One of the things I think makes a good Saturday morning is to wake up pour a cup of coffee and spend time with family. I think it makes it even better when we don’t have any plans for the day. Planning and scheduling fills the week, but for the weekend, it’s nice to relax and take it slowly.

Frugal family entertainment

At the same time, it’s fun to have some family weekend activities that don’t blow the family budget.

Here are some ideas to get started planning your weekend.  Some require spending, but I think for the most part they’re frugal family weekend activities.

• Go for a family walk around the neighborhood.



• Take the family to the library and check out some books.
• Find a local nature center to explore.
• Give everyone in the family a $2 and go to the local dollar store to see who can find the most creative item with their $2.
• Rent a movie.  We have a monthly Blockbuster membership which allows unlimted rentals and helps save money.  I have a coupon on my deals and freebies page.
• Find a local lake and feed the fish off the dock or take the kids fishing.
• Does your town or city have a local farmer’s market?  These can be fun to walk around and explore.
• Take the kids to a local park to play on the swings, throw a frisbie, ride bikes or fly a kite.
• Does you church have an activity planned?  Check your church website as many of them have weekend activities or small groups that get together.
• Join a walk or race for charity.  Sometimes for a small donation you can join a weekend walk/race for charity.  It requires some spending, but it’s for a good purpose.
• Bowling is fun for the family and most of the time won’t blow your entertainment budget.
• Home Depot (and maybe Lowes) offer children workshops once a month where they get to build something.

Can you think of other ideas?  If so, let us know in the comments.

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