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FREE Family Fun: Princess Day at Georgia Aquarium 2012

February 9, 2012 By Amy 1 Comment

Save the date for the popular Princess Day at Georgia Aquarium on March 10, 2012

Pull out those costumes and prepare yourself for a glamorous day fit for a princess, prince or frog at the Georgia Aquarium.
Free Thing to do with kids in Atlanta: Princess Day at Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium’s Princess Day invites all princesses, princes and frogs* to join our very own royalty as they appear in person to help raise awareness for frog conservation. Georgia Aquarium is committed to ensuring the survival and conservation of all amphibian species, and what better way to highlight the struggles of the world’s amphibians than to join with the frog’s greatest friend, the princess. Festivities include princess interactions, photo opportunities, giveaways, arts, crafts and games – all with princesses and lots of frogs, too!

Radio Disney will be onsite from 12-2 p.m. to join in the fun.

The Georgia Aquarium is committed to ensuring the survival and conservation of all amphibian species, and what better way to highlight the struggles of the world’s amphibians than to join with the frog’s greatest friend, the princess.

Kids under 12 in princess, prince or frog costume receive free Aquarium admission with a paying adult or Member.

Princess Day at Georgia Aquarium Info:

Place: Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Date: March 10, 2012 (Sat)
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: FREE ADMISSION! Kids 12 and under in Princess (for girls) or Frog/Prince (for boys) costumes will receive free admission when accompanied by a paid adult.

*1 FREE child age 12 and under in princess, prince or frog costume with each paid adult or Annual Pass Member. Each child receives 1 FREE Total Ticket, which includes Aquarium admission, AT&T Dolphin Tales show, Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow and Frogs – A Chorus of Colors.

Top 10 Ski and Snow in Atlanta: Guide to Where to See Snow & Go Skiing Near Atlanta

January 30, 2012 By Amy 1 Comment

Snow in Atlanta is not a common thing that we have experienced in the past few years. But with the kind of weather in Atlanta in the past few years, we start to believe that seeing snow in Atlanta is a yearly thing we can expect. But don’t hold your breath, we might not be as lucky.

But don’t worry! Your family can still find a way to enjoy snow and ski in Atlanta with our family fun guide to where to see snow and go skiing in Atlanta.

Snow Fun in or near Atlanta

Snow Mountain in Stone Mountain Park

An affordable and great option for families in Atlanta metro area to enjoy winter family fun in snow without the hassle of driving for hours. The Snow Mountain is the addition to Stone Mountain Park. So if you are the Stone Mountain Park member, you can get additional discount. Check out these local moms’ review on their recent visit: Render Me Mama & The Examiner

Place: Stone Mountain Park, U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Website: Snow Mountain Park

Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center in North Carolina

This is the snow tubing only resort. It seems perfect for a family with no experience in skiing or who just want to enjoy snow without the expectation of skiing. With just over 2.5 hours drive from Atlanta, it’s a great option for a weekend getaway or even a day trip to enjoy snow near Atlanta.

Place: Scaly Mountain, 7420 Dillard Road, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775
Website: Scaly Mountain

Hawknest Snow Tubing in Seven Devils, NC

With 20 lanes of snow tubing, the Hawknest is recognized for having the largest Snow Tubing Park on the East Coast. Families who are not into skiing or snowboarding can skip the long line and crowd to enjoy a fun day of snow tubing here. Get more detail review from Field Trips with Sue from her experience in 2011.

Place: 2058 Skyland Drive, Seven Devils, NC 28604
Website: Hawknest Tubing

Ski & Snowboard in or near Atlanta

Appalachian Ski in Blowing Rock, NC

Great ski resort for beginner and family. With 10 slopes, 3 terrain parks and a panoramic outdoor ice arena, there is an adventure waiting for every member of the family. And the Appalachian Ski school is the only ski resort in the Southeast region to be an official Burton Learn To Ride Center. Go with friends and find vacation rentals to save on lodging!

