Weekend Entertainment, Restaurant & Retail Round-Up (+ Tax Free Shopping Weekend for CT, MA & MD!)

With Back to School sales upon us, you may be interested in checking out when your select state is offering Tax Free Weekend! If you live in CT, MA and MD this is the tax-free shopping weekend for you (note that tax-free shopping ends Saturday for Maryland)! Head on over here to check out the details for your specific area.

Entertainment:

*American Girl
Throughout the month of August at various locations, girls ages 8 and up can participate in various FREE events. Head over here to see the full list of dates and participating locations as well as a phone number to make reservations.

*Bank of America
Bank of America customers get FREE admission to participating museums, science centers, botanical gardens, and more on the first full weekend of every month – just by presenting your card and photo id.

*Barnes & Noble
Head to Barnes & Noble for Storytime with Pete the Cat and the New Guy on Saturday, August 16th at 11am. Find your nearest location here.

*Bass Pro Shop
Participate in the Fall Hunting Classic thru this Sunday, August 17th.

*Brunswick Zone
Throughout the month of August, bowl for 50 cents at a Brunzwick Zone to raise money for America’s veterans. Dates and times for Brunswick Bowl for Freedom vary by location.

*Cinemark Theaters
Participating Cinemark theaters have their Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse promotion and are offering up 10 tickets to select G or PG-rated movies for ONLY $5 when purchased in advance at the Box Office (that makes each movie only $0.50!). OR, if you’d rather only purchase a few tickets to select shows, you will pay just $1 per ticket at the box office! Head on over here for more details, showtimes, or to find a participating theater near you.

*Chuck E. Cheese
Go here to print various coupons for your area. Also, check out their printable Rewards Calendars. Take the completed calendars to Chuck E. Cheese and receive 10 free tokens as a reward.

*Disney Store
The Disney Store is having their “Summer Play Days” and having fun-filled events each day through September 1st, including Art of Animation, Trivia Time, Story Time, and Showtime. Also, you can stop by every week to receive a character button. Go here for more details.

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*Home Depot
On September 6th, attend the FREE Kids hands-on workshop where kids can build a Build a Wizard of Oz TM Birdhouse. Be sure to register now as spaces are limited.

*Kids Bowl Free
At participating bowling alleys across the country, Kids Can Bowl Free all Summer long (up to 6 kids)! Just head on over here and click your state on the map to find a participating location near you. Note that you may want to register your children now (even if you have done this in the past) so your kiddos will then be able to get 2 FREE games of bowling per day.

*Lakeshore Learning Store
On Saturday, August 16th from 11AM-3PM, kids can make a FREE Blooming Numbers Garden! Go here for more details.

*Lowes Build & Grow
Attend the various Build and Grow Clinics in August at 10AM. Go here for a list of upcoming clinics. Registration opens a few weeks before each clinic’s date.

*Michaels
Head over to Michaels for FREE Family Craft Time: Duck Tape Back-ti-School Project and make a crafty locker picture frame out of Duct Tape Saturday, August 16th from Noon-3PM. Purchase your supplies and create your own stylish wall decor in the Liquitex Canvas Wall Decor Class Sunday, August 17th from 1-4PM. Attend various Kids Club events for only $2 per child. Sessions start every half hour from 10AM-11:30AM. Go here for details.

*Microsoft Retail Stores
Through August 29th, Microsoft retail stores are hosting FREE YouthSpark Summer Camps for kids ages 8-13 throughout. Go here for more details.

*Regal Entertainment
From August 15th-21st, Regal Crown Club Members can enjoy a Free Small Drink with a purchase of a Large Popcorn at participating theaters. Also, many participating Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theaters are hosting their 9-week Summer Movie Express 2014. Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a selection of G or PG-rated films for only $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting at 10AM. Head on over here for more details and to find a participating Regal theater near you.

*Remington College
In order to make the “Back to School” process easier, Remington College (which has 13 different campus locations) is holding their annual event called Cuts for Kids. All of their campuses with Cosmetology programs are offering up FREE hair cuts for children 17 and under through the entire month of August. Plus, anyone who brings in any sort of school supplies to donate (such as binders, pencils, pens etc.) will score a FREE haircut, manicure, or pedicure! Check out the participating campuses by clicking here.

*Sam’s Club
On September 13th, Sam’s Club is offering Diabetes Awareness Health Screenings. Go here to find your nearest location.

(Thanks, Free Stuff Times, Free Stuff Finder!)

Restaurant Deals:

*Blimpie Subs
Go here to print a coupon valid for a FREE Regular Sub with Purchase of a Regular Sub and Drink.

*Bob Evans
Hop over to Bob Evans to enjoy a 3-Course Dinner for $9.99. Includes salad or soup, entree, dessert, and your choice of endless bread. Receive 20% Off Your Carry Out Purchase in-store or online, valid thru 8/20.

