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June 29, 2012
News & Events
- Happy 4th of July!!
- Mac and Say "Cheese"!!
- WIN 4 TIX! Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power!
- FUN FRIDAYS in Duluth!!
- Laughing Pizza in Duluth!! REVIEW
- Cirque du Soleil presents Michael Jackson!
- FREE LASER TAG at Laser Voyage Cafe!!
- Date Night and Girl's Night Out Events
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- Kids Eat Free (or Cheap!)
- Camp Directory & Preschool Directory
- Free 1-Week Admission to Local Museums & Parks!
- How to See ALL of Your Favorite Pages on Facebook
- Want more Macaroni?
- Would YOU like to become a Macaroni Kid Publisher?
Happy 4th of July!!
Celebrations to enjoy all around town!!
DULUTH CELEBRATES AMERICA: July 3rd 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm FREE ADMISSION! Festivities will include live entertainment, food vendors, activities ...
Mac and Say "Cheese"!!
Pictures & Comments from "Macaronis on the Move"!!
Mary Beth Reeves and her quadruplets won tickets to see The Little Pirate mermaid at CPA. She wrote:
I just wanted to let you know how much we loved going to the Center for Puppetry Arts to see The Pirate ...
WIN 4 TIX! Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power!
Super WHY! First-Ever Live Show in Atlanta Fri. July 27 at Cobb Energy Centre
Super WHY Live vibrantly brings to life Super Why, Alpha Pig, Wonder Red, Princess Presto and their puppy pal Woofster, who each ...
FUN FRIDAYS in Duluth!!
Laughing Pizza in Duluth!! REVIEW
The Red Clay Theatre on June 30th- 11AM and 2PM

I first met Lisa, Billy and their 15-year-old daughter, Emily, about a year ago through a mutual friend here in Atlanta area where they live. The first thing that struck me was how beautiful Lisa and Emily were, but the second thing was how "normal" this family is even though they are a very successful family band named Laughing Pizza. Yep, they are a real family as well as a real band who write and perform all original pop-music for families.
You may be one of the 18 million families ...
Cirque du Soleil presents Michael Jackson!
The Immortal World Tour appearing at Philips Arena June 29, 30, July 1
FREE LASER TAG at Laser Voyage Cafe!!
July 4th from 1PM until 9PM
If you have never been to Laser Voyage Cafe in Duluth, you can read the article I ran last January about them:
Laser Voyage Café, a new family entertainment center located in Duluth, has recently opened its doors. It houses the first Laser Maze in the state of Georgia. Designed by Funovation, this challenge course allows the players to crawl, hop, and dodge a network of over 20 lasers in order to reach a secret ...
Date Night and Girl's Night Out Events
Events to share with your Honey or your BFF!!
Date Night doesn't have to be the same old dinner and a movie routine. Atlanta is a smorgasbord of exciting things to do. Grab your honey or your BFF, get a sitter and try something different!!
Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 8:00PM, The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform the first of two FREE “Summer Concerts at Symphony Hall”. Guest conductor Ward Stare of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will lead the Orchestra in a program featuring Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite, Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances, Barber’s ...
Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1 - MICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR: Cirque Du Soleil
Where: Philips Arena, 1 Philips Driv, Atlanta, GA 30303When: See website for showtimesWho: Adults and teens 15 and olderHow: Purchase tickets HERE.Cost: $50 and upFor more info: click here!
