Fun and Frugal

• FREE Kids Meals are continuing through the month of September at the Cleveland Chick Fil-A! 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! This Tues. Sept. 7 they are having a Family Game Night! Limit 2 free kids meals per adult meal purchase, no other coupons or discounts allowed, *children must be present*. Be on the lookout for cow appearances throughout the week at lunch and dinner. Thank you to the Cleveland Chick-fil-A for sponsoring FunandFrugal.com!
• LAST DAY – Bring a Kraft singles wrapper to participating minor league baseball home games every Tuesday night through 9/7/10 and get BOGO tickets! Many teams are participating, including the Chattanooga Lookouts. Click here for more details and to search for a team near you.
• The MOMS Club of Chattanooga meets the first Tuesday of the month. Click here for more info.
• September 6th, 7th and 8th – KID ZONE!!!! 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Grace Assembly of God, 1976 Westland Drive, Cleveland, TN 37311. Free food, fun, water slides and fellowship for all kids! KID ZONE will be on Monday, Tuesday and wrap up on Wednesday. Need a ride? Or more info? Call (423) 472-7729.
• The Jack & Jill Kids Sale is going on this week, Sept. 6-11 at 5770 Brainerd Rd in Chattanooga.  Visit jackandjillsale.com for more details.  (Thanks for sponsoring, F&F!)

• September 6th, 7th and 8th – KID ZONE!!!! 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Grace Assembly of God, 1976 Westland Drive, Cleveland, TN 37311. Free food, fun, water slides and fellowship for all kids! KID ZONE will be on Monday, Tuesday and wrap up on Wednesday. Need a ride? Or more info? Call (423) 472-7729.

Thursday, Sept. 9

• It’s the 2nd Thursday of the month, which means free admission at the Creative Discovery Museum in downtown Chattanooga from 5:30-8:00 pm.
• Every Thursday is Kiddie Day at Lake Winnepesaukah from 12-8 pm. Children 11 and younger will receive free gate admission (reg $5); family members ages 12 and older pay just $5 gate admission per person. All ages can purchase unlimited rides for only $18 per person (reg. $21). Cool off from the summer heat in the new, refreshing Chill Down Kidtown water & mist play area. Parking is always free. You can purchase individual ride tickets for $1 each (most rides are 2-5 tickets). Children under 2 are admitted free with paying adult, but must pay to ride. Children under one year of age may ride the Tour Train and the Carousel free of charge on an adult’s lap. Visit www.lakewinnie.com for more info.
• The Chattanooga Market is open every Thursday evening from 4-7 pm at Miller Plaza from May 6 through September 30, 2010. They have a different theme each week. Click here to see the calendar of events. Visit chattanoogamarket.com for more info. (Also open every Sunday from 11 am – 4 pm at Finley Stadium April 25 through December 5, 2010.)
• LAST MARKET OF THE YEAR 9/9/10 – Buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local Farmers at the 5 Points Market on Thursday afternoons in historic downtown Cleveland. Mainstreet Cleveland is organizing the weekly seasonal market at the Museum Center at 5ive Points. The 5 Points Market will continue each Thursday afternoon throughout the season. Local artists and crafters will feature a variety of items for sell. Entertainment and food will complete the family atmosphere. All area farmers and gardeners are invited to participate, spaces are free. For more information about the 5 Points Market call 423.479.1000 or visit www.mainstreetcleveland.com.

Sunday, Sept. 12

• The seasonal Chattanooga Market is back! It features farm-fresh produce, meats and cheeses, fresh bread, arts & crafts from local artisans, family activities, and live music and admission is free. It’s open on Sundays at the First Tennessee Pavillion located at 1826 Carter Street next to Finley Stadium from 11 am – 4 pm April 25 through December 5, 2010. It’s also open Thursday evenings from 4-7 pm at Miller Plaza from May 6 through September 30, 2010. They have a different theme each week. Click here to see the calendar of events. Visit chattanoogamarket.com for more info.

Anytime

• Through 9/30/10 — Free Scavenger Hunt in the Bluff View Art District in downtown Chattanooga. Be a true adventurer and explore all the District’s nooks and crannies to learn about the arts, architecture, gardening and cooking techniques that make this one of the most fascinating destinations in Chattanooga. This specially-designed scavenger hunt allows children of all ages to find out more about the District’s history and meet the experts who create this unique atmosphere. Pick up your “Scavenger Map” at Rembrandt’s Coffee House, and once you’ve solved the hunt’s mysteries, return to Rembrandt’s for your sweet reward! Participation limited to daylight hours.
• Through 10/16/10 — The Cleveland Family YMCA is celebrating Friends Month! Join the Cleveland Family YMCA during Friends Month and pay No Joining Fee, which is a savings of up to $75. The Cleveland Y offers more than 60 group fitness land and aquatic classes weekly, an  indoor and outdoor swimming pool, an indoor and outdoor walking track, more than 85 pieces of cardio equipment, a child-watch nursery, teen center, youth center, racquetball courts, steam room, sauna, two gymnasiums, personal trainers and is open 95.5 hours a week! Come by for a free tour or call 423.476.5573 for more information.  Thank you, Cleveland Family YMCA for sponsoring FunandFrugal.com!