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A Low-Budget Night Out

Posted in Family, Travel with tags , , , on April 18, 2013 by David McInerny

Let’s face it, while a movie and a late dinner at a nice French restaurant comprise my kind of evening out, my bank account rarely cooperates with the notion. Often, though, it’s quite fun to get creative and look for ways to spend an evening out without spending a lot of green. Here are two ideas, based on your mood:

IMG_2347The Museum is Free.  The regular daytime hours for a museum may or may not include a fee, but all museums are looking for ways to increase their base of patrons, and they do this by offering free classes, lectures and mini-tours. These events change each month and can be found on the museum’s website. Whether your interest lies in 19th century Impressionism, Chinese calligraphy, or pre-Roman sculpture, chances are that something free and interesting is coming your way. What better way, after all, to show your significant other the depths of your culture and good taste?

IMG_2605Take Aim.  Are you up to speed on gun safety? Then head to the local range and go target shooting. If you have a firearm and ammo, the only expense is time on the range. Nothing is more interactive and competitive than firing a box of rounds with your neighbor and comparing targets for accuracy. Besides, it’s just plain smart to stay on top of your gun skills. Caveat Emptor – nothing replaces an official gun safety course, which are conducted by shooting ranges and your state Department of Wildlife.