Saturday, June 30 - River Canoe Trips- morning
Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075When: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Saturdays and Sundays, June, July and August)Who: Ages 6 to adultHow: Advance Registration Required: Call 770-992-2055 ext 237 or email [email protected]Cost: $30 general Public; $25 membersFor more info: More info at: http://chattnaturecenter.org/river-canoe-trips.html
Saturday, June 30 - Johns Creek Farmers Market
Where: Newtown park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns CreekWhen: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PMWho: Everyone!How: Show UpCost: FREE!!For more info: Click here
Saturday, June 30 - AMC Sensory Friendly Film
Where: AMC Discover MillsWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Geared for autistic and special needs children.How: Purchase TicketsCost: All tickets $6 and available day of showFor more info: CLICK HERE for more information
Saturday, June 30 - Ways of Water
Where: Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford 30519When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: The Whole Family!!How: Show Up!Cost: Members: FREE, Non-members: Adults $7.50, Students 13-22 with student ID $5.50, Children 3-12 yrs $3.30, Children 2 and under FREE!For more info: Click HERE or call 770-904- 3500
Saturday, June 30 - NE/Spruill Oaks Library- Zoo Atlanta Mobile
Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (Second show at 12:00)Who: The Whole Family!How: Show Up!Cost: FREE!!For more info: Phone: 770-360-8820
Saturday, June 30 - Studio Movie Grill- Special Needs Screening
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 2880 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30022When: 11:00 AMWho: A private screening for families raising children with special needs, sponsored by Land-O-Lakes.How: Drop in, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.Cost: Special needs chlldren and their siblings are FREE!! All other guests are $5.For more info: Click here:
Saturday, June 30 - Laughing Pizza Live!
Where: The Red Clay Theatre , 3116 Main Street, Duluth, GAWhen: 11:00 AM (Second Show at 2PM)Who: The whole familyHow: Call 404-478-2749 or purchase tichets HERE.Cost:Kids: $12 in advance, $15 at the doorAdults: $15 in advance, $17 at doorFor more info: http://www.laughingpizza.com/
Saturday, June 30 - Barnes & Noble Storytime
Where: The Forum on Peachtree Parkway, 5141 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092,When: 11:00 AMWho: All agesHow: Drop InCost: FREE!!For more info: 770-209-4244
Monday, July 2 through Sunday, July 8 - The Fountain at Duluth Town Green
Where: Duluth Town Green 3578 West Lawrenceville Street DuluthWhen: all day everydayWho: EveryoneHow: Show Up!Cost: FREE!!For more info: Swim diapers and shoes required.
Monday, July 2 through Sunday, July 8 -
Where: Any branch of a participating public library system (all of Gwinnett County Libraries participate) throughout the state of GeorgiaWhen: n/aWho: Adults with a valid library card.How: Patrons checking out the Zoo Pass at the library front desk will receive a receipt. Save this receipt for admission.Cost: FREE!!For more info: Call your local library to check availability.
Monday, July 2 through Sunday, July 8 - TreeTop Quest at Discover Mills
Where: Discover Mills next to AMC Movie TheatreWhen: Every afternoonWho: Participants must be between 4-14 years old.How: Show UpCost: Just $5 to do the course (cash-only)
Monday, July 2 through Sunday, July 8 - To the Artic IMAX Film at Fernbank Museum
Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History 767 Clifton Road, AtlantaWhen: Check website for movie times. Runs 45 minutes.Who: The Whole Family!How: Purchase tickets online or by calling 404.929.6400. Through 9/10/2012Cost: Ticket prices are: Adults, $13; Students, $12; Children 3-12, $11; Children 2 and under are FREE. Members can save up to 40% off of IMAX tickets.For more info: www.fernbankmuseum.org
Monday, July 2 through Sunday, July 8 - Suwanee Town Center Park
Where: Suwanee's Town Center ParkWhen: 9:30am -9:30pm everyday!!Who: The Whole Family!How: Show UpCost: FREE!!For more info: Swim diaper and shoes required.
Monday, July 2 through Sunday, July 8 - FREE Bowling at Stars and Strikes all Summer!!
Where: Stars and Strikes, 133 Merchant Square, Cumming, GA, 30040When: Everyday!Who: Kids 15 and underHow: Register HERE.Cost: FREE!!For more info: Call (678) 965-5707 or Click HERE.
Monday, July 2 through Sunday, July 8 - Ice Skating at The Atlanta Forum
Where: Atlanta Ice Forum, 2300 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth, Georgia 30097When: n/aWho: Everyone!How: Show Up! M-W 10-12 & 12:30-2:30pm; Thurs 10-12, 12:30-2:30, 7-8:30pm; Friday 10-12, 12:30-2:30, 8-10pm; Saturday 11-12:30, 2-4:30, 8-10PM; Sunday 2-4pmCost: $8, kids under $3. Skate rental $3For more info: Phone: 770-813-1010
Monday, July 2 through Sunday, July 8 - FREE Bowling at Brunswick Zone all Summer!!
