Community Corner
Frugal Family: Fun For All
Patch scoured our local resources to come up with kid-friendly activities you can do as a family, or kids can do alone.
Don’t let the sour economy get you down. Check out the free, or inexpensive, things you can do with your kids or that kids can do alone. This week, Patch searched for fun, kid-friendly activities to do as a family and, as always, we looked for stuff you could do on a budget.
Most activities require parent supervision and many of them are free and only require registration.
So head out of town and bring the whole family to activities your kids — and your wallet — will love.
Find out what's happening in Concordwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Deal: Enjoy a game or two of bowling during Friday KidTime at Clayton Valley Bowl. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., it costs just $8 per bowler, shoe rental included.
Find out what's happening in Concordwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
The Fine Print: Available only on the dates and times listed above.
Extra, Extra: “Mom-approved” videos play.
Good through: Ongoing
2.
Deal: Spend a night at the movies at the Solano Drive-In. It offers family specials on Tuesdays with tickets for ages 5 to 11 $1 and adult tickets $4.75.
The Fine Print: Special prices available on Tuesday Family Fun Night only.
Good through: Weekly on Tuesdays.
3. Q-ZAR
Deal: Plan a party at Q-Zar and save big with its party packages. Get a 10-person party package for $219 that includes three games of laser tag, 40 video game tokens, two large pizzas, soda, utensils, 10 birthday invitations, exclusive use of the party room for 45 minutes and a free T-shirt for the birthday boy or girl. Get the same package with one game of laser tag for $139.
The Fine Print: Available Monday through Thursday only. Party package is available for a higher price on weekends.
Extra, Extra: Not planning a party? Receive 20 games of laser tag for $75.
Good Through: Ongoing
4.
Deal: Get a head start on your summer sports plans by signing your boy or girl up for the summer basketball league. The league is for ages 4 to 14 and runs from July to August. $110 for members, $130 for non-members.
The Fine Print: Price includes the uniform and seven-week session.
Extra, Extra: Fall and winter leagues available as well.
Good Through: Ongoing
5.
Deal: Head to the jungle weekdays and save money. Get unlimited play for $7.95 Monday through Friday all day for ages 3 to 12. Ages 1 to 2 play for $5.95. Parents always play free.
The Fine Print: Must make a reservation for a group of more than 12 two weeks in advance to receive the discount. $7 parking fee.
Extra, Extra: Ages 13 to 17 are welcome to come as part of a group as long as a younger child and adult chaperone are present. $5 per person includes 20 tokens.
Good Through: Ongoing
