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The Gazette finds events, then matches specials from separate local businesses into a single bundle — dinner + dessert + a show — and shows the total you save. No business coordinated this. The Gazette found it. Pick a town below — or several: tap more than one and the engine chains specials across all of them. Everyone in the 209 throws the whole county's book at every event. And if you'll drive town to town, slide Drive: the engine then pulls specials within that many miles of each event's town. Hungry right now? Every place to eat in the 209 →

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Modesto, California
Modesto · 95350+Photo: Carl Skaggs / Wikimedia Commons
Newman, California
Newman · 95360Photo: Josiah.r.white / Wikimedia Commons
Oakdale, California
Oakdale · 95361Photo: Saeidb / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA
Riverbank, California
Riverbank · 95367Photo: Pi.1415926535 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA
Waterford, California
Waterford · 95386Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Combo deals (8)

The Epic Gazette // Combo route card · epicgazette.com/free-help/combos/

Dinner + a Movie 209 run · 2 towns

You save $13 total
Around: Oakdale Wee Move & Play · Mon, Nov 2 in Oakdale
1
Bistro 120 Oakdale
yelp ★ 4.4· ★ 4.4
152 N Yosemite Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm in the bar: Mini Burger Bites $8, Mini Prime Rib Sliders $12, Philly Cheese Steak Rolls $12 (regular $16 - save $4), house beer $6, Old Fashioned $8, daiquiri $9
$16 $12 save $4 · Bar only; savings shown on the cheese steak rolls - other items priced as listed
2
Brenden Theatres Modesto 18 Modesto ~12 mi
★ 4.3
1021 10th St, Modesto, CA 95354
Brenden+ membership: $12.99/month for 3 tickets (any format, any day), 10% off snacks, $0 online ticket fees
$13 $4 save $9 · Cancel anytime; Brenden says first-month value tops $50 against its published $13-$18 average ticket
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© OpenStreetMap contributors
Solid pins are the advertised spot; dashed pins mean only the town was published.
Route in Google Maps →
Why this bundle: these are separate businesses. The Gazette matched them by day, town, and time so a reader can do all three in one outing. No business coordinated this.
The Epic Gazette // Combo route card · epicgazette.com/free-help/combos/

Dinner + a Movie

You save $9 total
Around: Newman Dungeons and Dragons for Teens · Sat, Nov 7 in Newman
1
Johnny Carino's Modesto ~26 mi
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7
Johnny Carino's, Sisk Road, Modesto, 95350
Happy Hour 3-5pm daily in the bar & patio: small plates $4-$7 (mozzarella sticks $4, Italian nachos $5, fried ravioli $6, calamari $7)
2
Brenden Theatres Modesto 18 Modesto ~23 mi
★ 4.3
1021 10th St, Modesto, CA 95354
Brenden+ membership: $12.99/month for 3 tickets (any format, any day), 10% off snacks, $0 online ticket fees
$13 $4 save $9 · Cancel anytime; Brenden says first-month value tops $50 against its published $13-$18 average ticket
12
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Solid pins are the advertised spot; dashed pins mean only the town was published.
Route in Google Maps →
Why this bundle: these are separate businesses. The Gazette matched them by day, town, and time so a reader can do all three in one outing. No business coordinated this.
The Epic Gazette // Combo route card · epicgazette.com/free-help/combos/

Dinner + a Show 209 run · 2 towns

You save $4 total
Around: STEAM* Rubber Band Cannons · Tue, Nov 3 in Riverbank
1
Bistro 120 Oakdale ~5 mi
yelp ★ 4.4· ★ 4.4
152 N Yosemite Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm in the bar: Mini Burger Bites $8, Mini Prime Rib Sliders $12, Philly Cheese Steak Rolls $12 (regular $16 - save $4), house beer $6, Old Fashioned $8, daiquiri $9
$16 $12 save $4 · Bar only; savings shown on the cheese steak rolls - other items priced as listed
2
Riverbank Library Riverbank EVENT
STEAM* Rubber Band Cannons
the event
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© OpenStreetMap contributors
Solid pins are the advertised spot; dashed pins mean only the town was published.
Route in Google Maps →
Why this bundle: these are separate businesses. The Gazette matched them by day, town, and time so a reader can do all three in one outing. No business coordinated this.
The Epic Gazette // Combo route card · epicgazette.com/free-help/combos/

