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From Target and Lowe’s to dining apps: Bay Area freebies and deals

Store giveaways, family crafts, welcome rewards and everyday deals—with the conditions explained

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B.BAYLINK local living editorialUpdated 2026-10-059 min read

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Official promotional photograph for Lowe’s October 17, 2026 Firefighting Plane workshop, showing this project’s finished model; not a photograph of the event day.

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Browse selected-store Target events, Lowe’s kids workshops, Michaels, Lakeshore, IKEA and dining rewards. Search by brand and check dates, ages, booking and spending requirements before making a trip.

Bay Area residents looking for store giveawaysFamilies planning free activitiesNew members who want to avoid unnecessary spending

Choose the redemption method, then find a convenient store

  • No purchase: free membership, age limits, check-in or a limited queue may still apply. No purchase does not mean every store participates.
  • Booking required: register on the brand's website and confirm the local store and party size. Kids activities such as Lowe’s generally require an accompanying adult; walk-ins and late arrivals are not guaranteed materials.
  • Purchase required: food with a drink purchase, kids meals with an adult meal, first-order discounts and birthday rewards requiring prior spending belong here. Check minimum spend and restrictions on combining offers.

Target: check the participating-store list

Chain events, brand collaborations and in-store demos can have different store lists. Open the official link on the card and consult that event's list; stores in the same city may participate in different events. First-arrival or while-supplies-last gifts are not guaranteed reservations.

Official image promoting IKEA Family's free hot drink benefit. Redemption times and regular coffee and tea options vary by store.

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Lowe’s and craft activities: reserve your child's place

Track registration opening dates separately from event dates. Plan future Lowe’s workshops and register when booking opens. Michaels may run both fully free activities and activities requiring purchased materials. Use Lakeshore's dated official calendar and confirm your selected store.

Welcome rewards: wait for the voucher before ordering

  • Signing up, downloading an app and receiving a reward are separate steps. Confirm the voucher is in your account, select eligible products and check the final total.
  • Read first-order, minimum-spend, ordering-channel and expiry rules. A BOGO, points award or discount is not an unconditional free item.
  • Join programs you need using your own accurate details. Duplicate registrations do not establish eligibility for another welcome reward.
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Search Target, Lowe’s, Michaels, a city or a keyword, then filter by redemption requirements. Ended and currently unconfirmed offers are excluded from the list.

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SMASHBURGER
Official image · Official Smashburger Wednesday kids-meal image
Every Wednesday in 2026 · Through Dec 31
Purchase requiredWithin the offer period

Wednesdays: A full adult meal unlocks a free kids meal

How to qualifyPurchase an adult entrée, side and drink to receive a kids meal for a child aged 12 or under. Order in person at a participating restaurant.

The official list includes San Jose–Coleman, 579 Coleman Ave, Suite 507. October dates are 7, 14, 21 and 28. No website, app, third-party orders or stacking. Tax extra; while supplies last.

Reviewed 2026-10-05

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Official image for Smashburger’s Wednesday Kids Eat Free promotion. Requires a qualifying adult meal; the child must be 12 or under and dine at a participating restaurant.

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WENDY’S
Official image · Official Wendy’s image of the current Boo! Books coupon book
Buy through Nov 1, 2026 · Redeem through Dec 31
Purchase requiredWithin the offer period

$1 Boo! Books includes five Jr. Frosty coupons

How to qualifyBuy a $1 booklet at participating US restaurants while available. It contains five free Jr. Frosty coupons; no additional purchase is needed when redeeming a Frosty coupon.

Find the booklet under Give Something Back in restaurants or on Wendy’s official app or website. Present paper coupons in person by Dec 31; no mobile redemption or stacking. The extra $1.99 Kids’ Meal coupon requires another purchase; check its printed conditions.

Reviewed 2026-10-05

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Official Wendy’s 2026 Boo! Books promotional image. The coupon book requires purchase; the pictured characters do not mean all toys are included.

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WORLD MARKET
Only members already issued this reward · through October 31, 2026
Purchase requiredWithin the offer period

Existing Zombie Rewards: $5/$10 off through October 31

How to qualifyOnly accounts already issued a September Zombie Reward qualify: Explorer members receive $5 off $5 in eligible merchandise; Premier members receive $10 off $10. Sign in or provide your member ID. Joining now does not guarantee issuance.

To receive the reward again, eligible merchandise after the reward and other discounts must total at least $15/$25 before tax; reissue takes about 3 days. Otherwise it is used up. All rewards expire at 11:59 p.m. local time on October 31. Alcohol, gift cards, taxes and shipping are excluded. A store is listed in Oakland.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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IKEA · BAY AREA
September 8–October 12 · Selected items, limited stock
Purchase requiredWithin the offer period

Through October 12: 20% off select KUSTFYR Halloween items

How to qualifyIKEA Family or Business Network members get 20% off selected KUSTFYR items online and in store. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Not storewide or all Halloween products. Check marked prices and local stock; batteries are sold separately.

Reviewed 2026-09-30

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IKEA · EMERYVILLE / EAST PALO ALTO
Official image · Official IKEA photograph of the current Chipotle Lime Chicken entrée
September 15–October 15 · Swedish Restaurant hours
Purchase requiredWithin the offer period

Through October 15: $7.99 chicken entrée and $1.99 cake slice for members

How to qualifyIKEA Family dine-in prices: Chipotle Lime Chicken $7.99 and a Tres Leche cake slice $1.99 before tax. No offer stacking; while supplies last.

At stores with a Swedish Restaurant, not online. Check Emeryville or East Palo Alto availability and restaurant hours. This is a paid food offer, not free kids' meals.

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Official IKEA product photograph of Chipotle Lime Chicken from the September 15–October 15 member menu. Check participating restaurants for availability and pricing.

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IKEA · BAY AREA
Sep 17–Oct 12 · Select children’s sleep products
Purchase requiredWithin the offer period

Through Oct 12: Save 20% on select cribs, kids’ beds and mattresses

How to qualifyIKEA Family or Business Network members save 20% on eligible products. Not all children’s furniture qualifies; cannot be combined with other offers.

Check eligible products and stock online or in store. Consult the official exclusions for guard rails, bed accessories, slatted bases and linens; check delivery separately.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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SHAKE SHACK
Official image · Official Shake Shack photograph of this promotion’s three sandwich choices
Oct 1–31, 2026 · Three sandwich windows
Purchase requiredWithin the offer period

October: Spend $10 and get the current free sandwich

How to qualifySpend $10 on other food or drinks, add the eligible sandwich and enter SCARYGOOD in capitals. Use an in-store kiosk, official app or website; one per order.

Oct 1–11: Chicken Shack or West Coast Chicken. Oct 12–18: Single Cheeseburger. Oct 19–31: Single ShackBurger. Tax, fees, gift cards and the free sandwich do not count toward $10; add-ons cost extra. No stacking, drive-through, third-party or excluded venues such as airports. While supplies last. Check Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto.

Reviewed 2026-10-05

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Official photograph for Shake Shack’s October 2026 promotion. Each sandwich is offered during its own date window with a separate qualifying $10 purchase; all three are not given together.

Shake Shack · Official promotional photograph
LOWE’S KIDS CLUB
Complete eligibility and redemption by Dec 31, 2026
Reservation requiredWithin the offer period

Collected 12 physical badges? Apply for a kids’ tool bag

How to qualifyFor families already attending free Kids Workshops: children ages 4+ who complete 12 qualifying builds and retain the physical badges may receive a Kobalt kids’ tool bag or a similar-value substitute after validation. No purchase required; limited supplies.

