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Cheap Weekend Fun in Boston for February 23-24, 2019!

By Kate • February 21, 2019

free events in boston this weekendHappy (almost) weekend! Here are some fun and inexpensive things to do this weekend in the Greater Boston area! Enjoy!

Chillin’ on D: February 21-24, 2019 at The Lawn on D. Missing summer? The Lawn on D is back for the weekend with the usual fun with a winter twist with ice bars, food trucks, hot cocoa, ice carvings, ice cornhole, and more!

Runaway Bunny: February 21-23, 2019 at Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts. Based on the book by Margaret Wise Brown, this classic will be performed on stage for all to enjoy. Free tickets (just pay service fees) are available through Goldstar Boston.

Free Frost Fit: Every Saturday in February from 10-11 AM at the DCR Hatch Shell. Enjoy a free winter workout series every Saturday morning for this new series!

MIT Museum: Sunday, February 24, 2019. Enjoy free admission at the MIT Museum the last Sunday of each month, September to June.

ICA Play Dates: Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the ICA in Boston from 10-4pm. Enjoy FREE admission for up to 2 adults per family when accompanied by children ages 12 and under with fun and family-friendly activities to do together.

Harvard Art Museums: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Saturday morning from 10am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Harvard Museum of Natural History: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Hope you have a great weekend!

Filed Under: Cheap Weekend Fun

Rare Monopoly Pieces at Shaw’s for 2019

By Kate • February 20, 2019

Shaw's Monopoly Game 2019 Rare Game PiecesAre you looking for the rare game pieces for the 2019 Monopoly game at Shaw’s?

The Monopoly Game is back with over $250 million in prizes and money saving offers. Game tickets are distributed until May 7, 2019 or when all tickets are gone. You will also have until May 28, 2019 to claim your prize(s) at the customer service desk, but online game entries must be entered by May 17, 2019.

Every time you shop at Shaw’s, Star Market, or another participating store you will receive a game ticket at checkout. Look for BONUS items to receive even more game tickets from your shopping trip.

Keep in mind that the game is available at over 2000+ stores in 34 different states (Shaw’s, Star Market, Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel Osco, Acme Markets, and many more) with over ONE BILLION tickets created. Chances of winning are slim so I wouldn’t recommend buying more than you ordinary would just for game pieces.

Below is a list of (suspected) rare game pieces for the Monopoly board. This information is compiled from human players and may not be 100% accurate, but will give you a good idea of what others may have.

The big prizes will have two rare pieces needed but the piece in bold is that harder suspected piece to find, but some pieces are still unknown.

Please leave a comment below if you suspect an error or have an improvement on the list. Thank you!

$1 Million Cash: 335CI, 336DI
$1,000,000 Vacation Home: 341CJ, 343EJ
$100,000 Cash/Boat: 394BW, 397EW
$30,000 Pair of Jet Skis: 398AX, 401DX
$25,000 Home Theater: 403AY, 404BY
$20,000 College Tuition: 408AZ, 411DZ
$10,000 Cash: 416A$, 417A$
$7,500 Family Vacation: 419B#, 420C#
$5,000 Cash: 302BA
$2,000 Fandango Movies for a Year: 314CD
$1,000 Cash: 318BE
$500 Portable Grill & Groceries: 327CG
$300 Wireless Headphones: 391CV
$5,000 Groceries: 308DB
$2,000 Plated.com: 309AC
$1,000 Grocery Gift Card: 321AF
$500 Grocery Gift Card: 332DH
$200 Family Picnic: 388DU
$100 Grocery Gift Card: 381AT
$50 Grocery Gift Card: 374BR
$25 Grocery Gift Card: 372DQ
$10 Grocery Gift Card: 358BN
$5 Grocery Gift Card: 351CL
$100 Cash: 379CS
$25 Cash: 365AP
$20 Cash: 362BO
$10 Cash: 353AM
$5 Cash: 348DK

Please feel free leave comments below about the rare or semi-rare pieces ONLY as it’s very easy to find the other pieces not mentioned here.

If you shop at Shaw’s or Star Market regularly (or even just a few times) you should get all the common pieces by games end, so please don’t leave comments on this post for common pieces, as everyone will have those.

Also, please use caution and do some due-diligence about other rare pieces as this is a public website and PLEASE do not leave your private information here.

For more information about the Monopoly Game, chances of winning, game rules, and more, please head here.

Good luck!

Do you play the Monopoly game? Or do you feel like it’s not worth the effort?

Filed Under: Misc

Fun and Cheap Things to Do for February Vacation Week

By Kate • February 16, 2019

Massachusetts February Vacation Ideas on a BudgetHappy February Vacation Week! If you are looking for something fun to do for yourself, kids, and/or family without spending too much money, I compiled a few ideas to share!

