Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular Cleveland, Ohi0

Giveaway is now over. A HUGE congrats to, Ashley Chenoweth for winning a family 4-pack of tickets to OPENING night! Ashley, check your email!

Clevelanders, get ready!  The dinosaurs will be roaring into town next week and I have a family 4-pack of tickets to give away!

Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular returns to Quicken Loans Arena on July 9 for an amazing 8-performance engagement!  Based on the award-winning BBC Television Series, Walking With Dinosaurs will amaze you as you are transported back in time when dinosaurs roamed the earth.  Worldwide, more than eight million people have seen this show in 243 cities and over 2,000 performances.

During the show you will be able to experience these life–size beasts and truly see what is feels like to be up close and personal to these magnificent creatures.  Painstakingly details have been added to these beasts which include feathers, head crests and tail fans. This show remains a must-see for audiences of all ages.

Photo Credit: David Scheinmann

Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular  introduces you to 10 species from the reign of the dinosaurs. The show includes the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the terror of the ancient terrain, as well as the Plateosaurus and Liliensternus from the Triassic period, the Stegosaurus and Allosaurus from the Jurassic period and Torosaurus and Utahraptor from the awesome Cretaceous period.  The largest of them, the Brachiosaurus is 36 feet tall, and 56 feet from nose to tail.  Simply amazing!

Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular Cleveland, Ohio

Performance Schedule:
Wednesday, July 9th at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 11th at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 12th at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 13th at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Prices:
Opening Night (Wednesday, July 9th): $25, $75, $90
All other performances: $90, $75, $55, $40, $35

Get Tickets!!

• Website: TheQArena.com
• Telephone: 888-894-9424
• At all Drug Mart locations

Photo Credit: David Scheinmann

Giveaway!!

One lucky reader will win a family 4-pack of tickets to opening night of Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular in Cleveland, Ohio.  Winner will be picked on Saturday, 7/5.   Good luck!

Disclaimer:  All opinions are my own.  Tickets were provided for the purpose of review and promotion.

Thanks to all who entered!  The winner was randomly selected and the winner is….

Jennifer M – jennpi..@hotm…com

Day of with Thomas is coming back to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Peninsula, Ohio.  Our family went last year and we had a blast.  Read about our Day Out with Thomas in at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad from 2013.

This fun-filled event offers little engineers and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends® series. In addition, children will meet Sir Topham Hatt®, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including arts & crafts, storytelling and more.

New this year, little engineers will be able to hear Thomas™, Thomas the Tank Engine™ talk to his fans.  Boys and girls will be cheerfully greeted by the #1 Engine when he pulls Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) for Day Out with Thomas™: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014.

Where: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Boston Mills Ski Resort – 7100 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, Ohio 44264
When: May 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25, 2014
Time: Thomas the Tank Engine rides depart every 60 minutes. Departure times begin at 9:30am through 4:30pm each day.

Grab your tickets!

Tickets for Day Out with Thomas: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630, or by visiting this link here.  Ticket prices are $18 – $22 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).

Giveaway!

One lucky winner will receive a family 4-pack of tickets to the May 23^rd event at 2:30 p.m.  While you are encouraged to get there an hour before to enjoy all that there is to offer, these tickets must be used for this specific train ride.

Disclosure: All opinions are my own. Thanks to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for providing tickets for giveaway and review.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest – IX Center

Giveaway over.  Thanks to all who entered.  A winner was randomly selected.  The winner is ….
Betsy Ramos – email: betgon….

Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest

Hey football fans, did you know that the first ever Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest is coming to the I-X Center on May 3-4, 2014?  You won’t want to miss this exciting event as Jim Brown, Joe Namath, Barry Sanders, Lynn Swann, Terry Bradshaw, Marshall Faulk, Warren Sapp & Franco Harris will be among an unprecedented gathering of 100 Hall of Famers.

There is so much to do and see at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest, including:

• A 30,000 square foot reverential walkthrough experience upon entry, dedicated to the participating Hall of Famers.
• The Gridiron. A full size 100 yard indoor field with special clinics conducted by Hall of Famers, featuring local College and High School teams. Fans and families will also have free time to play on the field, with Hall of Famers stopping by for visits.
• Draft Chalk Talk Theater. A 1,000 seat presentation theater, where fans will interact with Hall of Famers to discuss the upcoming 2014 NFL Draft. Fans are encouraged to participate in Q & A.
• Legends Theater. A 1,000 seat presentation theater, where fans will witness Hall of Famers discuss memorable football moments on their Road to Canton. CNN legend, Larry King will host the Saturday ‘Road to Canton’ sessions. Pro Football Hall of Fame President, David Bakerwill host the Sunday sessions. Fans are encouraged to participate in Q & A.
• FREE memorabilia appraisals by Heritage Auctions (ha.com) “The World’s Largest Collectibles Auctioneer”.
• Interactive games of skill, suitable for all ages, including Quarterback Challenge, Touchdown Run, Lineman Push, Backyard Kick,Buttonhook, Shotgun Challenge, Mini-Camp & Combine and more.
• A gallery of iconic bronze busts on display, rarely removed from their home in Canton.
• PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Fans will have a chance to take photos with Hall of Famers in the bust gallery, and throughout the expansive show floor.
• A Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit titled, “Pro Football and the American Spirit”, featuring footage and rare artifacts honoring NFL players as members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Radio Disney Cleveland family friendly shows. Saturday 5-7pm and Sunday 1-3pm.
• A 6,000 square foot official Pro Football Hall of Fame merchandise store.
• FREE PARKING at the I-X Center.

There are four separate shows that make-up the two-day Fan Fest (see showtimes below).  Each show will feature different Hall of Famers.

See event schedule for: Saturday | Sunday

Show 1 – Saturday, May 3: 10 AM – 3 PM
Show 2 – Saturday, May 3: 4 PM – 9 PM
Show 3 – Sunday, May 4: 10 AM – 3 PM
Show 4 – Sunday, May 4: 4 PM – 9 PM

BOGO FREE Coupon Code:

Want to save some money but still attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest?  Now through Saturday, April 26th, you can grab this Buy One, Get One ticket offer!

Upgrade Your Ticket:

• Autograph Sessions:  There will be eight autograph sessions each day and each session will feature five different Hall of Famers.  Limited Autograph Session tickets are on sale now and can be purchased for $300. General Admission to Fan Fest does not include admittance to Autograph Sessions. To read the Autograph Session Policy click here>>>
• Terry Bradshaw One-Man Show:  Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw will perform his one-man show called “Terry Bradshaw: America’s Favorite Dumb Blonde…My Life in Four Quarters,” twice on Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Accompanied by his singers, “the I-Qties,” and live band, Bradshaw shares stories about growing up in Louisiana, his four Super bowl rings, three marriages, toupee modeling days and his broadcasting and acting careers divided into the “four quarters” of his life.

GIVEAWAY:

One lucky reader will receive TWO FREE general admission tickets to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest!  This giveaway will end on Monday, April 28th.  You can enter once per day.  Good luck!

Disclosure:  All opinions are my own.  Thanks to IX Center for providing the tickets for the giveaways and for promotion.