A parent with a U.S. personal account must register the child and follow verification, including an apron photo showing 12 qualifying badges. Shipping is included. Digital and MrBeast badges do not count for this program. The 2027 rules will differ; new members cannot claim immediately.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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IKEA · EMERYVILLE / EAST PALO ALTO
Official image · Official IKEA cinnamon-bun product photograph
Through Oct 9, 2026 · Bistro / Food Market
Purchase requiredWithin the offer period

Through Oct 9: Members save 20% on cinnamon buns

How to qualifyIKEA Family members receive 20% off purchased cinnamon buns. This is a discount, not a free item.

The offer covers ready-to-eat buns at the Swedish Bistro and frozen buns at the Swedish Food Market. Check Emeryville or East Palo Alto stock and the member price.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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Official product photograph used for IKEA’s current cinnamon-bun offer. Eligible ready-to-eat and frozen options depend on the local menu and offer terms.

IKEA · Official promotional photograph
DUNKIN’
Oct 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026
Purchase requiredWithin the offer period

October Mondays: 4X beverage points with app order-ahead

How to qualifyRewards members must activate the offer, then order eligible drinks ahead in the Dunkin’ App. Once per member each Monday at participating stores.

This rewards a drink purchase with points. A regular counter order does not meet the order-ahead condition. Check your account and San Carlos store.

Reviewed 2026-10-05

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TARGET CIRCLE
Oct 6–7 · Free Circle membership
Purchase requiredWithin the offer period

October 6–7: 40% off select apparel and 30% off select beauty

How to qualifyJoin free Target Circle and buy eligible items in store, online or in the app. Discounts apply to selected products, not everything. Paid Circle 360 members get early access to some deals on October 5.

Target's company announcement specifies October 6–7: 40% off selected family clothing and 30% off selected skincare, haircare and cosmetics. Purchases and membership are required. Check local stock, exclusions and checkout totals for your chosen items.

Reviewed 2026-10-07

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IKEA · EMERYVILLE / EAST PALO ALTO
Oct 7–28 · Wednesdays only, during restaurant hours
Purchase requiredWithin the offer period

October Wednesdays: Buy an adult entrée, get up to two kids’ entrées

How to qualifyIKEA Family dine-in offer: buy one adult entrée for up to two free kids’ entrées. Each child must be age 12 or under and present; use one transaction.

Valid at Swedish Restaurants on Oct 7, 14, 21 and 28 only; excludes online and stores without a restaurant. While supplies last. Present membership at checkout and check local menus and hours.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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IKEA · EMERYVILLE / EAST PALO ALTO
10/7–11/11 · Swedish Restaurant
Purchase requiredWithin the offer period

From Oct 7: Add soup for $1 with an entrée

How to qualifyIKEA Family members can add an available soup for $1 with an entrée purchase. The entrée costs extra; the soup is not free.

A limited-time Swedish Restaurant add-on offer. Confirm local soup choices, hours and checkout terms. The $1 price requires an entrée purchase.

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TARGET · eos
Official image · Official Target image of this eos event’s products and pouch
Sat Oct 10 · Noon–4 PM · Ages 16+
Purchase requiredUpcoming

October 10: buy eos and receive a sherpa zip pouch

How to qualifyVisit a participating store for eos fall body-mist and lotion demos. The official page labels the pouch a gift with purchase: buy eos, ages 16+, while supplies last. Confirm your store’s qualifying purchase rules and stock.

The official list includes Sunnyvale at 298 W McKinley Ave, Cupertino at 20745 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose at 533 Coleman Ave and SF at 2675 Geary Blvd. Personalized pouches and lattes are for Westbury, NY. No uniform gift quantity or minimum spend is published for Bay Area stores.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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Official Target image for the October 10 eos event, showing fragrance products and the purchase-linked pouch giveaway at participating stores; not the Westbury-only event.

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MICHAELS
Official image · Official Michaels photograph of this event’s craft project
Oct 10, 2026 · 10:00–12:00, local store time
No purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 10: Make a yarn-wrapped frame for free

How to qualifyFor ages 4+. The activity is free. Select your Bay Area store on the event page to confirm participation and supplies.

A Caron Cakes tenth-anniversary Kids Club activity decorating a frame with yarn. The official schedule is 10 AM–noon. Choose your store, set a reminder if desired and attend with your child.

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Official Michaels photograph for this specific class. Materials, colors and participation conditions depend on the local event details.

Michaels · Official promotional photograph
LAKESHORE LEARNING
10/10 · 11 AM–3 PM; confirm locally
No purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 10: Free Castle Creation craft

How to qualifyFree in-store crafts for kids. The 2026 calendar lists all locations, 11 AM–3 PM. Events may change; confirm with your store before leaving.

A Fantastical Fun castle project featuring Kwik Stix. Check the San Jose store for Bay Area participation; some web listings show older dates, so use the 2026 calendar and confirm locally.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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LOWE’S
Official image · Official banner for the current Lowe’s Money Days event
2026/10/10–11 · 10:00–13:00
Check participation termsUpcoming

Oct 10–11: Member prize event, prizes not guaranteed

How to qualifyThe official page confirms the in-store time and chances to win MyLowe’s Money or other prizes. Full eligibility, purchase requirements and quantities still need checking with your store.

MyLowe’s Money Days offers a chance at rewards. Items pictured on social media are not guaranteed for every visitor. Have your member account ready and confirm the event desk, rules and availability.

Reviewed 2026-10-05

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Official Lowe’s Money Days banner; prizes, quantities and store participation are governed by the official rules and local store.

Lowe’s · Official promotional image
MICHAELS
Official image · Official Michaels photograph of this event’s craft project
Oct 11, 2026 · 13:00–15:00, local store time
Purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 11: Buy a jar and join the ghost-in-a-jar craft

How to qualifyRecommended for ages 13+. Purchase the jar; decorating and ghost-making supplies are provided. The complete project is not free.

The official Witching Hours session is 1–3 PM. Confirm your store’s participation, suitable jar and price before attending; materials depend on availability.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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Official Michaels photograph for this specific class. Materials, colors and participation conditions depend on the local event details.

Michaels · Official promotional photograph
DUNKIN’
Oct 16, 2026 only
Purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 16: Members earn 3X points on food

How to qualifyBuy food at participating stores using app order-ahead, a Rewards ID scan or an enrolled Dunkin’ card. Once per member.

The multiplier applies to base points; this is not free food or an immediate discount. No stacking. Check the account offer before ordering.

Reviewed 2026-10-05

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LOWE’S
Official image · Official Lowe’s photograph of this Firefighting Plane project
Sat 10/17 · 10 AM–1 PM
Reservation requiredUpcoming

Build a free firefighting plane on October 17

How to qualifyMyLowe’s Rewards, a child’s Kids Profile and advance registration are required. Recommended for ages 4–11 with an adult. Free; availability varies by store.

The official schedule lists Firefighting Plane on October 17. Choose a nearby Bay Area store and an available session before registering. The September haunted-house workshop has ended.

Reviewed 2026-10-05

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Official promotional photograph for Lowe’s October 17, 2026 Firefighting Plane workshop, showing this project’s finished model; not a photograph of the event day.

