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I looked at the 93 degrees headed our way next week and am already thinking ahead of what to do with the kids this summer. I’ve compiled a list of cheap things to do this summer to keep the kids entertained!
Movies
- The Boro at Tysons: $6.50 matinees on Tuesdays
- Summer Movie Clubhouse: $1.75 movie tickets on specific movies each Wednesday throughout the summer (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sonic 2, Shrek, Paw Patrol, Lego Movie, Trolls, How To Train Your Dagon, Migration, Hotel Transylvania, and Paddington 2)
- Regal Fairfax Summer Movie Express: $1 movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the summer. Movies include: Peter Rabbit 2, Puss in Boots, TMNT, Angry Birds 2, Despicable Me 3, Migration, Spiderman, Paw Patrol, Clifford and many more!
- Mosaic Films in the Park: Free movies every Thursday at 7 p.m. on the big screen through August 25. Movies include: Barbie, Top Gun Maverick, Wish, The Marvels, and more.
- Starlight Cinema: Drive-in cinema at the Sully Historic Site with free movies on Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. in August only (Aug. 3 Migration, Aug. 10 Paw Patrol, Aug. 17 Wish, Aug. 24 Elemental)
Music
- Starlight Cinema Summer Entertainment Series: A long list of different types of performances
- The Perch at Capital One: Many different events including live music performances by Starr Hill
- Nottoway Nights: Free outdoor concerts featuring King Teddy, The 19th St Band, Lua Project, The Seldom Scene, and Mars Rodeo
- Mosaic Summer Concert Series: Free outdoor concerts every Saturday at 6 p.m. from June 15 to August 17
Food
- Cocoa Vienna has $1 days for special treats: Chocolate Dipped Pretzel, Choc Strawberries, Deal of the Day, Choc Dipped Frozen Bananas, Choc Dipped Oreo through September
Sports
- Bowling: Bowlero has a summer pass where kids can bowl 3 games everyday for one price (check the locations as they have different pricing, which includes shoe rental)
- Potomac Nationals Game in Fredericksburg: Has $2 Tuesdays plus other promotions, Fireworks Fridays, and other fun events
- Capital One Ballpark: Potomac College Summer League along with college and high school while in season
Reading
- The Fairfax County library offers a Summer Reading Adventure where kids earn prizes (usually coupons for free or discounted things) for reading. You can go into the library to collect their reading log or create an account online.
- Also keep an eye out on their youth contests
Pool Options
As you’re aware, pool options are tight around town. If you’re still waiting on a pool to join, try one of these daily options as needed:
