02/10/2012

iFly SF Bay Indoor Skydiving: 55% Off

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We're always on the lookout for good deals on tickets to iFly SF Bay, and we list them here as we find them. Check back often for updates. With the "Earn Your Wings" indoor skydiving deals from iFly SF Bay, you can experience all the thrill of skydiving without the danger, expense, or restrictions. And you can do it for around half off the … [Read more...]

Plan a Napa Valley Picnic On the Cheap

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A great way to keep a few more pennies in your pocket is to pack a picnic lunch and head out to wine country. You don't need to spend lots of money in fancy restaurants to enjoy great food in a beautiful setting. Here are some Wine Country places to pick up cheap gourmet picnic supplies, followed by a list of parks and wineries perfect for … [Read more...]

MATCHA, the Asian Art Museum’s Evening Mixer

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The Asian Art Museum's bi-monthly MATCHA in another San Francisco museum mixer offering affordable fun at an affordable $10 admission fee. MATCHA features different performances every time, including gallery tours and the latest special exhibition along with the usual stuff people do at mixers - mingle, drink, and dance to whatever the DJ … [Read more...]

Great America Theme Park – Discounts

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UPDATE: We've found a coupon for $15 off at the gate at California's Great America Theme Park, valid through October 2011. Check it out. Highlights at Great America are Planet Snoopy for small children, SURVIVOR The Ride, and The Australian-themed Boomerang Bay Beach Club. Park details at cagreatamerica.com. DEAL 1: Coupon for $15 off  at … [Read more...]

Sonoma-Marin Fair – Discounts

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The Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma (June 22 - 26, 2011) features five days of family fun.  Concerts, carnival rides, exhibits, shows (including headline concerts), and attractions are all included with the price of admission. Plus, you can get tickets early and save a couple bucks. For 2011 Sonoma-Marin Fair entertainment and concert highlights, … [Read more...]

OMCA White Elephant Sale – Free

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The Annual White Elephant Sale in Oakland has been called the biggest and most fun rummage sale in Northern California. This free event takes place March 5 and 6, 2011. Put on by the Oakland Museum Women's Board, the event packs a 96,000-square-foot warehouse with sporting goods, boutique items, books, furniture, art, electrical items, dishes, … [Read more...]

SF Sketchfest – 50% Off

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The Tenth Annual SF Sketchfest will take place January 13-February 5th, 2011. If you're in San Francisco this time of year, you can't help but notice the laughter in the air. Laugh it up for less by nabbing these 50% Off comedy deals. UPDATE: ALL DEALS SOLD OUT SF Sketchfest at Castro Theatre 2/1/11, 7pm: $12.50 (reg. $25) SF Sketchfest: … [Read more...]

Cheap Eats in the East Bay

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To prove you can eat on the cheap and still eat out, here's a shout-out to three cheap and tasty East Bay eateries. As an alternative, you can also check out the growing list of 222 Restaurant.com dining deals and get $25 worth of food for anywhere from $2 to $10. How good the deal is depends on the promo code, which changes each week. (See the … [Read more...]

Bicycle Maintenance On The Cheap

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It's great to save money by riding a bike around San Francisco instead of driving. It's even better to maintain your bike yourself among friends at the Bike Kitchen, a do-it-yourself donation-based bicycle resource run by volunteers. We're told it's not the least bit intimidating, even if you're all thumbs. If you like riding bikes, you'll find … [Read more...]

Cheap Eats in Calistoga

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The Napa Valley Area is a notoriously expensive place to eat. But do a little sleuthing in Calistoga and you can eat a delicious lunch for $10 or less. Here are three for starters: 1.Buster’s Southern BBQ & Bakery. Order the barbeque and Buster may just prepare it for you on site where you can see him. Try the Tri-Tip (Sirloin Steak) … [Read more...]