Lowe’s · Official promotional photograph
MICHAELS
Official image · Official Michaels photograph of this event’s craft project
Oct 17, 2026 · 10:00–12:00, local store time
No purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 17: Free Halloween Fest crafts and games

How to qualifyFor ages 4+. The event is listed as free, with crafts, games and giveaways. Confirm participation and availability with your store.

Attend Lil’ Witching Hours: Halloween Fest from 10 AM–noon. Trick-or-treating is also listed; a specific giveaway item is not guaranteed for every visitor.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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Official Michaels photograph for this specific class. Materials, colors and participation conditions depend on the local event details.

Michaels · Official promotional photograph
PETSMART
Official image · Official photograph from PetSmart’s current Halloween event announcement
2026/10/17 · 10:00–16:00
No purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 17: Free pet treats and totes for the first 50

How to qualifyFree Tricks for Treats event; the announcement says all stores participate. The first 50 attendees can receive a Halloween PetSmart tote. Gifts are first come, first served, while supplies last.

Visit pet treat stations, collect coloring pages and stickers, and use the seasonal photo backdrop. Costumes are optional; pets must meet the store’s pet policy. Check San Jose Almaden before visiting.

Reviewed 2026-10-05

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Official photograph supplied by PetSmart with its October 1, 2026 event release. This promotes costumes, is not an event-day photograph, and does not mean the costume is free.

PetSmart · Official promotional photograph
MICHAELS
Official image · Official Michaels photograph of this event’s craft project
Oct 18, 2026 · 13:00–15:00, local store time
Purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 18: Buy a jar and make a Halloween lantern

How to qualifyRecommended for ages 13+. Buy the required jar; decorating supplies are provided. Check the jar price with your store.

The Witching Hours session runs 1–3 PM. Select a Bay Area store and confirm the event and supplies before attending; the free instruction does not include the jar.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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Official Michaels photograph for this specific class. Materials, colors and participation conditions depend on the local event details.

Michaels · Official promotional photograph
PETSMART
2026/10/18 · 12:00–14:00
No purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 18: Free introduction to snakes, spiders and beetles

How to qualifyFree Meet the Spooky Pets experience. The announcement says all stores participate; no pet or supply purchase is required. Featured animals vary by store.

Associates explain specialty pets’ care and activities. This session does not give away pets or promise the first-50 tote; those totes belong to the separate Oct 17 and 25 event.

Reviewed 2026-10-05

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LOWE’S · MRBEAST
Official image · Official Lowe’s MrBeast Day giveaway artwork
Sat Oct 24 · Confirm the start time with your store
No purchase requiredUpcoming

October 24: two exclusive Swarms for the first 100 members

How to qualifyLowe’s official banner says the first 100 MyLowe’s Rewards members in store get two exclusive Lowe’s Swarms. Have your membership ready; supplies are limited. The public banner does not specify a start time or child age limit, so check locally before going.

MrBeast Day is advertised on Lowe’s national website. Use the official locator for Bay Area stores; local stock has not been individually confirmed. Kits cost extra. The banner also advertises $5 off MrBeast kits and 10% off apparel that day; verify eligible products and member pricing.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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Official current Lowe’s MrBeast Day banner. The two-Swarms giveaway for the first 100 members is separate from paid kits and apparel.

Lowe’s · Official promotional image
MICHAELS
Official image · Official Michaels photograph of this event’s craft project
Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00–12:00, local store time
No purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 24: Make a chenille-stem ghost or spider for free

How to qualifyFor ages 4+. The activity is free. Confirm participation and supplies at your Bay Area store; attend with your child.

Kids Club runs 10 AM–noon, making a fuzzy ghost or spider from chenille stems. Set a reminder on the event page; available designs and quantities depend on the store.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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Official Michaels photograph for this specific class. Materials, colors and participation conditions depend on the local event details.

Michaels · Official promotional photograph
LAKESHORE LEARNING
10/24 · 11 AM–3 PM; confirm locally
No purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 24: Free Stained Glass Art craft

How to qualifyFree in-store crafts for kids. The 2026 calendar lists all locations, 11 AM–3 PM. Events may change; confirm with your store before leaving.

A Fantastical Fun stained-glass-style art activity with Kwik Stix. Check this session in the official calendar and confirm local materials; it is not a specialist glassworking course.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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MICHAELS
Official image · Official Michaels photograph of this event’s craft project
Oct 25, 2026 · 13:00–15:00, local store time
No purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 25: Free last-minute Halloween costume demonstration

How to qualifyRecommended for ages 13+. The demonstration is free; a complete costume or materials kit is not included. Confirm your store’s participation.

See quick costume-making techniques from 1–3 PM. Useful for ideas; any materials you choose to buy are charged at store prices.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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Official Michaels photograph for this specific class. Materials, colors and participation conditions depend on the local event details.

Michaels · Official promotional photograph
PETSMART
Official image · Official photograph from PetSmart’s current Halloween event announcement
2026/10/25 · 10:00–16:00
No purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 25: Free pet treats and totes for the first 50

How to qualifyFree Tricks for Treats event; the announcement says all stores participate. The first 50 attendees can receive a Halloween PetSmart tote. Gifts are first come, first served, while supplies last.

Visit pet treat stations, collect coloring pages and stickers, and use the seasonal photo backdrop. Costumes are optional; pets must meet the store’s pet policy. Check San Jose Almaden before visiting.

Reviewed 2026-10-05

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Official photograph supplied by PetSmart with its October 1, 2026 event release. This promotes costumes, is not an event-day photograph, and does not mean the costume is free.

PetSmart · Official promotional photograph
TARGET · BOOK EVENT
Official image · Official Target image of the event keychain and separately sold book
Mon Oct 26 · 9 PM–midnight
No purchase requiredUpcoming

October 26 midnight book event: keychains for the first 100

How to qualifyThe first 100 guests at participating stores receive a free keychain and a ticket to buy the book at midnight, while supplies last. The book costs extra. The page lists no membership or purchase condition for the keychain; this is not a free-book offer.

Confirmed Bay Area stores: 2485 El Camino Real in Redwood City, 533 Coleman Ave in San Jose and 950 Coddingtown Center in Santa Rosa. ACOTAR trivia is included. Preorder pickup starts at normal opening on October 27. Check your chosen store’s queue arrangements.

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Official Target promotional image for the October 26 midnight book event. The keychain is limited to the first 100 eligible guests; the book is sold separately.

Target / Sarah J. Maas · Official promotional image
DUNKIN’
2026/10/30–31
Purchase requiredUpcoming

Oct 30–31: 3X points on selected donut packs

How to qualifyActivate in the app, then buy 6 or 12 donuts, or 25 or 50 MUNCHKINS. Excludes Fancies; once per member per day.

Use app order-ahead, a Rewards ID scan or an enrolled card at participating stores. Base points only; no stacking.

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LAKESHORE LEARNING
11/7 · 11 AM–3 PM; confirm locally
No purchase requiredNext month preview

Nov 7: Free Mosaic Masterpiece craft

How to qualifyFree in-store crafts for kids. The 2026 calendar lists all locations, 11 AM–3 PM. Events may change; confirm with your store before leaving.

An Imagination Builders session themed Mosaic Masterpiece. Save the 2026 calendar and confirm arrangements and supplies with your Bay Area store closer to the date.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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LOWE’S KIDS CLUB
Official image · Official Lowe’s photograph of this Holiday Engine project
Sat Nov 14 · 10 AM–1 PM · Registration opens Oct 10
Reservation requiredNext month preview

November 14: free Holiday Engine kids’ build

How to qualifyFree Kids Workshop with MyLowe’s Rewards, a Kids Profile and advance registration. Recommended for ages 4–11 with a parent or guardian. Registration opens October 10, 2026; it was not yet open when checked.

