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7 Things to Do in September in Temecula, Murrieta & French Valley!

Plus your free calendar printable from Macaroni KID!

By Arielle Parfait and Ashley Cunningham - Publishers, Macaroni KID Temecula-Murrieta-French Valley August 31, 2022

Oh, September. The kids are back to school, the sun is going down earlier, the nights are cooler... and fall officially arrives. 

But did you know it's also the month to eat a cheeseburger, celebrate comic books, and talk like a pirate?

Here are 7 September holidays that can help you have a ton of fun with your kids in the Temecula, Murrieta and French Valley area!


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1. Order a pizza
Sept. 5

  • Yum, yum... get me some! National Cheese Pizza Day is the perfect day to order dinner from your favorite pizza spot in Temecula, Murrieta and French Valley area. We know everyone has their favorite pizza spot, but have you tried The Pizza Factory?  Macaroni Kid is here to bring you some delicious deals from the Temecula and French Valley Pizza Factory locations!



  • On September 5th only, get a Large 1 topping pizza for only $11.99 (Normally $18.70) using code MAC.  This deal is only valid on September 5th, 2022, and only the French Valley and Temecula Pizza Factory locations.  It cannot be combined with any other deals or discounts.
  • If you like to go bowling   this next one is for you.  Did you know that Temecula Lanes also has a great food menu?    Pizza is one of the items on the menu.  You can celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day with a cheese pizza from Temecula Lanes while you enjoy a game or two of bowling with your besties or with your sweet kiddos! 




2. Celebrate Grandma and Grandpa!
Sept. 11

  • If they live nearby, take grandma and grandpa out to high tea on National Grandparents' Day at Cottage Tea Parties in Temecula. Make sure to mention Macaroni KID when you call to make a reservation and get $5 off your tea session. If that's not possible? Send a card or make that call! 



  • You can also stop at Hammer and Stain Inland Empire for some gift ideas that are already made or to make the craft shown below.  On September 11th from 2-5 pm you can create the below project for $45 but if you register using mackid20 you get $20 off! 




Don't miss our FREE printable September calendar to hang on your fridge to fill with family fun in the Temecula, Murrieta, French Valley area!

CLICK HERE OR THE IMAGE BELOW!





3. Eat a cheeseburger
Sept. 18

If there's anything we love more than pizza ... it's cheeseburgers, especially at Richie's All-American Diner on National Cheeseburger Day!





4. Talk like a pirate
Sept. 19

Aaaaargh! It's talk like a pirate day! Celebrate by dressing the part. You're sure to have a swashbuckling good time!  Come on in for Open play at The Little Red Barn Playground all day on the 19th dressed like a pirate and get $5 off This deal can only be used on the 19th, and this is for walk ins only.  There are 3 times for you to get a chance to come in and take advantage of this deal.  You can come in from 9am-11am, 12pm-2pm or 3pm-5pm.  Open play is for ages 6 months- 6 years.





5. Try for a hole in one
Sept. 21

Surprise the kids with a trip to one of Murrieta's great mini golf courses on National Miniature Golf Day! Who can get a hole-in-one? There's just one place to play miniature golf in town but we found a few others in Riverside you could go to if you have the time and don't mind the drive.  


6. Welcome fall!
Sept. 22

Fall has arrived! Many of our favorite Temecula, Murrieta and French Valley events take place in fall! Here are some of our favorite events in the Temecula, Murrieta, and French Valley area our families won't miss this year:






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  • You can also get crafty with The Crafting Crate. Pick from multiple fall kits that you can craft yourself or with your kiddos as you get into the fall mood.  Use code MACKID and get 15% off your order of $10 or more!



  • Who doesn't love a great fall flavored, warm drink to get into the fall spirit?  Head to The Coffee Shop in Temecula to get your first pumpkin spice latte fix!



Stay tuned for our Fall Guide coming soon!


7. Buy a comic book
Sept. 25

Visit Game and Graze on October 1st and 2nd for National Comic Book Day to play some amazing comic book character themed board games and card games.  It's only $5/person to come in and play any game you would like for as long as you like.  Use code MacKid10 for 10% off food and drinks on October 1st and 2nd.




When visiting events and local businesses, be sure to tell them Macaroni KID sent you... and don't forget to tell all your friends!