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Sure, you can go a theme park, like Disneyland, Legoland, or Sea World, or maybe a world-class zoo like San Diego Zoo or the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Or you can check out amazing family spots like the many San Diego beaches.
But what if you want something really cheap (or free) and close to home?
Check out these cheap or free summer and spring activities!
Free or Cheap Summer Movies
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| See a free movie in the morning, and go to a free beach in the afternoon! |
Regal Cinemas is offering its annual Family Film Festival starting the last week in June at all locations nationwide. Movies are offered Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 am, with two movies to choose from each week. Last year's movies included "Monsters Vs. Aliens," "Horton Hears a Who," and "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs."
One slight change: This year they are charging $1 per person, BUT they'll send that money directly to the Will Rodgers' Foundation. For details, click here.
Unfortunately, AMC Theaters no longer offers its Summer Movie Camp due to low turnout. However, if you go before noon, you can still get cheaper priced movies.
Kids Bowl Free!
Want a great free summer fun activity? Try free bowling.
Sign up for the Kids Bowl Free event, you can sign up for a free summer bowling pass, which lets kids bowl free all summer long. Most locations start the program as early as mid-April, so you can start your free bowling in the spring too!
Just find a participating bowling center near you by clicking here. When you find one, register on that center's page.
When you do, you'll be taken to a page where you can buy a Family Pass. The Family Pass starts at @$25 (actual price varies by center) and lets you bowl two games per person per day all summer (it's good for up to four members).
Note: You do NOT have to buy the Family Pass to get the Kids Bowl Free deal. If you just want the Kids Bowl Free deal, just click the link that says "No thanks" at the bottom of the page. Keep clicking and you'll get to a page where you can print your coupon. Thereafter, just go on the website and enter your password and you'll get passes for two free kids games each week.
AMF "Summer Unplugged" Free Bowling for Kids
Like the Kids Bowl Free deal, the AMF "Summer Unplugged" program lets kids bowl two free games per day when you sign up for their program. Plus, if you register your kids, adults can save with an AMF Summer 17 Plus Pass good for up to 4 people ages 17 and older. For details, go to http://freebowling.amf.com/.
Free Crafts & Sports Workshops
Participating Michael's craft stores and Home Lowe's often provide free summer fun with free craft projects on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.
Michael's projects range from American Girl crafts, Father's Day mugs, Klutz projects, and glass bead bracelets. See what's coming up near you by going to www.michaels.com.
Lowe's Build & Grow projects usually include woodworking crafts, like wooden race cars and birdhouses. They don't post project dates on their website, so call your local Lowes to check out dates and projects near you. www.lowes.com
New! Free Summer Fun at Bass Pro Shops Summer Camp!
Select Bass Pro Shop's nationwide are offering Free Summer Camp activities on weekends from noon to 6 pm, the end of May through the first week in July. Just go to www.basspro.com for details.
Events range from crafts, to a free shooting range, archery, and fishing skills, to s'mores and shooting gallery activities.
Starting May 30, and until supplies run out, Bass Pro is also offering a free 48-page summer guide with sporting and activity ideas. Click here for amazing Gift Cards deals!
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