Community Tuesday - October 6, 2009

Tomorrow, October 6th is Community Tuesday at White River State Park. The Museums participate with really good discounts on admission!


Here are the ones I know about:


Indianapolis Zoo and Gardens - Admission $7.00

Eitlejorg Museum - Admission $4.00 for 18 and older - under 18 is free.

Indianapolis State Museum - Admission is 1/2 price ($3.50 for adults and $2.00 for children) and IMAX is $2.00 off.

I have been told that the NCAA Hall of Champions participates in this also but I do not know what their discount is for tomorrow.

It's Apple Picking Time!

This weekend we took a ride over to Tuttle's Orchard to pick some apples. The kids had a great time picking and pulling the wagon. Also, they really enjoyed the play area - which is $2.00 for children 2 and over.

























The farm market had a nice selection of veggies and fruit for sale and we enjoyed some great produce from their - including some really fresh corn. They pick it fresh every day!











































We also enjoy visiting Anderson Orchard in the Pleasant View area. There is another location in Mooresville, IN. I noticed from their website that the Mooresville location is having an Apple Festival and Craft Fair this weekend - September 26 & 27.

Indianapolis Zoo - Community Tuesday 9/1/09 - $7.00 Admission

Tomorrow is Community Tuesday at the Indianapolis Zoo and admission is only $7.00. This is half off the regular adult admission.



















If you've been wanting to see the zoo - the weather is predicted to be beautiful again tomorrow! So, pack a lunch and spend the day!



















If you can't make it tomorrow there are 3 more Community Tuesdays planned for 2009: October 6, November 3, and December 1.

Also, you can visit Indianapolis area "Old National Bank" locations for $2.00 off coupons. I would doubt that you would be able combine that with the Community Tuesday pricing, but if you would like to go another day it could help save some $.

Apple Picking Has Started at Anderson Orchard in Pleasantview - Our Bag of Apples .52 cents /lb

Today we took some time to go out to Anderson Orchard - one of our favorite places to visit. They have great apples, the best apple cider slushies, apple cobbler and corn dogs. Today we went to pick a few apples and get some apple cider slushies for the kids.

We decided to pick only a small bag of apples since it is the beginning of the picking season and the apples will improve as the season goes on. We chose the $4.00 1/2 peck bag. We filled our bag with a variety of the apples that are now ready.

























When I got home I decided to weigh or apples and see if apple picking was economical as well as a fun time for us! We picked over 7 lbs of apples and that would make our apples cost only .52 cents a lb. What a great deal and we had a great time too.

After going to the orchard, we go around the corner to Southeastway park. The park has a wonderful shaded playground and swings. The kids had a great time! There are also nice picnic areas, grills for cooking out and pavilions at the park. There are also a lot of paths for walking.

You can reach Anderson Orchard easily from I-74, for directions go here.

This Weekend -Fee Free at National Parks

Fee-Free Weekends in Your National Parks

America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better this summer with three fee-free weekends at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees*.

Mark your calendars for fee-free weekends this summer:

• June 20-21, 2009 (Father’s Day weekend)
• July 18-19, 2009
• August 15-16, 2009

And to make the fun even more affordable, many national park concessioners are joining the National Park Service in welcoming visitors on this summer’s fee free weekends with the their own special offers.

Here’s a tip – many national parks never charge an entrance fee, so you can plan inexpensive visits year round!

For a list of family fun activities this summer, visit National Parks: The Place to Be for Family Fun.

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

Weekend Activities

I don't know of any fun and free activities this weekend - but it looks like it is going to be a great weekend for Yard Sales! The weather looks good and there are plenty of community sales going on this weekend!

Make sure you stop by the Yard Sale Round-Up and check out the comments section for some good sales for this weekend - don't spend all your money though because I'm having s great big old sale next weekend!

You can visit the Yard Sale Round-Up here.

If you know of any good and free weekend activities - let us know!

Story Time at the Zoo - April 25, 2009 - Curious George

We have enjoyed these story times at the Indianapolis Zoo! If you have a Zoo membership these are free!

Story Time at the Indianapolis Zoo,
Presented by Dippin’ Dots and Macy's


April 25

Let your child’s imagination run wild during Story Time at the Zoo presented by Dippin’ Dots. Every other Saturday from 9am-noon, beginning February 28, celebrate the joy of reading as your child’s favorite PBS book or television program visits the Zoo.

Upon entering the Dolphin Gallery, you will pick-up a passport that will guide your family through a variety of activities. Collect stamps on the passport by playing games, viewing animal artifacts, and making two crafts. Each passport will also specify a timeslot to listen to the day’s story. Each half hour, Moriah Music’s Cindy Baney will share a story and sing songs from the featured character. All completed passports will then be entered to win a Zoo goodie bag.

A highlight to the event will be having your child meet the featured character. The characters are not shy, so please bring your camera. Here's this year's exciting lineup:

The final Spring 2009 Story Time is:





April 25 - Curious George

Enjoy great ways to expand your child’s imagination through storytelling, songs, games, and activities. There’s more to a good book then what’s between the pages!

This event is free for members and is included with regular Zoo admission.

In partnership with .

Indianapolis Zoo - Save $2.00 Tomorrow 4/11/09

Books for Bucks - Get $2.00 Off Zoo Admission!
April 11, 9 am -12 noon

The Indianapolis Zoo will celebrate children's literacy, and the 11th season of Butterflies - and bear cubs, too! - with Books for Bucks!

Just bring a children's book donation for the Indianapolis/Marion County Libraries community outreach programs on April 11th from 9am to noon...and receive two dollars off a Zoo admission! Please bring a new or gently used book, one coupon per book.

