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10 Publisher’s Note

11 Parent

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Celebrates

Learn an Activity With Your Kids

These five Atlanta-area families are learning new skills and hobbies together – and discovering the deeper teachings of shared learning.

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After a Dyslexia Diagnosis

If your child has been diagnosed with dyslexia, it may seem scary, but there is hope and advice available.

The Homework Battle

Make homework easier for both you and your children with some simple tips that honor their natural energy.

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20 Up Close & Personal:

This month is a special birthday at the Atlanta Parent office.

Don’t miss our fun comparison of kids in 1983 and now.

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Words of humor & wisdom

Family Fun Guide 45

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Airshows, Toddler Fun

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Atlanta Parent’s Family Festival

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Publisher’s Note Happy Birthday, Atlanta Parent!

In 1983, incredibly 35 years ago, the idea for Atlanta Parent started to take shape. Our first issue came out as an eight-page newspaper in October, and my husband Mark and I distributed 5,000 copies around metro Atlanta. We had no idea what we were doing and how much we had to learn.

Atlanta Parent is actually celebrating two milestones this month – the founding of the magazine, then called Capers for Kids, and the 15th year for our annual Family Festival. The festival is our way to connect with our readers for a day of fun and give back to the community.

The journey has been like a rollercoaster – nonstop, fast-paced, sometimes thrilling, sometimes hair-raising, but such an interesting trip, who wouldn’t want to be along for the ride?

We started with thousands of readers and now we have an audience of more than 400,000 moms and dads. Our advertisers have grown from four to many. Some advertisers have been with us since the 1980s, when many of our current readers were children. It’s so amazing to realize that a second generation of parents depend on our magazine or atlantaparent.com for advice, family fun and for products and services that help busy parents.

Atlantaparent.com is a “must destination” for all metro parents, and is the web address that pops up in online searches for the best things to do in Atlanta with kids, summer camps, birthday parties, schools, playgrounds and more.

It’s hard to believe that the first year of our Family Festival, we worried it might be a flop. WSB’s Family to Family program helped us launch and promote it, and continues to partner with us today. The festival was so successful, I had to leave in the middle of the day to buy more prizes.

Every year the festival entertains thousands of families and benefits a community organization, this year Easterseals of North Georgia.

So much has changed in those 35 years but the magazine’s mission has not: We still strive to provide the most comprehensive local information on parenting and the best guide to all the fun activities for metro Atlanta families. That won’t change, even 35 years from now.

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ATLANTA PARENT THROUGH THE DECADES

1980s 1983: Publisher Liz White and her late husband Mark produce their first eightpage newspaper, Capers for Kids, from their dining room. A total 5,000 copies were hand delivered.

Happy Birthday, Atlanta Parent!

We are celebrating a special milestone at the Atlanta Parent offices – 35 years!

Atlanta was a lot different in the ‘80s when it all began, but one thing has remained the same, Atlanta Parent is the trusted, local source for all things parenting. We look forward to serving even more families for years to come.

1985: Atlanta Parent moves into an office space and hires its first employees.

1987: The name changes to Atlanta Parent.

1990s Mid-1990s: The magazine’s coverage area expands from Fulton, DeKalb and Cobb to include the 12-county metro Atlanta.

1996: The first Camp Expo was held at North Point Mall, giving parents a one-stop resource to find a great summer camp.

1997: Atlanta Parent moves to its current office in Dunwoody. In August, the magazine’s format changes from newspaper size to a magazine with a glossy cover.

1997: Cover Kids contest is introduced, and six Atlanta kids are featured on covers annually.

2000s 2001: Atlanta Parent launches atlantaparent. com.

2002: Liz White is named Parenting Publications of America’s Publisher of the Year.

2003: The first Family Festival (originally Family Block Party) was created to give back to the community in celebration of our 20th year.

2004: Atlanta Parent’s Camp Guide publishes as a go-to resource for summer camps.

2009: Atlanta Parent introduces our Annual Education Guide.

2010s 2010: Laura White Powell is named associate publisher.

2013: Atlanta Parent’s staff is now 12 full and part-time staff members 2017: Atlanta Parent’s website undergoes a redesign to make it more user friendly, with more information and links.

2018: Atlanta Parent reaches an audience of 400,000-plus parents every month online and in print.

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The year at a glance: l Population of the Atlanta metro area was 2.2 million l Average cost of gas was $1.16 per gallon

1983

A Kid Favorite Toys: Easy-Bake Oven, Cabbage Patch Kids and Big Wheels

Top Board Games:

l Average cost of a family home was $72,000

Trivial Pursuit, Mall Madness, Mouse Trap, Life

l About 50 percent of high school graduates attended college

Popular Video Games:

l Rented movies, VHS tapes from Blockbuster stores. The top family movies were “Big Bird in China,” “It’s an Adventure, Charlie Brown” and “A Christmas Story”

Fads and Gadgets:

Mario Brothers, The Oregon Trail and Frogger, played on Atari or Nintendo game systems

Smurfs, Friendship Bracelets, Caboodles, Trapper Keeper

Go-To for Frozen Treats: A box of Popsicles from the grocery store

Birthday Parties: Most often in homes and occasionally at Chuck E. Cheese’s and roller skating rinks; party invites are mailed

l Eating out was a special treat and we went to Piccadilly cafeterias, Shoney’s, McDonald’s or The Varsity l Photos were shot with a camera and film sent off to be developed. Then the photos were shown to classmates and mailed to relatives l We shopped at a local store for toys, clothing, school supplies, etc.

Thank You Notes: Hand-written and sent through the mail

Music:

“Enjoy your kids.

They grow up way too soon!”

Liz White, publisher of Atlanta Parent and mom to a young daughter in 1983.

Cassette tapes played on a boombox.

Popular songs were “Beat It”, Michael Jackson; “Like a Prayer”, Madonna; “Africa”, Toto; “Livin’ on a Prayer”, Bon Jovi

Backyard Play: Swing sets and occasionally trampolines

l Went to a grocery store with a hand-written list

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’s Life Favorite Toys: American Girl, Fingerlings, Hatchimal and anything with a screen

2018

Top Board Games:

The year at a glance: l Population of the Atlanta metro area is 5.3 million l Average cost of gas is $2.83 per gallon l Average cost of a family home is $228,000

Pandemic, Spot It!, Hedbanz, Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game

l About 70 percent of high school graduates attend college

Popular Video Games: Minecraft and Fortnite, often played on Nintendo Switch or Xbox game systems.

Fads and Gadgets: Fidget Spinners, Silly Bandz, Pokemon, Pikmi Pops, L.O.L. Surprise!

Go-To for Popsicles:

l Watch movies on cable, Netflix or Amazon Prime or rent from Redbox. The top family movies are “Incredibles 2,” “Christopher Robin” and “Isle of Dogs”

King of Pops or Steel City Pops gourmet pops

Birthday Parties: Rarely in homes, more often in public parks, tea houses, gaming or sports activity centers; invites by email or Facebook

l We eat out almost all the time, from fast food to fine dining restaurants

Thank You Notes: Email or video chat.

Music: Music streamed on the phone with Spotify and Apple music. Popular songs are “In My Feelings”, Drake; “Sweetener”, Ariana Grande; “Finesse”, Cardi B and Bruno Mars; Kidz Bop collections

Backyard Play: Nope. It’s parks or an indoor activity center

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“Put down your phones. Engage with your kids without a screen.”

Laura Powell, associate publisher of Atlanta Parent and mom to two young children in 2018.

l Photos are taken with a smartphone and posted instantly on Facebook, Instagram and other social media sites l Shop online for everything at Amazon.com or other online retailers l We order grocery pick-up or delivery using an app

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Good StUff

THINGS WE LIKE Girl Scouts and STEM Girl Scouts recently revealed 30 new badges for STEM such as cybersecurity, space science, robotics and environmental stewardship to help ages 5 to 18 explore new topics. Members can learn how to build robots, how the internet works, how astronomers conduct investigations and more while earning these new badges.

Visit girlscouts.org to learn more.

Kid-Friendly Speaker Jooki is a screen-free music player perfect for toddlers or younger kids. The speaker holds uploaded songs, but can also connect to music streaming services like Spotify, so you can make custom playlists for kids. Kids use figures to choose which song or story will be played, and it starts when the figurine is placed on top.

Available at jooki.rocks or Amazon.com for $199.99.

Free National Park Entry for Fourth Graders With the Every Kid in a Park program, fourth graders can visit National Parks and Historic Sites for a year for free. If you visit a site that charges an entrance fee or vehicle entrance fees, the pass admits all children younger than 16 and up to three adults for free. Visit everykidinapark.gov to learn more and claim a pass.

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Xbox Adaptive Controller Kids with limited mobility can now play with a controller made just for them. In partnership with gamers, as well as guidance from accessibility experts, this controller was created to feature large, programmable buttons and a surface area with easy-to-press controls. Available at Microsoft stores and gamestop.com for $99.99.

Limited Edition IKEA Kids IKEA just launched a colorful and fun toy and game collection for kids available in stores this month. The collection is called “LUSTIGT” and includes coloring sheets, a puzzle, a jump rope, a weaving loom and more, all with the IKEA touch. Available in stores only; prices vary.

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EVENTS FOR A CAUSE

Georgia Center for Child Advocacy Cheer for Children Masquerade Ball Live entertainment, chef stations and silent and live auctions. Funds raised through the auction will help support core programs and the mission to help abused children as well as those who have witnessed violence.

Oct. 19. 7-11:30 p.m. The Foundry at Puritan Mill: 916 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW, Atlanta. 678-904-2880. $200 and up. georgiacenterforchildadvocacy.org

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Tower of Talent HomeAid Project Playhouse A custom-built playhouse will be given away to benefit HomeAid’s mission to help homeless families and individuals through housing and outreach. Beginning in mid-November, the playhouse will be displayed at Avalon in Alpharetta, and an online raffle to win the playhouse is Nov. 23-Dec.13. To enter and to learn more, visit homeaidatlanta.org

Atlanta’s talented kids will sing, dance and perform in this musical showcase. The Tower of Talent benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s music therapy program. Oct. 20. 7:30 p.m. Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at City Springs: 237 Johnson Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-785-4483. $35 and up. Recommended for ages 5 and older. choa.org Photo by Ben Rose Photography

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YOU CAN DO IT!

by Sherry Crawley

H

ow many activities do your kids have?

Soccer, saxophone, robotics club, ballet, birdwatching, Legos, yearbook, archery, theater, debate team … the list of activities any one kid cycles through over the years can be long.

Now, how many do you have?

The rush of work and the demands of family make it challenging for adults to have the time and energy for enrichment. Yet, research shows having hobbies or learning new skills can make us more productive professionally, healthier and less stressed.

What do you and your kids like to do together? What have you always wanted to try? Finding shared interests may lead to benefits for you and your entire family.

Whether you have always dreamed of knitting rad sweaters or feeling a rush of adrenaline on a skateboard, finding overlapping passions can lead to quality time.

These five Atlanta-area families are learning new skills and hobbies together – and discovering the deeper teachings of shared learning.

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Share an Activity With Your Kids

Stay Calm and Do Yoga …

Together!

