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Smart Shopper deals and freebies of the week: Free pizza, coding classes, and guided hikes

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Here are some of the best deals and freebies around the Valley this week, Oct. 2 - 8, 2023.

  • Dunkin' is celebrating World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5 with free coffee! Educators can get a free medium hot or iced coffee all day long. No purchase is necessary, limit one per guest.
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  • California Pizza Kitchen: Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3, guests who order a pizza while dining in a California Pizza Kitchen restaurant will get a free Take & Bake pizza to bring home on their next visit. The deal is valid through Oct. 30. 
  • Fire Prevention Month Pancake Breakfast: Mesa Fire and Medical Department is hosting a free pancake breakfast open to the public on Oct. 5. The event will be focused on cooking safety. It takes place at the Fire Administration Building (13 W. 1st St., Mesa) from 6:30-9 a.m.
  • Cave Creek Museum is offering free electronics and computer classes to seventh- and eighth-graders beginning Monday, Oct. 2. The two- to three-hour sessions will be held for 20 weeks at Holland Center (34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale) at 4 p.m. Learn more and sign up here.
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  • Enjoy the outdoors with a free guided hike in the Petrified Forest National Park. This weekend, guided trips are “strenuous hikes” on Oct. 6 and 7 at Four Bridges and Red Basin Clam Beds. Hikes are free with park entrance fee and reservations are required. Be prepared with food, water, clothing/footwear, sunscreen, etc. Make a reservation by calling 928-524-6228, x238.
  • Christmas at the Princess tickets: Tickets are on sale now with BIG discounts. Through Oct. 31, 2023, get 40% off overnight stays, 30% off admission tickets, 40% off the new Aurora Ice Lounge + Chill Experience, 30% off the Ultimate Santa Experience, $50 off fire pits for 4, and $100 off fire pits or igloos for 8. All early bird offers can be booked at ChristmasAtThePrincess.com.
  • On Friday, Oct. 6, get FREE admission to the All In(clusive) Night at Footprint Arena in downtown Phoenix to support Special Olympics Arizona. There will be activities for the family, dinner, drinks, auctions, swag bags, and more. All proceeds benefit thousands of athletes statewide. Register online to get your free admission here through Oct. 5. Other paid activities and add-ons are available.
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  • Waymo and Chandler Dog Haus are teaming up to offer free food and half-off Waymo rides during special hours. Dog Haus offers Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. and Reverse Happy Hour from 9-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and on Sunday Funday from 3-11 p.m. This offer is only available at the Chandler Dog Haus (2780 W Chandler Blvd.) The offer ends Sunday, Oct. 15.
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  • Dave & Buster’s is bringing back its ‘Eat and Play combo’ with entrees and play card combos starting at $20. The deal is good Monday through Friday. 
  • The Mission at Kierland Commons: Guac-tail Hour daily from 3-5 p.m. offers deals like half-off frozen margaritas, $2 Roasted Corn Gorditas, and $20 date specials.
  • 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.
  • Noodles & Company is offering menu items starting at $7 and a Mac & Cheese Meal Deal (regular Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, a regular fountain drink and crispy) for $10. These deals are valid for a limited time.
  • 18 Degrees is offering wine bottles at half price for the entire month of October.
  • Macayo’s Mexican Food: On Oct. 4, get buy one, get one free grilled taco plates (with your choice of grilled chicken or carne asada). This deal is valid for dine-in or take-out.
  • Teachers can get free admission to the Museum of Illusions on Tuesdays with a teacher ID shown in person at the exhibit.
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  • Scooter’s Coffee has unveiled a new Dollar Delights menu offering mini donuts, any size brewed coffee, espresso shots, sweet cold foam, and bottled water for just $1.
  • Shake Shack and Uber Eats are partnering up to offer a buy one, get one free promotion. Through Oct. 15, buy one Hot Chicken or Spicy Shackmeister Burger from Shake Shack via the Uber Eats app and get a second Hot Chicken or Spicy Shackmeister for free. Just add both sandwiches to your cart and the offer will apply automatically. The deal is good for pickup or delivery.
  • Noodles & Company: On Friday, Oct. 6, Noodles Rewards members can get regular-sized noodle bowls for $5.
  • Arizona Humane Society: From Oct. 4-8, all pets are available for adoption for $20 as part of Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event.
  • Maricopa County Animal Care and Control: Adoption fees for dogs 6 months old and older are waived as part of Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event through Oct. 15.

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