Company: Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que of America, Inc.
Promotion: Free Entree (up to $15 worth).
Catch: Sunday, August 14 · 10:00am – 10:00pm, Up to $15 free entree if your name is Dave, David or Davvy, and half price entree ($7.50 worth) if your middle name is any of those names. Dine in or to go order, must have a photo id, one per offer per Dave and per day. At participating locations.
Expiration Date: 8/14/2011 10P
Link: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=243440922335616

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: Darn, wish my name was Dave haha Share it with your dave friend’s if there is a location near you.

Company: Regal Entertainment (Movie Theater)
Promotion: $1 Movie Admission and free popcorn
Catch: Selected G or PG Films at 10AM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until end of their 9-week festival. Selective Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edward Theaters offer this. Not in New York City. Popcorn is redeemable after going through facebook for a phone code – a facebook account and cell phone number needed, one per account.
Expiration Date: End of 9-week festival, end of 2011 summer.
Link: http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx
Regal Entertainment Facebook, Popcorn Tab Deal: https://www.facebook.com/RegalEntertainmentGroup?sk=app_125508594194871

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: Summer Movie Express promotion. Some of the movies offered:
MONSTERS VS. ALIENS
THE SPY NEXT DOOR
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
TALE OF DESPEREAUX
CHARLOTTE’S WEB
YOGI BEAR
MARMADUKE
MEGAMIND
CATS AND DOGS: REVENGE
SHREK FOREVER AFTER
ASTRO BOY
FURRY VENGEANCE
CLOUDY W/ MEATBALLS
GULLIVERS TRAVEL
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
PIRATES WHO DON’T DO ANYTHING

(Photo from MyUCIrvine.com)

Every summer, theaters and venues around your local neighborhoods usually have a movie night or day special. Check out the events page for big outdoor spots, university or schools for events. For those in Southern California, there are plenty of LA and OC Spots.

Here is the link UCI provided for free theater shows in the Orange County, CA: http://www.myucirvine.com/news/entertainment/this-summer-watch-free-movies-in-orange-county-20110705

-UCIrvine has free screenings of movies to UCI students, faculty, staff and visitors in room HIB 100 every Thursday evening starting at 7:00pm.

-Triangle Squares Cinemas is showing a diffferent film every week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:45am. They will also be offering $1 hotdogs and popcorn.

-Alfredo’s Beach Club in Long Beach runs free summer movies on the beach, on a giant inflatable screen starting at approximately 8:00pm. Movies start at dusk, bring a chair and a blanket because it get a little chilly. Maybe some snacks, or you can buy them there.

-Edward’s Theater at the Irvine Spectrum, along with other participating Regal Theaters, will be showing $1 movies all summer long! The movies start at 10:00am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week. Tickets are available first-come, first served and limited to the size of the theater. You have to get your tickets on the day of the show, at the theater box office.

-Starplex Cinemas, also known as the Woodbridge Movies 5 in Irvine, shows movies for only $1 on Tuesdays, and $2 at other times.

Company: Orange County Great Park (Southern California)
Promotion: Free Great Park Hot Air Balloon Flight (DOGS ALLOWED ON FLIGHT!! =) & Carousel Rides
Catch: First come first serve. Both rides are dependent on wind and weather conditions.

Balloon Flight: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, children under 18 must have a registration waiver signed by their guardian. No age, height, or health restrictions to fly. Dogs allowed for a ride on the Great Park Balloon, must be on a leash at all times.

Carousel Ride: Riders under 42″ must be accompanied by an adult.

Balloon Flight Hours:
Thursday – Friday: 10A – 3P, 7P -10P
Saturday – Sunday : 9A – 3P, 7P-10P
Monday – Wednesday: Closed

Carousel Ride Hours:
Thursday – Friday: 10A – 10P
Saturday – Sunday: 9A – 10P

Expiration Date: 12/30/2011
Link: http://www.ocgp.org/visit/balloon/
Visitors Information: http://www.ocgp.org/visit/info//

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: Very cool! Parking is open 30minutes before operating hours as well as registration to fly. The Visitor Center has the registration waivers that must be signed for the free flight and carousel rides. Dogs allowed at the Great Park, including areas with special events. Parking: Free except during special events, $10 parking fee then.

