San Antonio 4th Of July Events: Best Fireworks, Festivals, And Celebrations

Looking for the best place to enjoy your Fourth of July in San Antonio?  

The Alamo City is known for doing their July 4 events up right, and there are lots of free and inexpensive family-friendly events happening around town that weekend.

Here's a list of the best fireworks shows, celebrations, and events scheduled for the 4th of July in and around San Antonio and throughout the Hill Country:

Military Freebies: Free Happy Hour At Piranha Killer Sushi July 4

Here's one of the coolest military freebies I've seen in quite awhile -- Piranha Killer Sushi will offer a free cocktail, beer, or glass of wine to any active duty or retired military service member on Thursday, July 4, 2013!

Just show your military ID card to score your free drink.  It looks like happy hour runs between 4pm and 6pm at the Quarry Crossing location here in San Antonio, but this deal will be available throughout the day as well.

Plus military personnel receive 15% off their meal whenever they eat at Piranha and show their ID card!

Best Sales & Deals At Paul Mitchell San Antonio For July 2013

If you're looking for an inexpensive way to update your personal style or just indulge in some pampering, you should swing into the San Antonio Paul Mitchell training school during July 2013.

They have quite a few excellent deals for savvy customers -- and all their students provide services under the direct supervision of an instructor, so you don't have to worry about walking out with a lopsided haircut (unless that's the look you're going for.)

I have been getting facials there pretty frequently for the last couple of years, and have never had a bad experience -- and you really can't beat a 60-minute facial for just $20!

Here are the deals coming up at Paul Mitchell for July 2013:

Best Buy Reward Zone Dining: Score $20 For Free At San Antonio Restaurants

San Antonio residents that join the Best Buy Reward  Zone Dining program in June 2013 have the opportunity to earn $20 in free Best Buy gift certificates!

Reward Zone Dining is a free program that links your credit card or debit card with your Best Buy Reward Zone card.  Then, when you use your credit card or debit card at various San Antonio restaurants, you'll earn points towards free Reward Zone gift certificates.

Through June 30, you'll get 1000 bonus points on your first dine -- which means $20 in free Best Buy shopping for you!

San Antonio Animal Care: Free Spay Or Neuter Services For Select Zip Codes

San Antonio residents who live in select zip codes around the city can get their dogs or cats spayed or neutered for free through SpaySA!

SpaySA is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing overpopulation of dogs and cats in San Antonio.  Since their inception in 1997, the organization has provided over 120,000 no-cost or low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for pets in the metropolitan area.

In addition to the free animal care services offered to 20 different San Antonio zip codes, all city residents can score low cost vet services through SpaySA, including discounted micro-chipping, a low-cost rabies vaccine, cheap nail trims, and much more.

San Antonio Missions Used Car Giveaway June 28, 2013

If you've been meaning to catch a San Antonio Missions baseball game this summer, I strongly suggest you snag tickets for the Security Service Federal Credit Union Used Car Night on Friday, June 28.

12 -- yes, that's twelve -- lucky fans will drive away that night in a new-to-them used car!  Cars to be given away include a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser and a 2001 Ford Expedition.

San Antonio Book Of Free 2013: Buy 1 Get 2 Free Sale

Here's an amazing deal to consider on the San Antonio Book of Free 2013 -- from now through Thursday, June 27, you can score 3 books for the price of just one, shipped for free!

Normally one of the Best Restaurants Book of Free rings in at $75, so that's like paying $25 apiece for yours.

Here are a few of the offers inside:

Starbucks Deal: Win Free Coffee For A Year June 25, 2013

I have terrific news for all you caffeine-fueled San Antonio residents out there -- we have a new Starbucks store opening in town this week, which means we have a chance to win free coffee for a year!

You heard me, free coffee...for a whole year.

The new Starbucks store at Harry Wurzbach & Rittiman Road opens for business on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 -- and the first 100 people through the door score free coffee for a year!

AMC Summer Nights 2013: $3 Movies At Rivercenter 9

Here's a cool promotion running at San Antonio Rivercenter 9 this summer -- each week, you can catch select blockbuster movies for $3 per ticket!

The AMC Summer Nights promotion begins June 24, 2013, and runs through August 14.  Each week features a different $3 movie available to see Monday through Wednesday, and all showtimes are at 10pm.

Here's the list of featured films:

Free Wonder Bumpers If Spurs Win From Go Mama Go

Here's yet another reason to root for the San Antonio Spurs as they take on the Miami Heat tonight in Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals.

If the Spurs win and take the championship, Go Mama Go will give away free wonder bumpers to San Antonio moms-to-be!

Laser Legend Coupons: Buy One Game, Get One Free

Here's a new coupon perfect for keeping teens and tweens busy and cool during the long, hot San Antonio summer -- a BOGO deal for Laser Legend in Live Oak!

You can use the printable coupon to get a second game of laser tag for free when you buy the first game at regular price.

China Garden: Free Egg Rolls For Lunch June 17, 2013

Here's an awesome free food offer for hungry San Antonio residents and visitors -- you can get two free egg roll appetizers for lunch at China Garden on Monday, June 17, 2013!

The free egg rolls are available between 11am and 2pm when you print this coupon or show it on your smartphone to the China Garden cashier.

Keep in mind that the coupon isn't valid on online orders -- you must go into the restaurant yourself to snag your freebie.

Taco Cabana Deal: Free Breakfast Tacos June 17, 2013

Woot woot -- the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat tonight, and are now leading 3-2 in the NBA Finals.  What an exciting series this has been so far!

