Watching a movie in a theatre like the Fox Theatre provides you with a different kind of experience. The ornate wall, the painted ceiling and plush chairs give just the right feel of enchantment that making watching movie that much more fun.

And the favorite Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival is back again this year. The lineup is a good mix for adults and families. Check out the complete listing on their website.

This weekend, take your kids to experience another kind of movie-going. There are 2 movies for Saturday. Arrive early for the magical pre-show experience that includes a sing-along with the Mighty Mo organ and a vintage cartoon!

• How to Train Your Dragon: Saturday, July 31 at 2:00pm – matinee
• Iron Man 2: Saturday, July 31 at 7:30pm

Place: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Time: Check for movie time and schedule here
Cost: $8 per ticket

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It seems like the weather in Atlanta this week will be another unpredictable one with a chance of rain. So for a great indoor alternative kid friendly activity, you can’t beat a cheap or free movie in a movie theatre around Atlanta. I will only list the movies that are playing this week. So you can figure which one you want to take your kids.

1. Studio Movie Grill Summer Children Series: Monsters VS Aliens

Place: Studio Movie Grill, 2880 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA
Show: Monsters VS Aliens
Date: July 19th-23th (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 11 AM
Cost: $1 for kids, $2 for adults

2. AMC Summer Movie Camp: Hotel for Dogs

Show: Hotel For Dogs
Date: July 20th (Tuesday)
Time: 10 AM
Cost: $1
Participating Theatres:

• Avenue Forsyth, 350 Peachtree Parkway Cumming, GA
• Barrett Commons, 2600 Cobb Place Ln. NW Kennesaw, GA
• Discover Mills 18, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville, GA
• Parkway Pointe 15, 3101 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta, GA
• Phipps Plaza 14, 3500 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA
• Southlake Pavilion 24, 7065 Mount Zion Circle Morrow, GA
• Stonecrest Mall 16, 8060 Mall Parkway Lithonia, GA

3. Regal Cinema Free Family Film Festival: March of the Penguins (G) & Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)

Show: March of the Penguins (G) & Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)
Date: July 20th-21st (Tuesday-Wednesday)
Time: 10 AM
Cost: FREE
Participating Theatres:

• North Point Market 8, 6500 North Point Pkwy., Alpharetta ,GA
• Mall of Georgia Stadium 20, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford ,GA
• Arbor Place Stadium 18, 6600 Douglas Blvd., Douglasville ,GA
• Medlock Stadium 18, 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth ,GA
• Town Center Stadium 16, 2795 Town Center Drive, Kennesaw ,GA

4. Merchant’s Walk Stadium Cinemas: Madagascar 2 & Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)

Place: Merchant’s Walk Stadium Cinemas, 1301 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA
Show: Madagascar 2 & Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Date: July 20th & 22nd (Tuesday & Thursday)
Time: 10 AM
Cost: $1

5. Park 12 Cobb Stadium Cinemas: Planet 51

Place: Park 12 Cobb Stadium Cinemas, 2925 W. Frank Gordy Pkwy, Marietta, GA
Show: Planet 51
Date: July 20th & 22nd (Tuesday & Thursday)
Time: 10 AM
Cost: $1

6. Cherokee 16 Stadium : Planet 51 & Monsters VS Aliens

Place: Cherokee 16 Stadium, 355 Cinema View, Woodstock, GA
Show: Planet 51 & Monsters VS Aliens
Date: July 20th & 22nd (Tuesday & Thursday)
Time: 10 AM
Cost: $1

7. Hollywood 15 Stadium : Planet 51 & Monsters VS Aliens

Place: Hollywood 15 Stadium, 120 Green Hill Circle, Gainesville, GA
Show: Planet 51 & Monsters VS Aliens
Date: July 20th & 22nd (Tuesday & Thursday)
Time: 10 AM
Cost: $1

8. Movies ATL : The Tooth Fairy

Place: Movie ATL, 3760 Princeton Lakes Pkwy., Atlanta, GA
Show: The Tooth Fairy
Date: July 20th & 22nd (Tuesday & Thursday)
Time: 10 AM
Cost: FREE

9. Movies At 400 : The Tooth Fairy

Place: Movies at 400, 415 Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA
Show: The Tooth Fairy
Date: July 20th & 22nd (Tuesday & Thursday)
Time: 10 AM
Cost: FREE

