Here’s a great way to get your kids out of the house and doing something active this summer! At bowling alleys across the country, Kids Bowl Free all summer long! Just head on over here and click your state on the map to find a participating location near you.

Note that you will need to sign up your children (even if you have done this in the past) and they will then be able to get 2 FREE games of bowling per day. Each bowling alley has its own start and finish dates and age restrictions, which you will see when you select one from the list. There is also a family pass available for $24.95, which allows adults to bowl with the kids at a huge discount.

Keep in mind that you do have to pay taxes as well as the shoe rental fee, which does vary by location. Out of curiosity, I randomly called several participating bowling alleys and the shoe rentals varied from $2-$3.28 per shoe rental depending on age. As a result, I do recommend that you call your local participating bowling alley to find out the shoe rental cost before you make a special trip.

Have fun and hope that you bowl better than I do!

(Thanks Kim, Victoria, and Kellie!) 

Here are two Summer Movie Programs that will allow you to take your kiddos to the movies on the cheap!

Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard the Summer Movie Express to enjoy a great selection of films at participating Regal Cinemas, United Artists, and Edwards Theatres. They will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10AM.

The start dates for each theater vary (some have already started and some will not be participating until June 26th).  Go here to find a participating location near you, and to view its start date.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse is offering up G or PG rated summer movies for only $0.50 each if you purchase 10 tickets in advance for a total of $5. Otherwise, the movies will be $1 each at the door. Note that dates and times vary by theater.  Click here to find the theater closest to you and for a schedule of what will be shown and when.

Summer Movie Clubhouse punch cards are valid only at participating theatre box offices where originally purchased and are not transferable. Punch cards cannot be purchased or redeemed online and may only be redeemed for one person each week. 

Stay tuned for a Summer Freebies & Deals post coming next week!

(Thanks, Laura, April, One Frugal Chick and 4our2cents!)

If you are planning to head to the movies today, May 25th, and you are a Visa Signature cardholder, then this is the deal for you! Simply head on over here to snag 2-for-1 Fandango movie tickets (up to a $19.50 value limit) to be used TODAY only. The value of the complimentary movie ticket (up to $19.50 including Fandango convenience fee) will automatically be deducted from your single order. This same movie ticket offer will be valid every Friday through August 17th, 2012 or while supplies last; Limit of one complimentary movie ticket per Visa Signature card per month.

* Also note that through October 31st, 2012 (or while supplies last) Visa Signature cardholders can buy $25 in instantly redeemable Fandango Bucks and automatically get $5 off (a 20% off savings). Limit four discounted Fandango Bucks purchases per Visa Signature card per month (maximum of $100 in Fandango Bucks). Go here for more details.