Spyros and I went with 6 other people to an event in Madison called Rhythm and Booms. It's a large fireworks show with a carnival, food, a baseball game and disgusting porta-potties.

We had fun for a very small amount of money. We got there early (about 4:30 pm) so we could park for free in a lot next to the carnival and lots of open, grassy space.

All of us had brought coolers packed with yummy food and folding chairs to lounge on.

We had entertainment by actually conversing with each other, (Amazing that people still can find this fun with television, video games, etc....), playing chess and cards, reading and just people watching.

Then at 9:30 pm we were treated to the fireworks display.

So frugal thought for the day: There are so many free activities just waiting for you to take advantage of them. Be willing to try something new, since you never know if you'll like it. And if it's free, there's not much holding you back!

If you're in the Madison area I would love to hear of any free events that you know of or participate in.