Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in atlanta, GA

Celebrate Kid's Day This Weekend!

May 14, 2009

Saturday, May 16th is Disney's Kid's Day America - Dedicated to Children's health, safety and environmental awareness.

This year's celebration is being held at US Play parking lot in Kennesaw from 12 - 3 pm. 

There will be lots of activities for the kids:

Games & Prizes Great Food Face Painting Special appearances by local radio and beloved characters like McGruff & Sparky the Firedog	Real Fire Engine & Dump Truck to touch Jumpies Meet local police and firefighters Meet Kennesaw Mayor Mark Mathews ETO Storm Team Demo at 1:30
Optimize your child's health potential
Free Pediatric Screenings Free Spinal Scoliosis Screenings Free Environmental Information Free Child ID Cards/Fingerprinting   Donations for MUST Ministries will be taken as well

Event brought to you free by The Wellpath Center . Please check out the website for more details.  Read more...

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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Weekend Round Up Feb 27th - March 1 2009

February 26, 2009

Some activities and going's on around Atlanta this weekend...

Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History -- Mommy & Me Children's Program Series 10:00  Feb 26  "Camping Out Civil War Style." Civil War soldiers spent a lot of time setting up camp. What are some of the resources they needed? Participants will get to make their own canteens! March 5 "This Train" There are a lot of different trains in the world! Learn about the many different types, and choose your favorite.

High Museum of Art -- Toddler Thursday 11 am - 3 pm Feb 26th: Tipsy Teapots From TALL and TOWERING to short and stout, hand-sculpt a one of a kind original pot fit for a tea party! Mar 5th: Pirate Hats Argh! Get yer landlubber bones to the High for some swashbucklin’ fun with yer mates. Make your own paper pirate hat, then join us fer pirate storytellin’ in our galleys.

Lakeshore Learning Store -- Crafts for Kids Feb 28 "My Animal Journal"Kids can take note of all their favorite animals in an inventive journal they make and decorate themselves.  11am - 3pm

ImagineIt The Children's Museum of Atlanta --  Dr. of Fun: Magical Magic Feb 28 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Long before TV, people were entertained by magicians and their amazing magic acts. Now it’s time to see if you can make something appear and disappear. The kids won’t believe their eyes as he uses a wizard stick to make things fly. Then they’ll get their own hide-and-seek marble and some sand to take home so they can make the marble appear and reappear over and over again. Click here for a full schedule of events! Through March 15th Sunday's 11am - noon.

Chattahoochee Nature Center -- Winter Concert Series Feb 28 11am - 11:45 am & Noon. "Sapien, the Didjeridoo and Udu Too" Sapien captivates you with interesting cultural tidbits, wild and wonderful instruments and its award-winning original music. Hear music from the ancient past all while learning about the traditional music from Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Mexico, and the many tribes of Native America.

Atlantic Station -- Two exhibits end this weekend.  "Bodies: The Exhibition "  Features more than 250 real, whole and partial human body specimens, giving spectators an up close look inside the body. And  "Dialog in the Dark " Experience the scents, sounds, temperatures and textures in total darkness.  Both run through March 1.

Stone Mountain -- Come play in the snow!  Snow Mountain has been extended to run through March 8th.  And the Big Apple Circus, "Play On" is running until March 7th.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History -- Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries exhibit opened last week and runs through August.  Or enjoy hands on ctivites in the Weekend Wonders series.  This month's theme: "Georgia Through Time."

Center for Puppetry Arts . Jack and the Beanstalk is running through March 1.

Callaway Gardens. There's no better time! Callaway Gardens is offering free admission in February. Time is running out!

And just a reminder, around here most of the schools are in the midst of the registration process for the Georgia Pre-K program for next year. For information on Pre-K facilities in your area, check the Bright From the Start Webpage .  Read more...

Weekend Round-up -- Valentines Day Activities

February 13, 2009

With Valentine's Day tomorrow, there are lots of activities in and around the city this weekend. Here's a quick round up of some things going on tonight and tomorrow (and a few on Sunday too)...

