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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Your best bets for activities with your family this weekend.

If you've got children, we've got ideas to help you keep them enthused, educated and energized. See what we discovered happening in our area and beyond, and then use this planner to get out with kids. If you know of any other events upcoming, please let us know! 

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Where: Borders in Snellville. 1929 Scenic Hwy, Snellville  (770) 982-0454

When:  2pm

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Why Go: A new book, featuring "Pinkalicious", has arrived! Come celebrate its arrival with arts & crafts, games, give-aways, and even a parade. Best for children ages 4-8.

Pricing: Free

2. Kids Night Out!

When: Friday, Feb 11th;  5:30-9:30p You must arrive in-time to swim.

Where: Bogan Park Community Rec. Center. 2723 North Bogan Road, Buford. 770-614-2060.

Why Go:  Kids get to swim and play games in the in-doors swim/play area. This fun-filled night includes games, crafts, and dinner too!

Pricing: $12/person, ages 7-12. You MUST Pre-Register by going online or clicking this link.

3. "Journey To The Center Of The Earth" 4-D Movie

When: Ongoing

Where: Crossroads at Stone Mountain

Why Go:  A 3D film with spectacular 4th dimension special effects such as lights, fog, water, and strobe lights is fun for all! Watch Brendan Frasier and his friends travel below the surface of the earth and encounter all kinds of fearsome creatures and exciting adventures. This intense movie experience is best for older children, as the intense on-screen images & strobe lights may be too much for children ages 5 and younger.

 Pricing: Individual tickets are not available for the 4D Theater. You must have a One-Day All Attractions Pass, a Family Value Pass, or a Mountain Membership to visit the Theater.

4.  "Black History Month Reading Relay" @ Lilburn Library Branch

When: Saturday, Feb 12th @ 12pm-1pm

 Where: 788 Hillcrest Road NW,  Lilburn, GA 30047-6827. (770) 978-5154

 Why Go: The relay continues! School age-children will enjoy stories told by the sister of "Alpha Kappa Alpha Phi".  Expose your young readers to the joys of African-American literature  and history. 

Pricing: Free!

 

5.  "Stories of Africa" at The Fernbank Science Center Planetarium

When: Saturdays @ 1:30

Where: 156 Heaton Park Drive,  Atlanta, GA 30307. (678) 874-7102

Why Go:  Tour the Atlanta night sky during the day w/ you family.  Find winter-time constellations and learn all about them. Then, travel to Africa while staying in your seat, to see their night sky and how it's different from our view. The stories of the African constellations are told through African-Folk Tales. Best for children 10 and under.

Pricing: Adults $4, Seniors & Students $3

 

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