Sure, you may end up blowing your budget on Halloween (although with our tips on making your own costumes and free or inexpensive events, there’s no reason why you should), but the deals below can help make this season a little easier on your wallet.

• 10% off items at Firefly Children’s Boutique October 1 - 8

The cute kids clothing store is hosting a clothing drive to benefit the John D.V. Salvador Foundation from October 1 - 8. Bring in donations of summer (yup, we said summer!) duds, and enjoy 10% off any one regular priced item. Start your spring cleaning now! 224 Front St between Beekman St and Peck Slip, 646-416-6560.

• Up to $50 off Britax products at Planet Kids through October 18

If you’re in the market for a new car seat, booster, stroller or infant carrier (or looking to buy a gift for one of your pregnant friends), Planet Kids is offering up to 50 bucks off all of its Britax products, both in store and online. It’s always nice to save on necessities! 191-193 Amsterdam Ave between 68th and 69th Sts, 212-362-3931 or 247 E 86th St between Second and Third Aves, 212-426-2040.

• 20% off tickets to The Selfish Giant through October 25

Venerable children’s theater company Literally Alive revives its musical adaption of Oscar Wilde’s classic tale about a gruff giant who purges his garden of kids, only to realize that their uninhibited joy was what made the flowers bloom, birds sing and seasons change. Use the code TONYKids when purchasing tickets online, over the phone 212-352-3101 or at the box office and receive a 20% discount.

• Up to 75% off children’s clothing at Bonpoint on October 28 - 29

Head to the Metropolitan Pavilion for super-saver deals on clothing from the French company. Item for both boys and girls ages newborn to tween will be up for grabs. Expect coats marked down hundreds of dollars and tons of winter-wear at a huge discount. 123 W 18th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves, fifth floor.

• Kids get in free on weekday afternoons to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! through October 29

When we native New Yorkers rush through Times Square, we rarely register the tourist spots. And that’s a shame, because our kids would probably love all the spectacular sights in places like Madame Tussauds and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Well, this month’s the perfect time to pay a visit to the latter, and not just because it’s Halloween. Mon-Thu 4-7pm (except Columbus Day!), Ripley’s is offering an “After Ghoul Special:” kids under 13 get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket for $26.95. Little goblins will be treated to Jelly Belly treats, kookily costumed staff and a 5:30pm Halloween storytime. Sounds like a scarily good deal. 234 W 42nd St between Broadway and Eighth Ave, 212-398-3133.

• $15 Halloween hairstyle at Cozy Cuts on October 31

Got a tot who needs his hair spookified on Halloween? Bring him to Cozy Cuts. The chain will perfect Junior’s coif for just $15—half of what the shop usually charges. Just head to one of its three locations, dressed in costume, of course—and the fearful ensemble will be topped off. Visit the website for locations and directions.

• Winter class discount at apple seeds with registration by October 31

Get your tot enrolled in one of apple seeds’ winter classes—including “Apples & Crafts”, “Bookworms” and “Lunch & A Show”—by October 31, and save up to $50. If you’re still looking to sign your kids up for fall classes, it’s not to late: The spot will offer pro-rated prices if you act now. 10 W 25th St between Broadway and Sixth Ave, 212-792-7590.

• 30% off selected kids costumes at the Children’s Place through October 31 (or while supplies last)
  

The Children’s Place has cute clothes and great deals all year long. That’s why we showcased them in our discount shopping guide. But they also have great holiday extras like adorable and affordable–not to mention machine washable–Halloween costumes. Right now, the chain’s offering a scarily good deal: 30% off selected costumes (which only cost $22.50-$29.50 full price) at all of their local locations through the end of the month (or while supplies last). Even if your kid already has an outfit for All Hallows’ Eve, it’s worth picking up an extra one or two. There are so many cool Halloween events this year, there’s no way your kid can wear the same ensemble to all of them!