Family Afternoon 209 run · 2 towns

Deals inside savings vary
Around: Riverbank Bilingual Story Time · Tue, Nov 3 in Riverbank
1
Mountain Mike's Pizza Modesto ~8 mi
901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 40, Modesto, CA 95351
Weekday all-you-can-eat lunch buffet Mon-Fri 11am-2pm: unlimited pizza + salad bar ($13.99 adult includes soda, $9.99 kids)
2
Riverbank Library Riverbank EVENT
Riverbank Bilingual Story Time
the event
3
Sciabica's / Track 424 Modesto ~8 mi
2150 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354
Free olive oil tastings weekdays 8am-5pm at the Yosemite Blvd tasting room; Track 424 taproom under the same roof
123
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Solid pins are the advertised spot; dashed pins mean only the town was published.
Route in Google Maps →
Why this bundle: these are separate businesses. The Gazette matched them by day, town, and time so a reader can do all three in one outing. No business coordinated this.
The Epic Gazette // Combo route card · epicgazette.com/free-help/combos/

Family Afternoon 209 run · 2 towns

Deals inside savings vary
Around: Trading Card Game Night · Tue, Nov 3 in Newman
1
Mountain Mike's Pizza Modesto ~23 mi
901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 40, Modesto, CA 95351
Weekday all-you-can-eat lunch buffet Mon-Fri 11am-2pm: unlimited pizza + salad bar ($13.99 adult includes soda, $9.99 kids)
2
Newman Library Newman EVENT
Trading Card Game Night
the event
3
Sonic Drive-In Modesto ~24 mi
Sonic, McHenry Avenue, Aurora, Modesto, 95354
Happy Hour 2-4pm daily: half-price drinks and slushes - or half price any time ordering in the Sonic app
123
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Solid pins are the advertised spot; dashed pins mean only the town was published.
Route in Google Maps →
Why this bundle: these are separate businesses. The Gazette matched them by day, town, and time so a reader can do all three in one outing. No business coordinated this.
The Epic Gazette // Combo route card · epicgazette.com/free-help/combos/

Family Afternoon 209 run · 2 towns

Deals inside savings vary
Around: Newman Story Time · Wed, Nov 4 in Newman
1
Mountain Mike's Pizza Modesto ~23 mi
901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 40, Modesto, CA 95351
Weekday all-you-can-eat lunch buffet Mon-Fri 11am-2pm: unlimited pizza + salad bar ($13.99 adult includes soda, $9.99 kids)
2
Newman Library Newman EVENT
Newman Story Time
the event
3
Sciabica's / Track 424 Modesto ~23 mi
2150 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354
Free olive oil tastings weekdays 8am-5pm at the Yosemite Blvd tasting room; Track 424 taproom under the same roof
123
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Solid pins are the advertised spot; dashed pins mean only the town was published.
Route in Google Maps →
Why this bundle: these are separate businesses. The Gazette matched them by day, town, and time so a reader can do all three in one outing. No business coordinated this.
The Epic Gazette // Combo route card · epicgazette.com/free-help/combos/

