Save money this Valentine's Day with the help of these deals and freebies in Des Moines

Valentine’s Day? In this economy?

Skip the pricey multi-course meals and extravagant gifts and give yourself and your loved ones the gift of saving on the special day.

Get a free flower at McDonald's, dine on Firehouse Subs or go ice-skating thanks to these promotional deals and freebies that can be found in Iowa and in the Des Moines metro.

Brenton Skating Plaza: Buy one, get one admission and rentals

Need an excuse to hold hands this Valentine’s Day? Go ice-skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, 520 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines. The skating rink is offering buy one get one admission and skate rental on Valentine's Day, plus cookies and hot cocoa to every skater too. Hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

McDonald’s: Free roses with breakfast on Valentine's Day

Treat yourself to an egg McMuffin and receive a free rose when you visit participating McDonald’s locations in the Des Moines metro this Valentine’s Day, according to a news release. The first 50 customers to order breakfast via the drive-thru on Feb. 14 will be given a free rose to celebrate the day of romance. Some of the McDonald’s in the metro participating include:

• 3610 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines

• 6125 Grand Ave., Des Moines

• 125 Laurel St., Waukee

• 1320 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines

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Firehouse Subs: Buy one sub, get an extra for free

Take home an additional medium sub sandwich when you purchase a medium or large sub, chips and drink after 4 p.m. at participating Firehouse Subs from Feb. 12-16. Guests must show the free medium sub coupon in-store to redeem the freebie.

Firehouse Subs have locations across Iowa and several in the Des Moines metro including Clive, West Des Moines and Des Moines. Visit firehousesubs.com/store-locator to find a Firehouse Subs near you.

Baskin-Robbins: Save $5 through Uber Eats

Save $5 when you order delivery from Baskin-Robbins through Uber Eats through Feb. 17. Get dessert from the popular ice cream chain that has locations at 1510 N. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny and 7666 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights. Visit order.baskinrobbins.com to find a location near you.

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Panera Bread: Save 15% on gift cards

Get the Panera Bread lover in your life a gift card, and get 15% off in the process. Visit panerabread.com to purchase a digital or physical gift card and get the discount through Feb. 18. Opt for the Valentine’s Day-themed gift card or browse its selection of designs. After, there’s nothing left to do but chow down on sandwiches, soups, macaroni and cheese, bagels and more. Panera Bread has several locations across Iowa and in the Des Moines metro, including in Des Moines and Ankeny. Find a location near you at panerabread.com.

Potbelly: Get a free cookie if you're a Perks member

Potbelly's Perks members can get an extra special treat on Valentine's Day. Receive a free red velvet cookie with the purchase of any entree at all locations, according to a news release. Order online, on the Potbelly app or in-shop by scanning your membership card. Potbelly has two locations in the Des Moines metro. Find a spot near you on potbelly.com/location-finder.

Paris Barraza is a trending and general assignment reporter at the Des Moines Register. Reach her at pbarraza@registermedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.

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