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Frugal Family: Holiday Weekend Planner

With a long President's Day weekend upon us, what are some fun things to do with a family on a budget?

Once again the Frugal Family is looking for great deals in the area. This is President's Day weekend and we are looking for ways to entertain our future leaders that won't put us in a deficit.

These five deals will help get your family out the door and relieve your cabin fever! This column is written with you in mind. Do you have fun ideas of what to do in town that won't make a dent in our wallets, let us know here at Patch.

1. Jump Zone 6374 West Howard, Niles

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Deal: Go to their website and sign up for a membership. You will receive an instant coupon for 2 for 1 admission for children 2-12 years old. Then go this Monday, February 21 from 9am to 12 noon for a jumping good time. Their fee without coupon is $8. Children under 2 and adults are free to enjoy their parent lounge or tot lot.

2. Skokie Park District Exploritorium 4701 Oakton, Skokie

Deal: Normally a pretty good deal at $3 residents and $5 non-residents, the deal gets even better if you go Friday afternoon, 3pm to 5pm is buy one get one free!

Good through: Ongoing deal

3. Shedd Aquarium 1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

http://www.sheddaquarium.org

Deal: Community Discount Days, Feb. 20-24 admission is FREE! The Oceanarium is at a discounted rate as well. Open 9am to 6pm weekends and 9am-5pm weekdays. Parking is $19, sorry no discounts on that. Frugal Family recommends that you go online and order your tickets early, they may run out.

Good through: Feb. 20-24

4. Giordano's, 5990 W. Dempster, Morton Grove

847-966-4300

http://www.giordanos.com

Deal: Extend your weekend to Tuesday night and enjoy a FREE magic show from 6pm to 8pm. If you find your coupons in the weekly mailer, there is one for 20 percent off your entire dine-in bill.

Good through: The magic never ends, but the coupon expires March 15, 2011

5.  Classic Bowl 8530 Waukeegan Road, Morton Grove

847-965-5300

http://www.bowlbowlbowl.com

Deal: For just $15 an hour, you can have your own lane and four to six-people bowling. It is $3.75 to rent shoes, or bring your own. Monday hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., bowling is open later, but the deal is not and hey, it's a school night.

Good through: Ongoing

Check back with us next week for more Frugal Family deals!

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