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for You” July 2026 Virtual & In-Person Fitness Descriptions:

All levels are welcome!

Wednesday, July 1st

12:00pm Total Body Tabata with Ashley: Take it to the top with Tabata! Reach the peak of anaerobic threshold with this high-intensity interval workout! Using a pair of moderate to heavy weights and a mat, participants will perform exercises in 20-second bursts of hard work followed by a 10-second recovery. For each muscle group, participants will execute each round for at least 4 cycles. Prepare to work to exhaustion!

12:15pm Stretch Lab with Charissa (In-Person Only) Bldg. 31 Rm. 1E04B: It’s a total body stretch experience! Using straps, blocks and foam rollers, participants will move through various stretches to rejuvenate the muscles and joints. Participants will receive guidance in breathing and proper alignment to maximize the effectiveness of each posture. Please arrive early for setup and a timely start.

Monday, July 6th

6:00am Yoga Strength with Shannon: It’s not a typical Yoga class! Add hand weights to this moderately paced Hatha practice and increase the intensity! Using light dumbbells and a sticky mat, participants will move through asanas (poses) with breath control while activating the mind, body and spirit.

Tuesday, July 7th

12:15pm Kickbox Repetitions with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220B: Got kicks?! It’s the ultimate cardio challenge! For at least 8 repetitions of each exercise, participants will shadowbox & kick, with coaching on proper form and alignment. Whether jabs or jump-kicks, hooks or heel strikes, this total body workout is sure to increase metabolic response and caloric burn!

1:00pm Abs & Glutes with Charissa: Say goodbye to excess weight around the waist and saggy buttocks! Strong abdominal muscles help to support the back and create ease in daily activity. By strengthening the gluteal muscles, prepare to support the lower back to help prevent back pain. In repetitions of 8, participants will perform various exercises that strengthen the abdominal and gluteal muscles. A set of light to moderate hand weights and a mat are needed to join!

Wednesday, July 8th

8:00am HIIT & Stretch with Shannon (In-Person Only) Bldg. 53: Get fit! Engage in high-intensity interval training and stretching! Using light to heavy hand weights, participants will perform exercises in bouts of 20 seconds of work followed by 10-second cycles of recovery and repeat for at least 4 rounds per muscle group. Stretches will culminate the workout session. A mat is suggested.

12:00pm Inner & Outer Thighs: Mini Band with Ashley: Tighten and tone the legs by strengthening the abductors and adductors! Strengthening the abductors and adductors is important to pelvic stability and strength and aids in preventing knee injury. For 45 seconds of work, followed by 15-second cycles of recovery, participants will perform exercises using mini bags. Loop bands and a mat are needed for this class.

12:15pm Foam Roll + Stretch with Charissa (In-Person Only) Bldg. 31 Rm. 1E04B: Aches and tightness? Look no further! Join this stress relief session using the foam roller and blocks. Participants can expect a total body experience of myofascial release and stretching! Mays are provided.

Thursday, June 9th

8:30am Mindful Moment: Supporting regulation, resilience, and daily ease through intentional breath and awareness with Leslie: During Chronic Conditions Awareness Month, join us for a 15-minute mindful pause centered on steady breathing, calming the nervous system, and building resilience with chronic conditions. Participation Link

Monday, July 13th

6:00am Max Strength: Anterior Chain with Shannon: About face! Strengthen the muscles on the front of the body that activate forward movement! Prepare to work the chest, abs, hip flexors, quadriceps and tibialis muscles, using light to heavy hand weights. A mat is suggested.

Tuesday, July 14th

12:15pm Teamwork Tabata with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220B: Teamwork makes the dream work! It’s high-intensity interval training w/ a partner! In a class setting, prepare to compete for best personal record! Bodyweight strength, cardio and core exercises will be explored. Prepare to sweat! It’s a total body experience not to miss!

1:00pm Barre Pilates with Charissa: Strengthen the core with ballet-based conditioning and Pilates training! Using very light hand weights and a mat, participants will be coached through various exercises that are designed to lengthen and strengthen the muscles simultaneously. This low-impact, total body workout is sure to induce fat burn at rest! Get sculpted!

