. Joan Southgate, the founder of Restore Cleveland Hope, will be the main speaker. There will be a music, refreshments, activities for the children, framed photos of your family taken at the Gandhi statue, and all of it FREE! Bring your mother or the mothering person in your life and enjoy a peaceful afternoon. For more information call Raj at 440-724-4398 or the Peace Action website at http://www.peaceactioncleveland.org/.

Sign Up for FREE Admission to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens on May 6th

Celebrate National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 6th 2011 by visiting the Cleveland Botanical Gardens (or the public garden near you) for FREE!! Visit the Better Homes and Gardens website to sign up and receive FREE admission for you and your party of up to 10 people. Be ready to print your voucher when you sign up, as you can only sign up once per email account (and they don't email the voucher to you). The Garden is open from 10am-5pm on Fridays. Enjoy and share the deal!

2011 Tax Day FREEbees in Cleveland

Here's some FREEbees to enjoy tomorrow on Tax Day:

Arby's is giving away FREE Value Curly Fries on Friday, April 15th! Visit their Facebook page, print off the coupon, and bring it with you to a participating Arby's to get your fries!


Cinnabon will be handing out two FREE Cinnabon "Tax Day Bites" per person on Monday, April 18th from 6-8 pm. Check your local Cinnabon for participation.

For more fun FREEbees, visit http://www.taxdayfreebies.com/!

FREE Easter Egg Hunts in Cleveland in 2011

Here's a list of some of the fun and FREE Easter Egg Hunts in the area! This is by no means a comprehensive list, so if you know of any I missed, please share the info!! Enjoy!

This weekend:

Parma Heights Easter Egg Hunt: The 2011 Parma Heights Easter Egg Hunt will be from 12-2 pm on Saturday, April 16th at Greenbrier Commons (Pearl and Olde York roads). Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available. There will also be raffles and coloring contests during the Easter Egg Hunt.

Grace Church Old Brooklyn: Come for the FREE Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Grace Church in Old Brooklyn (located at 2503 Broadview Rd., Cleveland 44109) on Saturday, April 16th from 1-4 pm. There will be about 2,000 eggs to hunt for as well as an appearance by the Easter Bunny, crafts, and a message about the true meaning of Easter. Ages 0-10. *Bring your own basket!*

Next Weekend:

Aurora Farms Premium Outlets: Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23th, 10am-Noon. Children 10 & under are invited to hunt store-to-store for over 10,000 candy & toy filled eggs. There will also be complimentary photos with the Easter Bunny, a clown crafting balloon sculptures and stores will provide crafts & activities for the children.

Crocker Park: Come celebrate Easter at Crocker Park on Saturday, April 23, from 12-2 pm! Children ages 1-13 will be divided into half hour time slots according to age. There will be facepainting, magician, juggling show, and the Eagle's Nest craft table. This event will take place on the lawn area across from The Gap store on the south-end of Crocker Park.

ETON Chagrin Boulevard: Easter Egg Hunt and special appearance by the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 11am-12 pm! Face painting and pictures with the Easter Bunny ($5 per person charge), too.

Granger Township Fire and Rescue Department: The Easter Party for Granger Children will be on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the Fire Station, 3737 Ridge Road. The Easter Bunny will arrive at 1 pm on the fire truck, as usual! There will be FREE candy, prizes and refreshments.

Macedonia Helicopter Easter Egg Drop: Come watch 100,000 Easter Eggs fall from the sky at Longwood Park in Macedonia on Saturday, April 23, starting at 11:00 am! Visit the website 100thousandeggs.com for more details!

Get a FREE Ice Cream Cone TONIGHT at Jeni's in Chagrin Falls

In honor of their new store opening in Chagrin Falls, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is giving away FREE ice cream cones TONIGHT (4/14) from 6-9 pm. They are located at 67 N. Main Street in Chagrin Falls. Visit jenisicecreams.com for more details!

Easter Bunny & Radio Disney Party at Parmatown Mall

Families are invited to attend the exciting Egg-a-Palooza on Saturday, April 2nd from 9-11am in the upper food court. Come see the Easter Bunny's arrival for the chance to win incredible Radio Disney prizes, play exciting holiday themed games, and best of all get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny!

