| While Jack stood gazing at the famous portrait he | | | | you live near a beautiful community garden or are |
| paused a moment to glance over at his date. She | | | | close to a pretty park. Taking a walk surrounded by |
| seemed to be enjoying the art exhibit as much as he | | | | the beauty of nature can be a relaxing outing and |
| was and he was glad he had decided to invite her | | | | great exercise too. Packing a picnic is a great way to |
| along. He had come up with many ideas when it | | | | include lunch or dinner in your plans without breaking |
| came to their first date but he truly loved the idea of | | | | the budget. |
| taking in the museum exhibits together. Now, as they | | | | Physical fitness activities can be great choices for |
| strolled hand in hand through the hallways, with the | | | | a date, family, or group outing. Consider involvement |
| soft illumination of the picture lights guiding their way, | | | | in the many free sporting pursuits available in your |
| he knew this had been the perfect choice. As they | | | | area. Are there tennis courts nearby and available for |
| looked up at the abstract masterpiece, shining under | | | | you to use? Do you live somewhere near a bike trail |
| the picture light, they made plans to get together | | | | or hiking trail? Keep a play bag in the back of the car |
| again. It had been a wonderful date and a great thing | | | | complete with basketballs, footballs, volleyballs, |
| to do together. | | | | playground balls, sidewalk chalk and sand toys. |
| These days it seems that people are looking for | | | | Keep your eyes open for upcoming street fairs |
| inexpensive activities to provide enjoyment for their | | | | or community events. Supporting local businesses and |
| families, dates, or group outings. With many people | | | | local arts organizations is great for your community |
| feeling a squeeze in their finances there has been a | | | | and is a great way to be involved in your |
| surge in recreational activities requiring only a small | | | | environment. Community sponsored events are |
| outlay of cash. If you are looking for some fun | | | | usually free to the public and provide many activities |
| activities which are affordable for your family or for | | | | for people of all ages. |
| your friends why not consider some of the ideas in | | | | Consider participating in activities during the |
| the following list. | | | | non-peak hours instead of the prime time hours. |
| Museums are a great choice of activity for | | | | Planning outings to take advantage of discount rates |
| people of all ages. Museum admission is often very | | | | can be a real budget stretcher. Consider taking in a |
| affordable and sometimes is even free of charge. | | | | matinee movie instead of one during the evening. Eat |
| Museums can be educational and fun and always a | | | | at that fancy restaurant for lunch rather than dinner. |
| great choice on a rainy day. Most towns have an art | | | | Visit the amusement park for a few hours in the |
| museum and perhaps a science museum, while some | | | | evening rather than paying full price during the |
| have specific museums for children. | | | | daytime. |
| Take advantage of the beauty of nature. Maybe | | | | |