Wednesday, July 15th

8:00am Yoga Relax with Shannon (In-Person Only) Bldg. 53: It’s an all-levels Yoga practice! Designed to relax the muscles and joints, prepare to move through fewer than 7 postures, performed with proper form, alignment, and using breath control. Connect the mind, body and spirit! Grab a sticky mat and join in!

12:00pm Upright Abs with Ashley: Strong through the feet, standing ab reps on repeat! The abdominal muscles help hold organs in place and support the back for ease in daily movement. In 45-second intervals of work, followed by 15second cycles of recovery, participants will perform various exercises that are designed to strengthen the abdomen. No equipment is needed.

12:15pm Ab Attack with Charissa (In-Person Only) Bldg. 31 Rm. 1E04B: “Ab”solutely! Prepare to work to exhaustion! Using bodyweight and a mat, participants will engage in abdominal exercises for 30-second cycles of work followed by 10-second cycles of recovery. The abdomen supports the spine and is integral to mobility and stability. Strengthen the abs to aid in proper posture and ease of movement for daily activity. Mats will be provided.

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3:00pm Non-Sleep Deep Rest: Declare Independence from Busy-ness with Allison: As we celebrate Independence Day and settle into the long, sunny days of summer, consider taking a break from the constant push of daily life. Join us this July to slow down, cool off, and recharge with the practice of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). NSDR is rooted in the ancient tradition of yoga Nidra ("Nidra" meaning sleep) and combines mindful breathing and body scanning to bring you into a state of deep relaxation while remaining awake and aware. Research suggests NSDR may help reduce stress, improve focus, support recovery, and enhance overall well-being. Participation Link

Monday, July 20th

6:00am Balance & Strength with Shannon: Got balance? Got strength? Grab a body bar or chair and light weights to join! Repetition-based, participants will perform various exercises that are designed to strengthen the body for mobility and stability. Commit to being fit!

Tuesday, July 21st

11:30am Mindful Moment: Creating space for connection, reflection, and meaningful self-care with Leslie: Recognizing International Self-Care Day (July 24th), join us for a 15-minute mindful pause centered on intentional self-care, connection, and exploring the role of social wellness in wholeperson health. Participation Link

12:15pm Summer Triathlon with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm.220B: Cycling, Waterless Swimming, and the Treadmill aboard! Participants will spend roughly 8 minutes at each challenge with a 3-minute warm-up and 3-minute cooldown. It’s a high-intensity experience packed with excitement!

1:00pm Towel Stretch with Charissa: Relax, relate, release! Grab a long towel that spans the length of both arms for this stretch experience! For at least 2-3 cycles of deep breaths, participants will hold stretches designed to relieve the major and minor muscles, as well as the joints. Expect increased range of motion, flexibility and decompression post-class. A mat is suggested.

Wednesday, July 22nd

8:00am Max Strength: Arms & Shoulders with Shannon (In-Person Only) Bldg. 53: Be arm strong! Using moderate to heavy hand weights and body weight, participants will move through timed intervals of exercise that strengthen the biceps, triceps, and shoulders. Upper body strength is important for daily activities including lifting, pushing and pulling. Prepare to work to exhaustion!

12:00pm Compound Strength + Mobility with Ashley: Get double the results in half the time! Designed to activate multiple muscle groups simultaneously, strengthening the body through compound training is for individuals looking to increase daily efficiency and muscular endurance. Using a pair of moderate to heavy weights, participants will perform exercises in 45-second intervals of work followed by 15-second cycles of recovery.

12:15pm Line Dance with Charissa (In-Person Only) Bldg. 31 Rm. 1E04B: Get upwards of 1,500 steps during this class! Dance to familiar pop, country and soul tunes with easy-tolearn line dance sequences. Feel free to wear boots and hats to add flavor and accentuate turns and lyrics.

