DEALS: Cheese pizza, free museum admission, value meals & more Valley discounts

Looking to treat yourself while saving some money? Here are some of the best deals and freebies around the Valley this week, September 2-8.

Restaurants, stores and more deals

• The Arizona State Fair is running a special Labor Day flash sale on Sept. 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering families a four-pack of general admission tickets for only $40 - a $60 value! This exclusive deal can be purchased online only at azstatefair.com
• Rally’s : Through September 11, try their 5 for $5 value meal which includes a Cheese Double Burger or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 8-piece Chicken Bites, fries, soft drink, and an Apple Pie.
• Fire at Will : On Labor Day, Sept. 2, get half off the regular price of the Hush Burger (American cheese, caramelized onion, pickles and “fancy sauce” on a Noble brioche bun).
• 18 Degrees: Celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day on September 5 with half of their signature Pizza Biancos all day (a $8.75 savings).
• Streets of New York : On September 5, get $2 cheese slices all day for dine-in and take-out.
• ATL Wings: On game days when Arizona collegiate teams and the Arizona Cardinals play at their home stadiums, ATL Wings fans will receive six free wings with the purchase of every dozen wings. This special is available at all statewide ATL Wings locations and by using the All The Luv Wings App.
• Over Easy launched ‘Textbook Tuesdays’ to kick off the new school year. Every Tuesday, students and faculty receive 20% off ALL DAY when dining at any of the 16 locations. Offer is valid with proof of school I.D. Ordering online? Use promo code ‘TEXTBOOK’ to receive your discount.
• Urban Agave: Enjoy Girls Night Out (GNO) every Wednesday for just $25! You’ll get a bottle of wine, a hummus plate or cheese crisp, and other sharables.
• Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is offering a limited-time-only deal— Slices ASAP. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, guests can get a slice of Grimaldi’s famous pizza, a soda, and side salad for only $10.99. Guests can also opt for a slice and soda for only $7.49. One slice is only $4.
• Hamburguesas Y Cervezas offers $12 lunch specials every Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The Italian Daughter: Now through October 15, guests can order $10 favorites from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The $10 menu features delicious dishes like old-school baked ziti, short rib bruschetta, margherita pizza, chicken parmesan hero, and more.
• Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar: Enjoy a complimentary 5-oz. glass of house red or house white wine with the purchase of any pasta dish.
• For those looking for a quick meal, Twin Peaks is offering a soup and salad for $8.99 and a half sandwich & soup or salad for $10.99.
• Los Sombreros : Order family meals online now through September 2, and enjoy a 20% discount with the code ‘BACK2SCHOOL24.’ Family meal varieties feed four and include enchiladas, carnitas and tacos.
• Recreo Cantina : All day, every day at the bar top, get happy hour specials like $5 well drinks, $2 off appetizers, and more.
• Urban Agave : Get $2 off House Margs and other special offers every day from 3-6 p.m.
• Queen Creek Olive Mill : Summer deals include 15% off breakfast (excluding drinks) from 8-9 a.m., $2 off gelato scoops and $3 off beer and wine by the glass (2 p.m.-close), Board & Bottle for $25 and more.
• The Italian Daughter : Through October 15, get $10 dishes from 2-5 p.m. happy hour. They also have daily deals like $5 martinis on Mondays, $5 tortellini on Tuesdays, half off wine on Wednesdays and more.
• Desert Ridge Marketplace restaurant deals : Every Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can find a variety of specials including free drinks and sides, BOGO deals, and percentage-off discounts. Participating restaurants include Jimmy Johns, Dirty Dough, Thirsty Lion, Fly Bye and more. See the full list of offers here.
• Pedal Haus Brewery is offering a Baja Shrimp Taco special that includes 2 fried shrimp tacos, chips and salsa and a Beach Cruiser Mexican Lager for only $12 all summer long! Valid at locations in Tempe, Downtown Phoenix and Chandler.
• The Sicilian Baker is launching its Gelato and Cannoli Happy Hour at all three Valley locations Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Get a $2 scoop of gelato and a mini cannoli for only $1!
• Chompie’s is offering a ‘Buy $20 and get 20% off’ seasonal special. Anyone who shows a dine-in receipt of $20 or more will receive 20% off a purchase of bakery or deli items. This deal is valid through September 30 during restaurant hours.
• Red Robin offers 50% off Kids’ Meals every Wednesday. The deal is good for dine-in and online ordering using promo code “KIDSMEAL50”. Learn more here .
• Macayo’s Mexican Food : Summer happy hour specials will be offered Monday through Friday from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from open to 3 p.m. Reverse happy hour will be available daily from 8 p.m. to close. Deals include $3 souvenir mug refills, beers for $4, $5 cocktails and margaritas, and food options from $6-10.

