July 2016

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Inside 32 July Vol. 33 / Number 7

YEARS OF ATLANTA PARENT

Departments

THE

8 Publisher’s Note 38 Kids Activity Guide

Special Advertising Section

ISSUE

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Fun Guide 45 46

Features

Eating Out: Five kid-friendly coffee shops

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

No ‘Summer Slide’

Use our list of ways to keep kids engaged and learning all summer long.

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51 Butterfly

Encounter at

Chattahoochee Nature Center

Turn ‘Yuck’ into ‘Yum’

Try these tips to expand your child’s palatte and win the veggie wars.

52 Charlotte’s Web

at Serenbe Playhouse

Keep Your Cool

Escape Atlanta’s annual heat wave with these indoor places that even the kids will think are “Really cool, Mom!”

Tee Off for Fun

Atlanta Parent’s round-up of driving ranges, courses and lessons is kid-friendly and wallet-friendly.

Magazine Association of the Southeast

2013 Award Winner atlantaparent.com

Not-to-Miss Events

47 Creatures of Light at the

42

56

Words of humor & wisdom

14 Family

Looking for a fun outing this weekend or dance classes?

We can help you find that, plus much more. Save this issue as a go-to resource for almost everything.

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66 For the Fridge

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teamLab Future Park

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July Calendar

20 Years Later: Why we love Centennial Olympic Park

Fourth of July Events

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Does your child have ASTHMA? Take part in a Clinical Research Study!

PUBLISHER Liz White

lwhite@atlantaparent.com

Consider joining a research study at Emory University / Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to improve asthma treatments for African Americans/Blacks.

ASSOCIATE Laura Powell PUBLISHER lpowell@atlantaparent.com

BUSINESS Amy Smith DEVELOPMENT MGR asmith@atlantaparent.com

To participate in this study, you must:

ACCOUNT Carolyn Haushalter EXECUTIVE chaushalter@atlantaparent.com

Be 5-21 years old Have at least one grandparent of African descent Qualified participants will receive: Asthma medications Pulmonary evaluation Compensation for time and travel

Alice Bruce | 404-712-1773 alice.bruce@emory.edu Shanneka Douglas | 404-727-7687 sdougl5@emory.edu

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DIGITAL SALES jlisvosky@atlantaparent.com

CONTRIBUTING Amanda Miller Allen

EDITOR

STAFF Teresa Farkas WRITER tfarkas@atlantaparent.com

EDITORIAL Sheri Taylor-Emery

ART DIRECTOR creative@atlantaparent.com

PRODUCTION Robin Mintz

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MARKETING MOM Felicia Barman

SUMMER INTERNS Hunter Leibler Kennedy Ogelsby

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WITH KIDS, ILLNESSES AND INJURIES HAPPEN.

THEY ALSO HAPPEN TO BE OUR SPECIALTY. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Urgent Care Centers are open seven days a week, including holidays. And with our online scheduling, you can get in line for check-in before you leave home. For more information, visit choa.org/urgentcare or call 404-785-KIDS (5437).

Locations Children’s at Cherokee – Now Open In the River Pointe shopping center

1558 Riverstone Parkway, Canton Children’s at Forsyth In The Collection at Forsyth

410 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 300, Cumming

Children’s at North Point 3795 Mansell Road, Alpharetta

Children’s at Satellite Boulevard 2660 Satellite Blvd., Duluth

Children’s at Hudson Bridge In the Hudson Bridge Crossing shopping center

1510 Hudson Bridge Road, Stockbridge

Children’s at Town Center 625 Big Shanty Road NW, Kennesaw

Urgent Care Hours Weekday hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Weekend hours: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

©2016 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

If you think your child’s illness or injury is life-threatening, call 911. We accept walk-in patients during business hours. Hours may be affected by unanticipated circumstances. Visit choa.org/urgentcare for real-time updates.

Holiday hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Publisher’s Note Abracadabra!

An Issue to Help You Organize Parents of every generation share a common wish – a magic wand to wave for instant organization.

Though we now have an ally with smartphones, it’s always a battle to stay on top of information and make it easily accessible when we need it.

Looking for a convenient list of area nature centers? Looking for a great child care center in your area or music or ballet classes for the kids?

You’ll want to keep this month’s Everything Issue handy. It’s our first ever issue curating resources parents need, all in one place. Of course, it doesn’t have absolutely everything, but it does have listings for Atlanta’s top family attractions, schools, kids’ classes and activities, and the many services parents use daily.

We believe it will be an invaluable resource and go-to reference for busy moms and dads.

Resources are something of a theme in this month’s issue. n Looking for a way to stay cool in Atlanta’s sweltering July? Read Keeping Your Cool in July (Page 48) for some fun ideas. n Are the kids jazzed about learning to play golf? We’ve organized the kid-

friendly golf courses, driving ranges and classes in Kids’ Golf (Page 56). n Our Family Fun Guide, as always, lists many, many, many ideas for outings (Page 45). n It’s a great time to find an abundance of fresh vegetables at your local

farmers market. Read our article Seven Tips for Getting Kids to Eat More Veggies (Page 42) to help encourage your kids to do just that. n Keep kids engaged this summer with the ideas presented in Prevent the Summer Slide (Page 10).

Let us hear how you’re using our Everything Issue at Facebook.com/ AtlantaParent. It’s not a magic wand, but we think you’ll find it’s a good substitute.

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‘A small school... with a big heart’

n Weelicious.com “What’s for dinner?” has to be one of the world’s most vexing questions. This website can help, with fast and delicious recipes for family meals and desserts, ideas for stuffing lunchboxes and more. Sign up for free daily recipes and get one in your inbox.

n Gro App Beginner gardeners can get expert advice with this free app from Scotts Miracle-Gro, for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It offers step-by-step instructions and advice such as when and how to plant a garden or flowers, how often to water or when to prune.

You’ll also find family projects such as the “pizza garden” – growing ingredients including basil and tomatoes. The app also lists tools you’ll need for each gardening project.

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Prevent the ‘Summer Slide’ How to Keep Kids Engaged and Learning

by Christina Katz

Your kids probably are going to overnight camp or day camp or a workshop or summer school. However, some of the summer they will be home with no structured activities.

Your first instinct might be to give them the summer off, but don’t. Put this enrichment routine into effect and watch your child go from listless and unmotivated to enthusiastic and engaged. You can prevent the ‘Summer Slide’ with an at-home program of your own making during the last weeks before school starts.

Schedule daily, weekly and monthly chores Your child is part of the family and therefore part of a team. Summer is not your only chance to reinforce this principle, but more free time can mean more help around the house. Make a chores list and divide it up into daily, weekly and monthly chores so kids can’t wiggle out of helping with big jobs like cleaning out the garage or washing the cars. Kids like to feel like they are graduating to more sophisticated chores the older they get, so make sure the level of difficulty of each chore matches each child’s aptitudes and abilities. Kids can feel proud of pitching in whether simply emptying the dishwasher daily, cleaning their room weekly, or doing yard work with the whole family every other week.

Issue a reading challenge Books are portable. Kids can read in the car, outside in the hammock, or while lying on a beach.

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Your child’s brain will turn to mush if you let him do nothing but play video games and watch TV. It’s not too late to sign the kids up for an ageappropriate summer reading challenge through your local library or even create your own. We buy our daughter eight age-appropriate reading-challenge books before school gets out. The rule is she must read for at least a half-hour on weekday mornings before she can do anything else. The half-hour often turns into an hour or even hours depending on the book. Keep your costs down by using the library or buying second-hand books or e-books.

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Lazy reading time, learning, as well as fun at home and away will make future summer memories.

Learn something fun What if everyone in your home learned something new each summer that interested them?

Satisfying their interests will likely enrich the whole family so go ahead and set a date for a show and tell celebration at the end of the summer. Then look for summer learning opportunities through the local library, YMCA, or community center, and even online. Video training series are available online any given day, just make sure you screen the instructor, website and material for security and age-appropriateness. You can even help your kids create their own curriculum using books, videos, vocabulary, and a creative project. If you want to teach your kids that learning can be fun, put them in charge of learning a topic that motivates them and watch what happens.

Kids who learn life skills from their parents can transition more smoothly into adulthood.

Tackle life-skill projects Life skills are often not taught in school and learning new skills can be a fun, shared experience between parents and kids. Examples might be learning to cook with an elementary school child, redecorating a room with a tween, or balancing a checkbook with a teen. What’s nice about having a life-skill project with each of your children every summer is that it’s something you can bond over. Shopping for food together, deciding on paint colors together, and visiting the bank together suddenly become a shared adventure rather than a mundane task. As parents, we know a lot, and summer is the perfect time to connect while pursuing age-appropriate training.

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Ban cell phones in the A.M. In our house, phones are viewed as a privilege, not a right. As long as we pay for them, we get to model healthy cell phone behaviors no matter what the other parents are doing. So we don’t use cell phones until noon, every day, even when it’s not summer. The idea is that Samantha could be doing something enriching or creative with her brain that does not involve staring passively into a screen. However, we make an exception if the screen is being used in pursuit of self-expression. If she wants to look up fashions from different periods so she can render them more accurately in her fashion notebook, that’s allowed. We also permit a quick phone check first thing in the morning to wish someone a happy birthday or reply to a message.

Being a good family member is helpful practice for being a member of a team.

Start these vacation policies when your kids are young if you can, although they will create a more balanced summer even if you start today with teens. Kids love having routines and these strategies will quickly become the new norm.

If you have company or go to someone else’s home, let the enrichment routine go for the sake of enjoying the moment.

Routines create structure, which increase feelings of stability and security in kids. But don’t be afraid to bounce the routine in favor of an impromptu trip to the pond or lake or beach. With summer enrichment routines, parents create a happier, more peaceful summer for the whole family.

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Prevent the ‘Summer Slide’

Summer learning Try these ideas for selfdirected enrichment: Juggling Hip Hop Dancing Magic Tricks Geocaching Puppet Making Personal Exercise Program Singing Butterfly Sanctuary Card Games Writing Contests Cartooning

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NEW USES FOR A

KIDDIE POOL Those plastic pools are great for splashing around on a hot day, but they’re good for much more than getting wet.

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Bubbles Fill with store-bought or homemade bubble solution. You’ll find plenty of recipes online, but we like this one for giant bubbles: happyhooligans.ca/homemade-giantbubbles; the site also has an idea for a giant bubble wand. A giant hula hoop also does the trick. (It may take two pairs of hands: Put the hoop in the solution and lift straight up quickly.)

Sand Box You can purchase play sand at most home improvement stores. Make sure you have plenty of toys for digging and playing.

As a variation, nurture your child’s inner archaeologist by hiding plastic dinosaurs or bones in the sand and giving them a paintbrush and a shovel for excavation.

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Ball Pit Forget those fast-food places and their germ pits. Buy a large bag of plastic balls (online or at a big box store) and just add kids.

Children’s Garden Dump in bags of dark, healthy soil and let kids plant bulbs, or small flowers and watch them grow (the kids and the plants!)

Nighttime Comfort Zone Fill with pillows and blankets and watch a movie outdoors or simply lie back and look for constellations.

Tip: If you plan to leave your pool play area outside, use a fitted sheet as a cover to keep out bugs, dirt and critters. atlantaparent.com

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THE ISSUE You want it. You need it. We’ve got it.

ACTIVITIES n Attractions

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games andrettikarting.com Marietta........................................... 678-496-9530 Roswell............................................ 770-992-5688 CNN Studio Tour cnn.com/tour Atlanta............................................. 404-827-2300 Fun Junction USA funjunctionusa.com Fayetteville...................................... 770-460-5862 Glow Galaxy glowgalaxy.com Norcross......................................... 770-368-3008 See ad on page 35

K1 Speed k1speed.com Duluth.............................................. 678-367-2857 LEGOLAND Discovery Center legolandiscoverycenter.com/atlanta Atlanta............................................. 404-848-9252 See ad on page 16

Main Event Entertainment mainevent.com Alpharetta........................................ 770-521-9100 Atlanta............................................. 770-955-0717 Malibu Grand Prix malibunorcross.com Norcross......................................... 770-416-7630

Metro Fun Center metrofuncenter.com Atlanta............................................. 404-767-1990

The Painted Pin thepaintedpin.com Atlanta............................................. 404-814-8736

Mountasia mountasiamarietta.com Marietta........................................... 770-422-7227

Pin Strikes pinstrikes9.com Stockbridge..................................... 770-302-0786

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Six Flags Theme Park sixflags.com/overgeorgia Austell.............................................. 770-739-3400 SkyView Atlanta skyviewatlanta.com Atlanta............................................. 678-949-9023 Slingshot Entertainment slingshotplay.com Norcross......................................... 678-585-2268 Treetop Quest treetopquest.com Dunwoody & Buford....................... 770-365-0356 See ad on page 23

XDrenaline xdrenaline.com Marietta........................................... 770-604-1367 World of Coca-Cola worldofcoca-cola.com Atlanta............................................. 404-676-5151

n Bowling AMF, Bowlmor & Brunswick amf.com 10 metro Atlanta locations

Midtown Bowl midtownbowl.com Atlanta............................................. 404-874-5703 Stars and Strikes starsandstrikes.com Eight metro Atlanta locations

n Farmers

Markets

Alpharetta Farmers Market alpharettafarmersmarket.com Alpharetta Atlanta Farmers Market agr.georgia.gov/atlanta-farmers-market.aspx Forest Park...................................... 404-675-1782 Brookhaven Farmers Market brookhavenfarmersmarket.com Brookhaven Decatur Farmers Market cfmatl.org Decatur Dunwoody Green Market dunwoodygreenmarket.com Dunwoody

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The Comet Pub & Lanes cometpubandlanes.com Decatur........................................... 404-373-0063

East Atlanta Village Farmers Market cfmatl.org Atlanta

Medieval Times medievaltimes.com Lawrenceville.................................. 888-935-6878

Funtime Bowl funtime.com Atlanta............................................. 404-636-7548

Farmers’ Atlanta Road Market farmsmyrna.com Smyrna

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Freedom Farmers’ Market freedomfarmersmkt.com Atlanta

Root House Museum roothousemuseum.com Marietta........................................... 770-426-4982

Monkey Joe’s monkeyjoes.com Five metro Atlanta locations

Fresh Produce Market smyrnacity.com Smyrna............................................ 770-431-2863

Smith Plantation roswellgov.com/smithplantation Roswell............................................ 770-641-3978

SkyZone Trampoline Park skyzone.com Five metro Atlanta locations

Grant Park Farmers Market cfmatl.org Atlanta

Stately Oaks Plantation historicaljonesboro.org Jonesboro....................................... 770-473-0197

Woody’s Jump n Play woodysjumpnplay.com McDonough.................................... 770-914-2973

Green Market piedmontpark.org/programs/green_market.html Atlanta............................................. 404-875-7275

Wren’s Nest wrensnest.org Atlanta............................................. 404-753-7735

X-drenaline xdreanaline.com Marietta........................................... 770-604-1367

Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market heritagesandysprings.org Sandy Springs................................ 404-851-9111

n Jump

n Movie

Kennesaw Farmers Market kennesaw.com/kennesaw-farmers-market Kennesaw....................................... 770-794-7075 Marietta Square Farmers Market mariettasquarefarmersmarket.com Marietta Morningside Farmers Market morningsidemarket.com Atlanta Peachtree City Farmers Market ptcfarmersmarket.org Peachtree City Peachtree Road Farmers Market peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com Atlanta............................................. 404-365-1078 Ponce City Farmers Market cfmatl.org Atlanta Snellville Farmers’ Market snellvillefarmersmarket.com Snellville.......................................... 770-972-0518 Tucker Farmers Market tuckerfarmersmarket.com Tucker Westside Farmers Market cfmatl.org Atlanta

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Homes

Places

Theaters

BounceU bounceu.com/kennesaw-ga Kennesaw....................................... 770-919-2226

AMC Theatres amctheatres.com Multiple locations

Catch Air catchairparty.com Multiple locations

Carmike Cinemas carmike.com Multiple locations

Hippo Hopp hippohopp.com Atlanta............................................. 404-634-4964

Georgia Theatre Company gtcmovies.com Multiple locations

Everland Play everlandplay.com Buford............................................. 678-765-6390

Movie Tavern movietavern.com Roswell............................................ 770-407-6653 Suwanee......................................... 678-730-6900 Tucker.............................................. 678-680-5782

FunAThon myfunathon.com Lawrenceville.................................. 678-478-7259 Fun Forest funforestduluth.com Duluth.............................................. 678-648-6655 Get Air Trampoline Park getairsports.com Stone Mountain............................... 770-290-3271 Johns Creek.................................... 404-260-1935 Jump Jump jump-jump.com Norcross........................................... 70-558-1525

NCG Cinemas ncgmovies.com Multiple locations Regal Cinemas regmovies.com Multiple locations Studio Movie Grill studiomoviegrill.com Duluth.............................................. 770-299-7100 Holcomb Bridge............................. 770-992-8411

n Museums

Jumping World jumpingworldusa.com/kennesaw Kennesaw....................................... 770-672-7616

APEX Museum apexmuseum.org Atlanta............................................. 404-523-2739

Jumpits jumpits.com Dallas.............................................. 770-505-2891

AT&T Telephone Museum Atlanta............................................. 404-223-3661 Atlanta History Center atlantahistorycenter.com Atlanta............................................. 404-814-4000

Bulloch Hall bullochhall.org Roswell............................................ 770-992-1731

JumpStreet gotjump.com Lawrenceville.................................. 678-847-0123

The Herndon Home herndonhome.org Atlanta............................................. 404-581-9813

Kid’s Paradise kidsparadiseparty.com Norcross......................................... 404-445-7786

Bartow History Museum bartowhistorymuseum.org Cartersville...................................... 770-382-2638

The Mable House mablehouse.org Mableton......................................... 770-819-7765

Leapin’ Lizards Play and Party Center leapinlizardsplay.com Decatur........................................... 404-537-3030

Booth Western Art Museum boothmuseum.org Cartersville...................................... 770-387-1300

Margaret Mitchell House atlantahistorycenter.com/mmh Atlanta............................................. 404-249-7015

Metro Fun Center metrofuncenter.com Atlanta............................................. 404-767-1990

Center for Civil and Human Rights civilandhumanrights.org Atlanta............................................. 678-999-8990

Rhodes Hall georgiatrust.org/historic_sites/rhodeshall Atlanta............................................. 404-885-7800

MoJoBaS Fun Factory mojobasfunfactory.com Douglasville..................................... 770-575-0717

Children’s Art Museum thehudgens.org Duluth.............................................. 770-623-6002

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THE Children’s Museum of Atlanta childrensmuseumatlanta.org Atlanta............................................. 404-659-5437 See ad on page 50 & 53

College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience cfbhall.com Atlanta............................................. 404-880-4800 See ad on page 17

Fernbank Museum of Natural History fernbankmuseum.org Atlanta............................................. 404-929-6300

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Site nps.gov/malu Atlanta............................................. 404-331-5190 Michael C. Carlos Museum carlos.emory.edu Atlanta............................................. 404-727-4282 Museum of Design Atlanta museumofdesign.org Atlanta............................................. 404-979-6455

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Robert C. Williams Paper Museum ipst.gatech.edu/amp Atlanta............................................. 404-894-7840

Fernbank Science Center fernbank.edu Atlanta............................................. 678-874-7102

Southeastern Railway Museum srmduluth.org Duluth.............................................. 770-476-2013

Funk Heritage Center reinhardt.edu/funkheritage Waleska........................................... 770-720-5970 Georgia State Capitol gov.georgia.gov/capitol Atlanta............................................. 404-463-4536 Governor’s Mansion mansion.georgia.gov Atlanta............................................. 404-261-1776 Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center gwinnettehc.org Buford............................................. 770-904-3500 High Museum of Art high.org Atlanta............................................. 404-733-4400 Interactive Neighborhood for Kids inkfun.org Gainesville....................................... 770-536-1900 See ad on page 34