Monday, July 27th

6:00am Yoga Calm with Shannon: Retreat from the demands of life with this restorative Yoga practice to start the day. Using a sticky mat, participants will perform asanas (poses) that open the body, help increase joint and muscle range of motion, and improve flexibility. Guided by breath, prepare to leave this practice feeling rejuvenated!

Tuesday, July 28th

12:15pm Line Dancing with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220B: Got steps?! It’s the low-impact, highenergy class taking the country by storm! The average class participant accrues 1,500 steps! Learn pop, soul, and country line dances that will increase happy endorphins and stimulate the brain! Participants will learn each dance and perform it to the music!

1:00pm Ball + Wall Sculpt with Charissa: Ballin’! Wall in! Sculpt and strengthen the major and minor muscle groups using a 55-75cm resistance ball and the wall! In repetitions of 16, participants will perform various exercises to tighten and tone the body. A mat will also be utilized. It’s a calorie-crushing, fatburning workout not to miss!

Wednesday, July 29th

8:00am Yoga 4 Athletes with Shannon (In-Person Only) Bldg. 53: Involve all four limbs with this total body Yoga experience! Designed to improve range of motion and flexibility in sports and exercise, participants can expect to stretch and open common areas of tightness including the hips, hamstrings and back. Breath control will be practiced for a holistic mind, body and spirit connection.

12:00pm Tabata Bootcamp with Ashley: Take the Tabata challenge! Reach maximal fitness and health benefits in a minimal amount of time! In bursts of 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10-second cycles of recovery, participants will engage in high-intensity interval exercises for at least 4 rounds for each muscle group. Strength, core and cardiovascular training will be performed…prepare to sweat!

12:15pm Line Dance with Charissa (In-Person Only) Bldg. 31 Rm. 1E04B: Back again by popular demand! Close the month with dancing galore! Learn and perform popular line dances for an exhilarating class experience! Whether pop, soul or country, participants are sure to leave with the endorphin high that dance induces!

Non-Sleep Deep Rest – Slow Down and Refresh with Allison: As we celebrate Independence Day and settle into the long, sunny days of summer, consider taking a break from the constant push of daily life. Join us this July to slow down, cool off, and recharge with the practice of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). NSDR is rooted in the ancient tradition of yoga Nidra ("Nidra" meaning sleep) and combines mindful breathing and body scanning to bring you into a state of deep relaxation while remaining awake and aware. Research suggests NSDR may help reduce stress, improve focus, support recovery, and enhance overall well-being. Participation Link

Smart Planning for K-12 School Costs

Smart Planning for K-12 School Costs: Wednesday, July 8th from 2pm – 3pm A new school year brings excitement and added expenses. From the first day of elementary school to starting the college conversation, there’s a lot to plan for. Join us for practical tips to help you manage back-to-school costs, prepare for the year ahead, and handle unexpected education expenses with more confidence. Reserve your virtual seat.

The Caregiving Peer Circle

The Caregiving Peer Circle is a space for the NIH community to connect, share, and support one another in a respectful and understanding environment. It's an opportunity to talk openly about the realities of caregiving, exchange practical strategies, and build coping skills that support your well-being. The Caregiving Peer Circles will be held on the second Thursday of every month Click on the link to join the session: Please make sure to paste this link in your calendar. Open to NIH employees, contractors, and trainees. Learn more

The Veterans with Disabilities Wellness Series

The Veterans with Disabilities Wellness 3-part series offers expert-guided strategies to support physical and mental well-being. Topics include mindfulness and self-care for stress management, as well as musculoskeletal health and chronic pain management to help participants better understand and care for their bodies. Sessions also address anxiety, depression, and PTSD, providing a supportive space to build coping skills and connect with resources. Open to Veteran NIH employees, contractors, and trainees and their families and friends, all at no-cost. Webinars include a live Q&A with Kaiser Permanente physicians. Learn more about this series which continues Tuesday, July 14th from 1pm - 2pm

Well Being Wednesday

Join the free ‘Well Being Wednesdays’ wellness webinar and learn practical ways to protect your health during the Summer Safety session on Wednesday, July 22nd, from 12pm – 1pm Gain expert tips to help you stay safe and well all season long, and register today. Additional sessions will be available on August 19th and September 23rd. For more information, visit the Wellness@NIH News and Events page.