• 40% Shrek tickets through November 8
  

The folks behind Shrek are offering more ogre-sized savings, and as someone who’s seen the show twice (once with my four-year-old, once with the husband), I highly recommend you take advantage of this offer. The show is hilarious and sweet (just try to make it out of the theater without buying a $15 Shrek-ear headband if you can). Buy two full-priced tickets to any available performance through Sunday November 8 and save 40 percent. There are also giveaways and special events after every show. Visit shrektoberfest.com for additional details and to watch hilarious webisodes starring various cast members.

• Save 65% on tickets to Magic and Zone through December 19

Catch stand-up comic-cum-magician, Rich Marotta, and his quirky bewigged assistant in Magic and Zone for 65% less. Individual tickets are $45, but you can snag a  family four pack for just $100 by using the code MAGICFAM. It’s a charming, low-key show. Under Marotta’s unassuming appearance and laid-back, Borscht Belt humor lies a heck of a trickster!

• Kids eat free on weeknights at The Moxie Spot - ongoing
  

Brooklyn Heights haven The Moxie Spot is already a popular local destination for families, due to its laid-back atmosphere, games, movie screenings, storytimes and other complimentary events. You can also add free food to the list, as children dine gratis Mon-Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm. Get a free kid’s combo, side pasta, regular mac & cheese, or plain pizza with the purchase of one adult dinner entree. The special applies to deliveries as well. 81–83 Atlantic Ave at Hicks St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, 718-923-9710.

For even more sweet deals, click here.

With so many different gaming platforms, it’s a challenge to keep up with (and pay for!) all the latest games to satisfy your tech-savvy kids. But beginning Sunday, September 13, you can save yourself a little cash by exchanging used (or new and unwanted) video games for gift cards at Toys “R” Us. The retail chain is taking a page from video game giant GameStop (who’s been doing this for a while now) by accepting trade-ins at the Guest Services desk from myriad systems, including Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 1, 2 and 3, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, even games from ancient platforms such as Atari 2600, Intellivision, Sega Genesis. (Better start dusting off those old cartridges!) Games must be in their original cases with artwork intact. No word on how much each title will be worth, but right now, the abandoned games stashed under your kids’ bed are worth nothing, so you can’t lose…unless the brood convinces you to spend even more than what you get on the gift card. That’s clearly what the folks at Toys “R” Us are banking on.

The downtown Manhattan bakery, Tribeca Treats, is back for another round of its cupcake flavor competition. From Tuesday, Sept 8 to Friday, Sept 11 for just five bucks (every penny of which goes to ACE Programs for the Homeless), the bakery will be doling out samples of tasty treats from three or four semi-finalists, sweet-savvy New Yorkers who love spending time tinkering with their KitchenAids. This year, flavors such as chocolate hazelnut with Nutella filling, orange creamsicle and key lime are in the running. Think you’ve got the best taste in Gotham? You can submit your concoctions to the competition through tomorrow.

Tribeca Treats Taste-Off Sept 8–Sept 11, 10am–7pm. 94 Reade St between W Broadway and Church St (212-571-0500, tribecatreats.com). $5 for the day’s sampling.

Want to know more about Tribeca Treats? Check out our article from the September issue about their new “frosting shots” which are as heavenly as they sound.

The kids are back in school, and after summer splurging, you want to make sure you get back on budget. The deals and discount below should help!

• Kids eat free at IKEA September 5 - 7

The ubiquitous Swedish chain has great taste…even when it comes to food. Yes, the stores have their own cafes, If you were thinking of hitting one of its local outposts this three-day Labor Day weekend, here’s an added incentive: Kids under 12 eat free, no adult purchase necessary. Certain restrictions may apply. May not be valid at every locations. Visit the website for additional details.

• Buy a family four-pack of tickets to Wintuk by Cirque du Soleil for only $199 through September 7

While the warm weather may have you feeling like winter is a long way off, the official start of the holiday season is only three short months away. You know what that means: Time to start planning! Family fun is probably a priority, and Wintuk by Cirque du Soleil—about a boy’s quest for snow as told through acrobatics, special effects and songs—should be on your must-do list. This enchanting spectacle, which plays the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden from November 11 through January 3, has quickly become a holiday classic. This year you can catch the show for less: A family four-pack of orchestra seats is just $199 (that’s a $199 savings!), and every additional ticket purchased is just $49.50 when you use the code TOKWFAM. Restrictions may apply.

