4th of July Celebration Deals: National FreedomFest and Great Meadow

From Living Social:

Get admission and a parking spot for one car for $15 (regularly $30), or two reserved parking spots and space for a 10x10 tent for $90 (regularly $185) at the Great Meadow Foundation's Fourth of July Celebration!

The kids can party it up with an obstacle course, moonbounce, and rock climbing on a 28' wall, while older Uncle Sams get a beer garden, crafts, and a helicopter display course. Once the sun sets, enjoy the brilliant firework show and really feel grateful to be in the land of the free.

Event takes place on 7/4/2011 at 4 p.m. • Event takes place rain or shine • No pets, grills, glass bottles or personal fireworks allowed 





From Specialicious:

Pay $12 for ticket admission to the National FreedomFest on July 3rd or 4th at The Yards Park on the Washington, D.C. waterfront ($25 value).

You can also pay $12 for a one day ticket ($25 value) or $20 for the two-day ticket ($35 value) through Whats The Deal DC.

DC's largest Independence Day festival is two days of the area's most popular national, regional, and local bands and DJs. Over 40 bands (on 5 stages) will be on-site over the two-day bonanza; various food vendors will be on hand to tame your hunger while you count down to the National Fireworks.  Located in the newly-developed Yards Park, this rain-or-shine event also features craft beer vendors and a pool party-esque Splashdown Zone, perfect for beating the heat.

Kids 12 and under are free!

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Deals for Dads - Gift Ideas for Father's Day

Father's Day is only a little over a week away!  Here are some deals you can use for dear old Dad (or anyone really):

From Mamasource (formerly Mamapedia Sweet Deals):
$15 for $30 worth of gourmet cookies and brownies, fresh fruit, organic snacks, gourmet roasted nuts, or other savory delights from Cherry Moon Farms.

Dont forget:  10% Off Your First Mamasource Purchase with code: JUNE10 (save up to $10)



From Groupon:
$20 for Two-Year Subscription to “The Beer Connoisseur” Magazine (Up to $40.66 Value)


For $20, you get 20 weeks of WSJ Weekend, the weekend edition of The Wall Street Journal (a $40 value), delivered on Saturdays.

For $18, you get a TopGolf playing card, which includes $50 worth of games on a tracking-chip-enabled golf range, free club rental, and use of the putting green at TopGolf Alexandria (a $40 value). The sessions can be redeemed all at once or across multiple visits.

For $20, you get a wine-and-fare pairing for two at Capitol Vineyards in Delaplane (a $40 value).


The banner below will bring you to more great Father's Day deals from Groupon!



From BuyWithMe:
$50 gets you $100 worth of merchandise at The Golf Zone plus free shipping!

Grab two custom mugs at only $14 ($30 value) from Mug on Mug. 

HarryHasIt.com is offering $80 worth of tickets for only $30.

$49 gets you a Padilla Edicion Especial humidor and a 20-count box of 90+ rated Padilla Hybrid Robusto cigars from Stogie Boys ($99 value; tax and shipping are extra). 

From WhatsTheDeal (now part of kgb deals):
Pay $20 for One Hour of Laser Tag for Two People (a $40 value) OR pay $99 for a Two Hour Laser Tag Party for Ten People (a $250 value) at PEV's Paintball in Aldie.

From CBS Local Offers:
$37.50 for 1 Round of Golf, Cart, Bucket of Balls, and Lunch ($75 value) at The Timbers at Troy in Elkridge, MD.

From Socially Ideal:
$24 for One-Year Membership to Access over 300 Private Golf Courses ($49 value) from Boxgroove.com.

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Deals on Fun Things to Do in DC, MD & VA

Here's a list of deals to grab for a hopefully, not so rainy day...


From Living Social:  Guys, grab your bow ties and ladies, grab your sun hats and head to the Virginia Gold Cup!  For just $145, the 86th annual world famous steeplechase in The Plains, Virginia gives you a starring role on May 7 with half off four VIP Members Hill Badges to the event, one North or South Rail Parking Pass, four official Gold Cup souvenir cups, and postage and handling of tickets (a $290 value).

• Limit 1 voucher per tickets order/transaction only 
• Must redeem voucher and register online prior to 5/2/2011 

From Groupon: For $40, you get a two-day general ticket, plus a souvenir lanyard and wine glass, to the 2011 Wine & Food Festival in National Harbor on May 14 and 15 (a $65 value).

