Free Fun on Friday

As most of you already know "free" and "Friday" are two of my favorite things. Free chocolate, free books and now, free museum admissions and movies - all available to you on Friday (tomorrow). So, after you register for your free chocolate bar and the chance to win a free book, save more money on Friday by visiting a museum or watching a movie for free.

Free Fun Fridays . The Highland Street Foundation is providing free admission to a designated Massachusetts museum or attraction for ten Fridays this summer. The event listings are:
7/10 - JFK Museum
7/17 - Boston Harbor Island Ferry (free rides to the Harbor Islands!)
7/24 - Franklin Park Zoo
7/31 - Boston Children's Museum
8/7 - Plimoth Plantation
8/14- Stone Zoo
8/21 - Peabody Essex Museum
8/28 - MFA
9/4 - Springfield Museums


Free Friday Flicks. And after a day at a museum, why not grab a beach blanket and head over to Hatch Shell for a Free Friday Flick. Free Outdoors Movies, sponsored by the MA Dept of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and WBZ Radio. All movies start at sundown (8:30 pmish)
7/10 - Kung Fu Panda
7/17 - Get Smart
7/24: Madagasascar: Escape 2 Africa
7/31: Mama Mia!
8/7 - Star Wars: The Clone Wars
8/14: Inkheart
8/21 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
8/28: Iron Man

Saving Money at the Movies

Going to the movies these days can be an expensive proposition. If you're interested in holding down the cost of a trip to the movies, check out these money saving tips:

• Go watch a movie at an off-peak time. Take in the first show of the day or a matinee movie when prices are less.
• Check your local movies for sneak previews and coupons. Watch the movie in advance of its major release. Win free tickets for special promotions
• Remember age matters. Often, movie theatres offer Senior Citizen discounts and kid-friendly prices for certain shows.
• Take a close look at the special program. For example, Showcase Cinemas offers a a number of deals: Silver Screen Classic Movies for $2; Bargain Tuesdays - all shows; all seats for $6; Best of the "B" movies double features for $5.
• Say NO to buying the combos at the concession stand. Too much; and too costly. Stick with the medium sized popcorn which is the best bargain of your popcorn choices.
• Bring your own candy. $1.29 for a large box of Junior Mints at CVS compared to $3.50 at the theatre.
• Buy your tickets offline discounter. Go to your local Costco, Sam's Club or your local AAA office and save yourself up to 40%. (membership required)
• Use coupons. Buy in bulk. Don't forget to use those coupons in your Entertainment Book For example, you can buy up to 12 tickets for $7.50 each (versus $11 per ticket at the ticket booth). Check for online web deals as well (e.g, AMC offers up to 12 drink/snack vouchers for $3 each!). Eversave.com is a website that also offers some great deals
• Support your independent theatre. The major releases typically hit the independent theaters approximately one month after the premieres. Typically, you can buy tickets are usually about 50-70% cheaper than the larger, chain theaters
• Join the loyalty program. Receive concession stand discounts and/or ways to earn free tickets.
• Show your military ID. Also, if you're a military personnel on active duty, some theatre chains will give you a 10% military discount.
• Buy it on Ebay. Deep discounts on tickets offered by people looking to offload their extra tickets.

See you at a silver screen!