Cheap or Free Things to do This Summer

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Put your wallet away and get ready to have some fun without dropping a lot of dough for the privilege. This summer it’s all about cheap or free things to do, and these family-friendly activities are guaranteed to put a smile on your face without putting a dent in your wallet.


Make a Splash

Don’t have a pool in the backyard? No worries! Simply invest in a bag of water balloons and a few cheap plastic squirt guns and have a water fight with the kids. It’s a great way to cool off, and you don’t have to spend more than a few dollars to have a fun afternoon with your kids.

Pack a Lunch

Rather than spend money eating out, make it a point to set aside one day during the week for a picnic lunch at your local park. Make a few sandwiches, take along a few cold drinks and an old blanket, and you’re set! You can make this a family affair, or use it as an excuse to have a romantic afternoon with your significant other. What better way to spend a warm summer day?

Movie Night

Sure, there might be some hot summer movies playing at the theater, but who has the money to spend? Movie theaters are expensive, so why not bring the movies to you? Rent a few movies, pop some popcorn, and kick back in the living room for a movie marathon night. It’s still much cheaper than taking the whole family to the theater, and you can pause whenever you want!

Family Camp-Out

Instead of loading up the car and paying upwards of $25 each night to camp at a local campground, why not bring the campground to your back yard? Put up the tent, unroll a few sleeping bags, and roast marshmallows over the portable grill or outdoor fire pit for a fun family experience without leaving the comfort of your own home.

Garden

For a fun activity that even the kids can enjoy, buy several packets of flower seeds, fruits, vegetables, or herbs and dedicate a Saturday afternoon for planting them. Allow your kids to have their own special area of the garden or planting pot so they can plant, water, and watch their own seeds grow throughout the summer. It’s a great way to be outdoors and spend some time with your family without having to shell out a lot of dough.

Even if you don’t have a lot of cash to spend this summer, you can still enjoy time with your family and friends doing fun things that don’t require much money (if any) at all. Whether you want to spend a relaxing evening at home or enjoy the warm summer air, these activities are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and get you in the mood for summer.

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