60 Fun Things to Do for Little or No Money

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Looking for things to do on the weekend or vacation time that won’t set you back a lot of money?

You don’t need to be a millionaire or even slightly well-to-do to enjoy the finer things in life. Consider this list of…

60 Fun Things to Do for Little or No Money:

 

  1. Enjoy a concert in the park - Spring and summer begin free things to do in the park season. Concerts and movies are just the beginning.
  2. Go camping - Still one of the cheapest vacations one can take, especially through the US National Parks system.
  3. Go for a hike in the woods.
  4. Go for a swim - Many lakes and oceans are free for swimmers, others require a small fee. It’s still a good, affordable way to spend a day. Better yet, find yourself a good, old fashioned swimming hole.
  5. Go fishing.
  6. Have a picnic.
  7. Take the kids to the park.
  8. Visit a museum -There are lots of free museums and many others take a donation.
  9. Work on an arts and craft projects
  10. Play board games.
  11. Dig for fossils or gems. Find out where to dig in your area.
  12. Build sandcastles
  13. Have a barbecue.
  14. Run through your garden sprinkler.
  15. Play a pickup basketball or volleyball game in the park.
  16. Visit the library. Take out books, movies, music or take advantage of some of their great programs.
  17. Take a free online class.
  18. Find a fireworks display.
  19. Go canoeing or kayaking.
  20. Do some birdwatching.
  21. Make a kite and take it for a ride.
  22. Go for a bike ride.
  23. roller blade.
  24. Ride your scooter.
  25. Visit the zoo. Most zoos are affordable and if you get a summer zoo pass you can visit as often as you like for one price.
  26. Read
  27. Sell lemonade
  28. Watch a play at a local theater
  29. Visit a vineyard - some tours are free while others are affordable.
  30. Visit a street fair. Food is cheap, plus craft displays, flea market finds and entertainment abound.
  31. Tour a college campus
  32. Lounge on a hammock
  33. Adopt a pet - Actually adoption fees aren’t as cheap as they used to be but it’s well worth the cost.
  34. Tour a fire house or police station
  35. Bowling  - A night out for the family really doesn’t cost much, especially if you bring your own snacks.
  36. Tour a brewery
  37. Bake
  38. Make a chalk mural in your driveway.
  39. Tour a television or radio station
  40. Attend a tv show taping
  41. Shakespeare in the Park - If your area has it
  42. Make a birdhouse
  43. Stroll through a public garden
  44. Work on your own garden
  45. Visit the state or county fair.
  46. Join a book club at the library, Borders or Barnes & Noble
  47. Browse the flea markets.
  48. Find a drive in movie theater in your area.
  49. Take advantage of local cultural events.
  50. Visit a dairy farm.
  51. Visit historic battlefields.
  52. Take a day trip to Washington DC where most of the museums are free.
  53. Volunteer at a soup kitchen or another place that feeds meals to the homeless.
  54. Have a scavenger hunt.
  55. Teach yourself a new language using online tutorials and materials from the library.
  56. Start a scrapbook and fill it with items found outdoors.
  57. Jigsaw puzzles!
  58. Make a working volcano
  59. Have a campfire in your backyard, roast marshmallow and tell ghost stories.
  60. Clean out your house and have a garage sale.

Add to the list. What are some great things you can do with little or no money?

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7 Comments For This Post

  1. Xanderi Says:

    What about making love? shouldn’t that be number one?

  2. Patricia Pfeiffer Says:

    Visit a nursing home–read to the residents or write letters for them, listen to their stories.

  3. Katherine Says:

    It’s often the simplest things that are the most fun and most memorable. We just went to a local pond where there were a ton of people swimming. It only cost $5 per car to get in or we could have purchased a year long pass for $45.

  4. Jeff Says:

    FYI — Washington DC is not a day-trip, even for those within driving distance. It is a worthwhile trip, but certainly not something that can be experienced within the timeframe of a day-trip. Take a long weekend to visit — you’ll need and appreciate it.

  5. Kata Says:

    scavenger hunt with the kids.. it takes, really, only 5 minutes to make or set up! at the end of the search, put something like old toys/ old b-day favors… kids love it!

  6. hellotulip Says:

    my girlfriend and i like to go to our local craft store and just walk around we always find projects to work on.

  7. michelle Says:

    Walk your dog!
    Have hot nasty sex with partner!
    Have a cocktail!
    Go dancing!

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