Place: 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Website: Appalachian Ski Mountain

Beech Mountain Resort in Beech Mountain, NC

This North Carolina ski resort will give you the real feel of ski resort with the Village which includes the View Haus Cafeteria, Ski Rental Shop, and more! Apart from ski and snowboard fun, family can also enjoy snow tubing and ice skating. Read a great review from Atlanta blogger – Field Trips with Sue.

Place: 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
Website: Beech Mountain Ski Resort

Cataloochee in Maggie Valley, NC

The Cataloochee Ski resort is located in the Great Smokies Mountain which makes it very convenient to visit from Atlanta. With a variety of terrain for beginners to experts alike and over 4,000 sets of snowsports equipment, the Cataloochee experience offers something for everyone.

Place: Cataloochee Ski Area, 1080 Ski Lodge Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Website: Cataloochee Ski Area

Ober Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg, TN

The only ski resort in Tennessee, Ober Gatlinburg, is located in the popular family friendly destination in Gatlinburg. It makes a perfect long weekend or even a week family trip. With many things to do in Gatlinburg even the family member who is not fond of snow and ski will sure to find other fun things to do.

Place: Ober Gatlinburg, 1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Website: Ober Gatlinburg

Sapphire Valley in Sapphire, NC

The closest ski resort to Atlanta metro with about 2 and a half hour drive provides family with a chance to experience skiing. This is a bigger resort with skiing and snow boarding. Plus the ticket price is not bad for a weekend that comes to under $30.

Place: Sapphire Valley Ski Area 4000 HWY 64 West , Sapphire, NC 28774
Website: Sapphire Valley Ski Resort

Sugar Mountain in Sapphire, NC

The largest ski area in North Carolina is a favorite ski resort for many experience skiers who can’t fly out West or go up North. With other snow fun activities like outdoor ice skating rink and snow tubing, this resort offers varieties of winter fun for the whole family.

Place: 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604
Website: Sugar Mountain Resort

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort in Marhill, NC

The new and improved Wolf Ridge Ski resort has gone through a major renovation with 15 additional acres of ski terrain, a new Quad Lift and a new Terrain Park. That 15 additional acres takes Wolf Ridge Ski Resort to 82 total acres of terrain on which to ride! It’s conveniently located just 5 miles off I-26 provided a great option for families who look for a great winter destination near Atlanta.

Place: 578 Valley View Circle, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Website: Wolf Ridge Ski Resort

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Family Fun: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta (Phipps Plaza) News & Ticket Sale!!

January 13, 2012 By Amy 1 Comment

The most anticipate new attraction in Atlanta for kids (and many LEGO fan adults), the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, will be opening soon. And the tickets are on sale now!

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta has your ticket to fun this spring! Slated to open on March 17, the Southeast’s most anticipated attraction is gearing up for the excitement with the launch of online ticket sales. For a limited time only, LEGO lovers can save up to $6.50 per person when they visit the attraction’s website to purchase single tickets for $12.50.

Ticket includes entrance to the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta and unlimited admission to all of the attractions, including the rides and 4D cinema. To receive the exclusive discount, guests should select “March Onwards” in the booking calendar when purchasing tickets.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta Information:

PLACE: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30326

DATE: Tickets On Sale NOW!

HOW: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta Website

COST: $12.50 (Note: This is special promotion price that you can purchase online. The regular price is $19.00)

NOTE: Ticket is valid for one-day, adult admission to the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta attraction. The time-slot shown on each ticket is the mandatory arrival time. Once guests are in the Center, they may stay for as long as they like.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center is a children’s attraction and adults will not be admitted in to the Center unless they are visiting with a child/children. Beginning in May, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta will host an adult night on the second Thursday of every month.

Chinese New Year 2012: Chinese New Year Celebration Events Around Atlanta

January 10, 2012 By Amy 4 Comments

The Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is on January 23rd this year. With a large population of Asians in Atlanta metro, we have no shortage of Chinese New Year festivals and events in Atlanta.