• Free NY Waterway rides for kids under 12 through September 7

Kids clamoring for a boat ride but you don’t want to pay for anything pricier than the Staten Island Ferry? Well you’re in luck: A number of NY Waterway routes are absolutely free for children under 12. Kids ride gratis departing from the following locations:
- Manhattan’s Pier 78 at W 39th St
- New Jersey’s Port Imperial at Weehawken
- Edgewater Ferry Landing
- Hoboken’s 14th St Terminal
NY Waterway also offers complimentary bus service between the 39th St Terminal and popular locations throughout the city. Try being a tourist in your own city this summer! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of two kids per adult.  For schedules, prices and additional information call 1-800-533-3779 or visit nywaterway.com.

• Sexy Green Soiree and 10% off at Pink Olive on September 16
  

This one’s for moms only! On Wednesday September 16 at 7pm, green lifestylist/Om Aroma founder Angela Jia Kim drops by the popular East Village boutique to school parents in purging toxins from their homes, and give out free samples. Folks who mention Time Out Kids will also receive 10% off anything they purchase. 439 E 9th St between First Ave and Avenue A, 212-780-0036.

• 50% off at the Kidini Fall/Winter Back to School Children’s Discount Designer Clothing Sale September 22 - 25
  

By now, you’ve probably bought your brood a bunch of back-to-school outfits, but why not splurge on a few more–or better yet, buy a size up for next year!  Kids’ clothing sale planner, Kidini, is hosting its massive annual fall event. Save 50% or more on designer duds for newborns to preteens Tue Sept 22-Fri Sep 25. Labels include Splendid Little, Splendid Tween, Ella Moss, Charabia,  Small Paul by Paul Frank, eyeSpy baby, Imps & Elfs,  Claesens, KicoKids,  Appaman,  Jeanine Johnsen,  Bambeeno Cashmere, Qi Cashmere and more. The hosts are offering an additional 10% off sales of $200 or more. Just mention that you read about the deal on TimeOutKids.com! Nancy Ney Studio, 620 Broadway between Bleecker and Houston Sts, Suite 2R. 917-653-3643. For schedule, visit kidiniclothes.com.

• A free gift and 10% off at Pink Olive on September 25

The Park Slope boutique is hosting one of its signature moms only nights. On Friday September 25, Brooklyn-based photographer Jennifer Causey and borough confectioners Whimsy & Spice will be presenting their wares. Folks who mention Time Out Kids will also receive 10% off anything they purchase as well as a free gift. 167 Fifth Ave between Lincoln and Berkley Pl, 718-398-2016.

• 10% off items at Firefly Children’s Boutique October 1 - 8

The cute kids clothing store is hosting a clothing drive to benefit the John D.V. Salvador Foundation from October 1 - 8. Bring in donations of summer (yup, we said summer!) duds, and enjoy 10% off any one regular priced item. Start your spring cleaning now! 224 Front St between Beekman St and Peck Slip, 646-416-6560.

• Buy one full-price ticket to Shrek, get one free through October 4
  

Happy SHREKtember! The folks behind Shrek are offering more ogre-sized savings, and as someone who’s seen the show twice (once with my four-year-old, once with the husband), I highly recommend you take advantage of this offer. The show is hilarious and sweet (just try to make it out of the theater without buying a $15 Shrek-ear headband if you can). Buy a full-price ticket to see the show between September 1 and October 4 and get a second ticket absolutely free. Valid for evening performances only. Other restrictions may apply. For more info, visit shrektember.com.