"Toad-ally" Awesome Amphibians!

Saturday, March 26th, 2-9 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center in Mayfield Village

Discover how unique amphibians are as they survive on land and water at the FREE “Toad-ally” Awesome Amphibians event.

Featuring:
~Amphibian crafts and activities: 2 – 5 p.m.
~Over 40 different live amphibians: 2 – 5:15 p.m.
~Amphibian puppet show: 5:15 p.m.
~Tadpole Trivia: 5:45 p.m.
~Movie: 6:15– 7:15pm – Land Invaders – Amphibians
~Walks of varying distances for all ages

Visit the website for more details!

FREE Family Friday Night at the Metroparks

Help kick-off our awesome amphibian weekend with a showing of The Princess and the Frog, a Walt Disney movie on Friday, March 25th from 6-8 p.m. at the North Chagrin Nature Center. This modern day retelling of the classic story The Frog Prince is great for the entire family. Join us to see if waitress Tiana and Prince Naveen break the spell and fulfill their dreams.

FREE Pancake Day at Perkins on March 21st

Participating Perkins Restaurants across the country will be holding their 21st annual Free Pancake Day on Monday, March 21. Any guest who stops by can enjoy a complimentary short stack of Perkins’ famous Buttermilk Pancakes. Donations collected from the event will help provide meals served at the Gingerbread House Restaurant at Give Kids The World.

Sign Up For the AMF Newsletter for a $20 Off Coupon!

Sign up to receive newsletters from AMF Bowling Centers and immediately receive a coupon for $20 a game of bowling for 4 people (coupon is good for bowling and shoe rental only for 1 week after print)! Typically games range from $3-4ish plus $4/person for shoe rental, depending on which day/night of the week you go, but I spoke with someone at the Brookgate Lanes location (on Snow Rd. in Brookpark) and learned about some discount nights where you could bowl FREE with this coupon!

Scenario #1: You can bowl for just $.99/person/game on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights from 9pm-Midnight. Shoes cost $4/person+tax. The tax would put you slightly over the $20 for 1 game, making for a very cheap night of bowling!

Scenario #2: You can bowl for just $1/person/game on Tuesday nights and also rent shoes for just $1/person from 9pm-Midnight, so 4 people could bowl 2 games, including shoe rental, for FREE!

She informed me that each manager can set their own discount nights, so make sure you contact the center closest to you for details before you go!! And enjoy!

6th Annual FREE Family Day at the IWASM on March 12th

This year at the International Women's Air and Space Museum, they are celebrating the life & legacy of Bessie Coleman on Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The schedule of events includes:

•Learn about Bessie’s life through a biographical timeline of hands-on stations
•Watch a performance of Bessie Coleman as portrayed by a re-enactor
•Enjoy an African drum & dance ensemble from Karamu House
•Meet members of the Bessie Coleman Foundation
•Enjoy a book fair owith Usborne Books (with proceeds benefiting the Joan L. Hrubec Aviation Education Center!) To shop before Family Day, click HERE!
•And so much more!

Visit their website for more information, and enjoy!

Amazone 6th Birthday Party This Weekend, March 12th

Wanna get out of this yucky weather?? Amazone is celebrating their 6th birthday on Saturday, March 12th. To mark the occasion they will have a party from 12-5pm with drawings, face painting, balloon animals and games for everyone to enjoy. Come out and join us in the celebration! Party activities are FREE with paid admission:

• Toddler playground for children under 3 – $4 for same day unlimited play
• Large playground for children 3 and above – $8 for same day unlimited play
• Adults play FREE on the playgrounds when accompanied by a child
• Shoes are not allowed on the playground, however socks are required. If you do not bring a pair, socks are available for purchase, $1 / pair.

If you frequent Amazone, inquire about their Adventure Passes, which allow you FREE admission after 5 visits as well as their eClub, which lets you know about events, promotions, and coupons!

