Giveaway: Disney on Ice Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey Family 4 Pack

When you think magical, what’s the 1st things that come to your mind? For me, I think Disney. When I think Disney; I think fairy tale, happy ending stories, and family fun. Every year around September in Chicago, Disney on Ice comes to town. You might wonder how I know this. Well, my daughter’s birthday is September 16th and each year we attend the Disney on Ice event at the United Center.

This year is no different; we are preparing to attend the Disney on Ice Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey. Disney on Ice will be held in Chicago at the United Center September 7th – 11th. Each year my daughter gets one step closer to being a princess when she attends Disney on Ice in Chicago. If you have followed my blog, you know I am all about Frugal Family Fun. This year I have the pleasure of passing on a great discount that you can use for your family outing.

To help you save on your family outing to the Disney on Ice Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey shows use the discount code MSQUAD . Tickets are on sale now and if you use the discount code MSQUAD to get $4 off all weekend performances (Friday-Sunday) or 4 tickets for $44 on all weekday performances (Wednesday-Thursday). Performance times vary by day, and the code isn’t valid for front row or VIP seats, no double discounts and limit 6 per order. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com. Parking is FREE in all official United Center parking lots.

I also have the opportunity of pairing one Sister Save-A-Lot reader family with a family 4-pack of ticket to Disney on Ice Mickey &Minnie’s Magical Journey and admission to a PRIVATE Meet  Greet on FRIDAY, September 9th with Mickey & Minnie. The winner MUST be able to attend the show on Friday September 9th. 

To enter the giveaways leave a comment telling me your favorite Disney moment as a child or with your child, grand kids, God child, niece or nephew. The giveaway will end on Sunday, September 4th at 6:00 {CST}. The winner will be chosen 9.5.2011 and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. 

FYI: Be sure to leave your e-mail address and name if you are going to comment Anonymous.

Disclosure: Field Entertainment provided the tickets and information for this giveaway. I also received 4 tickets to Disney on Ice Mickey and Minnie Magical Journey for my family; however, all thoughts and opinions here are my own. The winners will be chosen on or around 9.6.2011 through random number generation at random.org. The winners will have one days to respond to email notification; Sister Save-A-Lot reserves the right to pick a runner up winner in the event I don’t receive a response.

Chick-fil-A: FREE Chick-fil-A for a Year {New Store Opening in Chicago}

On Thursday, June 16, 2011, the “First 100” qualified participants in line at

the Chick-fil-A at Loyola Water Tower will receive Free CFA for a Year!

Go here to get more details on how you can get FREE Chick-fil-A for a Year

Must be 18 years old with valid ID and present to win.

Chicago Park District: Nature Oasis @ Northerly Island

I think the best part about living in a large city is being able to attend FREE programs that I know I never would have attended if I had to pay.  The Chicago Park District is having Family Adventure Day- Leave No Child Inside Month Kick-off event on May 21st. This event will start at 10am and ends at 2pm.  The cost is FREE at is located at Northerly Island


The Chicago Park District is giving families a chance to get down and dirty with nature play. Play in the mud, build a hideout, catch a fish, or create outdoor art. This event will also be releasing our ‘Passport to Nature.’

This event/program is designed to help Chicagoans of all ages experience the wonder of nature right here in the city, the Nature Oasis program was launched by the Chicago Park District in the summer of 2001. This exciting program is currently based at parks with large natural areas such as, Gompers, Humboldt, Jackson, Washington, Northerly Island and South Shore Cultural Center and works to increase environmental awareness by offering a wide range of nature-based programming throughout the seasons. These programs and events are planned so that you, your friends and family can come to a local park to get inspired, get in touch with nature, get your hands dirty or simply enjoy the beauty of the seasons.

Chicago Park District: Words, Art and Nature - Family Fun Day at the Park

This Saturday May 14th at South Shore Culural Center you and your family can enjoy a Family Funday day at the Park.  In collaboration with Chicago Humanties Festival, this family-friendly event will feature indoor and outdoor activities, games, art, and a show by the perennially-clever troupe Barrel of Monkeys, which takes poetry written by youth and transforms it into vignettes and songs. Barrel of Monkeys performs at 1 pm.

Start Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Barrel of Monkeys performs at 1 pm

Cost: FREE

Chicago: FREE Museum Days in May

If you live in and around the Chicago area, these are the FREE museum days for the month of May.

