Richmond, VA (WTVR)-Check out the Free Stuff I found for you this week. And check back often, I’m always adding new listings. Thanks. Cheryl
FREE DOUGHNUTS: Celebrate Doughnut Day with a free Krispy Kreme. Friday, June 7th. No purchase necessary. DetailsHERE.
FREE DOUGHNUTS: Dunkin’ Donuts has free doughnuts on Fri. June 7th with any beverage purchase. DetailsHERE.
FREE CAR WASH: The newFlagstopat 705 Ashland St. in Hopewell is celebrating its Grand Opening with free car washes (value $5-$15). Sat. June 8, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free Turtle Wax giveaways for first 100 customers . Everybody gets a free air freshener.
FREE ADMISSION: The 1st ever Bacon Festival. Sunday June 9 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 17th Street Farmer’s Market area in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom. Details HERE.
FREE CONCERT: Enjoy a free concert from The Taters. Sunday June 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Forest Hill Park-Forest Hill Avenue and 41st Street, Richmond. Details HERE.
FREE ADMISSION: MaymontNature Center. Sunday, June 9 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE CPR CLASSES: Hands-Only cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes. No pre-registration for the 30-minute class. Classes will begin every half hour. Details HERE.
Saturday, June 8th 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Creek Emergency Center 12720 Tuckahoe Creek Court, Richmond.
FREE ADMISSION: Jammin’ on the James–this month featuring Rebecca Frazier and Hit & Run. Saturday (June 8) from 6 to 8 p.m at Wilton House Museum, 215 S. Wilton Road. Enjoy free tours of Wilton House, plus face-painting, games and crafts for children. Event is rain or shine. Details HERE.
FREE EVENT: “Celebrate Fatherhood 2013”. Family fun on Sunday June 9 at Ukrop Park in Chesterfield. From 1 to 4 p.m.enjoy inflatables, swimming, golf putting demonstrations and contests for Dads. Details HERE.
FREE FISHING: Free family fishing at Courthouse Park (7232 Courtland Farm Rd.) in Hanover, Saturday June 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. Participants will receive a special goodies from the Va. Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries. Some bait and rods will be available, but if you can, bring your own. Details HERE.
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS: Open to the public on Sat. June 8.. at Sam’s Club. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blood pressure, BMI (body mass), Vision, PSA (prostate) tests, and TSH (thyroid) tests are available at Sam’s Clubs locations that have a pharmacy. Details HERE.
FREE ADMISSION: Ashland Strawberry Faire. Sat. June 8. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the campus of Randolph-Macon College. Berry treats, live music and arts and crafts. Details HERE.
FREE EVENT: Meet the officers and horses of the Richmond Police Mounted Squad. The Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squadhosts its fifth annual “Open Barn” at the Richmond Mounted Police stables at 801 Brook Rd. Richmond. Sunday, June 9, from 1-4 p.m. Bring your camera for that special photo op. Refreshments will be served for both guests and horses.
FREE BOWLING: Enjoy a free summer of bowling for children age 15 and under at AMF lanes. Two free games per day through September 2nd. You`ll need to preregister your child. Use the link HERE.
FREE CONCERTS: Ashland Coffee and Tea (100 N. Railroad Ave., Ashland) This new music program for children has performances on June 7, June 27, August 8 and August 21st. Details HERE.
FREE JAZZ: Monday nights through June 10th in the courtyard at Innsbrook. With some of your favorite local performers including , Steve Bassett, Desiree Roots and the Johnny Peyton Renaissance Band. Details [HERE].
FREE FLAG CLEANING: Get your American flag cleaned for free at any Puritan Cleaners any day of the year. Details HERE.
FREE PROGRAM: “Stories at the Museum” at the Virginia Historical Society. All ages welcome, every program will include a group reading of the selected book and a related craft activity. The one hour programs will take place the first and third Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Details [HERE].
FREE ADMISSION: Busch Gardens Williamsburg is once again offering free Preschool season admission passes. The offer is good for Virginia residents only. Unlimited admission for children ages 3 to 5 to the park and to Water Country USA. You must preregister HERE.
