Furloughed federal employees can avail of a series of specials and discounts during the government shutdown in Washington DC. (A valid ID is required.) Be sure to check local restaurants and bars for other offers. For now, here are some notables:
- Kreeger Museum: free entrance (pictured, main link)
- Spy Museum: half-price entry
- National Museum of Women in the Arts: free entrance
- Compass Coffee: free pastry w/ any drinks order
- Daily Provision: 50% off food and drinks
- Paisano's: 30% off pizzas w/ promo code "TOGETHER"
- Union Pub: $3 beers and $7 beer-and-hotdog combos
Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders get free admission to over 225 museums on the first full weekend of every month. (The next eligible weekend is September 6 and 7.) Shop Now at Bank of America®
Choose from five different card designs drawn by St. Jude survivor kids — then, you can either type your own message to the kids or choose from pre-written messages if you so desire and make a kid's day! Shop Now at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
For Martin Luther King Day, you can visit a National Park for free today (among a few others across the year, as listed). Shop Now at National Park Service
Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders get free admission to over 225 museums on the first full weekend of every month. (The next eligible weekend is November 2 and 3.) Shop Now at Bank of America®
Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders get free admission to any of over 225 museums on the first full weekend of every month. (Next eligible weekend is March 2 and 3.) Shop Now at Bank of America®
Register for upcoming kids' workshops, including Chalkboard Message Center, Flower Bird Feeder, Garden Cart Planter, and Butterfly Biome. You must be a MyLowe's member to participate. (It's free to join.) Shop Now at Lowe's