Where: Brunswick Zone, 6345 Spalding Drive Norcross, GA 30092When: 9:00 AM (Everyday in June, July & August!)Who: Students 18 and underHow: Sign up HERECost: FREE!!For more info: Call (770) 840-8200 or Click HERE.
Monday, July 2 through Saturday, July 7 - Roswell Summer Puppet Series -“Zany Zoo”
Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, RoswellWhen: 10:00 AM (Also at 1PM on Wed & Friday)Who: Ages 2- 12 years oldHow: Advance tickets for any show in the Puppet Series can be purchased by credit card online. For further ticket information, please call us at 770-594-6232. Tickets may be purchased, cash, check or charge, 30 minutes prior to show time at the Cultural Arts Center.Cost: Children (Ages 2-12) - $5, Adults - $6; Puppetry kits specially prepared for each show are also available for $4 each.For more info: Click here
Monday, July 2 - NE/Spruill Oaks Library- Ron Anglin of Quite a Catch
Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (Second show at 12:00)Who: Ages 5-12.How: Show Up!Cost: FREE!!For more info: Phone: 770-360-8820
Monday, July 2 through Friday, July 6 - Studio MovieGrill Children's Summer Movie Series
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 2880 Holcomb Bridge Rd., AlpharettaWhen: 11:00 AM (Everyday!)Who: The whole family!!How: Show up!Cost: Adults: $2, Children: $1For more info: Click here
Monday, July 2 through Friday, July 6 - Studio MovieGrill Children's Summer Movie Series
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 2880 Holcomb Bridge Rd., AlpharettaWhen: 11:00 AM (Everyday!)Who: The whole family!!How: Show up!Cost: Adults: $2, Children: $1For more info: Click here
Monday, July 2 through Sunday, July 8 - West Gwinnett Aquatic Center
Where: West Gwinnett Aquatic Center, 4488 Peachtree Ind. Blvd., Norcross 30071When: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: Gwinnett County ResidentsHow: Drop-InCost: One day rate: $2,$4 or $5; call for FUNCARD rates.For more info: Call 770-417-2281 or Click here:
Monday, July 2 - NE/Spruill Oaks Library- Master Mind Chess Club
Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022When: 6:13 PM - 7:45 PMWho: Families: Elementary, Middle School, High SchoolHow: Show Up!Cost: FREE!!For more info: Phone: 770-360-8820
Tuesday, July 3 - Regal Theatre Summer Movie Express
Where: MEDLOCK CROSSING STADIUM 18, 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 170 Duluth GA
NORTH POINT MARKET 8, 6500 North Point Pkwy. Alpharetta GA Call:770-663-0660
MALL OF GEORGIA, 3333 Buford Drive Suite, 3000,Buford GA Call: 678-482-9263When: 10:00 AM (Tuesday and Wednesday)Who: Moviegoers of all agesHow: Show Up!Cost: Movie cost $1.00For more info: Call 770-814-0768 or click HERE.
Tuesday, July 3 - FREE: BASS PRO SHOP Summer Camp Crafts/Activities
Where: Bass Pro Shop, Discover Mills Mall, 5900 Sugarloaf, Lawrenceville, GAWhen: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (every Tuesday until July 15th)Who: EveryoneHow: Show Up!Cost: FREE!!For more info: Click HERE.
Tuesday, July 3 - Dream: Spanish Stories (Spanish Storytime Series)
Where: Ocee Branch Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Johns CreekWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3-12How: Drop-in, but limited to the first 75 childrenCost: FREE!!For more info: Click here
Tuesday, July 3 - CNC Feeding Time
Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075When: 4:00 PM (Every Tues & Sat @4 PM)Who: All AgesHow: Show UpCost: FREE to Members. Click here for information or to become a member. Non-Members: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children 3-12 $5, 2 and under FREE!For more info: Call 770-992-2055 or click HERE.