NIH R&W Food Truck Program

Join us select days from 11am – 2pm for Food Trucks in Lot 10H, near the South entrance to Bldg. 10. Trucks will run thru November 20th. Online pre-ordering is encouraged when applicable. Menus available on the R&W website.

Truck schedule is as follows:

Thru November 20th – 3 savory, 1 sweet

2 Bold Chefs: Featuring a variety of delicious signature Greek & Italian dishes and salads with mouthwatering French & Portuguese flavors infused into the Mediterranean taste

Althea’s Almost Famous: Serving vibrant Jamaican cuisine.

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Fresh, hot, golden brown pretzels, pretzel dogs and lemonades.

Ben & Jerry’s: Serving ice cream and floats.

B Dub’s Island Soul: Where tastebuds meet paradise. Offering delicious Caribbean and soul food.

BBQ & Tech: That Good BBQ with a Jamaican Flair

Blue Nile Burgers: Serving up globally inspired street food with flavors of the world one smashburger at a time.

Bull on the Loose: Serving up the DMV's best fresh, original pit barbecue

Bruster’s Ice Cream: A variety of ice cream flavors

Chix ‘n Stix: Specializes in crisp, fresh, deliciously fried chicken wings and tenders, to all beef quarter pound hot dogs, and specially seasoned “Flavor Fries.”

The Dessert Junkie: Offers an incredible range of desserts, from ice cream to gourmet cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries, gourmet donuts and much more.

DC Slices: Hot, fresh, thin-crust pizza, crispy tater tots, sides and salads.

Funnel Fare: Specializes in funnel cakes, deep fried goodies and lemonades.

Hardy’s BBQ: Puts in the time and care to ensure that you get world class BBQ. Come hungry. You'll need plenty of room to taste all of our overflowing list of options.

Himalayan Soul Foods: Serving Himalayan food ‘momos’ (dumplings), Tibetan bread and lentil burgers.

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: Baltimore’s historic restaurant and crab house offers great tasting seafood from their truck.

Kaziville: Home for good eats with hotdogs, vegan dogs, sausages, chili and more.

Koshary Corner: Vegan and gluten-free Egyptian street food.

Kush: Sudanese & Middle Eastern cuisines, inspired by family recipes and influenced by global flavors

Little Lady Grill: Latin fusion grilled goodies.

Maryland Brat & Butcher Co.: Authentic old-world sausages. Crafted in Rockville MD. Inspired by the world's best streetfood. (Formerly Plan B Sausages LLC)

Mineiro: Brazilian-American kitchen bringing traditional flavors with a modern twist to Greater DC

M.R. Cheesecakes: Small batch Artisan pure Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

Pacha Mama Juice: Fresh made-to-order fruit & veggie juices.

PhoWheels: Offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where comforting favorite dishes blend seamlessly with bold new flavors that will entice your palate.

Quinn’s Ice specializes in lactose-free soft serve, milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches, Belgian waffle sundaes and more.

Retro Grill: Serving Maryland crab cakes, smash burgers & comfort food favorites

Rice Around the World: Get ready to embark on a flavorpacked journey with as you savor the best rice bowl creations from around the globe!

Sambal Truck: Serving Indonesian street food.

She Be Cookin’: Known for signature gourmet eggrolls, freshcut Idaho Russet fries, homemade seafood salad, and Sweet Potato Pound Cake.

Sides BBQ: Special ingredients delivered with exceptional service. Crafting memories with flavor and smoke.

Silver & Sons BBQ: Chef-driven, house-made BBQ with bold flavors inspired by Mediterranean, Jewish, & American traditions.

Tasty Empanadas: Fresh, handmade empanadas with bold, authentic flavors and a little piece of Paraguay.

