Earth Day in Atlanta: Events & Activities around Atlanta with Kids

April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Come out and join the celebration for Earth Day at various Earth Day events in Atlanta.

Earth Day 2012 in Atlanta

 

Party for the Planet @ Zoo Atlanta

Come increase your footprint on fun with a dynamic day of family activities celebrating a planet near and dear to all 7 billion of us – Earth!

Meet Batman™ and Wonder Woman™ …
Characters will appear for exclusive meet-and-greets during Party for the Planet. Check back soon for more info on character appearances and times.

Place: Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Avenue, SE, Atlanta, GA
Date: April 22, 2012 (Sunday)
Time: 10AM – 4PM
Cost: FREE with Admission

 

Earth Day Kids Fest @ Chattahoochee Nature Center

Come celebrate Earth Day at Chattahoochee Nature Center – Earth Day Kids Fest. There will be family entertainment by Laughing Pizza, face painting, food for the family and many more.

Place: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075
Date: April 14, 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 10AM – 4PM
Cost: FREE with Admission. $8 Adults, $5 Children, Children 2 and under FREE. Be a Planeteer—Ride your Bike from home to CNC and get in FREE!

 

Earth Day Celebration @ Imagine It! Children Museum

Earth Day inspires awareness and appreciation for the earth’s natural environment. Approximately 20 million Americans participated on April 22, 1970, the beginning of the modern environmental movement. Join your Imaginators in making an “I Help the Earth” craft and then listen to the story The Earth and I by Frank Asch.

Place: Imagine It! Children Museum, 275 Centennial Park Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Date: April 21st, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM
Cost: FREE with Admission.

 

Earth Day Celebration @ Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech’s annual Earth Day Celebration is one of the most highly anticipated campus events during spring semester. The event is free and open to the public, and features 70 exhibitors, ecofriendly giveaways, recycling opportunities, a clothing swap, an office supply exchange, live music, a green market, free organic popcorn and more. This is one of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the southeast.

Place: Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
Date: April 20, 2012 (Fri)
Time: 10AM – 3PM
Cost: FREE

 

Earth Day Festival @ East Atlanta Village

Join the East Atlanta Community Association (EACA) and EAVFM to kick off the Earth Day 2012 Festival, themed “Celebrate, Educate, Participate.”

The event begins with the East Atlanta Farmer’s Market opening day on April 19th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., which includes a lantern building workshop at the EACA booth in the market. Guests may also purchase wishing lanterns for the sunset launch for $5. All proceeds benefit EACA programs.

Place: East Atlanta Village, Atlanta, GA
Date: April 19 – 22, 2012
Cost: FREE

 

Earth Day Celebration @ Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center

This year marks the 42ndanniversary of the Earth Day holiday – celebrating and promoting care of our planet.

The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center believes that  the wonders of our Earth should be celebrated every day, but the Center is getting in on the fun of Earth Day too! There will be a variety of educational activities, nature hikes, crafts, movies, and games to help honor this amazing planet of ours.

Place: Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, GA 30519
Date: April 21, 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 am -4:00 pm
Cost: FREE with admission

 

Decatur Earth Day Festival @ Oakhurst Community Garden Project

The City of Decatur, in partnership with the Oakhurst Community Garden Project, will be holding its annual Decatur Earth Day Festival (DEDF) on Sunday, April 22, 2012, 1-4 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Garden Project at the corner of Oakview and South McDonough.

Place: Oakhurst Community Garden Project, 435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA 30030
Date: April 22, 2012 (Sunday)
Time: 1:00 pm -4:00 pm
Cost: FREE

 

Earth Day Giveaway @ Pottery Barn Kids

Visit Pottery Barn Kids stores on Earth Day and receive a packet of sunflower seeds from PBK and National Geographic.

Place: Pottery Barn Kids Stores, 441 16th Street, NW, Atlanta, GA
Date: April 21-22, 2012 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 11AM & 3PM
Cost: FREE

Family Deals in Atlanta: Bowling, Andretti, DIxieland, Gymboree, Kids Cooking Class, Summer Dance Camp and More

April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Find great deals for family in Atlanta with our Family Deals in Atlanta weekly post!

Another great week for deals on family fun, attractions, kids activities and many more in Atlanta.

If you want to see more daily deals in Atlanta, check out Atlanta Deal Sites for the most comprehensive daily deals in Atlanta.