Tuesday, July 3 - WhistleStop Farmer's Market
Fresh local, regional and artisanal produce, direct from the grower, baker and maker! Over 40 vendors on hand every Tuesday through October 11, plus live music, FREE kid's activities, health screenings and more. It's Where Getting Fresh is Fun! The Farm Mobile will be here every week!!
Where: Norcross, GA, Thrasher Park, downtownWhen: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Drop-inCost: FREE!!For more info: Click here:
Tuesday, July 3 - Suwanee Fresh Farmer's Market
Where: Suwanee Town Center ParkWhen: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Every Tuesday also on Sat 8am- noon)Who: Everyone!How: Show Up!Cost: FREE!!For more info: CLICK HERE!
Tuesday, July 3 - Duluth Celebrates America
Where: 4545 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA, 30096When: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PMWho: The whole family and all your friends and neighbors!!How: Show Up!!Cost: FREE!! Admission, but monetary donations will be graciously accepted.For more info: (770) 476-3434
Tuesday, July 3 - Free Concert on the Lawrenceville Square
Where: Downtown Lawrenceville SquareWhen: 7:30 PMWho: The Whole Family!How: Show Up! Lawn seating begins at 5:30pmCost: FREE!!For more info:Reserved Table for 6 in prime location: $125, Includes table rental with 6 chairs & linensReserve by phone: 678.226.2639
Wednesday, July 4 - Miss Donna's Storytime
Where: 45 South Cafe in historic downtown NorcrossWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Every Wednesday)Who: Everyone!How: Show UpCost: FREE!!For more info: Call 770-409-4009
Wednesday, July 4 - Open Play at Superior Play Systems
Where: Superior Play Systems Super Store, 5463-A Goshen Springs Rd, NorcrossWhen: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Every Wednesday & Friday)Who: The Whole Family!How: Show UpCost: FREE!!For more info: Call 678-380-5551 or CLICK HERE!
Wednesday, July 4 - Regal Theatre Summer Movie Express
Where: MEDLOCK CROSSING STADIUM 18, 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 170 Duluth GA
NORTH POINT MARKET 8, 6500 North Point Pkwy. Alpharetta GA Call:770-663-0660
MALL OF GEORGIA, 3333 Buford Drive Suite, 3000,Buford GA Call: 678-482-9263When: 10:00 AM (Tuesday and Wednesday)Who: Moviegoers of all agesHow: Show Up!Cost: Movie cost $1.00For more info: Call 770-814-0768 or click HERE.
Wednesday, July 4 - Mall of Georgia's Fourth of July Celebration
Where: Mall of GeorgiaWhen: 2:00 PMWho: The Whole Family!How: Show Up!Cost: FREE!!
Wednesday, July 4 - Zumbatomic Class
Where: Great Play of Johns Creek, 10955 Jones Bridge Rd Ste 106, Johns Creek, GAWhen: 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM (every Wednesday through May 16th)Who: Ages 5 to 10.How: Call (770)777-2077 to reserve your place. Space is limited!Cost: $12.50 per classFor more info: Call (770)777-2077
http://www.greatplay.com/programs/zumbatomic.html
Wednesday, July 4 - Chess Club
Where: Ocee Branch Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd., AlpharettaWhen: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PMWho: Ages 5-13How: Show UpCost: FREE!!For more info: Click here
Wednesday, July 4 - All-American Celebration by ASO
Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, AlpharettaWhen: 8:00 PMWho: The Whole Family!How: Purchase tickets online at atlantasymphony.org, or by calling (404) 733-5000.Cost: $15 - $35For more info: Click here
Thursday, July 5 - SE Railway MusuemTrain Rides
Where: Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth GAWhen: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Thursdays & Saturdays)Who: Train fans!How: Show UpCost: Museum Admission: Adults $8, Children 2-12 $5, under 2 FREE.