The official schedule lists Holiday Engine. Select a Bay Area store and available time when registration opens. Builds usually take 30–45 minutes within the 10 AM–1 PM event window. Capacity varies; follow your booking confirmation.

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Official promotional photograph for Lowe’s November 14, 2026 Holiday Engine workshop, showing that project; check the official page for registration opening.

Lowe’s · Official promotional photograph
LAKESHORE LEARNING
11/21 · 11 AM–3 PM; confirm locally
No purchase requiredNext month preview

Nov 21: Free Cube Buddies craft

How to qualifyFree in-store crafts for kids. The 2026 calendar lists all locations, 11 AM–3 PM. Events may change; confirm with your store before leaving.

The Cube Buddies project in the Imagination Builders series is listed as a free children’s activity. Check the annual calendar, then your store’s hours and event arrangements.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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LAKESHORE LEARNING
12/5 · 11 AM–3 PM; confirm locally
No purchase requiredUpcoming

Dec 5: Free Festive Keepsakes craft

How to qualifyFree in-store crafts for kids. The 2026 calendar lists all locations, 11 AM–3 PM. Events may change; confirm with your store before leaving.

The official 2026 calendar lists an OOLY-themed Festive Keepsakes activity. Plan a year-end family outing, then reconfirm the program with your store near the date.

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LOWE’S KIDS CLUB
Sat Dec 12 · 10 AM–1 PM · Registration opens Nov 14
Reservation requiredUpcoming

December 12: free Holiday Trolley Car kids’ build

How to qualifyFree Kids Workshop with MyLowe’s Rewards, a Kids Profile and advance registration. Recommended for ages 4–11 with a parent or guardian. Registration opens November 14, 2026; it was not yet open when checked.

The official schedule lists Holiday Trolley Car. Select a Bay Area store and available time when registration opens. Builds usually take 30–45 minutes within the 10 AM–1 PM event window. Capacity varies; follow your booking confirmation.

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LOWE’S KIDS CLUB
Official image · Official Lowe’s photograph of this Winter Play Lodge project
Sat Jan 16, 2027 · 10 AM–1 PM · Registration opens Dec 12
Reservation requiredUpcoming

January 16: free Winter Play Lodge kids’ build

How to qualifyFree Kids Workshop with MyLowe’s Rewards, a Kids Profile and advance registration. Recommended for ages 4–11 with a parent or guardian. Registration opens December 12, 2026; it was not yet open when checked.

The official schedule lists Winter Play Lodge. Select a Bay Area store and available time when registration opens. Builds usually take 30–45 minutes within the 10 AM–1 PM event window. Capacity varies; follow your booking confirmation.

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Official promotional photograph for Lowe’s January 16, 2027 Winter Play Lodge workshop, showing that project; registration follows the opening date on the official page.

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IKEA
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Ongoing benefit · During restaurant hours
No purchase requiredOngoing perk

Regular coffee or tea for members

How to qualifyShow your IKEA Family barcode; no additional purchase required. Confirm weekend availability and eligible drinks with the store first.

Redeem in the Swedish Restaurant. Bay Area options include Emeryville and East Palo Alto. Restaurant and store hours differ.

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Official image promoting IKEA Family's free hot drink benefit. Redemption times and regular coffee and tea options vary by store.

IKEA · Official perk promotional image
STARBUCKS
Ongoing benefit · during the same café visit
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

Stay for free refills of eligible coffee and tea

How to qualifyBuy and enjoy your first drink in the café. Eligible hot or iced brewed coffee and tea refills are available during the same visit at participating stores.

Ask your barista and use a for-here cup. Refills exclude Cold Brew, Nitro, Iced Tea Lemonade, flavored iced tea and Refreshers; lattes are not included either.

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IKEA EMERYVILLE
Official image · Official IKEA As-is department photograph
Every Wednesday · Emeryville store only
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

An extra 10% off As-is items on Wednesdays at IKEA Emeryville

How to qualifyShow your IKEA Family member number at checkout. Applies only to marked As-is items; no stacking or previous purchases. As-is items cannot be returned.

4400 Shellmound Street. The current weekly rule gives an extra 10% off on October 7, 14, 21 and 28. Stock varies; no end date is published, so reconfirm before visiting.

Reviewed 2026-09-15

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Official photograph used on IKEA Emeryville’s As-is Wednesdays page. It shows the shopping setting and does not establish current stock of the pictured furniture.

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NOAH’S NY BAGELS · SAN FRANCISCO
Ongoing member benefit · Order ahead on the website or app
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

Rewards members: get a free regular coffee with an online breakfast order

How to qualifySign in to Noah’s Rewards, buy food on the website or app, add an eligible hot or iced coffee, and apply the reward. Limit one coffee per transaction at participating locations. Cannot be combined with other offers; in-bakery redemption, third-party delivery, and catering are excluded.

Select the location at 100 Bush St, Suite 102, San Francisco to check whether the reward applies. Food and applicable taxes or fees are extra; the official page does not state a universal minimum spend. Regular hot coffee comes in a choice of sizes; check specialty drinks and add-ons at checkout. No end date is published.

Reviewed 2026-09-29

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IKE’S LOVE & SANDWICHES · SAN FRANCISCO
Ongoing welcome reward · Check the issued reward’s expiration
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

New members: spend $10 to unlock a welcome sandwich

How to qualifyJoin Ike’s Love, then spend at least $10 on your next purchase to unlock the welcome sandwich reward, with a maximum discount of $18. One account per person. Signing up alone does not provide an immediate sandwich without a purchase; redemption rules may vary by location.

The SF Polk St location is at 901 Polk St. Rewards generally appear within 24 hours. Check your account reward and selected location before redeeming. The official site does not give a universal validity period for the welcome reward; the six-day limit for other prize rewards does not apply here. Charges beyond the reward are payable at checkout.

Reviewed 2026-09-29

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JAMBA · SAN JOSÉ
New-member welcome offers · One use each; check your account’s expiration dates
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

New members: 50% off a smoothie, then 50% off an eligible food item on visit two

How to qualifyFor new Jamba Rewards members only: one 50%-off smoothie reward and one 50%-off food-item reward for the second visit, each valid once. Participating locations only. Cannot be combined with other offers or rewards; third-party delivery is excluded. Check your account for expiration dates.

The Willow Glen location is at 1140 Lincoln Ave, San José. The food reward excludes bowls and grab-and-go items. Both rewards exclude add-ons, substitutions, packs, taxes, and fees. Online, app, and some phone orders carry a service fee; check the discounted total before paying.

Reviewed 2026-09-29

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TARGET · BABY REGISTRY
Ongoing · Bonus arrives 24–48 hours after qualifying
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

Baby Registry welcome kit after qualifying steps and purchase

How to qualifyJoin Circle, create a Baby Registry and add 10 unique items. You or a gift giver must purchase more than $10 from the registry. Wait 24–48 hours and accept the account bonus. One kit per year; shipping and handling cost extra.

