Frugal Family: REI Classes, Paint Sale and Kids Free at Newseum

This week, Patch scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on automotive supplies, free admission for kids to the Newseum, back-to-school supplies (crazy, I know), and informative REI classes on outdoor skills. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. Here are this week's deals:

1. Sherwin-Williams

Where: 9104 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD
Deal: Three-day super sale with 40 percent off paints and stains, 30 percent off painting supplies and 10 percent off wallcovering. $10 off coupon on purchases of $50 or more can be found on the store's website.
Good Through: July 22-24

2. REI

Where: 9801 Rhode Island Ave., College Park, MD
Deal: Fundamentals of Map & Compass class ($30 for members) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 19. Light and Fast Backpacking Basics (free) from 7 to 8 p.m. July 22. Registration required for both classes.

3. Staples

Where: 8904 62nd Ave., College Park, MD
Deal: Back-to-School supplies; many items priced from 50 cents to $5. Buy two, get one free on 1.5-inch Avery heavy-duty view binders.
Good Through: July 23

4. Pep Boys

Where: 1804 University Blvd. E, Hyattsville, MD
Deal: Buy one tire, get second tire 40 percent off on Definity and Cooper tires (after mail-in rebate). Two for $6 on Black Magic Tire Wet. Turtle Wax Car Wash, 1 gallon for $3. More weekly deals available.
Good Through: July 24

5. Summer Fun Deal: Kids Free at the Newseum

Where: 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
Why Go: Seven levels of galleries, theaters, retail and visitor services make this one of D.C.'s must-see destinations. The museum pays homage to news, offering visitors five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and interactive exhibits from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Price: Youth (18 and under) free with one paid adult admission.
Good Through: Sept. 5