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Spend an Afternoon at the Movies

A more flexible schedule means you can go to the movies any time of day. Consider going to an afternoon showing so that you can take advantage of matinee prices.

Not into the idea of an afternoon movie visit? Some theaters give senior discounts no matter what time of day you take in a flick. Cinemark offers Senior Day discounts, Showcase Cinemas offers discounted tickets plus popcorn deals for seniors on Wednesdays, and AMC offers up to 60 percent off tickets for seniors on select days of the week, according to Senior Discounts.

To save even more, plan a movie night at home. Many libraries offer free movie rentals, so all you need to do is pop some popcorn to have the perfect night in.