• 20% off tickets to The Selfish Giant through October 25

Venerable children’s theater company Literally Alive revives its musical adaption of Oscar Wilde’s classic tale about a gruff giant who purges his garden of kids, only to realize that their uninhibited joy was what made the flowers bloom, birds sing and seasons change. Use the code TONYKids when purchasing tickets online, over the phone 212-352-3101 or at the box office and receive a 20% discount.

• Save 65% on tickets to Magic and Zone through December 19

Catch stand-up comic-cum-magician, Rich Marotta, and his quirky bewigged assistant in Magic and Zone for 65% less. Individual tickets are $45, but you can snag a  family four pack for just $100 by using the code MAGICFAM. It’s a charming, low-key show. Under Marotta’s unassuming appearance and laid-back, Borscht Belt humor lies a heck of a trickster!

• Kids eat free on weeknights at The Moxie Spot - ongoing
  

Brooklyn Heights haven The Moxie Spot is already a popular local destination for families, due to its laid-back atmosphere, games, movie screenings, storytimes and other complimentary events. You can also add free food to the list, as children dine gratis Mon-Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm. Get a free kid’s combo, side pasta, regular mac & cheese, or plain pizza with the purchase of one adult dinner entree. The special applies to deliveries as well. 81–83 Atlantic Ave at Hicks St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, 718-923-9710.

For even more sweet deals, click here.

You heard that right: This weekend Cold Stone Creamery and Buttercup Bakeshop are offering some sweet deals via OCHO LOCO. On Saturday, swing by the Astor Place location of the ice-cream chain for a highly discounted dose of the cold stuff. If you’re not sugared out, head to the cupcakery on Sunday to pick up one of its signature treats for just eight pennies. We don’t know about you, but this is precisely what our summer dreams are made of. Print out your coupons here.

88-cent ice cream: Sat August 8 11am–midnight. Cold Stone Creamery, 2 Astor Pl at Broadway (212-228-4600, coldstonecreamery.com). Subway: R, W to 8th St–NYU, 6 to Astor Pl.

8-cent cupcakes: Sun August 9 2–6pm. Buttercup Bakeshop, 141 W 72nd St between Broadway and Columbus Ave (212-787-3800, buttercupbakeshop.com). Subway: C, 1, 2, 3 to 72nd St. Eight-cent cupcakes only available to the first 488 patrons.

We’re all trying to spend less these days, but that doesn’t mean we want to stop living well. The sweet deals below help you continue to amuse and clothe your family without breaking the bank.

• Kids eat free on weeknights at The Moxie Spot

Brooklyn Heights haven The Moxie Spot is already a popular local destination for families, due to its laid-back atmosphere, games, movie screenings, storytimes and other complimentary events. You can also add free food to the list, as children dine gratis Mon-Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm. Get a free kid’s combo, side pasta, regular mac & cheese, or plain pizza with the purchase of one adult dinner entree. The special applies to deliveries as well. 81–83 Atlantic Ave at Hicks St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, 718-923-9710.

• $20 tickets to The Bully through August 2
  

The Vital Theatre Company revives its tuner about a smartypants and a bully who must find a common cause when they wind up at a new school. You can purchase $20 tickets to most performances. Click here and use the code PKSUMMER3.

• Save 30% on clothes at newforbaby.com through August 6

In honor of the cofounder/designer’s son’s first birthday, the online baby boutique newforbaby.com is offering 30% off its wears. Stock up on winter items–there are some adorable hoodies–and pick up pieces for as low as 2 bucks! Click here and enter the code G1 at checkout.

• Save 50% on parties at City Treehouse in August

City Treehouse is a truly exceptional playspace for younger kids. The water table, filled with fascinating toys, and a glorious tree-cum-slide provide hours of fun (just ask my three-year old!). If you’re in the market for a party space, the Chelsea tot spot is having a birthday blowout sale: The package has been reduced almost 50%, from $995 to just $500, and includes:
- Two hours exclusive use of facility
- Full décor, invitations, tables and chairs, supplies and set-up
- Up to 15 guest kids ($50 per additional child)
For more information, call 212-255-2050. 129A West 20th Street between Sixth and Seventh Aves.

