Under $20

I'm trying to focus this blog on what's free in the area but here are some ideas to help narrow down all the expensive to-do's. Ya know the 'can't miss' things? Well there's some you can & some that you can be wise about. Here's my tops for even the most strapped families, I try & do one a month & believe me it makes all the difference. I will make sure I keep all ideas under $20 for a family of 4! How will I do that you ask, just wait & read -

Echo: 
"Bigger Than a T-Rex" is the current exhibit with 2 special DinoFest days on 7-13 & 8-24. Reg admission is $13.50 for adults & $10.50 for children over 3. But wait! Check out a day pass from the library & pay only $4/person!

Lake Monsters: 
'Hot Dog Heaven' night (Wed, Aug 21) is ideal if you wanna snack at the park, dogs are only $.25 cents. Admission is $7 for adults. Sun nights kids are invited to field after the game & Thursday nights they eat free. Check their site for all the great events!

Lake Champlain Ferries: 
May I suggest a day trip across the lake? Pack a lunch & head over to the Port Kent dock's beach. Tickets run up to $8, under 6 are free.

Shelburne Museum: regular admission includes a 2 day pass. VT residents also gain entry at half price, $11 for adults & $5 for children over 5. You can also sign up at your local library to check out a free pass.

• Shelburne Museum Goes to the Dogs, September 8, The day made for dogs is presented by locally-owned Pet Food Warehouse. Please check back later this season for further details.

• Haunted Happenings, October 27 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. with limited buildings open, $5 for everyone ages 3 and up. "Marvelous Masterpieces." Don your favorite costume inspired by a famous artist, art object, or masterpiece. See recreations of your favorite paintings and “meet” artists featured at museums around the world. 

CV Fair: 
So the day to go is "Carload Special Day: Wednesday, August 28th - New this year! Your entire carload (everyone must have a seat belt) receives parking, admission and a ride bracelet for only $60.00. Saving the average family over $120.00!" Carload day has always been a hit, this year they're screwed with bracelets which alone cost $30 - we can get 8 people in our wagon!
Busy on the 28th? Feed Your Neighbor Day is August 29th Bring a can of food before 2 pm will reward you with free admission & a second can will reward you with a $10.00 savings on a ride bracelet (reg price is $30/bracelet)!
Or weekdays after 6 pm admission is half price with their "$6 after 6"

Sunset:
Drive-Ins are summer essentials, try & catch a triple feature & really get your money's worth! $8/over 12, $2 for anyone 4-12.

Family Fun Day hosted by another local blog group is Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Oakledge, tickets cost $7, includes lunch, dessert & a raffle ticket. Music, bounce house, crafts, balloon animals, a ton of activities & giveaways!

VT Ice Storm, football team -  Home Games @ South Burlington High School, Saturday nights @ 7:00 PM

admission is $7 for adults, students 13 & up $5, $3 for ages 6-12

8/10 - NEPA @  VTIS, 8/17 -  VTIS @ Plattsburgh North Stars, 9/7 -  VTIS @ Glens Falls, 9/14 - Montreal Voyageurs @  VTIS, 9/21 - Syracuse @ VTIS