*Boston Market
Go here to print a FREE Kids Meal coupon with the Purchase of any Individual Meal, valid thru August 31st.

*Bon Ton
Go here to print various coupons for Bon Ton and affiliate stores, valid thru 8/16.

*Buca Di Pepo
Receive 20% off online orders with coupon code 7920, valid thru 8/17.

*Carl’s Jr.
Go here to print various coupons.

*Chili’s
Join the Chili’s email club for FREE Chips & Salsa or Guacamole or Queso with the Purchase of an Adult Entree.

*Cinnabon
Join Club Cinnabon for a coupon good for one FREE MINIBON cinnamon roll at participating bakeries.

*Del Taco
Go here to print various coupons.

*Einstein Bros Bagels
Join Einstein Bros Bagels’ E-Club and receive a FREE Bagel & Shmear.

*Hardee’s Restaurant
Check out their Facebook page to select various coupons.

*Hess Express
Register for the Hess Express app and grab a FREE 11oz bottle of Starbucks iced coffee.

*Honeybaked Ham
Go here and enter your location for various coupons.

*Jack’s
Go here to print various coupons, valid thru 8/31.

*Lone Star Steakhouse
Buy $25 in Gift Cards and receive a FREE Starter or Buy $75 in Gift Cards and receive a FREE Entree, valid thru 8/17.

*Long John Silver’s
Go here to print a coupon for a FREE side of Seafood Salad with any Regular Price Purchase, valid thru 8/17.

*Outback Steakhouse
Head here to print a FREE Kids Meal Coupon with the Purchase of an Adult Dinner Entree, valid thru August 19th.

*Papa John’s 
Through August 17th, head on over to the Papa John’s site where you may be able to score 40% off ANY large, regular menu price pizza! Just head on over here and sign-in to your account, click on “Special Offers” (at the top of the page), then enter in the promo code SUM40 and click apply to see if this offer is available in your area. If so, you can snag a large Cheese pizza for only $7.19 (+ delivery fee & tax)! Use promo code AUG699 to snag a large 1-topping pizza for only $6.99. Sign up for Papa’s E-mail and Text Offers to receive a FREE Chocolate Chip Cookie or Cinnapie with the purchase of any large specialty pizza at regular menu price.

*Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Go here to print a $1 off Any Beverage after 12 pm coupon.

*Pizza Hut
Head on over here, click on the Start Your Order button and enter one of the promo codes (listed below) in the appropriate box – found in the upper right corner.

* VISA5 – $5 off a $25 or more online order when you pay with your Visa card
* TEOMED3T6 – medium 3-topping pizza for only $6
* CX – 1 large pizza, 1 side, and a 2 liter for only $15

Get a Large 2-Topping Pizza for $7.99 when you order online for pick-up.

*Pretzelmaker
Join the Pretzelmaker Fan Club and receive a coupon in your inbox good for a FREE Pretzel!

*Quiznos
Get a $1 off a Regular or Large Sub or Large Salad coupon, valid thru 8/19.

*Red Robin
For a limited time, you can purchase a $25 Limited Edition Red Robin Gift Card (in store or online) and you’ll snag a FREE movie code to see Hercules (up to a $12 value). Plus, you can head over here to enter to win 5 luxurious nights for two in Honolulu in the Rainbow Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, where they filmed the movie!

*Sbarro
Through August 25th, head over to the Sbarro Facebook page and click on the Back to School Giveaway tab to enter to win a $1,000 Visa Gift Card or one of two $500 Visa Gift Cards. Plus, after you enter, you’ll snag a coupon valid for Buy 1 Combo Meal and Get 1 Free (expires 9/8/14).

*SmashBurger
Go here to sign up for the SmashClub to receive offers in your inbox.

*Sonic Drive-In
For the entire Summer (through September 1st), participating Sonic Drive-Ins are offering up 1/2 price Ice Cream Shakes after 8PM every evening.

*Steak Escape
Head here to print various coupons, valid thru 9/30.

*Stevi B’s
Go here to print coupons for a $19.99 Family Meal Deal and 2 Large Specialty Pizzas for $14.99, valid thru 8/21.

*Subway
Enter the Galaxy of Fresh sweeps for a chance to win subs, movie tickets and more thru August 31st.

*Taco Bueno
Taco Bueno is giving away 30,000 tacos! Give a friend a Tex-Mex Intervention and you’ll both get a FREE Taco. Start the Intervention here.

*Taco Time
Go to Taco Time’s Facebook page to get a FREE Combo Meal upgrade with Any Purchase coupon, valid thru 9/2.

*T.G.I. Friday’s
Enjoy Endless Appetizers for $10 at participating restaurants for a limited time only.

(Thanks, Brandice, Freebie Radar, Free Stuff Times, Smart Couponing!)