Candace Tomlinson-Bell and her 3-year-old daughter Tomlinson-Bell practiced yoga a bit in college, but didn’t practice it again until her daughter, Harper Leigh had the opportunity to try it at school. They are now exploring the value of yoga together – and having a great time.

“After seeing her teach at my daughter’s school, we took some family yoga classes with Kelly McCool with McCool Kids Yoga. Now, my daughter and I have matching pink yoga mats, and we pull them out during the day and do the activities from class. The activities are for a pair. We have to look at each other, breathe and work together.”

“My daughter recently said, ‘peace begins with me,’ and did an exercise with her fingers that she learned in yoga. That has stuck with her. I want her to be able to calm herself, to connect with herself.

Unlike other sports, you can do yoga for the rest of your life. I think that is wonderful – that she can carry on with yoga and share it with others.”

There are so many benefits of practicing yoga – and so many ways to learn! From online resources like cosmickids.com to in-person classes with mccollkidsyoga.com or others, stretch and be healthy together. atlantaparent.com

Picking Up Speed Mike Koerber and his 10-year-old son Koerber, who works for an education nonprofit, ran some in high school and college, but with the goal of staying in shape for soccer.

The idea of running for the fun and fitness of it kicked into high gear when his oldest son, Caleb got interested. Now they are improving their skills together.

“I got back into running about four years ago through becoming an Atlanta Track Club member. It’s pretty rewarding to win your age group in a race.” Sharing that sense of achievement is part of what motivates him to get stronger and faster while teaching his son better running techniques.

His kids are all involved in Kilometer Kids, Atlanta Track Club’s youth program.

“Running is a great way for kids to learn to push their limits and achieve more than they thought possible since it is very doable to improve your times if you put in the dedication to it.” For his oldest son, lessons learned on the track have translated into perseverance and mental toughness in other aspects of life. “We recently did a race together where we both didn’t really run as well as we had hoped for a variety of reasons. Despite our disappointment, it was encouraging to see we were both committed to improving and doing better next time.”

Joining the Atlanta Track Club has given Koerber and his son shared opportunities and access to a support team. Learn more about the Club’s programs at atlantatrackclub.org

Determined to Have a Green Thumb Desiree Lawrence and her 2-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter Lawrence is a self-professed city girl who grew up in the Bronx in New York City. Now she and her children, Kieran and Erin Stephens are enjoying the bounty of their backyard as they learn to garden.

Working with her grandmother’s gardening tools, Lawrence found that, “There is something ancient about hands in the dirt, making something grow.”

“It was trial and error. We have five garden beds, and we grew from seeds. We watched YouTube videos to learn about the germination process, and a friend who knows a lot about gardening gave us advice. The second year, we moved our garden from the front yard to the back to do even more. We planted quick growing veggies like peas to keep the kids excited. We were learning during a difficult time in our family’s life. Growing things was healing – and we are flourishing along with the garden.”

Lawrence recommends connecting with friends who are interested in gardening and relying on online resources like Pinterest for inspiration.

Being Each Other’s Guitar Hero Margaret Evans and her 9-year-old son Although she grew up singing and taking voice lessons, Evans, the children’s ministry director at Shallowford Presbyterian Church, had never picked up a guitar until a year ago.

“I was getting a kick out of watching my older son, Candler learn to play guitar, channeling my dream through him! His instructor, David with Kids Guitar Atlanta, was just so patient and engaging. When I asked David if he could teach me too, he said of course! Now my younger son, Bryson and I both take lessons, practice together and support each other.”

“It’s fun to have a common interest to talk about.

My dad was a music junkie. He took me to concerts like Lollapalooza, where I can remember sitting on the lawn listening to Pearl Jam. I hope to give my sons that kind of connection to music. And the flip side is that the kids I work with at church love that I know their music. I’m learning it by hearing my son play the songs that are relevant to them today.”

Do you and your kid want to play together? Buy an inexpensive or used guitar and consider lessons (kidsguitaratlanta.com) or start out with YouTube videos!

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YOU CAN DO IT! Rocks, Risks and Rewards Jeff Gillespie and his 12 and 7-year-old sons Gillespie and his boys, Theo and Quinn discovered bouldering – rock climbing without harnesses and ropes – four years ago on a trip to Colorado; they watched climbers scale walls of rock and had to get into the action themselves. They have since traveled to different parts of Georgia and beyond to grow their skills.

Gillespie said a humid summer day in Alabama turned them into committed climbers. “We climbed for an hour before a rainstorm hit. We had to hike about 1.5 miles to the car in water that was almost anklehigh at times. We were all soaked, laughing, splashing in the puddles and just having a phenomenal time.”

Bouldering is physically and emotionally rewarding; Gillespie is reaching personal fitness goals, and watching his boys learn lessons of perseverance and problem-solving is the real gain of their time climbing together. “You will fail on a boulder problem 80 percent of the time, unless you are doing something easy. So, you must accept that you cannot always initially succeed, and you must get up and go at it again. The children are learning to trust their bodies, to understand that limitations of their minds, and how to push through those self-imposed limitations.”

Gillespie and his sons learned safe bouldering techniques at climbing gyms, and they practice at local spots like Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge. Visit the park’s Nature Center and website gastateparks.org/panolamountain to learn more.

WHAT’S FUN TO DO TOGETHER? Ask your kids what they’d like to do or try one of these ideas: n Archery n Ballet n Baking n Biking n Birdwatching n Carpentry n Coding n Cooking n Fishing n Genealogy n Knitting n Painting n Photography n Musical Instrument n Robotics n Sewing n Sculpting n Skiing n Foreign Language n Swimming n Tennis

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Bring Some BOO to your Block!

Try one of these ideas to organize a neighborhood contest for family-friendly Halloween fun.

by Kimberly Blaker

n Craziest Costume

Pass out fliers inviting all the neighborhood kids to meet at your house an hour before trick-or-treating begins. Give everyone a name tag when they arrive. Then each child and adult can fill out a voting slip.

Include best costume, scariest, funniest, most creative and more. Hand out a special prize to the winners of each category. And don’t forget a small consolation prize for all children who participate.

n Most Ghoulish Yard

Invite everyone in the neighborhood to join in a decorating contest.

You could have a few categories such as scariest, cutest, silliest and best overall. Set a decorating deadline for Oct. 21. Provide delivery instructions on the flier so every house in the neighborhood can vote for the addresses they like best. Also, mention that neighbors should view all the houses after Oct. 21 and deliver their votes to you by a specified date. Ask some of the participating neighbors to help you make up fun “Scariest House” and other signs. Then post them in the yards of the winning homes.

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n Funniest Carved Pumpkin

Ask the neighborhood to join you in a carved pumpkin contest. You can schedule a date and time when everyone will meet with their pumpkins at your home or a neighborhood park. Suggest everyone who participates pitch in $2 per pumpkin for a jackpot.

To keep it fair, allow only one pumpkin per child. Prepare numbered cards in advance so each pumpkin will have its own number. Then have everyone fill out a voting slip. The carver of the winning pumpkin gets the jackpot. You could also pass out small goody bags for all the kids who participate.

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A scarecrow can be a great addition to your yard during the autumn season.

Whether you choose to make him scary or goofy, building one can be a fun learning process for your family.

How to Build a Scarecrow Face

A burlap sack, used to protect trees, is perfect for making the head. An old pair of pantyhose or an old pillow case also works.

Use plastic grocery bags to stuff inside, or some of the same stuffing you used to fill the body. Decorate the face with permanent markers, acrylic paint, or cut out felt shapes and glue on with a glue gun.

Clothing

Visit your local thrift store, look in the back of your closet, or ask your relatives if they have any plaid shirts, jeans or overalls they were planning to get rid of. Collect these items as well as gloves, old shoes or boots and socks for the hands and feet. Feel free to accessorize with hats, bandanas or overalls.

Tips

n Avoid using newspaper to stuff your scarecrow because rain will cause the body to become soft and shapeless. n Before adding the head, find where you want to position your scarecrow in the garden, don’t add until your scarecrow can support itself.

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You will need wood that is about two meters long, such as a wooden tomato stake, a broom or a rake handle. Take your wooden stakes and create a cross, then nail, screw or tie the pieces together. When the wood is secure start adding the clothing and stuffing.

Stuffing

Gather some old pantyhose, straw, leaves, grass clippings, wood chips, rags or toy fill to stuff your pieces. You will also need wire or twine to tie the ends of the pants, arms or head to secure the stuffing inside.

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More than 100 scarecrows created by area schools, artists, designers, families and businesses will be perched throughout the garden Oct. 2-31. atlantabg.org

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The public, city and county schools and school organizations show their group, business or school’s creativity and personality by making and displaying scarecrows each October.

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Bring Some BOO to your Block! n Best Halloween Game

Hand out fliers to everyone in the neighborhood or on your street to hold a Halloween game day. Ask each participating house to set up a Halloween kids game in their front yard. Participating houses can give out small prizes such as stickers or treats to each kid who plays their game. Kids can wander the neighborhood playing the games for the afternoon. When they’re done, have each child fill out a ballot for the most fun Halloween game. Then post sign in the yard of the winner.

Mummy Relay Race: Divide kids into teams of two, and have one child wrap the other in toilet paper from head to toe as quickly as possible, then the first “mummy” to race across the finish line wins.

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n Scariest Scarecrow

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Ask your neighbors to participate in a scariest scarecrow contest.

To keep the scarecrows safe until voting, set a specific day when the scarecrows should be displayed in everyone’s yards. Have everyone in the neighborhood, whether they participate by making a scarecrow or not, hand-deliver their vote to you by the end of the day that the scarecrows are set out. Then deliver a yard sign to the winning home.

n Creepiest Food

Hold a simple neighborhood potluck Halloween party. Each participating family should be instructed to bring a Halloweenthemed food or dessert. Place a numbered card next to each dish.

Then have everyone fill out a ballot for the cutest, grossest, funniest and scariest food. Once the winners are announced, take photos of the families next to their creepy food. Then everyone can dig in and eat the yummy dishes and treats.

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Slice cheese slices into quarters. Wrap 4 pieces of dough around each hot dog and 1/4 slice of cheese to look like “bandages,” stretching dough slightly to completely cover hot dog. About 1/2 inch from one end of each hot dog, separate “bandages” so hot dog shows through for “face.”

On ungreased large cookie sheet, place wrapped hot dogs (cheese side down); spray dough lightly with cooking spray. Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until dough is light golden brown and hot dogs are hot.

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BUDGETFRIENDLY COSTUMES Purchasing Halloween costumes year after year can get expensive. Here are a few wants to save. n Costume swap with friends. Does

your child have a specific character in mind for this year’s costume? It’s a good chance one of his friends was this character last year. Talk with other parents to see if they would be interested in swapping costumes from the previous year. n Shop at thrift stores. Some local

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n Look in non-Halloween sections.

You would be surprised how Halloween costumes in the costume section of the store may be marked up. Grab a pair of fairy wings, a superhero mask, or princess dress from the toy aisle. n Search for ideas online. Pinterest

and other inspirational sites and blogs are full of homemade costume ideas. Gather ideas and head to the craft store for supplies – it is surprising what can be made from common items. n Visit the dollar store. Looking for

props or accessories to top off a costume?