Online redemption only, not an in-store signup gift. The stated $100 value combines samples and Circle bonuses, not $100 in full-size products. The active registry must have been created after August 15, 2023 and must not have claimed an earlier kit. Contents and redemption follow the current offer.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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TARGET CIRCLE
Issued on your birthday · Valid for 30 days
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

A birthday coupon for 5% off a purchase

How to qualifyJoin free Target Circle and add your birthday. The 5% shopping discount is issued on your birthday and lasts 30 days. Target also permits same-day issuance when you enroll on your birthday. Check your coupon’s restrictions.

Find the birthday offer in the Target app’s Wallet or your Circle dashboard, then check how and when to redeem. This requires a purchase and does not promise a free item. It is separate from the Circle Card credit-card benefit.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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TARGET · REGISTRY
Registry active at least 14 days · Coupon valid 6 months
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

Baby or wedding registry: 15% off, redeemable twice

How to qualifyCreate a genuine baby or wedding registry and join free Circle. The registry must be active for at least 14 days before an offer is generated. Baby offers usually arrive eight weeks before the due date; wedding offers arrive during the event week. Redeem up to twice.

Save the 15% Circle offer before an eligible in-store or online purchase. One offer per member, limited to one such offer in 12 months, with six-month validity and exclusions shown on the coupon. Your existing eligible registry can also serve the welcome-kit program.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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LEGO MAGAZINE
Archive photo · 2025 · Learning reference image, not a LEGO Magazine cover
Ongoing subscription · Four issues a year; first issue per confirmation email
No purchase requiredOngoing perk

Free LEGO Magazine by mail for ages 5–9, including postage

How to qualifyA parent or guardian subscribes for a child ages 5–9 using a free LEGO account and valid mailing address. No credit card or purchase is required.

Choose Sign up on the official magazine page and enter child and address details. Printing and postage are free. The next issue is listed for November 2026; new subscribers should use their confirmation email for first-delivery timing.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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CCSF Ocean Campus, archive photograph from July 2025. Campus context only; confirm the location and enrollment process for your particular class.

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TACO BELL
Official image · Official Taco Bell product image from the current welcome offer
Once per new member · 14 days after issue
No purchase requiredOngoing perk

New-member app reward: redeem within 14 days

How to qualifyJoin Taco Bell Rewards and choose a welcome reward in the app, with no purchase required. App orders for in-store or drive-thru pickup only; once per person.

Choose from the current options in the app; upgrades, substitutions and add-ons are excluded. No website orders, delivery or offer stacking. Check participating San Jose locations and availability.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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First frame of the official animated welcome-reward image on Taco Bell’s current offers page. The app’s actual offer controls the choices; each new member selects one reward.

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McDONALD'S
First-time app users · use by the end of the month
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

First app purchase of $1+ includes 10-piece McNuggets

How to qualifyFirst-time app users must opt into MyMcDonald's Rewards, spend at least $1 before tax on their first purchase at a participating location and apply the offer. Once per person; allow up to 48 hours for the offer to appear.

The official offer must be used by the last day of the month; check its exact expiry and location terms in the app. An official store listing is available for Story Road, San Jose. This is the new-user nugget offer, separate from the weekly fries deal.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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PEET'S COFFEE
Official image · Official Peet’s 125 welcome-points image
Once per new member · first qualifying order
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

New members earn 125 points on their first scanned order

How to qualifyJoin Peetnik Rewards and scan your first qualifying order to receive 125 points. Downloading the app alone does not unlock a drink. Members enrolled through Peet's Disloyalty are excluded from this welcome bonus.

The official chart offers selected brewed coffee, tea or bakery items at 50 points and selected lattes and other items at 120. Check the app, convert points into a reward, then redeem it. The Market Street store lists Peetnik Rewards participation.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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Official welcome-points image on Peet’s current rewards page. A qualifying first purchase is required; the photograph does not promise a coffee just for signing up.

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PEET'S COFFEE
Official image · Official Peet’s birthday-drink benefit photograph
Birthday reward valid 14 days · prior transaction required
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

Birthday drink: account activity required within 180 days

How to qualifyJoin Peetnik Rewards at least 7 days before your birthday and provide your birthday during registration. A scanned in-store purchase or Mobile Order Ahead order in the previous 180 days is required.

Eligible members receive one birthday drink reward, valid for 14 days; bottled beverages are excluded. Once annually, with eligible choices shown on the reward. The San Francisco Market Street store participates in the rewards program.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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Official birthday-perk photograph on Peet’s current rewards page. Drink choices, prior-purchase eligibility and redemption deadlines follow account offers and terms.

Peet’s Coffee · Official promotional photograph
HABIT BURGER & GRILL
New CharClub members · 14 days after issue
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

New members: buy an eligible drink, receive a burger

How to qualifyCreate a new CharClub account on the website or app and use the welcome offer with an eligible regular-size or larger drink. Shakes, sundaes and other Frozen Treats do not qualify. Once per person/household.

Choose a qualifying Charburger, cheeseburger or veggie burger as offered, without add-ons. Redeem at the register or while logged in online/in-app, not at kiosks or third-party platforms; no stacking. A store is listed in San Jose's Almaden area.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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HABIT BURGER & GRILL
CharClub registration day only · register redemption
No purchase requiredOngoing perk

Chocolate sundae at the register on registration day

How to qualifyCreate a new CharClub account on the website or app and redeem a Chocolate Sundae at a participating store's register that same day. No purchase required; once per person/household, while supplies last.

Confirm store participation and your account offer before redeeming. Kiosks, app, website and delivery orders are excluded. Cannot be combined with the burger welcome offer or other promotions. Check the San Jose Almaden store before visiting.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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CHIPOTLE
Official image · Official Chipotle Rewards photograph featuring chips and guacamole
New Rewards members · check account expiry
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

New members: chips and guacamole with a $5+ purchase

How to qualifyJoin Chipotle Rewards as a new member and make a purchase of at least $5 to redeem the Chips & Guac welcome reward through your account at participating stores or official ordering channels.

This welcome offer requires a minimum purchase. The current public page does not give a universal expiry; check the reward's expiry and order restrictions before going. No promotion stacking. An official store is listed on Monterey Highway, San Jose.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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Promotional photograph from Chipotle’s current Rewards page. The welcome reward requires qualifying spending and account eligibility; the pictured phone is not a giveaway.

Chipotle · Official promotional photograph
CRUMBL
Birthday benefit · reach Silver status for the year
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

Birthday dessert reward for Silver members and above

How to qualifyReach Silver status or above by earning 500 Crumbs during the year to qualify for the Free Single birthday reward. A basic Bronze sign-up does not automatically include a free birthday cookie.

Check your tier, birthday details and issued reward in your account. The voucher controls the redemption period and eligible single dessert. A store is listed on Camden Avenue, San Jose. This benefit requires qualifying rewards status.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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DUNKIN'
Guest-survey coupon · 14 days after issue
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

Guest-survey coupon: doughnut with a medium-or-larger drink

How to qualifyComplete the official guest satisfaction survey and obtain a valid coupon code. Buy a medium-or-larger Dunkin' beverage at a participating store, excluding cooler beverages, and present the code when ordering. Single use.

Receive one Classic Donut, limited to one coupon per customer per visit. App orders and offer stacking are excluded; applicable tax is extra. An official store page lists 240 El Camino Real in San Carlos; confirm participation first.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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WORLD MARKET
First Rewards enrollment · 7-day welcome coupon
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

New members: 15% off the first purchase within 7 days

How to qualifyBe at least 18, join World Market Rewards for the first time with a valid email and create your member ID. Use the welcome coupon within 7 days and identify your rewards membership at checkout.

