I love it when a post comes together! No seriously, I love it when a question from a friend, business or random Facebook post sparks the idea for a post. This post was inspired by a question on Facebook for my favorite budget friendly things to do in Fayetteville – here’s 15!

1897 Poe House

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Yup! That’s me at my very first visit to the 1897 Poe House! This historical landmark is full of history, mystery and a bit of adventure which makes it the perfect place to explore on our budget friendly tour!

Fayetteville Area Transportation & History Museum

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If you love museums then you will love the Fayetteville Area Tramsportation Museum. Located only steps away from the heart of Downtown Fayetteville this museum gives a glimpse into the history of the trains, cars & more!

Located in the beautifully restored 1890 Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Depot, the museum offers two floors of engaging, artifact-filled exhibits. The rich history of our area is told from pre-history through the early 20th century. Favorite spots in the museum include the steamboat interactive and the recreated Station Agent’s Office. Exhibits are frequently rotated.

The museum has new exhibits, activities and tours happening throughout the year!

Arnette Park

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One of my new found ways to spend a day is exploring the outdoors. I’m boran and raised in the Bronx but since moving to North Carolina I’ve come to appreciate the simple beauty of being outside.

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This 100-acre park is a combination of developed facilities and natural woodland and is the home to the  “Christmas in the Park” in December. It is open to the public daily from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. from March through October. Winter hours (November through February) are 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Picnic pavilions, ball fields and more make this a popular gathering spot for families and large groups. The one mile long perimeter road is ideal for biking and walking.

Fascinate U Children’s Museum $

Fascinate U Children’s Museum: Online, Facebook

Fascinate U Children’s Museum is a interactive museum for kids located in the heart of Downtown Fayetteville. Your children can spend the day exploring science displays, dressing up as some of their favorite characters or shopping in the kid-sized grocery store.

PRICES

Children:  $4.00 | Adults:  $3.00 | Members: FREE

$3/child for groups of 15 children min. *reservations required for group rate

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Omni Cinemas Inc. $

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When we first moved to Fayetteville this was one of my favorite ways to get the kidies out of the house for a few hours of fun that didn’t bust my entire budget for the week. I could take 4 Kiddies out for a movie, popcorn and games for under $40 – that’s no small thing!

PRICES

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$2.00 before 5pm
$3.00 after 5pm
Add $1.00 for 3D movies

Stop_Button Arcade + Bar $

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Here’s another thing to do that is on the top of my list! I was first introduced to Stop_Button Arcade at Fayettteville Comic Con a few months ago. I loved the concept of bringing old school arcade video games together with gaming consoles and competitions. Stop_Button offers Membership options as well as Birthday Parties.

 

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PRICES

Sunday – Thursday:  $7.00 Admission ($2 Discount with military, student, or government ID.) 

Friday and Saturday:  $10.00 Admission

Under 18:  $5.00 Admission

JP’s Jump Masters $$

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JP’s Jump Masters has become one of my family’s favorite ways to spend a weekend or day off. Perfectly priced for a family budget this Veteran Owned trampoline park is large enough to guarantee plenty of fun but small enough to still feel safe and secure. I recommend juming on Family Night!

Our favorite day to jump is Monday’s Family Night from 5-8pm where a family of 4 jumps 1 hour for $40 Including Socks.

 

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PRICES

Monday: Family Night Family of 4 1 Hour $40 *Includes Socks

Monday – Thursday: 30 Min Jump = $8 | 1 Hour Jump = $13 | 1.5 Hour Jump = $18 | 2 Hour Jump = $21

Friday- Sunday: 30   30 min Jump = $8 | 1 Hour Jump = $13  | 1.5 Hour Jump = $20 | 2 Hour Jump = $23

Ages 3-5:  30 min = $8 | 1 Hour = $10 | 1.5 Hour = $14 | 2 Hour = $18 *Same price weekday or weekend

Ages 2 & Under:  FREE Socks are $2

JP’s Jump Masters is a military and locally owned and operated 20,000-square-foot facility in Fayetteville, NC filled with fun for the entire family! Half of that is dedicated to our trampoline park. We have a variety of trampolines, including trampoline dodgeball courts, basketball hoops and foam pits. Our trampolines are made with the safest and most advanced materials on the market!