Pick up a princess wand or witch hat from a local dollar store, and cheap bags of candy, too. n Raid the dress-up box. Most kids already own costumes and accessories to play dress up. Dig through the box and let them pick which character to be this year. Another idea is to buy a more general costume your child will dress-up in all year: a doctor, cowboy, princess or pirate, so it will be used more than just once. atlantaparent.com

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A DYSLEXIA DIAGNOSIS: NOW WHAT?

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Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms which result in individuals having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading.

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hen Karen Huppertz’s son Cameron was diagnosed with dyslexia, she felt fear and sadness.

“I didn’t know how I was going to get him through high school and then college,” she says.

The psychologist that tested second grader Cameron recommended sending him to a special school for students with dyslexia, the Schenck School of Atlanta, but there were no openings.

Huppertz decided to bring Cameron to one of the School’s summer camps, and something wonderful happened.

“He hopped in the car and said ‘I get it mom.

They taught me the way I need to learn.’’’

The next year there was an opening, and Cameron attended the Schenck School, then transitioned into a regular classroom in fifth grade.

He graduated from high school with honors, and went to Florida State University for college. He is currently a social media marketing manager.

Huppertz says the reason she volunteers (and is now president) of the International Dyslexia Association Georgia Branch is to let parents know their child will be okay.

If your child has been diagnosed with dyslexia, it may seem scary, but there is hope and advice available to help support those who struggle with dyslexia. atlantaparent.com

Embrace Your Child’s Strengths When the parents of potential students at Atlanta Speech School’s Wardlaw School come to the admissions office, they are asked to write down three adjectives that describe their child.

“They name all the wonderful things their children are,” says Brandi Kenner, Director of Research and Innovation at the Atlanta Speech School, and the parent of two children with dyslexia. “We say look at all of the things you’ve named. Your child is so much more than the dyslexia that seems so big right now.”

Ellen Hill, Director of Community Engagement at the Schenck School, says she tells parents at the initial meeting, “It may seem a little scary, but a dyslexia diagnosis means your child has a great, creative brain. However, because their brain is wired differently, it is going to be difficult for them to learn to read.”

Hill says the goal is to help children with dyslexia close the gap between what they are achieving and their potential.

Arm Yourself with Research Huppertz says strong, factual, research-based information is a must for any parent of a child who has been diagnosed with dyslexia. She encourages parents to visit the IDA’s website (dyslexiaida.org) for a provider list of schools, psychologists and tutors. “The IDA’s focus is on making sure the individuals who are working with children are doing things that are researchbased. We want parents to have a place where they can get answers. We make sure we are providing accurate, researchbased information to parents and professionals,” she says.

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Myths versus Facts n Myth: Dyslexics are not intelligent. n Fact: Dyslexics are usually of average to gifted intelligence. n Myth: Dyslexia is a visual problem – dyslexics see letters backwards. n Fact: Dyslexia is a neurobiological language-based learning disability. Dyslexics have problems identifying the separate speech sounds within a word and/or learning the letters that represent those sounds. n Myth: Dyslexia can be cured. n Fact: Dyslexia is a life-long challenge, but with the proper remediation, dyslexics can have academic success. n Myth: More boys than girls have dyslexia. n Fact: According to Understood.org, dyslexia affects both genders in equal numbers. n Myth: Dyslexics just need to try harder. n Fact: Practicing more the wrong way can frustrate dyslexics.

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A DYSLEXIA DIAGNOSIS: NOW WHAT? Plug into Support There are many places in Atlanta for parents of children with dyslexia to find support. Most of the schools with instruction geared specifically to students with dyslexia provide informational meetings. Huppertz says the IDA does multiple outreach meetings such as “Dyslexia 101” or “Experience Dyslexia,” which address dyslexia and dysgraphia and are open to the public. The Wardlaw School also holds informational meetings for parents.

“We provide a lot of meetings with parents and opportunities for education for families so they have a better understanding of what it is their child is struggling with and what they need to know to proceed,” says Debbie Dreas, Upper School Director of the Wardlaw School.

At Swift School of Atlanta, faculty and staff encourage parents to seek out a support group. “There is comfort and community in people going through the same thing,” says Roni Battoglia, Lower Division Director at Swift.

Advocacy is Key After a child receives a dyslexia diagnosis, it is important for parents to understand their child’s educational rights, the IEP (Individualized Education Plan) process and the accommodations their child should receive to help him or her succeed.

“We want to teach parents to be the best advocates that they can be for their children,” says Sondra Mims, Lower School Director of the Wardlaw School.

It is also important to teach students to do the same for themselves.

“We also teach our students how to advocate for themselves,” says Angela Robertson, Director of Admission and Enrollment Management at Swift. “We call that filling up their tool boxes.”

Get the instruction your child needs It’s important for parents of children with dyslexia to find the right instruction for their children’s needs.

“We have found that a systematic, sequential approach is a prescription that works,” Hill says.

Often times this is the Orton-Gillingham approach, which is characterized by multisensory, structured and systematic teaching that is based in language and direct instruction.

The Swift School hosts free workshops led by faculty and staff and visiting experts, which are open to the public.

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“We offer a couple of different courses that give parents a taste of what their children are learning in the classroom,” says Natalie Felix, Orton-Gillingham Fellow-inTraining at Swift. Felix whose 25-year-old dyslexic son struggled in public school, says it is so important for parents of children with dyslexia to find the right instruction for their kids. “We want to be in partnership with parents so we can support them as much as possible,” Felix says.

The earlier the intervention, the less time it should take. When a child moves from a mainstream classroom setting into a private setting with more intense phonics instruction, they usually make gains faster.

“The goal is to remediate and then get the student back to the regular classroom,” Huppertz says.

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Before the Diagnosis: Reading Red Flags For a comprehensive list of warning signs by age, The Schenck School’s Red Flag Checklist (Schenck.org) and a list at The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity (dyslexia.yale.edu) are great resources.

Observe your child for these red flags: n Difficulty rhyming n Difficulty learning and remembering letters of the alphabet n Mispronounces familiar words n Complains about reading being hard n A family history of reading problems (dyslexia is hereditary) n Avoids reading out loud n Doesn’t associate letters with sounds

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A DYSLEXIA DIAGNOSIS: NOW WHAT? Resources for Dyslexia Private Schools

Dyslexia is the primary focus of these metro-Atlanta private schools: n Atlanta Speech School’s Wardlaw School atlantaspeechschool.org

Work smarter, not harder One of the myths about children with dyslexia is that they “just need to work harder.” If a child is having trouble reading, but is not yet diagnosed, teachers may encourage reading drills to learn sight words. But without specific language instruction, Huppertz says, more reading doesn’t help the dyslexic.

“Getting a dyslexic student the proper instruction reduces the assistance they need at home. Once you know the things you can do to help, make it fun. It shouldn’t be more work,” she says.

Since children with dyslexia need to learn language with a multisensory approach, Huppertz suggests fun ways to learn letters and words such as writing in shaving cream and sand or using Wonder

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When a parent tells Hill that his or her child has been diagnosed with dyslexia she says, “That’s fantastic! You have brought another child with dyslexia into the world. They think outside the box, and in our world that is what we need. If they learn a really good phonetic approach, they will succeed at reading.

Then, when they are older, sit back, wait, and see what they become.”

When a child is diagnosed with dyslexia, it can be overwhelming. Parents can follow the advice of educators and other parents to help open doors to a lifetime of educational success.

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Learning Centers n Brain Balance Achievement Centers brainbalancecenters.com n LearningRX learningrx.com n Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes lindamoodbell.com

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How to Prepare for an Open House Visit During an open house, parents can learn critical information about a child’s potential school.

Attend your next open house equipped with what to expect. n Expect to hear words of welcome from administrators and a plug from the PTA. Schools usually include a brief history of the school, an overview of educational philosophy, a mission statement and perhaps a list of extracurricular activities. This overview period is a good time for parents to ask about the bus schedule, school lunches, physical education requirements, dress code and other general information.

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n Schedule a time to observe a class in session. This will give you a good idea of the teaching style and classroom setting. Are the desks arranged in groups or in rows facing the teacher? This is typically an indication of the amount of student interaction that is encouraged in that classroom. n Take a tour yourself. Look for physical indicators of the school’s sense of pride. Do teachers set a good example by picking up trash from the floor? Examine the condition of the restrooms. n Talk to other parents about the school. Most parents are happy to share their thoughts. n Look at the big picture.

You may be hoping to stay with the system through high school, so research graduation and college placement rates. This information is usually found on the school’s website.

How to Pick the A+ School Metro Atlanta has many opportunities to find the perfect school for your child. The metro area’s high concentration of schools allows for plenty of choices, but you will have to do some homework to find the best fit.

n School size is important. Some children might get lost in a school with 2,000 students, while others would thrive. n Attend open houses. Plan to look at lots of websites and attend lots of open houses. You’ll need to make campus visits as well. n Fit your budget. You will need to find a school that fits your budget, or offers scholarships to help with the tuition costs.

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n Academe of the Oaks academeatlanta.org / 404-405-2173 146 New St., Decatur 30030 Grades 9-12: Nov. 15, 7 p.m.

Visiting Mornings: Oct. 24, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5 at 8:30 a.m. Register in advance. n Ahava Early Learning Center ahavalearning.org / 404-900-9411 600 Peachtree Battle Ave., Atlanta 30327 Call to schedule a tour. n Annunciation Day School annunciationdayschool.org / 404-565-2850 2500 Clairmont Rd., Atlanta 30329 PreK-Grade 8 Open House: Nov. 4, 2 p.m. n Arbor Montessori School arbormontessori.org / 404-321-9304 2998 Lavista Rd., Decatur 30033 1434 Scott Blvd., Decatur 30033 18 mos.-14 yrs.: Nov. 10, 10 a.m.

Registration required. n Athens Academy athensacademy.org / 706-549-9225 1281 Spartan Lane, Athens 30606 PreK: Oct. 26 K3, 11:10 a.m. K4, 10 a.m. Pre-first, 10:30 a.m.

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Register online. n Atlanta Academy atlantaacademy.com / 678-461-6102 2000 Holcomb Woods Pkwy., Roswell 30076 Grades K-3: Nov. 7, 9 a.m.

Grades 6-8: Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m. n Atlanta International School aischool.org / 404-841-3840 2890 North Fulton Dr., Atlanta 30305 PreK3-Grade 5: Oct. 12, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.

Grades 6-12: Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m.

Info Session PreK-Grade 12: Oct. 28, noon.

Open House: Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m.

Register online. n Atlanta Speech School atlantaspeechschool.org / 404-233-5332 3160 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta 30327 Katherine Hamm Center, Anne & Jim Kenan Preschool, Stepping Stones, Wardlaw School Registration required. Call to schedule a tour. n The Davis Academy davisacademy.org / 770-671-0085 8105 Roberts Dr., Atlanta 30350 General Parents Information Session Grades K-8: Nov. 28, 11:45 a.m.

Registration required.

