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Family fun on a budget guides
Plain-English guides for parents and caregivers. Prices and free days change; check with venues. We don't sell tickets or earn commissions.
Fun at home
Game nights, movie nights, backyard fun and cooking.
- Family game night
Cheap, easy and a weekly tradition.
- Movie night at home
The theater feeling for a fraction of the cost.
- Backyard and living-room adventures
Camp-outs, scavenger hunts and more.
- Cook and bake together
A skill, a snack and a memory.
Out and about
Library, parks, free museum days and events.
- What's free at the library
Far more than books.
- Parks, trails and playgrounds
Free fresh air, close to home.
- Free museum days
Many museums offer them. Plan ahead.
- Community events
Festivals, concerts and parades.
Trips and occasions
Day trips, picnics, parties and summer.
- Cheap day trips
A change of scene without a hotel bill.
- Pack the picnic
The easiest way to save on outings.
- Birthday parties on a budget
Fun for the kids, kind to your wallet.
- Summer on a budget
Camps, programs and free fun.
Plan and save
A fun budget, memberships and a fun jar.
- A family fun budget
Plan it, then enjoy it.
- Membership or pay-per-visit?
Count the visits honestly.
- A family fun jar
Ideas and savings in one place.