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9 Inexpensive Activities To Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer

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I need to have a game plan for summer activities and they need to be fun, affordable and last longer than 10 minutes. Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Hit the amusement parks in the late afternoon and save considerably on the admission fee.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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Visit an amusement park in the dark. Hit the amusement parks in the late afternoon and save considerably on the admission fee. We live near a huge amusement park that is a bit pricey, but after 5pm the price reduces considerably. Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities.

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Food & Beverage: $5 OFF 1 Enfagrow Powder. $1 Entertainment: $7 OFF Regular Admission at Cedar Point Amusement Park. Toys and Games: $5 OFF Tag Junior book pal. New printable coupons are available on coupons.com. 1 OFF 2 Smucker's Ice Cream Toppings. 1 OFF TWO (2) 3.5 oz or Larger Bags of T.G.I. 1 OFF 1 lb.

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Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

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The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and exciting amusement rides. Amusement Parks and Zoos. Hershey Park -Located about 14 miles east of Harrisburg. Other attractions at the Park are ZooAmerica and Chocolate World. Admission: FREE.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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2014 PennLive/Patriot-News Artsfest – This juried arts festival runs May 24-26 over the Memorial Day weekend at Harrisburg Riverfront Park, along the Susquehanna River. Walk along the river and peruse the artists’ booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days.

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Walk along the river and peruse the artists'' booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days. There is no admission charge, but you might have to pay to park at a nearby parking garage. There is no admission charge, but you might have to pay to park at a nearby parking garage.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

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This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7