As you know, Leap Day and Leap Year happen but once every four years. Therefore, special deals for this extra day in February come around every four years only. Thankfully, in 2024, there are some worth noting.
Leap Day Freebies and Deals
Some places turn Leap Day or a Leap Year into a food holiday. So, I always expect to see food deals on or around February 29. This year does not disappoint.
Here are Leap Day freebies and deals for 2024 that you can enjoy right here in Southern Maine.
Free breakfast at Wendy’s
Head to your local Wendy’s for breakfast on Thursday, February 29, 2024 for this Leap Day freebie. Here are the details.
Either drive through or walk into your local one for a free Cinnabon Pull-Apart. This is during breakfast hours only — or until 10:30 a.m. — and while supplies last. There is no purchase necessary.
Note: you are limited to one per vehicle in the drive thru or dining room transaction. Finally, this deal is not available on third-party delivery platforms. More info here.
Free Guac at Chipotle
Chipotle is celebrating the “extra day” by offering customers FREE guacamole on digital orders. You’ll need to place them on the Chipotle app on February 29, 2024.
Make sure you use promo code EXTRA24 at checkout. This freebie is for Chipotle Rewards members only. So sign up ASAP to claim your free guac!
Free Sub at Jersey Mike’s
Leap Day is the final day to get a FREE sub from Jersey Mike’s. This has been an on-going promotion through the Jersey Mike’s app.
Here are the Jersey Mike’s locations in Southern Maine:
- Brunswick: 172 Bath Road
- Portland: 1100 Brighton Avenue
- Saco: 507 Main St.
- Scarborough: 550 Gallery Blvd.
- Topsham: 51 Topsham Fair Mall Road
- Windham: 795 Roosevelt Trail
We lived for a short time in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, where Jersey Mike’s was founded. Let me tell you: they have some of the best sub sandwiches I’ve ever tasted. Pro tip: order the Giant Italian.
Build-a-Bear Special for Leap Babies
Did you have children on a Leap Day? Were you yourself a Leap Baby? Either way, if you or someone you know is celebrating their legit birthday on Thursday, February 29, the Build-A-Bear Workshop in the Maine Mall wants to help you celebrate.
On 2/29/24, you can build a Birthday Treat Bear for the special price of $4. The offer is a nod to the once-in-four-year cadence of these special birthdays, with the goal of marking the unique milestone in a memorable way. These special bears normally cost $14.
Also, this limited-time promotion is an extension of the brand’s well-known “Pay Your Age” offer. That is, children get to take home a Birthday Treat Bear during their birthday month for the cost of the age they are turning.
Free Passport Picture at Staples
If you’re planning an international trip soon and need a new passport, then you’ll want to head to Staples on February 29th. The store — as mentioned in the Staples weekly ad — is giving away 29,000 free passport pictures via the Staples app on Leap Day only.
Another tip once you get that passport: sign up for Global Entry to speed your return trip through customs. The drive to Calais for an in-person interview is lovely and not as far as you think. Also, once you have Global Entry, you get TSA Precheck for free.
Thanks to our colleagues at Living on the Cheap for a heads up on a few of these freebies.
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