Looking to treat yourself while saving some money? Here are some of the best deals and freebies around the Valley this week, March 31-April 6.
Restaurants, stores and more deals
- April 3 is National Burrito Day, and Mesquite Fresh Street Mex is celebrating by discounting 50% off burritos at all ten restaurant locations. Customers can reap the discount both when ordering in-person or online via eatmesquite.com.
- On April 3, Torchy’s Tacos is celebrating National Burrito Day with $5 Breakfast Burritos and $0 delivery fees on all orders through torchystacos.com and in-store.
- Shake Shack is offering free Avocado Bacon Burgers through April 7! Here’s how to get it: Place a minimum $10 Shake Shack order (via kiosk in-Shack or via the Shack App or website for delivery or pick-up) and enter promo code SHOWDOWN for one free Avocado Bacon Burger. Once items are added to the cart, the offer will automatically apply. Limit one free burger per order.
- Burger chain Fatburger is offering its Baby Fat burger for $5.99 through June 30 via www.fatburger.com with code BABYFAT5, or in-store at participating locations.
- QDOBA is hosting a grand opening event on Thursday, April 3 (National Burrito Day) and giving away free QDOBA for an entire year to the first 100 guests! The event will take place at the new Scottsdale location (4821 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live DJ, henna artist, swag giveaways and more.
- Twin Peaks: For Lent, from March 7-April 18, get Fish and Chips and a drink starting at $10 at participating locations.
- Del Taco: Enjoy a limited-time Lent-friendly seafood menu from Feb. 21-April 18. Del Taco is also celebrating Fish Fridays by offering guests $2 off any size Fish Taco Meal every Friday through April 18. Anyone can redeem this digital-exclusive offer by ordering online or through the Del Taco Rewards app—just add any size “Fish Friday Meal Deal” to the cart to apply the discount.
- Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill not only makes their chips from scratch daily, but they also go above and beyond with their unique “Chips for Charity” program. Customers can enjoy unlimited tortilla chips and salsa for just $5 with a portion of the proceeds going to a different charity each month.
- Peter Piper Pizza: For under $25, guests can purchase the Dinner & Play Value deal, which includes a large one-topping pizza, four drinks and 50 game points (one point per play), at participating locations only. The deal is valid all day, every day.
- The Italian Daughter: Check out daily deals like Martini Monday ($5 martinis), Tortellini Tuesday ($5 tortellini with your choice of sauce), Wine Down Wednesday (half-off bottles of wine under $100), and more.
- One Handsome Bastard: Happy Hour from 3:30-7 p.m., Monday through Friday, offers half-off craft cocktails, $2 off draft beers and house wine, and more.
- Phoenix City Grille: On Tuesdays, take-out orders after 4 p.m. will receive 15% off their order when mentioning the “Take Out Tuesdays” promo.
- Dave & Buster's at Tempe Marketplace offers $5 plates and $5 drinks all day, every day.
- Recreo Cantina: All day, every day at the bar top, get happy hour specials like $5 well drinks, $2 off appetizers, and more.
- Red Robin offers 50% off Kids’ Meals every Wednesday. The deal is good for dine-in and online ordering using promo code “KIDSMEAL50”. Learn more here.
- Thirsty Lion: Get Happy Hour deals from 3-6 p.m. and Reverse Happy Hour deals from 9 p.m. to close. You can get $8 appetizers and other dishes under $10, plus cocktails for under $10 and $2 off draft beers.
- HALO Animal Rescue: Can you help give one of these animal shelter long-timers a forever home? Some of these pets have been up for adoption for upwards of a year and some of their adoption fees are waived. See all adoptable pets from HALO here.
- Electric Pickle in Tempe is offering happy hour deals every Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. with $3 off draft beer, craft cocktails, wine by the glass and pizza. They also have specials every day like Margarita Monday ($3 off margaritas), Taco Tuesday (2 for 1 tacos), Wing Wednesday (half-off wings), and more.
- Unwind midweek with 50% off all wine bottles every Wednesday at Kasai Japanese Steakhouse.