FREE ADMISSION: Busch Gardens is offering single day free admission to men and women of the armed forces and their families any time this season. Register HERE.
FREE ADMISSION: Virginia Historical Society at 428 North Boulevard, Richmond always offers free admission. Don’t miss the new exhibit, “The President`s Photographer: Fifty Years Inside the Oval Office” . The exhibit features a variety of images of Presidents from Kennedy to Obama. The museum is open 10 to 5 daily, Sundays 1 p.m.. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is up through July 8th. Details [HERE].
FREE CREDIT REPORTS: Get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus. Your personal information is completely protected. This site is sponsored by Equifax,Trans-Union and Experian.
FREE JAZZ: The Virginia Museum has free admission to it’s Jazz Cafe’ program Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jazz Cafe and general VMFA Museum admission are always free. Full performance schedule [HERE]
FREE KIDS HAIRCUTS: JC Penney is offering free haircuts to children in Kindergarten-to-6th grade every Sunday.
FREE FOR ACTIVE MILITARY: Free annual passes to America’s National Parks (value $80) are now available to members of the military and their families free of charge. The pass allows entrance to more than 2,000 national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands. The free pass will be made available for activated members of the National Guard and Reserves but not to military veterans or retirees. Military personnel can get the passes by showing their military I.D at any national park or wildlife refuge that charges an entrance fee.
FREE LESSON: Take a free introductory lesson; ice skating or ice hockey at either SkateNation Plus in Short Pump or Richmond Ice Zone in Midlothian.
LOTS OF FREE STUFF: How about getting and giving stuff free? The Freecycle Network is made up of nearly five thousand groups and nearly 70-thousand members around the world who are getting and giving away stuff free. Membership is free It’s a great way to recycle, get rid of items you don’t want, and get things you do.
KIDS EAT FREE: All children eat free at Quaker Steak & Lube Sundays through Thursdays, 4p.m. to 10p.m. The deal is good for children age 10 and under. The Richmond-area location is at 8000 W. Broad St.
FREE QDOBA: Children eat free at Qdoba on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
FREE KIDS MEALS: Kids eat free at McAlister’s Deli every Tuesday from 9 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entree. There are two locations in the Richmond area, Gayton Crossing and Westchester Commons in Midlothian.
FREE E-BOOKS: Harlequin books has a free offer for you. Download up to 16 free e-books. Click here for the link.
FREE STUFF: If you’re a Facebook member, a lot of restaurants are currently offering freebies, if you “like” them on Facebook. Search for your favorite and see if they have an offer. And while you’re on Facebook, stop by the CBS 6 page and “like” us too.
FREE FIREHOUSE SUBS: A lot of restaurants offer birthday clubs that you have to sign up for, to get freebies on your special day. At Firehouse Subs, just show up on your birthday with I.D with your birth date, and get a free medium sub. There are several locations in the metro area.
FREE ADMISSION: Enjoy free admission all year long to The Virginia Historical Society, with access to the museum galleries and research library. The museum is at 428 North Boulevard in Richmond.
FREE JEWELRY: The Silver Jewelry Club offers an assortment of free, pure sterling silver jewelry every day. From pendants to rings to earrings, all you pay is the shipping and handling.
FIND FREE WI-FI ACCESS: Want to know which local restaurants and coffee shops offer free wireless internet access? Get a directory for Greater Richmond or any city worldwide, by clicking here.
FREE LONG DISTANCE: Make free, 10-minute long distance and international calls to select locations, just by listening to a short, ten-second ad first. Get your local access number to “Freephone2phone” here.
FREE 411 CALLS: Never pay to call information again. 800-FREE-411 works for both residential and business listings across America. All you have to do is listen to a 10-second commercial before getting the listing you want, but the service is free.
FREE COMPUTER TECH HELP: If you have a problem with your computer, and no budget to fix it, Protonic offers free computer support and computer-related information online and by e-mail. This free service is manned by volunteers world-wide.
If you know of any event, or great free offer, e-mail is to me at freestuff@wtvr.com.
