Frugal Families: Classes, Museums and more

1. Joe's Movement Emporium

Where: 3309 Bunker Hill Road in Mount Rainier

Deal: For about $5 you can register and take a dance or yoga class at Joe's.

2. REI

Where: 9801 Rhode Island Ave., College Park, MD

Deal: Fundamentals of Map & Compass class ($30 for members) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 19. Light and Fast Backpacking Basics (free) from 7 to 8 p.m. July 22. Registration required for both classes.

3. Staples

Where: 8904 62nd Ave., College Park, MD

Deal: Back-to-School supplies; many items priced from 50 cents to $5. Buy two, get one free on 1.5-inch Avery heavy-duty view binders.

Good Through: July 23

4. Summer Fun Deal: Kids Free at the Newseum

Where: 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.

Why Go: Seven levels of galleries, theaters, retail and visitor services make this one of D.C.'s must-see destinations. The museum pays homage to news, offering visitors five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and interactive exhibits from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Price: Youth (18 and under) free with one paid adult admission.

Good Through: Sept. 5

5. Behnke

Just getting around to the garden now? Behnke is advertising their weekly specials on their website, including 1/3 off all Daylilies!