I have four kids, so doing fun things can get really expensive. Here are some of our favorite free (or super cheap) things to do in the summer.
$1 movies -
Regal or
Cinemark (or
Carmike but this costs $4 and includes popcorn and a drink)
G and PG rated movies that are not new releases are shown on weekday mornings.
We have found that sometimes restaurants next to the theater will offer lunch specials on those days.
Free bowling -
AMF or
various others
Kids can bowl two free games every day. The cost of shoe rental is not included and can vary from place to place, so call ahead to find the cheapest one near you.
Free skating -
various
Unfortunately there is not one near me - but maybe you will be lucky!
Free museums
There are a lot of these near me and we frequent them year round.
Also, if you are a customer of Bank of America or Merrill Lynch you can participate in
Museums on Us.
Of course don't forget parks - local, state, and national. These can provide everything from swimming, hiking, and camping to educational and historical field trips for little to no cash.
Enjoy your summer!
Something had to be done to liven up the table. Our kids like to play games on the porch, so why not a game table? I measured out a checkerboard on the top and taped it off. I considered a traditional red/black color scheme but we don't have any red paint. I considered going with black and the natural table, but that seemed boring. I had some blue paint (I have no idea where it came from!) so I decided on blue and the natural table. After painting and removing the tape, I applied three coats of polyurethane. Now the kids can play checkers, chess, or even just a game of cards.
