Family fun on the cheap, in Renton

 We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.

This column is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.

You — as a Renton Patch reader — are a big part of this column. Let's hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box.

1. Castle Ice Mid-Winter Break Skate

Deal: $7 admission, $3 skate rental from 11am -3:45pm.

Good through: 11am – 3:45pm, Good through Friday, Feb. 25

2. Whistle Stop Alehouse

Deal: Kids eat free on Monday nights.

Good through: every Monday

3. Arts and Crafts at North Highlands Neighborhood Center 

Deal: Free craft projects for kids ages 6 and up.

Good through: Every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m.

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Deal: First music or voice lesson free.

Good through: anytime

5. U.S. Judo Training Center

Deal: One free week of training

Good through: ongoing, Monday – Thursday 7pm – 9pm