Retail Coupons & Deals:

*Ace Hardware
 Receive $10 Off a $75 purchase plus FREE Store Pickup with code AUG10 online, valid thru 8/24.

*aerie
Buy a Bra & Get One FREE in-store and online. Also, text ‘MINI’ to 23743 to enter for a chance to win a custom mini cooper, free bras for a year or an iPad Mini.

*AVEDA Salon
Go here to print a coupon for a FREE invati 3-step system sample pack, valid thru 9/30/14. Also, experience a FREE invati Treatment for Thinning Hair with your next AVEDA haircut or shampoo style.

*Avenue
Head here for their Clearance event, available in-store and online.

*Bath and Body Works
Bath and Body Works is introducing First Look. Be the first to sample their newest fragrance collections and receive exclusive offers and fun surprises. Go here to participate.

*BJ’s
Go here to print a $5 Off Your In-Club Purchase of $50 or More coupon, valid thru 9/1.

*Coldwater Creek
Since they’re going out of business, they’re having their Final Sell-Off event where everything is 80-90% off original ticked price. The remaining stores will be closing this Sunday.

*Famous Footwear
If you’re looking for a great deal on new shoes for back to school, head on over here to print a coupon valid for 15% off your ENTIRE purchase at Famous Footwear (valid thru 8/17!). Even sweeter, if you’re a Rewards Member (it’s FREE!), you can save 20% off with this coupon! OR, you can also shop online to score 15% off with promo code SCHOOL39 or Reward Members can save 20% with code SCHOOL33.

*Hobby Lobby
Go here to print a coupon valid for 40% off a regular-priced item, valid through August 16th.

*JCPenney
Stop by the Style Xpress Bar for a quick touch up and receive a FREE CHI Silk Infusion or CHI Keratin Silk Infusion. While supplies last. They are also offering $10 Kids’ Cuts through September 6th for children in Kindergarten thru 6th Grade.

*Jo-Ann Fabric
Go here to print a coupon valid for 50% off one regular priced item thru August 17th and receive a code for $2.99 flat rate shipping with an online purchase, valid thru August 16th.

*Kelly-Moore Paints
Go here to print a coupon for a FREE quart of Kelly-Moore paint.

*Kohl’s
Head on over to Kohls.com and click on the red “Get Your Pass” button to print a coupon valid for 15% off in-store and online, valid thru August 17th.

*L’Occitane en Provence
Go to L’Occitane’s Facebook Page to get their 3 favorite hand creams for $3, valid thru August 19th.

*Macy’s
Go here for various Macy’s coupons. Also, print your $10 Off Your $25 Or More Purchase WOW! Pass.

*Michaels
Print various coupons valid through August 16th, including a 10% Off Your Entire Purchase – Including Sale Items.

*Old Navy
Through August 20th, swing by your local Old Navy store and you’ll snag a coupon valid for $5 off any purchase of $40 or more when you try on a pair of jeans. With kids’ jeans on sale for as low as $10 and women’s and men’s jeans as low as $19, this coupon should help you score some great deals. Check out the Old Navy Facebook page for more information.

*Origins
Head to Origins’ facebook page to get a coupon for a FREE Skincare Starter Kit which include 3 FREE dram samples customized for you + a FREE Mini Facial, valid thru August 15th.

*Sears
Craftsman Club members can receive a FREE 9/16″ Craftsman Wrench by taking a wrench of another brand to your local Sears Store, valid thru 8/30.

*The Children’s Place
They are having a Weekend Doorbuster sale and offering up Buy 1 Get 1 Free Short-Sleeve Graphic and Classic Tees (excludes licensed tees). Even sweeter, head here and click on the PRINT link at top of site to score a 20% off Savings Pass or Spend $50 or more and Get 25% off.In addition to this BOGO sale on Tees, use the 20%-25% off Savings Pass to snag select styles of Denim for as low as $5.99! Plus, now through September 1st, for every $20+ purchase you make at participating The Children’s Place retail stores or online, you will receive $10 PLACE cash to use toward your next purchase of $20 or more at any The Children’s Place retail store location or online from September 16th through September 29th, 2014.

*The Home Depot
Join The Home Depot’s Promo Text Program to receive $5 off your purchase of $50 or more.

*Ulta
Go here to print a $3.50 off ANY $10 purchase coupon, valid through August 30th.

*Victoria’s Secret
Check your Inbox for an email with the Subject Line “Just for You! Oh So FREE Eau So Sexy Fragrance Sample”. If you did receive this email, it contains an offer for a FREE EAU SO SEXY fragrance sample in-stores only thru August 18th. You will just need to print the offer and bring it with you to the store.

*Vitamin Shoppe
Saturday, August 16th from 11am-2pm visit any Vitamin Shoppe for their Share the Health Expo! The first 50 at each store will receive a FREE Gift Bag.

(Thanks, Brandice, Jennifer, Pooja, Free Stuff Times, Freebies for a Cause!)