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• Twin Peaks : From 10 p.m. to close, get $2 off wells, drafts and select appetizers.
• STK Steakhouse : From Sunday to Thursday, from 9 p.m. to close, get $3 oysters, $6 sliders and Wagyu meatball, $9 Wagyu tacos and more. They also have surf-and-turf specials and discounted drinks.
• Kona Grill : From 9 p.m. until close every day, get dishes from $3-9.
• Free pet microchips are available through Maricopa County Animal Care and Control through the end of the year for Valley dog owners. Pet owners can sign up for an appointment here.
• La Madeleine is introducing its guest favorite Salade Sampler at a new low price. Through September 3, enjoy the Salade Sampler deal, which includes a choice of three soups or salads and a Mango Tea for just $9.99.
• Roaring Fork: Enjoy All Night, All Summer Happy Hour - from 4-9 p.m. Monday through Sunday - with discounted menu items, $7 frozen margaritas, and more. The deals run through Labor Day, Sept 2.
• Big’s American Bar & Grill is introducing new daily specials and happy hour offerings, like $2 sliders and sides on Mondays, $2 street tacos on Tuesdays, $10 for 10 wings on Wednesdays, $9 ribs and fries on Thursdays, and more.

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Deals for teachers, military, veterans, first responders, nurses and seniors

• Carolina’s Mexican Food (Mesa): On September 3, from 12-5 p.m., first responders can get a free meal with ID.
• Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: Every day of the year, military service members and veterans receive a 15% discount. To receive the discount, patrons must show their military ID. This offer is only valid for dine-in and call-in takeout.
• The Bouldering Project : On the first Wednesday of the month, educators can climb for free on their first visit, and then $10 on future Teacher Night visits. Learn more here .
• Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt : Teachers (past or present) can bring in ID and get $2 off! (1510 S. Watson Rd. # B102, Buckeye, AZ)
• Peter Piper Pizza : 10% off the entire purchase for veterans all year long with valid ID.
• Teachers can get free admission to the Museum of Illusions on Tuesdays with a teacher ID shown in person at the exhibit.
• Myke’s Pizza: All year long, there's a 10% discount for active military and veterans.
• Morning Squeeze: All year long, there is a 10% discount for active military and veterans at its three locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe.
• Mike D’s Famous Funnel Cakes : Teachers can get 20% off each visit. (Located at 8830 S. Kyrene Rd. in the Barro's Pizza parking lot - southwest corner of Kyrene & Warner)
• The Wigwam : Educators can get 20% off the best available rates at the Valley resort. To learn more, click here.
• Arizona Science Center : As a Blue Star Museum, the Science Center features a very special benefit for all active-duty military personnel. Each year, beginning Armed Forces Day through Labor Day, general admission tickets to the Center are FREE for active duty personnel and up to five family members. Qualifying Active Duty Personnel include: the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guardsmen (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps.

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Things to do

• Fry’s Free Weekend at Arizona Science Center : On Sept. 7 and 8, get free admission to the Arizona Science Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect crowds and outdoor wait times, and reserve tickets in advance here.
• Harkins Theatres: The Musical Mondays Series is happening every Monday in September. A new film will be playing each week for just $7, including The Greatest Showman , West Side Story , The Sound of Music , Moulin Rouge and Mary Poppins . Tickets for the Harkins Musical Mondays Series are on sale now at Harkins.com .
  

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• Chompie’s Phoenix Sublime Nights Local Life : On the second Friday of each month through September, check out a pop-up marketplace inside the restaurant featuring local vendors. Diners can get 20% off their restaurant bill when they show a receipt from one of the vendors. The event is at the 3212 E. Cactus Rd. location from 5-8 p.m.
• The Pickleball Space in Glendale offers free introductory classes to learn the popular sport! Lessons are scheduled and limited to the first eight people who register for each class. See the schedule and sign up here.
• Tempe Youth Transit Pass : Kids 6-18 years old can get free transit passes to use light rail, streetcar and Valley Metro buses. Passes will be valid from June 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Get one here .
• Chicken N' Pickle in Glendale provides a free pickleball space for teens on Sundays from 8-10 p.m. to play for free.
• Every month, Chicken N' Pickle offers a free adaptive pickleball class to those with physical and mental disabilities. The class includes wheelchairs, pickleball equipment, and assisted help for those looking to participate in this trending sport.

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