Unlock Summer Fun with Entertainment Passes
Summer’s here, bringing the urge to maximize your leisure time without overspending. Memberships and passes offer unlimited or discounted access to entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Consider these options to enhance your summer experiences.
Hit the Big Screen with Discounted Tickets
Escape the summer heat in a movie theater. **Summer** blockbusters provide a great excuse to go to the cinema. An AMC Stubs A-List membership allows you to see up to four movies weekly for a monthly fee. The cost varies by location; for example, it’s $27.99 in Los Angeles. Points can be accumulated for concessions.
Regal Cinemas provides an unlimited movie pass for 2D films. Alamo Drafthouse features seasonal passes allowing one movie per day.
Cool Off at the Pool
A community pool offers a low-cost way to cool off. Memberships may cost around $100 for the summer.
Consider ResortPass for a day pass to a hotel pool. Enjoy hotel amenities without needing to book a room. It provides a more luxurious experience than a community pool.
Explore National Parks
Nature enthusiasts should consider the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Costing $80 annually, it grants access to national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges, waiving entrance fees. The pass covers a private vehicle or four individual entrance fees.
Libraries: More Than Just Books
Your local library is a free resource, providing air conditioning and beach reads. Many libraries also offer free passes to state parks, museums, and cultural events. Ask your librarian about available perks.
Thrill Rides and Water Slides
Amusement park fans might want to consider an annual pass to their favorite park.
Six Flags has 27 amusement parks and 15 water parks across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Annual passes allow unlimited visits for a flat fee. The highest tier costs $170 and includes discounts on food and merchandise. Access to water parks is included where available.
Universal Studios Hollywood offers annual passes for $299 per year, while Universal Studios Resort in Orlando includes two-park pass options for $425 and $475 per year.
Fitness and Pampering
ClassPass lets you pay monthly for credits to use on boutique fitness classes. It is also expanding to manicures, facials, and food items. A recent survey shows that 80% of ClassPass users have discovered new wellness services through the platform (ClassPass 2024).
Explore Museums
Museums provide culture and art. An annual pass enables spontaneous visits to exhibits. New York City residents can purchase a $75 annual pass to the Museum of Modern Art, which is tax-deductible.
Visit the Zoo
Animal lovers can purchase an annual pass to the local zoo. An annual pass to the Bronx Zoo costs $95 per year for one person, including discounts on guest tickets and special events.