10. Dawson 400 Stadium : Ice Age 3 & Shrek The Third

Place: Dawson 400 Stadium, 189 North 400 Center Lane, Dawsonville, GA
Show: Ice Age 3 & Shrek The Third
Date: July 20th & 22nd (Tuesday & Thursday)
Time: 10 AM
Cost: $1

11. Cinemark Tinseltown 17 : Hotel for Dogs

Place: Cinemark Tinseltown 17, 134 Pavilion Parkway, Fayetteville, GA
Show: Hotel for Dogs
Date: July 19th-21st (Monday-Wednesday)
Time: 10 AM
Cost: $1

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Family Friendly Things to Do this Summer to Beat the Heat in Atlanta

When I came back from our trip to Thailand, I didn’t expect Atlanta to be this hot. It was so hot that our A/C was broken for a couple days. As much as I love the idea of enjoying outdoor adventures around Atlanta, the heat is something we have to worry about with little ones.

So here are our top 5 Family Friendly Things to Do this Summer to Beat the Heat in Atlanta

1. Pool Time: If you live in a swim community, you don’t have to look further. Enjoy that amenity that you have been paying for. If you don’t, be friend to one who live in a swim community. Make sure not to go out during mid-day and use sunscreen regularly. Or check out a list of free swim in pools around Atlanta from Field Trips With Sue – my favorite local Atlanta blogger for family.

2. Head to Local Library: Summer reading is a great way to beat the heat and encourage kids to read at the same time. Check out your local library for storytime and fun summer activities. Also if you have a rising reader in your house, you might want to check out various Summer Reading Programs to help motivate them to pick up the books this summer.

3. Water Parks: We are fortunate to have several water parks in Atlanta areas. Some are bigger than another and cost more. But there are many that are more affordable with smaller scale. So check out the list of water parks and pools around Atlanta.

4. Free or Cheap Movies: Summer Movie is one of my kids favorite thing to do even though some of the movies they have seen it so many times. It’s just something about watching a movie in the movie theatre that makes kids feel like a special treat for any day of the week. Check out the list of free or cheap movies around Atlanta to help you plan your week this summer.

5. Bowling: A perfect way to escape the heat while kids get to spend their energy throwing a ball too heavy to lift. Check out your local bowling alley for discount and deal. Some even offer free bowling this summer!

Do you have other fun activities to beat the heat to share with other readers? Please feel free to leave a comment!! We love to hear from you.

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No matter what the calendar say, summer is here for us. The weather is hot. The pool is open. The outdoor movies are on. What else is there to convince you that summer is here.

Summer time is probably the most fun time for kids and the most stressful time for parents as they scramble to find good summer camp or fun free/cheap things to do with kids this summer.

Here are our Top 10 Free or Cheap Things to Do this Summer with Kids in Atlanta.

1. Watch Movies: Enjoy free outdoor movies from various location. Check out Field Trips with Sue for a comprehensive list of free outdoor movies around Atlanta. Also various local movie theaters typically have summer movie program. Kids can enjoy free or cheap movie each week. Stay tune as I will update the list soon.

2. Listen to Outdoor Concerts: Have a fun evening at the outdoor concerts where kids will dance to the music and enjoy the summer beat from the entertainers around town.

3. Fun in the parks: Visit Piedmont Park for a fun day in the park. Kids will enjoy biking along the shade path or watching friendly dogs at the dog park. Check out your local city parks and recreations for fun and affordable programs for kids.

4. Cool down at Outdoor Water Fountains: There are several fun outdoor interactive water fountains around Atlanta for kids to cool down from the heat of summer. Check out the popular Centennial Olympic Park Rings of Fountain or the Big Splash at Suwanee Town Center Park.

5. Treasure Hunt with Geocache: All you need is a GPS and geocache eyes. Go online to find urban or park area cache and head out for a fun hunt with Geocache. Georgia State Park has a great program to motivate kids to collect stamp for unique collectible coins.

6. Tour at Mayfield Dairy: Only less than an hour from downtown Atlanta, Mayfield Dairy is a great day trip for the whole family. Plus who can say no to ice cream?

7. Splash in Water Parks: If you live in a swim and tennis community, you will probably have a spot with your name on the chair this summer. For the rest of us, there are several water parks around Atlanta that kids will enjoy.

8. Play at Indoor Soft Play Areas: Malls around town are a great way to escape the heat and enjoy a bit of window shopping. It’s good for the soul. Kids can also enjoy fun play time in these indoor soft play areas around Atlanta.

