Posts from — February 2009

In tough economic times, a vacation in Sonoma’s wine country that centers on free, or almost free, activities is just the prescription. With a reputation as a wine country that is welcoming, friendly and relaxed, Sonoma County is also known as a great value for those seeking the lifestyle of great wine and fresh food.

Courtesy of the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau, here’s a roundup of a dozen of free things to do in Sonoma Country. [Read more →]

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 105th birthday Monday with stories, a craft, and a birthday cake at the Rohnert Park-Cotati Public library. For children age 5 and up.

Monday, March 2, 2009

3 pm – 5 pm

Rohnert Park – Cotati Library

Free

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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

will be re-opening their doors after a seasonal closure this Friday, February 27, 2009.  To celebrate, all menu items at the restaurant will be discounted 50% from Monday, March 2nd through Thursday, March 5th, 2009. Their Big 3 Market will have a 25 % off sale as well (The Big 3 Market sells golf and resort clothes, food and kitchenware, gifts, cookbooks, etc.)

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There are lots of free food offers out there—the recession has restaurants and attractions running a little scared. In fact, today, you could have free pancakes at IHOP for breakfast, a free Quiznos sub for lunch
, free tacos at Jack in the Box for an appetizer, and (the new offer) free Arby’s roast burger sandwich for dinner. 

Free food is free food, but the offers seem to be mostly coming from the chains. I know that local restaurants probably have some great deals, too, and I’d love to post those. If you know of a truly great deal at a local restaurant or attraction, please leave a comment below or email and let me know. Thanks!

Through March 1, you can take advantage of a deal our friends at Atlanta on the Cheap found: a “Buy one, get two free” Pop-In Playtime admission at Pump It Up. It’s a cheap way to let the kids bounce away the winter blahs. You’ll need to print the coupon & bring it with you to get the discount. Pump it Up is just one of the rainy day activities for kids in Sonoma County…and I’d love to add to that list. If you have suggestions for places to go in Sonoma County with kids in the rain, leave a comment below or email me at lisa (at) sonomaonthecheap.com

Tomorrow is the 18th Annual Mardi Gras Mambofest featuring Rhythmtown-Jive with KRSH’s Bill Bowker r&b, zydeco, funk, brass band and American roots tunes.

5:30 – 6:30 PM  New Orleans Marching Band around Railroad Square [Read more →]

Quiznos Subs is giving away a million sub sandwich coupons online.

 Stores in Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa.

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Get a 1/2 hour massage upgrade free just for donating food to Petaluma Kitchen. Gina Drohan and Massage Envy Petaluma is donating 1/2 hour massage upgrades (may be used as upgrades to one hour massages or longer) to anyone who brings in one grocery bag of food (or more) for the Petaluma Kitchen. [Read more →]

Suzanne’s Hands at Perfect Day Massage in Petaluma offers half off massage during the third week of every month. Half off comes to $35 for a massage, and the next half-off week will be the week of March 23. Appointments recommended. 707-762-3578

> Feel like a free taco or two ?  There’s a coupon online for two free  tacos