It’s a fun way to introduce your kids to different culture without having to fly across the ocean to China.

See where you can enjoy the Chinese New Year Celebration around Atlanta with your kids.

Chinese New Year Festival @ Chinese Cultural Center

Enjoy two-day festival at the Chinese Cultural Center. The festival features traditional dragon dance, lion dance, drum performance, authentic Chinese food, Chinese cultural arts and crafts, calligraphy demonstration, Chinese music and dance performance, Chinese opera performances, etc. Admission tickets are on sale at the event at the Cultural Center for $5.00 each, which includes $2.00 event vendor coupon.

Place: Cultural Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta, 5377 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341
Date: January 21 – 22, 2012 (Sat-Sun)
Time: 10:00 am – 4: 00 pm
Cost: $5 per person (includs $2 vendor coupon redeemable inside the festival)

TET Lunar New Year of Dragon Festival by VAC-GA

The Vietnamese Association of Greater Atlanta is again hosting TET New Year Festival. There will be many traditional activities including food, entertainments, contest, award ceremony and children activities. For more information call (770) 256-1038 or check out this fryer if you can read Vietnames. :)

Place: Grand Ballroom, Live Oak Plaza, 6100 Live Oak Pkwy, Norcross, GA 30093
Date: January 22, 2012 (Sun)
Time: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Cost: $5 per ticket. Children under 36 inches are free and women in traditional long Vietnames dress are free.

Chinese New Year @ Imagine It! Children Museum of Atlanta

On Saturday at 1pm, join the Imaginators in celebrating this colorful holiday by creating your own fabulous dragon and then march in a parade!

On Sunday, January 22, at 2pm join the Imaginators in celebrating the Chinese New Year by creating your own fabulous dragon and then march in a parade! and at 3pm join your imaginators in reading a special Chinese New Year story Dragon Dance: A Chinese New Year by Joan Holub.

Place: Imagine It! Children Museum
Date: January 21-22, 2012 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 1:00 pm
Cost: Free with general admission, free for members.

Chinese New Year Family NightCrawlers @ Zoo Atlanta

Ring in the Year of the Dragon with an Asian-themed nocturnal adventure. You will experience all 15 nights of the Chinese New Year in one exciting night of fun! Activities include: Chinese inspired arts-and-crafts, animal encounters, exclusive tours and more! See site to book online.

Place: Zoo Atlanta
Date: January 21, 2012 (Sat)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Member: $52; Non-member: $65

OCA Georgia Lunar New Year Banquet and Fundraiser

Organization of Chinese American Georgia Chapter invites you to a Fundraising Banquet Celebrating the Asian Pacific Lunar New Year 4710 2012 Year of the Dragon with guest speakers and performance by the VEGA quartet. Reservation is required by January 15, 2012. For more information call (404) 901-4018 or check their website.

Place: Oriental Pearl Restaurant; 5399 New Peachtree Rd. Chamblee GA 30341
Date: January 21, 2012 (Sat)
Time: Check in and silent auction: 6:00PM Program and banquet dinner: 6:30PM-9:00PM
Cost: OCA Member: $35/per person ($350/per table) Non-member: $50/per person ($500/per table DRESS CODE: Festive attire

NACA Chinese Lunar New Year Banquet

The National Association of Chinese-Americans (NACA) invites you to a Fundraising Banquet celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year of 4710, The Year of Dragon. For more detail call (770) 936- 9030 and check their page here.

Place: Canton House Resturant, 4825 Buford Hwy, Chamblee, GA
Date: January 28, 2012 (Sat)
Time: Reception: 6:00p.m, Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Current Member:$40/Person; Non-Member:$80/Person

Chinese New Year Cultural Dinner hosted by Chinese Southern Belle

Chinese New Year Cultural Dinner hosted by daughter-mother duo, Natalie Keng and Margaret Keng of Chinese Southern Belle. Purchase your ticket here.