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Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History southernmuseum.org Kennesaw....................................... 770-427-2117 Sophie Hirsh Srochi Jewish Discovery Museum atlantajcc.org Dunwoody....................................... 678-812-4173 Stately Oaks Plantation historicaljonesboro.org Jonesboro....................................... 770-473-0197 Teaching Museum North n-georgia.com/teaching-museum-roswell.html Roswell............................................ 470-254-6339 Teaching Museum South fultonschools.org Hapeville......................................... 470-254-8015 Tellus Science Museum tellusmuseum.org Cartersville...................................... 770-606-5700

Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame atlanta.braves.mlb.com Atlanta............................................. 404-614-2310

See ad on page 59

Jimmy Carter Library and Museum jimmycarterlibrary.gov Atlanta............................................. 404-865-7100

World of Coca-Cola worldofcoca-cola.com Atlanta............................................. 404-676-5151

William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum thebreman.org Atlanta............................................. 678-222-3700

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& Gardens

Atlanta Botanical Garden atlantabg.org Atlanta............................................. 404-876-5859 Gainesville....................................... 404-888-4760 Blue Heron Nature Center bhnp.org Atlanta............................................. 404-345-1008 Chattahoochee Nature Center chattnaturecenter.org Roswell............................................ 770-992-2055 Cochran Mill Nature Center cochranmillnaturecenter.org/index.html Palmetto.......................................... 770-306-0914 Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve arabiaalliance.org Lithonia............................................ 770-492-5220 Dunwoody Nature Center dunwoodynature.org Dunwoody....................................... 770-394-3322 Elachee Nature Science Center elachee.org Gainesville....................................... 770-535-1976 Fernbank Science Center fernbank.edu Atlanta............................................. 678-874-7102 Reynolds Nature Preserve reynoldsnaturepreserve.org Morrow............................................ 770-603-4188 Vines Botanical Gardens gwinnettcounty.com Loganville........................................ 770-554-2284 Woodland Gardens woodlandsgarden.org Decatur........................................... 404-373-2222

n Parks

& Recreation

Bartow County bartowga.org Cartersville...................................... 770-387-5149

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Cherokee County crpa.net Woodstock...................................... 770-924-7768

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Coupon expires 12/31/16 I-75 @ Barrett Parkway Mountasia.com 770-422-7227

Clayton County claytonparks.com Jonesboro....................................... 770-477-3766 Cobb County cobbcounty.org Marietta........................................... 770-528-1000 DeKalb County dekalbcountyga.gov Decatur........................................... 404-371-2000 Douglas County celebratedouglascounty.com Douglasville..................................... 770-489-3918 Fayette County fayettecountyga.gov Fayetteville...................................... 770-716-4320

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THE Forsyth County parks.forsythco.com Cumming........................................ 770-781-2215 Fulton County fultoncountyga.gov Atlanta............................................. 404-612-4000 Gilmer County gilmerrecreation.com Ellijay............................................... 706-635-7700 Gwinnett County gwinnettcounty.com Lawrenceville.................................. 770-822-8840 Hall County hallcounty.org Gainesville....................................... 770-535-8280 Henry County co.henry.ga.us/ParksRecreation McDonough.................................... 770-288-7300 Paulding County paulding.gov Dallas.............................................. 770-445-8065

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ISSUE & Water Parks

Bethesda Park Aquatic Center gwinnettparks.com Lawrenceville.................................. 678-277-0880 Bogan Park Aquatic Center gwinnettparks.com Buford............................................. 678-277-0853 Chastain Park Pool chastainparkac.org Atlanta............................................. 404-841-9196 Collins Hill Aquatic Center gwinnettparks.com Lawrenceville.................................. 770-237-5647 Emory University’s Outdoor Pools saac.emory.edu Decatur........................................... 404-712-2430 Garden Hills Pool gardenhillspool.com Atlanta............................................. 404-848-7220

Mountain View Aquatic Center cobbcounty.org Marietta........................................... 770-509-4925 Murphey Candler Park Pool brookhavenga.gov Atlanta............................................. 770-936-5468 Piedmont Park Aquatic Center www.piedmontpark.org Atlanta.............................. 404-875-7275, ext. 324 Rhodes Jordan Park Pool gwinnetcounty.com Lawrenceville.................................. 678-277-0892 South Cobb Aquatic Center cobbcounty.org Austell.............................................. 770-739-3180 Wake the Lake wakethelakecablepark.com Buford............................................. 678-409-9053

LanierWorld lanierislands.com/lanierworld Buford............................................. 678-304-3120

West Gwinnett Aquatic Center gwinnettcounty.com Norcross......................................... 678-407-8801

Rockdale County rockdalecountyga.gov Conyers........................................... 770-278-7529

McKoy Pool decaturga.com Decatur........................................... 404-378-8084

White Water sixflags.com/whitewater Marietta.......................................... 770-948-9290

Walton County waltoncountyga.gov Monroe............................................ 770-267-1483

Mountain Park Aquatic Center gwinnettparks.com Stone Mountain............................... 678-277-0870

Wills Park Pool willspark.com Alpharetta........................................ 678-297-6108

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n Scouting Boy Scouts of America atlantabsa.org................................. 770-989-8820 See ad on page 3

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta gsgatl.org........................................ 800-771-1139

n Skating All American Skating Center aaskate.com Stone Mountain............................... 770-469-9775 The Alpharetta Family Skate Center cooler.com Alpharetta........................................ 770-649-6600 Cascade Fun Center metrofuncenter.com/cascade Atlanta............................................. 404-699-9559 Center Ice Arena centericearena.com Sandy Springs................................ 724-468-1100 Golden Glide Fun Center metrofuncenter.com/goldenglide Decatur........................................... 404-288-7773 The Ice theice.info Cumming........................................ 678-845-0103 Ice Forum iceforum.com Duluth ............................................. 770-813-1010 Kennesaw....................................... 770-218-1010 Marietta Ice Center mariettaicecenter.com Marietta........................................... 770-509-5067 Metro Fun Center metrofuncenter.com/metro Atlanta............................................. 404-767-1990 Skate-A-Long USA skatealongusa.com Lilburn............................................. 770-921-0800 Sparkles Family Fun Center sparklesfamilyfuncenters.com Four locations Starlite Family Fun Center starliteofstockbridge.com Stockbridge..................................... 770-507-0041

n Splash

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THE Historic Fourth Ward Park Splash Pad beltline.org/parks/historic-fourth-ward-park Atlanta............................................. 404-590-7275 Laurel Park Sprayground hallcounty.org Gainesville....................................... 770-535-8280 Lillian Webb Park norcrossga.net Norcross......................................... 678-421-2010 Old Atlanta Park forsythco.com/parks Suwanee......................................... 770-205-4646 Perkerson Park Splash Pad beltline.org/parks/perkerson-park Atlanta............................................. 404-546-6788

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Riverside Park Splash ‘N’ Play roswellgov.com Roswell............................................ 770-594-6158 Sewell Park Pool cobbcounty.org/parks Marietta........................................... 770-509-2741 Splash Island at Adams Park atlanta.gov Atlanta............................................. 404-756-1827 Spray Station at East Roswell Park roswellgov.com Roswell............................................ 770-594-6188 Waleska Splash Pad crpa.net/parks Waleska........................................... 678-880-4760

n Sports

Teams

ISSUE n Symphonies Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra (ACSO) facebook.com/ACSOrch Atlanta............................................. 404-246-1393 Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra atlantaphilharmonic.org Decatur Atlanta Symphony Orchestra atlantasymphony.org Atlanta ............................................ 404-733-5000 See ad on page 16

Atlanta Wind Symphony atlantawindsymphony.org Roswell Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony ayws.org Atlanta............................................. 404-367-5163 The Buckhead Youth Orchestra buckheadyouthorchestra.com Atlanta............................................. 404-246-1393 Cobb Wind Symphony cobbwindsymphony.org Marietta........................................... 678-305-7148 Georgia Philharmonic georgiaphilharmonic.org Marietta........................................... 404-500-9276 Metropolitan Youth Symphony of Atlanta mysoatlanta.com Atlanta............................................. 404-594-4381

Atlanta Blaze atlantablaze.com

Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra johnscreeksymphony.org

Atlanta Braves atlanta.braves.mlb.com Atlanta

n Theaters

Atlanta Dream dream.wnba.com Atlanta............................................. 877-977-7729 Atlanta Falcons atlantafalcons.com Atlanta............................................. 770-965-3115

Johns Creek.................................... 770-232-8819

444 Theatre 444theatre.com Atlanta............................................. 404-548-8952 7 Stages Theatre 7stages.org Atlanta............................................. 404-523-7647

Atlanta Gladiators atlantagladiators.com Duluth.............................................. 770-497-5100

Actor’s Express actors-express.com Atlanta............................................. 404-875-1606

Atlanta Hawks nba.com/hawks Atlanta

Alliance Theatre alliancetheatre.org Atlanta............................................. 404-733-4650

Atlanta Motor Speedway atlantamotorspeedway.com Hampton......................................... 770-946-4211

Atlanta Lyric Theatre atlantalyrictheatre.com Marietta........................................... 404-377-9948

Georgia Swarm Lacrosse georgiaswarm.com Duluth........................................844-4-GASWARM

Aurora Theatre auroratheatre.com Lawrenceville.................................. 678-226-6222

Gwinnett Braves gwinnett.braves.milb.com Lawrenceville.................................. 678-227-0340

The Buckhead Theatre thebuckheadtheatre.com Atlanta............................................. 404-843-2825

atlantaparent.com

Gaylord Opryland Resort gaylordopryland.com Nashville.......................................... 888-677-9872

Center for Puppetry Arts puppet.org Atlanta............................................. 404-873-3391

See ad on back cover

Center Stage Atlanta centerstage-atlanta.com Atlanta............................................. 404-885-1365

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad gsmr.com Bryson City...................................... 800-872-4681

Cherokee Theatre Company cherokeetheatre.org Canton............................................ 770-591-0282 Dad’s Garage Theatre Company dadsgarage.com Atlanta............................................. 404-523-3141

Newnan Theatre Company newnantheatre.org Newnan........................................... 770-683-6282

Earl Smith Strand Theatre earlsmithstrand.org Marietta........................................... 770-293-0080

Out of Box Theatre outofboxtheatre.com Marietta........................................... 678-653-4605

Fox Theatre foxtheatre.org Atlanta............................................. 404-881-2100

The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse shakespearetavern.com Atlanta............................................. 404-874-5299

Horizon Theatre Company horizontheatre.com Atlanta............................................. 404-584-7450

Southside Theatre Guild stgplays.com Fairburn........................................... 770-969-0956

The Legacy Theatre thelegacytheatre.org Tyrone.............................................. 404-895-1473

Theatrical Outfit theatricaloutfit.org Atlanta............................................. 678-528-1500

Lionheart Theatre Company lionhearttheatre.org Norcross........................................ 678-938-8518

n Travel

New London Theatre newlondontheatre.org Snellville.......................................... 770-559-1484

atlantaparent.com

Alpine Helen helenga.com Sautee, Nacoochee, Cleveland & Unicoi State Park......................... 800-858-8027 See ad on page 63

King and Prince Golf and Beach Resort kingandprince.com St. Simons Island............................ 800-342-0212 Lane Southern Orchards lanesouthernorchards.com Fort Valley........................................ 478-825-3362 Loews Hotels & Resorts loewshotels.com ........................................................ 800-235-6397 Mercier Orchards mercier-orchards.com Blue Ridge...................................... 800-361-7731 Tennessee Valley Railroad tvrail.com Chattanooga................................... 423-894-8028 See ad on page 16

n Zoos

and Aquariums

Georgia Aquarium georgiaaquarium.org Atlanta............................................. 404-581-4000 Zoo Atlanta zooatlanta.org Atlanta............................................. 404-624-5822 See ad on page 2

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CHILDCARE n Child

Care Centers

KidZone atlantajcc.org Dunwoody....................................... 678-812-4000

Bright Horizons brighthorizons.com Nine locations in metro Atlanta

Toddler University iftoddleruniversity.com Marietta........................................... 678-909-3842

The Chastain School thechastainschool.com Atlanta............................................. 404-851-0001

n Mother’s

Destiny Academy destinyacademy.net Atlanta............................................. 770-509-9010 Discovery Point discoverypoint.com 35 locations..................................... 800-622-7599 The Goddard School goddardschool.com 28 locations in metro Atlanta Kiddie Academy of Alpharetta kiddieacademy.com/alpharetta Alpharetta........................................ 770-417-8194 See ad on page 19

The Little Nook thelittlenook.net Atlanta............................................. 404-846-2232 Kids R Kids kidsrkids.com 36 locations

See ad on page 21

Primrose Schools primroseschools.com Multiple locations St. John Children’s Center children.stjohnatlanta.org Sandy Springs................................ 404-843-8375 The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy sunshinehouse.com 30+ locations See ad on page 12

The Suzuki School suzukischool.com Buckhead, Northside, Ponce City Market Tabula Rasa trlanguages.com Atlanta............................................. 404-409-0827 Lawrenceville.................................. 678-985-8080 See ad on page 4

n Child

Care Referrals

Quality Care for Children qualitycareforchildren.org ........................................................ 877-255-4254

n Drop-in

Day Out

All Saints Catholic Church Playroom allsaints.us/playroom Dunwoody............................... 770-393-3255 x 29 Alpharetta First United Methodist Church afumc.org Alpharetta............................ 770-475-5576 x 2170 Bethany United Methodist Church bethanyumc.net Smyrna............................................ 770-436-2675 Canton First United Methodist Church cantonumc.preschool.com Canton............................................ 770-720-3225 County Line United Methodist Church countylineumc.org Acworth................................. 770-428-0511 x 105 Crabapple First Baptist Church crabapplefbc.org Milton............................................... 770-754-4105 The Cathedral of St. Phillip stphillipscathedral.org Atlanta............................................. 404-365-1000

KinderCare kindercare.com Multiple locations

Centers

Bright Horizons brighthorizons.com Select locations

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Cumming First United Methodist Church cfumcga.org Cumming........................................ 770-887-2900 The Day School of Sandy Springs Christian Church thedayschool-sscc.org Sandy Springs............................... 404-252-3950 Decatur First United Methodist Church decaturfirst.org Decatur................................. 404-378-4541 x 111 Decatur Presbyterian Children’s Community dpcc.atlpcusa.org Decatur........................................... 404-378-1770 First Baptist Church of Roswell fbcroswell.org Roswell............................................ 770-587-6980 First Baptist Duluth duluthbaptistpreschool.org Duluth.............................................. 770-476-3780 First Presbyterian Church Marietta fpcmarietta.org Marietta........................................... 770-427-0293 First United Methodist Church of Marietta mariettafumc.org Marietta........................................... 770-429-7800 Gesher L’Torah gltorah.org Alpharetta........................................ 770-777-4009

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Glenn School for Young Children glennschool.org Atlanta............................................. 404-634-6494 Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church hmumc.org Dacula................................... 770-271-8855 x 302 Hickory Flat Church hickoryflat.org Canton............................................ 770-345-9354 Hopewell Baptist Church hopewellbaptist.com Canton............................................ 770-345-5723 Horizon Christian School horizonbaptist.net Suwanee......................................... 770-962-1214 Kids Time Preschool Academy kidztymeacademy Canton............................................ 770-345-0636 Mars Hill Presbyterian Church mhchurch.com Acworth........................................... 770-974-8481 Mt. Bethel UMC mtbethel.org Marietta........................................... 770-971-2880 Prospect Church prospectchurch.com Lawrenceville.................................. 770-963-5961 Roswell United Methodist Church rumc.com Roswell............................................ 770-998-8699 Saint Benedict Catholic Church stbenedict.net Johns Creek.................................... 678-992-2052 Sand School at North Decatur sandpreschool.og Decatur........................................... 404-373-3367 Smyrna First United Methodist Church smyrnafumc.org Smyrna........................................... 770-436-4108 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church sta.org Alpharetta........................................ 770-664-2214

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Sutallee Baptist Church sutalleebaptistchurch.com White............................................... 770-479-0101 The Wood Acres School woodacresschool.org Marietta........................................... 770-971-1880 YMCA Early Learning ymcaatlanta.org Multiple locations in metro Atlanta

n Sick

Child Care Centers

Bright Horizons brighthorizons.com Nine locations in metro Atlanta BrightStar Care brightstarcare.com Multiple locations A Friend of the Family afriend.com ........................................................ 770-725-2748

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Dance & Arts Showcase Ages Two-Adult Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop • Piano • Guitar • Adult Ballet & Tap

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Year-round springboard diving lessons for ages 6-18

THE College Nannies and Tutors collegenanniesandtutors.com Parents in a Pinch parentsinapinch.com TLC Sitters tlcsittersofatlanta.com Norcross......................................... 770-410-4774 Your Happy Nest Nannies & Babysitters yourhappynest.com

CLASSES n Art

Classes

ISSUE Chambers Performing Arts chambersperformingarts.com Hamilton Mill, Johns Creek, Suwanee ........................................................ 770-772-9798 Dance Studio 33 barefootnmotion.com Decatur........................................... 678-830-6511 Dance & Arts Showcase danceandarts.com Atlanta............................................. 770-934-5010 See ad on page 24

Dance Theatre at Sandy Springs dancetheatre.net Sandy Springs................................ 678-705-8421

G.A.S. Art gas-art.com Atlanta............................................. 404-801-4926

Good Moves Dance goodmoves.org Atlanta............................................. 404-518-1646

Spruill Center for the Arts spruillarts.org Dunwoody....................................... 770-394-3447

Moving in the Spirit movinginthespirit.org Atlanta............................................. 404-624-5295

Vinings School of Art viningsschoolofart.com Smyrna............................................ 678-213-4278

Once Upon a Ballet onceuponaballetatl.com Multiple locations............................ 404-964-0529

n Cooking

Classes

Young Chef’s Academy youngchefsacademy.com Marietta........................................... 678-540-4806 Atlanta............................................. 404-633-2633 Sandy Springs................................ 404-255-9263

n Dance

Classes

The Space thespaceatl.com Atlanta............................................. 678-310-2338

n Enrichment Imagination Station Creative Learning Center imaginationstation-preschool.com Atlanta............................................. 470-225-8836

Atlanta Ballet atlantaballet.com Marietta........................................... 678-213-5000 Atlanta (Buckhead)......................... 404-303-1501 Atlanta (Downtown)........................ 404-873-5811

Kid Chess kidchess.com Multiple locations............................ 770-575-5802

Ballethnic Academy of Dance ballethnic.org East Point........................................ 404-726-1416

Nellya Fencers nellyafencers.com Atlanta............................................. 404-603-3600

The Bush Centre for Ballet bushballetcentre.com Sandy Springs................................ 404-256-5542

Premier Fencing Alliance learntofencega.com Marietta........................................... 404-537-2143

n Fencing

Beginner to National Levels Multiple Practice Locations GA Tech Aquatic Center & Marist High School

Let your child experience the fun!

