Calendar of Events

Welcome to the Just 4 Families Calendar of Events. The dates and times listed here are subject to change; please call to verify first.

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Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows
Saturdays 12 PM - 12:45 PM
These planetarium shows are especially for young space explorers and their families. A different program is presented every few months. Fly through the solar system with Rusty Rocket, or meet the stars with Little Star.
Museum of Arts and Sciences
478-477-3232
www.masmacon.com

Reality Climbing's Family Climb
Every Saturday 5-9pm
1/2 Price Admission and great music while you climb. Reality Climbing is the Southern Arch's only INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING facility. Reach for something new this Saturday.
Reality Climbing
125 Depot Court, Peachtree City, GA 30269
770-487-3224
www.realityclimbing.com

Tree Top Excursions: Open Climb
1st Saturday Each Month
1pm-4pm
This is an "on rope" adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory climb to Canopy-Adventure-Research-Educational Technical Tree Climbing (CARE TTC). Participants will use rope and harness for this moderately strenuous activity. The climb is near Lake Alexander. $10 plus $3 parking.
Panola Mountain State Park
2600 Ga. Hwy 155 SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281
770-389-7801

Every Saturday 10am-Noon
Michale's Kid's Club
Ages 5-12 make a take home craft. Participants can join 30 minute sessions at 10am, 11am and 11:30am. All supplies are included. $2 per child.
Fayetteville (770) 461-6300, Newnan (770) 252-6223, McDonough (678) 583-6361 Michael's 27 Hudson Plaza, Hudson Plaza, Fayetteville7 70-461-6300

First Sunday of Each Month 3-5pm
Peach Pickers
Enjoy playing music together. Loaner instruments are available, or bring your own dulcimer, psaltery, recorder or guitar. Beginners are welcome. 770-252-7303
Providence UMC Preschool 592 Bernhard Rd, Fayetteville 770-719-8800 www.provumc.com

1st & 3rd Saturdays 2pm-3pm
Saturday Story Hour!
We provide snacks, stories and an activity! Parents can relax with a cup of coffee while we read to your kids! prek-5th.
Starbucks Coffee Company, Jonesboro Rd., McDonough

Once a month Friday Night 6pm-9pm
The American Girl Club
to enjoy crafts, games and interact with other American Girl fans. (Dinner and drinks are included.) Ages: 6-9 $30
The Kids Spot 63 Price Quarters Road, McDonough, GA 30253 678562-8550 / www.tks-atl.com

Third Saturday of the Month 10am-4pm
Family Art Saturday Spark
Spark the fires of creativity for families at the Arts Clayton Gallery. The cost per project is $5.
Arts Clayton / 136 South Main Street, P.O. Box 669, Jonesboro, GA 30237 / (770) 473-5457 / www.artsclayton.org

Every 3rd Saturday 10am
Fayette Family Market Day
Vendors with homemade/homegrown produce and merchandise in an open-air market environment.

Sat–11 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun–noon to 4 p.m.
Fernbank Museum's Weekend Wonders
Enjoy natural history-themed crafts,interesting animal facts, and live animal encounters. Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free for members.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History 767 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307 / 404.929.6300 www.fernbankmuseum.org

Every Friday 7pm-9pm
Friday Fun Nights at Gym South
Fun filled evening of games, gymnastics, inflatables and more $5 an hour. Ages: 5-18
Gym South 119 N. 85 Pkwy, Fayetteville 770-461-5528
www.gymsouth.com

Every Thursday 11am-3pm
Toddler Thursdays at the High
Bring your child to look at works of art and create a masterpiece to take home. Drop by any time and stay as long as you like. Free with Museum admission. Location: Greene Family Education Center.
1280 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta 404-733-5000 www.high.org

Every Tuesday & Thursday 9-10am
Read, Run, & Have Fun!
Children's Fitness Class at the Park presented by The Wellness Center of Piedmont Newnan Hospital. AGES 4-12 in two different groups. $8.00 per child & $4.00 for additional siblings. CALL TO SIGN UP!
The Wellness Center of Piedmont Newnan Hospital 26 West Court Square, Newnan (770)254-3550 www.piedmontnewnan.org