Featuring:

Personally-selected menu of dim sum “tapas” plates and Chinese regional specialties
Explanations of how specific foods are “lucky” and how they relate to Asian culture and the Lunar New Year (plus cooking secrets and tips!)
Introduction to cultural and culinary Chinese New Year traditions- old, new and fusion
Primer to eating out in Asian restaurants and ordering authentic Chinese menu items (or negotiating special dietary needs)
Calligraphy by Margaret! Name translations and personalized art that you can take home as a memento from the evening

Place: Canton House Resturant, 4825 Buford Hwy, Chamblee, GA
Date: January 27, 2012 (Sat)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $40/person. Advance purchase/tickets required for this special event.

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2012 @ Doc Chey’s

Lucky Chinese New Year Sampler: Trio of foods believed to bring good luck when eaten during the 15 days of the Chinese New Year. Enjoy peanut noodles for life longevity, dumplings for wealth, & shrimp rolls for happiness. Great for an appetizer to share. For every sampler ordered ($12), Doc will donate $2 to our fundraising efforts to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Chinese New Year Parties:

Dates:

Mon, Jan. 23 – Morningside Va-Hi
Mon, Jan. 30 – Emory Village
Mon, Feb. 6 – Grant Park

Place: Doc Chey’s Noodle House – Morningside, Emory Village, Grant Park
Date: Varied
Time: Check site for hour.
Cost: Varied

Chinese New Year Celebration Concert

This concert features the Vega String Quartet, Emory University’s string quartet in residence, as they bring an exotic spin to a traditional Chinese New Year concert. They will celebrate the start of the year of the dragon by performing Chinese folk songs as well as incorporating native Chinese instruments into the concert. This unique cultural and artistic experience is sure to brighten the start of the New Year.

Place: Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322
Date: January 22, 2012 (Sun)
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $4

FREE Admission to Callaway Gardens in Jan & Feb

January 5, 2012 By Amy Leave a Comment

From their Facebook page, Callaway Gardens celebrate 2012 with a great offer to their guests. Free admission for the whole month of January & February.

Callaway Gardens has endless opportunities for exploration and education:

10-mile bicycle trail and seven miles of nature trails
Internationally acclaimed Day Butterfly Center
Award-winning Sibley Horticultural Center
Callaway Discovery Center, featuring our spectacular Birds of Prey shows
World-famous woodland Gardens

Free Admission to Callaway Gardens Information:

Place: Callaway Gardens, 17800 U. S. Hwy. 27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000

Date: January 2011 – February 2011

Cost: FREE

FREE Family Fun: Smithsonian Museum Free Day 2011

September 19, 2011 By Amy 3 Comments

Smithsonian Museum Day

Did you get your ticket yet? The Smithsonian Museum day is this weekend, September 24th, 2011.

Each year, the Smithsonian and their affiliate offer free tickets to participating museums in your area. You must print your tickets online to receive free admission.

The Museum Day Ticket is only good for two people per household, per address. If you go to Museum Day with more than one guest, your other guests will have to pay full admission.

Here is a list of participating museums in Atlanta area

1. Art on 5 : 2001 Martin Luther King Dr., Suite 530, Atlanta, GA 30310

2. Archibald Smith Plantation Home : 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell, GA 30075

3. Barrington Hall : 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell, GA 30075

4. Booth Western Art Museum : 501 Museum Drive, P.O. Box 3070, Cartersville, GA 30120

5. Bulloch Hall : 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell, GA 3007

6. Center for Puppetry Arts : 1404 Spring Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

7. David J. Sencer CDC Museum : 1600 Clifton Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA 30333

8. Hammonds House Museum : 503 Peeples Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

9. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum : 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

10. High Museum of Art : 1280 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

11. The Hudgens Center for the Arts : 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Blg300, Duluth, GA 30024

Smithsonian Museum Day 2011 Information:

Place: See complete list of participating museums in Georgia here.

