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Weekend Round Up March 4 - 8 2009

March 05, 2009

There's lots going on this month. I'll post some things for this weekend as well as some events for St. Patrick's Day next weekend so you can make plans!
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The Child In the Mirror

by Mimi Jenkins

January 13, 2009

"Twist me and turn me and show me an elf, I looked in the water and saw.... Myself" from Brownie Girl Scout's Initiation pledge. When I first read the theme for today's national list topic, this was the first thing that came to mind. I can remember so clearly my Brownie initiation and how exciting it was. I felt so grown up! Anyway, I digress... Kids love looking at  Read more...

Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum Opens Today!

by Mimi Jenkins

January 12, 2009

A few weeks ago my family and I went to Chattanooga to visit the Tennessee Aquarium (we LOVE that place!) On the way home, a large, new building caught my eye. It was the building for Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum . Of course when I saw that, I had to come home and look it up immediately! My oldest son wants to be a scientist and LOVES science! In fact, in a few weeks, he is  Read more...

The City in Lights

by Mimi Jenkins

December 23, 2008

One thing we always do on Christmas Eve is drive around the neighborhoods and look at the Christmas lights.  Holiday lights are not limited to houses and neighborhoods! Here are some of the best light displays in the city....

1. Fantasy in Lights - Callaway Gardens.

2. Magical Night of Lights - Lake Lanier Islands.
 
3. Stone Mountain Christmas - Stone Mountain Park.
4. Holiday Lights Display - Pettit Creek Farms.
5. Lights of Life - Life University.

6. Holiday In Lights -- Centennial Olympic Park.

No matter which you choose, you're sure to be delighted!

The start and end times vary slightly, but tend to start when it's dark.  They generally run from about 6 PM - 10 PM or 11 PM.

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A-Z of Atlanta: I & J

by Mimi Jenkins

December 01, 2008

Continuing on our alphabetical journey through this wonderful city, we're now up to... I is for... IMAX : Located at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the IMAX Theater shows seasonal and educational films for the whole family. The films have an extra large screen and surround sound to let you feel like you are part of the film. ImagineIT: The Children's Museum of  Read more...

Weekend Round-Up 11/21-23

by Mimi Jenkins

November 21, 2008

Now that Thanksgiving and Christmas are approaching it seems there is quite a bit going on around town. CFA International Cat Show : Georgia International Convention Center. This cat show is the largest pedigreed cat show in the Western Hemisphere -- the Cat's version of Westminster. The website has details on entry, times, and directions. The Lighting of Atlantic Station . Nov.  Read more...

Family Fun This Weekend

by Mimi Jenkins

November 07, 2008

This weekend there is plenty going on around town. Pow Wow & Indian Festival Stone Mountain Park is a favorite place to play and visit for many Atlanta families. There are lots of things to do for people of all ages, abilities and interests. Not only do they have some stock-standard attractions, like Crossroads, the Summit Sky Ride, the Great Barn, the Antebellum Plantation, and  Read more...

Five Easy Day Trips

by Amy Davis

May 14, 2008

Atlanta itself is a fabulous city, but sometimes you need to get out beyond the perimeter and explore. Here are five easy day trips, all just a short drive from the city. 1. Athens Home of the Georgia Bulldogs, the B-52's, and REM, this college town is diverse and full of life. With an active cultural scene, plenty of green space to run on the campus, and a  Read more...