Hey Moms. Have you started planning your weekend activities yet? Have no worries, we have plenty of choices for you. This is the weekend for famous birthdays: Elmo turns 3, and Dr. Seuss turns 107! Check out your local Borders and library branches for celebrations.
This is also a great weekend for going to the circus, as we have two in town: UniverSoul and Barnum & Bailey. Also, this is the last week of Black History Month, so there is bound to be an activity near your neighborhood for your family to attend. So grab your kids, and go find something great to do!
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When: 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26
Where: Call your local Lowe's to see if they are hosting this event. Not all stores participate, but most do.
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Why: Have some bonding time with your son or daughter while learning a valuable life skill. Plus, they get to take home a really cool race car that they built themselves!
Pricing: Free! Go online to register.
UniverSoul Circus at Turner Field
When: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24-25; 12 p.m.; 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m, and 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27. (These are your best bet times. There are other show times, but those are either sold out, or nearly sold out.)
Where: Green Lot, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, GA. UniverSoul: (800) 316-7439; Ticketmaster: (800) 745-3000
Why: Your whole family will enjoy this fantastic, energetic circus event. There will be acrobatics, wild animals, and amazing tricks of all kinds.
Pricing: $12 and up, children younger than 11 months are free. (Prices are subject to change and are based on availability.) Go online for tickets.
Black History Month Reading Relay at Mountain Park Library
When: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26.
Where: 1210 Pounds Road SW, Lilburn, GA 30047. (770) 978-5154
Why: This is your last chance to check out this African-American literary event. An hour-long relay reading session will expose your child to African-American heritage. Best for children ages 4-12.
Pricing: Free!
Elmo's Birthday at Borders (Stone Mountain area)
When: 2 p.m., Saturday Feb. 26.
Where: Borders, The Mall at Stonecrest, 8000 Mall Parkway, Lithonia, GA 30038. (678) 526-2550
Why: Celebrate Elmo's third birthday with music, stories and crafts. This will not be a character event, but your child will still have tons of fun!
Pricing: Free!
Meet "Cat in the Hat" at Five Forks Library
When: 1:30 p.m., Friday Feb. 25.
Where: 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770) 978-5154
Why: Come hear Dr. Seuss' stories told to all. "Cat In The Hat" will make an appearance at this library branch to help celebrate Dr. Seuss' upcoming birthday on March 2. Bring your camera, and get your child's picture with this famous mischief maker!
Pricing: Free!
Mom Tip: If your child is afraid of characters in costume, it may be best to sit this one out.
When: 11:30 a.m., Saturday Feb. 26.
Where: 788 Hillcrest Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 978-5154
Why: Come celebrate Dr. Suess' upcoming birthday (March 2) by introducing your children to a few of his most-loved stories. Then browse the shelvies to borrow a few to read at home. This event does not have a character visit.
Pricing: Free!
When: 10 a.m., Saturday Feb. 26.
Where: Lilburn City Park, 76 Main Street NW, Lilburn, GA 30047
Why: Help beautify your local park in this annual city event. With your help, a lacebark elm tree will be planted in Lilburn City Park. After the event, your children can enjoy crafts, a bean-bag toss, a relay race, nature activities, a wood carving demonstration, and a guided nature walk along the Greenway Trail. Light refreshments will also be served.
Pricing: Free!
When: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26.
Where: Lawrenceville Female Seminary, 455 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville , GA 30046. (770)822-5178
Why: Celebrate the last week of Black History Month by visiting the Lawrenceville Female Seminary in the Historic Town Square. There will be three hour-long presentations of African-American heritage. Storytelling, gospel spirituals, visual displays, speakers, and children's activities will immerse your family in a multi-sensory experience.
Pricing: $5 per person. Call to register or go online.
When: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26. (This exhibit is ongoing.)
Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA. (678) 366-3511
Why: Your kids will love checking out the turtles, snakes, frogs, and salamanders from all over the world at this fantastic exhibit.
Pricing: $3 for person or $5 per family. What a bargain!
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Gwinnett Center
When: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24; 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26; 12 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27.
Where: The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097. Gwinnett Center: (800) 224-6422 Ticketmaster: (800) 745-3000
Why: The "Greatest Show on Earth" returns, and it's full of fun, new and exciting circus acts. There will be acrobatics, fire, clowns, wild animals and more. This is fun for the whole family.
Pricing: $14 and up. Go online for tickets.