RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Check out this week’s Free Stuff we found for you and check back often, we’re always adding new listings.
FREE SLURPEES: You`ve only got until 7 o’clock tonight (Weds. 5/23) to take advantage of this. 7-Eleven has just introduced a line of sugar-free Slurpees called Slurpee Lite. Stop by for a free 7.11oz. serving today. BTW: you don`t have to get the low-cal kind.
FREE FIREWORKS: Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with free fireworks, music and entertainment at Rocketts Landing. Sunday May 27th, the event begins at 5:30pm with music by Colin Healy and the Kings of Swing . Fireworks are scheduled for 9p.m. There`ll also be free tours of replica ships of Christopher Columbus’ ship, the Nina and the Pinta. Blankets and chairs, and picnic baskets are welcome, as well as well-behaved, leashed dogs. More details [HERE].
FIREWORKS: The Richmond Flying Squirrels have a four game home stand at the Diamond, beginning Friday, May 25. There will be fireworks after the game on Memorial Day Monday.
FREE ADMISSION: The Shockoe Jazz Fest is this Sunday, May 27th at the 17th Street Farmers Market. 11am to 6:30pm . The day features local musicians, food, and an art showcase. Click [HERE] for more details.
FREE ADMISSION: This Saturday, May 26 from 1 – 4 p.m., the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will hold a free “Celebrate the Art of India” family event, activities include a music workshop, story-telling and a free screening of the movie Rikki Tikki Tavi. Click[HERE] for more details.
FREE BOWLING: AMF Bowling Centers is offering FREE bowling again this summer, up to two games per day, for children up to age 15. Through September 3, free bowling will be available seven days a week, until 8p.m. nightly. Shoe rental is not included.
FREE JAZZ: The Virginia Museum has free admission to it’s Jazz Cafe program every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Upcoming performances include the Anthony Dowd Quartet (5/24), Skip Gailes Quartet (5?31), Joe Scott w/ Virgil Braxton (6/7) . Jazz Cafe and general VMFA Museum admission are always free.
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 CONCERTS: Enjoy free concerts through the summer at Forest Hill Park near the Old Stone House. . Concert are from 6p.m. -8p.m. Bring a picnic dinner if you`d like. Get a full concert schedule [HERE].
FREE LESSON: Check out 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.
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 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 DINNERS: The Ministry Without Walls offers a free community dinner on the fourth Friday of every month. 6 to 8 p.m. at 5780 Hull Street Road. Call them for more information at (804) 381-6928.
FREE E-BOOKS: Harlequin books has a free offer for you. Download up to 16 free e-books. Click here for the link.
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 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 QDOBA: Children eat free at Qdoba on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
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 GIFT CARDS: Spend some time reading, and earn extra money. You can earn free gift cards and books for your book reviews. Click the link here for more information.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
If you know of any event, or great free offer, e-mail is to us at freestuff@wtvr.com or you can post it tomy Facebook page.