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n Dominion Christian School dominionchristian.org / 770-420-2153 4607 Burnt Hickory Rd., Marietta 30064 Grades 6-12: Oct. 23, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. n Dunwoody Christian School dunwoodycs.org / 678-361-1435 2250 Dunwoody Club Dr., Atlanta, 30350 K-Grade 3: Call to schedule a tour. n Galloway School gallowayschool.org / 404-252-8389 215 W. Wieuca Rd. NW, Atlanta 30342 PreK-Grade 12: Dec. 2, 1 p.m. Register online. n GRACEPOINT gracepointschool.org / 678-756-8897 570 Piedmont Rd., Marietta 30066 Grades 1-8: Call to schedule a tour. n High Meadows School highmeadows.org / 770-993-2940 1055 Willeo Road, Roswell 30075 Family Farm to Forest Tours: Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.

PreK-Grade 8: Fall Open House: Nov. 11, 2 p.m.

PreK: Dec. 13, 9 a.m.

K-Grade 1: Nov. 30, 9 a.m.

Grades 4-8: Nov. 27, 9 a.m. n Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School hies.org / 404-255-4026 805 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NW, Atlanta 30327 PreK3-Grade 12 Open House: Dec. 1, 10 a.m.

School tours offered Oct.-Feb. Register online. n Holy Spirit Preparatory School holyspiritprep.org / 678-761-7992 4465 Northside Dr., Atlanta 30327 PreK: Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m.

4820 Long Island Dr., Atlanta 30342 K: Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m.

Grades K-7: Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m.

4449 Northside Dr., Atlanta 30327 Grades 8-12: Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m. n International Montessori Academy imontessoriacademy.com / 404-474-6375 1240 Euclid Ave., Atlanta 30307 8 wks.-12 yrs.: Nov. 11, noon; Dec. 13, 7 p.m.

Tours every Tues. and Thurs. at 9 a.m.

Registration required. n Intown Community School intownschool.org / 404-633-8081 2059 Lavista Rd., Atlanta 30329 Grades K-8 Open House: Nov. 29, 9:30 am Call to schedule a personal tour.

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n McGinnis Woods Country Day School mcginniswoods.org / 770-664-7764 5380 Faircroft Dr., Alpharetta 30005 Infants-Grade 8: Oct. 10, Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m. n Montessori School at Emory montessorischoolatemory.com / 404-634-5777 3021 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur 30033 15 mos.-12 yrs., tours: 8:30 or 9:30 a.m. Tues - Thurs.

Appointment required. n Mt. Bethel Christian Academy mtbethelchristian.org / 770-971-0245 4385 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta 30068 Junior K-Grade 8: Nov. 4, 1 p.m.

2509 Post Oak Tritt Rd., Marietta 30062 Grades 9-12: Oct. 14, 1 p.m.; Nov. 29, 9 a.m. n Mount Paran Christian School mtparanschool.com / 770-578-0182 1275 Stanley Road NW, Kennesaw 30152 PreK3-Grade 12: Dec. 6, 9 a.m.

Weekly Wed. tours, ongoing, 10 a.m. n Mount Vernon Presbyterian School mountvernonschool.org / 404-252-3448 PreK-Grade 12 Open House: Dec. 1, 12:30 p.m.

471 Mount Vernon Hwy. NE, Atlanta 30328 PreK-Grade 1: Oct. 23, Dec. 13, 9:30 a.m.

Grades 2-5: Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.

510 Mount Vernon Hwy. NE, Atlanta 30328 Grades 6-8: Oct. 9, Nov. 8, Dec. 11, 8:45 a.m.

Grades 9-12: Oct. 3, Nov. 14, 8:45 a.m. n Northwoods Montessori northwoodsmontessori.org / 770-457-7261 3340 Chestnut Dr., Atlanta 30340 12 mos.-12 yrs.: Call to schedule a tour. n Pace Academy paceacademy.org / 404-262-1345 966 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta 30327 PreK-Grade 5: Nov. 18, 1 p.m.

Grades 6-12: Nov. 17, 1 p.m.

Admission tours Oct.-Jan. Register online. n Porter Academy porteracademy.org / 770-594-1313 x224 200 Cox Rd., Roswell 30075 PreK-Grade 8: Nov. 7, contact school for time. n Sage School sageschool.net / 678-318-3588 800 Satellite Blvd. NE, Suwanee 30024 Grades K-6: Call to schedule a tour.

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Open House Directory

Your resource for fall school tour information.

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n Saint Francis Schools saintfrancisschools.com / 770-641-8257 x51 9375 Willeo Rd., Roswell 30075 Grades K-5: Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Dec. 6, 9:15 a.m.

Grades 6-8: Oct. 30, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.

13440 Cogburn Rd., Milton 30004 Grades 9-12: Oct. 18, Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m.

Registration required. n St. Joseph Catholic School stjosephschool.org / 770-428-3328 81 Lacy St., Marietta 30060 Grades K-8: Oct. 20, 2 p.m.

Tours on Tues. and Thurs., 9:30 a.m.

Registration required. n Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School saintjude.net / 770-394-2880 7171 Glenridge Dr. NE, Atlanta 30328 Grades K-8: Oct. 14, 2 p.m.

Tours available by appointment. n St. Martin’s Episcopal School stmartinschool.org / 404-228-0709 3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta 30319 PreK2-Grade 8: Nov. 4, 2 p.m.

Schedule a tour online. n St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School spc-school.org / 404-241-3063 2560 Tilson Rd., Decatur 30032 PreK-Grade 8 Open House: Nov. 9, 9 a.m.

Call to schedule a tour. n St. Thomas More Catholic School stmga.org / 404-373-8456 630 West Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur 30030 Grades K-8 Open House: Oct. 28, 2 p.m.

Principal’s coffee for prospective parents: Dec. 11, 8:15 a.m. n The Schneck School schenck.org / 404-252-2591 282 Mt. Paran Rd., Atlanta 30327 Grades K-6: Parent tours. Registration required. n The Spanish Academy thespanishacademy.com / 770-751-3646 Four metro Atlanta locations PreK-K: Call to schedule a tour.

Can’t make one of the dates?

Contact the school directly to schedule a tour.

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Ask Questions!

Asking questions is the best way to learn the “ins and outs” of any school. Here are some questions to get you started:

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How much ongoing training do teachers receive?

How can parents be involved in the classroom?

If students are put on ability tracks, how is that decided? Are the tracks flexible?

What is the main emphasis of the curriculum?

Does the school offer free tutoring?

What are the school’s goals for the students?

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n Still Waters Learning Center stillwaterslearningcenter.org / 770-449-4125 1560 Oakbrook Dr., Norcross 30093 6 mos.-Grade 8: Oct. 27, 10 a.m. n The Stonehaven School stonehavenschool.org / 770-874-8885 505 Atlanta St., Marietta 30060 Grades K-5: Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.

Grades 6-8: Nov. 27, 7 p.m. n Swift School theswiftschool.org / 678-205-4988 300 Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell 30076 Grades K-8: Nov. 10, 10 a.m.

Registration required. n Trinity School trinityatl.org / 404-231-8118 4301 Northside Pkwy., Atlanta 30327 PreK3-Grade 6: Oct. 25, Nov. 13, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. n Waldorf School of Atlanta waldorfatlanta.org / 404-377-1315 827 Kirk Rd., Decatur 30030 PreK-K: Oct. 2, Oct. 30, Nov. 27, Dec. 11, 8:30 a.m.

Grades 1-8: Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 4, Dec. 18, 8:30 a.m.

n The Walker School thewalkerschool.org / 770-427-2689 700 Cobb Pkwy. N, Marietta 30062 Grades 6-12: Nov. 13, 8:30 a.m.

Weekly tours offered, visit website. n Westminster westminster.net / 404-355-8673 1424 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta 30327 Grades K-5: Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m.

Grades 6-8: Nov. 30, 12:30 p.m.

Grades 9-12: Dec. 1, 2 p.m.

Register online. n Whitefield Academy whitefieldacademy.com / 678-305-3000 1 Whitefield Dr., Smyrna 30126 PreK4-Grade 4: Nov. 9, 9 a.m.

Grades 5-8: Nov. 30, 9 a.m.

Grades 9-12: Dec. 7, 9 a.m.

Tours on select Fridays. Register online. n Woodward Academy woodward.edu / 404-765-4001 1662 Rugby Ave., College Park 30337 PreK-Grade 12: Oct. 28, times vary by grade level.

6565 Boles Rd., Johns Creek 30097 PreK-Grade 6: Nov. 11, 2 p.m.

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How to Get Your Child to Do Homework Without a Fight

by Carol Tuttle

When it comes to your child’s homework, do you beg, plead or bribe?

Do you threaten consequences? You can make homework easier for both you and your children with some simple tips that honor their natural energy.

Every child has a dominant Energy Type that determines the way they move through life. It affects everything they do – playing, talking, eating, sleeping. And yes, it even shows up in the way they do homework!

Ready to take the struggle out of homework? Here are homework tips for the 4 Types of children.

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n The Fun-loving Type 1 Child

These bright-minded children think quickly and like to move. Their thought process works like snapshots of ideas, so engaging in a linear experience can be challenging for them.

Pre-homework playtime. If your child attends a traditional school, they need time to do something light and free before jumping into homework. Let them come up with ideas of what they’ll do – that will give them something to look forward to during the structured experience of school.

Homework jumping. Allow them to jump from one activity to another.

That’s how their brain works anyway.

Extra movement of things going on in the background is actually helpful for them because it allows them to disconnect from their homework and then connect again.

These subtle children work methodically and are great with details. They are naturally quieter, so speaking up about what they might need can be a challenge for them.

Planned routine (one that they plan).

These children do best when they have a plan that they have made themselves. Which steps will they follow to get things done?

You can ask this very young (5 or 6 years old) as Type 2 children are already thinking this way.

Invitation to connect. Type 2 children often want their parents to recognize the work they’re doing without knowing how to ask for it. Take a second to connect with them while they’re working and invite them to share with you. n The Determined Type 3 Child

These active children move swiftly and like getting things done. Their natural speed can be a challenge when it comes to detailed tasks they feel are tedious or pointless.

Help them see the point of it. These children will do homework when they see the point. If they don’t see it, they’ll try to get around it somehow. They’ll pick the grade they want and do as much as they have to do to get it done. Help them see the practical purpose.

Make homework part of the extracurricular fund. Money is a great motivator in the Type 3 world. If you plan to pay for extracurricular activities, you could attach a money value to finishing homework and that money goes to a sport or lesson they really want. You’ll be spending the money anyway and they’ll enjoy the feeling of accomplishment as they work toward an activity they really want. atlantaparent.com

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These focused children are self-motivated.

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The respectful phrase. These children feel offended when you tell them what to do because they’re aware of their responsibilities. Try this phrase: “Looks like you’re doing great. Let me know if you need help.” Let them come to you, which they will, if they think they need help.

Ownership of a space. Set aside one consistent place that they can take ownership of at the same time every day to do their homework – not the kitchen table.

If possible, get them their own desk or a place that’s separate from where everyone is moving around.

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Atlanta Parent’s Family Festival Mercer University Atlanta Campus / Oct. 6. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The festival features more than 50 exciting family-friendly activities including camel and pony rides, an exotic animal petting zoo, lots of inflatables, train rides, live performances and storytelling. 3001 Mercer University Dr., Atlanta.

770-454-7599. $5 per person online $10 at the gate. Ages 1 and younger, free.

