Deal 1: Sidewalk Sale at the Village Shoppes How It Works: Enjoy some back to school savings from all the merchants, plus some free samples at Especially for Pets and Hilliards, pumpkin painting at Ceramics a la Carte and special guests and entertainment on Saturday between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Village Toy Shop will have a visit from Wally the Green Monster and balloon animals, too. Good Through: Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4 only.   Deal 2: 40% off at Justice How It Works: "Like" Justice on Facebook and receive a coupon for 40% off your next purchase. Good Through: …

Deal 1: Two for One Special On Ballroom Dancing How It Works: Hazel Boone Dance Studio is offering ballroom dancing in its new studio. They are running a Fall Special - two couples for the price of one. Contact the studio at 781-326-2338 to sign up. Good Through: Fall: contact studio for details.   Deal 2: Buy One Get One Free Karate Lessons How It Works: Satori Ryu Karate of Canton is offering a back to school special. Buy one month of classes, get the second month free. Join by September 3 and receive a free Karate Uniform. Call 781-713-4680 to take advantage of this offer. Good Through: …

Deal 1: Discount Admission to the Marshfield Fair How It Works: August 25 is Children's Day at the Marshfield Fair.  All children 12 and under are free. Wristband specials are also offered on August 23 and August 28th and Senior Citizens can get Free Admission on August 23. See website (click the above link) for details. Good Through: Fair runs through August 28   Deal 2: Discounted Karate in Canton How It Works: Satori Ryu Karate of Canton is offering FREE Karate Classes to Patch readers through September 6.  If you decide to continue with classes, they are offering 50% off first month's …

Deal 1:  Free Month of Karate Lessons How It Works: Satori Ryu Karate of Canton is offering FREE Karate classes until September. And if you decide to continue with their program they will give you 50% off your first months tuition and a FREE Karate Uniform. Call 781-713-4680 as class sizes are limited. Good Through: August 19.   Deal 2:  Discount Coupons to Canton Community Theatre How It Works: In certain locations around town, you can find flag tickets that will get you $1.00 off your ticket to CCT's Summer Spectacular "George M." Check the library, town hall, Bank of Canton main branch and…

Deal 1:  Discount Tickets to Davis Mega Maze How It Works: Save $4.00 on tickets to the Davis Mega Maze in Sterling by purchasing through this link. The Maze opens August 11 and runs through November 13. Good Through: Must purchase by August 7.   Deal 2:  Save $5.00 at Talbots How It Works: Save $5.00 off your next full-priced merchandise purchase just for trying on pants at Talbots; save $20.00 if you actually purchase them. Good Through: August 8, 2011.   Deal 3: Free Friday Admission at the Arnold Arboretum How it works:  On August 12, Massachusetts residents can get FREE admission to the …

Deal 1:  Secret Life of Fireflies at The Trailside Museum How It Works: On Saturday July 30 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. the Trailside Museum is offering this guided program and night-hike to learn about and observe fireflies. Cost is $6.00 for Adult Members & $8.00 for non-members; Children are $4.00/$6.00. No pre-registration required. Good Through: July 30, 2011   Deal 2:  $29.00 Eye Glass Frames & Lenses How It Works: For Eyes is holding a back to school eye glass sale.  For $29.00 your kids can get new frames and lenses. Children must be under 14 and it does not include an eye exam. The …

Deal 1:  Discount Admission to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston How It Works: On Wednesdays after 4:00 p.m., admission to the Museum of Fine Arts is by voluntary donation–you choose the amount.  Children under six are always free. Children ages 7–17 are free weekdays after 3:00 p.m. and weekends. Good Through: Ongoing   Deal 2:  Discount Admission to Museums through the Canton Public Library How It Works: The Canton Public Library offers passes to library patrons that will give you discounted admission to various museums throughout the Boston area. You need to reserve the passes in advance …

Deal 1:  Bowling in Norwood How It Works: Bowling at the Norwood Sport Center only costs $3.00/string. It is a great family activity for not much money and it is air conditioned too!  The Norwood Sport Center is located at 65 East Cottage Street in Norwood. Good Through: Ongoing   Deal 2:  Free Admission to Fuller Craft Museum How It Works: The Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton offers free admission every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  At other times, children under 12 are always free, with admission being $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for senior citizens. They also offer family art studio …

Deal 1: Summer Concert Series How It Works: The Canton Recreation Department  is hosting its free Summer Concert Series starting this Wednesday, July 13 on the lawn of Canton High School from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring your blanket, lawn chair & a picnic! Good Through: Wednesdays through August 10, 2011.    Deal 2:  Canton Academy How It Works: The Canton Public Schools summer enrichment program still has openings for its upcoming sessions. The cost for one program is $55.00 - cheaper than most other summer programs.  Contact Ed Amico at amicoe@cantonma.org  for more information. Good …

Deal 1: Free Fireworks Celebration How It Works:  The Canton Recreation Department is holding a Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebration on July 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Galvin Middle School. This family friendly event is FREE! Good Through: July 4   Deal 2:  Guided Hikes at the Blue Hills How It Works: Canton Recreation Department is offering 2-hour guided hikes of the Blue Hills.  Cost for the hike is $10.00 and you should register in advance at the Canton Recreation Department. Good Through: Dates vary - July 6th through August 25   Deal 3: 7 for $7 Specials How it works: Each …

