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IHOP National Pancake Day is February 28, 2012

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Freebies by whatsdo2 on February 17, 2012 at 2:17 am {no comments}

Time: Hours vary by location
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Location: IHOP
Cost: FREE short stack of Buttermilk pancakes (Guests are asked to consider leaving a donation for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals© and other designated local charities)
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP has raised nearly $8 million to support charities in the communities in which it operates. On February 28, you and your family are invited to celebrate National Pancake Day at IHOP and enjoy a FREE short stack of Buttermilk pancakes.

Address:
Locate an IHOP near you.

Thanks, Deirdre!

Eddie’s Bar & Grill Super Sundays Family Fun Days and Ceiling Tile Contest

Filed under Contests, Ongoing Events by whatsdo2 on June 22, 2011 at 1:33 am {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Date: Sundays throughout Summer
Location: Eddie’s Bar & Grill
Cost: 1 FREE kids meal per adult purchase; additional kids eat for 50% off (not valid with coupons or other offers)
Info: (727) 734-2300 ; Website

What’s Doing?
Eddie’s Bar & Grill in Dunedin, FL features a 4,000-square-foot game room in addition to 45 HDTVS, 2 HD big screen TVs, and they play all sports and PPV events. This summer, they are also hosting Super Sundays Family Fun Days, where kids can eat for FREE. Entertainment varies weekly, so please call Eddie’s at (727) 734-2300 to see what entertainment is planned for the day your family will be going. Entertainment is expected to include kid-friendly fun like balloon twisting, face painting, coloring contests, hair braiding, caricatures, games, special appearances and more.

Eddie’s Ceiling Tile Contest
Eddie’s is hosting a ceiling tile contest. There will be a total of 150 ceiling tiles available, and the tiles can be picked up during your visit during normal business hours. Decorated tiles will be placed in the ceiling area of their game room. The tiles will also be judged in six different categories, with more than $15,000 in cash and prizes awarded to the winners:
- Best Overall Design
- Best Representation of Eddie’s
- Best Wings
- Best Burger
- Best Representation of Employee
- Best Representation of Paulie Sr.

Visit Eddie’s site for more contest details.

Address:
Eddie’s Bar & Grill
1283 Bayshore Boulevard
Dunedin, FL 34698

Cow Appreciation Day 2011

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on June 22, 2011 at 1:16 am {no comments}

Time: All Day
Date: Friday, July 8, 2011
Location: Chick-Fil-A Restaurants Nationwide
Cost: FREE food for dressing like a cow (how much Free food you get is dependent upon how dressed you are for the occasion; see details below.)
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
For one day — and one day, only — black and white spots, cow bells, and furry ears will be appropriate attire at Chick-Fil-A restaurants across the country. In celebration of Cow Appreciation Day (an unofficial, yet nationally recognized, holiday) Chick-fil-A will award a FREE combo meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any customer who comes to one of the chain’s 1,200-plus restaurants FULLY DRESSED as a cow. If you are partially dressed, you still get a FREE breakfast, lunch or dinner entrée.

What Does “Fully Dressed as a Cow” Mean? According to Chick-Fil-A, “Fully dressed like a cow” means making an effort to be dressed like a cow from head to toe. “Partial cow attire” means just a cow accessory, such as a cow-printed hat, vest or purse.

What Can I Order? “Fully dressed” customers may select any breakfast, lunch or dinner Meal, while kids who are “fully dressed like a cow” may request a Kid’s Meal. To be clear, here’s how Chick-Fil-A describes a Meal:
- A Breakfast Meal includes: breakfast Entrée (Chicken Biscuit; Chick-n-Minis™ (3-count); Chicken or Sausage Burrito; Chicken, Egg, and Cheese Bagel; or Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit), hash browns, and small beverage. Breakfast items may not be served at all locations and are served during breakfast hours only. (PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Chick-Fil-A @ Citrus Park Mall is no longer serving breakfast. They now open at 10 a.m. and go directly to serving lunch.)
- A Lunch or Dinner Meal includes: Entrée (Sandwich, Cool Wrap®, Nuggets, Chicken Salad Sandwich or Chick-n-Strips™), medium Waffle Potato Fries™, and medium beverage.

Have more questions? Check out the Chick-Fil-A Cow Appreciation Day FAQs.

