This week's local deals, grocery sales, free stuff and cheap things to do in Nebraska's biggest cities. Pick yours.
Population 486,051
34 local deals · 227 grocery sales · 1 free item · 20 events · 30 food specials · 35 chain deals · 45 birthday freebies
Population 291,082
35 local deals · 203 grocery sales · 16 events · 27 food specials · 31 chain deals · 36 birthday freebies
Population 64,176
268 grocery sales · 21 events · 7 food specials · 30 chain deals · 25 birthday freebies
Population 53,131
70 grocery sales · 9 events · 5 food specials · 21 chain deals · 11 birthday freebies
Population 33,790
145 grocery sales · 18 events · 4 food specials · 21 chain deals · 13 birthday freebies
Population 27,141
210 grocery sales · 5 events · 1 food special · 19 chain deals · 6 birthday freebies
Population 25,152
134 grocery sales · 15 chain deals · 1 birthday freebie
Population 24,955
95 grocery sales · 20 events · 15 chain deals · 6 birthday freebies
Population 24,159
1 local deal · 243 grocery sales · 20 events · 6 food specials · 27 chain deals · 25 birthday freebies
Population 24,028
120 grocery sales · 7 events · 13 chain deals · 3 birthday freebies
Action Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical, Lincoln
Homeowners replacing or adding an AC or furnace can get an instant Carrier rebate of up to $1,700 through the program.
Checked Thu, Nov 5
Best Life Fitness, Papillion
Best Life Fitness in La Vista offers new clients their first three coached group training sessions at no cost.
Checked Thu, Nov 5
AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care, Omaha
AAMCO lists free inspections on its coupons page, so call to get started.
Checked Tue, Nov 3
Advanced Skin + Body Aesthetics, Lincoln
All Colorescience skin care and sun protection products are 25% off during the Black Friday sale.
Checked Thu, Nov 5
Advanced Skin + Body Aesthetics, Lincoln
For one day, new and existing clients pay $9.50 per unit for Jeuveau, plus eligible patients can get $80 off through Jeuveau Rewards.
Checked Thu, Nov 5
All Pro Heating and Air Conditioning, Lincoln
Veterans, seniors, teachers and first responders get 10% off service.
Checked Thu, Nov 5
All Pro Heating and Air Conditioning, Lincoln
New customers get $50 off their first completed AC or furnace repair.
Checked Thu, Nov 5
All Pro Heating and Air Conditioning, Lincoln
Save $500 on a new high-efficiency AC or furnace, and the in-home estimate is free.
Checked Thu, Nov 5
Thu, Nov 5 to Tue, Dec 1, All day
Visit Omaha, Omaha
Thu, Nov 5 to Sun, Jan 17, All day
Visit Omaha, Papillion
Thu, Nov 5 to Sat, Jan 9, All day
Visit Omaha, Bellevue
Thu, Nov 5 to Thu, Dec 31, All day
Visit Lincoln, Lincoln
Fri, Nov 6, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Norfolk Public Library, Children's Activity Room, Norfolk
Fri, Nov 6, 7 pm to 8 pm
Visit Kearney, UNK Planetarium – Bruner Hall of Science, 2401 11th Avenue, Kearney, Kearney
Fri, Nov 6, 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Grand Island Public Library, Grand Island
Fri, Nov 6, 7 pm to 8 pm
City of Columbus, Columbus, NE 68601, Columbus
Posted Fri, Oct 23
Elkhorn just south of Maple, Omaha
Tuesday, 5 pm to close
Kids 12 and under get a free kids meal when an adult orders a full-price entree, dine-in only. At participating restaurants.
2700 North Hill Road, Lincoln
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Monday
Kids get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Dine-in guests say FREE JOEY MEAL or order online with code FREEJOEY. At participating restaurants.
Outback Steakhouse in Omaha
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Sunday
Kids get a free meal with an adult purchase of $15 or more, using code KIDS85 online. Prices vary by location.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Grand Island
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm
Get drinks and bites priced from $3 to $6, dine-in only. At participating restaurants; offers may vary.
