Fall Break Vacation Ideas

Fall Break is coming up....do you have plans?

Lots of people from Utah head to Disneyland over UEA (CA locals call is "Utahans invadE Anaheim) which is why my family and I steer clear of Disneyland over UEA.

If you are still looking for some vacation ideas, here are a few my family and I are debating on:

During October many San Diego attractions have a Kids are FREE with paying adult deal. Some of the participating locations are:

San Diego Sea World: One child ages 3-9 gets in free with each full-price adult ticket purchased. (This offer is only valid for one-day admission and is not combinable with other offers

San Diego Zoo: Kids age 3-11 get in free. Free admission does not include bus tour or Skyfari, but can be upgraded at the gate.

San Diego Zoo's Safari Park:  Kids 3-11 get in free.




San Diego Old Town Trolley: Kids 4-12 ride free with each adult ticket purchased.

SEAL Tour:   Kids ages 4-12 free with the purchase of an adult ticket

Vacation Budget a little low? Here are some alternative ideas a little closer to home:

Yellowstone starts is off season in October. Hotels are deeply discounted from their summer season rates. The park is not as crowded and the animals are plentiful. We went last October and had a great time and saw a million elk. Be sure to bring coats gloves and winter hats. The mornings are chilly but the air heats up mid-morning.  For more  Yellowstone tips, check out my post HERE.

Southern Utah National and State Parks are a great alternative.  Look at booking your hotel NOW. If you aren't 100% sure you can get away this fall, make a reservation you can cancel with no fees.  At least you will have the room if you decide to go.

YMCA of the Rockies in Colorado. Hotel rooms as low as $79 a night and that includes most activities. (Things like Horseback riding are extra) It's worth looking into!

Still looking for a cost cutting vacation? Here are a few tips:

1. Use your membership passes to local attractions. Try packing a picnic or going during hours you don't usually go. The zoo looks different in the late afternoon compared to early morning visits.
2. Go on a "Park Hunt" around your community. Drive around until you find neighborhood parks and have your kids rate them on their favorite. Coming up with fun names for parks is fun too. We have been to "Basketball Park, Tree Park and my all time favorite name...Dead Bird Park".
3. Search deal sites like LivingSocial or Groupon for things to do.
4. Take a drive up the canyon and view the changing leaves.

Utah Readers! Lagoon Season Passport Black Friday Deal!

Lagoon is running a Black Friday Season Pass deal from 12:01 11/28-12/2

Click HERE to order during that time frame.

They are claiming this is the "lowest price of the season"

Utah Readers! Tuacahn tickets to Starlight Express only $6 today!

If you are headed to St. George for the holiday weekend, you might want to jump on this deal for $6 Tuacahn tickets!

Use promo code: CRAZY6 before 6pm tonight to get $6 tickets to Starlight Express.

Utah Readers Seven Peaks Tube Rental deal TODAY ONLY

Utah Readers Seven Peaks is offering their annual tube rentals again TODAY ONLY for only $9.00!

$9.00 is "per hole" so a double tube would need 2 vouchers.

Redeem your vouchers at Seven Peaks Water Park Provo or SLC.

FREE Museum Admission to ASTC membership museums

If your local museum is a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) then YOU can take advantage of their amazing ASTC Passport Program and get FREE entrance into museums across the US!

Here's how it works:

1. Be a member of a participating museum (click HERE to see list of museums by state)
2. Visit any museums at least 90 miles from your museums location
3. Show your membership card and photo ID and get in to that museum for FREE!!!

The Passport List HERE will show you how many people will get in free to each location.

Utah Readers: Participating museums are:

• Clark Planatarium
• The Leonardo
• Discovery Gateway
• Natural History Museum of Utah
• Thanksgiving Point (you can read about member benefits and how this membership is TAX DEDUCTIBLE on a past post HERE)

Also a side note for those of you that travel to Southern California or Disneyland often, the  Discovery Science Center in Santa Anna (large black cube off I-5) is a participating museum! You can get 4 people in for FREE with the ASTC Passport Program! 

Utah Readers: Lagoon Discount!! $36 per person!

LAGOON DISCOUNT!!!!!

Lagoon has a deal right now for 4 day passes for $144 each, that's $36 per person!

1. Click HERE
2. Print off coupon
3. Redeem at gate

Utah Readers: $26 Stadium of Fire Tickets!

If you've been looking for Stadium of Fire tickets this might be the deal you've been waiting for!

The Daily Herald has tickets for $26 each! (regularly $52)

Kelly Clarkson, Carly Rae Jepssen and Cirque du Soleil are preforming

Utah Readers: List of all Splash Pads in Utah!

I was just searching for Splash Pads in Utah and came across this site. I thought my Utah readers might be interested in bookmarking it.

It's from Enjoy Utah and it lists the locations of all Splash Pads in Utah, their prices and links to the address and locations.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament $32 per person!

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament all seats $32 per person now through 6/30/2013!

