Dive-In Family Movie: Mars Needs Moms at Lake Lanier
WHEN: Sunday, September 4th at 9pm
WHERE: 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518
WHAT: Forget fighting for the armrest, the whole wave pool is the theater! Float, paddle, or recline for a family-friendly movie projected on a two-story screen above Georgia’s largest wave pool: Wild Waves at LanierWorld’s Family Fun Park!
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Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Super Heroes at Philips Arena
WHEN: Thursday September 8th – Sunday September 11th)
WHERE: 1 Philips Dr., Atlanta, GA 30303
WHAT: Calling all super heroes! Super Grover has lost his superness! Never fear, the fabulous five Super Heroes are here — featuring Elmo as Captain Fuzzy! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Zoe and all their furry friends are on a quest to put the “super” back in Super Grover.
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Target Family Thursdays at The Woodruff Arts Center
WHEN: Thursday, September 8th 9:30am-8pm
WHERE: 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
WHAT: Join the Woodruff Arts Center and its Divisions—the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art and Young Audiences—as they team up for Target® Family Thursdays, four FREE days of art-filled fun for the entire family. On September 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd, the Woodruff will serve up an exciting array of day-long educational arts experiences for toddlers, teens and every age in-between.
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Kidgits “Let’s Go to the Movies” at Town Center Mall
WHEN: Saturday, September 10th 1-3pm
WHERE: 400 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy, Kennesaw, GA 30144
WHAT: Kids are invited to join the whole club to take part in the movie-themed activities and giveaways. This event is sponsored by Marvon Williams Agency, Primrose School of Wade Green & Little Bears Indoor Playground.
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Fall Folklife Festival at Atlanta History Center
WHEN: Saturday, September 10th 11:00am- 4:00pm
WHERE: 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
WHAT: The Smith Family Farm site will include hands-on crafts, a petting zoo, farm-to-table activities, storytelling, and live music. Demonstrations of traditional folk arts, including pottery, wood turning, blacksmithing, and basket making are part of this family-fun day.
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“Turtle Tours” at the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum
WHEN: Saturday, September 10th 11:00am- 12:00pm
WHERE: 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
WHAT: Children ages 2-5. Through stories, hands-on exhibits and crafts, Museum mascots Sandy (chipmunk) and Spring (turtle) will introduce the youngest visitors to history. The tours are based on the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment program. Tours will last approximately 30 minutes.
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Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park
WHEN: Thursday September 8th – Sunday September 11th
WHERE: U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
WHAT: More than 400 artists and crafters from 38 States and two countries display their works for your appreciation and purchase. Daily live entertainment, Children’s Corner activities, clogging and crafter demonstrations throughout the event as well as fabulous festival foods.
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IronKids Alpharetta
WHEN: Sunday September 11th
WHERE: Athlete on-site registration and packet pick-up, IronKids Expo and finish will all take place at Wills Park behind the Alpharetta Community Center/Event Lawn. The race start and transition will take place at Wills Park pool and parking lot, located on Old Milton Parkway between Roswell Street and Wills Road at 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, 30009.
WHAT: Children ages 6-15 compete in age-appropriate distances with an emphasis on fitness, fun and safety. 6-8 year olds 50 yard swim 2 mile bike 500 yard run 9-11 year olds 150 yard swim 4 mile bike 1 mile run 12-15 year olds 300 yard swim 8 mile bike 2 mile run The cost to enter any IronKids is $50. Every participant will receive an “IronKids Finisher” T-shirt, a K-Swiss goodie bag, a K-dot finisher medal and the pride of calling themselves an IronKid. Registration is required.
