Looking to chill out with the family on a budget this winter?
Marcus Theatres and Movie Taverns are helping families enjoy affordable fun this season with the 2026 Kids Movie Magic Series, running Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Jan. 9 to March 1, 2026 — with special Monday holiday screenings on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan. 19) and Presidents Day (Feb. 16).
 Image: Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern The series features eight family-friendly films, with a different title showing each week.
Admission is just $3 per movie at 76 Marcus Theatres and Movie Taverns throughout 17 states. Moviegoers can save 50% on admission (just $1.50 per movie) by purchasing a Kids Movie Magic Passport for $12, which allows the passport holder to attend all eight movies in the series.
The Kids Movie Magic Series is part of Marcus Theatres’ ongoing commitment to keeping moviegoing affordable and accessible for families.
Here’s what’s on the schedule:
Showtimes vary by location, but often play in the morning between 10:45 a.m. to noon.
Jan. 9 to 11: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Jan. 16 to 19: A Minecraft Movie
Jan. 23 to 25: Migration
Jan. 30 to Feb. 1: Minions: The Rise of Gru
Feb. 6 to 8: The Land Before Time
Feb. 13 to 16: Smurfs (2025)
Feb. 20 to 22: Pets on a Train
Feb. 27 to March 1: The Bad Guys 2
Food & Drink Specials
Families enjoy $3.50 sodas, $3.50 popcorn and $3 hot dogs, while attending Kids Dream Showings. Special sizing applies. The offers are valid for Kids Dream attendees for in-theatre purchases only.
It’s so much fun getting mail – especially when you’re a kid! Why not get the kids their own magazine delivery, with ZERO cost at all? Perfect for ages 5-9!
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This 28-page freebie will be ready and waiting in the mailbox, with each page full of fun pictures, stories, and more. No catch. No cost. It’s simple to get signed up.
Sign up once, and there will be 5 issues delivered to your home each year. (depending on when you get signed up)
Each one is packed full of activities, comics, creative builds, posters, and more! It also showcases creations made by LEGO fans around the world. You can also submit your child’s creation if they want!
How to get the LEGO Magazine for kids
Step 1 – Sign in to your LEGO account. (If you don’t already have an account, you can quickly create one by clicking ‘sign up now’)
Step 2 – Enter your details. (Enter your home address, as well as the name and age of the child that the magazine is for)
Step 3 – You’re done! (Just be sure to check for the confirmation email to verify the information)
Curious about what the LEGO Magazine has inside?
You can look at the previous issues digitally here.
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There’s nothing like scoring a big deal and big savings, but 80% off is one of those shopping experiences that takes saving money to the next level. Hobby Lobby is known for great pricing, but when they have their seasonal 80% off sale, it’s literally the perfect time to stock up.
 Photo Credit: Deposit Photos From now until they run out of product, Christmas in-store items are 80% off.
This is in-store online; you cannot purchase items online for this deal.
Stores may vary on what they consider “Christmas”, so be sure to look at the prices, labels, and pay attention to items as they are checking out.
This includes home decor, candles, door mats, festive items, and more.
The Christmas 80% off Hobby Lobby sale is always a big deal, so don’t delay. Head to the store and see what you can find – it’s the perfect time to get some decor for the holidays, stock up for decorating next year, or even find some great gift ideas for others.
You can also check out their weekly ad here for other great savings.
Looking for more deals?
Now that Christmas is officially over, all the big retailers are discounting their goods. Walmart is offering some pretty crazy good savings, both online and in store. You’ll find discounted Christmas merchandise up to 75% off! No coupon code needed!
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Supplies are limited and will sell out quickly, but if you’re fast, now is a great time to get some new fun decor or gift ideas for next year.
I also use these big sales to stock up on fun Christmas gifts for my family and friends! Some of the deals are gift sets that aren’t even holiday themed so you can easily stock up on great deals for gifts throughout the year.
How to find Christmas deals at Walmart
Just a quick peek showed me:
Be sure to sort from lowest price to highest – so that all the big discounts are listed right at the top and you don’t have to search and scroll.
To see all the holiday clearance, click here.
Looking for more ways to save money?
Bargain hunters and bibliophiles will definitely want to bookmark this 3-day sale. It’s not often businesses discount everything in the store, so that makes this deal even more noteworthy.
If you received any money for the holidays, now’s the time to spend it wisely — especially for those who love bookstores. Find not only lots of books, but also unique gifts, calendars, toys, greeting cards, music, movies and more.
 Image: Barnes & Noble From Dec. 26 to 28, 2025, Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off everything in-store at participating locations.
The storewide discount excludes LEGO, collectible card games, newsstand, café consumables and Last Chance items. The discount does not apply online — only for stock available in-store.
Now’s the time to stock up on those books you’ve been wanting to read or shop for a fun little gift to treat yourself.
And, for bargain hunters, now is also the perfect opportunity to shop for gifts for loved ones and celebrations in 2026. The early bird always gets the best deals!
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