Going, but Broke

I love going out to do different things, but am kind of totally broke. I am having to be really creative in my extra curricular activities so I won't have to spend so much cash. I've come up with a small list of activities that are pocket book-friendly:

• Go to the nature observatory with a friend and describe to them any birds you may see, but don't tell them what kind it is. Your friend has to draw the bird based on your description. Take a food and have a picnic, too.
  
• See what promotions your favorite theater is offering. For example, my favorite theater is having a food drive for the food bank. If you take 3 cans of food on a specific day, you get to see a movie for free and they throw in a free popcorn!
• Some libraries offer free passes to local attractions. Ones in my area offer free one-day passes to the zoo, Japanese and Chinese gardens, museums, etc.
• Check out websites or blogs made by people who live in your area. They may have information on free/inexpensive events going on in your area.
  
• Cut up your old magazines and make funny collages. These can be made into cards/postcards, art for your home, or something for your art journal.
• Make a new recipe or experiment in your kitchen with food you already have. (Personal note: I did this today. I tried to make homemade pasta, but it came out more like spatzel.)
  

Any other ideas out there? Comment me and let me know.