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Updated: Thursday, 28 Jun 2012, 9:03 AM CDT
Published : Thursday, 28 Jun 2012, 7:01 AM CDT

Jeff Mirkes from Downtown Green Bay, Inc shares five ideas for family fun that won't break the bank.

1) Packers Heritage Trail

2) Butterflies & Friends on Parade

3) Captains Walk Winery Tasting - $3

4) Happy hour at one of many outdoor patios downtown – Hagemeister Park, Fox Harbor, Angelina's, Titletown Brewing Company and many others.

5)Take in 1 of 120 events -- admission free at all!

For a look at all those events you can download the summer guide by clicking here.

Jennifer Stephany is the Executive Director of Appleton Downtown, Inc . She shared her own ideas for inexpensive family fun that you can find in Appleton.

1) Downtown Appleton Farm Market

2) Heid Music Summer Concert Series

3) Downtown Cool Trolley

4) Free Downtown Events (Children's Parade, License to Cruise, etc.)

5) Online Coupons - available on Appleton Downtown website