Today’s deal for April 9, 2012. Most of the deals will be gone by midnight but some might last a few more days.

Be sure to read all the fine print and expiration date before purchasing!

Family Activities – Monkey Joe’s, River Rafting, Rock Climbing, Paintball, and Andretti

Atlanta Family Deals - Andretti

Kids Camps/Classes – Gymboree class, Scuba Class, Pottery Class, Cooking Class, Horseback Riding, and Karate class

Dining – Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Smoothie and Sweet Treats

Atlanta Family Deals: Dessert, Ice cream

FREE Family Fun: Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinics Game Show Chip Drop Game – Apr 2012

April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment

This fun free kid clinic is perfect for a bonding time for daddy (or mommy) and little ones. Lowe’s has bi-weekly Build and Grow Clinic for kids. It’s a great free family-friendly thing to do with your kids on Saturday morning. The store provides all the material, tools and event cute little apron for all the kids. With parents help, kids will enjoy learning a little bit of building and feel so proud of their product.

This weekend kids will be building Game Show Chip Drop Game. Your child will love building this kit as much as playing this classic game show game! Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can build their own Game Show Chip Drop!

Another cool thing about this program is that after each project kids will be rewarded with certificate and patch. Each patch is uniquely designed for that week project. It’s a great way to get kids excited. Not that building their own stuff isn’t excited enough.

Place: All Lowe’s Stores
Time: April 14, 2012 (Saturday) @ 10:00-11:00am
Good For: Kids Ages 5-12
Cost: FREE

Tips:
- Plan to arrive on time as the project lasts only 1 hour.

FREE Family Fun: Michaels Make-It Take-It Art & Crafts – Mini Egg (April 7, 2012)

April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Michaels Art & Crafts store offers free art & craft program ‘Make-It Take-It’ where kids and parents can learn create art & crafts project at the store and they can bring it home.

Mini Egg Free Make-It Take-It

Michaels Free Kids Craft Mini Egg

Celebrate the hoppiest of holidays with this fun, customizable egg. While Supplies Last / Ages 3 and Up

Place: Michaels Stores
Time: April 7, 2012 (Saturday) @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Good For: Kids Ages 3 and up
Cost: FREE

Free Family Fun: Kids Workshop at Home Depot, April 2012

April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

FREE Kids Workshop program from Home Depot is a great way to spend Saturday morning with kids. Each month there will be different project for kids to do. It’s fairly easy project that kids as young as 4 years old will be able to enjoy with the help of a parent. Everything is pre-cut and pre-drilled. So most of the activities will evolve around hammering nail or glue the wood.

About Home Depot Kids Workshop

  • FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 – 12 offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety along with instilling a sense of pride and accomplishment.
  • All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

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This month project is a Window Bird Feeder. Welcome spring with your own Window Bird Feeder.

Another cool thing about this program is that after each project kids will be rewarded with certificate and pin. Each pin is uniquely designed for that month project. It’s a great way to get kids excited. Not that building their own stuff isn’t excited enough.

Place: All Home Depot Stores
Date: April 7, 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00am – noon
Good For: Kids Ages 5-12
Cost: FREE

Tips:
- If you arrive around 10:00-10:30am, you might not have to wait as the early group of kids are most likely done with their project

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Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta: A Fun Family Indoor Attraction in Atlanta

April 3, 2012 By 1 Comment

Recently we have a chance to visit the newly opened LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta in Buckhead. For my families and friends, they probably know that my son is a HUGE fan of LEGO. We have been to both LEGOLAND California and LEGOLAND Florida. So it’s very exciting to have another (although different) LEGOLAND in our own hometown.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta

The LEGOLAND Discovery Center is a bit different than LEGOLAND theme parks in California and Florida. I will deem it as an indoor family entertainment center for LEGO lovers of all ages. The center is located in Phipps Plaza in Buckhead which makes it’s very convenient for families in Atlanta.

With over 30,000 square-foot of interactive space, the center is a great place for a fun family entertainment where kids (and adults) will be able to enjoy learning and playing indoor.

LEGO Factory Tour – See How LEGOs are Made

Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta Factory Tour

As we walked in, we were greeted by the LEGO Master Build who show us how the LEGO is built. It was a great way to learn and peek inside how this little brick becomes one of the most popular toy in the planet. Don’t miss out the chance to weight yourself to see how many bricks do you weight!

