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Celebrate National Cocoa Day with Free Hot Cocoa!

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Free Cocoa in BostonThursday, December 13, 2018 is National Cocoa Day and Fairmont Copley  Plaza will be celebrating with L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates with a Pop-Up Cocoa Bar from 7:30-8:30AM.

There will be L.A. Burdick drinking chocolate and assorted mini muffins from OAK Long Bar + Kitchen outside Fairmont Copley Plaza’s Dartmouth Street entrance, while supplies last.

Visitors who also drop their business cards will have the chance to win a $25 L.A. Burdick gift card.

Will be in the Back Bay on Thursday morning for this warm treat! 

Cheap Weekend Fun in Boston for December 8-9, 2018!

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free events in boston this weekendHere are some fun and cheap things to do this weekend in Boston. As always, please let me know if I missed any fun and free events this weekend in the comments below.

Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour: Sunday, December 9, 2019. The third day of the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley tour has been postponed to Sunday, December 9, 2018 with tree lightings across the city.

SoWa Winter Festival: December 7-9, 2018 at 540 Harrison Avenue in the South End. Enjoy this makers marketplace with over 100 unique vendors and holiday gifts.

Taza Chocolate Winter Warmer Weekend: Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Taza Chocolate in Somerville. Shop local vendors while sipping free samples of hot chocolate for some holiday fun!

Free Photo with Santa at PetSmart: December 9-10, 2017 from 12-4PM at participating PetSmart stores. Bring the whole family (pets too!) to meet Santa and get a free photo too!

The Enchanted Village Opens: November 17, 2018 to January 1, 2019 at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon. Relive wonderful holiday memories and start a new tradition with your family with this fun and free holiday display.

Holiday Events at Bass Pro Shops: November 10, 2018 to December 24, 2018. Get a free photo with Santa with a Bass Pass + enjoy free holiday crafts and activities this holiday season at your local Bass Pro Shops!

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!

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Discount Tickets to Holiday Events in Boston

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holiday events in boston

There are so many fun seasonal events this holiday season, but some events can add up quickly!

Here are some discounts for tickets to The Nutcracker, holiday concerts, and more holiday events this year! Also, don’t forget to check out Mayor’s Holiday Special 2018 for even more discount tickets and offers!

Discount Tickets to Holiday Concerts

Holiday Pops: Discount tickets starting at $28 to Holiday Pops by Boston Pops for various dates this December at Boston Symphony Hall

A Christmas Celtic Sojourn: Discount tickets starting at $15 to A Christmas Celtic Sojourn at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre for various dates in December.

Discount Tickets to The Nutcracker

Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Value-priced tickets on 12/5 and 12/11 at 7:30PM at the Boston Opera House for a savings up to $45. Also, check Boston Ballet’s Facebook page for periodic promo codes and deals. {For future reference, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great days to purchase discount tickets}

Jose Mateo’s The Nutcracker: Discount tickets starting at $20 for Jose Mateo’s The Nutcracker at Emerson/Cutler Majestic Theatre for various dates this December.

Jose Mateo’s The Nutcracker: Discount tickets starting at $28.50 at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester for various dates this December.

Commonwealth Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Discount tickets starting at $13.50 at Regis College in Weston for Friday, December 7, 2018.

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker: Discount tickets starting at $29 at the Boch Center Wang Theatre for select dates this December.

Tony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker: Discount tickets starting at $23 at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre for select dates this December.

More Discount Tickets for Holiday Events

Cocoa and Carols Cruise: Discount tickets to the Cocoa & Carols Cruise aboard Northern Lights for various dates in December starting at $19.32.

CraftBoston Holiday: Discount tickets to CraftBoston at the Hynes Convention Center from 12/14-12/16 starting at $7.50.

It’s a Wonderful Life: Discount tickets for It’s a Wonderful Life at Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham for $25 for various dates in December.

Please let me know if I missed any holiday events that may have discounts or promo codes available!

What are your favorite holiday events in Boston?

Free Cheesecake Slices from The Cheesecake Factory Delievered on Wednesday!

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The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating 40 Years with 40,000 FREE Slices of Cheesecake on Wednesday, December 5, 2018– right to your door!

Starting at 11:30 AM, head over to DoorDash and select a slice of cheesecake (up to $8.95 value) and enter promo code FREESLICE through DoorDash. There are no delivery fees and no minimum order requirement, but you may want to tip your DoorDash driver.

Keep in mind this 40,000 free slices offer is a national offer and will probably go quick– so make sure to have dessert for lunch on Wednesday 😉

If you do miss this deal or would rather order real food, The Cheesecake Factory is offering $0 delivery on all CCF orders through DoorDash starting Wednesday morning to December 11, 2018– no promo code needed!

Also, if you are new to DoorDash, you can sign up through a friend’s referral link for a free $5 credit + new customers get free delivery on orders for 30 days.

For more information regarding free cheesecake slices from the CCF, please head here or head here for more information on DoorDash.

Will you be eating cheesecake for lunch on Wednesday?

Free Photos with Santa in the Greater Boston Area

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Free Santa Photos in Boston

Taking a picture with Santa Claus is such a fun thing to do during the holiday season, especially with little ones! Unfortunately, pictures with Santa can be expensive with photos usually starting at $20+, and if you have kids like mine, totally not worth the price tag with their miserable faces. Sometimes.

Luckily, there’s a few places you can find take a picture with Santa for FREE this holiday season.

CambridgeSide has free pictures with Santa and you can receive two FREE 4×6 Santa photo prints and a digital download single image. Free visits and pictures are available until Christmas Eve. For more information, please head here.

If you live south of Boston, you can also receive free Santa photos at Westgate Mall in Brockton, MA and the offer is the same as CambridgeSide. For more information about this offer, please head here.

Bass Pro Shops in Foxboro, MA offers a FREE 4×6 photo with Santa and other photo packages are available for an upgrade if you’d rather. The wait can be long however, so you may need to arrive early and select a time slot for later in the day. For more information about free Santa photos at Bass Pro Shops, please head here.

Also, don’t forget to check small and weekend events where Santa may be a surprise visitor! There’s so many fun and free events where Santa may appear!

Let me know in the comments if I missed any free Santa photo sessions or any fun and free events where Santa may be!

Do you have any tips for saving money when visiting with Mr. Claus this holiday season?

Cheap Weekend Fun in Boston for December 1-2, 2018!

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Happy first weekend of December! Here are some fun and cheap things to do this weekend in Boston:

Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting: November 30-December 2, 2018 in neighborhoods across the city. Mayor Walsh will be lighting Christmas trees and bringing joy and presents to various neighborhoods in Boston.

Primark Nutcracker Meet-and-Greet: Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Primark in Downtown Crossing. Head to Primark from 10-2PM to meet the characters of Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker.

Holly-Day on the Harbor: Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 12-2PM in Waterfront Square at Atlantic Wharf. Enjoy this family-friendly holiday celebration with music, arts and crafts, holiday treats, and more!

SoWa Winter Festival: November 30-December 2, 2018 at 540 Harrison Avenue in the South End. Enjoy this makers marketplace with over 100 unique vendors and holiday gifts.

The Enchanted Village Opens: November 17, 2018 to January 1, 2019 at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon. Relive wonderful holiday memories and start a new tradition with your family with this fun and free holiday display.

Holiday Events at Bass Pro Shops: November 10, 2018 to December 24, 2018. Get a free photo with Santa with a Bass Pass + enjoy free holiday crafts and activities this holiday season at your local Bass Pro Shops!

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!

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