9. Bowl for Free: Selected AMF bowling centers roll out Kids Bowl Free for summer. Check out the detail and see if your local bowling centers are participated. Even if they are not, bowling is a fun family-friendly activity that doesn’t cost the fortune. Plus it’s a great way to enjoy indoor fun during the hot day in Hotlanta.

10. Library and Story Times: Libraries and book stores have geared up for the summer reading fun. It’s a great way to spend a hot day indoor and instill the love of reading at the same time. Check out your local library for fun events they have planned all summer long.

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Spring break is looming and my kids will have a few days off in a couple weeks for President day. It’s time to look for fun and cheap ways to enjoy their time off from school.

I have been a big fan of deal sites like Half Off Depot or Groupon. Recently, I found another similar site called Atlanta Half Off. It’s a great way to help save your money but can still have some fun with your family.

Here are deals for family-friendly attractions around Atlanta you can get.

1. Zoo Atlanta

Deal: $15.50 for $41.50 certificate. This certificate is good for purchasing 2 adult tickets. I wonder if I can also use it to buy my kid tickets since it will be cheaper than buying the child price ticket.
Expire: 05/31/2010 – Perfect for Spring break outing!
From: Atlanta Half Off

2. National Museum of Patriotism

Deal: $5 for $15 certificate. This certificate will be good for 1 adult admission. The best part is kids under 7 are FREE.
Expire: None
From: Half Off Depot

3. Malibu Norcross

Deal: $20 for $40 certificate. Check their website for price package and use certificate toward the price. I’m thinking family pack seems to be a great deal for us.
Expire: 04/20/2010 – Perfect for Spring break outing!
From: Atlanta Half Off

4. Atlanta History Center

Deal: $19.99 for $75 certificate. Each certificate is value at $37.50 that is valid for family pass (2 adults and up to 4 children). A great value!
Expire: None
From: Atlanta Half Off

5. Medieval Times

Deal: $25 for $50 certificate. Not really a cheap outing but if you have ever wanted to try this fun entertainment, this will help save you money.
Expire: None
From: Atlanta Half Off

7. Georgia Aquarium Ultimate Experience Pass

Deal: $50 for $107.50 certificate. Not exactly cheap but it’s one of the best deal that you can get for Georgia Aquarium. It will give you general admission to the Georgia Aquarium, a Behind the Scenes Tour, a ticket to Deepo’s Undersea 4D Wondershow, a ticket to Planet Shark: Predator or Prey, and a Parking Pass as needed.
Expire: 03/19/2010
From: Half Off Depot

Please make sure to check out all the restriction and fine print before ordering. I have linked to each deal individually so check and double check before buying. :)

Also most of these deals have limited quantity. So I can’t guarantee that you will get the deal once it sold out.

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Finding affordable or free things to do with kids is the main thing in most parents mind. One of our family favorite things to do on a hot afternoon is heading to the mall. Here are 5 malls that not only will give parents the window shopping craving out of our system but allow the little kids to enjoy the soft play area playground and get their energy out before heading home. The best part is it’s FREE.

1. Northpoint Mall – It’s our playground for most Sunday after church. The play area has soft play structures in the transportation theme ranging from a fire truck, police car and an ambulance. Kids can enjoy hours of afternoon fun while parents can sit and watch them in peace.
Location: North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA  30022

2. Mall of Georgia – Another one of our favorite even though we didn’t go there as often. For the Northern corridor Atlanta metro parents, the Mall of Georgia is like a one stop entertainment center for the whole family. Little kids can enjoy the soft play area tucks in the Northern part of the mall.
Location: Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford, GA 30519

3. The Mall at Stonecrest – This mall is built with family with children in mind. Kids play area will provide cool indoor fun for the kids.
Location: The Mall at Stonecrest, 2929 Turner Hill Road, Lithonia, GA 30038

4. Arbor Place Mall – Another mall that has a great play area for family with kids.
Location: Arbor Place Mall, 6700 Douglas Blvd.,Douglasville, GA 30135

5. Town Center at Cobb - Brand new soft play area that has just been recently opened in Town Center will be family favorite spot on a hot day in Kennesaw area.
Location: Town Center at Cobb, 400 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy, Suite 100, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Do I miss any mall in your area? Please feel free to leave a comment!

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