The win means all Spurs fans can score a free breakfast taco from Taco Cabana restaurants on Monday, June 17, 2013 -- no purchase required.

Natural Bridge Caverns Coupons: Save Up To $12 On Your Visit

If you're planning a family trip to the Natural Bridge Caverns just outside of San Antonio, I have an awesome coupon for you!

Through January 14, 2014, you can save $2 off any adult Discovery Tour ticket, and/or $1 off any child's Discovery Tour ticket to the Natural Bridge Caverns.


The Discovery Tour normally costs $19.99 per adult and $11.99 for kids ages 3-11, and lasts 75 minutes.

You can use your coupon for up to 6 tickets, for a total savings of up to $12!

Note: If you'd enjoy spending the whole day in the caverns, there's a 3-hour Combo Tour pass you can purchase online as well.

Print your Natural Bridge Caverns coupon here.

See the master list of free or discount summer activities in San Antonio here.

San Antonio Zoo Days: Half Price Admission Tuesdays Through Summer

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer?  You can score half-priced admission to the San Antonio zoo every Tuesday from now through August 2013!

That means it costs just $6 per adult admission and a mere $4.75 per child -- no coupons needed!

Father's Day Deals: Dads Eat Free At San Antonio Willie's Grill & Icehouse

The popular San Antonio restaurant Willie's Grill & Icehouse is offering a sweet deal for Father's Day this year -- from now through June 20, 2013, dads can eat for free!

You just need to bring in the new Willie's coupon for a free entree with purchase of a second entree and two beverages.  It's good for dine-in only.

Taco Cabana Deal: Free Breakfast Tacos June 12, 2013

UPDATE: Looking for the free Taco Cabana coupon for Monday, June 17?  Go here.

Woot woot -- the Spurs beat the Miami Heat tonight, and are now leading 2-1 in the NBA Finals!

That means all Spurs fans can score a free breakfast taco from Taco Cabana Wednesday, June 12, 2013 -- no purchase required!

Father's Day Freebies 2013: Free $15 Dough Gift Card For Dads On June 16

The awesome San Antonio restaurant Dough Pizzeria Napoletana will be giving out free $15 gift cards to any dads who eat there on Father's Day!

Just go here to sign up for the Dough newsletter, then present a copy of the newsletter to the manager on duty for your freebies.  In addition, all dads will receive 15% off their bills on Father's Day.

The gift cards can be used Sundays through Wednesdays beginning June 17, 2013.  One gift card per dad, and all gift cards must be redeemed by October 1, 2013.

Free Shipley's Donuts For National Doughnut Day 2013

Swing by your San Antonio Shipley's location anytime before noon on Friday, June 7 and score a free glazed donut!

It's in honor of National Doughnut Day 2013 (or Do-Nut Day, as Shipley's spells it.)

I am personally calling it Free Food in San Antonio Day, though, since we also have free breakfast tacos at Taco Cabana and free coffee at Valero Corner Stores this morning.

Free NBA Finals Viewing Parties At San Antonio Alamo Drafthouse Locations

It looks like all three San Antonio Drafthouse locations will be hosting free Spurs viewing parties for the NBA Finals this year!

You can gather with other fans and watch the Spurs take on the Miami Heat for free, although you'll need to swing by and pick up a ticket earlier in the day.

Taco Cabana Title Watch: Free Breakfast Tacos If Spurs Win

UPDATE:  We WILL need coupons for these freebies this year -- print your coupon here for June 17, 2013 only!

Just an FYI that the Taco Cabana Title Watch promotion begins today.

For those of you who don't know, Taco Cabana will give away free breakfast tacos the morning after a Spurs win -- just another reason to root for them during the NBA finals this week.

Broadway Reach Pass: Discount Admission Into San Antonio Institutions

Well, here's an awesome discount deal for anyone either planning a trip to San Antonio, or for those of us who live here and have staycations on the calendar this summer!

Buy yourself a Broadway Reach pass for discounted admission to seven attractions or institutions around San Antonio, including:

Free Dog Training Classes At PetSmart June 2013

PetSmart is offering a free loose-leash walking seminar to dog owners at all San Antonio stores during June 2013!

This may sound like really basic stuff, but I can tell you my dog still struggles with not pulling on his leash when he sees another dog...or a bird...or a squirrel!

Free San Antonio Missions Jerseys June 7, 2013

The first 1500 fans through the door on Adrian Beltre Jersey Night on Friday, June 7, 2013 will receive a free commemorative San Antonio Missions jersey!

I had no idea Beltre had originally started his baseball career as part of the Missions before going to the majors.  I thoroughly enjoyed watching him play for the Rangers last season!

Free Texas Folklife Festival Admission For 2013 Volunteers

Did you know that volunteers for the 2013 Texas Folklife Festival receive free admission all weekend long?

Festival organizers need help Friday, June 7 (5 p.m. – 11 p.m.), Saturday, June 8 (11 a.m. – 11 p.m.) and Sunday, June 9 (12 p.m. – 7 p.m.) to do things like take tickets, stamp hands, man a lost child center, or assist with children's crafts & game stations.

Here's what you'll score in exchange for helping out:

Clay Casa San Antonio: Free Glass Pendants For Teachers

The San Antonio paint-your-own-pottery store Clay Casa is offering a sweet little deal for teachers in honor of the last week of school.

Now through Saturday, June 8, any teacher who comes by the Embassy Oaks store and shows their school ID will get to create a glass pendant for free!