Discounts to help beat the heat wave

What is there to say about the heat that hasn’t been said? Rather than complain, here are some hand-picked Groupons that will get you or your kids out of the heat or at least into some water. Save money and cool off.

• Sky Zone: Jump Sessions, SkyRobics, or Party for 10 at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park (Up to 46% Off). Four Options.
  This trampoline park in Pineville is a great place for kids (and adults!) to stay out of the sun but still get a workout or burn off some energy. Pay $14 for a 60-minute weekday jump session (or $17 for any day.) $26 value. Also there are deals for birthday parties and SkyRobics classes. Note: you need to have “sky socks” (available for $2.)
• Kannapolis Water Park: Kannapolis Recreation Park has a full-sized pool, two high-speed water slides, two kiddie pools, and mini-golf. Save 45% with this Groupon.
• Tubing trip: Escape the heat by hitting the road to Boone. Self-Guided Tubing Trip for Two, Four, or Six from River & Earth Adventures (50% Off). Just $10 a person with the Groupon.
• BounceU: This is a fun indoor inflatable center for kids of all ages. Open Bounce, Pre-K Drop-Off Program, One-Day Camp, Summer Passport, or Bounce Party at BounceU (Up to 51% Off.) With the Groupon, a bounce pass is just $5 (normally $9.99)
• Museums: There’s no better time to visit our local museums than summer. Right now there are Groupons for Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and Levine Museum of the New South. Find these three deals, plus some out-of-town ones, here.
• Bowling: Save at a number of bowling centers in the region. Included are bowling alleys in Mooresville, Charlotte, Rock Hill, Statesville and other cities.

More useful summer information for the Charlotte area:

• Free breakfast and lunch for kids
• 25 free and cheap things for kids to do this summer
• Free swimming lessons, free splash pads, $1 swimming
• Outdoor summer concert series–most in the evening, when it’s cooled down!
• Weekday movies for kids: $1 and less

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