FREE Family Fun: Princess Day at Georgia Aquarium 2012

February 9, 2012 By 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.

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

January 10, 2012 By 4 Comments

Chinese New Year Events in Atlanta 2012

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

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

September 19, 2011 By 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.

Atlanta Fall Festival: 3rd Annual Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival @ Atlantic Station for 2011

September 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Atlanta Fall Festival: Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival

The Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival is back for the third year. This year, up to 15,000 attendees will enjoy a world of BBQ at their fingertips as we serve up the many styles, cooking techniques and flavors of BBQ into a 2-day celebration of America’s biggest backyard pastime.

You and your family can enjoy the art of BBQ, great food, live entertainment and an interactive kid’s area. Kids Area will offer plenty to see and do – from interactive games and activities to art activities, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. Some activities will require a nominal fee.

Also check out Half Off Depot for amazing deal on tickets for Friday (Sep 30th, 2011) - only $10 for Admissions for 2 to Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival on Friday (9/30/2011)

Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival Ticket deal

Atlanta BBQ Festival Info:

Place: Atlantic Station, 20th Street & Fowler, Atlanta, GA

Date: Sept 30, 2011 – Oct 1, 2011 (Friday & Saturday)

Time: Friday 4pm – 10pm ; Saturday 12pm – 8pm

Cost: Adults: $6 (advance ticket), $10 (day of event); Children (12 and under): FREE

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

September 15, 2011 By 4 Comments

Atlanta with Kids - Apple Picking

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 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.

Family Fun Giveaway: 4 Tickets to Atlanta Braves Game for Star Wars Night at Turner Field on Sep 16

September 8, 2011 By

Ticket Giveaways Atlanta Braves Star Wars Night

** This Giveaway is CLOSED **

Family outing to a baseball game is a great family activity. And the Atlanta Braves has the advantage of the family-friendly stadium at Turner Field. We have had great experience watching games there many times.

On Friday, September 16th, you can be a lucky winner and join the Braves at Turner Field for Star Wars™ night as we use the Force for good to Stand Up To Cancer.

4 Tickets Giveaway to Atlanta Braves Game for Star Wars Night ** This Giveaway is CLOSED **

Prize:

4 Tickets to Atlanta Braves for Star Wars Night at Turner Field on September 16, 2011

Star Wars Night at Turner Field Information:

Place: Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA

Date: September 16, 2011 (Friday)

Time: 7:30 pm

Detail:

  • Meet your favorite Star Wars Characters in Fan Plaza from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Dress as your favorite Star Wars Character to march in a pre-game parade around the field
  • Friday Night Fireworks presented by Publix will be shot to Star Wars themed music
  • Star Wars graphics and music will be featured throughout the game

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Family Fun: Star Wars Night at Turner Field for Mets VS Braves

September 8, 2011 By 1 Comment

Star Wars Night at Turner Field for Braves game

If you would love to introduce your kids to baseball, this is a good night to take them out to the ball game. The Star Wars Night at Turner Field is sure to be a big hit for any Star Wars fans out there. Plus part of the ticket price is a donation to Stand Up To Cancer.

Here is the information directly from Braves website:

Join us at Turner Field on Friday, September 16th for Star Wars™ night as we use the Force for good to Stand Up To Cancer. Star Wars themed sights and sounds will take over the ballpark making for a night that no Jedi will want to miss! Special discounted tickets are available, and include a donation to Stand Up To Cancer.

Each game ticket will be located in the Golden Moon Casino Pavilion and includes $10 added value and $5 donation to American Diabetes Association. The added value can be redeemed for food, beverage, and merchandise, not including the cash bar at the patio.

Star Wars Night at Turner Field Information:

Place: Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA

Date: September 16, 2011 (Friday)

Time: 7:30 pm

Cost: $10 or $20 per ticket (Include $1 contribution to Stand Up to Cancer). Purchase tickets here.

Detail:

  • Meet your favorite Star Wars Characters in Fan Plaza from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Dress as your favorite Star Wars Character to march in a pre-game parade around the field
  • Friday Night Fireworks presented by Publix will be shot to Star Wars themed music
  • Star Wars graphics and music will be featured throughout the game

OH.. It’s the Mets VS Braves game by the way! :)

Top 10 Atlanta Area Hayrides and Corn Mazes for Fall 2011

September 2, 2011 By 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

Family Deals: SWAPtember Member Savings at Atlanta Attractions

August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Great news for members of Atlanta Attractions! The SWAPtember Member Savings is back.

For the whole month of September, Atlanta attractions have collaborated to offer the community a way to experience all that Atlanta has to offer. SWAPtember offers members of participating attractions discounts at all of the others. If you’re not already a member, it’s a great time to join. Members of any of the participating attractions can show their membership card and receive all of the fantastic offers including $3 off general admission; 10% off in retail store; membership discounts (vary by attraction).

If you are a member at one of the following Atlanta Attractions, don’t forget to take advantage of this great deal:

Offers valid only for members of participating attractions:

  • Atlanta Botanical Garden
  • Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
  • Atlanta History Center/Margaret Mitchell House
  • Booth Western Art Museum
  • Callaway Gardens
  • Center for Puppetry Arts
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • Georgia Aquarium
  • High Museum of Art
  • Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
  • Michael C. Carlos Museum
  • Museum of Design Atlanta
  • Tellus Science Museum
  • Zoo Atlanta

SWAPtember Member Savings Information:

Place: Atlanta attractions listed above

Date: Sep 1-30, 2011

Fee: $3 off general admission; 10% off in retail store; membership discounts (vary by attraction)

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