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011

Cost: FREE. The Museum Day Ticket is available on the Ticket Information page. Fill out the form and you will be emailed instruction on downloading your ticket.

Family Fun Deal: The Me & Mommy Ticket Deal @ Georgia Aquarium is back!

September 19, 2011 By Amy Leave a Comment

There is no doubt that Georgia Aquarium is one of the most popular tourist attraction in Atlanta. It’s a great place for a hotlanta day or even rainy day. I love the the Georgia Aquarium peeps know how much local moms love to visit there and work to craft a wonderful deal for us to be able to enjoy this local attraction on a cheap!

For only $29.95 plus tax, the Me & Mommy ticket includes Aquarium general admission for one adult, free admission for children age five and under (maximum four children per paid adult) and free parking ($10 value). This offer is valid Monday-Friday through December 15, 2011 and can only be purchased online. This offer is only available until December 15, 2011, so get your tickets today. You also have to bring the little ones along to take advantage of this great offer. So take a day and come see everything at the world’s largest aquarium, big (beluga whales, whale sharks!) and small (clownfish!).

Growing Guppies is not included with the Me and Mommy ticket. Must be purchased separately.

Georgia Aquarium The Me & Mommy Ticket Information:

Place: Georgia Aquarium

Date: All tickets are valid Monday-Friday until December 15, 2011. Tickets are not valid on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.

Cost: $29.95 plus tax, the Me & Mommy ticket includes Aquarium general admission for one adult, free admission for children age five and under (maximum four children per paid adult) and free parking ($10 value). Purchase online here.

Family Fun: Top 5 Apple Picking Orchards Around Atlanta Area for Fall 2011

September 15, 2011 By Amy 4 Comments

Fall is one of many families favorite season because not only the weather is super nice in Atlanta but there are a boatload of activities for children from fall festivals, Halloween parties, corn mazes and hayrides.

Add to many activities we can enjoy in fall is the apple picking activities. During September and October, North Georgia is a capital of Apple Picking Festival. Families can enjoy fresh picked apple and fun family activities at various orchards in Ellijay area. But what’s more fun than picking your own apple?

Here are few u-pick apple orchards that you and your kids can enjoy a beautiful morning picking apples in or around Atlanta area.

Top 5 U-Pick Apple Orchards Around Atlanta Area

BJ Reece Apple House

Detail: Apart from apple picking, you can enjoy other fun activities like apple cannon, farm tour and petting zoo for additional fee.

You can choose from three different sized U-pick bags. The prices per bag are:

½ peck – $5.00
1 peck – $8.00
½ bushel – $14.00

Address: 9131 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, Georgia 30536 Phone: 706-276-3048.

Dates/Hours of Operation: Everyday in September to October from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Website: http://reeceorchards.com

Hillcrest Orchards

Detail: For $6 admission fee per person, the whole family can enjoy Apple Pickin’ Jubilee at Hillcrest Orchards includes pick your own apple, nature trail, live honey bee demonstration, pig races, John Deere Derby, Live entertainment and many more.

Address: 9696 Hwy. 52 E. Ellijay, Georgia 30536 Phone: 706-273-3838.

Dates/Hours of Operation: September 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th &25th and each weekend of October from
9:00am to 6:00pm all six days. ADMISSION: $6.00 per person

Website: http://www.hillcrestorchards.net

Red Apple Barn

Detail: Come to the Red Apple Barn and decide on the below choices. Once you pay, you will receive a ticket. After you get your ticket, just drive down the hill behind the Apple Barn and park beside the pumpkin patch in the hayfield. We will load on the trailer from there and head to the orchard. The ride is approximately 10 minutes.

$5- Basic Tour: 1 cup cold cider, ride to orchard, tour of orchard, and u-pick 1 apple.

