I’m not going to lie, I have never really considered myself a bargain shopper. But with several kids, it’s taught me to have a plan and pinch some pennies. Alas, I bring to you: Fun Things To Do This Summer For $5 Or Under!
- Sounds Like Summer: Kids Fair & Music – This summer, enjoy live music, theater, outdoor movies and more under the shade of The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center.
- Summer Reading Program Events (FREE) – Head down to the Coastal Branch Library in South Walton for some fun! Each week has a different theme.
Thursday, June 13, 2024: Animal Tales “Zoofari Earth” @10:00AMThursday, June 20, 2024: Lindsey the Beekeeper @10:00AMThursday, June 20, 2024: Flip into Summer Foam Party @10:45AMThursday, June 27, 2024: Mr. Richard’s Sing Along Fun @10:00AMThursday, July 11, 2024: The “WOW” Factor Science Show @10:00AMThursday, July 18, 2024: Captain Davy Duvall @10:00AMThursday, July 25, 2024: Emerald Coast Science Center “The Mobile Planetarium” @10:00AM
- Aly’s Beach splash pad – Okay, what kid doesn’t love splash pads!? You can hit up the splash pad and even grab a snack at Raw + Juicy!
- E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center ($7 for kids 4-12, FREE for kids under 3) – Enjoy trails, animal shows and feedings, and an interactive museum. Perfect indoor (and learning) activities for a rainy day! Located in Freeport and open to the public in June & July from 9am-2pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Find more information here.
- Stories by the Sea (FREE) – Events in Seaside! They have music, movies, theater performances, and more. The calendar of events gets published each month here.
There you have it! 5 fun things to do this summer for $5 or less with your little ones!
What else should a mom on a budget be doing this Summer?! Let us know in the comments!
And don’t miss our Summer Bucket List and Scavenger Hunt posts for more summer fun!