1 day a week practices, up to 4 days a week practices. www.AtlantaDiving.com AtlantaDiving@mindspring.com 770-844-7710

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n Golf

Lessons

Aussie Kids Golf Academy aussiekids.com Atlanta, Johns Creek...................... 404-812-6808 First Tee of Atlanta thefirstteeatlanta.org Atlanta............................................. 404-756-1868 Marietta Golf Center mariettagolfcenter.com Marietta.......................................... 770- 977-1997 Play Think Learn Golf playthinklearngolf.com Sandy Springs................................ 770-390-0424

n Gymnastics Atlanta School of Gymnastics atlantagymnastic.net Tucker.............................................. 770-938-1212 See ad on page 23

Buckhead Gymnastics & Cheer buckheadgymnasticsandcheer.com Atlanta............................................. 404-367-4414 See ad on page 22

Intown Stars Gymnastics intownstarsgymnastics.com Atlanta............................................. 404-281-4835 Top Notch Training Center topnotchtrainingcenter.org Peachtree Corners.......................... 770-766-4675

n Horseback

Riding

Atlanta Riding Club atlantaridingclub.com Canton............................................ 470-281-0881 See ad on page 47

Chastain Horse Park chastainhorsepark.org Atlanta............................................. 404-252-4244 Linda’s Riding School lindasridingschool.com Conyers........................................... 770-922-0184

n Karate

/ Taekwondo

The Dojo American Karate Center teamdojo.com Multiple Locations McDonough Taekwondo Center mcdonoughtkd.com McDonough.................................... 770-320-8858 Tucker Taekwondo Center tuckertaekwondo.com Tucker.............................................. 770-630-2995

n Language

Lessons

Ecole du Samedi frenchschoolatlanta.org Atlanta............................................. 770-634-6228

Ranked TOP 100 in the NATION We have a program for all ages and levels. Youth Programs for ages 5 to 12 and Travel Teams for ages 10 to 18. Train with us throughout the year in Camps and Clinics with some of the most experienced coaches.

Club Tryouts for 14 and younger begins in October.

Club Tryouts for 15 and older begins in November.

See ad on page 24

Tabula Rasa trlanguages.com Sandy Springs................................ 404-409-0827 Lawrenceville.................................. 678-985-8080

Email: info@tsunamivolleyball.com Website: www.tsunamivolleyball.com

See ad on page 4

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n Music Atlanta Boy Choir atlantaboychoir.org Atlanta............................................. 404-378-0064

A place where... children LEARN TO THINK.

See ad on page 67

Atlanta Young Singers aysc.org Atlanta............................................. 404-873-3365 Eclectic Music eclecticmusicatlanta.com Atlanta............................................. 404-537-1382

Club SciKidz clubscikidz.com Multiple locations............................ 678-398-7683

European School of Music euroschoolmusic.org Atlanta............................................. 404-255-8382

Imagine That! & Future Tech imaginethatfun.com Multiple locations............................ 770-455-1980

Metro Music Makers metromusicmakers.com ........................................................ 678-637-7293

Robotic Exporers roboticexplorers.com Roswell............................................ 770-772-6622

See ad on page 20

The Music Class themusicclass.com/Atlanta Multiple locations............................ 770-645-5578

SUMMER PROGRAMS

1036 Lindbergh Dr., Atlanta

18 months - 6+ | AMI www.carlislemontessori.com

Tech Time Academy techtimeacademy.com Atlanta ............................................ 678-485-7941

North Fulton School of Music northfultonmschoolofmusic.com Atlanta & Alpharetta........................ 770-753-0322

Youth Atlanta S.T.E.M. Academy atlstemacademy.com Marietta........................................... 470-231-9214

Sandy Springs Music sandyspringsmusic.com Sandy Springs................................ 404-250-0406

n Performing

Arts

Academy of Film Making & Journalism Southwest Atlanta........................... 404-914-6809

“Give them Roots and Wings!”

AGES 14 MONTHS - 15 YEARS

2997 Main St., Duluth 30096 1768 Old Peachtree Rd., Duluth 30097

770-476-9307

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See ad on page 35

Music & Arts musicarts.com Multiple locations

Riverside Voice and Piano Studio riversidevoiceandpiano.com ........................................................ 678-667-4643

Over 40 years of nurturing your children as they naturally develop. Accredited by AMI, the most prestigious Montessori organization. Leadership, respect and academic excellence are cultivated in a peaceful environment.

Science Creations sciencecreations.com Stone Mountain............................... 678-531-2357

The Actor’s Scene theactorsscene.com Buford............................................. 770-904-6646

See ad on page 20

n Sports

After School Sports Academy afterschoolsports.org Deatur & Union City........................ 678-705-2275 Atlanta Diving Association atlantadiving.com Multiple locations............................ 770-844-7710 See ad on page 24

Atlanta Junior Rowing Association ajracrew.com Roswell............................................ 770-835-5769 See ad on page 24

Alliance Theater alliancetheatre.org Atlanta............................................. 404-733-4650

North Atlanta Volleyball Club northatlantavolleyball.com Atlanta............................................. 404-951-8774

Art Station artstation.org Stone Mountain................................. 70-469-1105

Tsunami Volleyball Club tsunamivolleyball.com Multiple locations............................ 404-661-0836

Forefront Arts forefrontarts.com Multiple locations............................ 770-864-3316 See ad on page 53

Musical Theater Center musicaltheatercenteratl.com Marietta........................................... 404-964-0529

n Science

Classes

Builder Bunch builderbunch.com Multiple locations............................ 855-694-4327

See ad on page 25

United Futbol Academy norcross-soccer.org Norcross......................................... 770-840-9275

n Swim

Lessons

Swim Atlanta swimatlanta.com Multiple locations Dynamo Swim Club dynamoswmschool.com Multiple locations................... 770-457-7946 x119

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EDUCATION n Boarding

Schools

Rabun Gap Nacoochee School rabungap.org Rabun Gap..................................... 706-746-7467

n Charter

Schools

Coweta Charter Academy cowetacharter.org Senoia............................................. 770-599-0228 Cherokee Charter Academy cherokeecharter.org Canton............................................ 678-385-7322 International Charter School of Atlanta icsatlanta.org Roswell............................................ 470-222-7420

n Homeschooling An Easier Way to Homeschool aneasierwaytohomeschool.com ........................................................ 678-951-7674 See ad on page 64

n Montessori

Schools

Arbor Montessori School arbormontessori.org Decatur........................................... 404-321-9304 Atlanta Montessori International School amischool.com Atlanta............................................. 404-325-6777

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Carlisle Montessori of Buckhead carlislemontessori.com Atlanta............................................. 404-949-0053

Springmont School springmont.com Atlanta............................................. 404-252-3910

See ad on page 26

Stepping Stone Montessori steppingstonemontessori.com Cumming & Sugar Hill.................... 770-205-0317

Covered Bridge Montessori School coveredbridgeacademy.com Smyrna............................................ 770-801-8292 Cresco Montessori crescomontessori.com Multiple Locations........................... 770-992-8031 See ad on page 29

Duluth Montessori School duluthmontessori.com Duluth.................. 770-476-9307 or 678-474-9967 See ad on page 26

Montessori at Sharon Springs montessoriacademygeorgia.com Cumming........................................ 770-205-6277 Montessori at Vickery montessorivickery.com Cumming........................................ 770-777-9131 Montessori School at Emory montessorischoolofdecatur.com Decatur........................................... 404-634-5777 See ad on page 3

Montessori School in Marietta montessorischoolinmarietta.org Marietta........................................... 404-458-0351 Northwoods Montessori northwoodsmontessori.org Atlanta............................................. 770-457-7261 See ad on page 19

n Preschools Ahava Early Learning Center ahavalearning.org Atlanta............................................. 404-900-9411 See ad on page 6

Carrington Academy carringtonacademy.com Alpharetta & Cumming................... 844-826-3425 See ad on page 18

Little Linguists littlelinguistspreschool.com East Point........................................ 404-768-2111 Little Sunshine Playhouse & Preschool littlesunshine.com Alpharetta........................................ 770-545-6160 See ad on page 19

McGee Learning Center lpc.life Lawrenceville.................................. 770-963-9504 Mt. Zion UMC Preschool & MMO mtzionumcpreschool.org Marietta........................................... 770-971-1478 Northside Methodist Preschool preschool.northsideumc.org Atlanta............................................. 404-351-1107

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Peachtree Road Lutheran Preschool peachtreeroadlutheranpreschool.com Atlanta............................................. 404-233-1658

Atlanta Girls’ School atlantagirlsschool.org Atlanta............................................. 404-845-0900

Spanish Academy thespanishacademy.com Multiple Locations........................... 770-751-3646

Atlanta International School aischool.org Atlanta............................................. 404-841-3840

The Sunshine School atlantajcc.org/preschool East Cobb....................................... 678-812-3720

Brandon Hall School brandonhall.org Atlanta............................................. 770-394-8177

The Weinberg Early Learning Center the-temple.org Atlanta............................................. 404-872-8668

Cambridge Academy acambridgeacademy.com Decatur........................................... 404-241-1321

Greater Atlanta Christian School greateratlantachristian.org Norcross......................................... 770-243-2000

The Weinstein School atlantajcc.org/preschool Dunwoody....................................... 678-812-3833

The Children’s School thechildrensschool.com Atlanta............................................. 404-873-6985

n Private

Chosen Generation Christian Academy chosengenerationchristianacademy.com Lithonia............................................ 770-322-1414

Hebron Christian Academy hebronlions.org Dacula............................................. 770-963-9250 See ad on page 28

Schools

Academe of the Oaks academeatlanta.org Decatur........................................... 404-405-2173 Annunciation Day School annunciationdayschool.org Atlanta............................................. 404-565-2850 Atlanta Country Day School atlantacountrydayschool.com Atlanta............................................. 770-998-0311 See ad on page 9

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Covenant Christian Academy covenant-cougars.org Loganville........................................ 770-466-7890

De Molenwiek demolenwiek.com Dunwoody....................................... 404-542-1293 See ad on page 64

Friends School of Atlanta friendsschoolatlanta.org Decatur........................................... 404-373-8746 Galloway School gallowayschool.org Atlanta............................................. 404-252-8389

High Meadows School highmeadows.org Roswell............................................ 770-993-2940 Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School hies.org Atlanta............................................. 404-255-4026

Covenant Christian School ccssmyrna.org Smyrna............................................ 770-435-1596

Holy Spirit Preparatory School holyspiritprep.org Atlanta............................................. 678-761-7992

Davis Academy davisacademy.org Atlanta............................................. 770-671-0085

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy jfca.org Marietta........................................... 678-784-5231

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Lovett School lovett.org Atlanta............................................. 404-262-3032 Marist School maristschool.com Atlanta............................................. 770-457-7201

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McGinnis Woods Country Day School mcginniswoods.org Alpharetta........................................ 770-664-7764 Midtown International School midtowninternationalschool.com Atlanta............................................. 404-542-7003 Mill Springs Academy millsprings.org Alpharetta........................................ 770-360-1336 See ad on page 29

Mount Carmel Christian School mccsch.org Stone Mountain............................... 770-935-8620

Success In School Success In Life

Mount Paran Christian School mtparanschool.com Kennesaw....................................... 770-578-0182 Mount Vernon Presbyterian School mountvernonschool.org Atlanta............................................. 404-250-5880 Mt. Bethel Christian Academy mtbethelchristian.org Marietta........................................... 770-971-0245 North Cobb Christian School ncchristian.org Kennesaw....................................... 770-975-0252 Omni International School omnischoolatl.com Atlanta............................................. 404-865-1463

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For Reservations for our OPEN HOUSE please call 770-360-1336 “I’ve always believed that if a student can’t learn the way we teach ... we should teach the way a student can learn.”

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13660 New Providence Road • Alpharetta Visit our website: www.millsprings.org/visitus Mill Springs Academy is a non-profit school which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs and other school-administered programs.

www.SugarHillChristian.org

Pace Academy paceacademy.org Atlanta............................................. 404-262-1345

NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR

Pinecrest Academy pinecrestacademy.org Cumming........................................ 770-888-4477 See ad on page 25

Sola Fide Lutheran School solafide.com Lawrenceville.................................. 770-972-1771 St. Joseph Catholic School stjosephschool.org Marietta........................................... 770-428-3328 St. Martin’s Episcopal School stmartinschool.org Atlanta............................................. 404-237-4260 Strong Rock Christian School, Inc. strongrockchristianschool.com Locust Grove.................................. 678-833-1200

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The mission of The Bedford School is to maximize the potential of students with learning differences and develop foundations for success.

770-774-8001

5665 Milam Rd. Fairburn www.thebedfordschool.org

EDUCATING SPIRIT, MIND & BODY • ITBS scores in the top 2% nationwide • K4-8th Grade • Extended Care • Low Student / Teacher Ratio • Mother’s Morning Out, Preschool

678-745-4121

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THE Sugar Hill Christian Academy sugarhillchristian.org Sugar Hill......................................... 678-745-4121 See ad on page 29

Tabula Rasa trlanguages.com Atlanta............................................. 404-409-0827 Lawrenceville.................................. 678-985-8080 See ad on page 4

The Cottage School cottageschool.org Roswell............................................ 770-641-8688

ISSUE

Coweta County School System cowetaschools.net Newnan........................................... 770-254-2800 City Schools of Decatur csdecatur.net Decatur........................................... 404-371-3601 DeKalb County School System dekalb.k12.ga.us Stone Mountain............................... 678-676-1200 Douglas County School System douglas.k12.ga.us Douglasville..................................... 770-651-2000

The GLOBE Academy theglobeacademy.org Atlanta............................................. 404-464-7040

Fayette County Public Schools fcboe.org Fayetteville...................................... 770-460-3535

The SAE School saeschool.org Mableton......................................... 678-239-3200

Forsyth County Schools forsyth.k12.ga.us Cumming........................................ 770-887-2461

The Waldorf School of Atlanta waldorfatlanta.org Decatur........................................... 404-377-1315

Fulton County Schools fultonschools.org Atlanta............................................. 470-254-3600

The Walker School thewalkerschool.org Marietta........................................... 770-427-2689

Gainesville City Schools gcssk12.net Gainesville....................................... 770-536-5275

See ad on page 27

The Weber School weberschool.org Atlanta............................................. 404-917-2500 Westminster Schools westminster.net Atlanta............................................. 404-355-8673 Whitefield Academy whitefieldacademy.com Mableton......................................... 678-305-3000 Woodward Academy woodward.edu College Park.................................... 404-765-4000

n Public

Schools

Atlanta Public Schools atlanta.k12.ga.us Atlanta............................................. 404-802-3500 Bartow County School System bartow.k12.ga.us Cartersville...................................... 770-606-5800 Buford City Schools bufordcityschools.org Buford............................................. 770-945-5035 Cherokee County School District cherokee.k12.ga.us Canton............................................ 770-479-1871 Clayton County Public Schools clayton.k12.ga.us Jonesboro....................................... 770-473-2700 Cobb County School District cobbk12.org Marietta........................................... 770-426-3300

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Brookwood Christian School brookwoodchristian.com Acworth........................................... 678-401-5855 Center Academy centeracademy.com Smyrna............................................ 770-333-1616 Cumberland Academy of Georgia cumberlandacademy.org Atlanta............................................. 404-835-9000 Fulton County Schools fultonschools.org Atlanta............................................. 470-254-0404 See ad on page 32

Gracepoint gracepointschool.org Marietta........................................... 678-709-6634 Mill Springs Academy millsprings.org Alpharetta........................................ 770-360-1336 See ad on page 29

Gwinnett County Public Schools gwinnett.k12.ga.us Suwanee......................................... 678-301-6000

Porter Academy porteracademy.org Roswell............................................ 770-594-1313

Hall County Schools hallco.org Gainesville....................................... 770-534-1080

Sophia Academy sophiaacademy.org Atlanta............................................. 404-303-8722

Henry County Schools henry.k12.ga.us McDonough.................................... 770-957-6601 Marietta City Schools marietta-city.org Marietta........................................... 770-422-3500 Paulding County School District paulding.k12.ga.us Dallas.............................................. 770-443-8000 Rockdale County Public Schools rockdale.k12.ga.us Conyers........................................... 770-483-4713

n Special

Needs Schools

Alexsander Academy alexsanderacademy.org Alpharetta........................................ 770-777-0475 Atlanta Public Schools atlanta.k12.ga.us Atlanta............................................. 404-802-3500 Atlanta Speech School atlantaspeechschool.org Atlanta............................................. 404-233-5332

Swift School theswiftschool.org Roswell............................................ 678-205-4988 The Joseph Sams School josephsamsschool.org Fayetteville...................................... 770-461-5894 The Piedmont School of Atlanta thepiedmontschoolofatlanta.org Atlanta............................................. 404-382-8200

HEALTH

n Counseling Forward Steps Counseling forwardstepscounseling.com Peachtree City ................................ 678-552-2689

n Family

Eye Care

Thomas Eye Group thomaseye.com Seven Locations............................. 678-892-2020 See more on page 40

n Hospitals

Bedford School thebedfordschool.org Fairburn........................................... 770-774-8001

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta choa.org Atlanta............................................. 404-785-5437

See ad on page 29

See ad on page 7

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DeKalb Medical Center dekalbmedical.org Decatur........................................... 404-501-1000 Emory Eastside Medical Center emoryeastside.com Snellville.......................................... 770-979-0200 Emory Healthcare Emory University Hospital Atlanta............................................. 404-712-2000 Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta............................................. 404-686-4411 Emory Johns Creek Hospital Johns Creek.................................... 678-474-7000 Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital Atlanta............................................. 678-843-7001 Grady Health System gradyhealth.org Atlanta............................................. 404-616-1000 Gwinnett Medical Center gwinnettmedicalcenter.org Lawrenceville.................................. 678-312-1000 Duluth.............................................. 678-312-6800 Northside Hospital northside.com Atlanta............................................. 404 851-8000 Canton............................................ 770-720-5100 Cumming........................................ 770-844-3200 Piedmont Hospital piedmonthospital.org Atlanta............................................. 404-605-5000

WellStar Health System wellstar.org Atlanta............................................. 404-265-4000 East Point........................................ 404-466-1170 Austell.............................................. 470-732-4000 Douglasville..................................... 770-949-1500 Marietta........................................... 770-793-5000 Roswell (North Fulton).................... 770-751-2500 Hiram............................................... 470-644-7000

n Medical

Research

Emory Psychology Dept. Child Study psychology.emory.edu/childstudycenter Atlanta............................................. 404-727-6123 Emory University- Pediatric Asthma Study pediatrics.emory.edu/research/asthmastudy Atlanta.............. 404-727-7687 and 404-712-1773

Haven OB/GYN havenob.com Atlanta............................................. 770-393-1988

n Orthodontics Eisenstein Orthodontics eisensteinorthodontics.com Woodstock...................................... 770-928-9227 Lithia Springs.................................. 770-739-1111 See ad on page 31

Windermere Orthodontics windermereorthodontics.com Atlanta............................................. 678-279-5436 Suwanee......................................... 770-888-1929

See ad on page 6

n Pediatric

Institute for Advanced Medical Research atlanta-institute.com Alpharetta........................................ 770-817-9200

Brookhaven Children’s Dentistry brookhavenchildrensdentistry.com Atlanta............................................. 404-719-4300

Institute for Behavioral Medicine ifbm.us Smyrna............................................ 770 319-8025

n OB/GYNs Emory Clinic - Dept of Gyn & OB emoryhealthcare.org/gyn Atlanta............................................. 404-778-3401 See ad on page 43

Gwinnett Physicians Group OBGYN gwinnettphysiciansgroupobgyn.com Lawrenceville.................................. 678-775-0600

Dentists

Children’s Dental & Orthodontic Care of North Atlanta dochealey.com Alpharetta........................................ 770-993-9395 Dentistry for Children & Teens childteen.com Atlanta............................................. 770-934-5900 Happy Children Pediatric Dentistry happychildrensdentist.com Atlanta............................................. 770-541-9131

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THE Every Kids Dentist everykidsdentist.com Sandy Springs................................ 770-677-1865 Austell.............................................. 770-948-2227 Conyers........................................... 770-998-5439 See ad on page 8