Caboose Train Rides: $3For more info: Click HERE or call 770-476-2013
Thursday, July 5 - Story Time at Catch Air
Where: Catch Air Johns Creek, 10950 State Bridge Road, Johns CreekWhen: 11:00 AM (Every Thursday)Who: Ages 0-5How: Drop-InCost: Story time is free with admission. Amission: $8 (plus tax) for ages 3 and up, $5 (plus tax) for under 3. Note: Catch Air offers a daily discount if you give them that day's password. Find the password on their Facebook page here.For more info: Click here
Thursday, July 5 - Toddler Thursdays at the High Museum of Art
Where: The High Museum of Art: 1280 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta 30309When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Every Thursday)Who: Toddlers and young childrenHow: Drop-inCost: Program is included with admission tickets: Members FREE, Adults $18, Senior (65 and older) $15, Child (ages 6-17) $11, Child 5 and under FREEFor more info: Click here:
Thursday, July 5 through Saturday, July 7 - New Dawn Theatre-The Garden of Iz
Where: New Dawn Theater Company, 3087 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096When: 11:00 AM (Second Show on Saturday at 1:00 PM)Who: Recommended age: 3 to 7.How: Show-Up and purchase ticket; The first 30 children to reserve tickets can volunteer to participate in the play (15 children in Act I and 15 children in Act II).Cost: Tickets are $8 each, Buy 10 and the 11th is FREE!For more info: Phone: 678-887-5015
Thursday, July 5 - FREE: BASS PRO SHOP Summer Camp Crafts/Activities
Where: Bass Pro Shop, Discover Mills Mall, 5900 Sugarloaf, Lawrenceville, GAWhen: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (every Thursday until July 15th)Who: EveryoneHow: Show Up!Cost: FREE!!For more info: Click HERE.
Thursday, July 5 - Peachtree Corners Library-Preschool Storytime
Where: Peachtree Corners Library,5570 Spalding Drive, Norcross, GA 30092-2501When: 1:30 PMWho: Ages 3-5How: Reservations not required, but space is limited. This program is intended for individual children and their families, large groups cannot be accommodated.Cost: FREE!!For more info: Click here:
Thursday, July 5 - Peachtree Corners Library-Preschool Storytime
Where: Peachtree Corners Library,5570 Spalding Drive, Norcross, GA 30092-2501When: 1:30 PMWho: Ages 3-5How: Reservations not required, but space is limited. This program is intended for individual children and their families, large groups cannot be accommodated.Cost: FREE!!For more info: Click here:
Thursday, July 5 - CNC Creature Feature- The Amazing Web
Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075When: 4:00 PM (Every Thurs & Fri @4PM and Sat & Sun @2PM)Who: All AgesHow: Show UpCost: FREE to Members. Click here for information or to become a member. Non-Members: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children 3-12 $5, 2 and under FREE!For more info: Call 770-992-2055 or click HERE.
Thursday, July 5 - Exploring Nature With Your Kids at Fernbank Science Center
Bring your found “things”-- feathers, unknown plants, insects, wasp nests, snake skins, millipedes, leaves, unusual fruits, spiders, shells, or other unidentified objects to ENWYC. During each class, we start indoors with show-and-tell to give our children an opportunity to share their excitement with the class. The instructor will identify and comment on these items and then continue with a featured topic or activity.
Where: Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta, GA 30307When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Every Saturday Through June 2)Who: Exploring Nature With Your Child has been taught for 20 years and is one of our most popular public programs for families.How: There is no pre-registration or cost involved. Just come with your children and enjoy learning about nature.Cost: FREE!!For more info: Phone: 678-874-7102
Thursday, July 5 through Friday, July 6 - Observatory at Fernbank Planetarium
Where: Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta, GA 30307When: 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Every Saturday Through June 2)Who: All are welcome.How: Show Up; Seating is on a first-come, first-served basisCost: FREE!!For more info: Phone: 678-874-7102
Friday, July 6 - Duluth FUN FRIDAYS
Where: Town Green, Downtown DuluthWhen: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Every Friday through July 27th.)Who: Everyone who wants some fun, free or inexpensive activities for the whole family!How: Show Up!Cost: Although some activities have small fees, most activities are FREE!!For more info: Visit website HERE,
Friday, July 6 - Open Play at Superior Play Systems
Where: Superior Play Systems Super Store, 5463-A Goshen Springs Rd, NorcrossWhen: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Every Wednesday & Friday)Who: The Whole Family!How: Show UpCost: FREE!!For more info: Call 678-380-5551 or CLICK HERE!
