Trick or Treat ~ 10/30 Escondido Promenade

Want to Trick or Treat a day early?  The Escondido Promenade is advertising FREE & safe trick or treating on October 30th from 2-4pm!

Also - check out their website - there are printable discount coupons for several participating stores!

Enjoy ~ Kate


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FREE Wahoo's Fish Taco! 9/25 with coupon!

First off - this coupon has the dreaded 'valid at participating locations' stamp on it - PLEASE call your location before making a special trip!

Click Here for a printable coupon for a FREE Fish Taco at Wahoo's - YUMMY! This coupon is valid at participating locations all day SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2010.

Enjoy ~
Kate

FREE 6th Annual Museum Day! September 25th

The Smithsonian Institute has an awesome annual event coming up this Saturday!

Saturday September 25th  is the 6th annual Museum Day

Click Here to get your printable ticket for a FREE museum entry! This ticket will only be good September 25th! 

Jack's Pond Nature Center ~ FREE every Saturday

I have blogged about this before but felt I should remind everyone - you can check out Jack's Pond Nature Center in San Marcos for FREE every Saturday morning!

This is a wonderful family friendly and budget friendly activity!

Check out the site for more details.

Enjoy ~
Kate

LAST CHANCE!! Still time to advertise your local business for FREE!

LAST CHANCE! We have lots of great businesses in our bags already - but advertisments just don't take up that much space - if  you can get your discount cards or product samples to us to us by September 20th - we can get them into our promotional gift bags! Hurry!!

We are SO excited about our upcoming giveaway at Celebration for the Critters - a fundraising event at the world famous San Diego Zoo!  We will be distributing giveaway bags filled with 'Deals and Steals' from local businesses! Want in?

Join with these great businesses....

Jaime Nicole Salon and Spa
Las Americas Premium Outlets
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Life With Little Ones Photography
Mary Kay
Jo Show Promos
Kidsville Playtown
In 2 It Nutrition and Fitness
Picture People
Pacific Strider Bikes
CircleBuzz
San Diego Caricatures
My Kid's Clubhouse
Capture It Photography

Plus a long list of those who say promotional items are in the mail!  We are not charging anything to promote your business at this invitation only fundraiser!  We simply ask that you include some kind of promotion, sample, or discount along with your business cards or postcards.  We will be making 100 bags and need at least 100 of your items (extras are welcome to be put out on our table)  This will be a great place to have your business showcased and I would LOVE to include everyone who wants in!  Over 3000 people are expected at this fundraiser!


Do you know someone with a local business who may be interested? Please forward this info to them and have them contact me!

We still have plenty of room!

The event is SEPTEMBER 25th - ALL ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 20th  to ensure they will be distributed.

Please mail your promotional items to

Kate H. San Diego Deals and Steals
PO Box 388
San Marcos CA 92079

Please email me with any questions at SanDiegoDealsandSteals@gmail.com

I hope to hear from you!
Kate

San Diego CityFest - Saturday September 11th

Our family is super excited about San Diego Cityfest!  Cityfest will take place in Mission Bay on Saturday September 11th.

Our kids are most excited about the Kids fun zone where they will get to meet Bob the Tomato from Veggie Tales, bounce on jumpies, and get their faces painted all for FREE!

Most of the entertainment is free - but make sure to bring money for food!

*Full Disclosure* It will be a bit 'churchy' - one of the selling points for many, but I am sure others appreciate the heads up.

Enjoy ~
Kate

Deals & Steals ~ Saturday 9/4/10

Click the links for details on all these inexpensive and fun events for this weekend....

Julian Grape Stomp - this event is NOT free - but very good price - $10/adults / $5 kids (ages 6-20) / 5 & under a free

Lakeshore Learning Center FREE crafts for kids!