Susan H. Lee, DMD Children’s Dentistry atlantakidsdentist.com Atlanta............................................. 404-355-8557

n Pediatricians Amazing Pediatrics amazingpediatrics.com Tucker.............................................. 770-696-2968 Cooper Pediatrics cooperpediatrics.com Duluth.............................................. 678-473-4738 Decatur Pediatrics Group decaturpediatricgroup.com Clarkston, Covington, Lithonia and Smyrna ........................................................ 404-296-7133 Dunwoody Pediatrics dunwoodypediatrics.com Dunwoody....................................... 770-394-2358 Alpharetta........................................ 770-664-9299 Georgetown Pediatrics georgetownpediatrics.com Alpharetta, Cumming, Dunwoody & Johns Creek Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine gwinnettpeds.com Lawrenceville, Duluth, Hamilton Mill, Sugar Hill ........................................................ 770-995-0823 Intown Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine intownpediatrics.com Atlanta............................................. 404-446-4726 Kennesaw Pediatrics kennesawPediatrics.com Kennesaw....................................... 770-429-1005

Monroe Pediatrics monroepediatrics.net Monroe............................................ 770-207-7916 Northside Pediatrics northsidepediatrics.com Sandy Springs................................ 404-256-2688 Woodstock...................................... 770-928-0016 Princeton Lakes Pediatrics princetonlakespeds.com Atlanta............................................. 404-629-1880 Kennesaw....................................... 678-483-6880 Sage Hill Pediatrics sagehillpediatrics.com Atlanta............................................. 404-745-4578 West Atlanta Pediatrics westatlantapediatrics.com Lithia Springs.................................. 770-739-9292 Dallas.............................................. 770-505-3162

n Specialists Atlanta Gastroenterology agapediatrics.com Alpharetta, Duluth & Sandy Springs ........................................................ 404-843-6320 Perimeter Plastic Surgery perimeterplasticsurgery.com Atlanta, Fayetteville......................... 404-620-6938

n Urgent

Care

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta choa.org Cherokee........................................ 404-785-5437 Forsyth............................................ 404-785-5437 Hudson Bridge................................ 404-785-5437 North Point...................................... 404-785-5437 Satellite Blvd................................... 404-785-5437 Town Center.................................... 404-785-5437

FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS IS HERE TO HELP FAMILIES…

WellStar Health System wellstar.org Acworth........................................... 770-917-8140 Kennesaw....................................... 770-426-5665 Marietta (Delk Rd)........................... 770-955-8620 Marietta (East Cobb)...................... 470-956-0150 Marietta (Kennestone).................... 770-590-4190 Marietta (Sandy Plains)................... 770-977-4547 Smryna............................................ 770-333-1300 Woodstock...................................... 678-494-2500

PARENTING n Adoption

& Foster Care

Bethany Christian Services bethany.org/Atlanta ........................................................ 770-455-7111 Childkind, Inc. childkind.org ........................................................ 404-248-1980 Chris Kids chriskids.org ........................................................ 404-486-9034 Community Connections c-connections.com ........................................................ 770-465-9644 Families First familiesfirst.org ........................................................ 404-853-2800 GCAC of Georgia gcacofgeorgia.com ........................................................ 770-255-1018 Georgia Center for Resources and Support gaadoptionresources.org ........................................................ 404-929-9685 It’s My Turn Now itsmyturnnow.dhs.ga.gov ........................................................ 404-657-3479

Is Parenting with your Ex

Toxic?

For any child age 3 or older, the school system can evaluate for a suspected disability, at no cost.

• DIAGNOSTIC AND EVALUATION SERVICES • SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPY • SPECIALIZED COMMUNITY-BASED AND SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATION We serve students with disabilities such as developmental delays, speech/language delays, autism spectrum disorders, hearing and vision impairments, orthopedic impairments who are three to five years of age and reside within the Fulton County School District.

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice,educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 470-254-0404 OR VISIT WWW.FULTONSCHOOLS.ORG

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Parent Coaching Supervised Visits Parent Alienation Seminar Saturday, Sept. 17 8 a.m.-noon

Georgia Preferred Family Resource 770-837-4808

GeorgiaPreferredFamilyResource.com

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Lutheran Services of Georgia lsga.org ........................................................ 404-875-0201

n Support

SAFFT (Supporting Adoption & Foster Families Together, Inc) safft.org ........................................................ 770-886-9505

Annandale Village annandale.org Suwanee......................................... 770-945-8381

The United Methodist Children’s Home umchildrenshome.org ........................................................ 404-327-5820

n Divorce

& Family Law

2 Step Divorces 2stepdivorces.com Multiple locations............................ 470-252-3305 Cipperly Law Group eastcobbfamilylaw.com Marietta........................................... 678-929-8095 Vanlanduyt Giles Family Law Attorneys vanlanduytlaw.com Decatur........................................... 404-373-9446

n Moms’

Groups

Atlanta Postpartum Meetup meetup.com/ppdatlanta Brookhaven SAHM group meetup.com/brookhavenplaygroup Dunwoody Moms Club dunwoodymomsclub.org Intown Village of Moms meetup.com/intownvillagemommies Milton Mommies meetup.com/milton-mommies-ect Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) mops.org Decatur............................................ 404-313-1653 Atlanta, Peachtree Presbyterian Church ........................................................ 404-842-5870 Stone Mountain, Mountain Park First Baptist Church............................................ 770-921-1452 Stone Mountain, Mountain Park United Methodist ........................................................ 770-921-8512 Dunwoody, Dunwoody Baptist Church ........................................................ 770-280-1200 Smyrna, Cumberland Community Church ........................................................ 770-952-8834 Smyrna, First UMC.......................... 770-436-4108 Norcross, Peachtree Corners Baptist Church ........................................................ 770-582-2450 Marietta, St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church ........................................................ 770-971-2839 Roswell Moms meetup.com/RoswellMoms

n Parenting

Classes

Revved Up Kids revvedupkids.org Alpharetta........................................ 678-526-3335 See ad on page 33

n Supervised

Visitation

Georgia Preferred Family Resource georgiapreferredfamilyresource.com ........................................................ 770-837-4808 See ad on page 32

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Groups & Community Resources

The Arc of Newnan and Coweta County rutledgecenter.org Newnan........................................... 770-253-1189 Autism Foundation of Georgia autismfoundationga.org Decatur Autism Society of Georgia autismsocietyga.org Atlanta............................................. 770-904-4474 Brain Injury Association of Georgia braininjurygeorgia.org Atlanta............................................. 404-712-5504 Cancer Support Community Atlanta cancersupportcommunityatlanta.org Atlanta............................................. 404-843-1880 Center for the Visually Impaired cviga.org Atlanta............................................. 404-875-9011 CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) chadd.org Atlanta............................................. 404-633-2040 CURE Childhood Cancer curechildhoodcancer.org Atlanta............................................. 770-986-0035 Depression and Bipolar Support Groups of Atlanta atlantamoodsupport.com Metro Atlanta.................................. 800-273- 8255 Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta dsaatl.org Atlanta............................................. 404-320-3233 Epilepsy Foundation of Atlanta epilepsyga.org Atlanta............................................. 404-527-7155 Food Allergy Kids Atlanta foodallergykidsatl.org Atlanta............................................. 404-512-7983 Fragile Kids Foundation fragilekids.org Atlanta............................................. 770-951-6111 Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired, Inc. gachi.org Decatur........................................... 404-292-5312 Georgia Organization of Parents of Blind Children (GOPBC) gopbc.org Decatur........................................... 404-371-1000 Greater Atlanta Overeaters Anonymous atlantaoa.org Atlanta............................................. 404-634-3314 Girls, Inc. of Atlanta girlsincatl.org ........................................................ 678-686-1740

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Kid’s Party

Entertainment • Great Costumes • Cartoon Characters • Princesses • Superheroes • Face Painting • Balloon Tying • Clowns • Magic

THE GriefShare griefshare.org Multiple locations............................ 800-395-5755

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation curethekids.org Atlanta............................................. 404-252-4107

Hemophilia of Georgia, Inc. hog.org Atlanta............................................. 770-518-8272

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Georgia pwsaga.org Cumming........................................ 770-886-2334

International Dyslexia Association, Georgia Branch idaga.org Atlanta............................................. 404-256-1232 Jacob’s Ladder jacobsladdercenter.com Roswell............................................ 770-998-1017

(770)

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Parties include: • Pony Rides • Petting Zoo • Play Area • Picnic Area

Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia ldag.org Atlanta............................................. 404-303-7774 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society lls.org/ga Atlanta............................................. 404-720-7900 March of Dimes marchofdimes.com Atlanta............................................. 404-350-9800 Marcus Autism Center marcus.org Atlanta............................................. 404-785-9400 Mental Health America of Georgia mhageorgia.org Atlanta............................................. 404-527-7175 Multi-Services and Community Supports multi-servicesandcommunitysupports.org Locust Grove.................................. 770-286-5114

*reservations required

Day Care, Mother’s Morning Out, Church Groups & Day Camp outings available

Alligators, Monkeys, Farm Friends and more!

Live animals of all kinds!

ISSUE

Prevent Blindness Georgia pbga.org Atlanta............................................. 404-266-2020 Right in the Community rightinthecommunity.org Atlanta............................................. 770-427-8401 Ronald McDonald House of Atlanta armhc.org Atlanta............................................. 404-315-1133 Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. sicklecellga.org Atlanta............................................. 404-755-1641 Spina Bifida Association of Georgia spinabifidaga.org Buford............................................. 770-939-1044 United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia ucpga.org Atlanta............................................. 770-676-2000 Variety of Georgia varietyofgeorgia.org Johns Creek.................................... 678-994-4210 Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia vrsga.org Smyrna............................................ 770-432-7280

n Special

Needs

NAMI Georgia namiga.org Atlanta............................................. 770-234-0855

Adaptive Learning Center adaptivelearningcenter.org ........................................................ 770-509-3909

National Domestic Violence Hotline thehotline.org National........................................... 800-799-7233

Atlanta Children’s Therapy Associates atlantachildrenstherapy.com ........................................................ 678-313-3872

National Kidney Foundation of Georgia kidneyga.org Atlanta............................................. 770-452-1539

Ava White Academy and Tutorials avawhiteacademy.com ........................................................ 770-536-6898

Hands-on, Fun, Educational

www.azootoyou.com

PARTY PACKAGES AVAILABLE 5140 COMMERCE PKWY ROSWELL 770.696.6161 WWW.WARGAMESATL.COM

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Parrot Productions parrotproshows.com ........................................................ 770-715-5337 Piccadilly Puppets piccadillypuppets.org ........................................................ 404-636-0022 Tommy the Clown drtomisi.com ........................................................ 678-462-1009 Beyond Play beyondplay.com .....................................................1-877-428-1244

ZIGGY zmagicshow.com ........................................................ 706-248-0844

Children’s Special Services childrens-services.com ........................................................ 770-394-9791

n Mobile

Christy Kennedy, OTR/L christykennedyot.com ........................................................ 404-378-5734 Circus Arts Institute circusartsinstitute.com ........................................................ 404 549-3000 Families of Children Under Stress focus-ga.org ........................................................ 770-234-9111 Georgia Association for Play Therapy gapt.org ........................................................ 770-491-7423 Learning RX-Buckhead learningrx.com/atlanta-buckhead ........................................................ 404-252-7246 Social Skills Today socialskillstoday.com ........................................................ 678-926-3598

Party Services

A Zoo to YouWildlife Wonders/North Georgia Zoo azootoyou.com ........................................................ 706-348-7279 See ad on page 34

Art at Home artathomeatl.com ............................ 678-628-5960 or 404-518-9509 See ad on page 22

Artzy Party artzyparty.com ........................................................ 404-895-7069 Challenge Island challenge-island.com ........................................................ 404-964-7501 Gamez On Board gamezonboard.com ........................................................ 770-274-8592

The Therapy Crew thetherapycrew.com ........................................................ 404-955-8132

Groovy Little Art Bus groovylittleartbus.com Marietta, Roswell, Sandy Springs ........................................................ 678-468-6452

Zyrobotics zyrobotics.com ........................................................ 678-952-9976

High Touch High Tech sciencemadefunatl.net ........................................................ 770-667-9443

PARTY

Little Red Barn Mobile Petting Farm littleredbarn.us ........................................................ 678-493-5860

n Entertainers Alison Agency thealisonagency.com ........................................................ 770-509-9409 Copy Cats for Kids copycatsforkids.com ........................................................ 770-424-2287 See ad on page 34

Glow-In-The-Dark Play Area Features: minigolf football soccer basketball air cannons glow-in-the-dark inflatables lighted interactive game floor

PRIVATE PARTIES

Party Rooms with glow & regular lighting

6527 JIMMY CARTER BLVD. NORCROSS ❖ 770-368-3008

WWW.GLOWGALAXY.COM

Open Play Times (See website for times)

678-708-2321

Red Hot Fire Truck Events redhotfiretruckevents.com ........................................................ 404-925-1221

fUN-O-RAMA PARTIES

Dream Friends Entertainment dreamfriends.net ........................................................ 404-319-0180 Fun-O-Rama Parties funoramaparties.com ........................................................ 770-572-1737 See ad on page 35

Jason’s Music Party jasonsmusicparty.com ........................................................ 678-708-2321 See ad on page 35

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Full Service Themed Parties

Inflatables & Party Rentals • Face Painting Creative Balloon Art • Characters & Mascots Puppets, Magic & MORE!

770-572-1737 www.funoramaparties.com

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THE Sam’s Path Mobile Petting Zoo samspathpettingzoo.com Hartwell........................................... 706-717-8837 See ad on page 35 Science Creations sciencecreations.com Stone Mountain............................... 678-531-2357 See ad on page 35

Tumble Bus tumblebusatlanta.com Dallas.............................................. 770-529-5771 Youth Technology Learning Center (YTLC) youthtechnologylc.com Duluth.............................................. 678-517-3500

n Party

Places

Bowlmor Atlanta bowlmor.com Atlanta............................................. 770-451-8605 Brunswick’s brunswicks.com Marietta........................................... 770-988-8813 Norcross......................................... 770-840-8200

ISSUE

Hoops N’ Sand hoopsnsand.com Cumming........................................ 470-297-5620

Razz Dazz Girls bearazzdazzgirl.com Atlanta............................................. 404-602-9280

IceByrd Frozen Yogurt icebyrd.com Austell.............................................. 678-945-7717

Riverside EpiCenter riversideepicenter.com Austell.............................................. 678-903-5480

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids inkfun.org Gainesville....................................... 770-536-1900

SkyView Atlanta skyviewatlanta.com Atlanta............................................. 678-949-9023

See ad on page 34

Jola’s Joyful Events jolasjoyfulevents.com Atlanta............................................. 770-609-5474 Laser Voyage Cafe laservoyage.com Duluth.............................................. 678-514-3430 Leapin’ Lizards leapinlizardsplay.com Decatur........................................... 404-537-3030 Linda’s Riding School lindasridingschool.com Conyers........................................... 770-922-0184

Sky Zone Atlanta skyzoneatlanta.com Five metro Atlanta locations Slingshot Entertainment slingshotplay.com Norcross......................................... 678-585-2268 Southeastern Railway Museum southeasternrailwaymuseum.org Duluth.............................................. 770-476-2013 See ad on page 59

Stars and Strikes starsandstrikes.com Multiple locations............................ 678-965-5707

Center for Puppetry Arts puppet.org Atlanta............................................. 404-881-5122

The Little Gym thelittlegym.com Alpharetta........................................ 404-600-4894 Snellville.......................................... 770-982-0901 Smyrna............................................ 770-434-6661

Chattahoochee Nature Center chattnaturecenter.org Roswell.............................. 770-992-2055 ext. 237

Magnolia Farm campmagnolia.com Alpharetta ....................................... 770-337-4785

Children’s Museum of Atlanta childrensmuseumatlanta.org Atlanta............................................. 404-659-5437

Malibu Grand Prix malibunorcross.com Norcross......................................... 770-416-7630

Treetop Quest treetopquest.com Dunwoody & Buford....................... 770-365-0356

See ad on page 50 & 53

Monster Mini Golf monsterminigolf.com Marietta........................................... 770-423-2212

See ad on page 23

Circus Camp circuscamp.org Decatur........................................... 404-370-0001 College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience cfbhall.com Atlanta............................................. 404-880-4800 See ad on page 17

Funopolis Family Fun Center funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com Commerce...................................... 706-335-3866 Georgia Aquarium georgiaaquarium.org/celebrations Atlanta............................................. 404-581-4121 Glow Galaxy glowgalaxy.com Norcross......................................... 770-368-3008 See ad on page 35

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation gwinnettcounty.com Lawrenceville.................................. 770-822-8840 Henri’s Bakery henrisbakery.com Atlanta............................................. 404-237-0202

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Mountasia Family Funcenter mountasia.com/site/marietta Marietta........................................... 770-422-7227 Mystery Room mysteryroom.com Lawrenceville.................................. 678-847-5002 Olivia’s Dollhouse Tea Room oliviasdollhouseatl.com Johns Creek.................................... 404-908-9073 Painted Penguin thepaintedpenguinmallofga.com Buford............................................. 678-765-6835 Pink Hotel pinkhotelatl.com Stone Mountain............................... 470-336-7687 See ad on page 4

Pettit Creek Farms pettitcreekfarms.com Cartersville...................................... 770-386-8688 Polo Club of Atlanta poloclubofatlanta.com Cumming........................................ 770-317-7546 See ad on page 34

Superior Play Systems superiorplay.com Norcross, Alpharetta....................... 800-875-7946 Tiny Towne Drive Safely tinytowne.com Norcross......................................... 470-545-7227 See ad on page 67

Tumbletots Preschool and Parties funttots.com Norcross......................................... 770-729-9660 Ultimate Play and Parties ultimateplayandparties.com Atlanta............................................. 678-817-2982 War Games wargamesatl.com Roswell............................................ 770-696-6161 See ad on page 34

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Fun-Fare fun-fare.com Atlanta............................................. 770-425-3033 See ad on page 63

Jumptastic jumptastic.com Atlanta............................................. 404-537-1805 Maddy’s Bounce-N-Play maddysbouncenplay.com McDonough.................................... 770-957-2659 O’Brien Productions obrienproductions.com Kennesaw ...................................... 770-422-7200

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Suburban Rental suburbanrental.net Atlanta, Marietta, Roswell............... 678-569-1271

Buckles Children’s Shoe Boutique childrensshoesatlantaga.com Atlanta............................................. 404-365-0746

Once Upon a Child onceuponachildnorthatlanta.com Sandy Springs................................ 678-383-1818

SHOPPING & SERVICES

Coggins Shoes shoesforkids.com Marietta........................................... 770-973-5335

Rhubarb & Custard rhubarbandcustardconsignment.com Buckhead........................................ 404-474-9860

Feather Baby featherbaby.com Decatur............................. 404-994-2780 ext. 100 Buckhead.......................... 404-994-2780 ext. 200

Sweet Repeats sweetrepeatsatlanta.com Atlanta............................................. 404-261-7519

Gretchen’s Children’s Shop gretchensonline.com Atlanta............................................. 404-237-8020

Tadpoles Atlanta tadpolesatlanta.com Kennesaw....................................... 770-499-7010 Johns Creek.................................... 678-417-9266

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Dental Staff School dentalstaffschool.com Marietta, Douglasville, Newnan ........................................................ 678-819-3919

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Au Pair Foundation aupairfoundation.org .....................................................1-866-428-7247 Georgia Birth Network gabirthnetwork.com Atlanta Monkey Butt Cloth Diaper Service monkeybuttdiapers.com Tucker.............................................. 678-336-9494 Nurse and Nurture nurseandnurture.com ........................................................ 404-835-7580 Pregnancy Massage Center pregnancymassage.com Atlanta, Roswell.............................. 678-462-2173 See ad on page 12