Valid for an eligible first purchase in-store or online. Gift cards, alcohol, prior purchases, taxes and shipping are among the exclusions; check the coupon. A store is listed in Oakland. This is the free-membership offer and does not require a credit card application.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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PETSMART
First Autoship order · recurring paid orders
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

First Autoship order: 35% off, up to $20

How to qualifySign in to Treats Rewards and place your first eligible Autoship order for 35% off, capped at $20. This creates recurring paid deliveries; subsequent eligible orders generally receive 5% off. It is not a free trial.

The discount appears at checkout, subject to product and brand exclusions. Future deliveries can be changed or canceled in your account. Check the final total and shipping; standard free shipping requires an eligible order over $49 after discounts and before tax. A store is listed in San Jose's Almaden area.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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PETCO
First Autoship order · recurring paid deliveries
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

First Autoship delivery: 35% off, up to $20

How to qualifySet up Autoship for eligible products for the first time to receive 35% off the first order, up to $20. Subsequent eligible orders receive 5% off. Deliveries recur and are charged; change or cancel them in your account.

This is not a storewide coupon: exclusions apply to selected brands, prescription foods, litter and other products. Check the cart. First-order free shipping has separate spending and product conditions. An official store page lists Blossom Hill Road, San Jose.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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COLD STONE CREAMERY
My Cold Stone Club welcome offer · check expiry
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

New members: buy one Creation, get one free

How to qualifyJoin My Cold Stone Club and use the new-member BOGO Creation offer with the purchase of an eligible Creation. It is a buy-one-get-one offer, not a standalone free ice cream.

Registration also awards 25 points, which is not an immediate $5 credit. Check your account for expiry, sizes and store eligibility; a BOGO and a $5 points reward cannot be combined in one order. The San Jose Curtner Avenue store page also lists this welcome offer.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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CINNABON
New-member welcome reward · 14 days after issue
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

New members: 4-count Original BonBites with a purchase

How to qualifyJoin Cinnabon Rewards as a new member, make a purchase and apply the welcome reward at checkout for a 4-count Original BonBites. Once per person; redeem within 14 days of issue.

The current offers page also lists a MiniBon option; follow the choices on your reward. Caramel Pecan and Chocolate BonBites are excluded. No offer stacking or third-party delivery; online orders may carry service fees. A store is listed at Eastridge, San Jose.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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AUNTIE ANNE'S
New members must unlock offer · 45 days after receipt
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

Unlock a pretzel offer with a purchase, then redeem with another item

How to qualifyJoin Rewards and make a qualifying purchase of at least $1 to unlock the welcome offer. After receiving the reward, purchase one or more additional items and apply it at checkout to receive an eligible pretzel.

Choose Original, Cinnamon Sugar or Sweet Almond; single use within 45 days of receipt. No offer stacking or third-party delivery; taxes and online service fees are extra. A store is listed at Great Mall in Milpitas.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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AUNTIE ANNE'S
Birthday reward valid 30 days · $1 spend in prior year
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

Birthday pretzel with qualifying spending in the previous year

How to qualifySpend at least $1 before taxes and fees through your Rewards account in the preceding 365 days to qualify. Redeem once through that account within 30 days of receiving the birthday offer.

Redeem for an Original, Sweet Almond or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel. Prior spending is required; signing up alone does not qualify. No stacking or third-party delivery; taxes or online service fees may apply. Check the Great Mall location.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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MOD PIZZA
Official image · Official MOD Pizza Sunday kids-pizza promotion image
Every Sunday · October dates left: 11, 18 and 25
Purchase requiredOngoing perk

Sundays: Buy a regular pizza or salad, get a kids meal

How to qualifyEach regular-size pizza or salad purchased qualifies a child aged 12 or under for one Kids Meal. The official page lists code KEF2026; participating locations only.

Use in restaurants or on the official website or app. No phone orders, third-party orders or stacking; alternative crusts may cost extra. Check participation and the discount at San Jose’s Brokaw Plaza location. The promotion may end early.

Reviewed 2026-10-05

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Official image for MOD Pizza’s Sunday kids-meal offer, redeemable with a qualifying adult 11-inch pizza or salad purchase, subject to age and store conditions.

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Starbucks
Once on a designated Monday each month · check your account for the date
Purchase requiredCheck local sessions

Starbucks free customization on a designated Monday

How to qualifyRewards members purchase a beverage and apply the coupon; one customization worth up to $2 before tax, not combinable with other Rewards.

This covers customization, not a free beverage. The brand chooses the Monday each month; select the coupon at checkout or tell the barista. Do not assume every Monday qualifies without a valid coupon.

Reviewed 2026-10-02

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Krispy Kreme
New-member welcome offer · check the account coupon's expiration
Purchase requiredCheck local sessions

Krispy Kreme new-member doughnut: next purchase required

How to qualifyJoin Rewards and redeem the welcome offer with your next purchase at a participating shop; a purchase is required.

The Rewards page offers one favorite doughnut with your next purchase. Confirm coupon issuance, eligible products and the local shop; do not apply older claims of a free dozen or instant redemption.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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Wendy's
Current website Wednesday/Friday offers · subject to the app and local restaurant
Purchase requiredCheck local sessions

Wendy's Wednesday nuggets and Friday fries: both require $5 purchase

How to qualifyUse an app offer with a $5 purchase: 6-piece nuggets on Wednesday or any-size fries on Friday. Offers cannot be combined.

The website gives no universal end date. Select a specific Bay Area restaurant and check the account coupon, taxes and order conditions first. The two offers apply on different weekdays, not together on one order.

Reviewed 2026-10-02

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LOWE’S REWARDS
Occasional · Check your member events page first
No purchase requiredCheck local sessions

Free member-gift events: check the current offer and store

How to qualifyMyLowe’s Rewards is free and does not require a credit card. Lowe’s confirms occasional member gifts, with dates, quantities and participating stores governed by each event. Signing up does not guarantee an immediate gift.

Sign in to member events, then confirm the start time and stock with your Bay Area store. Social posts featuring buckets, magnets or totes may refer to different months or years. Verify the current official rules before making a special trip.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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LEGO · HILLSDALE
Ongoing program · Check Hillsdale dates and spaces
Reservation requiredCheck local sessions

Free Little Builder classes for ages 2–5

How to qualifyThe Hillsdale store lists the workshops as free, recommended for ages 2–5 with a supervising adult. Confirm local availability and reserve first.

At 341 Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo, monthly hands-on building supports developmental skills. Confirm the booking location from the local store page because generic links may lead out of state. A take-home set is not promised.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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TODAY AT APPLE · BAY AREA
Archive photo · 2017 · Digital-learning reference image, not an Apple class or device display
Free reservation · Choose a Bay Area store and available session
Reservation requiredCheck local sessions

Free family session: Make Earth-inspired comics on iPad

How to qualifyA free Today at Apple session with devices provided. A parent or guardian must stay throughout; an adult meeting the booking requirements must register.

Find Kids: Create Comics Inspired by Planet Earth and create with photos, drawing and stickers on iPad. Select a nearby Apple Store to check dates; sessions are not available at every store every day.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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TODAY AT APPLE · BAY AREA
Archive photo · 2017 · Digital-learning reference image, not an Apple class or device display
Free reservation · Dates and remaining spaces vary by store
Reservation requiredCheck local sessions

Free session for ages 6–10: Make an interactive storybook

How to qualifyRecommended for children ages 6–10 and their families. Devices including iPad are provided; a parent or guardian must book and remain throughout.

