Low Cost or Free Family Entertainment, Especially Helpful During a Difficult Economy

With the difficult economy many face today, below are suggestions for inexpensive family activities.

• Volunteer as a family for a charity that you believe in, i.e. soup kitchen, women’s shelter, etc. It gives the whole family a way you can share the experience while not spending any money and at the same time you can feel great about helping others.
• A day at the park – fly a kite, ride a bike, etc.
• Use the library to borrow books and movies
• Go on a picnic instead of eating at a restaurant
• A day at a public beach and bring lunch
• Playground – there are many great free public playscapes for children
• Let the children have a sleep over for friends
• Take a hike together
• Board games, card games
• Do crafts together – there are many at low cost
• See plays for free by volunteering as an usher.  Many theaters will let you see the show if you help with the paying patrons.