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
Use coupon code "CELEBR8" to get the extra discount on many of Groupon's Labor Day deals — the eligible deals will be marked with the coupon. That means extra savings on getaways, days out, waterparks, and more. Shop Now at Groupon
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