Other things to do:
- Palm Court Arts Complex: Artist Studios Free Gallery Visits.
- Sunday Farmers Market: 10A – 2P Free.
- Kids Rock
- Special Events: Concerts
- Farm + Food Lab Weekends 10A-2P, Museum of Heritage & Aviation, Walkable Timeline.

Company: OC Fair (Orange County, California)
Promotion: Free Admission and Parking
Catch: On certain dates with certain limitations. Details in the notes below. OC Fair: July 15th – August 14th, open Wednesday – Sunday.
Expiration Date: August 14, 2011
Link: http://www.ocfair.com/2011/generalinformation/promotions.asp

HalfEmptyWallet Notes:
1. Opening Day: Free admission and Parking (Noon-1P) for everyone on Friday, July 15th.

2. Daily: Free admission for Active military with ID, daily.

3. We Care Wednesday: Free admission on TBD date with donation, includes one free carnival ride per person.

4. Food Drive: Free admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of 5 non-perishable food items on Wednesday, July 20 12P-4P.

5. Children’s Book Drive: Free admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of one new children’s book or 3 slightly used children’s books on Wednesday, July 27th 12P-4P.

6. School Supply Drive: Free admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of $3 or more value of school supply on Wednesday, August 10 12P-4P.

7. Kid’s Day: Free admission for 12 and under on Thursdays all day.

Lots more promotions and specials.

Company: Marble Slab Creamery
Promotion: One free scoop of red velvet ice cream.
Catch: July 11th from 3P-6P, only for red heads, at participating locations and while supplies last.
Expiration Date: 7/11 6P
Link: http://www.marbleslab.com/redhead-day.aspx

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: Looks like its really limited locations, not all locations!! This promotion is in consideration for Red Head Appreciation Day, apparently on July 11th.

Company: 7-Eleven
Promotion: Free 7.11 fl oz cup Slurpee
Catch: While supplies (cups) last, at participating stores, and only one day each year on July 11.
Expiration Date: July 11, 2011
Link: http://www.slurpee.com/
Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178699782189105

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: Love this day!!! Go early because they do run out of cups.

Company: Chick-fil-A
Promotion: Free Meal
Catch: Only on July 8th (Cow Appreciation Day), must be dressed like a cow so check out this link to print out your easy costume by Chick-fil-A – PDF File http://www.cowappreciationday.com/assets/external/pdf/CowParts.pdf
Expiration Date: July 8, 2011
Link: http://www.cowappreciationday.com/

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: Chick-fil-A: Free meal today! (Cow Appreciation Day) Dress like a cow and get a free meal.

Company: Dave and Busters
Promotion: $10 Free Play Coupon
Catch: Expires 7/10/2011, must enter an email to redeem the coupon, and a printer ready to print. Tips in the notes below.
Expiration Date: 7/10/2011
Link: http://www.freeplayday.com/?cmpid=eml-cpn-rwd-playcation-001-eml-e

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: D&B is so awesome! Another $10 Free Play deal! This promotion is for July 4th Weekend and celebration. The prior deal was a beach summer deal promotion.
1. Click on link to go into Dave and Buster’s Website with the coupon
2. Enter an email address. You will not receive the coupon via email.
3. Have your printer ready because the coupon is ready once you submit an email address.
4. Click print and you have yourself your own unique dave and buster’s $10 free play coupon!
5. Redeem at any Dave and Busters. Must have coupon and a card. If you don’t have a rewards card, sometimes the staff there will give you one free.
Tip: You can redeem one coupon per day per location. System wise, I’m not sure if it registers through if you redeem multiple coupons a day.