Paid admission includes five activity tickets. atlantaparent.com/familyfestival

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Nature’s Superheroes: Life at the Limits Fernbank Museum of Natural History / Oct. 6-Jan 1. Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Explore the diversity of life as you discover the extreme adaptations that allow organisms to thrive all over the world. Don’t miss the opening day celebration, “Animal Superhero Day” Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., to learn about the abilities of animals and test your own skills. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $20; ages 3-12, $18; ages 2 and younger.

Free. fernbankmuseum.org

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Viking Encampment

Barrington Hall / Oct. 20-21. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Demonstrations of early Viking life, encampments and more. Viking weapon techniques, kids’ area and crafts. 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell. 770-640-3855.

Free. roswellgov.com

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Family Fun Guide See Planes Soar: October Air Shows

Atlanta Air Show

Wings Over North Georgia Air Show

Atlanta Air Show Atlanta Motor Speedway Oct. 13-14. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

See demos of all types of jets and planes, Cobra helicopters, biplanes and stunt pilots among others. Static aircraft display and a children’s area. 1500 Tara Pl., Hampton. 321-395-3110.

See airshowatlanta.com for daily pricing.

Wings Over North Georgia Air Show Russell Regional Airport / Oct. 13-14. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Watch many types of aircraft fly and spin high above including the F-22 Raptor Demo Team, heritage flights, acrobatic teams, aerial jump teams and more. Static displays and a kid’s area. 304 Russell Field Rd. NE, Rome. 706-291-0030. One-day general admission: $30; ages 6-17, $25; ages 5 and younger, free; Oneday family four-pack, $145; parking, $25 per day. wingsovernorthgeorgia.com

TODDLERTIME: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit

Little Raindrop Songs

Watch planes at: n DeKalb-Peachtree Airport n Cobb Co. International at McCollum Field n Briscoe Field Airport atlantaparent.com: 15+ Kid-Friendly Aviation Experiences

Music for the Very Young: Peter & Friends

Black Box Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center

Step into Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, where Daniel and his friends help children navigate their world. Play, sing, explore and pretend in some favorite and familiar places from the Neighborhood. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta.

404-659-5437. $15.95-$18.95; younger than 1, free. Through Jan. 6. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Wed.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Puppetry, a twodimensional set, comic performances and the pajama-pop of Lullatone

by The Theatre for the Very Young. Limited tickets available. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-7334650. $10; ages 6-17, $5; ages 5 and younger, free. Oct. 2-Nov. 10. See alliancetheatre.org for showtimes.

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n Delta Flight Museum, deltamuseum.org n Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum, armyav.org

These events are recommended for ages 5 and younger, and feature plenty of hands-on fun.

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Atlanta Symphony Hall Inspired by Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, this version developed specifically for toddlers will have them playing like ducks, catching a dastardly wolf, and engaging with music. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000. $15; ages 6-17, $8; ages 5 and younger, free. Oct. 13-14. Sat. 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Sun. 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. atlantasymphony.org

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Atlanta Parent’s Family Festival

Over 50 activites

Our 15th annual family festival features more than 50 exciting activities and live entertainment including performers, storytelling and a DJ. The pony rides are a hit, as is the petting farm. Don’t miss the craft area, a huge toddler play area, inflatables, princess fun, giveaways, interactive games and much more! Visit atlantaparent.com/ familyfestival to learn more.

n Tickets: Online, $5; on-site, $10; ages 1 and younger, free. Each paid admission includes 5 activity tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased at the festival.

Not all activities require tickets. Our local non-profit partner is Easterseals of North Georgia.

October 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a magical afternoon in Symphony Hall. Dress in your finest costume and enter our preconcert costume contest with prizes awarded for the cutest, scariest, funniest and most creative costumes of the bunch.

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Sonic Playground: Yuri Suzuki High Museum of Art Outdoor Sifly Plaza Through Oct. 7.

Tues.- Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Noon-5 p.m.

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Second Sunday High Museum of Art / Oct. 14. Noon-5 p.m.

Free admission to the Museum the second Sunday of each month, and family programs from 1-4 p.m. include art making, storytimes and more.

The Greene Family Learning Gallery renovations will open and reveal a brand new area for families to learn and play. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

404-733-4400. Free. high.org

Day of the Dead Atlanta History Center Oct. 28. Noon-5 p.m.

A celebration of the Mexican festival known as “Dia de los Muertos” with crafts, authentic Mexican food, music and entertainment. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-814-4000.

Free; food for purchase. atlantahistorycenter.com

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Train Trips Head north for bright, fall leaves and an old-fashioned way to travel.

Halloween Eerie Express Tennessee Valley Railroad Board a vintage train and find storytelling, blacklight mini golf and a fun house. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes, and prizes will be given for the best costume. Reservations required. 4119 Cromwell Rd., Chattanooga. 423894-8028. $23; ages 1 and younger, free. Fridays and Saturdays in Oct. Fri. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 3:35 p.m., 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. See tvrail.com for schedule.

Peanuts The Great Pumpkin Patch Express Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Kids can pick their own pumpkin, meet Charlie, Lucy and Snoopy and enjoy hayrides and trick-or-treating. Kids can wear costumes.

Reservations required. 45 Mitchell St., Bryson City, N.C. 800-872-4681. Adults, $56-68; ages 2-12, $32-39; ages 1 and younger, free-$10.

Fridays and Saturdays in Oct. Fri. 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Noon and 4 p.m. gsmr.com

Child Models We’ve booked kids for $2,000 per day and more, others at $50 - $60 per hour.

Ghost Train Tweetsie Railroad Visit the 3-D maze, the Warp Tunnel and ride the Ghost Train. Older kids and adults, visit the Haunted House. Last ticket sale at 10 p.m. 300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln., Blowing Rock, N.C. 800526-5740. $38; ages 2 and younger, free. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27. Fri. and Sat. 7:30-11:30 p.m. tweetsie.com

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Fall Harvest Festival Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Games, live music, costumed characters, pumpkin decorating and more. 241 Depot St., Blue Ridge. 877-413-8724. $47; ages 2-12, $31; ages 1 and younger, free. Oct. 28. 11 a.m. brscenic.com

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AUTUMN ADVENTURES

by Amanda Miller Allen

Head north to one of these nearby cities to savor the cool days of fall, go apple picking, hiking or panning for gold. Drive south for an animal safari, butterfly encounter and more. You’ll see lots of colorful leaves along the way.

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Helen The Alpine village of North Georgia is known for its Oktoberfest, but other family fun awaits in the outdoors, with zip lines, biking, hiking, horseback riding, waterfalls, gold and gem panning and more. n Charlemagne’s Kingdom: This Alpine Model Railroad Museum has HO-Scale German model railroads in a 50-foot exhibit, and kids can see small trains run through a miniature terrain and architecture of Germany. georgiamodelrailroad.com

n Hansel & Gretel Candy Factory: Families sweet on sweets will love taking the free factory tour to see candy makers in action and collecting a sweet treat at the end. hanselandgretelcandykitchen.com n Unicoi State Park and Anna Ruby Falls: The pair of waterfalls at Anna Ruby Falls will wow kids and everyone enjoys the hike.

Families love staying in the Barrel Cabins (named for their circular architecture) at the lake.

Unicoistatepark.org n Event: Oktoberfest runs through Oct. 28, with live entertainment, German-style bands, beer, brats and more. helenchamber.com/Oktoberfest.html

Amicalola Falls

Dahlonega The site of the first U.S. gold rush has more for family fun that just panning for gold. It’s surrounded by u-pick farms and orchards and excellent trails for hiking. n Crisson Gold Mine and Consolidated Gold Mine: Visit both for two different experiences: See the only working Stamp Mill in the state at Crisson and tour an outdoor museum of the mill, machinery and a moonshine still; you can pan for gold or take a wagon ride. At Consolidated, you’ll go 200 feet underground on a 40-minute tour to experience the life of a miner and have a gold-panning opportunity at the end. crissongoldmine. com; consolidatedgoldmine.com n Amicalola Falls: Hike to the 729-foot falls for quite a sight, the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. gastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls n Lumpkin County Jail and Museum: It dates to 1884, and you’ll see cells, scribblings made by inmates and a charred floor where inmates set a fire. dahlonega.org n Event: Gold Rush Days Festival in downtown Dahlonega celebrates the discovery of gold with arts and crafts, food, entertainment and more Oct. 20-21. goldrushdaysfestival.com

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Little White House

Pine Mountain Animals, butterflies, camping, history, hiking, horseback riding, shopping – you can find lots of family-pleasing pastimes here.

Dine downtown at a definitely-nota-chain business, then visit one of the many attractions nearby. n Callaway Gardens: Visit the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center during Blue Morpho Butterfly Month, watch the Wild Bird Show, play on zip lines and more. callawaygardens.com

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n F.D. Roosevelt State Park: Hike the 40 miles of trails in the park, pay a visit to Roosevelt Stables for a trail ride or visit the quiet retreat of America’s 32nd president, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Little White House and Museum. georgiastateparks.org/FDRoosevelt; georgiastateparks.org/LittleWhiteHouse n Wild Animal Safari: Drive your own vehicle or take a tour though this park featuring giraffes, zebras, buffalo, a rhino and more. animalsafari.com n Event: Plan ahead for The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens on Nov. 3 to see thoroughbred horses do jumps and maneuvers, a foxhound parade, a Jack Russell Terrier race, stick pony races, a kids’ corral and more. steeplechaseatcallaway.org

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Blue Ridge All aboard for a train ride from Blue Ridge to McCaysville or hop in the car for a drive-in movie. Families can hike, horseback ride or visit an orchard and much more in this mountain town. n Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad: The ride is scenic and for many kids, it’s their first train trip ever; in McCaysville, they can place one foot in Tennessee and one in Georgia. brscenic.com n Mercier Orchards: Pick apples with the family, if you’re visiting on a weekend day in September, and stop for a fried pie at the store. mercier-orchards.com n Swan Drive-in: Step back in time for a family-friendly movie at one of Georgia’s five remaining drive-in theaters, established in 1955. swan-drive-in.com n Events: Blue Ridge and the surrounding area have quite a few festivals in October: Blue Ridge Fall Arts in the Park with live music and kids’ activities, Oct. 13-14; Blue Ridge Marching Band Fest with 24 high school bands competing, Oct. 13; Fall Fest Arts & Crafts Show, Oct. 20-21 and 27-28. The Georgia Marble Fest in nearby Jasper on Oct. 6 has arts and crafts, entertainers, kids’ area, plus tours of the Historic Tate Marble Quarry, open once a year. For other festivals, see blueridgemountains.com.

