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title: Summer Fun on a Budget | Arizona Financial Credit Union
description: Looking for some fun things to do this summer, without blowing your budget?
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# [Summer Fun on a Budget | Arizona Financial Credit Union](https://www.arizonafinancial.org/blog/spending-and-saving/summer-fun-on-a-budget)

 Written by [Arizona Financial Staff](https://www.arizonafinancial.org/blog/author/arizona-financial-staff) | Apr 29, 2019 7:00:00 AM

Looking for some fun things to do this summer, without blowing your budget? We’ve pulled together some tips to help you save and still have fun this summer!

**Think ‘Staycation’**  
 Instead of going out of town for vacation, consider booking a staycation. You’ll save money and travel time! During the hot summer, many Phoenix resorts offer deep discounts – and you get to enjoy fun amenities like water parks, miniature golf and Dive-in movies by the pool, for less!

**Find deals and coupons**  
 Before going out to eat or buying tickets to local attractions, search the internet or company’s website for coupons or special deals. Sites like [Groupon](https://www.groupon.com/) and [Living Social](https://www.livingsocial.com/) make it easy to find discounts on things to do in your area.

**Visit museums for free**  
 Check out the local museums for specials summer discounts. Many of Phoenix’s museums (like the [Heard Museum](https://heard.org/) and the [Children’s Museum of Phoenix](https://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/)) offer free admission on select days of the week or month.

**Save on movie tickets**  
 Enjoy movies for less! Many theaters offer summer movie packages on weekdays and discounted ticket prices for matinees.

**Visit the library**  
 You’ll find free crafts for kids, story time, discussion groups and other fun ways to enjoy summer at no cost.

**Go to a movie or concert in the park**  
 Local malls, ballparks and recreation departments offer movies and concerts featuring local musicians.

**Make your own water park**  
 Got a grass lawn? Fill up some squirt bottles and water balloons, lay out the camping tarp, and get the hose ready for a homemade water day!

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