by Ellen Carroll on April 11, 2009

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Everyone loves a good time, especially if it doesn’t cost a lot of money. My husband and I have recently challenged ourselves to see just how much fun can be had on a single twenty dollar bill. (I’m talking $20 for both of us, not each!) Surely not much, right? Wrong! I’ve saved this week’s Quick Tips for the weekend to inspire some thrifty fun for our readers. I’ve listed a few of our favorites below, feel free to mix ‘em up to get the most for your $20! Give them a try, you’ll love how much fun you can have without breaking the bank!

OKC Zoo
Tickets- $7 each now through September, you can enjoy the zoo and its exhibits until 8p.m. (You’ve got to see the Dinosaurs Unearthed, it’s awesome!) Same day re-entry allowed.

Northpark Mall Cinema
Tickets $1 (Shows before 6 are 50 cents, after 6 tickets are $1. This weekend’s movies include some of our favorites: Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Slumdog Millionaire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Pink Panther 2 and Coraline.)

Oklahoma Museum of Art Film — Garrison Keilor: The Man on the Radio with the Red Shoes
Tickets $8 or $5 for museum members. Showing Saturday at 5:30 and 8p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.

Science Museum Oklahoma
Tickets $9.95. Check out the new Shipwreck! Pirates and Treasure exhibit on display now through October 23rd.

Half price pizza Sundays at Othello’s!
Cost: $6-$6.50 for cheese plus one topping! (These are delicious, check them out on Sundays after 4 p.m.)

Sunday in the Park at Martin Nature Park
Cost: $2. Guided tours of the wildlife sanctuary each Sunday (except holidays) at 2:30. The park is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (General admission is also $2.)

Live action laser tag at Laser Quest
Cost: $8, $6 for members. Open Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

To be honest, folks, there’s lots to do in OKC that isn’t terribly expensive. This list merely represents some of my husband and I’s favorites. We’re always looking for new things to do that won’t cost an arm and a leg! I hope you find some inspiration from my list above and have a fun (and thrifty) weekend!

Leave your own ‘Fun for Under $20′ ideas in the comments box below!

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