HotFlashFinds: Cinco De Mayo, The Kenntucky Derby, Mother's Day, Memorial Day and so much more. May is here! Please find some freebies, some deals and lots of activities to enjoy this weekend and throughout the week .
Freebies:
May 4 & May 5: California Tortilla has a Cuatro and Cinco de Mayo deal. Make any purchase at California Tortilla today or tomorrow and you'll get a coupon good for a free taco that you can redeem between May 6 and 15.
May 5: The new Clark + Kensington Paint and Primer is billed as a real time saver, and you can get a free quart of it at your local Ace Hardware. Free paint is available while supplies last. Each store has an average of 40 quarts to give away.
May 5: Cinco De Moe's at Moe's Southwest Grill locations. The first 100 people in line at 11 a.m. at each restaurant get a free T-shirt. Also look for specials that vary by store.
Free at Arby's: small drink and a free small curly fry when you buy any Market Fresh sandwich or wrap and show this coupon.
Earn up to three free nights through a Marriott Rewards summer bonus promotion. Register for Marriott Rewards, stay twice at any participating hotel between June 1 and August 31, and you'll earn one free night after every second paid stay.
Shutterfly wants to give you a free photo card. Enter code CARD4U to get a free 5 x 7 greeting card, or 5 x 5 or 5 x 7 stationery card. www.shutterfly.com.
Free golf lessons: The PGA and LPGA are offering free 10-minute golf lessons in May. Just plug your zip code into this page to find a golf pro near you who's taking part.
Free game ticket or special seat upgrade for Nats: The Washington Nationals will give you a free game ticket or a special seat upgrade for your birthday. And no, your birthday does not have to fall during the season to take advantage. Get all the details here.
Activities:
May 4, & 5: 10a.m.-6p.m and 10a.m. -5p.m. Flower Mart: Free: The National Cathedral annual festival of all things family and flowers. A restored carousel, moon bounce, mini Ferris wheel and more. Flowers, art, gifts and food for sale. This year's Flower Mart celebrates Jamaica's culture and botany. Washington National Cathedral, 3103 Wisconsin Ave.NW. 202-537-3185.
May 5: Running of the Chihuahuas for Cinco De Mayo Free: Calling all doggie lovers , 11am-2pm: Races for Chihuahuas. There will be races and awards for best costume, best trick, best owner lookalike & funniest pair. Live music, local food, a doggie treat station,& beer garden available for dogs and dog lovers. 7th St. Landing Park &Cantina Marina. SW Waterfront,7th Water St. SW. www.ontaponline.com/race.
May 5: Curbside Cookoff: noon-9p.m. Trucko De Mayo, Food Truck Heaven: Free Admission: There will be 2 bars & live music. You will have to pay for those lobster rolls, ice cream treats and more than 40 food trucks serving up their specialties. RFK Stadium, Lot 3, 2400 E. Capitol St. SE. www.dcfoodtrucks.org. Free parking.
May 5 & May 6 want to see a live hawk up close? Falconry and bird of prey expert Mike Dupuy is making several free weekend appearances at the four Wild Bird Center stores in the region. He'll be in Alexandria at noon on May 5, Bethesda at 3 p.m. May 5, Woodbridge at noon May 6 and Oakton at 3 p.m. May 6.
May 5 10am-4pm Embassies are open to visitors :Travel the world for free by taking part in the Around the World Embassy Tour, More than 40 embassies are opening their doors to visitors. You'll be invited to sample food, art dance and music. A free shuttle service will provide rides on three separate loops to get you to and from.
May 5 11am-3pm at The National Zoo: Celebrate the fastest land animal in the world during Cheetah Day . Take your picture with a life-size plush or cardboard cutout cheetah, get a temporary tattoo and learn through demonstrations. Just head to the Cheetah Conservation Station.
May 5 10am-5pm is Space day and it's being held at both locations of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. There will be astronauts at both the main museum building in D.C. and at the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly. Look for lots of activities aimed at kids of all ages who are interested in space exploration.
May 6-Aug. 12 Joan Miro: "The Ladder of Escape " Free: Joan Miro , Catalan painter, was one of the most influential surrealists of the 20th century. A few of Miro's paintings are on display at the National Gallery and on Sunday , a traveling exhibition of around 120 of his works arrives at the gallery. National Gallery of Art, E. Builidng. www.nga.gov.
May 5-May 6 9am-6pm, 11am-5pm, DC Big Flea Market: Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly , VA. A fun treasure hunt for unique antiques and collectibles for home & office. Admission $8. www.damorepromtios.com.
Deals:
May 4-May 13 Starbucks Frappuccino Happy Hour: 3-5 p.m. Half-Price Frappuccino blended beverages at participating Starbucks stores.
Macy's: extra 20% off: great gifts and 2-day specials plus free shipping. Use promo code: MOM. www.macy's.com. Check out the Albereta Ferretti line for impulse only Macy's. Limited -edition collection. Albereta Ferretti is known for her feminine line and Italian refinement.
Two year Magazine subscription for $7 through Living Social. Better Homes & Gardens, Everyday with Rachael Ray, Fitness, and more. http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/1938/deals/325064-two-year-magazine-subscription.
ProFlowers.com $30 to spend on fresh flowers. Pay $ 15. Great way to send beautiful flowers for Mother's Day, birthdays or other occasions. http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/1938-us-nationwide.
Some information obtained from WTOP and The Washington Post newspaper.
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