Autumn is officially here, bringing with it football season and Halloween. You are probably already seeing chips, beer and other game day foods and beverages on sale at your local market, as well coupons for the various haunt attractions on the counters of fast food eateries and drug stores. This is also a good time to look for the last of the end-of-summer and back-to-school sales.
HAUNTING SAVINGS
AAA members can get big discounts on fun during the Halloween season. There is 30 percent off of Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor tickets and up to $46 off Knott’s Scary Farm and $36 off Knott’s Spooky Farm admission, plus up to $33 off general admission and $20 off express passes for Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. All offers are good on select dates only. For complete information, go to www.aaa.com/discounts
COMFY DEALS
Arizona Leather Interiors has a smattering of stores across the Southland, but only the one in Chino is also a clearance center. There you’ll find deeply reduced prices on leather chairs, sofas, ottomans, sectionals and more. For example, an Albany sectional with ottoman retails for $6,798 and has been reduced to $3,449 and a Sherman Oaks reclining sofa that retails for $3,699 is on clearance for $1,799. Shop 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Monday at 4235 Schaefer Ave., Chino. For more information, call 909-993-5101 or go to www.arizonaleather.com.
GAME DAY EATS
Aldi markets are offering a range of goodies perfect for football parties or tailgating at discounted prices. For grilling, there’s organic grass-fed ribeye steak for $9.99 per pound, Mediterranean and Zesty Mediterranean chicken kabobs for $4.49 and bourbon smoked sausage for $2.49, plus condiments like Moonshine Sauce $2.29, Inglehoffer mustards $2.39 and a Tailgate Rub Pack for $2.29. Other bargains include Little Salad Bar guacamole $2.99, SimplyNature organic multigrain tortilla chips $2.89, Sangriana Sangria $5.99 and Wicked Grove Very Berry hard cider $6.89. For locations and more information, go to www.aldi.us.
NATURE’S CALLING
Every Kid in a Park is offering a National Parks 2018-2019 Pass free to fourth graders and their families. The passes are good for free admission for all children under 16 and up to three adults to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites, including Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon national parks through Aug. 31. For complete information and to obtain a pass, go to https://everykidinapark.gov.
SHOP AND HELP
When you shop at the Made by DWC stores in Los Angeles, you’ll save 30-90 percent on new and resale brand and designer apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories. You will also find deals on candles, cards, gift sets, journals and soaps. But best of all 100 percent of the profits benefit the Downtown Women’s Center with serves homeless and formerly homeless women. Visit Made by DWC 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at 325 S. Los Angeles St., 213-225-8020, or 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at 438 S. San Pedro St., 213-213-2881. For more information, go to https://madebydwc.org.
WELL READ
There are two Friends of the Library Rancho Cucamonga book stores where you can find bargains on books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, board games, stationery items and more. Shop 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Paul A. Biane Library, Victoria Gardens, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, 909-774-3970, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the Archibald Library, 7368 Archibald Ave., 909-477-2720. For more information, go to www.cityofrc.us.
TWO GOOD
Taco Bell has just brought back a popular burrito with the $2 Beefy Crunch Burrito and Baja Blast Duo deal. You may heat up with the burrito made with Flamin’ Hot Fritos without worries, as the Mtn Dew Baja Blast will cool down your tastebuds. For more information and restaurant locations, go to www.tacobell.com.
GOT DINNER?
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is now offering a new 3-course meal for one starting at $11.99. You may pick from a house or caesar side salad, four appetizer choices and nine different entrees. Also, through Sept. 30, you may enjoy a 10-ounce draft of Samuel Adams OctoberFest beer for $2. For locations and more information, go to www.applebees.com/en.
