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Weekend On The Cheap
Check out these fun cheap things to do around the Bay this coming weekend (March 12, 13, & 14, 2010). Popular picks include several events in Wine Country, two St. Patrick’s Day Festivals, Pi Day at the Exploratorium, and the Brides of March. Still going strong, Six Flags discounts, and more Ovo, Wicked, and Warriors ticket deals. Friday, March 12, 2010 Yelp Drinks Week continues (Deals),... [Read more]
Giveaway: Savor Sonoma Valley, Weekend Passes
Enter to win a pair of weekend passes to the 20th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley Barrel Tasting Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21, 2010. Two lucky winners will win a pair of weekend passes each to this delightful barrel tasting and culinary experience. The value of each pass is $55, a total value of $110 for each wine-loving winner! To enter, follow the contest guidelines (below the event description). Event... [Read more]
Pi Day at the Exploratorium – $2 Discount
Yes, Pi Day at the Exploratorium is a pun on the word pie, and both types are involved. On Sunday, March 14, the Exploratorium in San Francisco will toss around a lot of pies and pi talk. You can get $2 off admission to the museum if you use the link below the event description, and Sunday a a fun day to go. Event description: Founded at the Exploratorium by the Prince of Pi, physicist Larry Shaw,... [Read more]
SF Int’l Asian Americal Film Festival – Free Fair
The 28th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (March 11-21, 2010) features more than 130 films, videos, parties and events at different Bay area venues with different ticket prices. There’s also a Free Fair in Japantown on Saturday, March 13, called the Festival Forum, with a schedule of events that includes a free outdoor screening of the legendary kung-fu classic ENTER THE... [Read more]
City Running Tours in SF: Free Kick-Off Run
City Running Tours officially opens in San Francisco next week. To kick things off, they’re offering a complimentary San Francisco running tour on Sunday March 14th at 10am. Running tours are a unique way for runners to explore hidden parts of the city on foot with a trained runner-guide. Already in several other cities like New York City, Chicago, Washington, DC, Charleston and Austin, this... [Read more]
Tech Museum – Free “Big Island” Event
The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose and the Big Island Visitors Bureau will present the FREE event “Hawaii’s Big Island: Earth, Sea and Sky” on Sunday, March 14, 2010 (a regular Tech Museum free day) from 11am to 2pm. Hosted Activities include: Navigation Presentation; and Star Compass Activity; Mitaka Fly-Thru the Universe. Visitors will also be able to enjoy “From... [Read more]
San Fran to Sausalito by Electric Bike – $10 Off
One of our popular giveaways last month was an Electric Bike Tour over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, with a return by ferry. For those of you asking about this tour, you can still get $10 off the regular price from the San Francisco Electric Tour Company (they also offer Segway Tours). Or, you can get close to half off if you go on weekdays. This is a fun tour to take with friends or family. The... [Read more]
SpaFinder Deal Days: $50 Spa Deals March 8-14
Sure, spa treatments are a luxury. But during SpaFinder Deal Days (March 8-14, 2010), more than 1,500 spas across the U.S. will drastically lower their rates to $50 for premium spa treatments. The kind of pampering you can get for this reduced rate includes everything from facials and pedicures to body wrap treatments and a myriad of must-have massages. SpaFinder will also send you a Free Gift Box... [Read more]
Bay Area Anarchist BookFair – Free
Adore books and the occasional free thought? Then take it to the streets … of San Francisco, that is, at the 15th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Bookfair in Golden Gate Park (March 13-14, 2010). While this particular book fair is sooo San Francisco, it attracts booksellers, distributors, independent presses and political groups from around the world. Presented by Bound Together Anarchist Collective... [Read more]
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – $20 Off
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo has just re-opened again (March 6, 2010), and for a limited time you can get $20 off season passes and you can get get in for the kids price when you follow the link below. This is a huge savings off the price you’d pay at the gate. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will also open their doors daily during Spring Break, from March 25 through April 11 2010, with... [Read more]
San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
As if we need one more reason to party in the city, San Francisco’s 159th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will draw thousands of people to the streets of San Francisco on March 13-14, 2010. The event will provide plenty of Irish history, cultural clichés, and a full day of fun and festivities, including live performances, arts, crafts, food and drinks. Bring the kids so they can... [Read more]
Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade
The Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade (March 13 and 14, 2010), at the Dublin Civic Center, has plenty of Irish entertainment planned along with the usual booths, vendors, carnival rides, and festival food. There’s also the annual pancake breakfast and a Shamrock 5k Run and Walk. “With over 100 craft and commercial vendor booths, an international food court, [3] stages... [Read more]
Aloha Fridays – Free Concerts in March
I’d love a Hawaiian vacation right now, wouldn’t you? But who has the time or budget in this crazy economy. Bay area folks do travel frequently to the islands, though, according to the Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau’s stats, so they’re going to lure us back, um, reward us again this year with free Aloha Fridays in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and San Jose. Called “Perfect... [Read more]
Sunday Streets, San Francisco
