Weekend Guide

Whatever you do...have fun, be in the moment and give a few extra hugs this weekend!

FREE Stuff:
Sat: Outdoor Movie at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw: Bring a picnic, blanket or low backed chair to watch this week's movie: "How to Train Your Dragon" (PG) Food available for purchase, inflatables, games, giveaways! Festivities begin at 6pm., movie begin at dark, weather permitting; Kennesaw Parks & Recreation

Sat: Crafts at Lakeshore Learning: This week’s craft - ”It's a Jungle” Collage from 11-3; 4287 Roswell Road, Marietta Lakeshore Learning

Sat: FREE Storytime at Barnes & Noble Town Center Prado at 11am

Sat: “Super Duper Mini Chefs” at Town Center Mall, give your kids a chance to play with their food, discover the fun side of food through a menu of exciting hands-on activities from 1-3. Click here for more info!

CHEAP:

Fri-Sunday:  Marietta Greek Festival : $3 admission plus any food you purchase – which IS the point of going to the Greek Festival! Music, Dancing, Marketplace, OPA!  Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church , - Leave Rover at home: only animals assiting the disabled are permitted. 3431 Trickum Road. Marietta, 

Sat: Marietta Square Farmer's Market : It’s free to roam around but bring your wallet because it will be hard to resist all that farm fresh produce like the strawberries from Harry Stacy Farms ! Opens by 9am until noon but if you are interested in getting the best “picks” get there early! 

Fri-Sat: Kid Movies at the Picture Show @ Merchant’s Exchange: Since there is a slight chance of rain over the weekend you might want a back-up plan! Gnomeo & Juliet 3D & Diary of a wimpy kid are playing this weekend. Tickets are 1.75 - 3D movies are an extra 2 bucks but that is still CHEAP! http://www.movies.com/

Sat-Sun: Through the Ages: A Living History at the Southern Museum Journey back in time to relive some exciting moments throughout history;  2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. Adults, $5; children ages 4-12, $3; 3 and younger, free. The Southern Museum 

Beyond Cobb:

Sat: Atlanta Baby and Child Expo in the Egyptian Ballroom at the Fox Theatre 11 a.m.-3 p.m. New moms and moms-to-be can meet professionals in the baby industry (like pediatricians, OB/GYNs and doulas), discover design ideas for the nursery, shop for clothing and gear and win door prizes like strollers and nursery furniture, Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets include a swag bag; http://www.atlantababyandchildexpo.com/

Sat-Sun: Did you know that High Museum has special tours just for families?  Guided tours leave from the Greene Family Learning Gallery at 2 p.m every Saturday & Sunday. They also offer family audio tours, self-guided tours with special brochures & Discovery backpacks - this do-it-yourself gallery adventure takes 30 to 45 minutes and can be borrowed for free with admission! The backpack is filled with art projects, puzzles, books, games, and easy to follow instructions that take you on a journey through the High Museum.

Sat: Pirate & Princess Day with Radio Disney at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Family Fun beginning at noon until 2: Recycled Crafts, Storytime with resident storyteller Rob Cleveland, Radio Disney giveaways, contests, music and more. Enjoy the rest of the museum including the children’s area "Nature Quest"! Event is free with admission.  767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, Adults, $17.50; children 3-12, $15.50; 2 and younger, free,

Sat: Eric Litwin's Tall Tales at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens  in the Children's Garden Amphitheater,  10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Eric Litwin's tall tales and songs are so tall it takes a hot air balloon to get to the very top of them and a parachute to get back down.; Included with Garden admission. No registration is required.

Sat: Imagine It! Enjoy the new exhibit: From Here to Timbuktu: A Journey Through West Africa. In addition to their regular programs throughout the day, catch a special string ensemble performance by young musicians from Morningside and Springdale Park Elementary schools at 11am.

Sat: Stone Mountain’s Laser Show returned this month – bigger and better! The Lasershow is FREE with your $10.00 vehicle entrance to Stone Mountain Park, price does not include any other attractions. You may bring your own blankets, food and lawn chairs. Show begins at 9:30pm

Sun: ASO Family Concert: “Lemony Snicket’s The Composer is Dead” Shows at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Persnickety Lemony Snicket introduces children to the instruments of the orchestra in this family concert geared toward kids. Similar to Peter and the Wolf, kids will laugh and actually be able to sit through this entertaining show! Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Tickets, $15-$20 online:  DEAL ALERT: use promo code (SNICKET) for 20% off tickets!

Need a “Date Night” babysitter?

Saturday: Kid’s Night Out at Play Activity Center:  care available from 6pm-11:30, ages 4 and up, $25 for 1^st child, $15 for each sibling, Under 4’s care available too! Pizza dinner included. 

Arts & Nature

Events at the Chattahoochee Nature Center  -            

Sat: Family Canoe Day: 12:30-2pm, Learn the basics of canoeing including boat basics and paddling techniques and have a friendly battle with squirt guns. Ages 5 –Adult, $10 for members, $15 for non-members includes 2 people, book a 3^rd seat in canoe for ½ off. All equipment provided. Pre-registration required on-line or by phone at 770-992-2055 ext. 237.

Sat-Sun: Family Backyard Campout : Bring your tent, they provide the spot, Sleep under the stars, take a night hike, play games in the meadow, visit nocturnal animals and roast marshmallows on the campfire. 5 p.m. Saturday to -10 a.m. Sunday,  770-992-2055 ext. 237 to pre-register. $45/family.            

Sat: Camp Kingfisher Open House  from 1-4 ; Attend the open house to learn more about Camp Kingfisher & then enjoy the nature center for FREE; Camp Tours at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30

Sun: Kid Canvas at Canvas by U!  Kids paint class for ages 5-12; Kids will paint “Swirls Gone Wild” this weekend from 2:30-4:30; Cost: $25. Drop off your child or parents can stay!

3000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta; Register online.