The City of Acworth along the Acworth Business Association will be holding a FREE “Back to School Family Movie Night” on Friday, July 31. Come out to the football fields at the Acworth Sports Complex after a long week and watch The Goonies. This classic from 1985 sends a group of misfits on a journey to find a pirate’s ancient treasure to save their home from foreclosure. The gates will open at 7:00 p.m. and the movie will begin at dark. So bring out your lawn chairs, a blanket and cooler…a great night is guaranteed! Concessions will be available.
How does electricity work? Kids learn all about electronic circuits in our Circuits with littleBits classes! In Circuits with littleBits classes, children ages 8-12 learn basic circuitry and incorporate electornic circuits into their creations. “littleBits” are color-coded “Bits modules” that snap together magnetically to make it easy to build simple circuits and inventive projects in seconds. Participation is $25 for Members, $30 for non-Members. Fee includes admission to the museum’s current exhibition for the participant and 1 adult.
For the past 2 years, a section of road overlooking Historic Fourth Ward Park in Atlanta is the home of the CDR Soapbox Derby Festival as racers and their wooden cars lined the street
The Fox Theatre is proud to announce the 2015 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival lineup. We are celebrating 40 years of Fabulous Films. Please click the movie poster to purchase tickets. Tickets go on sale Sunday, May 3 and are only $8 until May 31st (Excludes The Sound of Music).
When a dragon moves into the neighborhood, a bookish boy, the soft spoken dragon, and a famous knight must use showmanship to stage a battle to calm the villagers’ fears.
An "underwater" playscape designed for children 0–2 years old. Join us for this one-of-a-kind experience as you and your toddler meet some friendly sea creatures, explore the textures of the coral reef, and discover the fun and adventure that awaits you under the sea. Interact with original music, join a playful school of fish, and come splash with us this summer. This safe, interactive, and creative environment will engage all of the senses and introduce babies to the joy of theatre and the wonder of the ocean.
The players of Serenbe will greet the summer season with the triumphant tale of Mary Lennox and her secret garden. The show will mark the debut of an English Garden sown specifically to immerse the performance and their audience completely within her Uncle’s endless estate.
For a limited time, purchase a child’s Total Ticket in advance online ($29.95 +tax) and receive a voucher for a free kid’s meal with purchase of a full-price adult meal in Café Aquaria or Oceans Food Market at Georgia Aquarium.
It's every parent's nightmare. Your little girl has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Yes, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a normal boyfriend, and for parents Gomez and Morticia, this shocking development will turn the Addams house downside up.
Callanwolde’s Jazz on the Lawn showcases a lineup of Atlanta’s finest jazz treasures performing a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, Latin and blues. Guests are invited to bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars.
Discover the workings of the most complex and fascinating biological structure: the human brain. Explore how the brain controls our senses and emotions, powers our thinking, how the organ ages, and how technological advances may change our brains in the future. Highlights of the exhibition include interactive stations such as brain-teaser games, an engaging neuron gesture table that shows how brain cells connect and communicate with each other, and a glowing 8-foot tall model of the subcortical brain that illustrates how we process language and decision-making.
Through November
6100 Lake Forrest Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
The Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market is where friends and neighbors gather to share the experience of a community farmers market. Every Saturday morning, 45+ vendors, musicians, and local residents gather for a “first name” shopping experience.
Summer at the Rock includes adventure and excitement for every member of the family. From fun-filled attractions to special summer entertainment and the nightly Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision®, it’s the perfect destination for you and your family to unplug and reconnect this summer.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
"Mysteries of the Unseen World" takes you into the invisible realms that surround you every minute of the day to see what you are missing. For instance, did you know you have more creatures living on you than there are people in the world? That spiders make webs stronger than steel? That lightning actually goes up into the sky from Earth? Take an extraordinary journey into the world of the invisible and “see” your world as never before.
Target Free Second Tuesday is a special opportunity for the community to bring their children to The Children’s Museum of Atlanta and experience the Museum for free.
The Southern Museum
2829 Cherokee Street
Kennesaw GA
Mommy & Me Preschool Programs Designed for preschool age children ages three to five-years-old and their caregivers, the Museum’s history, themes and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities. Free with museum admission. No reservations required.
Come step inside beloved stories from around the globe in Once Upon a Time…Exploring the World of Fairy Tales. Featuring multicultural fairy tales from around the world - from an African jungle to a giant's castle - this exhibit takes visitors into the larger-than-life pages of seven favorite fairy tales from around the world.
Explore the High as a family on this interactive, docent-guided adventure in the galleries every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tours begin in the Greene Family Learning Gallery.
Every Tuesday morning, bring your pre-school aged tot for playtime with Avalon’s ExperienceMakers in the Plaza while you sit back and relax. Weekly happenings may include face painters, storytellers, arts and crafts or magicians.
Combine regular dodgeball with Sky Zone’s patented wall-to-wall trampolines and get the world’s most awesome sport: Ultimate Dodgeball. You can only find Ultimate Dodgeball at Sky Zone, and pick-up games are held daily.
Exhale Spa is once again providing the instructors for the class, which includes a variation of core fusion, yoga and more! If there is inclement weather, the class will be brought inside to Athleta. Athleta has limited space, so if the class is moved due to weather, please call Athleta at (404) 249-0288 to reserve your spot! Otherwise, just make sure to BYOM — Bring Your Own Mat!
Leapin’ Lizards Play and Party Center
185 Sams Street Decatur GA 30030
Take an evening off to watch a movie, go for dinner and drinks with friends and just stay home and enjoy the peace and quiet before “you know who” came along. All this for $25.00!
Get ATL Events in Your INbox!
About Atlanta Moms®
Atlanta Moms™, online since 2001, was founded by a mom who wanted to find things to do with her kids in and around Atlanta, all in one website. We search for family-friendly events and activities that you can enjoy with your kids and post them on our blog, events calendar, Twitter, and Facebook pages so you can enjoy them too!
