Summer means warmer weather, more time together as a family… and lots of free time. After the hectic pace of the school year, this more relaxed lifestyle is often welcomed at the beginning of the summer, but as the weeks pass by, most families start looking for things to do outside the home. In order to help you find fun and educational ways to thrive with your children this summer at home or away, we’ve compiled a list of free things to do this summer in the Southeast. The best part is that they are all either free or very inexpensive. May your summer be full of water fun, reading good books, watching great movies, and listening to beautiful music!
Note: This list is accurate as of May 2024. Please be sure to check the websites before you go somewhere!
300+ Free Things to Do This Summer in the Southeast
Nationwide Events
- Krispy Kreme National Doughnut Day – June 7, 2024
- Cinemark Summer Movie Club – $1.75 movies
- Regal Cinema Summer Movie Express – $2 movies in select cities
- Kids Bowl Free – 2 free bowling games per day
- Barnes & Noble Summer Reading
- Kids Skate Free – Passes to Skate All Summer at participating rinks
- Home Depot Kids’ Workshops
- Vacation Bible Schools—check local listings
Alabama
Birmingham (Southern Savers Top 25 Free Things to Do in Birmingham)
- Birmingham Museum of Art
- Moss Rock Preserve
- Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
- Cahaba River
- Jemison Park Nature Trail
- Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
- The Color Tunnel
- Museum of George Washington
- Aldridge Gardens
- Sloss Furnaces
- Kelly Ingram Park
- Cathedral of St. Paul
- Birmingham Public Library Summer Reading
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Symphony in the Summer @ Railroad Park
- List of Central Alabama U-Pick Farms and Orchards
Huntsville/Decatur
Publix has Dixie Paper Plates and Bowls on sale B1G1 this week. Add in a printable coupon to get plates for just $1.30!
Have you been waiting to score a deal on a Solo Stove? Well, this is it! Score up to 30% off top stainless fire pits, grills & stoves!
Solo Stove has thousands of 5-star reviews. Their products make a great addition to any backyard.
Prices are marked.
Deal Ideas:
Bonfire 2.0 – $229 (reg. $300)
Mesa – $79.99 (reg. $90)
Yukon 2.0 – $399.99 (reg. $500)
This offer ends 5/27. Shipping is free on orders of $99+.
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Head over to the REI Memorial Day sale – their biggest sale of the year! REI is known for not offering a Black Friday sale, so Memorial Day is the time to save! Sale ends May 27 for most items.
Check out some of the top finds below, plus don’t miss out on this Special Co-op Deal:
Become a LIFETIME MEMBER OF THE REI CO-OP (scoring you free shipping on all orders, special access, and coupons and offers).
– Pay a one-time fee of $30 for JOINING THE CO-OP MEMBERSHIP
– make a $50 purchase through July 11, 2024
– get a $30 REI gift card emailed to you
Makes it practically FREE to join and continue to save!
Deal Ideas
Outdoor Afro + REI Co-op Flash 22 Pack – $41.89 (reg $59.95)
REI Co-op Flexlight Camp Boss Chair – $62.89 (reg $89.95)
Hoka Men’s Kaha 2 GTX Hiking Boots – $179.99 (reg $240)
REI Co-op Trail 2 Print Waist Pack – $20.89 (reg $29.95)
REI Co-op Infant/Toddler Reversible 650 Down Jacket – $35.89 (reg $59.95)
REI Co-op Wonderland 6-Person Tent – $384.99 (reg $550)
Sale ends 5/27. Shipping is FREE for REI Members or on orders $60+.
More online deals!
Here’s a deal on something you probably never knew you needed. Head to Amazon to snag this Water Bottle Carrier Bag for jut $9.49 with stacking offers!
Currently, this bag is priced at $18.99 (reg. $20), but you can clip the coupon for 20% off on the product page and also use code 30HVXBQA at checkout. That will make your final price just $9.49!
This water bottle carrier bag with adjustable, removable strap features a phone pocket with card holder in front. It’s a perfect fit for your 40-ounce Stanley! Grab it pink, cream or beige.
This offer is good through 5/24. Shipping is free with Prime or free with orders of $35+.
There are no newspaper inserts expected this Memorial Day weekend, on 05/26. So take some time to thank reflect on the costs of freedom that we enjoy here in America, and thank current and former members of our military for their service.
Next week, we’re expecting just a SmartSource insert on 6/2!
Circle K announced this morning that they will be offering 40 cents off per gallon of fuel between 4pm to 7pm local time on May 23rd.
This event marks the third national Circle K Fuel Day. Over 5,500 locations across the US
The price on the pump reflects the discounted price at Circle K and Holiday Stationstores locations during that time, except for locations in WI. Ten percent of profits from fuel sales during that time will go to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
Check here for a full list of participating stores.
There’s so much good stuff at Aldi this week, I’m not sure what to feature! They have a bunch of pool stuff, including an above-ground pool with filter for just $49.99!
The Bogg dupes are back at just $22.99! Plus, grab new summer clothing, lot of camping gear, a nice cold-brew coffee maker for just $9.99 and more!
Note: Aldi products may vary by location. What will you find in your Aldi??
Aldi Fun Finds:
These deals are good for a limited time and while supplies last!
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Here are some Kroger meal plans ideas based on the sales that are starting today, 5/22!
Look through the full Kroger weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Note: All images used are from the original recipe creators.
Kroger Meal Plans:
photo via iheartnaptime.net
Easy Grilled Chicken Breast
Corn on the Cob
Pasta Salad
- Kroger – Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Chicken Breasts, $3.99 lb
-$1.50 off Springer Mountain Farms Product (sign up) printable - Kroger – Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes, 4 ct., $2.99 with eCoupon, limit 5
- Kroger – Betty Crocker Suddenly Pasta Salad, $1.99
photo via iheartrecipes.com
- Kroger – Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Chicken Breasts, $3.99 lb
-$1.50 off Springer Mountain Farms Product (sign up) printable - Kroger – Private Selection Frozen Vegetables, select varieties, 12 oz, $2.49
- Kroger – Pillsbury Frozen Grands Biscuits, 12 ct., $3.79
- Kroger – Kraft Shredded Cheese, 7-8 oz, $2.49
-$10/3 Stella Artois, Michelob Ultra or Budweiser 12 pk+ AND (2) participating Kraft Heinz Products, limit 5, via PayPal, Kroger Cashback (exp 5/25) eCoupon
photo via willcookforsmiles.com
Shrimp Tacos
use the on-sale guacamole to make it easier! Read More→