Select Kids: Create an Interactive Story of Kindness to make a story with drawings, sounds and 3D shapes. Choose a Bay Area store and available time, then follow the booking confirmation.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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THE HOME DEPOT
Ongoing program · Usually first Saturday at 9 AM; check availability
Reservation requiredCheck local sessions

Free kids’ building workshop: Check the next local booking

How to qualifyThe official Kids Workshops program is free in store, while supplies last. Select a Bay Area store and use Register Now to confirm the session and register.

Build the project announced for your booked session. The Oct 3 event has ended; this is the ongoing booking program. The next project and remaining supplies are unconfirmed, so do not rely on an old poster for kit pickup.

Reviewed 2026-10-04

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DUNKIN’
Limited time · No common end date published
Purchase requiredCheck local sessions

$6 meal: Sandwich, hash browns and a medium coffee

How to qualifyParticipating stores offer a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich, Hash Browns and a medium hot or iced coffee for $6. No substitutions.

A paid meal deal; check tax and participation before ordering. Cannot be combined with other offers. Check San Carlos’s menu.

Reviewed 2026-10-05

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In this guide

  1. 🎁Find giveaways, activities and deals by brand
  2. 01Choose the redemption method, then find a convenient store
  3. 02Target: check the participating-store list
  4. 03Lowe’s and craft activities: reserve your child's place
  5. 04Welcome rewards: wait for the voucher before ordering
  6. Official references

Get informed, then take the next step.

On this page 4 sections
  1. 🎁Find giveaways, activities and deals by brand
  2. 01Choose the redemption method, then find a convenient store
  3. 02Target: check the participating-store list
  4. 03Lowe’s and craft activities: reserve your child's place
  5. 04Welcome rewards: wait for the voucher before ordering
  6. Official references
Birthday perks and downloadable social cards

Birthday rewards often require advance registration. Prepare ahead.

Everyday Bay Area freebies

Libraries, printing, seeds, museums and park passes.

The full October deals list

Explore free museum days, public services and local limited-time offers.

Official resources and service links

Check the original sources for your circumstances. Admission prices, hours, rules, and services may change.

  • IKEA Family hot drink perk(opens in a new tab)

    Show your IKEA Family barcode; no additional purchase required. Confirm weekend availability and eligible drinks with the store first.

  • Café refill choices and exclusions(opens in a new tab)

    Buy and enjoy your first drink in the café. Eligible hot or iced brewed coffee and tea refills are available during the same visit at participating stores.

  • Firefighting Plane official date and registration(opens in a new tab)

    MyLowe’s Rewards, a child’s Kids Profile and advance registration are required. Recommended for ages 4–11 with an adult. Free; availability varies by store.

  • IKEA Emeryville As-is Wednesday terms(opens in a new tab)

    Show your IKEA Family member number at checkout. Applies only to marked As-is items; no stacking or previous purchases. As-is items cannot be returned.

  • IKEA US official terms · 20% off kids’ beds and mattresses(opens in a new tab)

    IKEA Family or Business Network members save 20% on eligible products. Not all children’s furniture qualifies; cannot be combined with other offers.

  • Noah’s official free-coffee-with-purchase terms(opens in a new tab)

    Sign in to Noah’s Rewards, buy food on the website or app, add an eligible hot or iced coffee, and apply the reward. Limit one coffee per transaction at participating locations. Cannot be combined with other offers; in-bakery redemption, third-party delivery, and catering are excluded.

  • Ike’s official welcome reward terms and $18 limit(opens in a new tab)

    Join Ike’s Love, then spend at least $10 on your next purchase to unlock the welcome sandwich reward, with a maximum discount of $18. One account per person. Signing up alone does not provide an immediate sandwich without a purchase; redemption rules may vary by location.

  • Jamba official welcome rewards and exclusions FAQ(opens in a new tab)

    For new Jamba Rewards members only: one 50%-off smoothie reward and one 50%-off food-item reward for the second visit, each valid once. Participating locations only. Cannot be combined with other offers or rewards; third-party delivery is excluded. Check your account for expiration dates.

  • Current 2026 Starbucks Rewards terms(opens in a new tab)

    Rewards members purchase a beverage and apply the coupon; one customization worth up to $2 before tax, not combinable with other Rewards.

  • McDonald's official U.S. Deals page(opens in a new tab)

    Opt into Rewards in the app and spend at least $1 before tax at a participating restaurant; excludes McDelivery.

  • Krispy Kreme current official welcome offer (purchase required)(opens in a new tab)

    Join Rewards and redeem the welcome offer with your next purchase at a participating shop; a purchase is required.

  • Wendy's official Offers & Coupons page(opens in a new tab)

    Use an app offer with a $5 purchase: 6-piece nuggets on Wednesday or any-size fries on Friday. Offers cannot be combined.

  • Target official eos event and gift-with-purchase conditions(opens in a new tab)

    Visit a participating store for eos fall body-mist and lotion demos. The official page labels the pouch a gift with purchase: buy eos, ages 16+, while supplies last. Confirm your store’s qualifying purchase rules and stock.

  • Target official midnight book event(opens in a new tab)

    The first 100 guests at participating stores receive a free keychain and a ticket to buy the book at midnight, while supplies last. The book costs extra. The page lists no membership or purchase condition for the keychain; this is not a free-book offer.

  • Target official limited-time new Circle member offer(opens in a new tab)

    For new members joining free Target Circle September 27–October 5, 2026: 15% off the first purchase. Enrollment is free, but redemption requires spending. Existing members are not eligible.

  • Target official Baby Registry Welcome Kit requirements(opens in a new tab)

    Join Circle, create a Baby Registry and add 10 unique items. You or a gift giver must purchase more than $10 from the registry. Wait 24–48 hours and accept the account bonus. One kit per year; shipping and handling cost extra.

  • Target official birthday discount and 30-day validity(opens in a new tab)

    Join free Target Circle and add your birthday. The 5% shopping discount is issued on your birthday and lasts 30 days. Target also permits same-day issuance when you enroll on your birthday. Check your coupon’s restrictions.

  • Target official registry completion offer terms(opens in a new tab)

    Create a genuine baby or wedding registry and join free Circle. The registry must be active for at least 14 days before an offer is generated. Baby offers usually arrive eight weeks before the due date; wedding offers arrive during the event week. Redeem up to twice.

  • Lowe’s official MrBeast Day giveaway banner(opens in a new tab)

    Lowe’s official banner says the first 100 MyLowe’s Rewards members in store get two exclusive Lowe’s Swarms. Have your membership ready; supplies are limited. The public banner does not specify a start time or child age limit, so check locally before going.

  • Lowe’s official future workshop calendar and Kids Club rules(opens in a new tab)

    Free Kids Workshop with MyLowe’s Rewards, a Kids Profile and advance registration. Recommended for ages 4–11 with a parent or guardian. Registration opens December 12, 2026; it was not yet open when checked.

  • Lowe’s official Builder Recognition terms through 2026(opens in a new tab)

    For families already attending free Kids Workshops: children ages 4+ who complete 12 qualifying builds and retain the physical badges may receive a Kobalt kids’ tool bag or a similar-value substitute after validation. No purchase required; limited supplies.

