Looking to treat yourself while saving some money? Here are some of the best deals and freebies around the Valley this week, May 12-18.
Restaurants, stores and more deals
- Downtown Tolleson's Roma 23 Wood Fired Pizza & Beer has daily lunch specials and happy hours during the week, such as Monday’s $5.99 12-inch wood-fired cheese pizza deal.
- 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.
- 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.
- Arizona Animal Welfare League is once again partnering with BISSELL Pet Foundation for their “Empty the Shelters” initiative. From May 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.
- Dolce Vita Gelato is hosting a free anniversary event from 12-7 p.m. on May 15 — offering complimentary scoops of scratch-made lemon and stracciatella gelato, raffles for gift cards up to $350, and a lively lemon-themed celebration fit for all ages.
- Hope’s Closet: Every 1st Friday and Saturday of the month, everything at the thrift shop is 50% off, so you can get items for as low as $2-3. Hope’s Closet is owned and operated by New Life Center, Arizona’s largest domestic violence shelter. Every dollar goes back to the shelter and benefits domestic violence survivors.
- Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop's new $7.99 Sammie Combo includes a "My Deli" sandwich in the Sammie size with the choice of turkey, roast beef, or ham with cheese and the works (mayo, mustard, garlic sauce, tomato, onion, pickles, pepperoncinis, lettuce) served on any the brand's signature bread options. The Sammie Combo also comes with chips, a fountain drink, and a chocolate chip cookie.
- Arizona Diamondbacks DBACKS.TV: Take advantage of a limited-time, 50% off sale for DBACKS.TV presented by Progressive. Fans who subscribe for just $44.99 at DBACKS.TV may enjoy watching their D-backs all season long with no blackouts, subject to national exclusivities.
Deals for teachers, students, military, veterans, first responders, nurses and seniors
- From May 1 through June 12, Habit Burger & Grill will roll out its first-ever Hometown Heroes program, offering a free #1 Double Charburger with Cheese every Thursday to teachers, nurses, firefighters, EMTs, military service members, and other first responders. All that’s required is a uniform or valid ID and a $2 minimum purchase.
- The Museum of Illusions is offering $10 off tickets for students (adult tickets) at the door with a valid student ID throughout the month of May.
- Mesquite Fresh Street Mex is saying thank you to healthcare heroes with a meal discount during National Nurses Week (May 6-12)! Throughout the week, nurses who dine in at any one of Mesquite’s ten Valley locations can receive 25% off their order with presentation of ID at checkout.
- Angry Crab Shack is saying thank you to those who serve with 10% off for teachers, first responders, and veterans. This special discount is available at all locations with a valid ID.
- 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 is required.
- Verena Street Coffee is offering up to 25% off all coffee sitewide to military and veterans, first responders and teachers. Get the coffee deal here [verenastreet.com].
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Things to do
- SEA LIFE: From May 14-18, SEA LIFE will be offering guests $15 general admission tickets with a special promotional code (15BDAY) to celebrate its 15th birthday.
- Bubble Bash: Head to Desert Ridge Marketplace for a fun, free interactive bubble party! On May 17 and May 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days, enjoy fun at The Splash Pad, live entertainment, giveaways, activities for all ages and more.
- Harkins Theatres: Kids can get a Summer Movie Fun pass, offering access to eight movies throughout the summer, for just $8! Buy the online passes now. The movie series starts June 2. Each Season Pass comes with one 50% Off Kids Combo voucher.
- Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott will host a fun-filled Open House on May 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy camp tours, wagon rides, toasting marshmallows, zip line rides, archery, door prizes, meet the camp staff, and more. All your questions about the sleepaway camp experience will be answered. A complimentary BBQ lunch with hot Dutch oven biscuits and shaved ice will also be served. Advanced registration for the May 17 Open House is required. For more information and to register, call Friendly Pines Camp at (928) 445-2128 or visit friendlypines.com.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Chicken N' Pickle in Glendale provides a free pickleball space for teens on Sundays from 8-10 p.m. to play for free.
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