1. Click HERE and select your location
2. Use promo code: 32DEAL

FREE The Wolverine Movie with purchase of $25 Red Robin Gift Card

Dinner and a Movie Deal!

1. Purchase a limited edition The Wolverine Red Robin Gift Card for $25 on site or Online HERE
2. Register to get your ticket HERE
3. Get your FREE The Wolverine Ticket via email!

(Thanks Matt)

Utah Readers, 15% off City Deals Today!

15% off City Deals with code MEM2013

This deal is good on anything on Citydeals INCLUDING Seven Peaks parking and tube rentals!

Classic Waterslides or Skating 2 or 4 admissions, pizza & soda for $10-$18

Groupon has Classic Waterslides or Skating packages on sale.

• 2 admissions, 1 pizza, 1 soda for $10
• 4 admissions 2 pizzas, 2 sodas for $18

Vouchers are good at all locations. Riverdale, Sandy, Layton and Orem

The water park is a great option for little kids and families that don't have the POAP. The slides are shorter and not as scary. They have blow up water toys and shallow wading pools.  We did this deal last year and we had a BLAST!

BOGO Medieval Times!

Medieval Times BOGO FREE promo through April 30th!

Buy an adult ticket at regular price and get a 2nd free on Sunday-Wednesday showings.

Use Promo Code: BGWEB

Utah Readers: Seven Peaks Parking Add-on $21.37

The Pass of All Passes now has the Parking Add-on posted on Citydeals.

The Parking Add-on is $21.37 and is good for the entire 2013 season. (Memorial through Labor day)

And don't forget about the Tube Add-on for $10.68 HERE.

Tube Add-ons are "per hole" rentals. single tube = 1 voucher. double tube = 2 vouchers. triple tube = 3 vouchers.

Utah Readers: Pass of All Passes "Add a Tube" deal

City Deals has an "Add on Tube" deal for all Seven Peaks water park locations.

Currently the deal is $10.68 per tube. They charge "per hole" so if you want to rent a double tube, you will need to purchase 2 of these vouchers.

Unlike last year, this deal does NOT include parking. They claim that will be a deal later and will only include parking. (more money for them to get out of us I guess, but hey, I only paid $10 for the annual pass so it's all good :)

(Thanks Michelle!)

BOGO Medival Times!

Medieval Times is running Spring Break Buy One Get One FREE promo!!

Use code BGWEB

Valid 3/5-4/14

Utah Readers: Disney on Ice Dare To Dream

Disney on Ice Presents Dare To Dream is showing in SLC this weekend!

My niece went opening night and she LOVED seeing all the princesses! The show is very interactive and entertaining. Every princess was in attendance for Rapenzel's wedding. If you have a little princess at home trust me, she will LOVE this show!

PLUS use PROMO CODE :MOM and get $5 off each ticket for performances: Saturday at 11:30 AM, Sunday at 1:30PM and 5:30 PM, for ticket levels of $23 and $16.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 6 – Sunday, March 10, 2013

·         Wednesday, March 6 – 7:00pm

·         Thursday, March 7 –  7:00pm

·         Friday, March 8 – 3:30pm & 7:00pm

·         Saturday, March 9 – 11:30am, 3:30pm & 7:00pm

·         Sunday, March 10 – 1:30pm & 5:30pm

WHERE:

EnergySolutions Arena – 301 West South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT  84101

TICKETS:

Prices range from $17, $23, $40 (VIP) and $52 (Front Row).*

                               

All seats are reserved and available from the EnergySolutions Box Office and all SmithTix locations, charge by phone at 801-355-SEAT or 800-888-TIXX and online at www.smithstix.com or www.energysolutionsarena.com.               

*Tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.  

Utah Readers: Monster Jam, today is the last day!

 My family and I went to the Monster Jam in Salt Lake City last night, it was so much fun! They have 9 monster trucks this year. Some of our favorites were:

Mowhawk Madness                           Monster Mutt (driven by a female driver)

 And of course Grave Digger. 

I was secretly hoping a car would tip over and I wasn't disappointed. :)

They also had some 4 wheeler racing and even some motorcycle freestyle which was AWESOME! It was a great night to spend with my boys. There are still tickets available and discounts to be had for both shows today, Saturday 2/16/13.

WHERE:           EnergySolutions Arena

WHEN:             Friday, February 15^th           

                        Event Time – 7:30pm

Saturday, February 16^th  

“Party in the Pits” open from 11:00am–1:00pm  (**New Extended Time**)

**Saturday event ticket and Pit Pass required for entry

(Pit Pass purchase price is $10 Adults; $5 Kids; available at venue box office or online at SmithsTix.com)

Event Time – 2:00pm & 7:30pm

TICKETS:     Tickets are available for purchase at the EnergySolutions Arena Box Office, all Smith's Tix

Outlets, online at www.smithstix.com, or charge by phone at 800-888-TIXX.

DISCOUNT OFFERS:   

•  Maverik Adventures First Stop is offering a $5 discount coupon at participating Maverik with purchase of 8 gallons of gas.