• Expires May 15, 2011
• Limit 1 per person, may buy 3 additional as gifts. 
• Limit 1 per visit.  
• Must be 21 or older.

From What's The Deal:  (new members get a $5 credit)
Pay $15 for one ticket book that contains 8 "taste" tickets for the Taste of Arlington, Sunday May 22 from noon to 5 pm, rain or shine.  Over 40 area restaurants participating including Lebanese Taverna, The Melting Pot, Rustico, La Tasca, Sushi Rock, Sweetgreen and others -- see full list here.

• Multiple purchases allowed - e-mail WTD for purchases of 10+

And if you just need a night away from the norm or if you have visitors coming soon, check out this deal:
For $89, you get an overnight stay for two at the Crowne Plaza DullesAirport in Herndon, a bottle of champagne, a hot buffet breakfast for two, and a $10 credit toward the on-site restaurant or parking (up to a $258.58 value) .

• Expires Feb 29, 2012
• Limit 1 per person, may buy multiple as gifts.  
• Reservation required; subject to availability. 
• Valid only for double-double or king rooms. 
• Tax and incidentals not included. 
• Not valid with other offers.

Also, see my previous post on Wine Tasting Deals!
 
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Restaurant & Food Deals for DC, VA, and MD

Living Social:

For $15, you get $30 to spend on savory Indian cuisine and non-alcoholic beverages at Harvest of India in Herndon

• Limit 1 per person, additional as gifts 
• Limit 1 per table per visit 
• Dine-in only (not valid for takeout or delivery)
• Expires on October 5, 2011

From the Capitol Deal:
$20 for $40 worth of food from Nage Bistro in NW DC

• EXPIRES 10/05/11.
• For Dinner use only.
• Not valid during Happy Hour.
• Limit one per table/visit.

From BloomSpot:

$25 for $50 to spend at DC’s premier Parisian cuisine at Montmartre

• Expires October 5, 2011.
• Limit one per person per table. May purchase multiples as gifts.
• Cannot be used with other offers

Specialicious:
$25 for $50 Worth of Modern American Cuisine at TruLuv's in Fredericksburg

• Limit 1 per person (May buy multiple as gifts)
• Limit 1 per table
• Not valid for holidays
• Not valid with other offers
  
• Expires July 2, 2011

Wow:
$10 for $20 to spend at Buffalo Wing Factory & Pub in Ashburn, Reston, Chantilly or Sterling

• Cannot be combined with any other offer
• One per visit
• Redeemable for four months from valid date.
  Not valid on daily specials or alcoholic beverages.

WhatsTheDeal:
$15 for $30 worth of yummy Thai cuisine & drinks at Heritage Asia Thai Bistro in Glover Park

• Multiple coupon purchases per customer allowed (max 4 per person)
• One time use only and no cash value
• One coupon per check per visit
• Dine-in only, not valid on delivery or take-out
• Expires July 31, 2011

$4 for $10 worth of Peruvian food & drinks at The Chicken Place at Fair Oaks Mall
$10 for $20 to spend at Afghan Kabob House in Arlington


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Fitness Deals & Dance Classes

$50 for one week of unlimited fitness classes, plus a t-shirt and hand wraps from Capitol Hill Martial Arts and Fitness Academy ($149 value)

• May buy multiple Saves
• Includes t-shirt and hand wraps
• Not to be combined with other offers
• Save voucher valid beginning day after purchase
• Promotional value expires on Sep 30, 2011

$39 for Eight Group Dance Lessons for Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha & More (a $135 value) at Dushor Dance Studio in Bethesda.

• Limit 2 per customer, may buy more as gifts.
• Cannot be combined with other offers.
• Expires six months from purchase date.

Five yoga classes and a 30-minute Swedish massage or express facial for just $65 (regularly $160) at MINT, the health club beloved by devotees for its clean, honest approach to holistic wellness.

• Limit 1 per person, additional as gifts 
• Limit 1 per person per visit 
• Expires on August 1, 2011  

$149 for a 3-month gym membership including two (2) personal training sessions, two (2) Pilates classes & initiation fee at MINT

• One coupon purchase per person (multiple gift purchases allowed)
• Only valid at the 16^th and K Mint location
• Not for use with other coupons/promotions/discounts
• Memberships must be initiated by August 31, 2011

$39 for a one month Achieve Boot Camp Fitness Membership (value $149) or $149 for a three (3) month Achieve Boot Camp Fitness Membership (value $447) from Acheive Fitness
Available at 7 area locations including Adams Morgan, Vienna, Arlington, Fairfax, Bethesda, Gaithersburg and McLean

• One coupon per customer can be redeemed (by unlimited as gifts)
• Must be redeemed for a Spring 2011 boot camp

For $79, you'll get ten exhilarating Zumba classes at The P Spot Fitness Studio—a $200 value!