San Francisco Sunday Streets is back, with several upcoming dates for 2010, starting on March 14. SF Sunday Streets, San Francisco is a fun and safe car-free way for families to explore different SF neighborhoods and participate in a wide variety of activities. You can walk, bike or skate with family, and friends, enjoy free games, local food and fun, while supporting neighborhood and local businesses. DEAL:... [Read more]
Bay Area Baseball – Half Off Tickets
Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants baseball fans, this deal’s for you. Start watching baseball during Spring Training with half off tickets. These are for 2010 pre-season games and several games to follow. The games list below will be updated regularly with new deals. Get ‘em while they last. WHAT’S THE DEAL: Tickets only $13 (reg. $26). If you don’t have a Goldstar... [Read more]
Cal Academy Nightlife: Skip-The-Line Discounts
Update: Now you can skip the line and get $2-$5 off admission tickets to California Academy of Sciences Nightlife on Thursday nights. With the $2 off discount you can skip the line at the front door. The $5 off discount is on the VIP Nightlife Tour, and you can skip all the lines, including the lines to the Planetarium and Rain Forests. This is a huge bonus because the lines are often long. All the... [Read more]
Harlem Globetrotters 2010 Tour – $7 Discount
Harlem Globetrotters special offer code — The Globetrotters are coming back around to the SF Bay Area in April 2010, and there’s a new promo code for a $7 ticket discount at several cities in or near the SF Bay Area including: Berkeley, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Daly City, Salinas, and Sacramento. The promo code for the discount tickets also works for Harlem Globetrotters at other locations.... [Read more]
GS Warriors Tickets – Big Discounts No Fees
Golden State Warriors – New Game Discounts! The Golden State Warriors will play Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers on March 11, and Chris Bosh and the Toronto Raptors on March 13 – and you can get tickets with big discounts and No Fees with the promo code below. A few other places advertise similar prices, but you have to pay fees at checkout. When you buy them through our special... [Read more]
Indoor Skydiving in the East Bay – 50% Off
“All the thrill of skydiving without the danger, expense, or restrictions.” Want to experience human body flight? Now you can do it at half price. We’ve had a series of iFly SF Bay discounts posted here before. Now the half off deals are back — from two different sources to chose from. iFly SF Bay is the only vertical wind tunnel of it’s kind in the San Francisco Bay Area... [Read more]
Learn to Sail San Francisco Bay – 50% Off
Sailing is one of the things many people dream about, but the price can knock your budget out of the water. With this deal you can get 12 hours of Basic Keelboat Sailing lessons for half off the regular price. This one makes an unforgettable gift, for yourself or some wannabe sailor you know and love or owe big time. WHAT’S THE DEAL: Learn to Sail on SF Bay for $187.50 (regular price $375) from Spinnaker... [Read more]
OVO by Cirque du Soleil – 50% Off Tickets
OVO by Cirque du Soleil Half Off Tickets - The half off discounts from Goldstar are back. These are for upcoming performances of Cirque du Soleil Ovo in San Jose. If you haven’t seen this Cirque du Soleil show, get tickets now. Cirque du Soleil’s latest show, OVO, takes you into the colorful little world of insects. The plot: When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are... [Read more]
Stars On Ice – 50% Off Kids Tickets
Stars on Ice, San Jose — The Smucker’s Stars on Ice is coming to San Jose in May 2010. Tickets go on sale today. You can get 50% off two children’s tickets when you buy two adult tickets for $55 or less. Tickets start at $25, making the Stars on Ice Tour one of the most affordable family entertainment options. (And a portion of the proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America.) The... [Read more]
King Tut at de Young Museum – Ticket Discounts
Tutankhamun at the de Young Museum, San Francisco – Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs presents more than 130 important objects, including 50 from the tomb of King Tut. The exhibition places Tutankhamen in a larger context through an additional 80 objects from the tombs of his ancestors. Tickets to the King Tut exhibition include general admission to the Museum’s Permanent Collection... [Read more]
Napa Valley Mustard Festival – Special Offers
It’s the slow season in Wine Country, but fields of mustard are blooming all over the hills and vineyards. During the upcoming Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival (January 30 through March 27, 2010), a network of communities, businesses, and non-profit organizations welcome visitors to tastings, markets, and other special events. Hotels, restaurants, and shops encourage visits by offering mid-week... [Read more]
Skiing On The Cheap – Free Lift Tickets/Discounts
Skiers and sliders, you’re going to love this BOGO deal. Starting January 4, 2010, you can get one free lift ticket when you buy another adult lift ticket — just for pumping 10 gallons of gas at a Shell station. That’s 50% off! This works for skiing at Northstar at Tahoe and Sierra at Tahoe, and ski slopes in a few other states as well. You can even gas up at a Shell station in your... [Read more]
SF WICKED Tickets – Now $30 Off!
WICKED at Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco – NEW OFFERS: WICKED is a show you want to see again and again. Good thing we keep coming up with new discounts and offers for our faithful readers. If you haven’t seen WICKED yet, it’s definitely worth seeing at these prices. As always, we’ll keep you updated as these deals come our way. DEAL 1: Get $30 off tickets with promo code 32GOOD... [Read more]
California Academy of Sciences – Discount Tickets
Now get up to $20 Off Tickets to California Academy of Sciences — Cal Academy has so much to offer, we want to go again and again. Maybe that’s why it was named by Conde’ Nast Traveler as one of the ‘New Wonders of the World.’ Check out their cool new video tour. I’ve posted about California Academy of Sciences free 3rd Wednesdays and locals days. But if that doesn’t... [Read more]
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