• $10 tickets to the first preview of Bye Bye Birdie available on August 10 only
  

The Roundabout Theatre Company’s offering a super sweet deal on its upcoming Broadway revival of the classic family musical Bye Bye Birdie: $10 tickets to its first preview on Thursday September 10. Here’s the catch: The discounted tix will only be available for purchase at the Henry Miller Theater’s box office on one day: Monday August 10 beginning at noon. Still, we suspect camping out won’t be required. 124 W 43^rd St between Broadway and Sixth Aves.

• 20% off Stone Soup by the Literally Alive Children’s Theatre through August 16

The venerable kids’ theater company’s new musical is set in Revolutionary War America, as two lost soldiers stumble upon the “perfect” village while searching for food and shelter. Unfortunately, the townsfolk aren’t willing to share with these weary men until the soldiers begin to make their favorite meal: stone soup. Save 20% on tickets. Click here and use the code TONY09.

• Denim deals at the Children’s Place through August 26

The Children’s Place has cute clothes and good deals all year long. That’s why we showcased them in our discount shopping guide. Right now, the venerable chain is offering two pairs of denim for just $28, and sweetening the deal with a free graphic tee. Time to stock up before school starts!

• $5 off weekday “Sailgate” Cruises to Yankee Stadium through August 31

A boat ride and a baseball game, all in one day? Now that’s the way to spend your staycation. See the brand-new Yankee Stadium from a new perspective when you take NY Waterway’s Yankee Clipper cruise to da Bronx. Adults pay $17, kids under 12 $13 and kids under 3 nothin’ to cross over the East River. Enjoy the spectacular views, and avoid the crush of public transportation. For schedules and additional information, call 1-800-533-3779 or visit nywaterway.com.

• $20 tickets to Pinkalicious, the Musical through August 31
  

Got a kid who’s always thinking pink? Then Pinkalicious, based on Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann’s popular book, is a must-see musical. You can purchase $20 tickets to most performances. Click here and use the code PKSUMMER3.

• Buy one full-price ticket to Shrek, receive up to three additional tickets at 50% off through September 6

The folks behind Shrek are offering ogre-sized savings this summer: Buy a full-price ticket to see the show between June 9 and September 6, and you can purchase up to three additional seats for the same performance for half price. Folks who take advantage of this deal will also receive discount coupons to a number of restaurants and attractions, including Applebee’s, ESPN Zone, Hard Rock Café, Mars 2112, Planet Hollywood, American Girl Place, BODIES… The Exhibition, Circle Line Tours, The Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame and Top of the Rock. Why not try being a tourist in your own town? For more info, visit shrekcation.com.

• Buy a family four-pack of tickets to Wintuk by Cirque du Soleil for only $199 through September 7

While the warm weather may have you feeling like winter is a long way off, the official start of the holiday season is only three short months away. You know what that means: Time to start planning! Family fun is probably a priority, and Wintuk by Cirque du Soleil—about a boy’s quest for snow as told through acrobatics, special effects and songs—should be on your must-do list. This enchanting spectacle, which plays the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden from November 11 through January 3, has quickly become a holiday classic. This year you can catch the show for less: A family four-pack of orchestra seats is just $199 (that’s a $199 savings!), and every additional ticket purchased is just $49.50 when you use the code TOKWFAM. Restrictions may apply.

• Free NY Waterway rides for kids under 12 through September 7

Kids clamoring for a boat ride but you don’t want to pay for anything pricier than the Staten Island Ferry? Well you’re in luck: A number of NY Waterway routes are absolutely free for children under 12. Kids ride gratis departing from the following locations:
- Manhattan’s Pier 78 at W 39th St
- New Jersey’s Port Imperial at Weehawken
- Edgewater Ferry Landing
- Hoboken’s 14th St Terminal
NY Waterway also offers complimentary bus service between the 39th St Terminal and popular locations throughout the city. Try being a tourist in your own city this summer! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of two kids per adult.  For schedules, prices and additional information call 1-800-533-3779 or visit nywaterway.com.

