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Frugal Family Finds Low-Cost Summer Fun for the Kids

Enjoy a wealth of kid-friendly entertainment options this summer without spending a fortune.

Each week Frugal Family will feature great deals on local products, services, tickets, meals or anything else that reaps savings for families. This week, in anticipation-- or apprehension-- of the last days and weeks of school, we scoured the area for savings on summer fun for the kids. Check out the following Patch area businesses and organizations for a rich source of free or low-cost entertainment.

Note: Check with the vendor for additional conditions that may apply.

• Deal: See the kids' programs schedule for free music, puppets, live animals and storytelling events.
Good through: Various dates throughout the summer

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LAKESHORE LEARNING
• Deal: 
Take part in free crafts for kids throughout the summer.
Good through: Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

POTTERY BARN KIDS
• Deal: Enjoy a free half-hour story time. Children receive an official Book Club Passport at their first story time and a special gift after attending five story times.
Good through: Every Tuesday at 11 a.m.

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LEGO STORE
• Deal: Learn how to build a cool mini LEGO model and take it home for free as part of the Monthly Mini Model Build.
Good through: First Tuesday of every month, beginning at 5 p.m. until supplies last

BARNES & NOBLE
• Deal:
 See the upcoming store events for a variety of free children's story times.
Good through: Saturdays and Tuesdays at 11 a.m.

CHET TYSON PAVILION, NARBERTH
• Deal: Set up on the lawn and enjoy a free musical performance as part of Summer Concerts in the Park.
Good through: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. through August 3

LOWE'S
• Deal: 
Build a variety of fun projects as part of Lowe's free Build and Grow Clinics.
Good through: Second and Fourth Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

REGAL THEATER EDGEMONT SQUARE 10
• Deal: View selected G and PG-rated movies for only a dollar as part of Regal's Summer Movie Express.
Good through: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. through August 17

Deal: Enjoy free make-and-take crafts, most recommended for ages 4 and up, during Summer Fun Wednesdays.
Good through: Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. through August 31

Deal: Participate in free Kids Workshops designed for children ages 5 to 12. The hands-on sessions offer useful projects such as the creation of toolboxes, bird houses, fire trucks and mail organizers.
Good through: First Saturday of each month

SPROUL LANES
• Deal:
Play two free games per day with the Kids Bowl Free program. Kids up to age 15 are eligible.
Good through: Every day through September 5

SPRINGFIELD MALL
• Deal: Enjoy free interactive entertainment designed for kids ages 1 to 5 during Giggle Gang events. Visit with real zoo animals, participate in kid-focused exercises, learn how to make art from recycled materials and more.
Good through: First and third Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.


• Deal: Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a free musical performance as part of this year's Summer Festival.
Good through: Wednesday through Sunday nights at 7:30 p.m. from June 15 to August 14; Special 10 a.m. performance for kids on June 29 and July 14

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