Free Fun Friday!

Your Guide to a Cheap Weekend!

SAT: Outdoor Movie at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw: Bring a picnic, blanket or low backed chair to watch this week's movie: "Despicable Me” Food available for purchase, inflatables, games, giveaways! Festivities begin at 6pm., movie begin at dark, weather permitting; More info? click here!

SAT: Crafts at Lakeshore Learning: This week’s craft – create an “Under the Sea” puppet show from 11-3; 4287 Roswell Road Marietta. More info? click here!

SAT: Storytime at Barnes & Noble: Town Center Prado at 11am & “Summer Reading Kick-off Party” Barnes & Noble Town Center Prado at 3pm; Kids in grades 1 through 6 are invited to an afternoon of activities and refreshments, and to learn how to earn a free book! Both events are FREE

SAT: "How-to" Workshops: Kids 5-12 years old can make a "Valet Organizer" at Home Depot from 9am-12 - Perfect gift for Father's Day! 1st Saturday each Month. More info? click here!

SAT: “Family Robotics”: Enjoy a Robotics demonstration for the whole family at East Cobb Library from 11am-1pm. Presented by "Circuit Runner Robotics" from Wheeler High School - More info? click here!

SAT: Riverside Sounds FREE Outdoor Concert at Riverside Park in Roswell. Listen to the sounds of the "Milkshake Quartet" from 7-9 p.m. Concert Series runs on the first Saturday of every month (May-Oct); 575 Riverside Road. More Info? click here!

SAT: Family Day at The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art - an afternoon of fun for the whole family. FREE admission. 1-4pm. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta. More Info? click here!

SAT-SUN: “Museum’s on Us!”  by Bank of America: Customers receive free admission into High Museum, Tellus Science Museum, & Atlanta History Center this weekend. Show your bank card & ID for 1 free admission (per card) More info? click here!

"Beyond Cobb" Free (or cheap) Fun:

SAT: Good Neighbor Day Open House and Airshow: Pack a picnic lunch and head to the airport to watch military and warbird plane displays, along with flying greats such as Pat Epps and Greg Koontz. Kids activities throughout the afternoon. Noon-5 p.m. DeKalb Peachtree Airport,

2000 Airport Rd., Atlanta; 770-936-5440. Free admission; parking, $5. More info? Click here!

SAT: The Sky Tonight at Fernbank Science Center & Planet Quest: An astronomer leads the tour through the constellations, planets and events of the evening sky at 11 a.m. Then enjoy "Planet Quest"- a children’s movie showing in the planetarium at 1:30! 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta; 678-874-7102. Adults, $4; students, $3, More info? click here!

Not so free but sometimes you gotta shell out some dough to have some fun!

SAT: Intro to Geocaching at Chattahoochee Nature Center:  Participants 8 years + will learn how to use a GPS unit, how to hunt for geocaches and even how to start your own. Workshop concludes with a hunt for some of the most popular geocaches at CNC.  Please bring a geocaching ready GPS unit. Pre-Registration Required, call 770-992-2055 ext 237 or by EMAIL; $12 Non-Members/ $8 Members; Learn more: click here!

SAT: Night Hike at Chattahoochee Nature Center - Witness the magic of fireflies flickering in the summer moonlight while you join a naturalist on a journey outdoors to see what happens at night. Your hike includes a visit with a nocturnal animal and marshmallow roasting around the campfire! Ages 5 – adult, $10 Non-Members/$5 Members. To register: call 770-992-2055 ext 237 or by EMAIL Learn more: click here!

SAT: Build & Blast Workshop at Tellus Science Museum: Kids 8+ can build and launch your own rocket with expert assistance at Tellus Science Museum! Call 770-606-5700 ext. 417 to purchase tickets. Reserved tickets are required $10 for members, $25 for non-members. All children must be accompanied by a paid parent or adult guardian for the workshop, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville, GA; More info: click here!

Sun: Kid Canvas at Canvas by U!  Kids 5-12 can paint a “Daisy” from 2:30-4:30, drop-off or stick around, $25; wear old clothes! 3000 Johnson Ferry Rd. Marietta, Register online:  click here!

SUN: Teddy Bear Picnic at Chattahoochee Nature Center: Bring your favorite stuffed animal for games and a Teddy Bear Parade. Don’t forget the picnic and blanket! 1 p.m.;9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. Adults, $8; children, $5. Must pre-register: 770-992-2055 ext 237 or email by EMAIL; Learn more: click here!