Rate for additional apples:
¼ Peck- $3
½ Peck- $5
1 Peck- $8
½ Bushel- $12
1 Bushel- $24

Address: 3379 Tailscreek Road, Ellijay, Georgia 30540 Phone: 706-635-5898 or 706-635-7674.

Dates/Hours of Operation:

U-Pick on Fridays is for groups of 10 or more by appointment only.
On Saturdays the U-Pick wagon will run throughout the day from 9am – 6pm
Sunday from 1:30pm until 4:00pm.

Website: http://www.redapplebarn.com

Mercier Orchard

Detail: Pick your own apple from September to October. Check their facebook page often for availability of the varieties

Address: 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Phone: 800-361-7731.

Dates/Hours of Operation: September thru the end of October. Saturday & Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm

Website: http://www.mercier-orchards.com

R&A Orchards

Detail: Farm tour and wagon ride in September. Apple picking at u-pick area is available for September and October.

Address: 5505 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536 Phone: 706-273-3821.

Dates/Hours of Operation: September thru the end of October.

Website: http://randaorchards.com

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FREE Family Fun: Free Child Admission on Pirate Days @ Georgia Aquarium

September 14, 2011 By Amy Leave a Comment

Pirate Days @ Georgia Aquarium Atlanta

Get your Halloween costumes to good use before October by dressing up your kids in the Pirate costumes to get free child admission to the Georgia Aquarium on Pirate Days!

The world’s largest aquarium is celebrating Pirate Days with activities, giveaways and games for the entire family. Festivities will take place Sept. 24-25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and children 12 and under will receive free admission when dressed in pirate costume.

Pirate Days encourages families to join the worldwide movement towards conservation and awareness of our oceans. Georgia Aquarium strives to be the leading facility for aquatic animal conservation, telling a global water story through six thrilling galleries and over 70 individual exhibits. The Aquarium is extending that message throughout Pirate Days.

Activities and giveaways include:

Pirate-themed arts and crafts stations including pirate hats and eye patches, dress-a-pirate penguin, “My Pirate Name” station and a nautical knot station
Navigation station presented by Cayman Islands Pirate Week 2011 – Limited Edition Georgia Aquarium 4R Program Compasses
Georgia Aquarium “treasure hunt” and scavenger hunt
Free activity books
Temporary tattoos
Special pirate costume contests and parades throughout the day
Pirate ship photo station
“Walk the Plank” dive show

Pirate Days @ Georgia Aquarium Information:

Place: Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Date: September 24th & 25th, 2011 (Sat & Sun)

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cost: 1 child in pirate costume receives FREE general admission with each paid adult or Annual Pass Member, Sept. 24 & 25, 2011 only.

Top 10 Atlanta Area Hayrides and Corn Mazes for Fall 2011

September 2, 2011 By Amy 2 Comments

Fall Activities For Kids - Pumpkin patch

This is a guest contributor post by Samantha Gregory, an Atlanta mom, freelance writer, and editor at RichSingleMomma.com.

10 Atlanta Area Hayrides and Corn Mazes for Fall 2011

If you’ve noticed, fall is in the air. The wind has picked up a bit, the leaves are turning colors, and it’s cooler at night. Even though the weather is changing and the normal summer activities are coming to an end, there is no reason to stay at home.

With the fall comes Halloween costume parties, fall festivals, and hayrides. What better way to celebrate than to go play at a pumpkin patch?

Here are a few places in the Atlanta area to take the kids for pumpkin picking, hayrides, and a journey around a corn maze. They all feature pumpkins already picked, picnic areas, restrooms and fresh produce. The basics are included for your convenience.

Pettit Creek Farms

Website: http://www.pettitcreekfarms.com

Activities: pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, pre-picked produce, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)

Address: 337 Cassville Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120. Phone: 770-386-8688.