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Swingin' Medallions
July 2
Gates open at 7:00 pm $20 Reserved Seating/$15 Lawn
The group's signature high-energy style delights audiences of all ages.
The Fred Amphitheater 201 McIntosh Trail
Peachtree City 770.631.0630
www.amphitheater.org

Homemade Ice Cream Festival
July 3 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come taste as our area non-profits churn out the best ice cream around! Newnan Courthouse Square

Fourth of July Parade – Newnan
July 3 4 pm
This patriotic, hometown parade through downtown.
ww.mainstreetnewnan.com

Fireworks by the Rotary – Newnan
July 4th  dusk
Entertainment and food at Drake Stadium with fireworks at dusk. ww.mainstreetnewnan.com

Georgia Independence Day Festival & Fireworks at Nash Farm Battlefield
July 3rd and July 4th from 3:00 PM - dusk with a HUGE fireworks show at dark!
ADMISSION: $5 5 & UNDER: FREE
4361 Jonesboro Rd. • Hampton,
Visit www.gidfestival.com or 770-288-7300

Peachtree City 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
July 3 Parade - 9:00 am
Peachtree Parkway South proceed ing north to McIntosh Trail, ending at the Huddleston Elementary School
Fireworks at Dusk 770-631-2542

Annie
 July 9th - August 1st, 2010
Leapin' Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage The Legacy Theatre (404) 895-1473
www.thelegacytheatre.org

World Class Rockers
July 9
Featuring former members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toto, Steppenwolf, Journey, Santana and Boston
Gates open at 7:00 pm $25 Reserved Seating/$20 Lawn
The Fred Amphitheater 201 McIntosh Trail
Peachtree City
770.631.0630 www.amphitheater.org

Summer Redneck Games
July 10
Started in East Dublin in 1996 as a goofy way to raise money, it hs become a nationwide phenomenon. The events include the Hubcap Hurl, Bobbin' for Pigs Feet, and Redneck Horseshoes (toilet seats). The Games take place in Buckeye Park in East Dublin. parking $5.
478-272-5546 www.summerredneckgames.com

Boz Scaggs
July 10
Grammy winner, multidimensional artist and soul-stirrer
Gates open at 7:00 pm $55 Reserved Seating/$45 Lawn
The Fred Amphitheater 201 McIntosh Trail
Peachtree City
770.631.0630 www.amphitheater.org

Keeper for a Day – Elephants and Warthogs
July 10
Spend the day helping keepers with their daily routines, including food preparation, cleaning and animal care. 14 or older. zooatlanta.org.

STAR 2010 Presents Once Upon A Mattress
July 16th & 17th at 7:00 pm  July 18th at 3:00 pm  
 $10 Adults, $8 Students & Seniors 
The Centre For Performing & Visual Arts 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road •
770-254-ARTS (2787)
www.thecentreonline.net

The Twilight Theatre presents,
" Les Miserables"
July 16, 17, 30, 31 8:00 pm
For more information, go to the Twilight Theatre website at www.thetwilighttheatre.com.
The Fred Amphitheater 201 McIntosh Trail
Peachtree City
770.631.0630 www.amphitheater.org

Fayette Family Market Day
July 17 10:00 - 2:00 p.m
Heritage Park at the Gazebo Fayetteville

Emory Photography on Safari
July 17
Discover the wilds of Zoo Atlanta with fellow photography enthusiasts! zooatlanta.org.

B-52s
July 24
Gates open at 7:00 pm $55 Reserved Seating/$45 Lawn
Twenty-five years and over twenty million albums into their career,
The Fred Amphitheater 201 McIntosh Trail
Peachtree City
770.631.0630 www.amphitheater.org

Welan High School Youth Orchestra 
July 25th at 3:00 pm 
$8 Adults, $5 Students & Seniors
The Centre For Performing & Visual Arts 1523
Lower Fayetteville Road •
770-254-ARTS (2787) www.thecentreonline.net