Toronto on the Cheap

Mark your calendars for the 22nd Annual Beaches International Jazz Festival. Date: July 16 to 25, 2010. Come and enjoy great music in various locations throughout the Beaches. Admission is FREE. Three locations. WOODBINE PARK. July 16 to 18. Performances at 3 Stages – TD Canada Trust Main Stage, New Generation Stage, Youth Stage. Check [...]

Canada Day is on July 1, 2010. If you’re trying to decide what to do on that special day, here’s a list of FREE activities for you to pick from. Harbourfront Centre. Time: 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. It’s Canada’s 143rd birthday. Bring the family out to the Harbourfront Centre and celebrate with a full [...]

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20, 2010. If you’re still undecided about what to get Dad, here are some ideas for that special day. Lowe’s. First 300 customers between June 18 through 20 will receive Free Father’s Day gifts. Free Kobalt lock back knife on Friday, Free Kobalt 25′ tape measure on Saturday, Free Kobalt [...]

Need some ideas on what to get Dad for Father’s Day? Amazon.ca has a great SALE on camcorders and digital cameras. Save up to 61% on the following: Samsung TL-220 12 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and Dual LCD (Blue). Sale price: $183.99 (reg. $ 299.99). Fujifilm FinePix V10 5.1 MP Digital [...]

Treat Mom to a Special Mother’s Day Mamma Mia Dinner/Theatre/Spa Package. For $78, you’ll get a top-price theatre tickets to the show, a 3-course dinner (your choice of 14 restaurants such as: Alice Fazoolis, Fred’s Not Here, Il Fornello, Kama, Marcels, Traders, etc.), and a voucher to Senses Spa (value $25). Tickets are good for [...]

Calling all brides-to-be. If you’re getting married this year, a beautiful smile will help make the day (and all the photos) memorable. If you’d like to brighten your smile for that special day, Stonebrook Dental would like to invite you to come in for a FREE whitening consultation. A special DEAL goes out to the [...]

A reminder: If you haven’t picked up a copy of Seats + Sites magazine, you’re missing out on a lot of SAVINGS. The Seats + Sites magazine features more than 25 detailed seating plans of the hottest venues in the Toronto and the Southern Ontario region. Pick up a copy now and get more $120 [...]

Get a head start on a gift for Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 9, 2010). Check out these DEALS at Amazon.ca (Order $39 or more, and get FREE shipping too). Mom will be happy, and you will be too with all the money saved. Proctor Silex Belgian Waffle Baker. Sale price: $28.96 (reg. $34.99) Sunbeam 2-pound [...]

Celebrate Earth Month with a huge celebration at Yonge Dundas Square on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Time 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Brita and FilterForGood team will be there to hand out FREE Brita pitches and filters to the first 3,000 people. There will be games, activities, and spot prizes for everyone to enjoy. [...]

Bring your travel mug to any Starbucks on April 15, 2010, and get a FREE coffee. It’s all about saving trees, which means shifting our dependence on paper cups to reusable travel mugs. Do your part and join the movement to save our forests. You’ll be rewarded with a fresh cup of brewed coffee … [...]

Lots of FREE Easter activities for the kids at Bass Pro shops at Vaughan Mills this weekend, Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28 2010. Here’s the schedule: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Get a Free 4 x 6 photo with the Easter Bunny. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Free Easter Egg Hunt. 12:00 p.m.: [...]

Pick up a Seats + Sites magazine for $5.95 (plus tax) and SAVE money on entertainment costs. The Ontario edition of Seats + Sites magazine features more than 25 detailed seating plans of the hottest venues in the Toronto and the Southern Ontario region. The magazine will give you tips on buying tickets, how to [...]

Celebrate Earth Hour with a Free Concert at Yonge Dundas Square on Saturday, March 27, 2010. Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. There will be lots of Free activities for the whole family: face painting, street performances, arts and crafts. Highlights include performances by Chantal Kreviazuk, Jarvis Church and Justin Nozuka. Kevin Frankish and Dina [...]

Paris Boutique’s Last Call store is having a $29 DEAL on prom dresses, wedding gowns, mother-of-the-bride dresses, formal gowns, etc. If you know of someone getting married, or who are part of a bridal party, send them to Paris Boutique to check out their cheap prices. Sale ends Sunday, February 28, 2010. Paris Boutique is [...]

CTV is celebrating the 2010 Winter Games with a FREE outdoor event at Nathan Phillips Square on February 20, 2010. Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Enjoy FREE live performances from Justin Hines, Fefe Dobson and the Barenaked Ladies. There will be interactive sport zones and cultural pavilions, a MuchMusic Celebration Theatre, RBC Olympic Ice [...]

The year of the Tiger is right around the corner (February 14, 2 010). Sheridan Nurseries (Unionville) is offering FREE classes on how to decorate your home with things that symbolizes and embraces Chinese New Year. Pre-registration is required. Free classes are available at the Unionville store only. CHINESE PAPERWHITE CARVINGS – January 24 at [...]

A reminder: If you’re a bride-to-be, and haven’t registered for FREE admission to the National Bridal Show yet, you have until January 21 to register online. After the 21st, you’ll have to register in person at the show.The show is from January 22 to 24, 2010. The National Bridal Show is located at: The Direct [...]

Here’s a great DEAL on tuxedos. Syd Silver Formals is going out of business (sad, but true). As a result, they’re having a bankruptcy/receivership sale to clear out all of their inventory. Here’s your chance to buy a tuxedo for less than the cost of renting one. Check out these great packages: Standard Package – [...]

All brides-to-be get FREE admission to the National Bridal Show in Toronto from January 22 to 24, 2010. You’ll need to register online for a FREE admission ticket before January 21, 2010. After the 21st, you can register directly at the show. General admission for everyone else is $13.50. Get great ideas at the bridal [...]

Save up to 80% OFF on wedding gowns, bridesmaid’s dresses, flowergirl’s dresses, veils, tiaras, etc. at the Ritché Bridal Super Sale. The sale is from January 14 to 17, 2010. Ritché Bridal Super Sale is located at: Montecassino Hotel, 3710 Chesswood Dr (at Sheppard Ave.). Hours are: Thursday & Friday 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., [...]