Community Corner
Grab & Go Kids Planner
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children
Each week, we give you information on the five best family activities or events. You're time-pressed enough, so we do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know.
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When: Friday, Feb. 11th (2nd Fridays of every month), from 2pm-4pm
Where: 3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084. (404) 679-4408
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Why Go: Enjoy a movie/popcorn night with your whole family in a comfortable, safe setting. This week's movie is, "Hachi: a Dog's Tale", starring Richard Gere. The story of the loving bond between a college professor and the stray dog he adopts.
Pricing: Free!
• "Petals and Thorns Junior Garden Club" at Tucker-Reid Library
When: Saturday, Feb. 12th , 2p-3p
Where: 5234 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084. (770)270-8234
Why Go: Kids can join the Gardening Club and enjoy different nature-themed activities each month. Feburary's focus is: "National Bird Count Month". Join Miss Carol in the Children's Area to watch a video about why it's important to count birds and how to do so. Then talk a walk outside to the library's bird feeders to identify and count birds. Sponored by Cornell University and the national Audobon Society. For kids ages 5-12.
Pricing: Free! Please call for more details.
STONE MOUNTAIN
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.
• "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
LILBURN
When: Saturday, Feb 12th @ 11:30am
Where: 788 Hillcrest Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047-6827. (770) 978-5154
Why Go: Let your little one enjoy age-appropriate stories in a safe, comfortable environment.
Pricing: Free!