Summer Entertainment Bargains for Kids

June 30, 2006— -- This summer you can have fun taking your children or your grandchildren to do fun activities without breaking the bank if you take advantage of freebies and coupons. You can save big and have fun whether your family likes to bowl, play miniature golf, go to the movies, visit museums, go to theme parks or go out for ice cream.

If you have a local attraction in mind, be sure to visit their Web site to see if they offer an e-mail newsletter with coupons, any special summer discount programs, or even freebies for students who bring in good report cards. If you don't see the information on their Web site, give a call to the attraction to ask if they have any special discounts or good grade bonuses available. I did, and here is what I learned: