Being a college student can be daunting but it definitely has its perks. Case in point: the sheer number of student discounts– some of them massive– available to you once you begin your career as a student. As you’re out and about in Lexington this holiday season, make sure you know when your student ID can score you a great deal.

Movie Theaters

The internet is a good resource to consult for businesses in and around the Lexington area that offer deals for college students; still, accuracy may vary, so make sure to fact-check first. Luckily, two of the biggest theater chains around– Regal and Cinemark– can be found in the city, and offer student discounts depending on the flick you’re seeing. Bringing your student ID may be to your advantage, although these offers can sometimes vary from location to location. Luckily, both of these major Lexington theaters participate in student offers Regal at their Hamburg location and Cinemark’s Fayette Mall location.

Even more exciting, the historic Kentucky Theater gives students a full two dollars off every regular admission ticket, with special event tickets varying; the gorgeous, century-old theater is a memorable place to watch everything from indie hits to blockbusters, as well as throwbacks and special events. Oh, and a short drive over to Brannon Crossing in Nicholasville will get you to Movie Tavern, where participating locations offer discounted movie tickets on Thursdays– and even free popcorn. This deal applies to high school students and education faculty, as well.

Clothing

At American Eagle and Aerie and you stand to save a full 20% off, and if thrifting is your thing, certain Goodwill locations provide impressive student discounts. Though it can be confusing to research discounts and find information that may be a few years old, many of these discounts are still active, like in this list courtesy of Seventeen Magazine; other businesses offer special limited-time discounts you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for to avoid missing out on.

Restaurants

At Chipotle you might be able to score a free drink with your meal; certain Arby’s locations may give you a 10% for flashing your ID, too, according to BrokeScholar, another useful resource for sniffing out student deals. In fact, you may be surprised by how many of your everyday chain establishments actually offer these discounts and perks; you can check sites like UniDays, for instance, to see if any student-specific coupons are active. And next time you order a pizza, make sure you’ve got your ID ready; there are many pizza chains that may give you a discount in return. Of course, student or otherwise, perusing eatery apps may give you access to a number of handy app-exclusive coupons.

Grocery Stores & Essentials

Once again, UniDays is a good place to consult when you’re looking to save on groceries as a college student. Wholesale grocery stores like Sam’s Club and Costco often have membership deals for students, which is great for stocking up on the essentials at a discounted price.