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Hughson, California
Hughson · 95326Photo: Ryanx7 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA
Modesto, California
Modesto · 95350+Photo: Carl Skaggs / Wikimedia Commons
Newman, California
Newman · 95360Photo: Josiah.r.white / Wikimedia Commons

Combo deals (5)

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Dinner + a Movie

You save $9 total
Around: Free Tire Amnesty · Sun, Nov 1 in Modesto
1
Johnny Carino's Modesto ~5 mi
yelp ★ 2.6· ★ 3.7
Johnny Carino's, Sisk Road, Modesto, 95350
Sunday: Never-Ending Pasta & Salad Duo $12.99 - unlimited salad plus two pastas; half-price wine bottles in the bar
2
Brenden Theatres Modesto 18 Modesto
★ 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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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.
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Dinner + a Movie

You save $9 total
Around: Bodem Bistro-Senior Meal Program - 60+years · Thu, Nov 5 in Modesto
1
Burly's California Bistro Modesto
1219 N Carpenter Rd Ste 5, Modesto, CA 95351
Prime Rib Night Thursdays after 5pm: slow-roasted prime rib with garlic whipped potatoes and seasonal veggies ($42 on the published menu)
2
Brenden Theatres Modesto 18 Modesto
★ 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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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
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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: Hughson Story Time · Wed, Nov 4 in Hughson
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
Hughson Library Hughson EVENT
Hughson 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
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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: 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
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© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.
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Matching events (62)