Kingdom Quest – Fun Interactive Ride

Next stop is the Kingdom Quest. An interactive laser game similar to Lost Kingdom Adventure ride in LEGOLAND Florida. This fun and interactive game and ride is sure to be a big hit for the whole family. We visited during the media day so the wait wasn’t long. With the timed ticket, I would expect that they will try to control the amount of people who enter the center to minimize the wait.

Miniland – Awesome Atlanta’s Landmarks

Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta Miniland

Once we got off from the Kingdom Quest ride, we walked through Miniland. This is my favorite spot in the center. It was fun to check out different Atlanta’s landmarks from the Varsity, Turner Field, Fox Theatre, Stone Mountain and many more. Make sure to stay long enough so you can catch both day time and night time.

Merlin’s Apprentice

Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta Merline Apprentice

The other ride in LEGOLAND Discovery Center apart from Kingdom Quest is Merline’s Apprentice. It was not your typical sit down and enjoy kind of ride. You will have to work out your legs. The faster you peddle, the higher you go up!

LEGO Racers: Build & Test

Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta Racers Build & Test

This is where my kids spent the most time and I think they could spend the whole day just build their cars and test it along 3 different tracks. This station allows kids to build their own car and race them down the race track.

Earthquake Table – Fun for Dads (& Kids)

Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta Earthquake Table

More dads are in this area than any other parts in the center as they tried to see if their building will stand the Earthquake test on this table. It’s definitely a challenge to build a tall building that doesn’t crumble after the table shake.

LEGO 4D Cinema

We also enjoyed watching the LEGO 4D movie. The production is amazing and fun for the whole family. Kids were laughing and screaming with joy during the movie. And don’t worry.. there is no seat that you will stay dry!

The visit for most family will take about 2 hours to enjoy everything LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta has to offer. However, it all depends on your family because we were there for 3 hours and didn’t want to leave.

Inside Look of LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta

 

 

Tips for Family visiting LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta

  • Purchase tickets online to get discount. This will also provide you with entry time which will guarantee the entry for you and your family.
  • Both rides inside LEGOLAND has minimum height of 3′. Kids who is under 4′ must be accompanied by an adult.
  • There is no food or drink allowed inside the center. However, they do have a cafe where you can purchase food and drink. The cute kid meal comes in LEGO lunch box.
  • All adults must be accompanied by kids to be allowed to enter LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Check out their website for adult only events planned in the future.

FREE Family Fun: American Girl Special Events in Atlanta for April 2012

April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

American Girl Store Atlanta

If you have a daughter and haven’t heard of American Girl store, then you are lucky. For other parents who have experience with American Girl store, you will know how great this doll store concept is and how expensive this place can be. So when there are free events in the store, I think it’s worth sharing!

Each month American Girl store in Atlanta hosts various events that you can enjoy with your kids. Most are charged but there are some that are free.

Free events at American Girl Store Atlanta for April 2012

 

Springtime Card Craft

Encourage your girl to celebrate spring by making and decorating a fancy flower card and matching envelope. She’ll use stickers and pretty paper to make her card “bloom,” then add a fun message on the inside. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

Place: American Girl Boutique & Bistro, North Point Mall, 1202 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Date: April 6, 2012
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE

 

Bitty Bunch Friendship Tree

The Bitty Bunch has planted a friendship tree, and they want your little girl to help it grow. Come celebrate with the Bitty Bunch! Your girl is invited to decorate her very own leaf to hang on the friendship tree for all to see. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 3 and up.

Place: American Girl Boutique & Bistro, North Point Mall, 1202 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Date: April 17, 2012
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE

 

Innerstar University™ Spirit Scrunchie Craft

We’ve got spirit, yes we do! Your girl can show her spirit by making a cute hair scrunchie with colorful ribbons. Then she’ll make a mini scrunchie for her doll, with the Innerstar University™ school colors. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

Place: American Girl Boutique & Bistro, North Point Mall, 1202 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Date: April 30, 2012
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Family Deals in Atlanta: Monkey Joe’s, Andretti, Whitewater Rafting, Gymboree, Kids Cooking Class, Ice Cream and More

April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Another week fills with great deals for kids, moms, dads and the whole family in Atlanta!

If you want to see more daily deals in Atlanta, check out Atlanta Deal Sites for the most comprehensive daily deals in Atlanta.

Today’s deal for April 2, 2012. Most of the deals will be gone by midnight but some might last a couple more days.

Be sure to read all the fine print and expiration date before purchasing!