Places to Stay Resorts: n Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, brasstownvalley.com n Valhalla Resort Hotel, valhallaresorthotel.com n Callaway Resort & Gardens, callawaygardens.com Lodge and Cabins: n Mountain Oasis Cabin Rentals, mountainoasiscabinrentals.com n Smithgall Woods State Park, gastateparks.org/SmithgallWoods n Amicola Falls State Park and Lodge, amicalolafallslodge.com n Unicoi State Park and Lodge, unicoilodge.com Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Ellijay The “Apple Capitol of Georgia” has plenty of apple activities – pick your own apples, take farm tours, visit with farm animals or buy orchard products at one of the orchards surrounding Ellijay, or head for other family fun. n Build an Ark Animal Rescue: Kids love petting and feeding the animals – puppies, kittens, parrots, pigs, horses, alpaca, bunnies, goats, lambs and more – and TripAdvisor rates this farm animal rescue and hospice sanctuary a top Ellijay attraction. facebook.com/Build-anArk-Animal-Rescue. n Fort Mountain State Park: Activities to please outdoor families include fishing, hiking and mountain biking. The park has panoramic views of the mountains and valleys in all their fall splendor. gastateparks/fortmountain n Downtown Ellijay: Visit historic buildings, including the Tabor House and Civil War Museum. Stop for a cool treat at Abby’s Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt or MooBears Ice Cream & Hotdogs. gilmerchamber.com n Event: The Georgia Apple Festival and Arts and Crafts Show, Oct. 13-14 and 20-21, and Apple Arts in downtown Ellijay the same weekends draw hundreds of families who love apples. georgiaapplefestival.org

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Enjoy live entertainment, stroll through an artist’s market or try a festive treat.

Charges may apply for some festival activities, such as inflatables and activity stations in addition to entrance fees.

n Cumming Country Fair and Festival. Cumming Fairgrounds.

Carnival rides, live entertainment, petting zoo, chainsaw carving and more.

Oct. 4-14. Mon.-Thurs., 4-10 p.m.; Fri., 4 p.m.-midnight; Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight; Sun., 12:30-9 p.m. 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming. 770-781-3491. Adults, $7; 10 and younger, free; parking, $5. Cash only. n ATL Cluckfest. Candler Park. Enjoy the first annual fried chicken festival in Atlanta. Sample the best fried chicken dishes from restaurants from all over the south. Oct. 6. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 585 Candler Park Dr. NE, Atlanta. 404-8190697. $15. Includes wristband for 3 food samples. n Autumn Fest. Barrett Memorial Park. Arts and crafts, children’s activities, live entertainment, food and more. Oct. 6. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 120 Park Ln., Holly Springs. 770-345-5536. Free. n Crabapple Fest. Historic Crabapple. Featuring antiques dealers and local artists, musicians, food and kids activities. Oct. 6. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 12650 Crapapple Rd., Milton. 678-242-2533. Free. n Norcross Art Splash. Historic Downtown Norcross. Art from around the country, Kidz Zone with face painting, sand art and more. Live music and a food row with food for purchase. Oct. 6-7. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Downtown Norcross. 770-448-2122. Free. n Taste of Chamblee. Downtown Chamblee. Celebrate the diverse restaurant community in Chamblee. Try different foods, enjoy live music and play in the kid zone. Oct. 6. 4-8 p.m. Corner of Peachtree and Broad. tasteofchamblee.net. Free; tasting tickets, $1. n Atlanta Parent’s Family Festival. Mercer University Atlanta Campus.

The festival features more than 50 activities including camel and pony rides, an exotic animal petting zoo, inflatables, live performances and more. Oct. 6. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 3001 Mercer University Dr., Atlanta. 770-454-7599. $5 per person online; $10 at the gate. Ages 1 and younger, free. Paid admission includes five activity tickets. n Georgia State Fair. Atlanta Motor Speedway. Petting zoo, tiger display, pig races, rides and more. Through Oct. 7. Mon.-Thurs. 4-10 p.m. Fri. 4 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.-midnight, Sun. noon-10 p.m. 1500 Tara Place, Hampton. 901-8677007. Adults, $10; ages 5-12, $5; 4 and younger, free. Ride wristbands: $25. n Fall Fun Health Fest. North Springs United Methodist Church. Fitness demos, assessments with health professionals, food samples, kids’ area with facepainting, inflatables and more. Oct. 13. 1-5 p.m. 7770 Roswell Rd., Atlanta.

404-444-3857. Free.

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n Taste of Acworth. Downtown Acworth. Live entertainment, kid zone, games, food and more. Oct. 13. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Main St., Acworth. 770-4231330. Free. Tasting tickets, $1-$4. n Taste of Suwanee. Town Center Park. Local performers and restaurants, kid zone including inflatable activities, rides and games. Oct. 13.

Noon-5 p.m. Buford Hwy. and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Dam Rd., Suwanee. tasteofsuwanee.com. Free admission and parking, tasting tickets and kid zone activities are extra. n Brookhaven Arts Festival. Behind Brookhaven MARTA station. Artist market, car show, live performances, kids’ activities, food and more. Oct. 20-21.

Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 4047 Peachtree Rd. NE on Apple Valley Rd., Atlanta. 404-419-3601. Free. n Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival. Kennesaw State University Sports and Entertainment Park. Hot air balloon festival featuring balloon glows, trick-or-treating and tethered balloon rides. Oct. 19-20. Fri. 6-11 p.m. and Sat. 4-11 p.m. Check owl-o-ween.com for event schedule. 470-578-4849. 3200 George Busbee Pkwy., Kennesaw. Adults, $14; ages 3-12, $6. Ages 2 and younger, free.

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n Fall Festival on Ponce. Olmstead Linear Park. Local and regional fine art, food trucks, beverage, children’s area and live music.

Oct. 20-21. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1451 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-377-5361. Free.

n World Kite Festival and Expo. Piedmont Park. Fly your kite, buy one or watch the experts.

Food, entertainment and kids fun zone with face painting, photo booth and more. Oct. 27. 1-6 p.m.

10th St. between Charles Allen Dr. and Monroe St. atlantaworldkitefestival.com. Free.

n Harvest Square Festival. Glover Park-Marietta Square. Halloween games, family activities, scarecrows and more. Oct. 20. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 50 Park Sq., Marietta. 770-7945601. Free.

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n Taste of Atlanta. Historic Fourth Ward Park Celebrate Atlanta’s best chefs, local farmers, music cafes and live cooking stages.

Oct. 20-21. Sat.-Sun. noon-6 p.m. 680 Dallas St. NE, Atlanta. 404-875-4434. Advance purchase, $25; 13 and younger, free with paid adult. n Southeastern Cowboy Festival and Symposium. Booth Western Arts Museum.

Children’s activities, live entertainment, Western gun fight reenactments, Native American dancing and more. Oct. 25-28. See boothmuseum.org/cowboyfestival for events schedule. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville. 770387-1300. Adults, $12; ages 12 and younger, free. n Fall Family Festival. Newtown Park. Arts and crafts, carnival games, food and live music.

Oct. 27. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 3150 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek. 678-512-3256. Free.

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n Hunters Harvest Fall Festival.

Hunter Park. Arts and crafts, children’s play zone, inflatables, and food and beverages.

Oct. 27. noon-4 p.m. 8830 Gurley Rd., Douglasville. 678-449-3166. Free. Carnival wristbands, $5. n Mall of Georgia Fall Festival. Mall of Georgia. Kids can enjoy crafts, games, a bounce house and stage performances.

Costume contest for children 12 and younger.

Oct. 27. 3-9 p.m. 3333 Buford Dr., Buford.

770-271-9458. Free.

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n Georgia National Fair. Perry. Petting zoo, livestock and horse shows, agricultural exhibits, fair food, midway rides and games, vendors, family entertainment, concerts and nightly fireworks. Oct. 4: sneak peek 3-10 p.m., Oct. 5-14: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Visit website for schedule. georgianationalfair. com. 401 Larry Walker Pkwy., Perry. 478-987-3247.

Adults, $10; ages 10 and younger, free with paid adult. Unlimited ride wristband, $20-30. n Pine LakeFest. Pine Lake. Art, music, food, parade, chalk drawing, sandcastle contest and more family-friendly activities. Oct. 6-7. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. noon-6 p.m. Rockbridge Rd. on Lakeshore Dr., Pine Lake. pinelakefest.com. Free. n Georgia Mountain Fall Festival.

Hiawassee. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, pioneer village, food and more.

Oct. 12-20. Visit website for schedule. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com. 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee. 706-896-4191. Adults, $12; ages 12 and younger, free.

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TOP 30 HALLOWEEN PICKS Our guide includes the best spooky, silly, candy-filled events for every boo and ghoul! Visit atlantaparent.com for the full list of Halloween fun.

Our Favorites: Music of the Night l Halloween at Hogwarts Atlanta Symphony Hall Oct. 28. 1:30 and 3 p.m.

All aboard the Hogwarts Express.

Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Conductor Stephen Mulligan for a magical afternoon. Costumes encouraged, costume contest before show.

1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

404-733-5000. $15-$20. aso.org Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Playdate at the Estate l Calloween Halloween Celebration Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Oct. 26. 6 p.m.

This historic estate has a Halloween concert, trick-or-treating, art activities and a LEGO building station. All-ages dance party and costume contest. 980 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta. 404-872-5338.

Ages 3 and older, $8. callanwolde.org

Tellus Science Museum

Spooky Science Discoveries l Science Spooky Night Tellus Science Museum Oct. 27. 6-9 p.m.

Dress in costume for scavenger hunts through the galleries, activities, free cookies and milk, a Scooby Doo movie and more.

100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770-606-5700. $20; ages 2 and younger, free. tellusmuseum.org Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

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Fun with Pumpkins l Yule Forest Pumpkin Patch Through Oct. 31. Mon.-Fri. 4-7 p.m.

Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Hay maze, hayride, petting zoo, science center, dinosaur exhibit and pick-your- own pumpkin patch. New for 2018, the Cobb House and SuperDuper Slide.

3565 North Hwy. 155, Stockbridge. 770954-9356. $10; ages 2 and younger, free. aboutyule.com

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Atlanta Botanical Garden Oct. 2-31. Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Scarecrows created by area schools, artists, designers, families and businesses will be perched throughout the garden.

1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta.

404-876-5859. Included with admission: Adults, $21.95; ages 3-12, $18.95; ages 2 and younger, free. atlantabg.org

l Pumpkin Festival Stone Mountain Park Fri.-Sun. through Oct. 28.

10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Storytelling, shows, dance-a-long parade and meet-and-greet with Spookley the pumpkin. New for 2018, thousands of carved jack-o-lanterns lighting up each night. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. Included with admission: Ages 12 and older, $31.95; ages 3-11, $29.95; parking, $20 stonemountainpark.com

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Zoo Atlanta

Party with the Animals l Boo at the Zoo Zoo Atlanta / Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wear a Halloween costume and enjoy treats, costume contests, characters and music at the whimsical Zoo Boo Town. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-6249453. $25.99; ages 3-11, $17.99; ages 2 and younger, free. zooatlanta.org

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l Trick or Treat

Halloween for Tots

at the Museum

Children’s Museum of Atlanta Oct. 27. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Trick-or-treating, Halloweenthemed arts and crafts, science experiments, prizes, games and more. Come dressed in a costume.

275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-659-5437.

Advanced ticket purchase required. $20. childrensmuseumatlanta.org

l Magic Monday: Historic

Halloween

Atlanta History Center Oct. 8. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wear costumes for the Halloween parade, costume contests and trickor-treating throughout the museum.

Halloween-themed art projects and spooky tales. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-814-4000. $5.50-$6.50. atlantahistorycenter.com

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TOP 30 HALLOWEEN PICKS Out-of-the-Ordinary Treats l Georgia A-Scary-Um Georgia Aquarium Weekends, Oct. 6-28. Noon-2 p.m. Trick-or-treating, Oct. 31. 4-8 p.m.

