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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Auditions for Brer Rabbit Stories
March 1 & 2 7pm
Boys and girls, ages 5 to 12, are invited to audition for Newnan Community Theatre Company's original production, "Brer Rabbit Stories."No experience needed and no preparation is required. Newnan Theatre Company 770-683-6282 / www.newnantheatre.com
Run for the Gold
Saturday, March 6th 8:00 a.m.
Oak Grove Elementary School’s 5K/1 Mile Fun Run/Walk For More information: www.oges.org
Winter Flurry
March 6th
Atlanta Motor Speedway Racing's stars of tomorrow will compete on Atlanta Motor Speedway's famous "Thunder Ring" quarter- mile oval in Legends, Bandolero and Thunder Roadsters for the fifth date in the 09-10 Winter Flurry season. For more information, www.legendsofga.com or www.atlantamotorspeedway.com. 770-946-4211
Le'Rav Exhibit
Sunday, March 7th, 2:30-5:30 pm
Le'Rav is a coastal Georgian who was chosen as the Featured Artist of the Year at the 15th Annual African American Artists Ex held at the Coastal Center of Arts on St. Simons Island. Special wine tasting by ISAW International Society of African Wines.www.artworksonthesquare.com
Boutique Repeats Consignment & Overstock Sale
March 11-13
Semi-annual upscale children's consignment and overstock sale featuring only the best in name brand, boutique and home trunk show brands. Thursday, March 11th, Private Preview Sale; Public Sale: Friday 9 am-5 pm ; Saturday 9 am-1 pm PeachCity Conference Center
313 Dividend Drive • www.boutiquerepeats.net
2010 Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade
Saturday, Mar. 13, 2010 12:00 Noon
Over 200 units, including clowns, floats, bands of every kind, military units, Bagpipe & Drum Corps, thousands of children, Irish dancers, clowns, high tech firefighting equipment, police units, drill teams, dogs, horses, antique cars, dignitaries from Ireland, and our own Government leaders. Peachtree Street Downtown Atlanta
Buy Design Jewelry Show
March 13th 10am – 5 pm
Unique, one of a kind jewelry hand crafted by local artists.
Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center at 202 Kedron Drive, PTC, 30269. The show will be located inside the gym. www.peachtree-city.org
Girls Scout Family Day with the Atlanta Opera
March 13, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
An Opera about Opera! Discover the world of Opera as you participate in a performance of The Ugly Duckling. Girls (and families) will tour the Atlanta Opera Costume Shop, see an opera character come to life with makeup application. The girls and siblings make an opera-related craft to take home. www.gsgatl.org to download the registration form. $10/per Girl Scout & Sibling (Adults $4) All ages welcome!
Thrashers Kids Days
March 14
Kids under age 12 get in free with purchase of an adult ticket. 404) 878-3000 atlanta.thrashers@atlantaspirit.com
The Movie Magic of John Williams
Sat., March 20, 8pm Sun., March 21, 3pm
Thrill to the most popular music from Williams's scores to all the Star Wars films and to Indiana Jones, ET, Jaws, Jurassic Park and Harry Potter. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, www.atlantasymphony.org
Newnan Spring Art Walk
March 26th 5pm-8pm
A spring evening of artand excitement. Stroll the streets and enjoy a walking gallery show. Visit each downtown store to view the works of different professional artist. Main Street Newnan 770-253-8283 www.mainstreetnewnan.com
Benefit Concert for the Children's Village at Christian City
Saturday, March 27th 7pm
The Southern Crescent Chorale under the direction of Janice Folsom is proud to present our sixth annual Benefit Concert at the Southwest Christian Church in East Point.The Woodward Academy Choirs will join us for an evening of outstanding choral music.
www.southerncrescentchorale.org
29th Annual Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
March 27th-28th 10am - 5pm
The Cherry Blossom Festival originated as a way to encourage cultural understanding and friendship through international music, dance, games, food and crafts.
www.conyerscherryblossomfest.com
Georgia International Horse Park.
Callaway Garden’s Plant Fair & Sale
March 25th-28th
Vendors from our area and surrounding statesbring a wide variety of plants and unique garden items. You’ll find orchids, bonsai, woody shrubs, natives, annuals, perennials, garden art and many unique and hard to find items. Robin Lake Beach Dome www.callawaygardens.com
Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
March 26th - 28th
$6.00 general admission Reservations 770-599-0051 or www.fcft.net/ACOF Fayette YMCA Lodge House Theatre
215 Huiet Road Fayetteville
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Fri Mar 26, 2010
Family fun with a flashlight egg hunt and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.
Nash Farm Battlefield 4361 Jonesboro R. Hampton, GA
www.hcprd.org 770-288-7300
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