Sun, Nov 1 · 12:00am Modesto
Free Tire Amnesty
· Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00pm Modesto
The Time Machine-A World Premiere Science Fiction, Halloween Ballet Theater Experience
· Holiday
Mon, Nov 2 · 8:10am Modesto
Modified Aerobics- #29312, 60+
· Classes & Workshops
Mon, Nov 2 · 9:45am Modesto
Strength Training - Young at Heart (60+ years)
· Classes & Workshops
Mon, Nov 2 · 11:00am Modesto
Bodem Bistro-Senior Meal Program - 60+years
· Community
Mon, Nov 2 · 12:30pm Modesto
Mexican Train Dominos - 60+ years
· Community
Mon, Nov 2 · 12:30pm Modesto
Zumba Gold #29368 - 60+years
· Classes & Workshops
Mon, Nov 2 · 1:45pm Modesto
Zumba Gold #29369- 60+years
· Classes & Workshops
Mon, Nov 2 · 2:45pm Modesto
Hatha Yoga - 60+ years
· Classes & Workshops
Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00pm Modesto
Economic Development Committee
· Government
Mon, Nov 2 · 6:00pm Modesto
Planning Commission
· Government
Tue, Nov 3 · 8:30am Modesto
Mah Jongg - 60+ years
· Community
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:15am Modesto
Line Dance-Introduction #29337, 60+years
· Classes & Workshops
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:50am Modesto
Line Dance-Level 1 Beginning #29339 (60+years)
· Classes & Workshops
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:45am Modesto
Line Dance-Intermediate #29341, 60+years
· Classes & Workshops
Tue, Nov 3 · 11:00am Modesto
Bodem Bistro-Senior Meal Program - 60+years
· Community
Tue, Nov 3 · 12:30pm Modesto
Bunco (60+ yrs)
· Community
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00pm Hughson FREE
Holiday Aprons
Hughson Library · Libraries
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:45pm Modesto
Mat Pilates #29375 - 18+years
· Classes & Workshops
Tue, Nov 3 · 5:00pm Newman FREE
Trading Card Game Night
Newman Library · Kids & Family
Tue, Nov 3 · 5:30pm Modesto
City Council Meeting
· Government
Tue, Nov 3 · 6:00pm Modesto
Barre for Fitness #29376 - 18+years
· Classes & Workshops
Wed, Nov 4 · 8:10am Modesto
Modified Aerobics- #29312, 60+
· Classes & Workshops
Wed, Nov 4 · 9:45am Modesto
Strength Training - Young at Heart (60+ years)
· Classes & Workshops
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00am Hughson FREE
Hughson Story Time
Hughson Library · Kids & Family
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00am Newman FREE
Newman Story Time
Newman Library · Kids & Family
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30am Hughson FREE
Hughson Wee Move & Play
Hughson Library · Arts & Culture
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30am Newman FREE
Newman Wee Move & Play
Newman Library · Arts & Culture
Wed, Nov 4 · 11:00am Modesto
Bodem Bistro-Senior Meal Program - 60+years
· Community
Wed, Nov 4 · 12:30pm Modesto
Movie Matinee, 60+ years
· Community
Wed, Nov 4 · 2:45pm Modesto
Chair Yoga - 60+ years
· Classes & Workshops
Wed, Nov 4 · 3:45pm Modesto
Culture Commission Meeting for November 4, 2026. - Canceled
· Government
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00pm Modesto
Safety & Communities Committee
· Government
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00pm Modesto
CANCELLED - Safety & Communities Committee
· Government
Thu, Nov 5 · 9:15am Modesto
Line Dance-Introduction #29338, 60+years
· Classes & Workshops
Thu, Nov 5 · 9:50am Modesto
Line Dance-Level 1 Beginning #29340 (60+years)
· Classes & Workshops
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:45am Modesto
Ukulele, 60+ years
· Classes & Workshops
Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00am Hughson FREE
Hughson Hobby Hour
Hughson Library · Libraries
Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00am Modesto
Bodem Bistro-Senior Meal Program - 60+years
· Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 12:30pm Modesto
Zumba Gold #29368 - 60+years
· Classes & Workshops
Thu, Nov 5 · 1:00pm Modesto
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee Meeting
· Government
Thu, Nov 5 · 1:15pm Modesto
Cyber-Seniors, 60+ years
· Classes & Workshops
Thu, Nov 5 · 1:45pm Modesto
Zumba Gold #29369- 60+years
· Classes & Workshops
Thu, Nov 5 · 2:45pm Modesto
Zumba Gold: Chair #29370 - 60+years
· Classes & Workshops
Thu, Nov 5 · 3:30pm Hughson FREE
Hughson LEGO® Day: Fall Edition
Hughson Library · Arts & Culture
Thu, Nov 5 · 3:30pm Newman FREE
Newman LEGO® Play
Newman Library · Arts & Culture
Thu, Nov 5 · 3:30pm Hughson FREE
Hughson LEGO® Play: Fall Edition
Hughson Library · Arts & Culture
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:30pm Modesto
Entertainment Commission
· Government
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:45pm Modesto
Mat Pilates #29375 - 18+years
· Classes & Workshops
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00pm Modesto
Barre for Fitness #29376 - 18+years
· Classes & Workshops
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00pm Modesto
Taste of the Valley
· Food & Drink
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00pm Modesto
Jazz Night
The State Theatre · Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00pm Modesto
Jazz Night sponsored by The Law Office of Gary C. Nelson
The State Theatre · Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00pm Modesto
Freedom Heartsong – Cruising’ California
· Community
Fri, Nov 6 · 8:30am Modesto
Chair Volleyball (60+ yrs)
· Sports
Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00am Modesto
Bingo - 60+years (Modesto Senior Citizens Club)
· Community
Fri, Nov 6 · 12:00pm Modesto
Bridge-Social (60+ yrs)
· Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00am Modesto
Spreading the Beauty Truth Conference: Beyond the Label. Beyond the Shelf
· Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00am Modesto
2026 Holiday Market in Turlock
· Festivals
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00pm Hughson FREE
Backyard Orchard Fruit Trees with the Master Gardeners at Hughson Library
Hughson Library · Libraries
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00pm Newman FREE
Newman Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Newman Library · Arts & Culture
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:30pm Hughson FREE
Dried Herb Sachets
Hughson Library · Classes & Workshops

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.

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