Prepare First preparefirst.com ........................................................ 678-888-0600

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Photography

Butler Family Photography butlerfamilyphotography.com ........................................................ 770-363-1547 Images by N’neka imagesbynneka.com ........................................................ 678-551-2933 See ad on page 65

Turning Leaf Photography turningleafphotography.com ........................................................ 678-920-8216

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Bookstores

Little Shop of Stories littleshopofstories.com Decatur........................................... 404-373-6300

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Clothing, Shoes & Accessories Abbadabba’s coolshoes.com Buckhead, East Cobb, Kennesaw ........................................................ 855-208-3597 Baby Bella Boutique happybabybella.com Buckhead........................................ 404-883-6639

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LunaGirl lunagirlshop.com ........................................................ 470-240-6331 Peek Kids peekkids.com Atlanta............................................. 404-900-6820 Pretty Please Children’s Boutique prettypleaseonline.com Atlanta............................................. 404-254-3187 Sprong Children’s Shoes sprongshoes.com Atlanta............................................ 404- 846-8506 The Children’s Shop childrensshopatlanta.com Atlanta............................................. 404-365-8496

n Modeling William Reynolds Agency williamreynoldsagency.com Atlanta............................................. 404-636-1974 See ad on page 52

n Movers Two Men and a Truck twomenandatruck.com ........................................................ 800-345-1070

n Portraits Anne Amin Fine Art anneamin.fineartstudioonline.com ........................................................ 404-909-2545

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Shops

Baby Love babyloveatlanta.com Atlanta............................................. 404-590-1380 Bearly Worn bearlywornonline.com Fayetteville...................................... 770-461-0611 Jack and Jill consignwithjackandjill.com Decatur........................................... 404-508-0611 Kid to Kid kidtokid.com Nine locations MyMy’s Closet mymyscloset.com Johns Creek.................................... 770-410-1137

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n Salons Pigtails and Crewcuts Hair Salon pigtailsandcrewcuts.com Buckhead........................................ 404-963-5612 See ad on page 67

n Sports Atlanta Track Club atlantatrackclub.org Atlanta............................................. 404-231-9064

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Brilliant Sky Toys brilliantskytoys.com Atlanta............................................. 404-841-0826 Sandy Springs................................ 404-851-2980 Kazoo Toys kazootoysatlanta.com Atlanta............................................. 404-500-1027 Lakeshore Learning lakeshorelearning.com East Cobb....................................... 770-578-3100 Learning Express learningexpress.com Alpharetta........................................ 770-740-1523 Buckhead........................................ 404-252-8881 Lizards & Lollipopz lizardsandlollipopz.com Marietta........................................... 678-905-3490 Rhen’s Nest Toy Shop rhensnesttoyshop.com Atlanta............................................. 404-500-6260 Richard’s Variety Store richardsvarietystore.com Midtown, Buckhead........................ 404-879-9877 Seed Factory seedfactoryatlanta.com Atlanta............................................. 404-355-2043 The Toy Emporium and Party World 4kidslikeme.com Atlanta............................................. 770-680-2222 Treehouse Kid and Craft treehousekidandcraft.com Decatur........................................... 470-355-8305

n Tutoring Learning RX learningrx.com Atlanta and Alpharetta.................... 404-252-7246

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Art

Art at Home artathomeatl.com The art experience that comes to you! With classes from cartooning to felting, Art at Home brings engaging projects to your events and parties, after-school programs, or home. 678-628-5960 and 404-518-9509.

ArtatHomeATL@gmail.com.

Drama

The Actor’s Scene theactorsscene.com Award winning acting studio for ages 4-101 providing on-camera acting classes while focusing on improving confidence and self-esteem. Events for talent agency placement. Locations Buford, Cumming, Dacula and Woodstock. 770-904-6646.

Forefront Arts Children’s Theatre forefrontarts.com Children’s Theatre Company specializing in programming for ages 3-18. Classes, camps, workshops, and full-scale shows to provide training in acting, musical theatre, improv, dance, preschool drama and more! Locations throughout the greater Atlanta area. 770-864-3316.

Dance

The Bush Centre for Ballet bushballetcentre.com Classical ballet studio for ages 3+ for ballet, pointe, pre-pointe, beginner, intermediate, advanced with annual recital. Open House/Registration Aug. 13, 1-5 p.m.

Register by Aug. 6 for 50% off registration fee. 404-2565542.

Dance and Arts Showcase danceandarts.com 48 years in Dance Excellence, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Piano & Guitar. Ages 2 to Adult. Open House: Aug. 6 & 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2861 Henderson Mill Rd. Call 770-9345010 to sign up for fall classes.

Educational Enrichment Learning RX Learningrx.com Different than tutoring, LearningRx targets the cause, not just the symptoms, of learning struggles. Our life changing program helps students think, read, remember and attend better through 1:1 targeted mental exercise!

Atlanta & Alpharetta locations. 404-2527246.

Youth Atlanta S.T.E.M. Academy atlstemacademy.com Year round, hands-on STEM learning that is fun for kids in first through eighth grade.

Weekend programs include Coding, Mobile App/Game Development and Robotics at the elementary school level.

Visit atlstemacademy.com to learn more about our classes or call for more information: 470-231-9214.

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Enrich your child’s mind and life with extracurricular activities.

In our Kids Activity Guide, you’ll find listings for a variety of programs including acting, dance, music and sports.

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Gymnastics Atlanta School of Gymnastics atlantagymnastics.net

Offering a positive, structured and high-energy atmosphere. Registering now for 2016-2017 school year.

Classes for all ages and skill levels for boys and girls. Open house July 30 from 10-1. 770-938-1212.

Buckhead Gymnastics & Cheer buckheadgymnasticsandcheer.com Buckhead Gymnastics & Cheer offers a variety of gymnastics, cheer and tumble classes ranging from toddler to competitive. Our goal is to provide a quality program in a safe and fun learning environment. 2351 Adams Dr., Atlanta. 404-367-4414.

Horseback Riding Atlanta Riding Club atlantaridingclub.com We make dreams come true! Experienced or not, it doesn’t matter if you’ve been on a horse before.

We cater our programs to teach everyone how to ride and improve the skills they already have. 734 Roper Road, Canton, GA 30115. 470-281-0881.

Language Ecole Du Samedi frenchschoolatlanta.org French classes for children 18 mos.-12 yrs. every Saturday, on the campus of the Atlanta International School in Buckhead. For information visit the website or call Marc Mallet at 770-634-6228.

Music Atlanta Boy Choir atlantaboychoir.org The Atlanta Boy Choir now in its 60th season, under the direction of Maestro Fletcher Wolfe, is now auditioning for its 2016-2017 season.

Wanted: Boys ages 6-13 who love to sing.

404-378-0064.

Atlanta Young Singers aysc.org Love to Sing? Internationally renowned Atlanta Young Singers, celebrating 42 years, welcomes boys and girls ages 7-18 to audition and join 200+ singers! Call 404-873-3365 for an appointment or visit aysc.org.

European School of Music and Chess euroschoolmusic.org Program “Beyond Tutoring…Improving Academics!” Our method of teaching piano, violin, guitar, saxophone, drums, voice, language, math, chess, etc. significantly develops musical and intellectual abilities, focus, attention – all of which help students to reach their full academic potential.

Buckhead/Sandy Springs. 404-255-8382.

Riverside Voice and Piano Studio riversidevoiceandpiano.com Voice and Piano Lessons for women, children, and teens ages 3 and up. Great for homeschoolers and non-homeschoolers. Fun and educational! Contact Riverside Voice and Piano Studio at 678-667-4643.

The Music Class themusicclass.com/atlanta Rob Sayer’s fun filled classes of singing, dancing, movement and instrument play. Parents learn how to enrich their child’s music environment, increase music potential and understand music development. Ages birth - six years. Over 150 classes offered metro-wide.

Buckhead, Kirkwood, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Toco Hills, Cumming, Woodstock, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, East Cobb, Smyrna, Suwanee.

770-645-5578.

Scouting Cub Scouts atlantabsa.org/cubscouts Cub Scouts is a fun, educational, family based program that gets your kids outdoors with their friends. Visit atlantabsa.org/cubscouts or call 678-269-7775 to find out more today.

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta gsgatl.org Turn boring days into days you’ll remember all your life with Girl Scouts – now with more choices – and more reasons than ever to join.

Call 770-702-9100.

Sports Atlanta Diving Association atlantadiving.com Offering springboard diving lessons to kids age 6-18 from beginner to advanced. Three Atlanta locations: Georgia Tech, Marist High School, and Cumming. Now enrolling for our fall season. atlantadiving@mindspring.com.

Atlanta Junior Rowing Association ajracrew.com Learn to row with the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association! Athletes joining in summer or fall will learn the basics of the ultimate team sport on the Chattahoochee River in Roswell. Sign up

by September 1. 770-835-5769.

Tsunami Volleyball tsunamivolleyball.com Offering club teams, youth programs, camps and clinics for girls and boys ages 5-18.

Youth Programs for ages 5-8 & 9-12 starting now! Tryouts begin in the fall. Email info@ tsunamivolleyball.com for more information.

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Spotlight: Activity Guide The Atlanta Riding Club

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he ARC is open and running at their recently expanded riding facility. New barns and new arenas with 125 stalls and a 100 x 200 foot covered arena!

Their new beginnings also include instructor Mallory DeVoll bringing her expertise from William Wood Equestrian Studies Program to ARC. A new TODDLER PROGRAM is in place for riders 5 and younger with a double seated saddle – one for rider, one for instructor. It is a confidence builder with safety in mind.

For Adults, ARC offer a WEDNESDAY WINE AND RIDE, an intro to horses with a wine and cheese social to follow.

ARC SUMMER CAMPS are full of horse activities, arts and crafts and a dip in the pool for riders ages 6 to 14.

Another new program opening in the fall will be HORSES and HOMEWORK, an after school program focused around outdoor horse activities, but offering a supervised study area as well.

Vicki Humphrey, owner of ARC is excited about the opportunities she is able to offer; not just riding expertise but life lessons, building confidence and self esteem, social skills along with feelings of personal accomplishment. For more information, please call Mallory at 470-281-0881 or visit www. atlantaridingclub.com.

Dance and Arts Showcase

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ance and Arts Showcase offers an exciting array of classes including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Piano, Guitar, Middle Eastern, Karate, Hip Hop and Ballroom. Classes are offered for ages 2-adult.

They offer an outstanding Broadway Dance Recital at the Gwinnett Civic Center.

Jean Shapiro, director and owner, is a native Atlantan and has been teaching dance and gym classes for 48 years.

She was the principal dancer of The Atlanta Playhouse Theatre, and produced-directed her own original T.V. show called “Exercise And Health” which won a cable award.

Winner of The Golden Peach Award for Best Teacher-Director of The Georgia Tech Ballet Club and listed in the World Of Who’s Who Of Women, she has dedicated her life to helping children and adults learn beauty through the art of dance.

Dance and Arts Showcase teachers are experienced, wellqualified and share a wonderful teacher-student relationship.

Dance and Arts Showcase can come to your daycare center and teach there. To sign up for fall classes, register online at www.danceandarts.com or call 770-934-5010.

2861 Henderson Mill Rd., near Northlake Mall. Open Houses: August 6 & 7, Chamblee; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Atlanta Boy Choir

Forefront Arts

rammy Award Winning Choir Now Auditioning.

Atlanta’s world famous singing boys have just returned from British Columbia; Vancouver, Nanamio and Victoria where they thrilled sold out audiences.

The Atlanta Boy Choir now in its 60th season under the direction of Maestro Fletcher Wolfe boasts some 8,000 metro boys who have gone through their ranks over the years. Many of these boys, now men, are on the world’s musical scene in Broadway performances, television and movie productions.

Some of these include Broadway Tony winner Schuler Hensley, multiple Grammy Award winner Richard Clement, Metropolitan Opera star Morris Robinson, and Emmy Award winning “Mad Men” TV producer Dwayne Shattuck.

Parents interested in their son becoming a part of Atlanta’s most prestigious musical group should call the choir at 404.378.0064 or email info@atlantaboychoir.org. Also inquire about the “Singin’ and Soccer” summer camp July 18-22.

Boys 7-13 are now being accepted for the 2016-17 season.

Each year the choir concertizes in various countries around the world. “They Sing and the World Listens.”

eekly classes in Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Creative Dramatics, and Dance Technique for Musical Theatre, private lessons in acting, voice, piano, and dance, and full-scale theatrical productions for ages 3-18.

Locations in Buckhead, Brookhaven, Decatur, Johns Creek, and for schools and private groups across metro-Atlanta.

Offering the highest level of performing arts training while maintaining a positive, low-pressure environment with professional actor instructors, small class sizes, and competitive tuition.

Little performers (ages 3-4) will experience vocal and physical warm-ups, play drama games, make up and act out stories, sing, dance, and express themselves creatively. Classes for students grade 1-12 include physical and vocal warm-ups, drama games, specialized technique for each theatre discipline, theatre history & etiquette, and rehearsal of performance pieces.

Their Young Actors Ensemble (grades 2-12) acting troupes offer in-depth training and production experience for more serious theatre students. Each troupe will work on productions of “A Seussified Christmas Carol” and “Alice in Wonderland” throughout the season. 6th-12th grade students can also audition for the Forefront Arts Teen Ensemble to produce an additional drama in spring 2017.

Visit www.ForefrontArts.com or call (770) 864-3316 for more information.

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SCHOOL PREP:

A Class for Parents It seems like the school year just ended, and summer has come and gone before we even blinked an eye. It’s time to begin preparing for the upcoming school year with five Atlanta school systems starting Aug. 1, and all public schools opening by Aug. 10. Get the school year off to a smoother start with these six essential plans:

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Get Your House in Order Start to re-establish school routines now. Gradually get the kids out of a stay-up-later-in-summer routine and into an earlier-to-bed schedule. They’ll feel more rested and ready to learn if they’ve had adequate sleep when that 7 a.m. wakeup call comes to get dressed for school.

Make sure they get nutritious meals to keep them alert for learning. Make sure the kids are organized and ready to go each morning, by designating a place for school backpacks and setting expectations on when they’ll be ready to catch the bus or join the carpool to get to school.

Make an Outline for Success Have a meeting with each child to set up expectations for a successful school year, including setting times for chores and homework. Discuss issues from the previous year, and come up with a plan to handle problems if they occur. Decide what activities the child can reasonably do without academics suffering and limit the rest.

Go for an A in Health Take care of medical, dental and vision checkups before school starts, especially if immunizations are needed for the new school year, a physical is required to allow your child to take part in sports or your child has complained for discomfort or pain. If exams uncover a problem, start to address it right away. A child with a medical problem will find it harder to pay attention in school.

Organize Your Workload Get your back-to-school shopping lists ready – make a list of new clothes the kids need, school and sports supplies and more, and plan a shopping day with the kids (Georgia’s tax-free weekend is July 30-31, but you may want to shop sooner). Set up folders for each child with information you’ll need for school – immunization records, phone numbers, emails, class schedules, school holidays and so on.

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Schedule a comprehensive eye exam for your child before school starts 80 percent of learning is visual, including reading, computer and classroom work. A child who has eye discomfort or difficulty seeing up close or at a distance will have trouble with school work.

The Thomas Eye Group advises that eye exams for children are extremely important to ensure that children have normal, healthy vision and to identify any early vision problems that could affect schoolwork and daily life. Vision problems are common among school-age children, but many kids do not realize that their vision is abnormal, and do not complain. It’s important to identify and correct these issues before they lead to more serious complications such as difficulty learning.

Visit thomaseye.com for more information.

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Have Backup Plans Are you prepared when a child inevitably has a sick day during the school year? If both parents work, who will be home to care for your child? Can a relative or friend be counted on to step in or can one parent work from home from time to time? What happens if school gets canceled for a snow day or closes early? Can a neighbor pick up the kids for the afternoon? Get a plan in place before you need it.

Make Friends Meet your children’s teachers before school at an open house, if possible, or volunteer an hour a week or more to get to know the staff and school. If a child is transitioning to another school, take a tour and get him familiar with where his locker is and what his schedule will be like. Connect or reconnect with your children’s school friends and families you may not have seen during the summer – all the kids will feel more comfortable seeing familiar faces when the new school year begins (one idea: hold a potluck picnic or cookout).

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Spotlight on Education Ahava Early Learning Center

The Bedford School

etro-Atlanta’s newest Reggio Emilia inspired Jewish preschool is a nurturing community where children learn to love learning! The Reggio-inspired curriculum encourages children to wonder and ask questions and to make connections as they learn about their world.

Jewish culture, traditions and values blend into each day’s activities through music, art, science, math, language, literature, cooking and dramatic play. The highly skilled teachers of Ahava guide children respectfully, while they build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, preparing children for Kindergarten and beyond. The keystone of their program is love (ahava) – a love of children, a love of Judaism and a love of learning.

Ahava is now enrolling children ages 12 weeks through 6 years old, and offers a wide variety of scheduling options to suit the needs of each family. Ahava Early Learning Center welcomes all children, regardless of race, ethnicity or religion. Schedule a tour of their new, state-of-the-art facility located in Buckhead, minutes from I-75. Call 404-900-9411 today or visit them at ahavalearning.org to learn more.

he Bedford School is located on Milam Road in Fairburn, Georgia. The school serves children with learning disabilities in grades1-9. Students are grouped by skill levels in classes of 12 or less. At Bedford, students receive the proper academic remediation,as well as specific remedial help with physical skills, peer interaction and self-esteem. Students must be diagnosed professionally as having specific learning disabilities.

The Bedford School is based on the idea that every human being should have the opportunity to become the very best person possible. For the child with the learning disability, this is difficult without proper intervention. The goal of the school is to help each child maximize his potential through a combination of teamwork, structured materials, organized activities and a dedicated staff. Extracurricular activities include basketball, soccer, volleyball and track and field. A four-week summer program is available through Squirrel Hollow, where children can receive tutoring in the areas of Language Arts, Math and written expression in a camp-like setting. The summer program is open to students in grades 1-9 who need an academic boost.

For more information, call Betsy Box at 770-774-8001 or visit the website at www.thebedfordschool.org.

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Mill Springs Academy

Montessori School at Emory

ill Springs Academy is an SACS/SAIS accredited college preparatory, independent school community dedicated to the academic, physical and social growth of those students who have not realized their full potential in the traditional classroom setting. Since 1981 Mill Springs has been supporting student learning by raising expectations and developing self motivation, while providing skills and values for life.

The population consists of average to superior ability students in grades 1-12. Small classes and an individualized curriculum help them to capitalize on their strengths while learning compensatory strategies. Mill Springs offers a broad range of fine arts and competitive sports options, as well as an extended day program. In the summer months they offer summer school, summer camp and sport workshops.

Their 85-acre campus is nestled in the beautiful rolling hills and pasture land of Alpharetta. For more information, please visit www.millsprings.org/visitus or call (770) 3601336. Mill Springs is a participant of the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship program. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@millspringsacad).

ontessori School at Emory was founded over 22 years ago becoming accredited as a Montessori School in 1993. With over 175 students, from 15 months through 14 years, the Montessori School at Emory supports the whole child and prepares them for life through accredited, authentic quality Montessori programs. Children are given one-on-one instruction from their teacher which creates an individualized program that engages their interests and skill levels.

Montessori School at Emory offers several options.

Full day, half day, 10 month or year round formats are available. Afternoon enrichment programs are also offered from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., in which children enjoy experiences in the creative arts and sciences such as music, art and foreign language. Also, early morning drop-off is available at 7 a.m. For more information about the Montessori School at Emory, call 404-634-5777 or visit www.MontessoriSchoolatEmory.com.

