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Cheaper Summer Fun? These Family Deals Are Actually Worth It

Save on amusement parks, movies, zoos, water adventures & more before summer gets away from you.

By Macaroni KID June 15, 2026

Admission prices went up again this year. You already knew that.

But here's the thing — you don't have to pay full price for the good stuff. CertifiKID is where smart parents go to score real deals on the things families actually want to do this summer. Whether you're planning a staycation close to home or you've got a summer trip on the calendar, check here before you buy tickets anywhere. Your wallet will thank you.


Macaroni KID and CertifiKID are part of the same company, so when you grab one of these deals, it helps support what we do. Thanks for keeping our site going strong!

New deals pop up all the time, and the best ones can sell out or disappear fast. Before you buy tickets for summer fun, check CertifiKID’s current deals.


Just added: Sky Zone – 30% Off Jump Tickets

Two hours of wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, and pure chaos. Right now you can save 30% off a standard 120-minute jump ticket at participating Sky Zone locations with code CKID30.

They burn energy, you save money. Everyone wins.

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🎢 Amusement Parks

Cedar Point. Six Flags. Carowinds. Disneyland. Disney World. CertifiKID has deals running at some of the biggest parks in the country, and new ones pop up all the time.

Traveling somewhere this summer? Check if there's a deal waiting at a park near your destination before you book anything.

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Save with  a Niagara Falls Pass on CertifiKIDFrom water park fun to Niagara Falls sightseeing: CertifiKID has 20+ deals on summer water adventures.

Water Parks, Aquariums, & Water Adventures

Nothing beats water fun on a hot summer day ... especially when you’re not paying full price.

CertifiKID has deals on water parks, aquariums, and water adventures across the country, whether you’re looking for a hometown splash day or a destination stop on a summer road trip, like water sports in the Florida Keys, a water park on Long Island, or a speedboat lakefront adventure in Chicago.

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Fiona at the Cincinnati Zoo. HippoKara Murphy | Macaroni KID
Fiona at the Cincinnati Zoo.

🐯 Zoos & Animal Adventures

Zoo day works for every age — toddlers who point at everything, big kids who won’t admit they still love it, and parents who are absolutely there for the red pandas.

CertifiKID has zoo deals in cities across the country, including Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, the San Diego Zoo & Safari Park, San Antonio Zoo, Philadelphia Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, and more from Miami to New York City.

See zoo and botanical garden deals →


🎬 Movies Up to 40% Off

AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Showcase, and more. CertifiKID has discounted movie tickets you can buy now and use when you need them.

Rainy day, heat wave, “I need everyone to sit quietly for two hours” day? All valid. Go to the movies.

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Save on a baseball game in 2026 with CertifiKIDKara Murphy | Macaroni KID
See baseball games for less with this CertifiKID deal.

Baseball, concerts, musicals, and more

CertifiKID also has deals on even more summer fun, including Major League Baseball tickets, concerts, musicals, live shows, and other family-friendly attractions.

If you’re traveling this summer, this is especially worth checking. You might find a deal near your hotel, near family you’re visiting, or on the way to wherever you’re headed.

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🦕 Shows & Exhibits Worth the Hype

These are the kind of experiences kids actually remember.

Dino Safari: A Walk-Thru Adventure — Boston, MA

More than 50 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, fossil digs, VR, and a scavenger hunt passport. If dinosaurs are currently a whole personality in your house, this one’s for you.

Use code KIDFUNBOS for 20% off.

Get the Dino Safari deal →

Mummies of the World: The Exhibition — Los Angeles, CA

This one’s at the California Science Center, and it’s the final venue for the exhibition. Families can see mummies from ancient Egypt, South America, and Europe, plus CT scans, burial objects, and more.

Probably better for older kids, but genuinely interesting for adults too.

Use code KIDFUN for 20% off.

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☀️ Bonus stock-up deal: Sam's Club Membership: $15

Sunscreen, snacks, juice boxes, popsicles, paper plates — if you've tried to buy all of that at a regular grocery store in July, you already know.

Right now you can grab a Sam's Club membership for just $15. That’s 75% off for new members with auto-renew.

Stock up once, don't think about it again. That’s the dream.

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A few things to check before you buy

Before grabbing any deal, read the fine print. Check expiration dates, blackout dates, age requirements, location, parking, and whether you need a promo code at checkout.

And if you’re buying for a whole family, do the math. Even a smaller discount per ticket can turn into a pretty nice savings when you’re buying four, five, or six tickets at once.

Summer deals can disappear fast

The best CertifiKID offers are often limited-time deals, and availability can change. Before you pay full price for summer fun, check what’s available now.

Browse all CertifiKID deals →

More deals — including amusement parks, water parks, zoos, movies, exhibits, concerts, and more — are waiting at CertifiKID. Worth bookmarking before you pay full price for anything fun this summer.