Barona Powwow continues - looks fun! FREE

Hawaiian Plumeria Festival- Balboa Park 10am - 4pm FREE

Summer Concerts at Coronado Ferry Landing- 1-3pm - Coronado FREE

Civic Center Screen - San Marcos - free outdoor movie

Oceanside Pier - FREE movie 'Swiss Family Robinson'

remember to check out the calendar here on San Diego Deals and Steals for even more fun and inexpensive ways to entertain your family! Email me at SanDiegoDealsandSteals@gmail.com if you have a hot tip to share!

Deals & Steals ~ Saturday 8/28/10

Lakeshore Learning Center - free crafts 10am - 3pm - kids can make an adorable crown!

Back to School event - Carlsbad Mall (Westfield) - AWESOME free event with special characters, face painting, music, and more! Thanks to the good folks at Kidsville Playtown (in the mall) for letting me know about this event!

Lowes Build and Grow Clinic- Must sign up (check out the link) - 10am - kiddos make a school bus & get a FREE Wendy's Frosty!

Michaels - free make & take while supplies last (starts at 10am) - make a baby handprint (big kids welcome too!)

Celebrate Dance Festival continues at Balboa Park

The Great Outdoor Movie Poway - check out Planet 51 for free

Free outdoor movie - Solana Beach

Grape Day Park - Escondido - free events for the whole family!

I would LOVE for you to email me other tips on free or inexpensive activities! SanDiegoDealsandSteals@gmail.com

Saturday Deals & Steals ~ 8/21/10

FREE movies in the park! - great family outing completely free - check out these options.

YMCA grand reopening - fun stuff for the kids & whole family! discounts and more.  9am - 1pm

Villicana Family Lemon Drop - Vista Farmers Market - 9am - noon (not free - but inexpensive & a great cause!)

So many other great things too!  Make sure to check out the calendar for even more fun option.

Enjoy ~
Kate

'The Corvettes' perform a FREE concert ~ August 14th

YAY! A free concert in San Marcos!

I have posted so many free concerts and while there are weekly concerts in San Marcos I usually do not post about them because when there are so many free concerts why should I post about San Marcos who generally charges $5 per person!

Well San Marcos is finally hosting a FREE concert - yay!

August 14th starting at 6pm

Hollandia Park

The Corvettes ~ Doo Wop & Motown Show Band

Starts at 6pm - concert is outdoors - bring low back beach chairs or blankets.  You can bring a picnic dinner or purchase from a vendor at the event.  Please note that no alcohol is allowed in the park.

Enjoy ~
Kate

Saturday Deals and Steals ~ 8/7/10

Here is a list of fun things you can do today - most for FREE! Always remember to check out the calendar for upcoming events too!

* Sam's Club is offering everyone shopping privileges (no membership needed) this weekend!  Might be a great place to get your weekend shopping done!

* Museums on Us is a great program for Bank of American customers - check out the free museums on the link!

* US Open Sand Castle Competition is incredible! FREE for spectators! Watch the competitors start their work today!

* Philippine Cultural Arts Festival - Balboa Park

* Home Depot - free craft for the kids - School Bus pencil organizer

* Lakeshore Learning Center - free craft for the kids 11am - 3pm - bookmarks

* there are SO many free movies & concerts too!  Free Summer Concerts here! Free movie schedule here!

This is just a small sampling ~ do you have a fun family friendly event you want to share? Leave in the comment section along with a link or email me at SanDiegoDealsandSteals@gmail.com

Enjoy ~
Kate

Saturday Deals & Steals July 31st

* Fisher-Price Play Date - free event at the Wild Animal Park (MUST pay for admission! but for those of you planning on going to the WAP or those with year passes - this is a great deal!

* Lakeshore Learning Center - free craft 11am - 3pm

* The Knack - free make & take craft at Michaels 10am - 2pm

* Grape Day Park - free activities including a FREE BBQ - nice!

* San Marcos Civic Screen - free movie - check site for what's playing this week!

Do you know of other fun free events going on in your area of town?  I would love to share even more!  Email me at SanDiegoDealsandSteals@gmail.com

Enjoy ~
Kate

Saturday 7/17/10 Deals & Steals

Target Art & Wonder ~ FREE Admission at THE NEW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM downtown - so fun! make sure to wear play clothes!  so much fun!