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Tips for Getting Kids to Eat More Veggies

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aybe you’re one of the lucky ones whose kids happily snack on kale chips, choose a side of spinach instead of fries, or scarf down whatever veggie you put on their plate. For those who hear a lot of “Yuck” or “I’m not eating that,” getting the right number of vegetables in can be a minor victory. If you’re tired of the veggie wars, try these tips, and keep trying. Most kids need multiple tries before they like a new food – and tastes do change.

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Grow it/Pick it. Stop the battles about

veggies by letting your kids choose what they eat.

Plant a garden or go to a pick-your-own farm. If you grow food, let kids snack right in the garden.

Peas, green beans, cherry tomatoes and berries all lend themselves to snacking. Kids often like plants they can pull out of the ground, like carrots.

Even if kids aren’t picking in the garden or a farm, let them choose. Go to a farmers market or even the produce section of your local store and let them select a new vegetable to try. If they pick one new to you too, ask the farmer how to prepare it or look online for tips and recipes. You might find something new that everyone likes!

Have a go to or an opt out. For a long time, carrots were my go to vegetable. I’d put carrot sticks on the table and offer another option. Often my kids would turn down the peas or broccoli or green beans, but the carrots were non-negotiable.

If your rule is that kids eat whatever is put in front of them, consider an opt out food, one or two things that kids don’t have to eat even if it is served. Think about it. You have foods you don’t like and don’t eat, right? Let kids know they can opt out of eating a particular food they don’t like (if they ask to try it again, by all means let them!), but they can’t pick a new opt out each day.

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Sneak it. Books like Deceptively Delicious

and The Sneaky Chef help parents pack more veggies and other healthy additions into foods kids love. The drawback to this option is that kids don’t learn to eat a variety of healthy foods. Still squash mac and cheese and veggie packed meatloaf are great ways to get additional vegetables in while working on getting your kids to eat them knowingly.

Snack it. We like to think in terms of a well-balanced meal, but it doesn’t really matter if vegetables are eaten with meals or between them.

Put a plate of sliced veggies out on the table while prepping dinner. They might disappear while you’re cooking.

Dipping makes any food more fun. Try carrots and peppers with hummus, a seasoned yogurt dip, or ranch dressing. Offer broccoli with a little melted cheese. Or what about mini veggie pizzas?

These things may not be your child’s first choice, but if other choices are eliminated, they may be willing to try.

Play with texture. Some kids like crunchy. Some like mushy. Some have trouble with tougher foods. Most vegetables can be served raw or cooked a variety of ways. Try different ways of serving foods

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Get them in early. Do

your battles escalate at dinner time when kids are often cranky? Try squeezing some extra veggies in earlier in the day. Pop some in an omelet or make Morning Glory muffins with zucchini and carrots.

Serve breakfast burritos with salsa and greens.

The Non-Offer. My kids often want to eat off my plate. It’s a habit I like to discourage, but it comes in handy sometimes. I sometimes make myself a vegetable I like but they don’t and serve it only to myself. I don’t offer it or even comment on it. I just let them see it. Sometimes they ask what it is. And sometimes they ask if they can try it. I always say yes.

Trying a vegetable is the first step. You’ll probably still get a lot of faces and “Yuck.” Acknowledge that they tried it. Encourage them to try again next time. You’ve got a few tricks up your sleeve – and a world of veggies to try. c

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Sweet, Snappy, or Sneaky: Four Kid-Friendly Veggie Ideas l Do your kids love sweet? Roasting brings out the sweetness in many veggies. Carrots, beets, onions, peppers and broccoli are all good roasted. To roast veggies, toss them in oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and put in the oven at 400 degrees for about 50 minutes (less for broccoli and peppers). l Winter squashes, like butternut or acorn, are sweet. Serve squash on it’s own (maybe drizzled with a little maple syrup), in a soup, or mixed into a cheese sauce for mac and cheese. To cook winter squash, cut in half, scoop out the seeds, and place cut side down in a baking dish. Add about an inch of water and cook until squash is soft. Scoop out of the skin. Use an immersion blender or food processor for a smoother texture. Winter squash is also readily available frozen. l Green beans or snap peas are great raw or steamed. Try tossing them with a mix of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a tiny bit of sugar or honey. l Get your greens into sauces and soups. Lightly steam greens like spinach, kale or chard. Whizz in a food processor or chop finely. Freeze the chopped greens in ice cube trays to pop into soups or sauces.

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Back for our 13th year, it’s Atlanta’s favorite family festival!

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Superhero Fun Tellus Museum / July 9. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dress up as a superhero on Superhero Saturday and pose for pictures with Batman, Wonder Woman and The Flash, then have fun with make-and-take activities and watch a show in the Tellus Theater about the making of the DC Legends. Giveaways and prizes from The CW69, Atlanta radio station.

I-75, Exit 293, Cartersville. 770-606-5700.

Tickets $14 adults, $10 ages 3-17; free ages 2 and younger. tellusmuseum.org

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Charlotte’s Web

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Serenbe Playhouse Through July 31

Woodruff Arts Center / Sundays 1-4 p.m.

Fri. and Sat, 11 a.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.

Hear a tale of friendship based on the E.B. White book with a supporting cast of pigs, horses, hens and more in an outdoor setting.

10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd., Chattahoochee Hills.

770-463-1110. Tickets: Adults $20; under age 12, $10. serenbeplayhouse.com

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Design, draw, craft and paint your way into interactive art projects during Family Fun Sundays at the Woodruff Arts Center. Attend read-aloud sessions, cooking demos with Chef Schreiber and Eric Carle inspired creative workshops while enjoying muchneeded family time. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Free admission with online reservation. woodruffcenter.org

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Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops When families go for coffee, they discover fun and bonding in an unexpected place.

Five shops that welcome families with more than just an open door:

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Queen of Cream Ice cream and specialty coffee, what’s not to like? Kids go for the birthday cake ice cream with rainbow sprinkles on top, and adults love Cold Brew on Draft coffee, a frothy drink with a thicker texture, or coffee ice cream drinks during the summer. 701 Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-331-0807; queenofcream.com

Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Company Hodgepodge Coffee House and Gallery Books, toys, a play kitchen and a rocking horse are part of the kids’ corner, tucked in the back of the shop. In summer, kids love the shop’s frozen hot chocolate or fresh-squeezed lemonade. Adults go for iced coffee. Another popular adult drink is “Bless your Heart,” which is Ghirardelli caramel and espresso melted into Batdorf and Bronson Whirling Dervish espresso and topped with either steamed milk, or cold milk for the iced version. 720 Moreland Ave., Atlanta. 404-622-8525; hodgepodgecoffee.com

Mugs on Milton Families are encouraged to bring their favorite board game or cards or borrow a game from the coffee shop for family time. The shop offers hot chocolate at a kid’s temperature and spritzers that allow kids to create their own soda flavor, plus sparkling apple juice. Adults love iced coffee in summer and a fizzy coffee drink called Alpha-Phizz. Two locations: 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta and 12670 Crabapple Rd., Milton. 470-268-8544 or 470-5456106 (Milton); mugsonmilton.com

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A large patio in back with pavers and grass gives kids a place to be kids, and the family dog is welcome on the patio, too. When families visit, kids order Italian sodas or something from the King of Pops cooler; adults can choose an iced version of any coffee drink on the menu or pick from 12 types of iced tea. 352 South Atlanta St., Roswell. 770-645-1149; drinkcoffeedogoodroswell.com

Alcove Coffeehouse The outdoor seating area with a view of Lake Lucerne is a big hit with families.

Many stop off en route to the Yellow River Game Ranch or after lessons at the nearby Gwinnett School of Music.

Parents love the iced caramel macchiato coffee, and kids go for hand-made lemonade, hand-crafted sodas, childsized cocoa, popcorn and King of Pops treats.

4615 Stone Mountain Hwy., Lilburn. 770-979-3030; alcovecoffee.com

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Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence

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ernbank Museum’s new exhibit Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence is a highly imaginative and whimsical space showcasing nature’s glowing creatures.

The entire exhibit is in the dark, lit only by the glows of firefly filled trees, patches of glowing mushrooms, and beautifulcreepy glowing creatures.

My two boys and two girls, ages 2 to 11, each found things that interested and delighted them.

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Usually I’m the one reading all the exhibit notes aloud, but this time they were 10 steps ahead of me, probably because of the presentation and how the words were glowing and popping out at them.

My big kids really enjoined the interactive touch pads, being immersed in an amazing deep sea environment full of fluorescent coral, and learning about treasured minerals that glow.

My younger ones loved peering into the cave of glowworms, chasing fireflies, and the sea creatures like glowing jellyfish and the anglerfish. “It’s the fish from Nemo Mom!!!,” one said.

Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, we got to sit down and watch a mini movie.

Since it is dark throughout the entire exhibit, I’d recommend bringing an extra set of hands and eyes if you’re visiting with young children. It was great fun for all ages, and truly a little piece of Never Never Land.

– Alicia Garcia

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If You Go Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence Fernbank Museum of Natural History 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta 404-929-6300; fernbankmuseum.org n Exhibit: Through Aug. 14; exhibit included in admission fee. n Admission: Adults $18; ages 3-12, $16; ages 2 and younger, free.

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1O Ways to Keep Your Cool in July

Escape Atlanta’s heat with these fun indoor “hot” spots.

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Get Ice Cold Lace up a pair of ice skates and do some laps around the rink – even a novice can master the basics and have fun. Try one of these locations: the Alpharetta Family Skate Center in Alpharetta (coolerathletics.com), Center Ice Arena in Sandy Springs (centericearena.com), Ice Forum in Duluth or Kennesaw (iceforum. com), The Ice in Cumming (theice. info) and Marietta Ice Center in Marietta (mariettaicecenter.com).

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Glow in the Dark Indoor mini-golf courses that glow-in-the-dark are cool in all respects. Two to try are Lunar Mini Golf in Sugarloaf Mills Mall in Lawrenceville (glowminigolf.com) and Monster Mini Golf in Marietta (monsterminigolf.com). Also Glow Galaxy in Norcross (glowgalaxy. com) has mini-golf as well as a lot of other glow-in-the-dark entertainment.

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Shake Things Up Stop in for a milk shake and stay awhile in cool surroundings. Shakeshack (shakeshack.com) in Buckhead has teens lining up for a shake and sandwich on the building’s shaded rooftop (shakes $5.29 and up).

Parents are buzzing about Shakeaway with locations in Peachtree Corners and Cumming (shakeaway.com); the menu promises 180 flavors and toppings, and even hot milkshakes and low-fat yogurt shakes, all prepared by “shakettes” ($4.99 for a shake; extra flavors $1.49 more).

If those seem a bit pricey, an old standby is Steak ‘n Shake (steaknshake.com), with locations all over metro Atlanta; shakes and drinks are half price during Happier Hours, 2-5 p.m. and 2-5 a.m. daily.

Spend a Day at the Museum Pick one of Atlanta’s fun museums and spend the day at play. In fact, with so many to choose from, pick one for each week of summer. Some museums offer family discount days or free days or hours. Three special exhibits you’ll want to see are XOXO: An Exhibit About Love and Forgiveness at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta (childrensmuseumatlanta.org), Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence at Fernbank Museum of Natural History (fernbankmuseum.org) and I See a Story: The Art of Eric Carle at the High Museum (high.org). See the Family Fun Guide for more special exhibits.

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Take in a Movie Local theaters, including Aurora Cineplex, Cinemark Fayetteville, Georgia Theatre Company and Regal locations, offer a summer film series for families, usually screened in the mornings.

Many libraries offer family movie nights. The Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival at the Fox Theatre also features some family movies – see Shrek on July 21 (foxtheatre.org). You’ll also find IMAX nature films at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History (fernbankmuseum.org).

Consider Breakfast and a Flick at Movie Tavern locations until 10:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays (movietavern.com), or sign up NCG Cinemas’ weekly emails and get free popcorn at a movie (ncgmovies.com). Studio Movie Grill in Alpharetta and Duluth is offering $5 Movie Tuesdays this summer. (studiomoviegrill.com)

Get Wet No need for sunscreen at an indoor water park, where features like water slides and water play structures keep kids moving. Three to try are Bethesda Park Aquatic Center in Lawrenceville (gwinnettparks.com, search Aquatics), Bogan Aquatic Center in Buford (gwinnettparks.com, search Aquatics) and South Cobb Aquatic Center in Austell (cobbounty.org, go to Aquatics).

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Go for a Spin Hop in a vehicle for indoor go-kart racing at K1 Speed in Duluth (k1speed.com) and Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (andretticarting.com) or get behind the wheel at Tiny Towne in (tinytowne.com) and have fun while learning the rules of the road.

Climb to New Heights Kids can have hours of fun testing their stamina and skill on a rock climbing wall. Try one of these: Adrenaline Climbing in Suwanee (adrenalineclimbing.com), Atlanta Rocks! in Atlanta (atlantarocks. com), Stone Summit Climbing and Fitness Center in Atlanta and Kennesaw (ssclimbing.com) or Wall Crawler Rock Club in Atlanta (wallcrawlerclimbing.com).

Take the kids to a puppet show at the Center for Puppetry Arts and stay for a “create a puppet” workshop or a visit to the museum (puppet. org). The Little Pirate Mermaid and Sleeping Beauty are being produced in July. The Roswell Summer Puppet Series continues through July 23; the professional quality shows are staged by traveling puppeteers and the lineup this year includes The Little Red Hen’s Garden, Travelin Tales, Migration and Jack and the Beanstalk (roswellgov.com/puppetshows).

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Sip Something Cool Wouldn’t it be cool to get a bird’s eye view of the city? Well just step into an outside glass elevator and zoom up 723 feet above the hot streets of downtown to the Sundial Bar (sundialrestaurant.com ) on the 73rd floor of the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel. Take a seat at a table, order a cool beverage, and let the revolving floor slowly give you an unforgettable 360-degree tour of the city. Soft drinks, juices and virgin mixed concoctions like a Mudslide are available for the kids – in a souvenir glass (extra charge) if desired. On a clear day spy the planes landing and departing Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, see Stone Mountain and the north Georgia mountains, and even point out home. For an especially cool visit, arrive in time to watch the sun set and see the city lights emerge with the jazzy sounds of the Mose Davis Trio (when scheduled) in the background. (Elevator rides to the Sundial bar or restaurant are complimentary with drink or meal purchase, or take the elevator to the observatory level for $8 adults, $4 ages 6-12, and free for children younger than 6.)

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WE SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!

Summer is synonymous with ice cream treats, and these annual festivals celebrate cold confections.

Second Annual Ice Cream Festival Crooked Pines Farm July 16. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ice cream makers will compete for top honors in Backyard and Creamery Divisions, and festival goers get free samples of their efforts.

Families can watch an Ice Cream Pageant and participate in a Popsicle stick building competition. 355 Harmony Rd., Eatonton. 706347-0274. Tickets $5 per person; younger than 3, free.; Chilcrookedpinesfarm.com

GATHEROUND: STORIES OF ATLANTA

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival Piedmont Park July 23. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Taste your favorite flavors and enjoy family activities including face painting, games, trampoline and rope jumping, hula hoop contests, crafts and live performances. Ice cream and food vendors. 10th Street and Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta. Free admission. atlantaicecreamfestival.com

Visit our new cornerstone exhibit that interprets the history of Atlanta and captures stories of the present to engage visitors to consider the city’s path to the future. atlantahistorycenter.com

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Close Encounters with Butterflies!

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hildren get up close and personal with hundreds of native butterflies surrounded by colorful nectar plants in this special outdoor exhibit.

After admission, be sure to stop by the Nature Exchange, downstairs from the ticket counter, and pick up a “Butterfly Bingo” scavenger hunt sheet. Kids can earn a prize for identifying different types of butterflies.

(Shhhh …this could be considered sneaking a little science into summer vacation!)

My two daughters, Georgia Anne, 12, and Sarah, 9, both did the scavenger hunt for butterflies and found more than half of the 24 types on their “Bingo” cards. Searching for particular butterflies kept them engaged and busy for over an hour.

The exhibit itself is a garden full of colorful flowers surrounded on all sides by a clear mesh tent. There are mesh “doors” with velcro to make sure butterflies stay safely inside. At the door of the tent, you’ll get a nectar stick and instructions on how to handle these fragile insects.

Each person must be checked before exiting to Fun fact: make sure no hitchhikers Butterflies leave with them. One taste with moment of excitement their feet. occurred when a butterfly escaped the enclosure and the naturalist on duty grabbed a net and gently caught and guided the adventurous butterfly back into the exhibit.

If you want a butterfly to light on you, all you have to do is stand still near a patch of colorful flowers and hold out a nectar stick. atlantaparent.com

If You Go Butterfly Encounter Chattahoochee Nature Center 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell 770-992-2055; chattnaturecenter.org n Exhibit: Through July 31. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-4:30 p.m. n Admission: $10 Adults, $7 ages 13-18, $6 ages 3-12, free for ages 2 and younger.

Sometimes three or four butterflies will light on a stick.

“One landed on my head!” my older daughter exclaimed. “Take a picture, mom!”

Photo opportunities abound, so be sure to bring your camera.

If you are interested in creating your own butterfly garden at home, you can purchase plants at the exhibit. The naturalists who work in the Nature Center are friendly and happy to answer questions about everything.

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In addition to the Fun fact: Butterfly Encounter, When a the Chattahoochee butterfly Nature Center lands on you, features numerous it’s called trails to explore along “lighting.” the Chattahoochee River, an outdoor aviary with gorgeous birds of prey and indoor nature displays that allow children to touch, feel and engage all their senses.

The Nature Exchange was a particularly interesting section. Kids can earn points by participating in activities such as the scavenger hunt and by bringing in nature items to be put on display in the Exchange.

For example, my girls received 50 points for their filled out Bingo cards, and 25 points for filling out a survey. They were able to “purchase” some sea shells with their 75 points.

My daughters soon may be earning more points: We have a bearded dragon at home and she is currently shedding her skin, as she does twice a year. The naturalist said she would give my girls 100-200 points for the shed skin, to be displayed in the nature exchange for others to see and experience.

My daughters want to return with the shed skin and see if they can earn enough points to purchase a carefully preserved butterfly.

I think the points system encourages kids to observe, find and share nature.

Know before you go: The busiest times for the exhibit are 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays because camp groups go through the exhibit then.

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FIVE OINKS OF APPROVAL for Charlotte’s Web

H If You Go Charlotte’s Web Serenbe Playhouse, 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd., Chattahoochee Hills. 770-463-1110; serenbeplayhouse.com n Hours: 11 a.m. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. through July 31. n Tickets: Adults $20; younger than 12, $10. n Know before you go: Wear walking shoes and take water along. The area where the play is performed is shaded, and restrooms are available.

orses, pigs, donkeys, sheep and chickens all played an amazing supporting cast in the Serenbe adaptation of E.B. White’s, Charlotte’s Web. When my 8-year-old daughter, Micah and I arrived after a 45-minute drive south of Atlanta to Chattahoochee Hills, we realized we were in for a treat – the Serenbe property is beautiful and serene. We made the short walk to the outdoor performance area, where we were met by members of the cast, including Charlotte and Wilbur. Arriving 30 minutes early allowed us and other audience members to take pictures with the cast. We also purchased some food to feed the animals before taking our seats for the show.

Once the play started, the audience was engaged as we learned a song that we sang

throughout the production. This rendition of the play was simply wonderful as it brought to light the gift and sacrifice of friendship.

In addition, the chirps of the birds, the baa of the sheep and the oinks of pigs created a background melody that made this a “one of a kind” event. The audience was charmed by this “radiant,” “terrific” story that Charlotte “spun” of “some pig”!