Timber Pizza: Artisan wood-fired pizzas, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Trippy Tacos: Specializes in fresh corn tortillas. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, nachos

Yummie Thai Kitchen: treat yourself to a menu full of flavor featuring our famous Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle Bowl, Fried Rice, and more!

New Arrivals and Coming Soon to the Bldg. 31 R&W Gift Shop

This summer look for a variety of gift items including shot glasses, souvenir license plates, women’s v-neck t-shirts, graphic tees, baby onesies, Bennett sweatshirts, beaker mugs, magnets, blankets, keychains, children’s scrubs and lab coats

The R&W Community Market takes place on Tuesdays from 10am – 2pm on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 or in the South Lobby, depending on weather The market consists of the following vendors:

Apple Valley has a variety of seasonal produce including apples, onions and potatoes, apple cider, apple sauces, pecans and jams.

Colonial Kettle Corn: Continues a 200+ year tradition making each batch in a specially designed kettle ensuring each kernel has a slightly sweet and salty flavor. Using new techniques and centuries-old recipe makes specialty popcorn unlike any other.

Dini’s Divine Homemade Pies: Freshly baked in small batches, our pies are all-butter, all-heart, and made with the best seasonal ingredients we can find. Each one is a love letter to flavor, from the flakiest golden crusts to the juiciest, just-sweetenough fillings.

Great Harvest Bread Company: Purchase a variety of fresh baked breads, including gluten-free, brownies, cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones, biscotti, dog treats and more.

Randalia Bee Hives: Local raw and cream honey, pollen, hand crafted beeswax candles, bar soap, infused botanical liquid soap, beeswax body salves body lotions, lip balms, tints, salt scrubs and natural deodorants from the Eastern Shore.

Suka Nuts: Nothing beats the harmonious blend of sweet and salty flavors found in their handcrafted delights. Choose from a variety of nuts, breads, butters, brittles and more.

Top Shelf Jerky: Bringing artisanal crafted Jerky including Traditional Western, Bacon Sriracha, Korean BBQ, Tequila Chipotle, Honey Jalapeño, Peppered Beef, Maple Bourbon, Lean Grass-Fed Elk or Bison. You are bound to find a flavor to entice your palate and a healthy snack to satiate.

Jewelry and Craft Vendors: A variety of jewelry and craft vendors will rotate throughout the market.

Vanpooling Is Economical and Environmentally Friendly

Openings are available in the vanpool from Hagerstown and Frederick to Bethesda. This 10-passenger van is leased through Enterprise Vanpool The vanpool leaves Hagerstown Park and Ride at 5:30am for a 7am to 4pm work shift on Bethesda Campus. The van leaves NIH at 4:15pm Monday – Friday. Fulltime NIH Employees who turn in their parking hangers are eligible for the Transhare Program. Contractors are welcome but must make subsidy payments through the Enterprise portal each month. Contact Rich Buckland at 304-582-3113

Openings available in the Owings Mill vanpool. Pick-up at 5:30am from Owings Mills Metro Station (10309 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117). Van drops off anywhere in the Fishers Lane, Executive Blvd., White Flint area. Van leaves for home at 3:30pm. If interested contact Keith Savage at 301-451-1967.

Make It A Run to Remember

The NIH Institute Relay September 24th!