• The Adler Planetarium: – May 12
• The Art Institute of Chicago - Every Thursday in May from 5-8 pm until May 26:
• Charnley-Persky House Museum - Free noon tours on May 4, 11, 18 & 25
• Chicago Children’s Museum - Every Thursday, 5 – 8 pm in May and First Sunday of each month for children 15 & under – (May 1)
• Chicago History Museum - May 2, 9 , 16, 23, 30
• Clarke House Museum – May 4, 11, 18 & 25
• DuSable Museum of African American Art – May 1, 8, 15, 22 29
• Field Museum - May 9
• Glessner House Museum: – May 4, 11, 18 & 25
• Loyola University Museum of Art - May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
• McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum – May 14
• Museum of Contemporary Art - May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
• Museum of Surgical Science - Tuesdays in May
• The National Museum of Mexican Art - Free Tuesdays to Sundays
• Notebaert Nature Museum  - May 5, 12, 19 & 26
• Swedish American Museum – May 10

Easter Egg Hunt: Spring Egg-Stravaganza at Soldier Field 4/17/2011

If you want to be the best parent ever, do like me and take your kid to the Spring Egg-Stravaganza at Soldier Field 4/17/2011.

What could be better than meeting the Easter Bunny where the Bears play? How about the largest candy grab in the city in the middle of the football field? The first 2,000 children to participate in the candy grab will receive a commemorative wooden egg designed by local Chicago youth. There will be other family activities including face painters, balloon artists and a Radio Disney Show on the South Courtyard Stage.

1410 S. Museum Campus Drive

Chicago, IL 60605

Date: Sunday, April 17

Price: FREE

Candy Grab Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Kids Bowl FREE: Frugal Family Fun

What do you have planned for your kids to do over the summer? If you are looking for a positive and safe activity that your whole family can enjoy, check out Kids Bowl Free.com. Kids Bowl Free is a program 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 participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations

Checkout the Kids Bowl FREE website to see which bowling alley near you has this program that will fit your family needs.

Jokes & Notes: $10.00 Ticktes to see Rodney Perry

Looking for something to do this weekend?  I am going to check out Rodney Perry at Jokes & Notes.  I am not sure if you know this, but Rodney is from Chicago and he is coming home to do a show!!!

We all know that I am all about saving and you can save on your tickets to this weekends 10:30pm show. Check out Goldstar and purchase your tickets for $10.00.  This will save you 50% off the regular cost. 

Jokes and Notes have a 2 drink minimum, but you just saved on your ticket!!!  

Check out Rodney on

Friday 4/1/11  10:30pm

or

Saturday 4/2/11 - 10:30pm

 

You have to be 21 Years of Age --2 Drink Minimum -- Food Options Available

Target: FREE Dr Seuss Story Time

All Target Stores will be having Free Dr Seuss Story Time on February 26th from 9am – 11am. I went last year with my daughter and she really enjoyed herself.  I love FREE small events that I can take my daughter to and the best part about this event. . . .it is in my favorite store.  :-)

Shedd Aquarium: FREE 1.16.2011 – 1.24.2011

If you have any FREE time during the week of January 16th -24th, you should take the CTA to the Shedd Aquarium. Shedd Aquarium has Community Discount Days, where admission to the aquarium's original galleries is free. The galleries include the Waters of the World, Amazon Rising, and the Caribbean Reef.
Packages including Wild Reef, Polar Play Zone and Abbott Oceanarium are available at a discounted rate.

If you can’t make it during the week of 1.16.-1.24, update your calendar with other FREE days listed below.

Upcoming Monday and Tuesday Community Discount Days in 2011 are:
Jan. 10, 11, 24, 25, 31
Feb. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28

Community Discount Weeks are: Jan. 16-21 and Feb. 20-24.

FREE & Cheap Events and Activities for 1.17.2011 {MLK Day of Service}

Most school and even some jobs are closed on Monday January 17, 2011 in order to observe Martin L. King Jr. birthday. This day is also a National Day of Service. If you are not volunteering nor have a clue as to where you can volunteer at, check out MLK Day of Service.

After you have completed your service of the day, you should reward your self with some FREE and inexpensive activates to do in and around Chicago.

Over at my favorite places to bowl; Burr Oak Bowl has a great bowling package.

M. L. K. Day Special

9 AM- 6 PM

2 games & shoes

or

3 games

for only $5 per person

Additional games are only $1.75

Good only on 1/17/11

Don’t forget that you can always print up a coupon for a 1 FREE game of bowling.

If you are not in the mood to bowl you can check out some of Chicago’s best museums for FREE.

Admission to the Museum of Science and Industry FREE all day!!!

Admission to the Shedd Aquarium FREE all day!!!

Admission to The Art Institute of Chicago is FREE all day!!!

Museum of Science & Industry: FREE General Admission in January

I think the city of Chicago have some of best museums and one of my favorite museums is the Museum of Science and Industry.  During the month of January general admission is FREE to at The Museum of Science and Industry.   You can visit a landmark building and interact with exhibits, tours, and demos on the following dates for FREE.