• Save 65% on tickets to Magic and Zone through December 19

Catch stand-up comic-cum-magician, Rich Marotta, and his lovely assistant in Magic and Zone for 65% less. Individual tickets are $45, but you can snag a  family four pack for just $100 by using the code MAGICFAM.

For even more sweet deals, click here.

We’re all trying to spend less these days, but that doesn’t mean we want to stop living well. The sweet deals below help you continue to amuse and clothe your family without breaking the bank.

• Kids eat free on weeknights at The Moxie Spot

Brooklyn Heights haven The Moxie Spot is already a popular local destination for families, due to its laid-back atmosphere, games, movie screenings, storytimes and other complimentary events. You can also add free food to the list, as children dine gratis Mon-Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm. Get a free kid’s combo, side pasta, regular mac & cheese, or plain pizza with the purchase of one adult dinner entree. The special applies to deliveries as well. 81–83 Atlantic Ave at Hicks St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, 718-923-9710.

• Up to 50% off Mini Boden kids clothing

If you have a kid, you probably get the Mini Boden catalog in the mail. I have no idea how they found me, but they did, and I’ve always flipped through its colorful pages with a heavy sigh, because there was no way I could afford the adorable wears. That’s why I was tickled pink (and green and yellow and blue) when I got an email about the line’s blowout sale. Visit boden.com to find great deals on all of their stock (adult clothes are on sale too!) It’s unclear how long the sale lasts, so if you’d like to take advantage, do so soon.

• 10% off all summer clothing at Corduroy Kids through July 11
  

It seems like summer just arrived, and yet this Brooklyn boutique of cute kids clothing already needs to make room for its fall fashion. Drop by either location and enjoy 10% off all summer duds. Time to stock up for next year! 613 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, 718-622-4145; 231 5th Ave, Brooklyn, 718-789-2044.

• Up to 90% off spring/summer kids’ clothes at the Kidini Mini-Sale July 22

Kidini is offering 30 to 40% off already discounted tot couture. 291 8th St, between Fifth and Sixth Aves, ground floor, Park Slope, Brooklyn, 917-653-3643.

• Save 20% on El Pequeno Artista’s Bilingual Summer Program through July 24

Dying for your kid to learn a second language? You’re in luck. El Pequeno Artista’s Bilingual Summer Program is offering a 20% discount off its July sessions. Sign your little linguist up for one of the first three weeks of Spanish camp and pay just $400. That’s $100 off! It’s not all language and no play: Participants also visit a local pool, play soccer, and participate in art, dance and music. Camp runs Jul 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm. 249 20th St at Fifth Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn, 718-965-1406.

• Spend $30 at The Children’s Place and get a backpack for $7.50 through July 27
  

While kids are thinking about heading to the beach, retailers are thinking about heading back to school. (Way to plan ahead!) In honor of the impending academic year, The Children’s Place is offering backpacks for 50% to folks who spend $30 or more. Just don’t tell the kids. You’ll spoil their fun!

• Free admission for kids 12 and under to Madame Tussauds through July 31

In honor of its newest figure, SpongeBob SquarePants, the Times Square tourist spot is offering free admission to kids 12 and under from Wed July 15 to Fri July 31—if their entire family comes decked out in yellow. C’mon, we know you have it in you! After all, if the Man with the Yellow Hat and Dick Tracy can do it… Madame Tussauds New York, 234 W 42nd St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, 800-246-8872.

• Save 30% on clothes at newforbaby.com through August 6

In honor of the cofounder/designer’s son’s first birthday, the online baby boutique newforbaby.com is offering 30% off its wears. Stock up on winter items–there are some adorable hoodies–and pick up pieces for as low as 2 bucks! Click here and enter the code G1 at checkout.