On Your Mark, Get Set…Go! It’s time for the 41st NIH Institute Challenge Relay. Can your team defeat the defending champs “pep in your steptide”? The rules are the same…the Relay consists of teams of five runners each whom run a loop (.54 miles) around Bldg. 1. All Institutes, Centers, Divisions, and Contractors are invited to enter as many teams as they wish. To add to the competitiveness, we’ve invited the Bethesda Naval Hospital to participate this year as well. Each team must have a mixture of male and female representation. The race will be held Thursday, September 24th in front of Bldg. 1, with a rain date of September 30th if conditions are unsafe. Race packets will be available to pick-up at the Bldg. 31 R&W Gift Shop on September 22nd & 23rd and the registration table will open by 10:30am on race day with Heat 1 beginning at 11:45am. We anticipate having three heats this year with a maximum of 50 teams per heat. So, gather your team together, put your thinking caps on and come up with a creative team name and of course, start training. Examples from last year include: Keta-mean Pace, High Blood Pressure, Splice Girls, Virus in the Brain Brigade, Pace of Aging, Fast Spiking Sprinterneurons, Lymph Laugh Love, Running Out of Steam, Teamoglobin, Ctrl+Alt+Defeat and Between a Walk and a Hard Pace. Take the next few weeks to gather for jogs around Bldg. 1 or join the fitness centers at Bldg. 31 or Rockledge for a run on the treadmill or elliptical or Bldg. 53 to focus on weight training. The relay is a great reason to set a new fitness goal while preparing for a fun event. However, the most important part of the race is to have fun and enjoy the company of your fellow NIHers. Remember, contractor teams are welcome as well as more than one team per Institute. Get your sneakers ready for some action. It’s going to be fun! We ask that each group leader also provide the name and contact info for one volunteer. To volunteer or for more info contact David Browne Registration thru September 1st – $25 (after Sept. 1 - $30) can be done here Participating runners and volunteers will receive a free Relay T-Shirt and free scoop of ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, while supplies last, both courtesy of Contemporaries

NIH Fall Research Festival

September 14th – 18th

The NIH Research Festival will take place in Bldg. 10 from Monday, September 14th – Friday, September 18th The festival will host scientific vendors Monday, Thursday and Friday on the FAES Terrace, the NIH Resources Information Fair will take place in the South Lobby on Tuesday, Poster Sessions will take place on the FAES Terrace on Tuesday and Wednesday and the Green Labs Fair will take place in the South Lobby on Wednesday We anticipate over 200 vendors throughout the week. There will also be a variety informational workshops hosted by scientific vendors throughout the Fair. Food trucks will also be in Lot 10H selling lunches every day and the NIH Community will take place on the South Lawn on Tuesday. For a complete list of events including other workshops, lectures and poster sessions, visit the Research Festival website.

R&W members, through the partnership between the R&W and TicketsAtWork, can purchase tickets to a variety of amusement parks, concerts, sporting events, movies, and more. Once you register to be an R&W member or have logged into your account, click on Member Discounts and then click on the TicketsAtWork ad. Upon registering for TicketsAtWork you will have access to a variety of different entertainment options.

Before purchasing tickets or offers through TicketsAtWork.com make sure to completely read the instructions for how the tickets work and if they are name specific or require reservations.

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Purchase tickets to most Sporting Events through TicketsAtWork. Catch a baseball game across America or watch golf’s finest face-off. You can do any of these and more. Discounts vary!

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Are You Ready to Rock?

Catch performances of Morgan Wallen, Beyonce, Post Malone, comedians and more live Discounts vary!

There’s nothing like seeing a stage performance live. Want to see a Broadway or off-Broadway play? We’ve got you covered! If you’re heading to Vegas take in a different show for every night of the week. Whether you’re looking for Family Friendly, Concert, Comedy, Cirque du Soleil or Magic you’ll find something you want. Discounts vary by show!

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Theme Parks Across the US

Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is Florida’s thrill ride leader featuring world-class roller coasters, exciting seasonal events and one of North America’s largest zoos representing more than 200 animal species. Guests can take on top-rated attractions for thrill seekers This summer, experience additional events including Summer of Wonder (thru August), Bier Fest (thru August). Discounts vary!

New at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Verbolten: Forbidden Turn: The Black Forest Motor Tours ride has been reimagined with new storytelling, a spooky atmosphere, and enhanced special effects in the Germany section of the park This summer, experience additional events including Summer of Wonder (thru 7/30), Bier Fest (Fridays – Sundays 7/31 – 9/7 + Labor Day). Discounts vary!

Cool off this summer at Water Country USA®, Virginia’s largest water park. There’s fun for the entire family in a cool beach vibe, with resort-style amenities and more than 40 stateof-the-art water rides and attractions. Water Country USA features refreshing pools, children’s play areas and lazy rivers, offering hours of fun in the summer sun. Discounts vary!

