Member Swap Day: Free Admission for Museum Members on Sunday, May 20
Sunday, May 20 is Member Swap Day at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Discovery World, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the Milwaukee Public Museum. If you are a members of any of the four museums, you will get free reciprocal admission to the other museums!
To participate, museum members should present their membership card at any of the museums they wish to visit.
The event takes place between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The participating museums may have special membership offers available during the event to encourage you to join. More information is available on the Discovery World website.
Milwaukee Area Mother’s Day Freebies 2012
Where did you learn your frugal habits? For me, it was from my mom. If your mom appreciates a good deal, make sure to take advantage of one of these special freebies for Mother’s Day around Milwaukee. If you have a frugal mom, she’ll appreciate it even more!
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum is offering free admission to moms this Sunday. The Museum is open from noon until 5 p.m. Admission for everyone else in your party is $7.50 ($6.50 for seniors, and free for kids ages one and younger). Children will have the opportunity to create a card and a paper flower bouquet for their mom.
Caribou Coffee
Buy One Get One Free coffee at Caribou Coffee on Mother’s Day. The fine print of this offer says you need to either print the offer or show it to them on your phone.
Grand Geneva Golf
Moms will receive a free round of golf at Grand Geneva on Mother’s Day with the purchase of a regular priced adult. This special is valid all day on Sunday.
Milwaukee Public Museum
All moms will receive free general admission (with the purchase of a general admission) to the Milwaukee Public Museum on Mother’s Day. Moms will also receive free lunch in the Museum Cafe (with the purchase of an equal item) and a gift from Shady Lane Greenhouse. See the Milwaukee Public Museum website for more details.
Milwaukee County Parks Golf Courses
Purchase a 9 or 18-hole round of golf and a single rider cart after 1:00 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday, and mom golfs and rides for free. This offer is available at Brown Deer, Currie, Dretzka, Grant, Greenfield, Hansen, Lincoln, Oakwood, Warnimont, and Whitnall golf courses. A coupon is required for this special, and can be found on the Milwaukee County Parks Golf Courses website.
Milwaukee County Zoo
All moms will receive free admission to the Milwaukee County Zoo on Mother’s Day. Non-moms that are Milwaukee County residents will receive $1.75 off regular admission prices. The zoo is open from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Check out the zoo website for more information on Mother’s Day events.
Old World Wisconsin
Admission to Old World Wisconsin is free for moms on Mother’s Day. Old World Wisconsin is open from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Redbox
Rent a DVD from Redbox for free on Mother’s Day. Visit the Redbox Facebook page to send a free rental code to anyone.
Do you know of any other Mother’s Day promotions that we missed? If so, please leave a comment so we can update our list!
Seven Affordable Things To Do in Milwaukee on New Year’s Eve
If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to finalize your plans for New Year’s Eve! Here are some options and advice we’ve compiled for affordable New Year’s Eve events in Milwaukee.
Dining Out – A number of restaurants have special menus and require reservations for New Year’s Eve. If you’re looking to dine out, we suggest you call the restaurant of your choice and inquire about their menu and reservation options. If you’re looking to use a coupon, be aware that the Entertainment Book coupon policy states the coupons aren’t valid on major holidays such as New Year’s Eve. However, if you have a coupon you’d like to use, we suggest contacting the restaurant to see if they will accept the coupon. Chances are some businesses will still accept the coupons on a holiday as they won’t want to turn away business.
New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at the Mitchell Park Domes – The popular annual New Year’s Eve celebration is loaded with entertainment including children’s entertainers, crafts, balloons, and live music. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for kids (children 5 and under are free). The event takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information and to make reservations, visit the Friends of the Domes website.
Winter Fest Family Fun New Year’s Eve Celebration – A new celebration this year, Winter Fest offers many different family friendly activities. Starting at 6:30 p.m., there will be live entertainment, games and activities from Radio Disney, and Winter Fest activities including free ice skating and skate rental. At 8:30 p.m. and midnight, there will be a New Year’s countdown and ball drop. Admission is $15 at the door or $12 in advance from Ticketmaster. Children under three are free.
Free Ice Skating – Due to the warmer weather so far this winter, skating will not be available at any Milwaukee County ponds. The skating rink at Red Arrow Park is open, and free ice skating is available until 1:00 a.m. on New Years Eve/Day. Skate rentals are available.
As an alternative, the Pettit National Ice Center has open skate from noon to 9:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for kids. In Waukesha County, Eble Ice Arena is open from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A buy one, get one free admission coupon for Eble is available in the Entertainment Book.
Watch a movie at home – Watching movies is a popular choice with people who like to stay at home on New Year’s Eve. If you reserve a movie in advance on Redbox.com, you’ll pay only $1 (if you rent directly at a Redbox machine, the price is $1.20). Reserving in advance online is a good idea since the selection on New Year’s Eve may be limited.
Harlem Globetrotters at the Bradley Center – The Globetrotters are back for their annual New Year’s Eve appearance. Games are at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Bradley Center, and tickets start at $19 plus fees. Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster and the Bradley Center box office. We recommend visiting the box office to avoid Ticketmaster fees.
The Polar Express at the IMAX – See the popular holiday movie, The Polar Express, at the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater located at Milwaukee Public Museum. Show times are 4:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults ($8 for seniors/students/teens and $7 for children), and can be purchased online at the Milwaukee Public Museum website.
Do you know of any other fun and affordable options for New Year’s? If so, please leave a comment! Also, if you’re willing to spend a little more cash out on the town and are looking for a party, this list of from Between the Bars Milwaukee is a great resource.
24 Days of Holiday Giveaways – Cleopatra at the Milwaukee Public Museum
Today’s giveaway in our 24 Days of Holiday Giveaways is a package for two tickets to see the Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum! Museum admission is also included.
Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt features nearly 150 artifacts from Cleopatra’s time and helps visitors experience the present-day search for the elusive queen. The exhibit will be at the Milwaukee Public Museum until April 29, 2012.
If you don’t win today’s prize you can still save money at the Museum by purchasing a special Cleopatra $99 Pathfinder Membership Offer which will enable you to see Cleopatra exhibit for more than 50% off the general admission prices.
To enter today’s giveaway for a two tickets to see Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum, visit our 24 Days of Holiday Giveaways page.
Member Swap Day: Free Admission for Museum Members on Sunday
Sunday, December 4th is Member Swap Day at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Discovery World, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and (new!) the Milwaukee Public Museum. If you are a members of any of the four museums, you will get free reciprocal admission to the other museums!
To participate, musuem members should present their membership card at any of the museums they wish to visit.
The event takes place between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The participating museums may have special membership offers available during the event to encourage you to join. More information is available on the Discovery World website.