One of my bucket list items for this year is to start attending Kennebunk trivia night events near me. So, I started looking for pub quizzes and the like near my Kennebunk house. Boy howdy was I surprised at how many options I had in Kennebunk alone. Plus, there's Kennebunkport just down … [Read more...] about Kennebunk Trivia Night and Pub Quizzes
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Kids Free Bowling in Maine
If you're planning your summer vacation now, I wanted to tell you about kids free bowling in Maine. That is, through the organization KidsBowlFree, I've identified a handful of Southern Maine bowling alleys that allow kids to bowl for free over the summer. This is a great option if you don't … [Read more...] about Kids Free Bowling in Maine
Cracker Barrel Has a Gift For You
This month, you can enjoy a two free Cracker Barrel gifts. Both are in time for Valentine's Day. The big one is this: if you get engaged at Cracker Barrel, you could win free food for a year. Maybe you met working at Cracker Barrel? Or maybe you like to park your RV at one of the 600-plus … [Read more...] about Cracker Barrel Has a Gift For You
Birthday Freebies in Maine for Kids and Teens
I’ve built out a list of birthday freebies for kids and teens. Why teens? Because some restaurants with a rewards club ask users to be at least 13 years old to join. Some want you to be at least 18 (no fun)! On the other hand, many of the restaurants that have kids eat free promotions on a … [Read more...] about Birthday Freebies in Maine for Kids and Teens
Senior Discounts in Maine
This article is a roundup of senior discounts in Maine. It includes information about what age qualifies you for a senior citizen discount–even if you don’t feel like a senior citizen. One of the most popular places for seniors to get discounts is at a restaurant. However, when it comes to Maine, … [Read more...] about Senior Discounts in Maine
Free and Cheap Food Days on National Food Holidays
You can thank the advent of national food holidays for the dozens of times throughout the year when you can enjoy free and cheap food. I mean, who doesn’t love getting free or cheap food and drink? Yes, please! For example, when my daughters were younger, my husband had a tradition with them. It … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Food Days on National Food Holidays
Free and Cheap EV Charging in Southern Maine
Soon it may be easier to find free and cheap EV charging stations in Southern Maine, at least in Portland and South Portland. That’s because both cities have enacted or plan to enact an ordinance that any newly built parking facilities must include electric vehicle charging stations. In the … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap EV Charging in Southern Maine
MLK Day in Maine
Wondering when MLK day is in Maine this year? It's Monday, January 16, 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday recognized nationwide, including in Maine. MLK Day in Maine 2023 While schools and other offices may be closed, museums and other cultural attractions will be open. … [Read more...] about MLK Day in Maine
Museums for All in Southern Maine
Museums for All is a new-to-me program. What is Museums for All? "[T]hose receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic … [Read more...] about Museums for All in Southern Maine