Summer is nearly upon us. In fact, around here school gets out next week! With summer on the horizon it is time to start thinking about how to entertain the kiddos – all. summer. long. My girls will be in camps a couple of weeks this summer, but the rest of the summer — I am all about ways to save on summer fun!
Here are a few plans I have for my kiddos this summer to keep everyone entertained without shelling out a lot of money!
5 Ways To Save On Summer Fun
$1 Kids Movies – Movies are a great way to beat the summer heat, and during the day some theaters run $1 movie programs. The kid-friendly movies aren’t the newest releases, but the kids don’t care. And you can’t beat two hours of cool, quite for $1 a person.
- Regal $1 movies
- Cinemark $ movies (plus a coupon for $1 snacks!)
Free Activities for Kids – During the summer there are actually tons of things you can do with your kids for free. No, I don’t just mean riding bikes and playing outside. I mean activities and places you can go and do with your kids for free. This year save on summer fun and take your kids to enjoy free bowling, free skating, free craft projects, free computer camp and so much more! Here are 15 Free Summer Activities For Kids.
During those weeks stock up on Popsicle, Good Humor and Fruttare treats for the kids on sale 2 for $6.
As an added bonus, buy any 2 Klondike and/or Ben and Jerry’s and get .05 in Fuelperks to help you save on summer gas.
Giveaway
One lucky winner will receive a $50 gift card to Winn-Dixie or BI-LO to stock up and save on summer fun.
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— Jen (@SuburbanMomClub) May 22, 2015
Claudia Davis says
we head to the museums and botanical gardens on the free days as well as see movies in the park (there is no charge). We are also on several lists to see movies before they come out and there is no charge.
Cynthia C says
Nothing says “summer” like a popsicle!
Trisha W. says
Thank you for sharing the reading program information. I have a few bookworms.
Sherry Conrad says
Some good tips. When my girls were little we had one day – always a surprise- during the summer where it was banana split or sundae dinner – that’s it, no “real” food. They talked about it forever, and now my daughter does it with my grandsons. One of those traditions that will keep going on and on, and since we made our own, no real extra expense. 🙂
Jessica Vaughan gengler says
Thank you for sharing! My boys love to read!
Mary Happymommy says
We have taken advantage of free bowling in the summer as well.
shelly peterson says
Great tips! We go through lots of popsicles during summer. The kids would enjoy the $1 movies.
Janet W. says
These are all great ideas! I’ll have to make some Sponge Balls for my grandsons to enjoy playing with!
Keely Hostetter says
We love doing the free community activities in the summer. I have already stocked up on some yummy ice cream with all the coupons that have been out. My kids love it.
Pamela Gurganus says
These are some fantastic ideas! I especially like the $1 Kids Movies! We also love to enjoy the pool and go to the beach as often as we can! Thanks for sharing this!
Sarah L says
Some fun $1 movies nearby this summer. Our library has great free summer programs.
CR Williams says
This would be very useful for the summer thanks for sharing.
Laura J says
OH I love those water sponges! They would love those thi s summer!
janetfaye says
Water baloons are a fun #SummerUnbored cure !
Katie H says
I always loved reading during the summer! I couldn’t wait to get my list!