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Theme Parks Across the US

Imagine a vacation where you can meet Mickey Mouse, team up with the Avengers, talk to a princess and blast off on a Star Wars adventure. Discover the iconic rides, parades, fireworks and beloved Characters that have made the Disneyland Resort the Happiest Place on Earth for over 70 years! Join in the festive fun and celebrate 7 happy decades with new magic, special surprises and more! Discounts vary!

Embark on a magical adventure you’ll remember forever! Visit all 4 theme parks at Walt Disney World, filled with classic attractions, exciting events and enchanting entertainment! Meet your favorite Disney characters, ride over 170 rides and experience Disney magic firsthand. New in 2026 Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios. Discounts vary!

SeaWorld is a world-class marine-themed amusement park offering a captivating blend of entertainment, education, and conservation. With exhilarating rides, mesmerizing live shows, and interactive encounters with marine animals like dolphins, sharks, and penguins, it provides a unique and immersive experience for visitors of all ages. Discounts available to Orlando (FL), San Antonio (TX) and San Diego (CA). Discounts vary by location!

With over 35 rides, attractions, and shows, Dutch Wonderland is the perfect place to spend family time. The park brings joy to the young and young at heart as they take flight on Merlin’s Mayhem, a magically thrilling suspension coaster, meet mascot Duke the Dragon and whimsical princesses and knights, gasp in awe at death-defying dive shows, see dinosaurs come to life, and more. Daniel Tige, the PBS KIDS favorite tiger and his neighborhood friends are coming to the World’s Best Family Park with an interactive new performance to entertain and inspire. Bring your imagination for a good-time celebration that will put a smile on your summer. Sing and dance along with Daniel Tiger and friends as they surprise and delight kids of all ages with an all-new stage show. Discounts Vary!

Theme Parks Across the US

Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank. Stir in a float down Teach’s Tide Adventure River. Chill as you get toes up in some perfect shad. Top it off with the best family-friendly food around, and you’ve got yourself the best summer day ever. With over 30 slides, rides and attractions H2OBX is located in Powells Point, North Carolina, three miles from the Outer Banks. Save 12%!

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Founded in 1878, Idlewild and SoakZone is the third-longest operating amusement park in the US. It has been recognized as “Best Children’s Park in the World” by Amusement Today and “Best Park for Families” by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Laurel Highlands region, Idlewild features classic amusement rides, the SoakZone waterpark, live entertainment, and unique attractions such as Story Book Forest and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. The park offers imaginative, trusted and playful experiences that bring excitement to family time. Save 43%!

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Theme Parks Across the US

Experience year-round splashy fun with the largest selection of water rides worldwide inside DreamWorks Water Park Enjoy rides featuring characters from favorite DreamWorks movies including Kungfu Panda, Madagascar, Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon. Also meet characters from Shrek, Puss in Boots, Trolls and more. Save 15%!

Kings Dominion is Virginia’s premier destination for fun. New in 2026, SPLASH! Water Parade, a brand-new immersive, daytime summer parade featuring colorful floats, lively music, and interactive water elements to help guests cool off, and StarSpangled Nights, A massive, patriotic fireworks spectacular in celebration of America's 250th birthday. Also enjoy Planet Snoopy, a 7-acre dedicated kids’ area, great for young adventurers, with family-friendly rides nestled under a lush canopy of trees. On a hot day, cool off at Soak City. The 20acre waterpark boasting water slides, splash pads, a lazy river and more are included with admission (open select dates thru September 7th). Save up to 50%!

Water Slides! Wave Pool! Wild Water River! Free parking, free inner tubes and free sunscreen, a visit to this family-friendly destination offers MORE SMILES PER GALLON. Located 2 miles south of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and is open thru early September. Save over 10%!

It’s just like watching your favorite TV shows and movies in real life, except with the ultimate ride-y things like twists, turns and drops. Save the earth daily or even hourly. Oh and dragons, one of them even breathes real fire so that’s cool (err hot). This is way beyond the movies.