• Save 50% on parties at City Treehouse in August

City Treehouse is a truly exceptional playspace for younger kids. The water table, filled with fascinating toys, and a glorious tree-cum-slide provide hours of fun (just ask my three-year old!). If you’re in the market for a party space, the Chelsea tot spot is having a birthday blowout sale: The package has been reduced almost 50%, from $995 to just $500, and includes:
- Two hours exclusive use of facility
- Full décor, invitations, tables and chairs, supplies and set-up
- Up to 15 guest kids ($50 per additional child)
For more information, call 212-255-2050. 129A West 20th Street between Sixth and Seventh Aves.

• $20 tickets to The Bully through August 2
  

The Vital Theatre Company revives its tuner about a smartypants and a bully who must find a common cause when they wind up at a new school. You can purchase $20 tickets to most performances. Click here and use the code PKSUMMER3.

• $10 tickets to the first preview of Bye Bye Birdie available on August 10 only
  

The Roundabout Theatre Company’s offering a super sweet deal on its upcoming Broadway revival of the classic family musical Bye Bye Birdie: $10 tickets to its first preview on Thursday September 10. Here’s the catch: The discounted tix will only be available for purchase at the Henry Miller Theater’s box office on one day: Monday August 10 beginning at noon. Still, we suspect camping out won’t be required. 124 W 43^rd St between Broadway and Sixth Aves.

• 20% off Stone Soup by the Literally Alive Children’s Theatre through August 16

The venerable kids’ theater company’s new musical is set in Revolutionary War America, as two lost soldiers stumble upon the “perfect” village while searching for food and shelter. Unfortunately, the townsfolk aren’t willing to share with these weary men until the soldiers begin to make their favorite meal: stone soup. Save 20% on tickets. Click here and use the code TONY09.

• $5 off weekday “Sailgate” Cruises to Yankee Stadium through August 31

A boat ride and a baseball game, all in one day? Now that’s the way to spend your staycation. See the brand-new Yankee Stadium from a new perspective when you take NY Waterway’s Yankee Clipper cruise to da Bronx. Adults pay $17, kids under 12 $13 and kids under 3 nothin’ to cross over the East River. Enjoy the spectacular views, and avoid the crush of public transportation. For schedules and additional information, call 1-800-533-3779 or visit nywaterway.com.

• $20 tickets to Pinkalicious, the Musical through August 31
  

Got a kid who’s always thinking pink? Then Pinkalicious, based on Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann’s popular book, is a must-see musical. You can purchase $20 tickets to most performances. Click here and use the code PKSUMMER3.

• Buy one full-price ticket to Shrek, receive up to three additional tickets at 50% off through September 6

The folks behind Shrek are offering ogre-sized savings this summer: Buy a full-price ticket to see the show between June 9 and September 6, and you can purchase up to three additional seats for the same performance for half price. Folks who take advantage of this deal will also receive discount coupons to a number of restaurants and attractions, including Applebee’s, ESPN Zone, Hard Rock Café, Mars 2112, Planet Hollywood, American Girl Place, BODIES… The Exhibition, Circle Line Tours, The Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame and Top of the Rock. Why not try being a tourist in your own town? For more info, visit shrekcation.com.

• Free NY Waterway rides for kids under 12 through September 7

Kids clamoring for a boat ride but you don’t want to pay for anything pricier than the Staten Island Ferry? Well you’re in luck: A number of NY Waterway routes are absolutely free for children under 12. Kids ride gratis departing from the following locations:
- Manhattan’s Pier 78 at W 39th St
- New Jersey’s Port Imperial at Weehawken
- Edgewater Ferry Landing
- Hoboken’s 14th St Terminal
NY Waterway also offers complimentary bus service between the 39th St Terminal and popular locations throughout the city. Try being a tourist in your own city this summer! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of two kids per adult.  For schedules, prices and additional information call 1-800-533-3779 or visit nywaterway.com.

• Save 65% on tickets to Magic and Zone through December 19

Catch stand-up comic-cum-magician, Rich Marotta, and his lovely assistant in Magic and Zone for 65% less. Individual tickets are $45, but you can snag a  family four pack for just $100 by using the code MAGICFAM.

For even more sweet deals, click here.