Following the play Micah made a friend, 8-year-old Zoe. They had fun talking about the play and characters, while feeding the baby goats. The girls compared their favorite characters – Micah’s favorite was Wilbur the pig, while Zoe loved Templeton the rat!

Charlotte’s Web will forever be a memorable experience of friendship, loyalty and love!

– Caren Lightfoot

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Lights, Action and Fun with teamLab Future Park

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ight balls and hopscotch – and so much more – will keep children entertained and learning at teamLab Future Park, a new exhibit at the Village at the Mall of Georgia.

The exhibit’s stations are designed to foster creativity, demonstrate cause and effect, and teach educational concepts without children realizing that they are learning through play. It certainly worked with our three boys, ages 10, 8 and 4 – we practically had to bribe them to leave after two hours.

The highly interactive digital exhibit is housed in a large, dark room with seven different colorful stations. The “Light Ball Orchestra” station featuring a sea of large balls illuminated in different colors.

My boys enjoyed running from ball to ball with other children to generate different sounds based on color by bouncing, rolling or tapping each one.

“Create! Hopscotch for Geniuses” had sound effects and music and kids – and adults – hopped gleefully about.

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wall was a digital ocean scene with vibrant sea creatures floating around, while the other featured a cityscape. We marveled at the creative process involved as our boys chose paper templates, colored them with special crayons, scanned them in and watched their images co--me alive on each of the huge screens. They even created 3-D versions of their sketches, as souvenirs to take home.

While the exhibit is designed for toddler to elementary school aged kids, we saw plenty of teens and adults joining in the fun. This exhibit is too good to miss!

Know Before You Go: Allow at least an hour to take in everything due to the highly interactive nature of each exhibit, and be sure to have a snack beforehand, since no food is allowed inside.

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If You Go teamLab Future Park Mall of Georgia 3333 Buford Dr., Buford 470-589-1037; mallofgeorgia.com n Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.

Through July 31 n Admission: Adults, $12; ages 3-13, $8; ages 2 and younger, free

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Why We Love

Centennial Olympic Park

The 20-year milestone of the 1996 Olympic Games is approaching and Centennial Olympic Park has been transformed into an even more fun and booming place to spend time with your family.

Museums, restaurants and attractions have sprung up around the park area since 1996, and more are to come. Stroll the park on an ordinary summer day and see Atlanta families mixing with tourists from all over the world enjoying 20 years of creativity. n Playground

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The original architects of the park designed a universally accessible space for children of all physical capabilities.

The playground is themed after the quilt of leaves pattern, which is representative of the distinctive design created for the 1996 Olympic Games. On any given day kids are seen soaring on a swing, whizzing down a slide or climbing play structures. The playground is located along the north edge of the Park on Baker Street, across from the World of Coca-Cola.

The Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, the College Football Hall of Fame and The Children’s Museum of Atlanta were all built after the sudden boom and development of the park after the Olympics. Explore thousands of species of marine life, taste the vaultkept secret recipe, revel in the South’s favorite pastime and learn with hands-on exhibits. The new, giant Ferris wheel called Skyride is a great way for your family to view the Atlanta Skyline, not to mention help conquer fear of heights.

The park hosts festivals, races, concerts and other events all year round, adding to the excitement of the park atmosphere. Live music performances called Music at Noon are held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Southern Company Amphitheater, June to October from 12-1 p.m.

Bring a picnic lunch and blanket and enjoy the pop, R&B and jazz music while your children grab a bite to eat. The 20th Anniversary Celebration will be held July 16 with gates opening at 5 p.m. Make sure to check the centennialpark.com for event dates and times.

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What parent doesn’t have a photo of their child splashing in the Olympic Rings fountain? Kids – and adults – will be zipping in and out of the fountain for wet fun or watching the fountain’s four-times-a-day show, with water bursts set to music. This fun way to cool off is known as the world’s largest fountain to feature the Olympic Rings, an instant reminder of the Games.

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Celebrate the 20th anniversary July 16 Live performances, food trucks, appearances by Gold medal-winning Olympic athletes, a reunion of Olympics volunteers and closing fireworks will fill the night. Gates will open at 5 p.m. for the free celebration.

Among performers will be Banks & Shane, country music artist Colby Dee, the gospel-influenced SEEiT Choir and the A-Town A-List band. Athletes at the celebration include track legend Carl Lewis, 10-time Olympic medalist; distance swimmer Janet Evans, a five-time Olympic medalist, and swimmer Amy Van Dyken, who won four gold medals in the 1996 Games and two more in 2000. Find out more at centennialpark.com.

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TWO EXHIBITS

on the Games that Changed Atlanta The 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta was one of those historic events that altered the metro area’s future. Find out why with two exhibits that focus on the Olympics. n The Atlanta History Center’s permanent exhibit on the Olympics has an extensive display of artifacts and photographs and America’s only complete collection of Olympic torches and medals. The exhibit will be closing for renovations Aug. 22. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-814-4000; atlantahistorycenter.com. Admission: $16.50 adults, $11 ages 4-12. n The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center has a special exhibit through Aug. 20 with memorabilia and artifacts from the 1996 Games, highlighting the impact the Games had on Gwinnett and Atlanta. 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford. 770-904-3500; gwinnettehc.org. Admission: $13 adults, $10 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger ($10 and $7 tickets for Gwinnett residents); exhibit is included in general admission.

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It’s Tee Time!

Driving Ranges

Your kids are interested in playing golf, but you aren’t sure where to start. Look no further. Here’s Atlanta Parent’s list of kid-friendly golf courses, academies and driving ranges.

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Not quite ready for 9-hole and 18-hole courses?

That’s fine, check out these driving ranges that allow kids to experience what it might be like on the big courses and allows you to gauge how interested they are in learning to play.

Atlanta, 770-723-0002; northcrestgolf.com/ This driving range offers kids the chance to be taught how to swing a club by family members that already know the game. n Baskets: Small with 45 balls $7, medium with 95 balls $12, large with 145 balls $14 n Clubs: Rent an adult driver for $3, kids get a free club

Deer Valley Golf Range Alpharetta, 770-993-2331; deervalleygolfrange.com What was once at the bottom of a flooded river now sits a driving range. This range offers a putting green, artificial mat stations, Bermuda grass tee boxes and more. n Basket: Small with 45 balls $7, medium with 70 balls $10, large with 105 balls $13, jumbo with 180 balls $20. n Clubs: Free

Courses Take your practice a step farther and try out your new skills on a course. These 9- and 18-hole courses offer just the right amount of challenge and ease for new golfers.

Candler Park Golf Course Atlanta, 404-371-1260; candlerpark.org/candler-park-golf-course/ This 9-hole walking golf course is located in historical Candler Park area next to Decatur and only minutes away from downtown Atlanta. n Playing the course: Mon.-Fri. $11.88, Sat.-Sun. $14.04 n Lessons: free junior lessons are offered on Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Steel Canyon Golf Club Sandy Springs, 770-390-0424; steelcanyongolfclub.com This is an 18-hole golf course. The Play Learn Think Golf program offers age-appropriate lessons that promote key life skills such as responsibility and honesty. n Playing the course: 15 and younger play their age.

For example, if they’re 9 then they play for $9. Adult prices start at $19. n Lessons: Ages 5-12 and 12-17, $180 per week.

Riverpines Golf Club Johns Creek, 770-442-5960; riverpinesgolf.com This golf club offers an 18-hole champion course and a 9-hole par 3 course. Take lessons with Paul Belongie, U.S. Kid’s Golf Top 50 junior teacher, or head on over to the 9-hole course and take it on yourself. Younger than age 6 is not allowed on champion course, and Fri.-Sun. kids are allowed on the courses after 2 p.m. n Playing the course: 17 and younger 18-hole $35, 9-hole $25; 18 and older $37 and up. n Lessons: Starting at $45/30 min.

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Steel Canyon Golf Club

Peachtree Golf Center Duluth, 770-497-9265; thehoochgolfclub.com/peachtree This golf course is an 18-hole par 3 that runs right next to the Chattahoochee River in Duluth. The course is flat and is designed for golfers at all skill levels. If there’s unexpected rain, check out the covered driving range. For non-golfers, there’s even a mini-golf course. n Playing the course: Mon.-Fri., younger than 16, $10-$15; adults, $13-$20. Weekend rates slightly higher.

Instruction Looking for a little bit more structure than a driving range? These junior golf academies offer memberships and lessons that are worth taking a look at.

First Tee Atlanta 404-756-1868; thefirstteeatlanta.org The First Tee Atlanta program is specifically designed towards kids ages 8-17 interested in playing golf by teaching the 9 core values of golf through playing the game. This program is offered at Fox Creek Golf Course in Smyrna, John A. White Park in Atlanta, Brown Mill Golf Course in Atlanta, Sugar Creek Golf & Tennis Club in Atlanta, Collins Hill Golf Club in Lawrenceville, and Mystery Valley Golf Club in Lithonia.

Registration for the Fall is now open. n Lessons: 8-17, $50 per 10-week session

Aussie Kids Golf Academy

Marietta Golf Center

Atlanta, 404-812-6808; aussiekids.com This golfing school is designed to combine fun, learning, confidence and performance all into the game of golf. Located in Buckhead and Johns Creek, you can sign your child up for semiprivate, private or group lessons for a 12-week session. Performance Program offers classes twice a week for a 6 or 12 month period. n Lessons: Semi-private $480 for 12 weeks, group $369 for 12 weeks, and private $70-$100/ hour. Ages 3-12.

Marietta, 770-977-1997; mariettagolfcenter.com This driving range offers a variety of junior lessons this summer. Their 5 week Starting New At Golf (SNAG) program begins on July 16 and is every Saturday until Aug. 13. n Lessons: ages 8-17, $100 lessons start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 10:15 a.m. n Baskets: Small with 40 balls $6, medium with 85 balls $10, large with 130 balls $14. n Clubs: Free

Total Golf Experience

Kids who might be more serious about golf and want to play in tournaments should consider a membership in Atlanta Junior Golf. They offer four different memberships and six different divisions based on skill. You must meet certain requirements for each division. n Memberships: Start at $70, includes tournaments and GSGA handicap index n Lessons: ages 7-18, start at $15, for members.

Atlanta, 678-929-6145; totalgolfexperience.org Total Golf models their lessons after ageappropriate development for all skill and age levels. Lessons take place at the famous Bobby Jones Golf Club in downtown Atlanta and at Candler Park Golf Club. n Lessons: Ages 4-17, $70 per hour for private lessons.

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Family Fun Time: TopGolf

Four metro Atlanta locations; www.golftec.com Learn how to play golf through certified personal coaches and all the latest patented golf technology. Located in four metro Atlanta locations, they offer indoor golf simulation and help kids learn how to perfect their swing through motion cameras.

Outdoor lessons are also available by GolfTEC at Steel Canyon Golf Club. n Lessons: 30 percent off packages, call for details, ages 6-18.

Atlanta, 404-475-4000. Alpharetta, 770-217-0513; topgolf.com Choose from seven games, like TopPressure or TopScramble, where you can make the game even more challenging by forming teams and hitting large targets. This is a fun and inexpensive way to practice your chipping, driving and accuracy, or if you’re just testing out the sport for the first time.

Bring your own clubs, or use their Calloway clubs while you’re there! You can rent a bay for an hour and have a maximum of 6 people starting at $29 per hour. n Lessons: 1 class $26, 5-class pack $125 On July 23, there will be a KidZone Tournament starting at 8 a.m., registration starting at 7:30 a.m., where your 6-17 year-old can play two of four games offered for kids. Games include TopGolf, TopChip, TopShot Rookie, and TopShot Intermediate. Tournaments are divided into age groups. n KidZone Tournament: $35/child. c

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classes Drop In Art Classes. Treehouse Kid & Craft. Enjoy weekly activities including painting, drawing, and sculpting inspired by the seasons, holidays, nature, artists, or community happenings.

Every Sat. 10 a.m. (ages 2-4) and 11 a.m. (ages 5-10). 533 W. Howard Ave., Ste. A, Decatur.

470-355-8305. $12.

Mommy and Me Preschool Program. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.

Different activities each week. July 7, 14, 21 and 28. 10 and 11:30 a.m. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117. Recommended for ages 3-5. Adults, $7.50; ages 4-12, $5.50; 3 and younger, free.

Toddler Thursdays. High Museum of Art. Create masterpieces to compliment the museum’s current exhibits. Ages 2-4. July 7, 14, 21 and 28.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404733-4400. Free with admission. Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; 5 and younger, free.

Home Depot Kids Workshop. All locations.

Learn tool safety and make a craft. July 2. 9 a.m.-noon. Homedepot.com. Ages 5-12. Free.

Little Acorns. Avalon’s Plaza. Every week offers new experiences including storytellers, magicians, face painters or arts and crafts. July 5, 12, 19 and 26. 10 a.m.-noon. 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. 770-765-2000. Free.

Tot Spot. Atlantic Station’s Central Park. A variety of activities are provided along with special experiences each month including storytellers, face painters or arts and crafts. July 5, 12, 19 and 26. 10 a.m.-noon. 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta. 404-410-4010. Free.

Mice Tours. Marietta Museum of History. Mascots Murray and Etta mouse introduce history through tours, storytime and crafts geared towards ages 3-5. July 13. 10:30 a.m. 1 Depot St., Marietta. 770-794-5710. Reservations required. $5.

Second Thursday Program. Southeastern Railway Museum. Parents and tots program includes circle time, an activity and craft. Ages 2-4. July 14. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth. 770-495-0253. $9 per child, one adult free, additional adult, $11.

Build and Grow Clinics. Lowe’s. Clinics teach kids to build wooden crafts. Free apron, goggles and merit patch. Visit lowesbuildandgrow.com for times and locations. 800-445-6937. Pre-register.

Free.

Crafts at Lakeshore Learning. Lakeshore Learning. Make a different craft each week. Every Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4287 Roswell Rd., Marietta.

770-578-3100. Free.

Drop-In and Draw. Gas-Art Gifts at North DeKalb Mall. Make a different project each week. Anytime between noon-3 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 2050 Lawrenceville Hwy., Decatur. 404-801-4926. $5.

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Atlanta Motor Speedway JULY 7, 14 AND 21. 6 P.M. Drivers as young as 8 years old compete in shorttrack racing on the quartermile “Thunder Ring” at the Speedway. The evening includes family activities, contests and giveaways.

Grandstand tickets $5; free for ages 5 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m., with heats at 6:15 and racing at 7:45 p.m. Hampton. 770-946-4211. atlantamotorspeedway.com; legendsofga.com

INK Craft Weeks. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids. Enjoy different themed crafts each week.

Check inkfun.org for schedule and times. $1 with museum admission. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sun., 1-5 p.m. 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770536-1900. Mon.-Sat., $8; Sun., $6.

Turtle Tours. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum.

Museum mascots Sandy the chipmunk and Spring the turtle introduce history through stories, hands-on exhibits and crafts. Every second Wed. of the month. 11 a.m. 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. Recommended for ages 2-5. Free. Donations encouraged.

Saturday Morning Art Classes. Vinings School of Art. Drawing, painting or pottery classes. Supplies included. Ages 2-12. Every Sat. 10 and 11 a.m.

1675 Cumberland Pkwy., Smyrna. 678-213-4278.

Pre-register. $15, siblings $12.

exhibits 20th Anniversary of the Centennial Olympics Games. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. Celebrate the 20th anniversary by viewing memorabilia and artifacts that highlight the impact that the 1996 Games had on Atlanta and Gwinnett. June 26-Aug. 20. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford. 770-904-3500. Adults, $13; ages 3-12, $10; ages 2 and younger, free.

Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta. Atlanta History Center. Features Atlanta’s stories from the past, present and future through artifacts, ephemera, interactive media, recording booths, immersive experiences and more. Opens July 2. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-5:30 p.m. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-814-4000. Adults, $16.50; ages 4-12, $11; ages 3 and younger, free.

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Wild Music. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Explore sound and music in nature and in life through whimsical, hands-on activities. Through July 31. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $18; ages 3-12, $16; ages 2 and younger, free.

Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Observe the extraordinary organisms that produce light, from backyard flickering fireflies, alien-like deep-sea fishes and other fantastic creatures that illuminate the perpetually dark depths of the oceans.

Through Aug. 14. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $18; ages 3-12, $16; ages 2 and younger, free.

The Rise of Sneaker Culture. High Museum of Art. Includes 155 pairs of sneakers and follows the evolution of the sneaker from its origins in the mid-19th century to its role in the present day as a status symbol of urban culture and marker of masculine identity. Through Aug. 14. Tues.-Thurs.

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

Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; 5 and younger, free.

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness. Children’s Museum of Atlanta. This exhibit encourages children and their caregivers to take a deep breath and explore powerful feelings and the effects they have on themselves and on others.

Through Sept. 4. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. $14.95; younger than 1, free.

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H Celebrate July 4th! H Fantastic Fourth Celebration. Memorial Lawn at Stone Mountain Park. Enjoy a fireworks display following the Lasershow Spectacular.

July 1-4. 9:30 p.m. Hwy. 78, Stone Mountain.

770-498-5690. Fireworks show, free; parking, $15.

Cumming Fourth of July Celebration.

Cumming Fairgrounds. Festivities begin July 3, 6-11 p.m., with dance contest, food and vendors, children’s activities and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming.

770-881-3491. Free.

Sparks in the Park. E.E. Robinson Park.

Fireworks, inflatables, food and drinks and live entertainment. July 3. 6:30-10:15 p.m. 850 Level Creek Rd., Sugar Hill. 770-831-7413. Free.

Fourth of July Festivities. Peachtree City.

Fourth of July parade begins at 9 a.m. in front of Village on the Green, travels up Peachtree Parkway and ends at McIntosh Recreation Complex. Food vendors and fireworks at dusk.

July 4. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. 151 Willowbend Rd., Peachtree City. 770-631-2525. Free.

Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade.

Dunwoody Village. Celebration features marching bands, floats, clowns and animal units who will march from Mount Vernon Rd. and Jett Ferry Rd. to Dunwoody Village. July 4. 9 a.m. Dunwoody Village Pkwy., Dunwoody.

770-354-7653. Free.

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Fourth in the Park. Glover Park. A parade, free live concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and fireworks. Parade begins at Roswell St. Baptist Church and ends at North Marietta Pkwy. July 4. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 50 Park Square, Marietta.

770-794-5601. Free.

Legendary Fourth of July. Lenox Square.

Children’s activities, live music, food and the largest fireworks display in the Southeast. July 4. Musical entertainment begins at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:40 p.m. 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-233-6767. Free.

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Star Spangled Fourth. Mall of Georgia.

Live music, kids’ zone, a movie and Gwinnett’s biggest fireworks display. July 4. Festivities begin at 5 p.m.; fireworks begin at dark. 3333 Buford Dr., Buford. 678-482-8788. Free.

Fourth of July Extravaganza. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. March in the children’s parade around the museum floor, create flags to wave in the parade and take home, and see indoor “fireworks.” July 4.

Noon and 2 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta. 404-659-5437. Adults and ages 1 and older, $12.75.

Duluth Celebrates America. Duluth Town Green. Enjoy food trucks, bands and children’s activities while watching fireworks overhead. July 3. 6-11 p.m. 3167 Main St., Duluth. 770-476-343. Free.

July Fourth Star Spangled Beach Party. Robin Lake Beach. This beach party bash at Callaway Gardens includes beach activities, live music, FSU’s Flying High Circus and a fireworks display. July 2-4. Fireworks July 4, 9:30 p.m. 17800 US Hwy 27, Pine Mountain. 800-852-3810. Free excluding beach activities.

Fourth of July Celebration. Centennial Olympic Park. Live music, food vendors, fireworks set to patriotic music. July 4.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:45.