Celebrate spring with Story Time presented by Dippin’ Dots and Macys! Brought to you by 92.3 WTTS and the Indianapolis Zoo. Look for the special display at the front of the Zoo!

Frugal Fun - Story Time at the Zoo

We have enjoyed these story times at the Indianapolis Zoo! If you have a Zoo membership these are free!

Story Time at the Indianapolis Zoo,
Presented by Dippin’ Dots and Macy's


April 11 & 25

Let your child’s imagination run wild during Story Time at the Zoo presented by Dippin’ Dots. Every other Saturday from 9am-noon, beginning February 28, celebrate the joy of reading as your child’s favorite PBS book or television program visits the Zoo.

Upon entering the Dolphin Gallery, you will pick-up a passport that will guide your family through a variety of activities. Collect stamps on the passport by playing games, viewing animal artifacts, and making two crafts. Each passport will also specify a timeslot to listen to the day’s story. Each half hour, Moriah Music’s Cindy Baney will share a story and sing songs from the featured character. All completed passports will then be entered to win a Zoo goodie bag.

A highlight to the event will be having your child meet the featured character. The characters are not shy, so please bring your camera. Here's this year's exciting lineup:

The remaining Spring 2009 Story Times are:



April 11- Clifford

April 25 - Curious George

Enjoy great ways to expand your child’s imagination through storytelling, songs, games, and activities. There’s more to a good book then what’s between the pages!

This event is free for members and is included with regular Zoo admission.

In partnership with .

Story Time at the Indianapolis Zoo - 3/28/09

We have enjoyed these story times at the Indianapolis Zoo! If you have a Zoo membership these are free!

Story Time at the Indianapolis Zoo,
Presented by Dippin’ Dots and Macy's

March 28
April 11 & 25

Let your child’s imagination run wild during Story Time at the Zoo presented by Dippin’ Dots. Every other Saturday from 9am-noon, beginning February 28, celebrate the joy of reading as your child’s favorite PBS book or television program visits the Zoo.

Upon entering the Dolphin Gallery, you will pick-up a passport that will guide your family through a variety of activities. Collect stamps on the passport by playing games, viewing animal artifacts, and making two crafts. Each passport will also specify a timeslot to listen to the day’s story. Each half hour, Moriah Music’s Cindy Baney will share a story and sing songs from the featured character. All completed passports will then be entered to win a Zoo goodie bag.

A highlight to the event will be having your child meet the featured character. The characters are not shy, so please bring your camera. Here's this year's exciting lineup:

The remaining Spring 2009 Story Times are:

March 28 - Martha Speaks

April 11- Clifford

April 25 - Curious George

Enjoy great ways to expand your child’s imagination through storytelling, songs, games, and activities. There’s more to a good book then what’s between the pages!

This event is free for members and is included with regular Zoo admission.

In partnership with .

Weekend Round-Up

I just wanted to let you know about the things going on this weekend.

Kmart's Super Double Coupon Sale - read about here.

YMCA Open House - through  3/16 - read about here.

Eiteljorg Museum Celebrates 20 years and Rolls back admission and membership prices to 1989 - today only.  Read about here.

Weekly Coupon Insert Preview is here.

Also don't forget that you can get your weekend papers today at the Dollar Tree for only $1.00 a paper.  

If you would like to see next week's CVS deals go here.

For next week's Walgreen's deals go here. 

If you go out shopping to day, ask your CVS if they have activated next week's ad - the store I shop at does that on Saturdays!  So there is an overlap where both ads are active!

Eiteljorg Museum Rolls Back Admission and Membership Prices 20 years - this Saturday 03/14/09.

The Eiteljorg Museum is celebrating 20 years.  They are having a special celebration this Saturday from 10-4 and will be charging the prices from 1989 for admission and membership! So you can visit the museum for as little as $2 and get an annual membership for as little as $25.

Here is some information from the Eiteljorg website about this special day:

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art first opened its doors on June 24, 1989. This year, the institution celebrates 20 years of inspiring appreciation and understanding of the art, history and cultures of the American West and the indigenous peoples of North America. 

Opening Day Celebration 

• The opening of the exhibition Facing West: Celebrating 20 Years of the Eiteljorg Museum
• 1989 admission and membership prices: Guests can visit for $2 and become new members for as low as $25
• Twenty percent discounts in the Eiteljorg Museum Store and Sky City Café
• Extended hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• And more! 

Exhibit examines the “faces” of the West, Native America

 

Through various media, Facing West: Celebrating 20 Years of the Eiteljorg Museum, presented by Eli Lilly and Company,examines people (the “faces”) who have shaped perceptions of the West and Native America. The first exhibition ever to focus on the breadth of the Eiteljorg’s renowned collection, Facing West presents an opportunity for guests to re-discover favorite pieces and experience rare and never-before-seen work. 

Schedule of events

Noon   Beginning of the Eiteljorg: John Vanausdall

12:20  Eiteljorg Architecture: Warm, Inviting and Southwestern: Jonathan Hess

12:40  Musings from a Family Insider: Roger Eiteljorg

1:00    Images of People: Dolls and Masks: James Nottage

1:15    The Last Cowboy: Carol Street
            (A closer look at Ted Orland’s photograph, The Last Cowboy.)

1:30    Where I Come From: White Wolf James 
            (Our new assistant curator introduces visitors to the Native Peoples of California.)

1:45    Let’s Go Outside! Jennifer Complo-McNutt 
              (Take a look at the Eiteljorg’s iconic outdoor sculptures.)

7         Cowboy Celtic Concert (Click to find out more info.)