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GET READY FOR THE BIG DAY!
Chick-Fil-A @ S. Dale Mabry Hwy. (609 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33609) wants to help you get ready for Cow Appreciation Day. They are hosting a special Arts and Crafts Family Night on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 to make cow masks for their big annual Cow Appreciation Day on Friday — this way, you will at least be partially dressed come the big day!

Because it’s Family Night, kids also receive a FREE 4-pack kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult combo meal; but remember, your child has to be present when you place your order.

NOTE: If you know of another Chick-Fil-A location in the Bay area that’s helping its customers get ready for Cow Appreciation Day, please let us know by leaving a comment!

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Address:
Find a Chick-Fil-A location near you.

Take In a Tampa Yankees Game With the Family

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on June 12, 2011 at 1:07 am {no comments}

Time: 7 p.m. most nights; 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011
Date: Varies (see below)
Location: Steinbrenner Field
Cost: Tickets range from $4-$6; Ages 0-3 admitted free on ticket holders lap (no ticket required); Food and drinks for sale
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Take the kids out to the ballgame … Tampa Yankees baseball games are an inexpensive and fun way to spend an evening with family and friends. Here’s what’s planned for June:
Thursday, June 9, 2011: (vs. Threshers; 7 p.m.) Thirsty
Friday, June 10, 2011: (vs. Threshers; 7 p.m.) Facebook
Wednesday, June 15, 2011: (vs. Flying Tigers; 7 p.m.) Kids Night & Blue’s Crew Kids Club Night
Thursday, June 16, 2011: (vs. Flying Tigers; 7 p.m.) Thirsty Thursday Plus! the first 250 fans receive a 2010 Tampa Yankees Card Set
Wednesday, June 22, 2011: (vs. Threshers; 7 p.m.) Kids Night & Blue’s Crew Kids Club Night Plus! The first 250 fans receive a Yankees Water Bottle
Thursday, June 23, 2011: (vs. Blue Jays; 7 p.m.) Thirsty Thursday
Friday, June 24, 2011: (vs. Blue Jays; 7 p.m.) Facebook Friday
Saturday, June 25, 2011: (vs. Blue Jays; 6 p.m.) Bark at the Ballpark & Friends and Family Night
Wednesday, June 29, 2011: (vs. Cubs; 7 p.m.) Kids Night & Blue’s Crew Kids Club Night
Thursday, June 30, 2011: (vs. Cubs; 7 p.m.) Thirsty Thursday

Click here to see July, August and September promotions as well.

Here’s a Breakdown of the June Promotions:
Kids Night — Kids eat FREE! Kids 14 and younger receive a coupon for a FREE hot dog, ice cream, and soda with the purchase of a reserved ticket ($5).
Blue’s Crew Kids Club Night — Free admission to the game for Blue’s Crew Members (children ages 14 and younger) with club card*. Members can run the bases from 6-6:15 p.m.
Thirsty Thursday — $1 soda, $1 ice cold draft, $2 bottles from 6-8 p.m.
Facebook Friday — $2 admission for Facebook Friends. $1 soda, $1 ice cold draft, $2 bottles and all-you-can-eat chicken wings for $10 from 6-8 p.m.
Bark at the Ballpark — Bring your K-9 friend to the game. Fans will enjoy a pre-game dog fair with local vendors from the Tampa area. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. All dog ticket proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Sponsored by Fuzzie Buddies and The New Barker magazine.
Friends and Family Night — You receive 4 reserved tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 chips, 4 sodas, 4 grey Tampa Yankees caps, and 1 pass to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo for only $38. Kids have the opportunity to run the bases before the game from 5-5:15 p.m. Player will sign autographs on the concourse from 5:10-5:30 p.m.

* What is the Blue’s Crew Kids Club?
The Blue’s Crew Kids Club is a fan club for children ages 14 and younger. The club costs $10 per child per year. Here’s what your $10 gets you:
- I.D. Card
- Free admission on Blue’s Crew Nights
- First Pitch Opportunity
- E-mail Newsletter
- Opportunity to be named TY “Executive” for the night
- Meal Voucher on Blue’s Crew Nights
- Member’s only V.I.P. Stadium Tour
- Head of the line privileges to run the bases at Saturday games
- Legends Room Team Store Discount

To sign up, print and complete the registration form, which you can either mail or drop off at the stadium.

