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THREE KINGS DAY Atlanta History Center JAN. 5. 1-5 P.M.
classes Toddler Thursdays. High Museum of Art. Create masterpieces to compliment the museum’s current exhibits. Ages 2-4. Thurs. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-7335000. Free with museum admission. Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; 5 and younger, free.
The Three Kings Day Festival is a holiday celebration featuring storytelling, music, live performances, traditional Mexican food and other familyfriendly activities. This year’s program is in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate and the Instituto de Mexico. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-814-4000. Adults, $16.50; Ages 13-18, $13; Ages 4-12, $11; 3 and younger, free. atlantahistorycenter.com.
Teen Open Studio. High Museum of Art. Jan. project create clay sculptures. Jan. 2. 4-7 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-7335000. Ages 14-18, free with high school identification. Kid’s Yoga. Cross Life Christian Montessori School. Parent and me yoga class open to the public. Jan. 3. 9:30 a.m. 1000 Hembree Rd., Roswell. Pre-register. 770-475-3812. Ages 2-6 with parent, free. Yoga for Kids. Johns Creek Yoga. Preschool and children’s yoga classes weekly on Sat. Ages 3-6, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; ages 7-9, 11 a.m.-noon. 11705 Jones Bridge Rd., Johns Creek. 678951-8841. $12. Saturday Morning Art Classes. Vinings School of Art. Take a drawing, painting or pottery class. Supplies included. Ages 2½-13. Sat. 10 and 11 a.m. 1675 Cumberland Pkwy., Smyrna. 678-213-4278. Pre-register. $15, siblings $12. Crafts at Lakeshore Learning. Lakeshore Learning. Make a different craft each week. Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4287 Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-578-3100. Free. Basket Weaving. McDaniel Farm. Hear about the early native Americans while learning how to weave a traditional basket. Jan. 4, 11, 18, and 25. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 3251 McDaniel Rd., Duluth. 770-904-3500. Pre-register. Ages 10 and older, $13. Girl of the Year Craft. American Girl. Make crafts inspired by the stories of the newest contemporary girl doll. Jan. 4. 9-11 a.m.; Jan. 5. Noon-2 p.m.; Jan. 9, 16, 23, and 30. 4-6 p.m. 1202 North Point Cir., Alpharetta. 877247-5223. Ages 8 and older, free. Home Depot Kid’s Workshop. All locations. Learn tool safety while building a craft and receive a kid-size orange apron. First Sat. of each month. Jan. 4. 9 a.m.-noon. Homedepot. com. Ages 5-12, Free. Gavel Club. Beulah Family Life Center. Learn the art of public speaking. Every Tues. 7-8 p.m. 2340 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur. dawnbreakerstm.com/youth. Ages 11-18, free; project books $10. Second Thursday Program. Southeastern Railway Museum. Parents and tots program including circle time, songs, activities, and a craft. Jan 9. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth. 770- 476-2013. Ages 2-12, $7 per child, 1 adult free, additional adult, $8.
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2014 Turtle Tours. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. Through stories, hands-on exhibits and crafts, museum mascots Sandy the chipmunk and Spring the turtle introduce the youngest visitors to history. Jan. 11. 11 a.m. 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. Donations encouraged. Magic Monday. Atlanta History Center. Program for toddlers and preschoolers introducing them to history in creative ways. Jan. 13. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-814-4000. Adults, $6.50; ages 12 and younger, $5.50. Lil’ Bean Heads Crafts. Bean Head Toys. Create an art project. Jan. 15. 3 p.m. 220 Johnson Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-851-2980. All ages, younger children may need assistance. Free. Basic Archery. Panola Mountain State Park. Take aim! Join a certified instructor to learn archery basics. Basic equipment provided. Jan. 18, 25-26. Times vary; pre-registration required. 2600 Highway 155 SW, Stockbridge. 770-389-7801. Ages 9 and older, $10; parking, 5. ArTLab. High Museum of Art. Jan class focuses on DJ and design classes. Jan. 25. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Ages 14-18, $20.
exhibits The Art of Jerry Pinkney. The High Museum of Art. Exhibit of the Caldecott Winner’s illustrations and art. Through Jan. 5. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. until 8 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. Adult, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; 5 and younger, free.
Family Fun Guide
Moneyville. The Children’s of Museum Atlanta. The interactive exhibit engages families in a city environment, visitors build math and problem-solving skills and learn the basics of economics. Open daily (except Wed.) through Jan. 12. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.5 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta. $12.75; younger than 1, free. Target Free Second Tuesday the second Tues. of every month (free admission starting at 1 p.m.) Marco Polo: Man & Myth. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Experience the story of the ultimate adventure traveler, Marco Polo. Follow Polo’s adventures and view a collection of more than 80 objects representing an epic journey that spanned 24 years and thousands of miles. Through Jan. 5. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. noon-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $17.50; ages 3-12, $15.50; 2 and younger, free. Wit in Wood. Heritage Sandy Springs. See the whittle work of Moses Robinson, from animals to dancing couples. Wed. and Sat. through April 2. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Atlanta. 404-851-9111. Adults $3; Ages 6-12, $1; 5 and younger, free.
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