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ATLANTA SCIENCE FESTIVAL
classes Yoga for Kids. Johns Creek Yoga. Preschool and children’s yoga classes each Sat. Ages 3-6, 9:3010:30 a.m.; ages 7-9, 11 a.m.-noon. 11705 Jones Bridge Rd., Johns Creek. 678-951-8841. $12. Saturday Morning Art Classes. Vinings School of Art. Take a drawing, painting or pottery class. Supplies included. Ages 2-13. Sat. 10 and 11 a.m. 1675 Cumberland Pkwy., Smyrna. 678-2134278. 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. 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. March 1. 9 a.m.-noon. Homedepot.com. Ages 5-12, free. Marie-Grace & Cecile’s Embroidered Card Craft. American Girl. Sew a dancer’s silhouette on an embroidery card. March 3. 4-6 p.m. 1202 North Point Cir., Alpharetta. 877-247-5223. Ages 8 and older, 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. Lil’ Bean Heads Crafts. Bean Head Toys. Create an art project. March 5 and 19. 3 p.m. 220 Johnson Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-851-2980. All ages, younger children may need assistance. Free. Isabelle’s Funky Fashion Headpiece Craft. American Girl. Create a decorative headpiece for dolls. March 6, 13, 20, and 27. 4-6 p.m. 1202 North Point Cir., Alpharetta. 877-247-5223. Ages 8 and older, free. Toddler Thursdays. High Museum of Art. Create masterpieces to complement the museum’s current exhibits. Ages 2-4. Thurs. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Free with museum admission. Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; 5 and younger, free. Mommy and Me Preschool Program. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Different activities each week. March 6, 13, 20, and 27. 10 and 11:30 a.m. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117. Recommended for ages 3-5. Adults, $7.50; ages 4-12, $5.50; ages 3 and younger, free. Teen Open Studio. High Museum of Art. DIY painting projects. March 6. 4-7 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-5000. 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. March 7. 9:30 a.m. 1000 Hembree Rd., Roswell. 770-475-3812. Reservations required. Ages 2-6 with parent, free.
70 Atlanta Parent March 2014
30 Atlanta Locations. MARCH 22-29 Exploration Expo at Centennial Olympic Park. MARCH 29. 11 A.M.-4 P.M. Scientists invade Atlanta for a week-long festival at more than 30 metro-area locations. Family-friendly science exhibits, demonstrations, workshops and performances include Super Hero Science Night at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Drum Lines and Sound Waves at Georgia Perimeter College, storytimes at many Clayton county libraries and Chemical on the Green at Kennesaw State University. The week concludes with a free Exploration Expo on March 29 featuring mindbending games, exhibits and science-oriented live performances at Centennial Olympic Park. 265 Park Ave., Atlanta. Event costs vary. atlantasciencefestival.org.
Discovering Dolls. McDaniel Farm. Learn about the history of dolls and make one to take home. March 8 and 29. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 3251 McDaniel Rd., Duluth. 770-904-3500. Pre-register. Ages 9 and older, $10. 2014 Turtle Tours. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. Introduce history through stories, hands-on exhibits and crafts, museum mascots Sandy the chipmunk and Spring the turtle. March 8. 11 a.m. 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. Recommended for ages 2-5. Donations encouraged. How to Ride a Bike for Kids. Washington ParkAtlanta Beltline. Introduction to riding a bike. March 9. 2-4 p.m.1125 Lena St., Atlanta. 404-446-4410. Free. Second Thursday Program. Southeastern Railway Museum. Parents and tots program including circle time, songs, activities, and a craft. March 13. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth. 770- 476-2013. Ages 2-12, $7 per child, 1 adult free, additional adult, $8. Pioneer School. McDaniel Farm. Experience a traditional 1800’s school day with games, spelling bees and chores. Wear period dresses or overalls. March 22. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 3251 McDaniel Rd., Duluth. 770-9043500. Pre-register. Ages 7 and older, $15.
Family Fun Guide
ArTLab. High Museum of Art. DJ and design classes. March 29. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Ages 14-18, $20. Rebecca’s Charity Box Craft. American Girl. Decorate a charity box to collect spare change. March 30. 1-3 p.m. 1202 North Point Cir., Alpharetta. 877-247-5223. Ages 8 and older, free.
exhibits Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door. High Museum of Art. Exhibit of Abelardo Morell’s photography places everyday objects in a variety of settings. Through May 18. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. until 8 p.m. Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-7335000. Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; ages 5 and younger, free. Hidden Heroes. Museum of Design. See the design history of common objects like the paper clip, zipper, and light bulb. Through May 11. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed. until 8 p.m. Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1315 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-979-6455. Adults, $10; ages 6-17, $5; ages 5 and younger, free.
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