March FREEbees at Westfield Southpark Mall With Your WFamily Card

Simply present your WFamily Card at Westfield Southpark Mall at the following places to get FREEbees:

Build-A-Bear: FREE Easter Basket. Recieve a free Easter Basket with the puchase of $20 or more. Valid 3.18.11-3.24.11, while supplies last.
Chick-Fil-A: FREE Kids Meal. Present your WFamily Membership Card and get one free Kids Meal with the purhcase of an Adult Meal.
Empowering Punch: FREE Class. Present your WFamily Membership Card and register for 1 free class.
Painted Penguin: FREE TY Penguin. Have a party in March and the birthday child will receive a free TY penguin. Not to be combined with any other offer. While supplies last.
Prelude Photography: No Sitting Fee. Present your WFamily Membership Card and your sitting fee will be waived, plus, you’ll get 10% off your package purchase.
Concierge Desk: FREE St. Patrick’s Day Treat. We’re lucky to have you as a WFamily member, and to show our appreciation, we invite you to visit us at the Westfield Concierge to pick up a free St. Patrick’s Day treat. One per child, while supplies last.

Don't have a WFamily card? Sign up at the concierge desk for FREE and receive your card immediately!

Get a FREE Petite Treat From Starbucks, March 10-12th

If you come to Starbucks between 2 and 5 p.m. on March 10-12, we’ll treat you to a free Starbucks Petites when you order any handcrafted beverage (while supplies last). We hope to see you there, and please feel welcome to invite a friend. What are Petites? These are their new, perfectly sized treats. There are eight different ones, and each is less than 200 calories – making for a well-deserved afternoon reward.

Hunt for Leprechauns on St. Patrick's Day

March 17th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Garfield Park Nature Center
Ages: 3 - 8 years with adult
Registration required: 216-341-3152

On St. Patrick’s Day sneaky little leprechauns are hiding in the forests of Garfield Park Reservation. Join Naturalist Stacey Allen for a story about leprechauns. Then go on a short self-guided leprechaun hunt. You will be rewarded with “gold”!

FREE Live Music at The Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands 2011

March 17, 2011 @ 7pm
Location: Hard Rock Cafe - Grand Staircase of Skylight Concourse in the Avenue at Tower City
Address: 230 West Huron Road, Suite 8575, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 216-830-7625

The Hard Rock Cafe: Cleveland is proud to present a night of extraordinary live music talent! The lineup will consist of our three Battle of the Bands finalists who are competing for the opportunity to perform on the "Hard Rock Calling" stage in Hyde Park, England. This performance will be video recorded live to be used for the internet voting process. The Headliner for the evening will be college favorite "The Clarks" from Pittsburg, PA. The event is FREE and open to all ages. See their website for more details!

FREE St. Patrick's Day Activities at the Library

Here are some fun and FREE activities at various Cuyahoga County Public Library Branches in the area on St. Patrick's Day!

An Irish Pot 'O Fun
Thursday, March 17 from 4-5:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 9:00 AM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
For students in grades K-3.
Calling all leprechauns! Enjoy a St. Patrick's Day story, participate in fun activities and create a craft full of Irish magic. Registration required.

St.Patrick's Day Party
Thursday, March 17, 2011 4:15 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for a celebration of everything Irish! Learn about Ireland through games, crafts, and music. For grades K - 3. Registration is required.

Irish Music with Terry McKnight
Thursday, March 17, 2011 7:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: great hall
Singer-songwriter/guitarist Terry McKnight will entertain with an evening of traditional Irish music and songs.
Please join us! Registration is requested.

For more information visit the CCPL website.

Grab a FREE Mango Smoothie Before the St. Patty's Parade at the CPL!

Coming downtown to enjoy the St. Patrick's Day Parade? Step into the Cleveland Public Library (Main Branch) on Superior and MANGO at 12 pm before the parade! Sip a green mango smoothie and spin the prize wheel, all while being introduced to the easiest and most effective way to learn foreign languages. Mango Languages is FREE for CPL patrons and you can access it anywhere with your library card. Family-friendly, FREE event.