Calendar Weebles Coast to Coast. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Prepare to be whisked away on a 50-state adventure on this educational traveling exhibit. June 8-Sept. 8. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, Atlanta. 404-659-5437. Adults and ages 2 and older, $12.75; younger than 2, free. Free admission starting at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month brought to you by Target Free Second Tuesday. Frogs: A Chorus of Colors. Georgia Aquarium. Features 15 species of frogs in more than 3,000 square feet of habitats, with hands-on and interactive activities. Sun.-Mon., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404581-4000. Admission price depends on date of visit; Adults, $28.95-$34.95; ages 3-12, $23.95-$28.95. LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Phipps Plaza. Come play, build and look at a variety of spectacular LEGO exhibits that will have all LEGO lovers amazed. Sun.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.,10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Last admission 2 hrs. before closing.) 3500 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta. 404-848-9252. Adult, $20.52; ages 3-12, $16.20, 2 and younger, free. Jim Henson Special Exhibitions. Center for Puppetry Arts. This long term exhibit profiles the life of Jim Henson and his most famous puppet, Kermit the Frog. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1404 Spring St., Atlanta. 404873-3391. Museum admission, $8.25. Free admission Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Quarry Exhibit at Stone Mountain. Stone Mountain Park. This outdoor display was developed to tell the story of an industry that played a significant part in the history of Stone Mountain. Mon.-Sun., dawn to dusk. 770-498-5690. U.S. Hwy 78 E., Stone Mountain. Free. Parking, $10. Centennial Olympic Games Exhibit. Atlanta History Center. Learn about the exciting 1996 Olympic Games that were held in Atlanta. Permanent exhibit. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun, noon-5:30 p.m. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-8144000. Adults, $16.50; ages 4-12, $11; 3 and younger, free. Dairies in DeKalb. DeKalb History Center. This exhibit focuses on the history of dairy farming in DeKalb County in the 20th century. Now through July 12. Mon.Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 101 East Court Sq., Decatur. 404-373-1088. Free.
TUNES FROM THE TOMBS Oakland Cemetery JUNE 8. 1-8 P.M. The third annual music festival features musicians performing among the historic cemetery’s extraordinary monuments. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and listen – and dance – to all music genres including folk, jazz and rock. Atlanta food trucks will serve tasty festival fare. Take advantage of the complimentary guided mini-tours. 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-688-2107. Adults, $15; kids ages 4-12, $5; 3 and younger, free.
movies Titans of the Wild. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Take a journey back in time to encounter some of the Earth’s most aweinspiring mammals that lived thousands of years before modern civilization. Through Aug. 15. See fernbankmuseum.org for show times. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. IMAX tickets: adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; 2 and younger, free. Under the Sea. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Explore some of the ocean’s most exotic and isolated undersea locations and experience face-to-face encounters with unusual creatures. Showing now through Sept. 5. See fernbankmuseum.org for show times. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-9296300. IMAX tickets: adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; 2 and younger, free. Atlantic Station: Movies in Central Park. Movies begin at dusk every Thursday. June 6, Sherlock Homes; June 13, Skyfall; June 20, Hunger Games; June 27, Man on a Ledge. 1380 Atlantic Dr., Atlanta. 404-7331221. Free.
Covering America. Booth Western Art Museum. An exhibit displaying the Saturday Evening Post covers in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Through Sept. 29. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 1-5 p.m. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville. 770-387-1300. Adults, $10; ages 12 and younger, free.
Mall of Georgia: Movies Under the Stars. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and enjoy a movie every Saturday night. June 1, Chasing Mavericks; June 8, The Odd Life of Timothy Green; June 15, Parental Guidance; June 22, Rise of the Guardians; June 29, Here comes the Boom. Kid’s activities and concessions open at 5 p.m. Movies start at 9 p.m. 333 Buford Dr., Buford. 678-482-8788. Free.
Wit in Wood. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. See the whittle work of Moses Robinson, from animals to dancing couples. Through April 2014. Open Wed. and Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Sandy Springs. 404-8519111. Adults, $3; ages 6-12, $1; 5 and younger, free.
Johns Creek: Movies at Newton Park. Watch family-friendly movies on a huge inflatable screen. Pre-show activities include an inflatable moonwalk, face painting and other children’s activities. Movies TBA. Show dates are June 8, July 13 and Aug. 24. 3150 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek. 678-512-3200. Free
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Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center: Movies Under the Stars. During the summer each movie is at a different park. June 8, Here Comes the Boom at Flat Shoals Park. July 27, Escape From Planet Earth at Panhandle Park. Aug. 10, Jack the Giant Slayer at International Park. See claytonparks.com. 770-477-3766. Free. Stone Mountain: Movies on Main. A free outdoor movie series shown on a giant screen. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. June 22, July 20 and Aug. 17. Movies start at sundown. 922 Main St., Stone Mountain. 770-879-4971. Free. Fox Theatre: Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival. Celebrate a few of the big hits. June 14, Raiders of the Lost Ark at 7:30 p.m.; June 15, Saturday Morning Cartoons at 10 a.m.; June 15, Oz at 7:30 p.m.; June 21, 42 at 7:30 p.m.; June 22, Finding Nemo at 2 p.m.; June 23, The Birds at 4 p.m. 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 855-285-8499. Adults, $10; ages 12 and younger, $5.
nature Artifact ID and Day of Discovery. Etowah Indian Mounds. An archaeologist will speak at 11 a.m. and professionals will be on hand to identify and date artifacts brought in by the public. June 1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 813 Indian Mounds Rd. SW, Cartersville. 770-387-3747. Adults, $5.50; ages 6-17, $3.50; younger than 6, $1. Atlanta Audubon Beginners Bird Walk. Hard Labor Creek State Park. Learn about birds, habitats and conservation. June 9. 8 a.m.-noon. 5 Hard Labor Creek Rd., Rutledge. 706-5573001. Free. Parking, $5. Frog Slog. Panola Mountain State Park. Learn how to identify frogs by their calls. Be prepared to get wet, muddy and bring a flashlight. June 15. 7-9 p.m.. 2600 Hwy. 155 SW, Stockbridge. 770-389-7801. Pre-register. $5/person. Parking, $5.
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