At Universal Studios Orlando visit Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Springfield, USA: Home of the Simpsons and Minion Land. New in 2026, look for a Jaws-themed restaurant and a Minions & Monsters experience.

Enjoy Universal Mega Movie Summer at Universal Studios Hollywood through August 9th Get ready to feel the rush of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, Universal Studios Hollywood's first-ever high-speed outdoor roller coaster Discounts to both parks vary!

Spend a day with your favorite Warner Bros. characters and partaking in hundreds of rides, shows and attractions featuring WB and DC Comics characters or cooling off at the water park. Discounted Six Flags locations include California’s Great America (CA), Dorney Park (PA), Discovery Kingdom (CA), Knott’s Berry Farm (CA), Magic Mountain (CA), Over Georgia (GA), Great America (IL), New England (MA), Great Adventure (NJ), Darien Lake (NY), Great Escape (NY), Cedar Point (OH), Kings Island (OH), Frontier City (OK), Fiesta Texas (TX), and Over Texas (TX). Discounted Hurricane Harbor locations include Phoenix (AZ), Concord (CA), Knott’s Soak City (CA), Los Angeles (CA), White Water (GA), Chicago (IL), Rockford (IL), New Jersey (NJ), Oklahoma City (OK), Arlington (TX) Schlitterbahn Waterpark – New Braunfels (TX) and Splashtown (TX). Discounts vary!

Step into one of the largest indoor theme parks at Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America and discover 7-acres of Nickelodeon fun with over 30 remarkable rides and attractions, nine mouthwatering places to eat, plenty of entertainment and, of course, shopping. Featuring Nickelodeon favorites such as Avatar, Blue’s Clues, Dora the Explorer, Fairly OddParents, PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more! Save 19%!

Colorful characters, gravity-defying rides, and tot-friendly play structures will make Nickelodeon Universe® American Dream your favorite East Coast theme park. Located inside the American Dream experience center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, spend a few hours or a full day enjoying non-stop fun and entertainment featuring your favorite characters. This 8.5acre indoor theme park is the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere with over 30 rides and attractions for all-ages. Rides are themed around Nickelodeon shows that range from your younger days to today’s faves such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jimmy Neutron, Rugrats and PAW Patrol. As you roam the park, be prepared to interact with larger-than-life characters like SpongeBob, Dora and more! Save 15%!

At Sesame Place (Philadelphia and San Diego), enjoy familyfriendly rides and attractions, shows and parades and meet and greet with your favorite Sesame Street characters. Experience Summer Splash, through September 7th, at Sesame Place is a great time to have fun and cool off with splashy water attractions and fun family rides for all ages! Don't miss our exciting shows and our fabulous Sesame Street Party Parade. Save 59% - 72%!

Everything is AWESOME at LEGOLAND® Resorts. At LEGOLAND® Florida guests soar thru the skies on awesome roller coasters including The Dragon, Flying School and The Great LEGO® Race. Join your favorite LEGO® characters from NINJAGO®, THE LEGO® MOVIE™ and more in immersive and interactive rides and adventures. LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is also home to LEGOLAND® Water Park, Peppa Pig Theme Park and Sea Life.

AWESOME AWAITS at LEGOLAND® New York Resort, the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination, where kids ages 2 through 12 and their families can ride, climb, splash, and build their way through seven themed lands. The bricktastic fun continues at LEGOLAND® Hotel – just steps from the theme park! Visit the popular world of Peppa Pig is merged with the LEGO DUPLO universe in a play area.

LEGOLAND® California Resort features over 60 rides, shows and attractions for families with children ages 2-12. Explore Dino Valley, with three ROARsome rides: Coastersaurus, Explorer River Quest, and DUPLO® Little Dino Trail. Then build a dino or dig for fossils at Dino Outpost. Next, soak up the sun at LEGOLAND Water Park or dive into the deep at SEA LIFE® Aquarium.

New in 2026, LEGO Galaxy, an expansive, space-themed land featuring the parks' first fully indoor roller coasters has opened in California and Florida. Save up to 48% - 55%! Ages 2 & under FREE.