Dates/Hours of Operation: September thru the end of October for corn maze and hayrides but open all year around

Ole McDermitt’s Farm, LLC

Website: http://www.olemcdermittsfarm.com

Activities: pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, child-sized hay bale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting, farm animals

Address: 102 Baxter Rd, Carrollton, GA 30117. Phone: 678-850-8948 or 770-854-8438

Date/Hours of Operation: Farm will be open October 1, 2011 to November 6, 2011 Thurs, Fri, and Sun 2-7pm, Saturday 10am to 7pm

Prices: Age 3yrs- up $9; Age 2yrs and under Free

The Art Barn

Website: http://www.TheArtBarn.com

Where: 208 Roper Road, Canton, GA 30115. Phone: 678-319-0286.

Activities: pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals,

Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 1 pm

Cagle’s Dairy

Website: http://www.caglesdairy.com/

Address: 362 Stringer Road, Canton, GA 30115. Phone: 770-345-5591

Activities: Corn Maze, hay rides, pumpkins for sale (but not in a pumpkin patch)

Hours of Operation: September 4 thru November 14 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Prices: Corn Maze-$10 Hayrides-$7 Haunted Barn (Sept 30th- Oct 29th Only) $12

Uncle Bob’s Tricky Crop Maze

Website: http://www.uncle-bob.com

Activities: pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours

Address: 3781 E. Happy Valley Circle, Newnan, GA 30263. Phone: 770-253-8100. Email:jwitt@numail.org.

Dates/Hours of Operations: September 24 – November 12; Friday and Sunday 1:00 – 6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Prices: $14 – everyone 3 years old and older.

The Kinsey Family Farm

Website: http://www.kinseyfamilyfarm.com

Activities: pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides,

Address: 7170 Jot-em Down Road, Gainesville, GA 30506. Phone: 770-887-6028.

Dates/Hours of Operations: September 25th to October 31st

Hayrides: Friday 1:00 till 6:00; Sat & Sun 9:00 till 6:00

Buford Corn Maze

Website: http://www.bufordcornmaze.com

Activities: pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting,

Address: 4470 Bennett Road, Buford, GA 30519. Phone: 678-735-2553. Alternate Phone: 770-841-0256

Dates/Hours of Operation: Weekends September 9 – November 12 (Open daily in October) 5:00pm to 10:00pm Friday from 5:00pm to 11:00pm Saturday from 1:00pm to 11:00pm Sunday from 1:00pm to 9:00pm.

Prices: $12 per person (check website to get $2 off coupon)

The Pumpkin Patch at Yule Forest Hwy1 55

Website: http://www.aboutyule.com

Activities: pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, Jumping pillow, face painting, Bouncy pillow, pony rides, petting zoo,

Address: 3565 N, highway 155 Stockbridge, GA 30281.

Phone: 770-954-9356. Fax: 678-432-2325

Date/Hours of Operations: Open to the public on October 1st Monday – Friday (4:00pm to 7:00pm) No Reservation Required; Saturday & Sunday (9:00am to 6:00pm)

Price: $6 per person OR $8 upgrade (includes funzone and Small Pumpkin); Some activities are extra; Free Admission on Wednesdays to Kids wearing a costume! This includes a free Hayride!!!!

Southern Belle Farm

Website: http://www.southernbellefarm.com

Activities: pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch-already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, pre-picked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals,

Address: 1658 Turner Church Road, McDonough, GA 30252. Phone: 770-898-0999

Dates/Hours of Operations: Opens September 17

Prices: 3yrs – up $12; 2yrs – under Free

Col. Cobs Corn Maze

Website: http://www.colcobscornmaze.com

Activities: pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, tractor-pulled hay rides

Address: 770 Macedonia Church Rd, Oxford, GA 30054. Phone: 770-855-1530

Date/Hours of Operation: Open: September 17 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Corn Maze is open from Mid-September to First of November

Prices: Corn Maze $8; Hayrides $4 (double check prices)

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Author Bio:
Samantha Gregory is an Atlanta mom, freelance writer, and editor at RichSingleMomma.com where she writes about single mom money issues. Follow her on Twitter @richsinglemomma and @samanthagregory