Children’s Fairyland, the Bay area's magical, non-commercial, non-electronic fantasy land for kids in Oakland, is running a special half off deal -- only $8 for two admissions (normal value $16) through Mamapedia this weekend. The vouchers are good anytime for a year. All rides and entertainment, including puppet shows, are included in the … [Read more...]
If you have children, here's a shopping idea that may save you a bundle. A free online membership service called ThredUp lets you trade in a box of your gently used kids clothing and toys for a box of similar goodies that fits your child's new size and interests. When you have something to donate, you itemize it on the ThredUp website. Then you … [Read more...]
Suzanne Vega, the folk singer graces the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco. Get the best price on tickets here, starting at free, so you just pay the ticket fees. "Seven-time Grammy Award winner Suzanne Vega performs in San Francisco. For three decades, she's been one of the American contemporary folk music scene's leading figures. … [Read more...]
To prove you can eat on the cheap and still eat out, here's a shout-out to three cheap and tasty East Bay eateries. As an alternative, you can also check out the growing list of 222 Restaurant.com dining deals and get $25 worth of food for anywhere from $2 to $10. How good the deal is depends on the promo code, which changes each week. (See the … [Read more...]
Strikeforce Mixed Martial Arts: Diaz-Cyborg and Souza-Lawler hit HP Pavilion at San Jose on Saturday, January 29, 2011. Get tickets starting at $13.50 plus fees. That's about half off the regular ticket price. "Strikeforce Mixed Martial Arts presents a night of hard-hitting action co-headlined by the welterweight title bout between Stockton's … [Read more...]
It's great to save money by riding a bike around San Francisco instead of driving. It's even better to maintain your bike yourself among friends at the Bike Kitchen, a do-it-yourself donation-based bicycle resource run by volunteers. We're told it's not the least bit intimidating, even if you're all thumbs. If you like riding bikes, you'll find … [Read more...]
San Francisco's Outdoor Exploratorium, two years in the making, features a collection of 20 outdoor interactive science exhibits and artworks. Dotted along the waterfront at Fort Mason Center and in the adjoining 55-acre National Park of Upper Ft. Mason, these exhibits harness the wind, the waves, marine life, and the man-made and natural … [Read more...]
San Francisco Symphony: Music for Families, Cupertino -- If you only get around to taking the family to the symphony once in a year, this is a great concert to pick. On Saturday, June 5, 2010, the San Francisco Symphony presents "Music for Families." With this promo code you can get 30% off adult tickets. And tickets for kids 17 and under are half … [Read more...]
Many San Francisco art galleries stay open late every first Thursday of the month for a casual open house. The SF Thursday Night Gallery Strolls offers a great opportunity to meet local artists, drink wine, soak up the culture, and catch up with friends after work. You can also wander into some of the galleries that are typically open only by … [Read more...]
Update: Thank you all for entering. It has been so much fun reading your comments. The two winners have been chosen by a random number generator. I wish you all could win! Back by popular demand, the June 2010 giveaway is sponsored by the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. THE PRIZE: Two people will win a … [Read more...]
