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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and go play some tennis. Several local orchards in our area are fun playtime destinations with playground equipment, petting zoos, mazes, butterfly house, picnic areas, and u-pick fruit patches, such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Visit an amusement park in the dark.

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Arizona Renaissance Festival: Fun for the Whole Family!

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We had a full day of fun with exciting and hilarious shows, the animal petting zoo, a jousting tournament and so much food! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, and an arts and crafts fair. One of my favorite shows was glass blowing. All rights reserved.

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Arizona Renaissance Festival: Family Fun for Everyone!

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We had a full day of fun with exciting and hilarious shows, the animal petting zoo, a jousting tournament, animal rides (elephant, llama, or camel) and so much food! If you aren’t taking kids, your best option is to buy the ticket at Fry’s to save $2 off admission. All rights reserved. This site uses affiliate links.

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NEW #SummerFUNd Giveaway from Dr Pepper® & Walmart

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My kids and husband have been thoroughly enjoying the fact that I’ve been buying more soda than usual – thanks to these awesome giveaways. 250 in Walmart eGift Cards, Amusement Park Cash, or Zoo Cash. I’ve got another fun Dr Pepper® contest to tell you about! 2,500 in Vacation Cash.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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If you are local, consider buying a year long membership for unlimited access to the Science Center and other benefits. Amusement Parks, Tourist Attactions, & Zoos. Hershey Park -Located about 14 miles east of Harrisburg. Another park north of the city is Knoebels Amusement Resort.

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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If you are local, consider buying a year long membership for unlimited access to the Science Center and other benefits. Amusement Parks and Zoos. Hershey Park -Located about 14 miles east of Harrisburg. From a Safari tour to a petting zoo and reptile exhibit, this park is a fun destination for the whole family.

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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

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The February 2012 issue of Entrepreneur magazine quoted a Harvard Business Review study done in 2010 which found that at Best Buy, a 0.1 Free amusement park passes for the whole family once a year. They did things such as go to the zoo and ride around on Segways, tour a local steamboat museum, drive go carts and etc.