Lakeshore Learning Center always has a free craft 11am - 3pm

Borders ~ FREE event promoting Ramona & Beezus at 2pm - activities, prizes, giveaways, & more (while supplies last)

Petco ~ 'Reptile Rally' show (call your location) San Marcos Petco IS participating! 11am - 1pm

Festival of the Bells is all weekend long & will offer lots of entertainment - 10am - 9pm Sat (check link for more details)

Grape Day Park ~ free crafts and activities 3-5pm & then come back for the free movie (showing 'Planet 51' at 8pm)

San Marcos Civic Screen is showing 'Astro Boy' free!

*check your local library for craft times & special events - SEVERAL going on this weekend - simply too many to mention in this list without getting crazy long!

Saturday Deals & Steals ~ July 10th

So. Much. Stuff.

The Cosmopolitan Grand Re-Opening - in Historic Old Town - all day FREE festival starting at 1pm

Grape Day Park  ~ Escondido - FREE Sun Art Craft 3-5pm

Lowes Build & Grow Clinic ~ Free make & take 10am

Toys R Us ~ Thomas the Tank Engine Playdate 11am - 1pm

Carlsbad Health & Fitness Expo ~ Westfield Shopping Center

'Concert in the Park' Oceanside - noon-7PM at Buddy Todd Park (3000 Mesa Drive)  For more info call - (760) 435-5041.

Las Americas Premium Outlets has FREE Summer concerts 1-5pm

Christmas in July at San Luis Rey Mission in Oceanside - all weekend - rummage sale, craft fair, carnival & more!

Please also check the Deals & Steals Calendar for even MORE weekend events - lots of make & take crafts too!

Saturday Deals & Steals July 3rd!

Oceanside's Independence Day Parade - floats, vintage cars, and more - 10am - see link for details.

Grape Day Park in Escondido always has fun crafts & activities 2-4pm

San Marcos Civic Center will be hosting a free screeing of JAWS starting at 830pm

Lakeshore Learning Center always has a free craft for the kiddos 11am - 3pm

this list is a little short this week - but I hope you can find something fun!

Enjoy ~
Kate

Saturday June 19th Deals and Steals!

Kids 6 & up can participate in a fun LEGO party at Toys R Us noon - 2pm - activities & give aways!

Disney Store has a Toy Story 3 Scavenger Hunt 11am - 2pm

Jacks Pond Nature Center is always free every Saturday!

San Marcos Civic Center is hosting a free movie outdoors - it starts at 8pm!

Grape Day Park has great activities and free movies in the afternoon & evening - check it out!

Julian Gold Rush Days Saturday & Sunday - unclear of time - but there is a number to call

Wooden Boat Festival Saturday 9am - 4pm (Sunday also 9-4) - music, food vendors, check out this cool display!  2302 Shelter Island Dr SD

Pet Fest & Doggie Dash! starts 9am - Chula Vista

Remember there is always

Free Craft Time at Lakeshore Learning Center
Free Storytime at the always free Timken Museum in Balboa Park

Enjoy ~
Kate

Saturday Deals & Steals ~ June 12th

San Luis Rey Intertribal Pow Wow ~ San Luis Rey Mission - Oceanside 9am - 11pm

FREE MOVIE San Marcos Civic Center - 8pm - bring chairs & cozy blankets - you can bring your own food or purchase from neighboring restaurants

Grape Day Park in Escondido hosts a fun free family event every Saturday 2-4pm

Filipino Cultural Celebration - Oceanside Civic Center Plaza 10am - 4pm

Lakeshore Learning Center always has a free craft for kids on Saturday 10am - 3pm

Jack's Pond Nature Center is open free of charge 9am - noon every Saturday

Borders bookstores will be hosting a 'Toy Story 3' party at 11am - fun give aways, crafts & more - PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL NOT BE ANY COSTUMED CHARACTERS PRESENT