•  Daddy/Daughter-Mother/Son Dance. Ron Anderson Recreation Center,  Powder Springs.   This is the 1st Annual Ron Anderson Recreation Center Father/Daughter Mother/Son Dance. This dance is open to fathers and daughters, sons and mothers of all ages.  Dress is semi-formal to formal. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a night out with family! Bring your dancing shoes and camera!!  TONIGHT: 6:00 - 10:00 PM -- call in advance: 770-439-3611
• Funny Fridays: Valentine's Day Edition.  Aurora Theatre, Lawrenceville.  The improv comedy group, "The Blacktop Circus" performs songs and sketches.  TONIGHT: 7:30 - 10:00 PM.  678-226-6222
• Be My Valentine. Towne Lake Arts Center, Woodstock.  An evening of music, romance and laughter for you and your Valentine! Skip the crowded restaurants and enjoy elegant hot and cold appetizers, salads and desserts before the show and during intermission. February 13 - 15th. See website for details as times vary by day.
• Valentine's Day Sock Hop.  Ben Robertson Community Center, Kennesaw. Dig out your poodle skirts & bobby socks. Roll-up your jeans and don your leather jacket. It's party time! Be cool for a night with your sons & daughters as you jitterbug, jive & rock around the clock to 50s & 60s music provided by a professional DJ. Februray 14 6:00 - 9:00 PM.  Call in advance: 770-422-9714.
• Date With Dad. American Girl Boutique and Bistro, Alpharetta.  Spend a day with Dad! Together, you’ll enjoy fun father/daughter activities and an extra-special meal. Includes a commemorative photo and keepsakes to take home as a reminder of the memories made during your special day.  Also includes a memory book creation kit.  February 15 4:30 PM, February 18 5:30 PM.  Pre-registration Required.  This event also takes place in June near Father's Day.  Check website for details.  If you missed this time, be sure to book ahead for Father's Day!. 

Of course if you're not up to going out and want to spend some quality time at home, check out our list of fun Valentine's Day Activities here at the Savvy Source!

Are you wondering how to talk to your kids about job loss or how the economy has affected you?  If so, be sure to tune in to CBS-Atlanta's 6:00 News tomorrow (2/14).  Yours truly will be giving advice on how to talk to your kids!

Have a Happy Valentine's Day Weekend everyone!

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Under The Big Top!

by Mimi Jenkins

January 30, 2009

Next month the circus is coming to town! Two in fact. Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey's Circus is at Philips Arena from Feb 13 -22. There are lots of shows over the course of the week and several pricing options. For details, see the website . Over the Top -- Blue Tour is a "wacky and whimsical circus spectacular." Flying dogs, Stomping Asian Elephants, daring motorcyclists...  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...

Always & Everywhere

by Mimi Jenkins

November 13, 2008

Laura Bowman, today's guest author, is a local artist, mother and friend. She has written her first children's book, Always and Everywhere , for her friend Margie LaSalle, who is suffering from Breast Cancer, and Margie's children. ------ This is my first children's book. I am a professional artist living and working in the Atlanta area and normally paint contemporary landscapes and  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...

It Takes Two, or More... Fun Things to do With a Friend

by Mimi Jenkins

September 23, 2008

Today is List Day and the topic is fun things to do with friends. I know we all need some alone time, but doing things with a friend is always so much more fun. 1. Take a Class . There are so many classes offered in Atlanta and surrounds. Almost every place I've been has some sort of class or activity for preschoolers. Not sure where to start? How about your local parks and recreation  Read more...

It's September so that Means it's Time for the Fair

by Mimi Jenkins

September 15, 2008

You know it's September when the fair comes to town.  It seems there are lots of celebrations and exciting things to do this week.  North Georgia State Fair   has something for everyone.  There are concerts, exhibitions, shows and more.  The State Fair is held at Jim R. Miller Park in Mariietta from September 18th to 28th.    For details see their website or call 770-528-8989.   Read more...