Family Afternoon 209 run · 2 towns

Deals inside savings vary
Around: Oakdale Story Time · Wed, Nov 4 in Oakdale
1
Mountain Mike's Pizza Modesto ~12 mi
901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 40, Modesto, CA 95351
Weekday all-you-can-eat lunch buffet Mon-Fri 11am-2pm: unlimited pizza + salad bar ($13.99 adult includes soda, $9.99 kids)
2
Oakdale Library Oakdale EVENT
Oakdale Story Time
the event
3
Sciabica's / Track 424 Modesto ~12 mi
2150 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354
Free olive oil tastings weekdays 8am-5pm at the Yosemite Blvd tasting room; Track 424 taproom under the same roof
123
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Solid pins are the advertised spot; dashed pins mean only the town was published.
Route in Google Maps →
Why this bundle: these are separate businesses. The Gazette matched them by day, town, and time so a reader can do all three in one outing. No business coordinated this.
The Epic Gazette // Combo route card · epicgazette.com/free-help/combos/

Family Afternoon 209 run · 2 towns

Deals inside savings vary
Around: Waterford Story Time · Thu, Nov 5 in Waterford
1
Mountain Mike's Pizza Modesto ~13 mi
901 N Carpenter Rd Suite 40, Modesto, CA 95351
Weekday all-you-can-eat lunch buffet Mon-Fri 11am-2pm: unlimited pizza + salad bar ($13.99 adult includes soda, $9.99 kids)
2
Waterford Library Waterford EVENT
Waterford Story Time
the event
3
Sciabica's / Track 424 Modesto ~13 mi
2150 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354
Free olive oil tastings weekdays 8am-5pm at the Yosemite Blvd tasting room; Track 424 taproom under the same roof
123
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Solid pins are the advertised spot; dashed pins mean only the town was published.
Route in Google Maps →
Why this bundle: these are separate businesses. The Gazette matched them by day, town, and time so a reader can do all three in one outing. No business coordinated this.

Matching events (18)

Mon, Nov 2 · 10:30am Oakdale FREE
Oakdale Wee Move & Play
Oakdale Library · Arts & Culture
Tue, Nov 3 · 11:00am Riverbank FREE
Riverbank Bilingual Story Time
Riverbank Library · Kids & Family
Tue, Nov 3 · 11:30am Riverbank FREE
Mayor’s Book Club
Riverbank Library · Kids & Family
Tue, Nov 3 · 3:00pm Waterford FREE
Waterford LEGO® Play
Waterford Library · Arts & Culture
Tue, Nov 3 · 3:00pm Oakdale FREE
Oakdale LEGO® Day
Oakdale Library · Arts & Culture
Tue, Nov 3 · 3:00pm Oakdale FREE
Oakdale LEGO® Play
Oakdale Library · Arts & Culture
Tue, Nov 3 · 3:30pm Riverbank FREE
STEAM* Rubber Band Cannons
Riverbank Library · Music
Tue, Nov 3 · 5:00pm Newman FREE
Trading Card Game Night
Newman Library · Kids & Family
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00am Newman FREE
Newman Story Time
Newman Library · Kids & Family
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30am Newman FREE
Newman Wee Move & Play
Newman Library · Arts & Culture
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30am Oakdale FREE
Oakdale Story Time
Oakdale Library · Kids & Family
Wed, Nov 4 · 3:00pm Waterford FREE
Knit and Crochet
Waterford Library · Classes & Workshops
Wed, Nov 4 · 5:30pm Riverbank FREE
Friends of the Riverbank Library Meeting
Riverbank Library · Libraries
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00am Waterford FREE
Waterford Story Time
Waterford Library · Kids & Family
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30am Oakdale FREE
Oakdale Wiggle Worms
Oakdale Library · Kids & Family
Thu, Nov 5 · 3:00pm Waterford FREE
Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Waterford Library · Libraries
Thu, Nov 5 · 3:30pm Newman FREE
Newman LEGO® Play
Newman Library · Arts & Culture
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00pm Newman FREE
Newman Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Newman Library · Arts & Culture

Combo deals are assembled automatically from public event listings and business specials. The Gazette finds bundles the businesses never thought of — if you go here and use this, then here and use this, you save this much. Businesses keep their own offers; we just show readers a route through them.