Lowes Build and grow clinics for kids 5 & up are making a frame for Father's day at 10am

Saturday Deals & Steals ~ June 5th

*HIKE - SUNSET PARK HIKE 9am - noonish (sign up begins at 8:30am) details

* Michaels has a free 'make & take' book for kids

*Children's Orchard in San Marcos (check your local Children's Orchard) is having a 'fill a bag' sale w/ all their clearance items (TONS AND TONS) - you fill a bag (smaller than a regular grocery bag - but still!) for $5! if you have a little baby you could EASILY fit more than 10 things in - my kids are in 3 & 4t & I can cram 5+ things in - not a bad deal - last time I got a 'Kule' brand cashmere sweater for my son - it worked out to $1 - after he outgrew it I posted it on ebay for 99 cents....it sold for $41! what?? apparently you can find some high end stuff at Children's Orchard!

* Beaumont Elementary (Vista) is hosting a fundraising book fair (free entertainment & a silent auction with some REALLY great stuff - could score a great deal for a great cause!) 11am


*Lakeshore Learning Center in San Marcos always has free make & take crafts from 11am – 3pm.


*Fiesta Del Sol in Solana Beach. Huge street fair full of music, vendors and fun from 9am – 9pm.

*Free movie at the San Marcos Civic Center. Outdoor movie starts at 8pm. Bring your own food or enjoy special pricing at local restaurants.

*Jack’s Pond Nature Center in San Marcos. Free admission 9am-noon every Saturday.

*San Elijo Lagoon has FREE guided walks with a naturalist every Saturday.

* Art Around Adams - FREE event 3-9pm - Adams Ave - in Normal Heights & Kensington

*Western Heritage Days FREE event starts 8am Wieghorst Museum 131 Rea Ave. El Cajon (Sunday too!)

I try to keep these lists as short as possible - please click the links for more information.  Do you know of a fun weekend event? Please email me at sandiegodealsandsteals@gmail.com

Saturday May 29th Deals & Steals

* I suggest those of you close to Ikea - start your day with free breakfast & free coffee - then maybe browse the store - they are having a great Memorial Day sale!
* Old Navy is having an additional 50% off clearance (in store only) sale - you could get an amazing deal! Check out http://www.oldnavyweekly.com/ for coupons you can apply to this sale!

* Santee Street Fair - 10am - 7pm - free admission - bring money for food, rides, etc

* FREE family fun carnival in La Mesa ~ dunn-edwards La Mesa 5250 Jackson Dr - FREE food, rides, & entertainment! 11am - 2pm - call 619-668-5091 for more info!

* Valley Center Western Days (Sunday too!)

* Remeber if you are planning a trip to the mall to check out the coupons posted here for Bath & Body Works & Aveda - great coupons you should print out and take with you!

* Lowes Build and Grow Clinic - 10 am  for kiddos 5 & up - they are making a race car!

* Lakeshore Learning Center always has free make & take crafts from 11am - 3pm

* San Marcos Civic Center is showing ''Short Circuit" at 8pm
*Jack's Pond Nature Center in San Marcos - FREE every Saturday!

*San Elijo Lagoon has free guided walks with a naturalist FREE every Saturday!

*FREE STORYTIME at the always free Timken Museum of Art in Balboa Park 11am - noon

Do you know of other fun free events?? I know there will be more and more as we approach summer! Please email me at SanDiegoDealsandSteals@gmail.com - i would love to share!!

Enjoy ~
Kate

Free Family Fun Carnival in La Mesa

this looks like so much fun!

May 29th 11am - 2pm

Dunn~Edwards La Mesa (5520 Jackson Drive La Mesa CA 91941)

is hosting a day with free food and fun!

From the flyer I found in the UT ~

*Carnival booths with games & fun

*Free hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy

*Airbrush face painting

*Ballons, magic, and juggling

call 619-668-5091 for more information