Step outside to our 2,100-square-foot patio, where we host live music! We also have a gourmet coffee shop and an indoor/outdoor cafe where you can find healthy yet yummy food that everyone will love. Trampolines not your thing? Spend some time in our arcade, racking up tokens you can use to win prizes at the redemption counter.

The Creative Frenzy $$

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Ever just want to take a day to create? Creative Frenzy is the perfect place whether you’re looking for a girl’s night out or a fun day with the kids. Creative Frenzy offers workshops, classes, parties, group events and more!

PRICES

Standard: $25 Per Person

A Little Complicated: $25 Per Person

16×20 canvas size OR Standard Craft Project *All Supplies Included *Alcoholic Beverages not Included

Kids Ages 6-12: $20 Per Person

12×12 OR 11×14 OR Standard Craft Project *All Supplies Included *Decorations/Food Not Provided

*All Costs for private or public event

For orders $10 or more use code “tcf10” at check out and for orders $20 or more use code “tcf20” !

The Climbing Place $$

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The Climbing Place was one of my very first adventures in Fayetteville. I remember the pride I felt after I made it up the wall and rang the bell. That’s me y’all ? 🙂

The Climbing Place (TCP) is North Carolina’s oldest and most well know climbing gym. Our gym was designed in the early 1990’s when plywood was considered the best material to build with. The Climbing Place has withstood the test of time and to this day is going strong! Over the years, TCP has added many new walls and features in order to meet the high demands of today’s modern climbers and boulders.

Currently, we have 20,000 square feet of climbing and bouldering, six auto belays, a portable climbing wall and soon our first top out boulder. We offer more than 80 top ropes as well as lead climbing for the more advanced climbers. One of the more interesting features is our 300 foot gym traverse and 600 feet if you go back.  We have a dedicated 2,000 square foot climbing area for birthday party and much more.

PRICES

ADULTS . . .

Day Passes (13 Years and up) *Once you have paid, you have paid for the day. Come and go as you please.

DAY PASS ONLY $15 | Day Pass with Shoes $20 | Day Pass with Shoes & Harness $23

Day Pass with Shoes & Harness & Belay Class (QUICK START PACKAGE) $31?

13 Years and up–you have your own gear, CLIMB TIME for the whole day. You can go out to eat, run errands or whatever and come back without repaying.

CHILDREN . . .

Cape Fear Regional Theatre $$

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Cape Fear Regional Theatre is like having a glimpse of Broadway in Fayetteville. Recently, I’ve had the chance to experience the talent, skill and passion of the team behind Cape Fear Regional Theatre. Production like Crowns, Music City, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and ANNIE prove this little hometown theater takes what they do to the next level!

CFRT features a three-story complex with a 309-seat main stage and contracts actors, writers, and designers from throughout the country. CFRT’s six-show main stage season and robust education and outreach programs serve over 42,000 audience members a year from all ages and varying socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds including nearly 7,000 students from around the region. CFRT is grateful for the community support from which it was born and still blooms

PRICES

Cape Fear Regional Theatre proves you don’t have to break the bank to have a great theatre experience. Ticket prices start as low as $19!

Discounts:
$4 off every performance for seniors, service personnel, students, & educators.
(Note: This does not include the already discounted preview performances, community night, or family days.)

Groups:
Host an unforgettable event with your special group by taking a trip to the theatre to share an experience!

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Group 10+ – receive 20% off and one complimentary ticket & Special Discount on Reception Room
Groups 25+ – receive 25% off and one complimentary ticket for every twenty individuals, advance seating, & Special Discount on Reception Room
Groups 50+ – receive 25% off and one complimentary ticket for every twenty individuals and advance seating. Complimentary use of the Reception Room one (1) hour before show time (based on availability). Group mention at curtain speech.
For group reservation, contact Michael Houck at mhouck@cfrt.org

Greg’s Pottery $$

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Greg’s Pottery is one of those places you can count on for fun no matter what! I remember during our first visit I didn’t even realize we were painting for over an hour because we were all so focused on what we were creating!