Have fun in costume and trick-or-treat alongside beluga whales and manta rays. Halloween-themed live show in the Atrium, Sat. and Sun. 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. 404-581-4000. Ages 12 and younger in costume will receive free general admission with each paid adult admission on Halloween only. Adults, $39.95; ages 3-12, $33.95; ages 3 and younger, free. georgiaaquarium.org l Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat Fernbank Museum of Natural History Oct. 27. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Halloween-themed fun including treats for kids in costumes, games, music and more. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-9296300. Included with admission: Adults $20; ages 3-12, $18; 2 and younger, free. fernbankmuseum.org

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l Train or Treat Southeastern Railway Museum Oct. 27. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wagon rides, trick or treat around historic trains, costume contest (ages 12 and younger) and more. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth. 770-476-2013. Included with admission: Adults, $10; ages 2-12, $7; ages 1 and younger, free. train-museum.org l Trunk-O-Treat Panola Mountain State Park Oct. 27. 2-9 p.m.

Kids can collect candy going car to car instead of door to door and play on the Munchkin Masquerade playground after the sugar rush kicks in.

Contests for best costume and best trunk decoration. 2620 Hwy. 155, Stockbridge. 770-389-7801. Parking, $5. GaStateParks.org/PanolaMountain l Munchkin Masquerade Historic Newnan Square Oct. 31. 10 a.m.-noon.

Downtown merchants pass out Halloween treats to costumed kids.

6 First Ave., Newnan. 770-253-8283. Free. mainstreetnewnan.com Fernbank Museum of Natural History

We Love a Parade l Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade Findley Plaza and Euclid Avenue Oct. 20. noon-11 p.m.

Live music, street entertainment, vendors and street parade.

Parade begins at 4 p.m. Intersection of Austin and Euclid Avenue, Atlanta. Parade, free. L5Phalloween.com l Haints and Saints Halloween Parade Decatur Oct. 27. 5 p.m.

Floats, bands and classic cars as well as community groups and families in costume celebrating Halloween. Begins at the Decatur Post Office, 520 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. Free. decaturhalloweenparade.com Haints and Saints Halloween Parade

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Hike with Forest Creatures l Halloween Hikes Chattahoochee Nature Center / Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27. 7-10 p.m.

Guided hike along well-lit trails where children meet friendly, costumed woodland creatures. Face painting, live music, games and campfire.

Ticket sales 6:30-8:30 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Oct. 19-20, $10; Oct. 26-27, $12; 2 and younger, free. chattnaturecenter.org

Chattahoochee Nature Center College Football Hall of Fame

Visit with Mummies

Field of Screams l Haunted Hall of Fame College Football Hall of Fame Oct. 27-28. Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Field of Screams will include a spooky scavenger hunt with candy cauldrons. Ages 3-12 in costume receive free admission. Face painting and treat bags. Included with admission: Adults, $21.99; ages 3-12, $17.99; ages 2 and younger, free. cfbhall.com

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l Mummies, Milkshakes and Meows Michael C. Carlos Museum / Oct. 27. 7-10 p.m.

Explore cat and dog mummies in the exhibit “Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt,” and then move outside to the Emory Quad with blankets or lawn chairs. Watch “We Want Our Mummy” and “Meet the Mummy.” pre-registration required. Milkshakes from Jake’s Ice Cream sold separately. 571 South Kilgo Cir., Atlanta. 404-727-4282. $5; ages 5 and younger, free. carlos.emory.edu/mummiesandmilkshakes

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Swift-Cantrell Park Oct. 13. 5-9 p.m.

Come dressed in your best Halloween digs and see “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Trick-ortreating, carnival games and a monster mash dance party.

3140 Old 41 Hwy., Kennesaw. 770422-9714. Free. l Howl on the Green Duluth Town Green Oct. 26. 6-10 p.m.

Kids’ crafts, trick-ortreating,costume contest and Duluth Town Green live entertainment. Fire dancers, aeralists and other performers come on stage at 9 p.m. 3167 Main St., Duluth.

770-476-3434. Free. duluthga.net

Meet the Headless Horseman l The Sleepy Hollow

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Serenbe Playhouse Through Nov. 4. Wed.-Sun. 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 10:30 p.m.

Meet the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow and enjoy this classic tale through theatrics.

Rated PG for spooks. Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m. less-spooks family show. 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd., Chattahoochee Hills. 770-463-1110. $30-$38. serenbeplayhouse.com Serenbe Playhouse

l The Legend

of Sleepy Hollow Aurora Theatre Oct. 20.

10 and 11:30 a.m.

Superstitious schoolmaster Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman and more from the classic story. 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville.

678-226-6222. $7. auroratheatre.com

Splish, Splash Bash l Spook ‘N Splash Bethesda Park Aquatic Center Oct. 26. 6-8:30 p.m.

Crafts, candy, costume contest and swimming. Children 6 and younger must have an adult in the water with them. Must preregister by Oct. 24. 225 Bethesda Church Rd., Lawrenceville. 678-277-0880. Adults, $10.50; ages 11 and younger, $8. gwinnettcounty.com

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Infinite Energy Center parking lot Oct. 20. 9 a.m.-noon.

Costume 5K, 500-yard spooky sprint and family festival with trick-or-treating, face painting, games and more hosted

by Easterseals North Georgia. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 404-943-1070.

Festival and spooky sprint, free; 5K, $25. eastersealsnorthgeorgia.org/events

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Ghostly History l A Tour of Southern Ghosts Stone Mountain Park’s Historic Square Oct. 11-13, 18-20, 25-27. Thurs. 7-9 p.m.

Fri. and Sat. 7-9:30 p.m.

Each night offers a cast of storytellers and ghostly fun for the family. Performed by Art Station. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105. Adults, $17; ages 11 and younger, $8. Parking, $15. artstation.org l Scary-etta Haunted

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Ghosts of Marietta and Marietta Trolley Co. See website for schedule.

Hop aboard the haunted trolley for a 90-minute, fully-narrated ride to learn about the history of resident ghosts. Includes a brief period of walking. Pre-registration and purchase required. 131 Church St., Marietta. 770-425-5755. $27; ages 6-12, $14. ghostsofmarietta.com l Haunted Halloween Atlanta History Center Oct. 19. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Walk through foggy gardens and haunted historic houses and enjoy some fun ghostly encounters. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta. 404-814-4000. Adults, $20, ages 12 and younger, $10. atlantahistorycenter.com

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l A Night at the Museum Bulloch Hall Oct. 20. 6:30-9 p.m.

Tour the house by candlelight and meet members of the Bulloch and Roosevelt families. Pumpkin race, ghostly ring toss, goofy golf and other spooky games and haunted graveyard. Reservations required. 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. 770-992-1731. $12; ages 12 and younger, $6. bullochhall.org

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l Spooktacular Night Smith Plantation Oct. 27. 6-9 p.m.

Smith Family Spirits wander the house lit by candlelight and hand out candy. Ghost tales, spooky activities, s’mores and apple cider.

Tours every 20 min. Starting at 6 p.m. 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell. 770-641-3978. $5; ages 5 and younger, free. roswellgov.com

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CORN MAZES AND PUMPKIN PATCHES Walking through a corn maze is an autumn tradition.

Besides mazes, these farms are packed full of animals to pet, jumping pillows, hayrides and more fun to bring on the fall season. Prices typically range from $5-$25 depending on the activity. Check websites for details. l Buford Corn Maze. Buford. Through Nov. 11. See website for hours.

678-835- 7198. bufordcornmaze.com l Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze. Dawsonville. Through Nov. 18. See website for hours. 770-772-6223. uncleshucks.com l Jaemor Farms. Alto. Through Nov. 4. Closed Nov. 2. See website for hours. 770-869-3999. jaemorfarms.com l Warbington Farms. Cumming. Through Nov. 3. Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.10 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-889-1515. warbingtonfarms.com l Colonel Cob’s Corn Maze (Mitcham Farm). Oxford. Through Nov. 4. Fri. 5:30-10 p.m.; Sat. Noon-10 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. 770-855-1530. mitchamfarm.com l Pettit Creek Farms. Cartersville. Oct. 1-31. Closed Mon. Tues.- Fri. 2-6 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 770-386-8688. pettitcreekfarms.com l Sleepy Hollow Farm. Powder Springs. Through Nov. 4. Closed Mon. Tues.-Fri. 2-6 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Last ticket sold at 5 p.m. 770880-8846. sleepyhollowtrees.com l Southern Belle Farm. McDonough. Through Nov. 4. Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 1-6 p.m. Fri. (Oct. 1-31 only) 4-9 p.m. 770- 288-2582. southernbellefarm.com

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l Still Family Farm. Powder Springs.

Through Oct. 28. Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.- dusk.

678-283-6951. stillfamilyfarm.com l Washington Farms. Bogart/ Watkinsville. Through Nov. 3. Fri. 4 p.m.-dark.

Sat. 10 a.m.-dark. Sun. 1-6 p.m. 706-769-0627. washingtonfarms.net l Yahoo Farm. Jasper. Through Oct. 31.

Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays in Oct. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 770-735-3638. yahoofarm.com l Uncle Bob’s Pumpkin Patch. Newnan.

Through Nov. 3. Fri. and Sun. 1-6 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.6 p.m. 770-253-8100. nclebobspumpkinpatch.com l Enchanted MAiZE (Blowing Springs Farm). Flintstone. Through Oct. 28. Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 706-820-2531. blowingspringsfarm.com l Carlton Farms. Rockmart. Through Nov. 4.

Fri. 6-9 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. noon-7 p.m.

770-655-1503. carltonfarm.com l Big Springs Farms. Woodstock. Oct. 1-31. Fri. noon-6 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 678-899-3900. bigspringsfarms.com l Lane Southern Orchards. Fort Valley.

Oct. 3-31. Closed Mon. and Tues. Wed.-Fri. Noon6 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 800-2773224. lanesouthernorchards.com

No corn maze, but pumpkins galore: l Yule Forest Pumpkin Patch.

Stockbridge. Through Oct. 31. Mon.-Fri. 4-7 p.m.

Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 770-954-9356. aboutyule.com l Burt’s Farm. Dawsonville. Through Nov. 10. See website for hours. 706-265-3701. shopburtsfarm.com l Berry Patch Farms. Woodstock. Oct. 1-31. Open Sat. and Sun. only 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Oct. 15-30, also open 3:30-7 p.m. 770-926-0561. berrypatchfarms.net

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HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS IN CONCERT

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Atlanta Symphony Hall OCT. 5-7.

FRI. AND SAT. 8 P.M. SUN. 3 P.M.

Toddler Tuesdays. Center for Puppetry Arts.

Puppet-led storytelling, songs, movement, a craft, and a hands-on toddler tour in the Worlds of Puppetry Museum. Ages 2-4. First Tues. of each month, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

1404 Spring St. at 18th, Atlanta. 404-8733391. $8.50 each.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform the score from “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” while the movie plays on a 40-foot screen. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000. $59.50 and up. atlantasymphony.org

Little Acorns. Avalon. Face painting, storytime, character visits, and more for preschoolers.

