Summer means warmer weather, more time together as a family… and lots of free time. After the hectic pace of the school year, this more relaxed lifestyle is often welcomed at the beginning of the summer, but as the weeks pass by, most families start looking for things to do outside the home. In order to help you find fun and educational ways to thrive with your children this summer at home or away, we’ve compiled a list of free things to do this summer in the Southeast. The best part is that they are all either free or very inexpensive. May your summer be full of water fun, reading good books, watching great movies, and listening to beautiful music!
Note: This list is accurate as of June 2025. Please be sure to check the websites before you go somewhere!
300+ Free Things to Do This Summer in the Southeast
Nationwide Events
- Cinemark Summer Movie Club – $1.75 movies
- Regal Cinema Summer Movie Express – $1 movies in select cities
- Kids Bowl Free – 2 free bowling games per day
- Barnes & Noble Summer Reading
- Kids Skate Free – Passes to Skate All Summer at participating rinks
- Home Depot Kids’ Workshops
- Vacation Bible Schools—check local listings
Alabama
Birmingham (Southern Savers Top 25 Free Things to Do in Birmingham)
- Birmingham Museum of Art
- Moss Rock Preserve
- Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
- Cahaba River
- Jemison Park Nature Trail
- Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
- The Color Tunnel
- Museum of George Washington
- Aldridge Gardens
- Kelly Ingram Park
- Cathedral of St. Paul
- Birmingham Public Library Summer Reading
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Symphony in the Summer @ Railroad Park
- List of Central Alabama U-Pick Farms and Orchards
Huntsville/Decatur
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Here are some Publix meal plans ideas that are based on the sales starting on 6/11!
Look through the Publix weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Note: All images used are from the original recipe creators.
Publix Meal Plans:
photo via mccormick.com
- Publix – Zatarain’s Rice 6-8 oz, B1G1 at $2.78 ($1.38)
(Excluding Family Size) -
Publix – Eckrich Polska Kielbasa or Smoked Sausge, 12-16 oz, B1G1 at $5.99 ($2.99)
-$3/2 Eckrich Smoked Sausage items, Publix eCoupon
(makes it $1.49 ea)
photo via freshcoasteats.com
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
Fries or Onion Rings
Side Salad
- Publix – Farmer Focus Chicken Party Wings Organic & Free Range, B1G1 at $6.49 ($3.24) lb
- Publix – Kraft Barbecue Sauce, 18 oz, (price not listed)
-$3 off Heinz item or Kraft Condiments wyb $15, Publix eCoupon - Publix – Checker’s or Arby’s Fries, Nathan’s French Fries or Onion Rings or Sonic Tots, 16-28 oz, $4
- Publix – Fresh Express Salad Blends or Chopped Kit or Salad Kit, 5-12.3 oz, starting, B1G1 at $4.99 ($2.49)
photo via lifeloveandgoodfood.com
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With over 2,000 5-star reviews, these sound like great sheets for only $14.99!!
Note: Amazon prices change all the time so I can’t say how long this will last.
Get the Deal
Queen Size, 4-piece Sheet Set – $29.99
-50% off with digital coupon
makes it $14.99
The prices varies a little for different colors, but many have the 50% off coupon. Pick from 45 different color options!
Right now, download the QuikTrip app and sign up for QT pay and they’ll send you a reward for a FREE slice of pizza!
To get the deal, download the app and sign up for QT pay. Then, head to the rewards section of the app to get your FREE pizza coupon.
Show the coupon at any QuikTrip location to get your free food.
This deal is good thru 6/14.
See more freebies!
Head to your store starting 6/11 (or 6/12, depending on your area) to find these deals from the new Publix weekly ad! Get Eckrich sausage for $1.49 and more.
In-Ad Coupon
- B1G1 Hallmark Greeting Cards or Gift Wrap up to $12.99, , limit 1
Buy One Get Ones
- Sunset Angel Sweet Tomatoes, 1 pint, at $3.99 ($1.99)
- Fresh Express Salad Blends or Chopped Kit or Salad Kit, 5-12.3 oz, starting, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans, 12 oz, at $3.69 ($1.84)
- Blackberries, 6 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Strawberries, 16 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
**will only include organic strawberries in some areas** - Blueberries, 11 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Publix Red Seedless Watermelon Chunks, at $3.99 ($1.99) lb
- Publix Bakery Muffins 4 ct, at $5.39 ($2.69)
(Excluding Combo Muffins) - Lantana Hummus, 10 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Il Villaggio Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, at $22.99 ($11.49) lb
- Tribe Fresh Bruschetta, 12 oz, at $5.29 ($2.64)
- Crunchmaster Crackers, 3.54-4 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
- Publix St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs Whole in the Bag, at $5.99 ($2.99) lb
- Just Bare Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks, 20 oz, at $8.49 ($4.24)
- Hatfield Pork Tenderloin or Loin Filet, 18.4-22 oz, at $8.99 ($4.49)
- Farmer Focus Chicken Party Wings Organic & Free Range, at $6.49 ($3.24) lb
- Matlaw’s Stuffed Clams or Scallops, 9-11 oz, at $5.99 ($2.99)
- GreenWise Patagonian Scallops, 24 oz, at $19.49 ($9.74)
- Publix Premium Shrimp, 12 oz, at $10.99 ($5.49)
- Oscar Mayer Wieners or Stuffed Dogs or Turkey Franks, 16 oz, starting, at $4.19 ($2.09)
-$5 off Oscar Mayer WYB $20 item, Publix eCoupon Read More→
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