It’s valuable to approach investing holistically. Growing money is important, but so is growing in the areas of the spiritual, physical, educational, and recreational.
The purpose of this post is to focus on fun memberships that enable couples/ friends/ families to enjoy time together while paying a flat membership fee. Other benefits include physical activity, learning something new, and exploring new places.
Typically, these memberships and passes “pay for themselves” after 2-6 uses.
1. Amusement Parks
Whether it’s iconic theme parks like Disneyland, Universal Studios, and 6 Flags, or the more-niche theme parks like Sea World and Legoland, there’s fun to be had by patrons young & old at these destinations.
2. The Zoo
In addition to viewing feeding time, many zoos offer close-up interactions.
3. Aquariums
Daily fish feedings & frequent new exhibits help keep each visit a unique experience.
4. Museums & Science Centers
Many have “free days” each month for locals and students. new exhibits help keep each visit unique. Most major cities also have children’s museums that cater to the kiddos with kid-friendly exhibits and activities.
5. Botanical Gardens
Bring your camera, tripod & have a fun photo sesh, or bring a book and enjoy the scenery.
6. Cultural Centers
Many cultural centers feature art exhibitions, concerts, lectures, and more.
7. Symphonies & Orchestras
Several times a year, the symphony near me has “Movie Night”. While the movie plays on a large screen above, the orchestra below plays the movie’s score.
8. National Parks
9. Whale Watching
10. Lift Tickets / Ski Passes
11. Movie Passes
Theaters like Regal & AMC offer monthly & yearly memberships.
12. Beach/ Lake/ Reservoir Parking Passes
13. Rosetta Stone
Learn a new language – or two or three!
14. Blue Apron
Right-portioned meal delivery kits remove the hassle of meal planning and grocery shopping.
15. Libraries
Libraries are incredible resources many citizens don’t take advantage of. In addition to books, many libraries lend-out DVDs & AV equipment, musical instruments, mobile hotspots, and even passes for free or discounted museum admission.
16. Amazon Prime
While a Prime membership has the benefit of free shipping and returns on many items, free music, movies, & TV shows are also included.
17. Instacart/ Grocery Delivery
Grocery delivery apps like Instacart or Shipt, and retailer apps like those offered by Walmart, Kroger, Target, & Safeway offer the convenience of ordering groceries & receiving them at your home or having them conveniently ready for you when you drive to the store.
18. Gym/ Fitness Classes
If you don’t invest in your health now – you’ll definitely pay for it later.
19. Day Care
Many companies offer daycare & babysitting, but some are kicking it up a notch. Pamper & Play is one example in Los Angeles that offers various memberships that enable to parents to drop-off their kids for pizza, supervised play & fun while parents can go on date night – much cheaper than a babysitter!
Key Takeaway
Whether it’s having fun, learning something new, exercising, or saving time, the types of memberships outlined above are worth the investment!
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