Fun and Frugal

Upcoming Events…

Tuesday, Dec. 1

• Kids Eat Free on Family Nights is back at the Cleveland Chick-fil-A for the month of December!  (Limit 2 per adult.  May not be combined with any other coupons or discounts.)  Every Tuesday is Family Night at the Cleveland Chick-fil-A from 5-8 pm. They have something fun for the family each Tuesday night such as a craft, family movie, magician, clown, etc. Bring the family for dinner and fun!  For the month of December, you can enjoy a different holiday movie each Family Night.  This Tues. Dec. 1 they will be showing Polar Express! Also, purchase a 2010 Chick-fil-A calendar for $8. There are lots of coupons for free food inside, with no purchase necessary!  Also, check out the cute holiday gift baskets valued at over $70 for sale for only $24.99!  And the Peppermint Milkshake is back for a limited time.  Stay tuned for more info about the 12 Days of Christmas at the Cleveland Chick-fil-A where they will have a different special offer each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas.

Friday, Dec. 4

• The traditional lighting of the Community Christmas Tree in downtown Cleveland happens at 6:00 PM.  Several local church choirs will be caroling.  Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, plus enjoy free carriage rides.  Visit mainstreetcleveland.com for more details.

Saturday, Dec. 5

• The FunandFrugal.com Christmas Vendor Showcase will be from 9 am – 3 pm at Ocoee Middle School in their gymatorium – the new beige concrete building at the corner of David Lewis Lane and Ocoee Street.  FREE cookies and hot chocolate provided by Cooke’s Food Store – LOTS of fantastic door prizes, including tickets to Dollywood, Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights, and The Tennessee Aquarium, plus each vendor will be giving away a door prize – over 20 vendors will be there for your Christmas shopping enjoyment.  Visit FunandFrugal.com/Christmas for a complete list of vendors and other details.
• It’s the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s Pajama Day at the Cleveland Chick-fil-A! Come dressed in your PJ’s and receive a free chicken biscuit or 3-count chicken minis from 8:30-10:30 am!
• Kids Eat Free all day Saturdays with this coupon at Southern Smokehouse BBQ located at corner of Keith and 17th St in Cleveland!
• Breakfast with Santa at Bradley Square Mall from 8:30-10:00 am.  Tickets are $5 and benefit Junior Achievement.  Tickets usually sell out, so it’s recommended you purchase them in advance at the Guest Services Desk.  Visit shopbradleysquare.com for more info.
• The annual Cleveland Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00 PM.  Parade route: Departing from Bradley Central High School, the parade will travel north on Hwy 11, east on 3rd Street, north on Ocoee Street, around the monument, south on Broad Street, west on Inman Street, south on Hwy 11 and then back to the high school.  More info can be found at mainstreetcleveland.com.
• Also on the first Saturday of the month, Home Depot offers a free project for kids! Call your local store for details.
• The Goodwill stores in Hixson and Cleveland have 50% off everything in the store the first Saturday of every month. Not sure if this is the same for every Goodwill.
• Enjoy free admission to the Museum Center at 5ive Points in downtown Cleveland the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Sunday, Dec. 6

• The Chattanooga Market is open every Sunday from 11-4 with free admission through 12/6/09.  (Last day of the season!)  They have local produce, crafters, vendors, musical entertainment, and a different theme each week. Visit chattanoogamarket.com for more info.
• Enjoy free admission to the Hunter Museum of American Art in downtown Chattanooga the first Sunday of each month from 12-5 pm.

Ongoing

• Come see The Cleveland Light Show at 1104 Key St.  This is the house beside Peerless Road Church, which is located at the intersection of Peerless Road and Raider Drive. Did you see their fabulous Christmas light show last year? They synchronize the dancing Christmas lights all over their house and yard to music that you listen to on your radio. They promise it to be even better this year. Visit their website at www.tnchristmaslights.com for all the details, including how you can help donate to their charity for the 2009 Christmas – Blue Christmas for Kids – where needy children get to go shopping with a police officer.
• Nov. 20, 2009 to Jan. 2, 2010 visit Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights from 6-9 pm! Visit their website at www.seerockcity.com/pages/Enchanted-Garden-of-Lights/ for more info.
• Tennessee Valley Railroad North Pole Limited train rides happening various dates and times in November and December. Tickets sell out! Visit their website at tvrail.com for more info. Tickets are $22 for anyone over age 1.
• Do you have a favorite place you like to go for the Christmas season that is open to the community? Email me the details at gloria {at} funandfrugal {dot} com. (brackets and spaces removed)

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