Every Tues. through Oct. 30. 10 a.m.-noon.

400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. 770-765-1000.

Free.

Mommy and Me Preschool Program.

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Learn through play with hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 3-5. Every Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with storytime at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw.

770-427-2117. Included with admission.

Adults, $7.50; ages 4-12, $5.50; ages 3 and younger, free.

Toddler Thursdays. High Museum of Art. Create masterpieces to complement the museum’s current exhibits. Recommended for ages 2-4. Every Thurs. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-7334400. Included with admission: Ages 6 and older, $14.50; ages 5 and younger, free.

Crafts at Lakeshore Learning. Lakeshore Learning. Make a different craft each week.

Every Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 3 and older.

4287 Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-578-3100.

Free.

Saturday Morning Art Classes. Vinings School of Art. Piano, guitar or art classes.

Select Saturdays. Times vary, see viningsschoolofart.com for schedule and to register. 1675 Cumberland Pkwy. SE #102, Smyrna. 678-213-4278. $10.62-$15 per hour.

Drop-In and Draw. GAS-ART Gifts at North DeKalb Mall. Create a different project each week. Every Sat. and Sun. Between noon-3 p.m. 2050 Lawrenceville Hwy. #C-30, Decatur. 404-801-4926. $5.

Mice Tours. Marietta Museum of History.

Mascots Murray and Etta mouse introduce history through tours, storytime and crafts for ages 3-5. Reservations required. Second Wed. of each month. 10:30 a.m. 1 Depot St. Ste. 200, Marietta. 770-794-5710. $5 per family (one adult and up to three children).

Second Thursday Program. Southeastern Railway Museum. Parents and preschool program includes storytime, an activity, game and craft. Ages 2-4. Second Thurs. of each month. 10:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m. Checkin before 10:20 a.m. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth. 770-495-0253. $10 per child, one adult free, additional adult, $12.

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exhibits Sonic Playground: Yuri Suzuki. High Museum of Art Outdoor Sifly Plaza. Get hands-on with colorful sculptures that modify and transmit sound in unusual and playful ways. Through Oct. 7. Tues.- Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Noon-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4400.

Free.

Imaginary Worlds. Atlanta Botanical Garden and Gainesville Garden. Larger-than-life, topiary-like whimsical plant sculptures come back to the Gardens including a giant frog, camel, dragon and more. Through Oct. 28. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-8765859 and 1911 Sweetbay Dr., Gainesville.

404-888-4760. Atlanta: Adults, $21.95; ages 3-12, $18.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Gainesville: Adults, $8; ages 3-12, $5; ages 2 and younger, free.

Naturally Artistic Interactive Exhibits.

Chattahoochee Nature Center. Visit four outdoor art stations to create your own art.

This year, explore wind, water, earth and fire.

Through Nov. 30. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. Noon-5 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

770-992-2055. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; ages 2 and younger, free.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Step into Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, where Daniel and his friends help children navigate their world. Play, sing, explore and pretend in some favorite and familiar places from the Neighborhood. Sept. 22-Jan. 6. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Wed.; Sat.- Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-659-5437. $15.95-$18.95; younger than 1, free.

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Brain Teasers 2. Tellus Science Museum. Sharpen your problem-solving skills with 20 different challenges that range from conundrums to mind-boggling block puzzles. Through Jan. 6.

Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville.

770-606-5700. Adults, $15.95; ages 3-17, $11.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Meteorite Headlines. Tellus Science Museum.

At the center of this exhibit is a 1980 Chevrolet Malibu struck by the Peekskill Meteorite in 1992.

Other featured casualties include a mailbox, a window, a radio and more headliners. Oct. 6-March 24. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770-606-5700. Adults, $15.95; ages 3-17, $11.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

movies Planetarium Shows. Fernbank Science Center.

Various shows per month about the solar system in the planetarium. See fernbank.edu/ planetarium for full schedule. 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta. 678-874-7102. Adults, $7; ages 3-18, $5; 2 and younger, free.

Oceans: Our Blue Planet 3D. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Embark on a global odyssey, from coastal shallows to the freezing shores of Antarctica to discover oceans. Through Nov. 1.

See fernbankmuseum.org for showtimes. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Giant Screen Theater: Adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; ages 2 and younger, free.

Earthflight 3D. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Embark on a flight across the world on the wings of birds. Through Dec. 13. See fernbankmuseum.org for showtimes. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Giant Screen Theater: Adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; ages 2 and younger, free.

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HEAVY METAL IN MOTION Tellus Science Museum OCT. 13.

10 A.M.-4 P.M.

special events Animal Superhero Day. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Wear your best cape and celebrate the opening of “Nature’s Superheroes: Life at the Limits.” Learn about the amazing abilities of animals and test your own skills. Oct. 6. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300.

Included with admission: Adults, $20; ages 3-12, $18; ages 2 and younger, free.

You can expect helicopters, fire engines, heavy machinery, military vehicles and more. In most cases, kids of all ages are encouraged to climb into or on these machines. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770-606-5700.

Included with admission: Adults, $15.95; ages 3-17, $11.95; ages 2 and younger, free. tellusmuseum.org

Madison Ave. Soap Box Derby. Decatur.

Watch soapbox drivers compete and race down the road to raise money for local children’s charities. Oct. 6.

Noon-5 p.m. Madison Ave., Decatur. madisonavesoapboxderby.org. Free to watch.

Croctoberfest. Zoo Atlanta. Watch a crocodile training demonstration, learn about how to care for crocodiles and find out more about conservation. Oct. 13. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta.

404-624-9453. Included with admission: Adults, $25.99; ages 3-11, $17.99; ages 2 and younger, free.

Student Pop-Up Show. High Museum of Art. Student artists can showcase their best artwork on the walls of the museum.

Oct. 13-28. Bring one work of art to the High on Oct. 13 between 1 and 3 p.m.

Free Museum admission for the artist and family on Oct. 13 and 28. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4400. Free.

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Harvest on the Hooch. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Taste farm-to-table foods and enjoy live music, garden games and farm animals. Oct. 14. 1-4 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. $45; ages 1017, $15; ages 9 and younger, free.

International Archaeology Day. Children’s Museum of Atlanta.

Decipher a mummy’s riddle and write your own name in Egyptian hieroglyphs, reconstruct broken pottery and learn about soil layers. Oct. 20. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. Included with admission: $15.95-$18.95; ages 1 and younger, free.

Pop-In for Family Fun. Marietta Museum of History. Families can interact with the Museum through themed activities and crafts. October’s theme is archives. Oct. 20. 10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. 1 Depot St., Marietta. 770-794-5710. $5 per person ($20 family cap).

Celebrate Diwali: A Cultural Exploration. Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Celebrate the Hindu festival of lights with a holiday puppet show incorporating regional dances and Diwali fables brought to life with traditional music. Oct. 21.

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta.

404-659-5437. Included with admission: $15.95-$18.95; ages 1 and younger, free.

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Read for the Record. Children’s Museum of Atlanta.

Hear “Maybe Something Beautiful” read aloud and add to CMA’s community mural in the art studio. Oct. 25. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. Included with admission: $15.95-$18.95; ages 1 and younger, free.

Stone Mountain Park OCT. 20-21.

GAMES: SAT. AND SUN. 8 A.M.-5:30 P.M.

American Girl and Boy Club. Williams-Payne House.

Monthly program to travel through the history of American Girl stories by Heritage Sandy Springs.

Craft, activity and snack. Ages 5-12; coed.

Registration required. Bring a doll or stuffed animal.

Oct. 27. 10-11:30 a.m. 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Sandy Springs. 404-851- 9111. $15.

Live performances, athletic competitions, children’s events and more to honor Scottish heritage. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 770521-0228. Price per day: Adults, $20; ages 4-12, $5; ages 3 and younger, free. smhg.org

Day of the Dead. Atlanta History Center. A celebration of the Mexican festival known as “Dia de los Muertos” with crafts, authentic Mexican food, music and entertainment. Oct. 28. Noon-5 p.m. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-814-4000. Free; food for purchase.

theater A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Atlanta Botanical Garden. An outdoor production of the Shakespeare classic. Through Oct. 21. See alliancetheatre.org for showtimes. Limited tickets available. Recommended for ages 8 and older. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4650. $19.18 and up.

Peter Pan. Center for Puppetry Arts. Fly away to Neverland with Peter Pan and children in this colorful adaptation of the time-honored classic tale.

Through Oct. 28. See puppet.org for showtimes.

Ages 4 and older. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $19.50.

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Little Raindrop Songs. Black Box Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center. Puppetry, a twodimensional set, comic performances and the pajama-pop of Lullatone by The Theatre for the Very Young. Oct. 2-Nov. 4. See alliancetheatre. org for showtimes. Limited tickets available.

Designed for children youngr than 5. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4650. $10; ages 6-17, $5; ages 5 and younger, free.

The Story Pirates Greatest Hits Show. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The Story Pirates don’t steal gold or claim land, they search for a different kind of treasure: kids’ wildest, most imaginative stories. Oct. 6. 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-594-6232. Ages 2 and older, $10; ages 1 and younger. Free.

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Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook. Aurora Theatre.

Junie B. is on a mission to prove she’s not a nutball, avenge her black furry mittens and get a new colorful pen, too. Oct. 6. 10 and 11:30 a.m.

128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. $7.

The Ugly Duckling. MJCCA. Lightwire Theater brings the story of The Ugly Duckling on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. Oct. 7. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody. 678-8124000. $14-$16.

Peter Pan. Infinite Energy Center. Sugarloaf Ballet performs the ballet version of the classic story with pirates, pixie dust and Peter Pan. Oct. 13-14. Sat. 7 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 770-626-2464. $10-$28.

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TEXT TO SCHEDULE YOUR EVENT! School of Rock The Musical. Fox Theatre.

Based on the hit film, this musical follows a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a rock band. Oct. 16-21. Tues.Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m. 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 855-285-8499. $34.75 and up.

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Seussical, Jr. The Grand Theatre. The Grand Youth Theatre presents a mashup of Dr. Seuss stories featuring Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, The Whos and more.

Oct. 19 and 20. 7 p.m. 7 North Wall St., Cartersville. 770-386-7343. Adults, $12; ages 17 and younger, $9.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Tower of Talent. Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at City Springs. Atlanta’s most talented kids will sing, dance and perform all to benefit the patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Oct. 20. 7:30 p.m. 237 Johnson Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-7854483. $35 and up.

Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Junie B. is on a mission to prove she’s not a nutball, avenge her black furry mitten and get a new colorful pen, too. Oct. 27. 11 a.m. 950 Forrest St., Roswell.

770-641-1260. $10.

Little Raindrop Songs. MJCCA. Puppetry, a two-dimensional set, comic performances and the pajama-pop of Lullatone by The Theatre for the Very Young. Oct. 28. 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody. 678-812-4000. $14-$16.

Brother Coyote and Sister Fox. Center for Puppetry Arts. Quick-witted Sister Fox stays one step ahead of Brother Coyote in this delightful Mexican folktale with English, Spanish and plenty of chickens. Oct. 30-Nov. 11. See puppet.org for showtimes. Ages 4 and older. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $19.50.

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