Below are a list of suggestions for budget-friendly things to during February Vacation week in Boston and Massachusetts:

  • Ice Skate for Free at Boston Common Frog Pond from February 19-22, 2019 with Winter Camp 2019
  • Head to Faneuil Hall for their free Marketplace Movie Nights from February 18-21, 2019 to catch a free movie
  • Check out the Children’s Winter Festival on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 on Boston Common with some fun and free winter activities
  • All DCR-Owned Ice Rinks are free (just pay for rentals if need) and here’s where you can find Free Ice Skating in Boston at arenas & more
  • Check out the Lego Maritime Festival from February 16-24, 2019 at the USS Constitution Museum!
  • The MFA is free during all Boston Public School Holidays for youth (and free with suggestion donation on Wednesday nights after 4pm)
  • Free Admission to the ICA on Monday for President’s Day (timed tickets required) and on Thursday nights from 5-9pm and always free for youth 17 and under
  • Free admission to the Mary Eddy Baker Library & Mapparium from Feb 19-22
  • On Fridays from 5-9pm the Boston Children’s Museum has $1 admission!
  • Reserve free or discount passes to many Boston attractions through the Boston Public Library
  • Head to a local library and check out all the amazing free programs during February Vacation Week
  • Head to the Prudential Center to get a Pruferred Card for discounts on retail, food and more!
  • Stop by the Boston Public Market for free activities during February Vacation Week!
  • Use Liftopia to score discount lift tickets to local ski mountains
  • Check out Goldstar Boston for complimentary and discount event tickets during February break!
  • Head to TD Garden for Disney on Ice all week and find discount tickets to Disney on Ice

What are you doing February Vacation Week? Any fun and free things that I may have missed?

Filed Under: Featured, Wicked Cheap Fun

Discount Tickets for Disney On Ice in Boston

By Kate • February 15, 2019

Disney on Ice Boston Discount Tickets 2019

Disney on Ice returns to Boston from February 15-24, 2019 at the TD Garden with Mickey’s Search Party.

Tickets for Disney on Ice start at $15 through Ticketmaster with pricing depending on dates and seating selection.

LivingSocial currently has discount tickets for Disney on Ice for $26 for loge seats, a 20% discount! Limit of 8 tickets, but children under 2 do not need tickets if they will be on a lap.

For more information or to get discount tickets to Disney on Ice in Boston, please head here.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Misc

Cheap Weekend Fun in Boston for February 16-18, 2019!

By Kate • February 14, 2019

free events in boston this weekendHappy (almost) weekend! Here are some fun and inexpensive things to do this extra long weekend in the Greater Boston area! Enjoy!

Chinatown Main Street Cultural Village: Sunday, February 17, 2019. Head to Chinatown to celebrate Chinese New Year on Sunday with lion dances, demos, arts and crafts, and more!

Free Frost Fit: Every Saturday in February from 10-11 AM at the DCR Hatch Shell. Enjoy a free winter workout series every Saturday morning for this new series!

Runaway Bunny: February 16-17, 2019 + more dates at Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts. Based on the book by Margaret Wise Brown, this classic will be performed on stage for all to enjoy. Free tickets (just pay service fees) are available through Goldstar Boston.

Ragtime: February 15-17, 2019 at Wheelock Family Theatre: Enjoy this Tony-winning musical at Wheelock Family Theatre at BU. Discount tickets starting at $10 for select dates through Goldstar.

Frank Hatch Free Day: Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Free timed admission at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (my favorite art museum!) on Monday starting at 11AM!

Free Admission at the ICA: Monday, February 18, 2019. Enjoy free admission at the Institute of Contemporary Arts on Monday for President’s Day!

Harvard Art Museums: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Saturday morning from 10am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Harvard Museum of Natural History: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Hope you have a great weekend!

Filed Under: Cheap Weekend Fun

Free Ice Skating at Frog Pond with Winter Camp 2019!

By Kate • February 13, 2019

Boston Common Free Ice Skating
The Highland Foundation is bringing free fun to February Vacation week with Winter Camp 2019!

 

Winter Camp is February 18-22, 2019 with free Ice Skating (with free skate rentals too!) at Boston Common Frog Pond from 10AM to 10PM.

 

There is a 300 Skater Capacity for each session and tickets are on a first come, first serve basis. If you have a group of 10 or more, please email bmcnulty@highlandstreet.org.

 

Here are the free ice skating time slots during the week of February Vacation week:


Session 1: 10:00-11:30 am
Session 2: 12:00-1:30 pm
Session 3: 2:00-3:30 pm
Session 4: 4:00-5:30 pm
Session 5: 6:00-7:30 pm
Session 6: 8:00-9:30 pm

For more information about Highland Street Foundation’s Winter Camp 2019, please head here.

Will you be ice skating for free during February Vacation week?

Filed Under: Misc

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