January 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31

Lincoln Park Zoo: FREE Zoo Lights Event

As a child, I remember attending Lincoln Park Zoo-Zoo Light Celebration. Well, it is that time of year and Z00 Light is back.

One of the brightest parts of Chicago’s winter—Zoo Lights—has returned.

Zoo Lights is free and open to all. Join them for ice carving demonstrations, visits with Santa, warm drinks, cool crafts and more than one million beautiful lights

Dec. 3–5, 10–12

Open Nightly Dec. 17–Jan. 2 (Closed Dec. 24 & 25) 5-9 p.m.

 

December 4th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Animal Meet & Greet during ZooLights

Stop into Wild Things gift shop to browse gifts and warm up during ZooLights, then meet a Kenyan sand boa, ball python, turtle, corn snake or blue-tongued skink. Keepers will have some of these exotic species for zoo visitors to meet. Join us for free, family fun!

December 11th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Animal Meet & Greet during ZooLights

Stop into Wild Things gift shop to browse gifts and warm up during ZooLights, then meet a Kenyan sand boa, ball python, turtle, corn snake or blue-tongued skink. Keepers will have some of these exotic species for zoo visitors to meet. Join us for free, family fun!

December 17th 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.–8 p.m.

Friday Night Lights: Polar Bear Party

Beginning their lives at the size of a soda can and growing to be the largest land carnivores, polar bears are kings of the Arctic. Join us at ZooLights to explore the fascinating life cycle—and lifestyle—of the polar bear. $16 ($13 for members) Suitable for 4–6 year olds Go here to register

December 18th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Animal Meet & Greet during ZooLights

Stop into Wild Things gift shop to browse gifts and warm up during ZooLights, then meet a Kenyan sand boa, ball python, turtle, corn snake or blue-tongued skink. Keepers will have some of these exotic species for zoo visitors to meet. Join us for free, family fun!

Kmart: Lego Kids Event (Today 11/13)

Kmart is offering a FREE Lego Event today  11/13 from 12 to 1 PM. Your Child will build a school bus and take their creation home with them (while supplies last). This offer was in their weekly ad so call your local store first to make sure they are participating.

Borders: Build-A-Bear Story Time

Borders is teaming with Build-A-Bear Workshop to bring the popular teddy bear to life in Borders superstores nationwide.

Borders will feature the Build-A-Bear Workshop book Holly & Hal Moose: Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure, Holly & Hal Moose: Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure DVD and Hal Moose, a Build-A-Bear Workshop plush toy, in stores for the holidays.

Check and see if your local Borders is having this event.

In Chicago, the Hyde Park and Beverly Borders are both hosting this event at 11a.m. 

VOTE!!! VOTE!!! VOTE!!!!

Voting in any type of election, from local elections to Presidential primaries, provides an important way to voice your opinions regarding elected leaders and overall policies; voting also helps you decide your own future by electing a person who might reflect your own views. The ability to vote exists as one of the most cherished Constitutional Rights that many fought for, marched for, and died for over the centuries.

I will not tell you who to vote for, but I am askingt hat you go and vote.

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Borders: Halloween Kid's Event

Get the kids dressed up in their costumes and head over to Borders on Saturday (10/30) for a Halloween Party at 11 am. They will be having storytime, a fun parade and more.

Call ahead to make sure your location is participating!

Toys R Us: Halloween Event 10/30/2010

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Celebrate Halloween with Toys “R” Us and Crayola on October, 30, 2010 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. You will be able to personalize your own Halloween bag with Crayola’s Glow Explosion and make a safety pledge for a free giveaway.

Chicago: FREE Flu Shots

Did you know that you can get FREE flue shots in Chicago? Chitown Cheapskate has all of the details.

Influenza vaccinations are generally recommended for all people over the age of six months. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, in order to receive a flu shot.

Go here for a list of locations to receive FREE Flu shots in Chicago given by the CDPH. As new locations are added the list will be updated.

It is recommended that you bring your medicare card if you are a senior and everyone should bring a photo ID!

REMINDER: Toys R' Us: Disney Princess and Me Event

This Saturday, October 16  from 2pm - 4pm at Toys R' Us

Join Toys R' Us for a Disney Princess & Me Royal Event! Decorate your own tiara! Learn your princess personality and enjoy a Disney Princess Story!

Disney Princess & Me lets you experience the wonderful world of princess friends and princess stuff, so you can live a royal life too! This event is intended for children, ages 3-up.

 

 

Check out your local Toys R' Us and see if they are having this event at your local store.