  • Lowe’s official free member-gift information(opens in a new tab)

    MyLowe’s Rewards is free and does not require a credit card. Lowe’s confirms occasional member gifts, with dates, quantities and participating stores governed by each event. Signing up does not guarantee an immediate gift.

  • Michaels official event details and 2026 schedule(opens in a new tab)

    For ages 4+. The activity is free. Select your Bay Area store on the event page to confirm participation and supplies.

  • Michaels official event details and 2026 schedule(opens in a new tab)

    Recommended for ages 13+. Purchase the jar; decorating and ghost-making supplies are provided. The complete project is not free.

  • Michaels official event details and 2026 schedule(opens in a new tab)

    For ages 4+. The event is listed as free, with crafts, games and giveaways. Confirm participation and availability with your store.

  • Michaels official event details and 2026 schedule(opens in a new tab)

    Recommended for ages 13+. Buy the required jar; decorating supplies are provided. Check the jar price with your store.

  • Michaels official event details and 2026 schedule(opens in a new tab)

    For ages 4+. The activity is free. Confirm participation and supplies at your Bay Area store; attend with your child.

  • Michaels official event details and 2026 schedule(opens in a new tab)

    Recommended for ages 13+. The demonstration is free; a complete costume or materials kit is not included. Confirm your store’s participation.

  • Lakeshore official 2026 free kids’ event calendar (PDF)(opens in a new tab)

    Free in-store crafts for kids. The 2026 calendar lists all locations, 11 AM–3 PM. Events may change; confirm with your store before leaving.

  • IKEA US official food offers · Soup, Oct 7–Nov 11(opens in a new tab)

    IKEA Family members can add an available soup for $1 with an entrée purchase. The entrée costs extra; the soup is not free.

  • LEGO Hillsdale official store page · Free preschool building classes(opens in a new tab)

    The Hillsdale store lists the workshops as free, recommended for ages 2–5 with a supervising adult. Confirm local availability and reserve first.

  • LEGO official free magazine · Age, mailing and subscription rules(opens in a new tab)

    A parent or guardian subscribes for a child ages 5–9 using a free LEGO account and valid mailing address. No credit card or purchase is required.

  • Apple official · Kids Earth-inspired comics session(opens in a new tab)

    A free Today at Apple session with devices provided. A parent or guardian must stay throughout; an adult meeting the booking requirements must register.

  • Apple official · Kids interactive kindness story session(opens in a new tab)

    Recommended for children ages 6–10 and their families. Devices including iPad are provided; a parent or guardian must book and remain throughout.

  • Home Depot official free kids’ workshops and registration(opens in a new tab)

    The official Kids Workshops program is free in store, while supplies last. Select a Bay Area store and use Register Now to confirm the session and register.

  • World Market official Rewards rules(opens in a new tab)

    Be at least 18, join World Market Rewards for the first time with a valid email and create your member ID. Use the welcome coupon within 7 days and identify your rewards membership at checkout.

  • Taco Bell official welcome-offer terms(opens in a new tab)

    Join Taco Bell Rewards and choose a welcome reward in the app, with no purchase required. App orders for in-store or drive-thru pickup only; once per person.

  • McDonald's official new-app-user offer(opens in a new tab)

    First-time app users must opt into MyMcDonald's Rewards, spend at least $1 before tax on their first purchase at a participating location and apply the offer. Once per person; allow up to 48 hours for the offer to appear.

  • Peetnik Rewards official birthday conditions(opens in a new tab)

    Join Peetnik Rewards at least 7 days before your birthday and provide your birthday during registration. A scanned in-store purchase or Mobile Order Ahead order in the previous 180 days is required.

  • Habit official Free Sundae terms(opens in a new tab)

    Create a new CharClub account on the website or app and redeem a Chocolate Sundae at a participating store's register that same day. No purchase required; once per person/household, while supplies last.

  • Chipotle official Rewards welcome offer(opens in a new tab)

    Join Chipotle Rewards as a new member and make a purchase of at least $5 to redeem the Chips & Guac welcome reward through your account at participating stores or official ordering channels.

  • Crumbl official reward tiers and birthday benefit(opens in a new tab)

    Reach Silver status or above by earning 500 Crumbs during the year to qualify for the Free Single birthday reward. A basic Bronze sign-up does not automatically include a free birthday cookie.

  • Dunkin' official guest-survey redemption rules(opens in a new tab)

    Complete the official guest satisfaction survey and obtain a valid coupon code. Buy a medium-or-larger Dunkin' beverage at a participating store, excluding cooler beverages, and present the code when ordering. Single use.

  • PetSmart official promotion and Autoship terms(opens in a new tab)

    Sign in to Treats Rewards and place your first eligible Autoship order for 35% off, capped at $20. This creates recurring paid deliveries; subsequent eligible orders generally receive 5% off. It is not a free trial.

  • Petco official Autoship help and first-order offer(opens in a new tab)

    Set up Autoship for eligible products for the first time to receive 35% off the first order, up to $20. Subsequent eligible orders receive 5% off. Deliveries recur and are charged; change or cancel them in your account.

  • Cold Stone official welcome offer and FAQ(opens in a new tab)

    Join My Cold Stone Club and use the new-member BOGO Creation offer with the purchase of an eligible Creation. It is a buy-one-get-one offer, not a standalone free ice cream.

  • Cinnabon official new-member welcome terms(opens in a new tab)

    Join Cinnabon Rewards as a new member, make a purchase and apply the welcome reward at checkout for a 4-count Original BonBites. Once per person; redeem within 14 days of issue.

  • Auntie Anne's official birthday-offer conditions(opens in a new tab)

    Spend at least $1 before taxes and fees through your Rewards account in the preceding 365 days to qualify. Redeem once through that account within 30 days of receiving the birthday offer.

  • Lowe’s official Money Days dates and prize announcement(opens in a new tab)

    The official page confirms the in-store time and chances to win MyLowe’s Money or other prizes. Full eligibility, purchase requirements and quantities still need checking with your store.

  • Shake Shack official October 2026 offer and terms(opens in a new tab)

    Spend $10 on other food or drinks, add the eligible sandwich and enter SCARYGOOD in capitals. Use an in-store kiosk, official app or website; one per order.

  • Wendy’s official 2026 Boo! Books price, sale dates and redemption rules(opens in a new tab)

    Buy a $1 booklet at participating US restaurants while available. It contains five free Jr. Frosty coupons; no additional purchase is needed when redeeming a Frosty coupon.

  • Smashburger official 2026 Wednesday terms and participating stores(opens in a new tab)

    Purchase an adult entrée, side and drink to receive a kids meal for a child aged 12 or under. Order in person at a participating restaurant.

  • MOD official Sunday kids meal promotion and code(opens in a new tab)

    Each regular-size pizza or salad purchased qualifies a child aged 12 or under for one Kids Meal. The official page lists code KEF2026; participating locations only.

  • PetSmart official 2026 in-store Halloween announcement(opens in a new tab)

    Free Meet the Spooky Pets experience. The announcement says all stores participate; no pet or supply purchase is required. Featured animals vary by store.

  • Dunkin’ official October 2026 offers and terms(opens in a new tab)

    Participating stores offer a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich, Hash Browns and a medium hot or iced coffee for $6. No substitutions.

Official brand events, participating stores and membership rules reviewed October 4–5, 2026; see each card for its review date. Every card retains its source. Availability, gifts and account offers follow the brand’s current terms. Only details supported by official sources are published; past years’ dates are not used to predict this year’s events.

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