Family Activities – Monkey Joe’s, River Rafting, Rock Climbing, Paintball, and Andretti


Kids Camps/Classes – Gymboree class, Scuba Class, Pottery Class, Cooking Class, Horseback Riding, and Karate class

Dining – Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Smoothie and Sweet Treats

 

Movies with Kids in Atlanta: Special Movie Programs for Family

April 2, 2012 By 1 Comment

Movie with Kids in Atlanta

Going out to see a movie with my kids is one of our family special treat. With the rising price of tickets and goodies at the theater, seeing a movie has become special occasion for many families. Luckily, we have a few options to go see movies with kids in Atlanta that doesn’t break the budget and less stress than typical showtimes.

Check out these movie theaters that offer special Family Movie program in Atlanta

Kidtoon Family Programing @ Studio Movie Grill

Every weekend, SMG offers kid-friendly cartoon for kids of all age at 11:00AM. Each month, the show will feature different cartoon catering to kids and families.

Place: Studio Movie Grill Holcomb Bridge, 2880 Holcomb Bridge RD., Alpharetta, GA, 30022
Date & Time: Every weekend & School Holidays @ 11:00 AM
Cost: $2 per ticket
More info: Check out Kidtoons programming from SMG website.

 

Special Needs Screening @ Studio Movie Grill

Studio Movie Grill offers regular Special Needs Screenings for families raising children with special needs. The program gives these special families an opportunity to enjoy a family-friendly feature in a safe and warm environment. Auditoriums are adjusted with lights a little brighter, sound a little softer and no one minds if audience members dance, sing, shout or walk about during the movie and families can feel relaxed and comfortable enjoying the movie experience together.

Place: Studio Movie Grill Holcomb Bridge, 2880 Holcomb Bridge RD., Alpharetta, GA, 30022
Date & Time: Every month @ 11:00 AM (Check website for schedule)
Cost: Special needs children & their siblings are FREE. All other tickets are $5.
More info: Check out special needs screening from SMG website.

 

Sensory Friendly Films @ AMC Parkway Pointe 15

The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!

Place: AMC Parkway Pointe 15, 3101 Cobb Pkwy Ste 201, Atlanta, GA 30339
Date & Time: Every month @ 10:00 AM (Check website for schedule)
Cost: Special needs children & their siblings are FREE. All other tickets are $5.
More info: Check out sensory friendly films program from AMC website.

 

Sensory Friendly Films @ AMC Discover Mills 18

The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!

Place: AMC Discover Mills 18, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 415, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Date & Time: Every month @ 10:00 AM (Check website for schedule)
Cost: Special needs children & their siblings are FREE. All other tickets are $5.
More info: Check out sensory friendly films program from AMC website.

 

Sensory Friendly Films @ AMC Southlake 24

The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!

Place: AMC Southlake 24, 7065 Mount Zion Circle, Morrow, GA 30260
Date & Time: Every month @ 10:00 AM (Check website for schedule)
Cost: Special needs children & their siblings are FREE. All other tickets are $5.
More info: Check out sensory friendly films program from AMC website.

 

Bring Your Baby Matinees @ AMC Parkway Pointe 15

Thanks to the tip from Rookie Moms about this new program offering by The Bump and AMC theaters, Bring Your Baby Matinees. I wouldn’t say this is a family outing movie per se but it’s more for new moms with babies to get out of the house and enjoy adult time at the movie theaters. So the movie offering is not necessary family-friendly for young kids but for baby they wouldn’t know the different anyway. I still remembered the day we took our 3 months old to see Star Wars Episode I. I wish there was something like this back then so I won’t miss part of the movie.

Bring Your Baby Matinees is a play date for parents just like you! Catch the blockbusters you want to see on the first Tuesday of every month, shown in a baby-friendly environment.

Place: AMC Parkway Pointe 15, 3101 Cobb Pkwy Ste 201, Atlanta, GA 30339
Date & Time: Every first Tuesday of every month @ noon (Check website for schedule)
Cost: Matinee price
More info: Check out bring your baby matinees program from AMC website.

 

Bring Your Baby Matinees @ AMC Discover Mills 18

AMC offers a new program for mom with baby who look for a way to enjoy some showtimes with their babies. I wouldn’t say this is a family outing movie per se but it’s more for new moms with babies to get out of the house and enjoy adult time at the movie theaters. So the movie offering is not necessary family-friendly for young kids but for baby they wouldn’t know the different anyway.