Choose from pottery that covers everything you can think of from mermaids to dragons, coffee cups to plates Greg’a Pottery gives you the blank space to let your creativity flow.

Xscape Factor $$

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Did you even know we had our very own escape room experience right here in Fayetteville? I’m telling you we have some pretty awesome things to do and this one is perfect for our budget friendly list!

Xscape Factor is a veteran-owned and family-run business. Lee Bowers is a retired vet and his wife Summer is still active Military.

After going to our first escape room in June of 2016 and then challenging one every week while traveling up and down the east coast, we decided to open our very own.

Our dream and passion became a reality on September 2, 2016.

Why Escape Rooms?

We’re all about family, so escape rooms were an obvious choice for us. They’re fun, they’re challenging and everyone has to work together. Your kids will put down their phones without a fight!

We write our own content – there’s nothing canned – and we update or add-on chapters to the stories all the time. So the puzzle you solved last year isn’t the same this year.

We enjoyed doing escape rooms so much, we figured our friends in Fayetteville would love them too. So here we are!

Wine & Design Fayetteville $$$

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Wine & Deisgn has been on my list of things to do in Fayettevile for years – years y’all! I haven’t been yet but I know once I get there they will probably get tired of me showing up!

 

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PRICES

Prices of paintings and classes at Wine & Design can start at $25 and go up to $60 depending on the painting and class you select.

Gilbert Theater $$

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Guess What!?!? Fayetteville has another theater! That’s right! Gilbert Theater is located on Green Street right in the heart of Downtown Fayetteville. If you’re looking for a unique take on classic plays like Sweeny Todd, Godspell or It’s A Wonderful Life then you need to get your tickets now!

The Gilbert Theater’s mission is to produce creative, innovative plays and events to stir its audiences and the students of its conservatory to explore and contemplate the human condition through the talents of local and guest artists.

PRICES

Tickets are $16 for general admission; ask about our military, first responder, student and senior discounts. There are also special package prices for advance paid groups of ten or more.

For more information or to buy tickets you may email us at boxoffice@gilberttheater.com, call us at 910-678-7186, or order tickets online.

Sweet Tea Shakespeare $$

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Sweet Tea Shakespeare celebrates the wonder of language & story by engaging a diverse community with accessible, imaginative, magical theatre, inspired by Shakespeare & the early modern spirit, heightened by music, presence, & fellowship. Join us, we would love to have you

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Sweet Tea Shakespeare celebrates the wonder of language, story, and stagecraft by engaging a diverse community with accessible, imaginative, magical theatre, inspired by Shakespeare and the early modern spirit, heightened by music, presence, familiarity, and fellowship.

PRICES

General Admission: $17.50 ADVANCE | $25 AT THE DOOR
Seniors/Military: $15 ADVANCE | $25 AT THE DOOR
Students and Children 6-12: $10 ADVANCE | $25 AT THE DOOR

Free under 5 years.

Advance ticket prices end at 3:00 the day of the show. After that, you will have to pay the at the door price

We offer group rates when contacted in advance. We cannot arrange group tickets on site. Contact us for details.

Fayetteville Marksmen Hockey Game $$

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Coming to your first Marksmen game? Make sure to stop at the Fan Information table and get your commemorative, autographed certificate! #fearthefox?

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PRICES

Single Game Tickets: $12 – $30

Friends & Family Friday: With the Friends & Family Friday Deal, presented by Carrabba’s, receive four endzone tickets to a Friday Night Marksmen game and a $20 gift card to Carrabba’s, all for just $49 – an $85 value!

Sunday Funday Deal:  Enjoy your lazy Sunday’s by coming out to the Crown Coliseum, and seeing some high intensity hockey action with some delicious Old Chicago Pizza for later!

We have four Sunday games this Season, and that means four chances to take advantage of this outstanding deal. Get four upper-endzone tickets and a large Old Chicago pizza for just $49.

Can be purchased and used for any Friday from Opening Night until the end of the season.

What’s your favorite budget friendly way to spend a day?

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