• Limit per person: 3 (+5 as a gift)
• Existing students are limited to one voucher.

$45 for Three One-On-One Personal Training Sessions ($180 Value) at Breakaway Fitness in McLean OR $25 for a Month of Unlimited Youth Classes ($195 Value)

• Limit 1 per person (May buy multiple as gifts)
• By appointment only
• New clients only
• Not valid with other offers
• Expires July 1, 2011

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Salon & Spa Deals for DC, NoVa, & MD

WhatsTheDeal:  $5 sign up bonus 

Save up to 78% on the following deals at Michel Rene for Hair in Vienna or Suissa Salon in McLean:

• $45 for a 60 minute massage (Vienna only) - $90 value
• $25 for a haircut + 15-minute seated chair massage - $115 value
• $35 for a haircut + European Facial - $135 value
• $50 for a haircut plus color - $150 value

Save 50% at Phillippe Suissa Salon in Arlington: 

• $40 for a Haircut + Blowdry - $80 value
• $95 for a Haircut + Highlights or Color - $195 value
• $200 for a Brazilian Hair Treatment - $350 value

Tippr:

$150 for 40 Units of Botox from WellMedica in Reston - a $480 value

• Limit per person: 1
• Expires on September 27, 2011

PlumDistrict:



$188 for Six Laser Hair Removal Sessions - a $1530 Value

• Six 15-minute laser hair removal sessions and includes consultation
• Treatment areas are: bikini, Brazilian bikini, under arm, stomach, upper lip, chin, neck, side of face, or lower back.  All 6 treatments must be used one area
• Does not need to be used in one transaction: there will be 6 treatments, 1 every 3-4 weeks
• Limit 1 per person
• Expires 03/29/12

Specialicious:

Save at Salon Amarti in Old Town Alexandria:

• $39 for a Manicure and Pedicure ($78 Value)
• $69 for Haircut, Color, and Style ($145 Value)
• $89 for Haircut, Partial Highlights, and Style ($185 Value)
• $149 for Keratin Treatment at Salon Amarti ($400 Value)

BloomSpot:
Save at True Colours in Dupont Circle:

• $30 for $60 towards a haircut
• $40 for $75 towards highlights or coloring 
• Expires December 31, 2011.

kgb deals:

• $50 for a 1-hour Clarisonic facial and a lip and underarm wax at the spa at Smile Design Studio in Bethesda ($125 value)
• $50 for $100 worth of salon services like haircuts, coloring, blowouts, and more at Salon Roi on Connecticut Avenue.

BuyWithMe:

$49 for three laser hair removal sessions for one area at Althea Medspa in Leesburg (up to $690 value)
$25 for a men's haircut and blow dry ($50 value) or  $40 for a women's haircut, blow dry and style ($80 value) at Last Tangle in Washington Salon

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DC, MD & NoVA Restaurant Deals

kgb Deals:  $10 for $20 worth of fresh, delicious kabobs and more at Afghan Kabob House in Arlington, VA

Specialicious:  $10 for $20 Worth of Authentic Mexican Cuisine from El Paso Mexican Restaurant in Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Springfield or Woodbridge


$20 for $40 in Food and Drinks at Ketchup in National Harbor, MD

trubates:  $7.50 for $15 Gourmet Chocolates, Truffles & More from Schakolad Chocolate Factory in NW DC

living social*: 
$15 for $30 to Spend on Food and Non-Alcoholic Drinks at at Don Churro Café in Chantilly.
$20 for $40 to Spend on Food and Drink at  Bar-Code Restaurant & Lounge on 17th Street in NW
*Buy one of today's deals and get $2 back when you watch a trailer for NBC's newest show.  (see link on living social)

What's The Deal:
$10 for $20 worth of pizza, subs and drinks at Mario's Pizza House on Wilson Blvd in Arlington 
$20 for $40 worth of food and wine from Odeon Cafe in Dupont Circle

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