Deals for teachers, students, military, veterans, first responders, nurses and seniors
- Arizona State Parks: Discounts apply to qualified military day-use pass holders and up to three accompanying adults. Learn more here.
- Arizona residents who are United States Military Retired or Service Disabled Veterans: 50% off the day-use entrance. Please show your Military ID at the gate, no pass is required.
- Arizona Resident - 100% Military Disabled Veterans: 100% free day-use pass. Please bring your VA-Certified proof of 100 percent service-connected disability and Arizona license to a park visitor center to receive your pass.
- SeaWorld San Diego: Arizona teachers can get free admission in 2025. More details here.
- Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: Every day of the year, military service members and veterans receive a 15% discount. To receive the discount, patrons must show their military ID. This offer is only valid for dine-in and call-in takeout.
- The Bouldering Project: On the first Wednesday of the month, educators can climb for free on their first visit, and then $10 on future Teacher Night visits. Learn more here.
- Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt: Teachers (past or present) can bring in ID and get $2 off! (1510 S. Watson Rd. # B102, Buckeye, AZ)
- Peter Piper Pizza: 10% off the entire purchase for veterans all year long with valid ID.
- Teachers can get free admission to the Museum of Illusions every day with a teacher ID shown in person at the exhibit.
- Myke’s Pizza: All year long, there's a 10% discount for active military and veterans.
- Morning Squeeze: All year long, there is a 10% discount for active military and veterans at its three locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe.
- The Wigwam: Educators can get 20% off the best available rates at the Valley resort. To learn more, click here.
- Arizona Science Center: As a Blue Star Museum, the Science Center features a very special benefit for all active-duty military personnel. Each year, beginning Armed Forces Day through Labor Day, general admission tickets to the Center are FREE for active duty personnel and up to five family members. Qualifying Active Duty Personnel include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guardsmen (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps.
- Over Easy offers a year-round discount for veterans with 10% off their bill every time they visit.
- Arizona Humane Society: Military members and veterans get a 20% adoption discount year-round!
- Phoenix Art Museum: All Maricopa County Community Colleges students enjoy free general admission to PhxArt, including admission into special-engagement exhibitions. Active student ID required.
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Things to do
- Fountain Hills Music Fest: On April 5, enjoy nostalgic music starting at 4 p.m. at Fountain Park. There will also be food, drinks and more! Learn more here.
- Si Se Puede Day celebration at Central Park Rec Center: Enjoy a free family event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 5 with food and festivities honoring Cesar Chavez.
- 2025 Phoenix Pride Rainbows Festival is set to take place on April 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Heritage Square Historic District in Downtown Phoenix. There will be live entertainment, dozens of local exhibitors, festival food choices and two full days of fun. As always, the Rainbows Festival is free, open to the public, family friendly, pet friendly and is Arizona's largest annual LGTBQ+ community street fair.
- Clean out your clutter with Desert Ridge Marketplace's drive-thru I Recycle Phoenix event on April 5 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Accepted items include bicycles, non-perishable food, clothing, housewares, books, office supplies, furniture, and more—all of which will be donated to support local causes.
- Arizona Snowbowl is giving skiers a head start on next season! Anyone who purchases a 2025–2026 season pass right now can start using it immediately, gaining access to the slopes for the rest of this spring, too. Passes purchased now will be good through April 2026.
- The 5th Annual Crayola Experience Million Crayon Giveaway is happening at The Crayola Store at Crayola Experience Chandler on Monday, March 31. Starting at 10 a.m., you can fill a free 32-count box with your favorite colors, including previously retired colors! The Crayola Experience Million Crayon Giveaway is free, but registration is required. Crayola fans are encouraged to sign up early, as reservations are expected to fill quickly. To reserve a FREE custom crayon box and learn more, please visit www.CrayolaExperience.com/Chandler.