Address:
Steinbrenner Field
3802 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607

FREE McDonald’s Breakfast for Students Taking the FCAT

Filed under Freebies by whatsdo2 on April 8, 2011 at 7:39 pm {no comments}

Time: 6-9 a.m.
Date: Monday, April 11, 2011
Location: McDonald’s Restaurants
Cost: FREE
Info: Pick up a flyer at your local McDonald’s Restaurant

What’s the Freebie?
I just stopped by my local McDonald’s for a $1 Smoothie, and what did I find? This Freebie!

McDonald’s is offering a FREE breakfast to every student taking the FCAT, so the kids can start their big day with the most important meal of the day. This is the second year McDonald’s is offering this FREE breakfast for local students in grades 3-11. The breakfast includes an Egg McMuffin® sandwich and Apple Dippers, with a choice of milk or a small Minute Maid® orange juice.

Now, here’s the fine print: This offer is good at all participating McDonald’s restaurants in Florida, while supplies last. No substitutions are allowed. Students under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. The child must be present for the offer, and it is good for in-store purchases only.

Address:
Find the location nearest you.

Don’t Forget About Family Night at Ikea!

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on January 13, 2011 at 5:41 pm {one comment}

Editor’s Note: When we went to Ikea Family Night, after the activity my daughter received a card and a ladybug sticker. After you collect 10 stickers, we were told, your child will receive a small prize.

April 29 — Have fun making an Earth-friendly craft project with recycled items
May 7 — Decorate an IKEA OVANLIG vase for Mother’s Day
May 13 — Create your very own flower
May 20 — Design a turtle shell to help increase respect and awareness of these special creatures in support of World Turtle Day
May 27 — Make a flag magnet for Memorial Day

Time: Kids Eat FREE: 4-8 p.m.; Activity: 5-7 p.m.
Date: Every Friday Night
Location: Ikea Tampa
Cost: Kids meal is FREE; Activity is FREE
Info: (813) 623-5454; website

What’s Doing?
Each week, enjoy Friday Night, IKEA Family Night at IKEA Tampa. For starters, children ages 12 & under eat free from 4-8 p.m. (Dine in only and child must be present. Limit one meal per child per visit. A $2.49 value. No adult purchase necessary.) Kids can choose from one of three combo meals.

Plus, every Friday there will be a hands-on kids activity from 5-7 p.m. (in the 2nd floor restaurant, unless otherwise noted).

Ikea offers Tasty Specials every weeknight, though, so if you can’t make it for Family Night, you can still enjoy a great family meal at a great price. Click here for weeknight specials (Mon.-Fri. from 4-8 p.m.).

Address:
Ikea Tampa
1103 N. 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33605

Friday Night is Family Night at Ikea

Filed under Deals by whatsdo2 on November 27, 2010 at 3:25 am {2 comments}

EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are the activities planned for January 2011:
Jan. 7 — Wish the ones you love a happy new year with a handmade New Year’s heart cards
Jan. 14 — In anticipation of the Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll, all kids to make their own pirate puppet
Jan. 21 — Collect Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll goodies in style with your own Gasparilla “swag” bag, IKEA style
Jan. 28 — Bring a picture from the Gasparilla Preschooler’s Parade — or any other favorite activity — to put in a frame that you decorate; it’s yours to make ‘n take

Time: Kids Eat FREE: 4-8 p.m.; Activity: 5-7 p.m.
Date: Every Friday Night
Location: Ikea Tampa
Cost: Kids meal is FREE; Activity is FREE
Info: (813) 623-5454; website

Plus, every Friday there will be a hands-on kids activity from 5-7 p.m. (in the 2nd floor restaurant, unless otherwise noted).

If it’s a family event, though, the kids aren’t the only ones eating! Right? So check out the Buy one, Get one Free Deal! From November 29 to December 17, buy one pasta combo plate for $4.99 in the Restaurant and get a hot entrée of equal or lesser value for FREE.

Ikea offers Tasty Specials every weeknight, though, so if you can’t make it for Family Night, you can still enjoy a great family meal at a great cost. Click here for weeknight specials (Mon.-Fri. from 4-8 p.m.).

Address:
Ikea Tampa
1103 N. 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33605