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Friday, May 27, 2011

"Free Fun" Friday - Guide to a Cheap Weekend!

Big Fun this weekend for NO (or a little) money!
Opening This Weekend!

SAT: Six Flags White Water : open 10-7pm, 250 Cobb Pkwy N., Marietta; Season Pass Special Online: 2 park (Six Flags & White Water) season passes for $99!

SAT: “Spray ‘n Play” @ Riverside Park: Stay cool in the sprayground area this summer! Open 10-7pm, closed Tuesdays; Daily fee $1 per person; adults free if not getting wet. Summer Passes available. 575 Riverside Road, 770-594-6158

Free Stuff:
FRI: "Cheap Date" Night - Glover Park Evening Concert Series: Go Retro with the sounds of the 70's & 80's  by "The Neon's".   Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert. Tonight's listen to Historic Marietta Square ; 8pm; FREE, (770) 794-5601. Pick up a "Grab-N-Go Concert Cooler" this afternoon from Harry's Farmer's Market full of delicious tapas!

SAT&SUN: Atlanta History Center – Facebook Fan FREE Admission Weekend – visit Atlanta History Center's Facebook Page and print coupon for 2 free adult admissions under the “About Us” tab. Read our “Beyond Cobb” page to find our tips on bringing kids to AHC. On Sunday, they are having a special event for Memorial Day!
SAT: Barnes & Nobles Storytime at 11am; Town Center Prado

SAT: Lowe’s Build & Grow Workshop – bring the kids to any area Lowe’s to build a Bi-Plane from 10-12 ; best to pre-register but can walk-in:

SAT: Craft at Lakeshore Learning Store from 11-3, Drop-in to make a kid-safe “Look at Me Mirror!”, 4287 Roswell Road, 30062;

SAT: Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day at Centennial Olympic Park. This month’s Family Fun Day theme is “Flights and Kites”. May 28. Noon-4 p.m. 265 Park Ave. West, Atlanta. 404-543-7407. Free

SAT: Summer Outdoor Movie Series at Riverside Park in Roswell: Festivities begin at 7:00 (movies begin at dark). Bring a picnic along with your lawn chairs and blankets, enjoy great music, play on the playgrounds, and then settle in for "Despicable Me". Food and drinks may also be purchased at the concession stand. 575 Riverside Road, Roswell

SAT: Another Date Night Opp - Glover Park Symphony Saturday: Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert. Tonight listen the sounds of the Cobb Symphony Orchestra Jazz Band. Historic Marietta Square ; 8pm; FREE, (770) 794-5601.

SUN: Molly’s Star Whirler Craft at the American Girl Store at Northpoint Mall: You favorite little girl can say “Hurray for the USA!” just like Molly did in her day. Drop-in craft session for girls 8 and up to make a patriotic star whirler. American Girl Store, Northpoint Mall, 1202 North Point Circle, Alpharetta

Cheap Fun!FRI-SUN: Movies at The Picture Show, 4400 Roswell Rd., Marietta; several G-PG movies showing this weekend, seats are $1.75! www.movies.com

SAT: End of School Play Day at Chattahoochee Nature Center ; Have fun with hula hoops, Frisbees, parachutes and sidewalk chalk. Make your own bubbles and much more from 1-4 p.m., 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. FREE with admission :$8/adults; $5; children 3-12, under 2, free.

Memorial Day Celebrations:

SAT-MON: Memorial Day Celebrations at Stone Mountain Park:Stone Mountain park honors our troops and their families, in a three-day celebration of American spirit at Atlanta's largest Memorial Day Weekend celebration. All active and retired military personnel will receive one FREE Adventure Pass with valid ID and will save up to $10 off per person for immediate family members along with other special offers. Laser Show with Fireworks Saturday, Sunday & Monday Night! Check online for more info about their Memorial Day Celebrations !

SUN & MON: Free Memorial Day Events at Kennesaw Mountain Park Free events Sunday and Monday include artillery demonstrations - cannon firings at 11am, noon, 2pm and 3pm at the Visitor Center Field. Veteran's uniform display through Monday, 9 to 4, in the visitor center

SUN: Veterans Remembrance Day at The Atlanta History Center : 12-5 pm, visitors interact with both veterans and living history interpreters who represent the various branches of the United States Armed Forces. Listen to stories about battles and military strategies; displays of authentic dress, equipment, and vehicles, authentic WWII jeeps and other wartime memorabilia. Vintage Vocals will perform favorite tunes from WWI on (the group has performed overseas with the USO). ** FB Fan FREE admission weekend (see above)

SUN: “We Will Never Forget”: Patriotic concert to celebrate to our veterans and first responders. Program followed by ice cream social. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 4385 Lower Roswell Road. 6:00 PM Nursery is available for this event, but registration is required. Please contact Debbie Ruth - (770) 971-2588.

SUN: Salute the US Armed Forces with the Cobb Wind Symphony at Kell High School Performing Arts Center, 4770 Lee Waters Road. FREE; 3PM

MON: "Roswell Remembers" Memorial Day Event: Roswell hosts the largest Memorial Day Event in Georgia on the grounds of City Hall. 617 Atlanta St.,Roswell, 10-4pm Check online for program schedule, directions and parking info

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