2 Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants in Bellevue
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Most days, 3 pm to 6 pm, 9 pm to close
Weekday happy hour runs from 3 pm to 6 pm, and every night from 9 pm to close you can get $6 cocktails and $2 off starters. Prices and participation may vary.
121 2nd Avenue, Kearney
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm
Happy hour drink and food specials are offered in the bar area. At participating restaurants; not available in Alaska, Kansas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah and some other states.
11675 South 73rd Street, Papillion
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Wednesday, 10 am to 10 pm
Dine-in guests get one free slice of select pie with the purchase of an entree. At participating restaurants.
2 Village Inn restaurants in Fremont
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Monday
Kids get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Dine-in guests say FREE JOEY MEAL or order online with code FREEJOEY. At participating restaurants.
633 North 48th Street, Lincoln
Checked Sun, Nov 1
McValue Meal Deals: McChicken Meal Deal $5 or McDouble Meal Deal $6, each with 4 pc McNuggets, small fries and small drink.
lunch and dinner · participating locations; prices vary
See it on McDonald's's siteBuy One, Add One for $1: buy a full-price McValue item and add a second of equal or lesser value for $1.
every day (items vary by daypart) · participating locations; prices vary
See it on McDonald's's siteUnder $3 Menu: at least 10 items under $3, like the McChicken, McDouble, 4 pc McNuggets, Sausage McMuffin and hash browns.
all day · participating locations nationwide; prices vary
See it on McDonald's's site$4 Breakfast Meal Deal: Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit with hash browns and a small coffee.
breakfast hours · participating locations; one McDonald's page labels it limited time
See it on McDonald's's site$6 Biggie Bag: a Jr. Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, JBC or Double Stack with 4 pc nuggets, Jr. fry and small drink.
lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary
See it on Wendy's's site$4 Biggie Bites: pick one small item, like a Jr. Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, 4 pc nuggets or Jr. fries.
lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary
See it on Wendy's's site$8 Biggie Bundle: two sandwiches with Jr. fries and a small drink.
lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary
See it on Wendy's's site2 for $5: pick two of a Dave's Single, Spicy Chicken, 10 pc Spicy Nuggets or 10 pc Crispy Nuggets.
every day · participating locations; local prices vary
See it on Wendy's's siteOne free handcrafted drink, food item or bottled drink on your birthday.
How: Join Starbucks Rewards at least 7 days before your birthday, add your birthday, and make one Star-earning purchase before it. Reward appears in the app.
Green level wording; excludes alcohol, merchandise, packaged coffee and multi-serve items.
Starbucks's rewards pageSomething sweet on the house for your birthday.
How: Join Chick-fil-A One in the app. On your birthday, check the Rewards tab.
Chick-fil-A's rewards pageChoice of a birthday gift plus 2x points during your birthday month.
How: Join Ultamate Rewards (free), add your birthday and opt in to emails.
Members only; email opt-in and birthday needed.
Ulta Beauty's rewards pageFree wings on your birthday.
How: Join Blazin' Rewards and add your birthday.
Buffalo Wild Wings's rewards pageFree slice of cheesecake or layer cake for your birthday with any purchase.
How: Join Cheesecake Rewards (free) in the app or online.
Purchase required.
The Cheesecake Factory's rewards pageFree birthday reward: pick chips, guac, queso or a drink.
How: Join Chipotle Rewards and add your birthday. Choose the reward during your birthday month.
Chipotle's rewards pageFree birthday reward: dessert at the base tier, a small or regular entree at higher tiers.
How: Join Noodles Rewards and add your birthday. Reward size depends on your tier.
Noodles & Company's rewards pageA free pretzel for your birthday.
How: Join Auntie Anne's Rewards and add your birthday.
You must make at least one purchase each year to qualify.
Auntie Anne's's rewards page