Friday, July 6 - CNC Creature Feature
Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075When: 4:00 PM (Every Thurs & Fri @4PM and Sat & Sun @2PM)Who: All AgesHow: Show UpCost: FREE to Members. Click here for information or to become a member. Non-Members: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children 3-12 $5, 2 and under FREE!For more info: Call 770-992-2055 or click HERE.
Friday, July 6 - Friday Night Live
Where: Atlantic Station, Central ParkWhen: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: The Whole Family!How: Show Up!Cost: FREE!!
Friday, July 6 - Norcross Family Concert in Thrasher Park
Where: Thrasher Park in downtown NorcrossWhen: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PMWho: The Whole FamilyHow: Show Up!!Cost: FREE!!For more info: Click HERE.
Saturday, July 7 - Suwanee Fresh Farmer's Market
Where: Suwanee Town Center ParkWhen: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Every Saturday also on Tues 4-7PM)Who: Everyone!How: Show Up!Cost: FREE!!For more info: CLICK HERE!
Saturday, July 7 - Stone Mountain Laser Show
Where: Stone Mountain, U.S. 78, Exit 39B, Stone Mountain. Memorial Lawn.When: 8:30 AM (Valid all day, come early to enjoy the nature trails and children's playground.)Who: The Whole Family plus friends! FREE!!admission Saturday-Monday for veterans and active military.How: Show Up!! Can reserve Terrace seats for $10 with snack; meal and all-attraction packages also available.Cost: Lasershow is FREE!! with $10 vehicle entry into park for up to 14 people! Includes access to public picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, children's playground, and walk-up trail.
For more info: 770-498-5690 or www.stonemountainpark.com
Saturday, July 7 - Johns Creek Farmers Market
Where: Newtown park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns CreekWhen: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PMWho: Everyone!How: Show UpCost: FREE!!For more info: Click here
Saturday, July 7 - SE Railway MusuemTrain Rides
Where: Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth GAWhen: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Thursdays & Saturdays)Who: Train fans!How: Show UpCost: Museum Admission: Adults $8, Children 2-12 $5, under 2 FREE.
Caboose Train Rides: $3For more info: Click HERE or call 770-476-2013
Saturday, July 7 through Sunday, July 8 - Studio Movie Grill Kidtoons
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 2880 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GAWhen: 11:00 AM (Everyday at 11AM)Who: The Whole Family!How: Drop-inCost: $2 per personFor more info: Click here:
Saturday, July 7 - The Sky Tonight at Fernbank Planetarium
Where: Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta, GA 30307When: 11:00 AM (Every Saturday morning, except December)Who: The whole familyHow: Show Up; Seating is on a first-come, first-served basisCost: Adults $4, Students $3For more info: Phone: 678-874-7102
Saturday, July 7 - CNC Family Trail Hike
Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075When: 1:00 PM (Every Sat & Sun @1 PM)Who: The Whole FamilyHow: Show UpCost: FREE to Members. Click here for information or to become a member. Non-Members: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children 3-12 $5, 2 and under FREE!For more info: Call 770-992-2055 or click HERE.
Saturday, July 7 - STARLAND ADVENTURES at Fernbank Planetarium
Where: Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta, GA 30307When: 1:30 PM (Every Saturday Through June 2)Who: All are welcome, but great for kids 10 and underHow: Show Up; Seating is on a first-come, first-served basisCost: Adults $4, Students $3For more info: Phone: 678-874-7102
Saturday, July 7 - CNC Creature Feature
Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075When: 2:00 PM (Every Thurs & Fri @4PM and Sat & Sun @2PM)Who: All AgesHow: Show UpCost: FREE to Members. Click here for information or to become a member. Non-Members: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children 3-12 $5, 2 and under FREE!For more info: Call 770-992-2055 or click HERE.
