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Local deals and free stuff in New Jersey

This week's local deals, grocery sales, free stuff and cheap things to do in New Jersey's biggest cities. Pick yours.

Cities in New Jersey

  • Newark, NJ

    Population 311,549

    12 local deals · 359 grocery sales · 11 free items · 24 events · 8 food specials · 22 chain deals · 37 birthday freebies

  • Jersey City, NJ

    Population 292,449

    28 local deals · 384 grocery sales · 23 free items · 4 food specials · 22 chain deals · 40 birthday freebies

  • Paterson, NJ

    Population 159,732

    211 grocery sales · 8 free items · 2 food specials · 21 chain deals · 25 birthday freebies

  • Elizabeth, NJ

    Population 137,298

    334 grocery sales · 15 free items · 25 events · 4 food specials · 21 chain deals · 24 birthday freebies

  • Trenton, NJ

    Population 90,871

    267 grocery sales · 11 free items · 2 food specials · 17 chain deals · 13 birthday freebies

  • Clifton, NJ

    Population 90,296

    186 grocery sales · 18 events · 4 food specials · 20 chain deals · 25 birthday freebies

  • Camden, NJ

    Population 71,791

    320 grocery sales · 19 free items · 5 food specials · 25 chain deals · 37 birthday freebies

  • Bayonne, NJ

    Population 71,686

    383 grocery sales · 6 free items · 17 events · 4 food specials · 21 chain deals · 21 birthday freebies

  • Passaic, NJ

    Population 70,537

    212 grocery sales · 3 free items · 3 food specials · 21 chain deals · 26 birthday freebies

  • East Orange, NJ

    Population 69,612

    294 grocery sales · 7 free items · 1 food special · 17 chain deals · 20 birthday freebies

Latest local deals in New Jersey

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Car care

10% off wheel alignment

Eastcoast Auto Sport inc., Newark

Mention the offer when you contact the shop to book, and you get 10% off a wheel alignment.

Checked Wed, Nov 4

Fun and outings

Family Unlimited bowling, Sat and Sun 11AM to 3PM

Bowlero Belleville, Jersey City

On weekends from 11AM to 3PM you get unlimited bowling with shoes included for one per-person price, plus specially priced appetizers and drinks.

Checked Thu, Nov 5

Car care

AAA members: 10% off labor

Broadway Sunoco Service, Jersey City

Show your AAA membership card to get 10% off labor, with savings up to $50.

Checked Thu, Nov 5

Car care

$10 off a full synthetic oil change

Driveworks Tire and Auto Center, Jersey City

Mention code OIL10 to save $10 on any full synthetic oil change, which includes an inspection and tire pressure check.

Checked Thu, Nov 5

Car care

$25 off brake pad and rotor replacement

Driveworks Tire and Auto Center, Jersey City

Use code BRAKE25 to save $25 per axle on brake pad and rotor replacement, with a free brake inspection and road test.

Checked Thu, Nov 5

Car care

Free tire rotation with any oil change

Driveworks Tire and Auto Center, Jersey City

Get a free tire rotation, a $19.99 value, when you book any oil change by mentioning the offer at check in.

Checked Thu, Nov 5

Free and cheap things to do in New Jersey

Junior Chess Club
Event· Free

Junior Chess Club

Fri, Nov 6, 4 pm to 5 pm

Elizabeth Public Library, Elizabeth

Free stuff in New Jersey this week

Eat for less in New Jersey

Kids eat free

Ruby Tuesday

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.

120 International Boulevard, Newark

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Kids eat free

Outback Steakhouse

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 Jersey City

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Kids eat free

Miller's Ale House

Tuesday

Up to two kids meals per table are free with a $10 adult food purchase.

2100 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Camden

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Kids eat free

Uno Pizzeria & Grill

Tuesday

Kids eat free. At participating restaurants.

Uno Pizzeria & Grill in Trenton

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Happy hours

Buffalo Wild Wings

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.

1447 Richmond Avenue, Elizabeth

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Happy hours

Red Lobster

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.

2 Red Lobster restaurants in Paterson

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Happy hours

Red Robin

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.

Red Robin in Clifton

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Senior discounts

IHOP

Every day

Guests 55 and older can order value priced items from the 55+ menu, available all day.

2 IHOP restaurants in Bayonne

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Chain restaurant deals in New Jersey

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McDonald's

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 site

McDonald's

Buy 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 site

McDonald's

Under $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

McDonald's

$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

Wendy's

$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

Wendy's

$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

Wendy's

$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 site

Wendy's

2 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 site

Birthday freebies in New Jersey

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Starbucks

One 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 page

Chick-fil-A

Something 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 page

Ulta Beauty

Choice 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 page

The Cheesecake Factory

Free 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 page

Chipotle

Free 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 page

Auntie Anne's

A 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

Smoothie King

A $2 20 oz smoothie on your birthday (free for Champion members).

How: Join Healthy Rewards and add your birthday. The deal loads to your account.

Champion status needs 35,000 points a year.

Smoothie King's rewards page