Deal 1:  Buy One Half Gallon of Ice Cream, Get One Free How It Works:  Crescent Ridge Dairy  is offering buy one half gallon of ice cream, get one free if you "check in" at Crescent Ridge on Facebook on your smart phone.  As an added bonus, on Saturday, June 26, the 4-H Club will be there from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. offering free visits with their animals. Good Through:  July 3 at 10:30 p.m.   Deal 2:  Free Summer Reading Craft How It Works: The Canton Public Library  is offering a free summer reading craft for children ages 5 and up on Wednesday June 29 at 2:30 p.m. in the Junior Room.  Space…

Deal 1:  Half Prices at Ponkapoag Golf Camp! How It Works:  A special promotion is on par to be an amazing camp deal in Canton.  Visit this website, similar to Groupon, to purchase a three-day golf-camp for your little Tiger at half price. Click here.  Good Through: Must Purchase by Sunday, and register for a summer camp session by August 5, 2011.   Deal 2:  Price Gap! How It Works:  Just in time for the last-minute Dad's Day shoppers. The Gap store is offering a whale of a summer sale this weekend online.  Visit www.gap.com and use their promotion code to get an additional 25% off items! …

Deal 1:  Frozen Yoga Sale! How It Works: Open Doors Yoga Studio in Canton center is offering a great deal for new students: Three Classes for only $20!  Good Through: An Ongoing Deal.   Deal 2: Dresses...The Price is Our Secret! How It Works:  It's Our Secret Dress Shop sells fabulous new and gently used designer dresses and evening gowns for formal summer events for under 200! Good Through:  An Ongoing Deal.   Deal 3: Melissa and Doug toys for sale! How It Works:  Visit the Blue Door in Canton Center for a Buy 2, Get 1 Free Deal on all Spring and Summer toys from this great company! Good …

Deal 1:  A Great Toy Story! How It Works:  The Village Toy Shop at Cobbs Corner has an excellent selection of discount toys in a well-organized display towards the back of the store.  While each toy has been discounted up to 60%, they are ALSO Buy One, Get One Free!  A great place to stock up on birthday presents!  Good Through:  An Ongoing Deal.   Deal 2: Go Native….With Plants, That Is! How It Works:  In nearby Sharon, The Moosehill Native Plant Sale is happening this weekend, on both Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to check out all of the beautiful and affordable native plants for sale. The …

Deal 1:  A Great Toy Story! How It Works:  The Village Toy Shop at Cobbs Corner has an excellent selection of discount toys in a well-organized display towards the back of the store. While each toy has been discounted up to 60%, they are ALSO Buy One, Get One Free!  A great place to stock up on birthday presents!  Good Through: An Ongoing Deal.   Deal 2: Mighty Meat Sale! How It Works: In Stoughton, at 458 Pearl Street,  just past the Pleasant Street Canton town line, is a local deli and mini-mart that deserves exploring–especially when it offers a meat sale like this! In time for Memorial …

Deal 1:  Winning Smile for a Winning Price!  How It Works:  Smile Designs, Inc., a cosmetic and general dentist office in Canton, is offering new adult clients a special deal: Receive a dental cleaning and whitening for only $97.00. Good Through:  Limited Time Only.   Deal 2:  Winning Smile, Junior! How It Works: Canton Dental Group is also offering a pearl of a sale! For only $79.00, children will receive a complete New Patient evaluation, professional cleaning, x-rays, and fluoride treatment.  Picture perfect! Good Through:  Limited Time Only.   Deal 3:  There’s the Beef! How it works:  The…

Each week, the “Frugalogist” at the Canton Patch compiles the best deals in and around town. Frugal Family is sure to save you both time and money! Deal 1: “Cran-tastic” beverage deal at Shaw’s! How it works: Shaw’s Supermarket is debuting Ocean Spray’s new powdered, single serve cranberry juice packets…the kind you pour into your water for a fruity kick!  Buying 2 boxes for $5 will earn you a free 24 pack of Shaw’s brand bottled waters!  Tis the season for good hydration! Good through: May 19, 2011 Deal 2: Swishful Thinking How it works:  While it may be a little chilly to think about the …

Each week, the “Frugalogist” at Canton Patch aspires to compile the best deals in and around town. Isn’t that sweet? It is sure to save you both time and money! This week, be sure to read up on great deals to pamper Mom! Deal 1: Fresh Spa Treatments with Refreshing Prices at Dellaria Salon How it works: Dellaria Salon in nearby Norwood is offering a great deal on a complete spa package for the mom in your life.  The package includes a partial foil, haricut and blowdry and a treatment to gloss and shine hair. Good through: Limited Time Offer, Purchase for Mother’s day. Deal 2: Prime Time …

Deal: Dunkin' Donuts Perks How It Works: Register for a Dunkin' Donuts Perks Card, which is like a debit card solely for your daily brew and earn $1 of store credit for every $20 you spend! Good Through: Must spend $2o in the same calendar month to earn deal.   Deal:  Vital Vites! How It Works: Rite Aid is offering a BOGO offer on kids' multivitamins, and DHA and Vitamin D Supplements. Support your children's developing brains and save serious money! Good Through: Monday, April 25. Deal:  Juicy Fruit! How It Works: Shaw's Supermarket in Canton is offering the best fruit sale of spring, just …

Every week, super shoppers from Canton Patch hunt down the town's best deals–saving you tons of time and money! This weekend, we look forward to April Vacation and have found some great ways to have fun and save money on kid-approved activities. 1. Deal: Free Karate Classes this week!How it works: This week, Satori Ryu Karate School of Canton will give your children free karate lessons–no strings attached!  Love it? If you decide to enroll, your first month’s tuition will be 50% off! Contact Eric Kearns at satoriryu@ymail.com.Good Through: April 21, 20112. Deal: Sweets on the CheapHow it …