Saturday, July 7 - Duluth Farmer's Market
All items are homegrown and handmade. No reselling is allowed.
Where: In the parking lot on the corner of Hill Street and Ga. Hwy. 120 (Abbotts Bridge Road) in downtown Duluth.When: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Every Saturday!)Who: Anyone who wants to buy local homegrown fruits and vegetables.How: Show Up!Cost: Admission is FREE!!For more info: For more information call 404-271-8616 or visit the city’s website.
Thursday, September 20 through Friday, September 21 - Cowboy Astronomer at Fernbank Planetarium
Where: Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta, GA 30307When: 8:00 PM (Check schedule for other shows)Who: All are welcome, targeted for adults and kids 10 and olderHow: Show Up; Seating is on a first-come, first-served basisCost: Adults $5, Students and Seniors $4For more info: Phone: 678-874-7102 Click HERE for calendar
Sunday, July 1 - NE/Spruill Oaks Library- Teens: YALSA Top Ten Critique Group
Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 12-18How: Show Up! This program is limited to the first 50.Cost: FREE!!For more info: Phone: 770-360-8820; For more information contact Cyndi Rittenhouse at [email protected]
Sunday, July 8 - NE/Spruill Oaks Library- Teens: YALSA Top Ten Critique Group
Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 12-18How: Show Up! This program is limited to the first 50.Cost: FREE!!For more info: Phone: 770-360-8820; For more information contact Cyndi Rittenhouse at [email protected]
Monday, July 9 through Saturday, July 14 - Roswell Summer Puppet Series -“Rumplestiltzkin”
Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, RoswellWhen: 10:00 AM (Also at 1PM on Wed & Friday)Who: Ages 2- 12 years oldHow: Advance tickets for any show in the Puppet Series can be purchased by credit card online. For further ticket information, please call us at 770-594-6232. Tickets may be purchased, cash, check or charge, 30 minutes prior to show time at the Cultural Arts Center.Cost: Children (Ages 2-12) - $5, Adults - $6; Puppetry kits specially prepared for each show are also available for $4 each.For more info: Click here
Monday, July 9 - NE/Spruill Oaks Library-The Reptile Wrangler
Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (Second show at 12:00)Who: All ages!How: Show Up!Cost: FREE!!For more info: Phone: 770-360-8820
Wednesday, July 11 - Girl's Night Out at Studio Movie Grill
Where: Studio Movie Grill,When: 7:30 PMWho: Girl's who want to have a fun night out!!How: Purchase tickets online HERE.Cost: Tickets cost $1.00!!
Friday, July 27 - Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power!
Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts CentreWhen: 6:30 PMWho: Fans of Super Why!How: Purchase TicketsCost: Tickets start at $20.50. (VIP Meet & Greet Packages as well)For more info: CLICK HERE for more information
Tuesday, July 31 - The Wiggles: GETTING STRONGER Live in Concert
Where: Fox TheatreWhen: 2:30pm and 6:30pmWho: Wiggles Fans!How: Purchase TicketsCost: CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. Tickets Start at $15.For more info: CLICK HERE for more on the show.
Kids Eat Free (or Cheap!)
Please help me build this list. If you know of any other restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free (or cheap) Specials, please post it in the comments. Thanks!
Everyday:
April 9-11 ONLY: Chili's: Up to 2 kids eat FREE with the purchase of one adult entree April 9-11.
Use this COUPON
MONDAY:
Atlanta Bread
Address: 4880 Peachtree Corners Circle
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: 770-662-0900
Monday After 5pm, one free kid's meal per adult meal purchase.
Golden Corral
Address: 3270 Satellite Blvd.
Duluth, GA 30096
Phone: (770)495-7999
Everyday ...
Free 1-Week Admission to Local Museums & Parks!
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How to See ALL of Your Favorite Pages on Facebook
Super Additional info from One of my Readers!!
Thanks for putting together that info on FB interest lists. Ijust wanted to add a couple things you might find useful.
1) After you set up your interest list, move the mouse over it and click the pencil icon that appears. Then select "Add to Favorites". That will pop your list up to the Favorites list on the top of the side bar. If you don't like ...
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