- Hop into Tempe Marketplace for Easter festivities at the FREE Bunny Bash taking place on April 6, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This family-friendly celebration features live entertainment on The District Stage including games, music, and prizes (plus a Spring best-dressed contest), 15,000 pre-filled eggs for a store-to-store egg hunt, ballon twisting & face painting, Bunny Photo Zone with professional Easter Bunny, and an egg decorating and coloring station.
- In honor of Valley Bike Month, the Glendale Family Bike Ride 2025 will bring together riders of all ability levels to experience the city’s bike pathways, bridges, trails and parks and gain valuable bicycle safety and educational information on April 6. Bicyclists can choose from three routes: Short (7 miles), Long (15 miles) or Extended (23 miles), and refuel on snacks and water provided along the journey. All bikers must wear a helmet. Attendees can bring an old helmet to have transformed into a planter and obtain a FREE helmet. The first 500 people registered and in attendance at the event will receive a FREE T-shirt and everyone who completes the ride will get a unique participation medal.
- Chandler residents are invited to join Mayor Kevin Hartke for a fun and leisurely bike ride along the scenic Paseo Trail during the 17th annual Chandler Family Bike Ride. The event takes place Saturday, April 5 at Chandler’s Park & Ride lot, 2100 S. Hamilton St., which is on the southwest corner of Germann and Hamilton streets in Tumbleweed Park. The theme this year is neon – wear your best, brightest cycling attire. This 7.8-mile ride is held in conjunction with Valley Bike Month (April). Check-in and activities begin at 7:30 a.m. The bike ride will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. Upon return, cyclists can enjoy a free Kona Ice to celebrate. All Family Bike Ride participants will receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last). Pre-ride activities include bike and body decorating stations, plus free face painting. Be sure to stop by community partner vendor tables for information on bicycle safety, transit services, and more! All participants are asked to pre-register online at chandleraz.gov/FamilyBikeRide
- Dave & Buster's Tempe: For just $19.99, you can enjoy a delicious entrée, any fountain drink, and a $10 Power Card!
- Main Event is offering an exclusive limited-time “All You Can Play” deal for $14.99 per person, plus a complimentary $10 Fun Card; allowing families to play for just $4.99 per person. Guests can take advantage of this offer and enjoy unlimited access to more than 140 interactive games and activities, including laser tag, bowling, arcade games, mini golf, immersive virtual reality experiences, and much more – all under one roof.
- Get ready to level up your mini golf game! From Monday through Thursday, all day, enjoy 50% off your second game at Puttshack.
- Revel Surf: Every Saturday (Feb 22- April 26) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Beach Farmers Market at Revel Surf, shop fresh, local goods and enjoy the vibrant market atmosphere. Plus, for a limited time, get an exclusive Buy One, Get One Free Beach Pass—available only during the market!
- Afi Like Taffy is offering a complimentary consultation to help you define your look and elevate your wardrobe. This free 30-minute Zoom call will focus on your style goals, creating a personalized plan tailored to your needs. From there, you’ll receive a custom guide and timeline to bring your vision to life.
- Phoenix Art Museum: Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays allows you to make a donation of your choice for general admission entry. They also offer $10 off memberships when purchased on-site. Special exhibition admissions tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for youth 17 and younger, and FREE for museum members and Maricopa County Colleges students.
- The Arizona Jewish Historical Society is offering free admission on Wednesdays to its current exhibit Stories of Survival: An Immersive Journey Through the Holocaust.
- The Pickleball Space in Glendale offers free introductory classes to learn the popular sport! Lessons are scheduled and limited to the first eight people who register for each class. See the schedule and sign up here.
- Tempe Youth Transit Pass: Kids 6-18 years old can get free transit passes to use light rail, streetcar and Valley Metro buses. Passes will be valid from June 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Get one here.
- Chicken N' Pickle in Glendale provides a free pickleball space for teens on Sundays from 8-10 p.m. to play for free.
- Every month, Chicken N' Pickle offers a free adaptive pickleball class to those with physical and mental disabilities. The class includes wheelchairs, pickleball equipment, and assisted help for those looking to participate in this trending sport.
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