Place: AMC Discover Mills 18, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 415, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Date & Time: Every first Tuesday of every month @ noon (Check website for schedule)
Cost: Matinee price
More info: Check out bring your baby matinees program from AMC website.

 

Bring Your Baby Matinees @ AMC Southlake 24

AMC offers a new program for mom with baby who look for a way to enjoy some showtimes with their babies. It’s a play date for parents just like you! Catch the blockbusters you want to see on the first Tuesday of every month, shown in a baby-friendly environment. I wouldn’t say this is a family outing movie per se but it’s more for new moms with babies to get out of the house and enjoy adult time at the movie theaters. So the movie offering is not necessary family-friendly for young kids but for baby they wouldn’t know the different anyway.

Place: AMC Southlake 24, 7065 Mount Zion Circle, Morrow, GA 30260
Date & Time: Every first Tuesday of every month @ noon (Check website for schedule)
Cost: Matinee price
More info: Check out bring your baby matinees program from AMC website.

 

Spring Break in Atlanta: Free or Cheap Things to Do with Kids

March 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

For many families, Spring Break means a full week of activities to keep kids active and parents stay sane without killing each other. Putting kids in Atlanta Spring Break Camps might not be an option due to budget or time so we have come up with ways you can still enjoy fun things to do during Spring Break with kids in and around Atlanta area.

Atlanta Spring Break Guide: Free or Cheap Things to Do

 

Outdoor Fun

Outdoor Adventures with Kids

Enjoy nice weather where it’s not yet too hot to be out for a period of time at your local park. Pack lunch for a picnic and have a great day outside. Check out our 5 Family Favorite Outdoor Adventures in Atlanta for inspiration.

 

Beach time at Buford Dam Beach

Even though we don’t live on the coast, it doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy water fun on the beach. Granted it’s not going to be like popular beach like Hilton Head. But a quick day trip to Buford Dam Park beach will provide a full day of fun in the water for the whole family.

 

Go Strawberry Picking at U-Picked Strawberry Farms

Strawberries picking is fun and cheap for the whole family. There are several pick-your-own strawberry farms in Atlanta metro area. Check out our Strawberry Picking Guide in Atlanta.

 

Indoor Fun

Story Times & Special Events at Local Public Library

Check out various story time from your local library or bookstores. Most libraries will offer different type of story time for kids with different ages so your tween won’t get bored with the tot’s story time.

Here are some of special events for Spring Break from County Public Library

  • Puppet Show @ Gwinnett County Public Library: Enjoy puppet show at various locations from Gwinnett County Public Library during Spring Break week (April 2-6, 2012). See website for detail and locations.
  • Free Movie with Spring Break Film Festival @ Cobb County Public Library: Enjoy feature-length family film at Cobb County Public Library. Check website for participating location. Contact the library for titles.

 

Children’s Story Time from Local Bookstores

Fortunately, we have a handful of local bookshop (brand and independent) offering children’s story time for family. Check out our Story Time at Local Bookstores in Atlanta guide.

 

LEGO Mini Model Build @ LEGO Store Discover Mill Mall

For every first Tuesday of the month, kids age 6 to 14 can participate in Free LEGO Mini Model Build at local LEGO Store. Check out the detail from our LEGO Mini Model Build in Atlanta posts.

 

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Every first Saturday of the month, Home Depot is hosting Kids Workshop where kids and parent can work together to learn how to build thing. Check out the detail and update on current workshop from our Home Depot Kids Workshop posts.

 

Michaels’ Make-It Take-It

At Michael’s Art & Craft store, every weekend kids can enjoy the art & craft project. Each weekend will be different project. Check out more detail on schedule and upcoming project from our Michaels’ Free Craft for Kids posts.

 

Indoor Playground in Atlanta

If you would prefer to stay indoor to avoid the pollens, indoor playground or soft play area in the mall is a good bet for younger kids. Most will have height limit for kids to enjoy but on a busy day it’s best to keep an eye out for overzealous kids. Check out our list of Indoor Playgrounds in Atlanta post for more detail on locations.

 

Local Adventures with Kid Ventures Atlanta

If you love the leave the planning to other people, check out Kid Ventures Atlanta where you can sign up to join local adventures around town. No planning necessary. Just sign up and show up for your adventures with your kids. Hurry though it seems many of their adventures are booked up already.

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