Looking to treat yourself while saving some money? Here are some of the best deals and freebies around the Valley this week, October 14-20.
Restaurants, stores and more deals
- Red Robin is celebrating National Dessert Day on Oct. 14 by offering $4 Monster Milkshakes!
- Arizona Humane Society: Right now, all adoptable dogs 50 pounds and over (including many pitties) have $0 adoption fees to help them find their perfect forever homes. To see all of AHS’ adoptable pets, visit their website.
- Mici Italian in Queen Creek is offering buy one, get one free pasta dishes on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Mici Italian - Dave & Buster's at Tempe Marketplace offers $5 plates and $5 drinks all day, every day.
- Brody’s Italian is opening at 11:30 a.m. starting Oct. 14 for lunch. You can get the combo deal (half salad, half sandwich, and soft drink) for $18 every day from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Arizona Animal Welfare League is partnering with BISSELL Pet Foundation for their “Empty the Shelters” initiative. From Oct. 1-15, you can take home a furry friend for free. There will be waived adoption fees on all pets 1 year or older, at both AAWL’s Main Shelter (25 N 40th St) and at the Chandler Adoption Center.
- Duck Donuts: Get a medium Lemonade Refresher with any donut for just $5 from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday through the end of the year.
- Mesquite Fresh Street Mex: Grand Canyon University students can get 10% off their bill when they show their school IDs.
- Every football Sunday, Shake Shack is offering a free Chicken Shack sandwich! To get a FREE Chicken Shack: place a minimum $10 Shake Shack order via kiosk in-Shack or via the Shake Shack app or website for delivery or pick-up and enter promo code CHICKENSUNDAY. Limit one free sandwich per order. The deal is valid through Dec. 15.
- ATL Wings: On game days when Arizona collegiate teams and the Arizona Cardinals play at their home stadiums, ATL Wings fans will receive six free wings with the purchase of every dozen wings. This special is available at all statewide ATL Wings locations and by using the All The Luv Wings App.
- Over Easy launched ‘Textbook Tuesdays’ to kick off the new school year. Every Tuesday, students and faculty receive 20% off ALL DAY when dining at any of the 16 locations. Offer is valid with proof of school I.D. Ordering online? Use promo code ‘TEXTBOOK’ to receive your discount.
- Urban Agave: Enjoy Girls Night Out (GNO) every Wednesday for just $25! You’ll get a bottle of wine, a hummus plate or cheese crisp, and other sharables.
- Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is offering a limited-time-only deal— Slices ASAP. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, guests can get a slice of Grimaldi’s famous pizza, a soda, and side salad for only $10.99. Guests can also opt for a slice and soda for only $7.49. One slice is only $4.
- Hamburguesas Y Cervezas offers $12 lunch specials every Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- The Italian Daughter: Now through October 15, guests can order $10 favorites from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The $10 menu features delicious dishes like old-school baked ziti, short rib bruschetta, margherita pizza, chicken parmesan hero, and more.
- Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar: Enjoy a complimentary 5-oz. glass of house red or house white wine with the purchase of any pasta dish.
- For those looking for a quick meal, Twin Peaks is offering a soup and salad for $8.99 and a half sandwich & soup or salad for $10.99.
- Recreo Cantina: All day, every day at the bar top, get happy hour specials like $5 well drinks, $2 off appetizers, and more.
- Urban Agave: Get $2 off House Margs and other special offers every day from 3-6 p.m.
- The Italian Daughter: Through October 15, get $10 dishes from 2-5 p.m. happy hour. They also have daily deals like $5 martinis on Mondays, $5 tortellini on Tuesdays, half off wine on Wednesdays and more.
- Desert Ridge Marketplace restaurant deals: Every Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can find a variety of specials including free drinks and sides, BOGO deals, and percentage-off discounts. Participating restaurants include Jimmy Johns, Dirty Dough, Thirsty Lion, Fly Bye and more. See the full list of offers here.
- 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.
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- Twin Peaks: From 10 p.m. to close, get $2 off wells, drafts and select appetizers.
- STK Steakhouse: From Sunday to Thursday, from 9 p.m. to close, get $3 oysters, $6 sliders and Wagyu meatball, $9 Wagyu tacos and more. They also have surf-and-turf specials and discounted drinks.
- Kona Grill: From 9 p.m. until close every day, get dishes from $3-9.
- Free pet microchips are available through Maricopa County Animal Care and Control through the end of the year for Valley dog owners. Pet owners can sign up for an appointment here.
- Big’s American Bar & Grill is introducing new daily specials and happy hour offerings, like $2 sliders and sides on Mondays, $2 street tacos on Tuesdays, $10 for 10 wings on Wednesdays, $9 ribs and fries on Thursdays, and more.
- From now until October 31, when shopping at Central and West Valley Spirit Halloween locations, use the promo code 'CARING24' or present this coupon at checkout to save 10% and give 10% to Phoenix Children’s family-centered programs.
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Deals for teachers, military, veterans, first responders, nurses and seniors
- 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 on Tuesdays 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.
- Mike D’s Famous Funnel Cakes: Teachers can get 20% off each visit. (Located at 8830 S. Kyrene Rd. in the Barro's Pizza parking lot - southwest corner of Kyrene & Warner)
- 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.
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Things to do
- On Saturday, Oct. 19, Arizona Animal Welfare League and Chicanos Por La Causa are hosting a pop-up vaccine clinic for pet owners in Maryvale (6850 W Indian School Rd.). From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the vaccine clinic will be providing much-needed affordable and accessible preventative vet care.
- SeniorTechPal and Chandler’s Golden Neighbors Program are holding a free event from 9-11:30 a.m. on Oct. 17 at ASU Chandler Innovation Center (249 E. Chicago St.). Attendees will be able to learn tech-savvy tips for phones, laptops, tablets and more, and get a light breakfast. Interested attendees may RSVP to the city’s Neighborhood Programs Office at 480-782-4362, neighborhood.programs@chandleraz.gov, or online at chandleraz.gov/GoldenNeighbors
- Sweat + Sip at Tempe Marketplace: Enjoy free hour-long workout classes at Tempe Marketplace at 10 a.m. on Oct. 20 (Pure Barre) and Oct. 27 (Die Trying). You can reserve a spot here.
- Christmas at the Princess: Get early bird pricing on tickets through October 31. Get 40% off self-parking, general admission, the Ultimate Santa Experience and Aurora Ice: Christmas Classics here. You can also get a 30% discount on overnight stays during Christmas at the Princess, as well as up to $150 discount on fire tables and igloos.
- 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.
- Arizona State Fair: Check out discounts and deals to take advantage of at the State Fair!
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