265 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta.

404-222-7275. Free.

July Fourth Concert and Fireworks.

Cauble Park. Live music in the afternoon, followed by fireworks at dark. Food, inflatables and more. July 4. 4-10 p.m. 4425 Beach St., Acworth. 770-917-1234. Free.

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Wills Park. Facepainting, entertainment, local bands, food vendors and fireworks at dusk.

July 4. 6-10 p.m. 1825 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta. 678-297-6130. Free.

Chamblee Fourth of July Celebration.

Keswick Park. Activities for kids and adults, food vendors, live music and an elaborate fireworks show in the park. July 4. 5-10 p.m. 3496 Keswick Dr., Chamblee. 770-986-5016. Free.

Pied Piper Parade, Concert and Fireworks. Downtown Decatur. Decorate a wagon, ride your bike, skate or walk along with the parade that begins at First Baptist Church of Decatur. The Callanwolde Concert Band performs after the parade. Fireworks display at dark. July 4. Parade Line-Up, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m.

Downtown Decatur. 404-371-8386. Free.

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Kennesaw’s Salute to America.

Downtown Kennesaw. This pre-fourth celebration includes two stages of live music, street entertainment, food vendors and other activities. July 3. 6-10 p.m.

See kennesawjuly3.com for free parking locations. 770-422-9714. Free.

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Fourth of July Parade and Rotary Celebration. Downtown Newnan. A patriotic, hometown parade starts at Veteran’s Memorial Park through downtown at 9 a.m.; followed by entertainment and food at Newnan High School’s Drake Stadium; fireworks at dusk. July 4. Newnan. 770-2538283. Free.

East Point Hometown Celebration.

Across from East Point MARTA station.

Includes carnival, live music, food and fireworks. July 4. 3-11 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 2777 East Point Street, East Point.

404-270-705. Free.

Prelude to the Fourth. Lawrenceville Lawn. Includes an opening concert, a performance of Camelot by the Aurora Theatre and a fireworks display. July 3.

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Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Fireworks extravaganza.

July 4. 9:45 p.m. 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee. 706-896-4191. Free.

Freedom Train. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Celebrate Independence Day all aboard in Bryson City. July 4. Departure 7:30 p.m. 226 Everett St., Bryson City, NC. 800-872-4681. Adults, $61-$94; ages 2-12, $39-$54; ages 23 months and younger, free-$15. 

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Spin. Tellus Science Museum. Learn how objects spin, why things spin at different speeds, and how we use spinning objects in our daily lives. Through Sept. 5. Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville.

770-606-5700. Adults, $14; ages 3-17, $10; ages 2 and younger, free.

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Fashion in Good Taste: Women in Atlanta from 1920-1969. Swan House. Showcases pieces from the extensive textile collection of the Atlanta History Center and features a variety of examples of the fashion and defining clothing from the 1920s to the 1960s. Through Oct. 10. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m.

130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-8144000. Included in museum admission. Adults, $16.50; ages 4-12, $11; ages 3 and younger, free.

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Chihuly in the Garden. Atlanta Botanical Garden. Internationally acclaimed artist, Dale Chihuly, returns to the Garden for an encore exhibition of his spectacular kaleidoscopic colors of art. Through Oct. 30. Tues., 9 a.m.7 p.m.; Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-8765859. Adults, $21.95; ages 3-12, $15.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Tiovivo: Whimsical Sculptures by Jaime Hayon. High Museum of Art. Features four wooden sculptures specifically sized for children in the familiar shapes of animals or objects, which inspire playful interaction.

Through Nov. 27. Tues-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4400. Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; 5 and younger, free.

Atlanta in 50 Objects. Atlanta History Center.

Parents can show the kids the past with objects from Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1964 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech manuscript to Georgia Tech’s Ramblin’ Wreck, and see a collection that showcases 50 city-defining pieces that make Atlanta “Atlanta.” Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-5:30 p.m. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-814-4000. Adults, $16.50; ages 4-12, $11; ages 3 and younger, free.

I See a Story: The Art of Eric Carle. High Museum of Art. Features more than 80 collages from 16 of Carle’s most popular books that span his 50-year career, including many original works rarely on view. Through Jan. 8. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-7334400. Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; 5 and younger, free.

California Sea Lion Experience. Georgia Aquarium. Guests can experience sea lions in an intimate setting while watching behaviors and human interactions in their habitat. Sun.Fri., 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000. Admission price depends on date of visit. Adults, $39.95; ages 3-12, $33.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Pirate Adventure Island. LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Families can explore hands-on sensory activities with treasure island themes to build sand castles, treasure maps and giant pirate ships in an aquatic building area.

Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-848-9252. Adults and ages 3-12, $20; ages 2 and younger, free.

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Reptile Day Fernbank Museum of Natural History JULY 9. 10 A.M.-2 P.M.

movies Movies in the Park. Atlantic Station’s Central Park.

Grab the kids and a blanket and enjoy a familyfriendly movie under the stars. July 7, A League of Their Own; July 14, Breakfast at Tiffany’s; July 21, Elf; July 28, Grease. 8-11 p.m. 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta. 404-733-1221. Free.

Movies Under the Stars. Mall of Georgia Village Amphitheatre. Meet on the lawn to enjoy a complimentary cinema and concert showcase.

Enjoy fun games, bounce houses and concessions before the movie. July 9, Grease; July 16, The 5th Wave; July 23, Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Road Chip; July 30, Star Wars Episode XII: The Force Awakens. 9 p.m. 3333 Buford Dr. NE, Buford. 770- 271-9458. Free.

Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival. Fox Theatre.

Enjoy different films throughout the month. July 7, The Shining; July 21, Shrek; July 28, Rocky.

7:30 p.m. 660 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-8812100. Tickets, $8-12.

A Beautiful Planet. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. See an awe-inspiring glimpse of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Through Sept. 15. See fernbankmuseum.org for show times. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6400. IMAX tickets: Adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; ages 2 and younger, free.

music Wednesday WindDown. Centennial Olympic Park Amphitheater. Atlanta’s longest-running outdoor free concert series offers jazz and contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Bring blankets or chairs. July 6, 13, 20, and 27. 5:30 p.m. 265 Park Ave. West NW, Atlanta. 404-222-7275. Tickets, $5.

Riverside Sounds. Riverside Park. Outdoor concerts feature a variety of musical styles; food trucks are on site. Bring blankets or chairs. July 2. 7 p.m.

575 Riverside Rd., Roswell. 770-641-3705. Free.

Concerts in the Park. Dunwoody Nature Center.

Bring your chair, blanket, and picnic dinner for an outdoor concert. July 9 and 23. 7 p.m. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody. 770-394-3322. Adults, $5; ages 3 and younger, free.

Friday Jazz. High Museum of Art. Enjoy a jazz quintet in the atrium with uplifting, exciting jazz music sure to inspire the audience. July 15.

6-10 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-7335000. $10.

Lawrenceville’s Summer Concerts. Lawrenceville Lawn. Bring chairs or blankets, pack a picnic dinner and enjoy a concert. July 29. 8 p.m. 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-2639. Free.

Come face-to-face with table after table of live reptiles and amphibians, including pythons, king snakes, geckos, tortoises, monitors, iguanas and more. You’ll be close enough to touch these reptiles as you learn about why they are ecologically important. Reptile Day included in admission: $18 adults, $16 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger. Atlanta. 404-929-6300. fernbankmuseum.org

Repticon Atlanta Gwinnett County Fairgrounds JULY 23-24. SAT. 10 A.M.-5 P.M.; SUN. 10 A.M.-4 P.M. Many things that slither – from boa constrictors to bearded dragons – will be on display at this fun and educational traveling exhibit. Families can see live reptile shows, learn about caring for a reptile and buy reptile supplies. One-day tickets at the door, $10 adults, $5 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; two-day tickets, $15 adults, $5 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger. Lawrenceville. repticon.com

Glover Park Concert Series. Glover Park. Pack a picnic and blanket to hear Members Only.

July 29. 8 p.m. 50 Park Sq., Marietta. 770-7945601. Free.

Music at Noon. Centennial Olympic Park. Enjoy lunch and live music performed by local artists – everything from pop and R&B to classic jazz. Every Tues. and Thurs., through Oct. noon-1 p.m., 265 Park Avenue West, Atlanta. 404-223-4412.

Concerts by the Springs. Heritage Green. Bring picnic baskets, coolers and blankets for an outdoor concert. July 10. 7 p.m. 6110 Bluestone Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. Free.

nature Adventure Cubs. Zoo Atlanta. Learn about black and white bears during panda playtime. July 6, 9 and 16. 10-11 a.m. 800 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta. 404-624-5822. Recommended for ages 3-4. Reservations required. $12 per person includes zoo admission.

Weekends in the Naturalist Center. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Activities include animal encounters, science explorations and more. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.

767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Activities included with price of admission. Adults, $18; ages 3-12, $16; ages 2 and younger, free.

Stroller Cubs. Zoo Atlanta. Programs for babies-2 years and parents/caregivers to learn about plant-eating animals. July 27 and 30. 10-11 a.m. 800 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta.

404-624-5822. Reservations required. $12 per person includes zoo admission.

Butterfly Encounter. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Go inside and see hundreds of native butterflies and plants. Learn how to attract butterflies in your own backyard. Through July 31. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun., noon-4:30 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

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

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Summer Concert. Village Green. Open-air concert series features a wide array of talent from R&B, rock and soul. July 16. 7 p.m. 200 Village Green Circle. Smyrna. 770-434-6600. Free.

Family Canoe Day. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Learn the basics of canoeing in one of the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s ponds.

Advance registration required. July 2 and 16.

10 a.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-9922055. Ages 5 and older, $15.

Fridays -N- Duluth. Downtown Duluth. Activities include movies, musicians, and children’s activities each Friday night. July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. 6-9 p.m. Food for purchase from vendors or bring a picnic. 3167 Main St., Duluth. 770-476-3434. Free.

Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival. Raccoon Creek. More than 13 bluegrass artists perform over two days. July 8-9. Fri., 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Sat., 1-10:30 p.m. 332 Music Park Path, Dallas.

770-943-2721. Adults, $10-$25; ages 12 and younger, free.

Feeding Time. Chattahoochee Nature Center.

Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of the resident animals as the Wildlife Dept. feeds them. Every Tuesday and Saturday. 4 p.m.

9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; ages 2 and younger, free.

Peachtree Health and Fitness Expo. Georgia World Congress Center. Peachtree Road Race kickoff event with vendors, a family zone for children, and race packet pickup.

July 2-3. Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 362 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta. 404-231-9064. Free.

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Family Fun. Woodruff Arts Center. Explore, play, learn and create art in an interactive, family-friendly environment with free activities. Every Sun., 1-4 p.m. July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. 1280 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta. 404-733-4200.

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Let the Games Begin. Children’s Museum of Atlanta. To honor the 20th anniversary of the Olympic Games this event features a themed story time, a parade of nations and a parade of athletes with special Olympian guests. July 16. Noon-3 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. Show your 1996 Olympic pin and get $3 off a full-price ticket, $14.95.

Superhero Saturday. Tellus Museum. Visit The Flash, Batman and Wonder Woman for photo ops, enjoy various make-and-take activities, and watch shows in the Tellus Theater about the making of the DC Legends. July 9. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770-606-5700.

Adults, $14; ages 3-17, $10; ages 2 and younger, free.

Scrapbook Expo. Infinite Energy Center. Scrapbooking seminars, vendors, and make and take demonstrations.

July 15-16. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 770-813-7600. $8-$15; ages 12 and younger free; workshops and crop events, $20-$60.

Railroad Rendezvous. Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Locomotive fun with indoor and outdoor activities including interactive games, chance to climb on the trains, operating model train layouts and more. July 16. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117. Adults, $7.50; ages 4-12, $5.50; ages 3 and younger, free.

V103/WAOK Car and Bike Show. Georgia World Congress Center. Classic car and bike displays, live music by popular Hip Hop stars, and car competitions. July 16. noon-9 p.m. 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., Atlanta. 404-223-4000. $15; ages 6 and younger free.

SLEEPING BEAUTY Center for Puppetry Arts JULY 19-31. TUE., WED., THU., FRI. 10 A.M. AND NOON; SAT. 11 A.M., 1 P.M. AND 3 P.M.; SUN. 1 P.M. AND 3 P.M. The evil fairy Belladonna casts a spell on Princess Aurora causing her to sleep for almost 100 years, in this charming telling of the story using marionette puppets. Only Prince Stefan can rescue her. Tickets, $20.50 per person; children younger than 2, free. Atlanta.

404-873-3391. puppet.org

Centennial Park Celebration. Centennial Olympic Park. Includes live performances, food trucks, appearances by Gold medal-winning Olympic athletes and closing fireworks. July 16. Gates open at 5 p.m. 265 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-222-7275. Free.

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival. Piedmont Park. Ice cream samples and scoops for purchase, live entertainment, fitness activities, and children’s activities. July 23. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

10 Street at Charles Allen Dr., Atlanta. 678964-5944. Admission, free.

Serafina Summer Tour. Barnes & Noble. Includes a presentation by author Robert Beatty, Q&A, free food and drink, a book signing and Serafina giveaways. July 17, Alpharetta 2-5 p.m. July 18, Newnan 6-9 p.m. Mansell Crossings, 7660 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 200, Alpharetta. The Forum at Ashley Park, 342 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan. 828-231-2223. Free.

Outdoor Blast. Infinite Energy Centre. Hunting show features Truck-Buck Shootout competition, deer scoring and display, and kids’ zone with DNR hunter education courses, face painting, and simulators. July 29-31. Fri., 1-8 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 770-626-2464.

Adults, $8; ages 12 and younger, free.

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SHREK Coca-Cola Film Festival at the Fox Theatre JULY 21. 7:30 P.M. Everyone’s favorite ogre is on the big screen in the original animated film that launched the Shrek series 15 years ago. To get his swamp back, Shrek agrees to rescue a princess for an evil lord – and the fun begins. Tickets, $10. Atlanta. 404-881-2100. foxtheatre.org

storytelling Storytime by the River. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join the volunteer librarian as she uses books, puppets and songs to share stories about nature.

Ages 3-5. July 6, 13, 20 and 27. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; 2 and younger, free.

Tadpole Tales. Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

Preschoolers will enjoy a story with a Fernbank educator along with an activity or song. July 16 and 30. 11:30 a.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404929-6300. Free with admission. Adults $18; ages 3-12, $16; 2 and younger, free.

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Storytime at Little Shop. Little Shop of Stories.

Thurs. nights kids can come in pjs for milk and cookies. Tues. 11 a.m., Thurs. 7 p.m., and Sun. 3 p.m. 133 A East Court Sq., Decatur. 404-373-6300.

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Children’s Storytime. FoxTale Book Shoppe. Storytimes are followed by dance and songs. Every Sat. 11 a.m. 105 E. Main St., Woodstock. 770-5169989. Free.

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Wren’s Nest Storytelling. The Wren’s Nest. Ramblers host storytelling each Sat. 1 p.m. 1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta. 404-753-7735. Adults, $9; ages 4-12, $6; ages 4 and younger, free. Price includes storytelling.

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theater Babies in Space. Alliance Theatre. Toddlers can explore an interactive outerspace playscape and performance for young astronauts by the Theatre for the Very Young. Through Sept. 3. Sat., 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; Sun., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4650. Adults, $10; ages 6-17, $5; ages 5 and younger, free.

Pancakes, Pancakes! Hertz Stage at Alliance Theatre. This world premiere play features original songs and a stunning design while exploring the process of cooking and celebrating the joy in the labor and in the final feast. Adapted from Eric Carle’s iconic book of the same name. Through

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July 10. See alliancetheatre.org for showtimes. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-7335000. Adults, $15; ages 6-17, $8; ages 5 and younger, free.

Charlotte’s Web. Serenbe Playhouse. Watch Wilbur, a charismatic young pig who wants desperately to avoid the fate of bacon and ham, and his friend Charlotte, a literate spider, create a plan in this adaptation of the classic children’s book. Through July 31.

See serenbeplayhouse.com for show times.

10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd., Chattahoochee Hills. 770-463-1110. Adults, $20; ages 12-18, $15; ages 11 and younger, $10.

Big River. Theatre in the Square. Tony Award winning classic showcasing favorite characters Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. July 1-2, 7-9: 8 p.m. July 3, 10: 3 p.m. Marietta Square. 770-426-4800. Tickets, $25 and up.

Mary Poppins. The Legacy Theatre. Enjoy singing along with Mary, Bert and the children through their nanny adventures.

July 8-August 7. See thelegacytheatre.org for show times. 1175 Senoia Rd., Suite C, Tyrone. 404-895-1473. Adults, $30-45; ages 12 and younger, $15.

The Little Pirate Mermaid. Center for Puppetry Arts. Enjoy this fish tale with a swashbuckling twist and see what’s in store for this adventurous mermaid princess turned helpful pirate. Through July 17. Tues.-Fri., 10 and noon; Sat., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Sun., 1 and 3 p.m. 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. 404-873-3089. $20.50; ages 2 and younger, free.

Sleeping Beauty. Center for Puppetry Arts.

Watch as the evil fairy Belladonna casts a spell on Princess Aurora causing her to sleep almost one hundred years. July 19-31. Tues.Fri., 10 and noon. Sat.,11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.

Sun., 1 and 3 p.m. 1404 Spring St., Atlanta.

404-873-3391. Ages 2 and older, $20.50.

Roswell Puppet Series. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Choose from seven different puppet shows for summer fun brought to you by nationally-touring puppeteers and their puppets for ages 2-10. Through July 23. Visit roswellpuppets.com for showtimes. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-594-6232. $5; younger than age 2, free.

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Calendar beyond atlanta First Friday Night Concert Series. Hancock Park, Dahlonega. Bring friends, family lawn chairs and listen to entertaining bands.

July 1. 6:30 p.m. North Park and Warwick Streets, Dahlonega. 706-482-2707. Free.

Saturday Market on the River. Augusta Riverwalk. Browse local produce, baked goods, art and more on the banks of the Savannah River. July 2,9,16,23 and 30. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

15 8th St., Augusta. 706-627-0128. Free.

T-Shirt Work Shop. BabyLand General Hospital. Be creative and make a Cabbage Patch Kid T-shirt. July 11-22. See babylandgeneral. com for schedule and reservations. 300 N.O.K. Dr., Cleveland. 706-865-2171. $15.

The Wizard of Oz Train Ride. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This 2½ hour round trip journey will retell the story of the beloved movie, The Wizard of Oz, on board a real train.

Dorothy and several of her special friends will climb aboard. July 14-Aug. 7. Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 45 Mitchell St., Bryson City, NC. 800-872-4681. Adults, $48-$58; ages 2-12, $38-$45; ages 23 months and younger, $10.

Georgia Mountain Fair. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Week-long festival featuring mountain crafts and live music. July 15-23.

Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee.

706-896-4191. Adults, $12; ages 12 and younger, free.

SOUTHEAST HOME SCHOOL EXPO Cobb Galleria Centre JULY 28-30.

THURS. 10 A.M.-4 P.M.; FRI. 10 A.M.-9 P.M.; SAT.10 A.M.-5 P.M. Learn all about home schooling from the experts, while the kids have fun in the Kids Zone. “Homeschooling for Excellence 101” kicks off the expo on Thursday; a Teen Leadership Conference is Friday and Saturday. Admission $25 adults; ages 17 and younger free. Kids’ Zone, ages 4-12, is $40; Teen Leadership Conference is $40 per teen; “Homeschooling for Excellence 101” is $55 per person. Save $10 when you purchase tickets online. Atlanta. 770-594-1266. southeasthomeschoolexpo.com.

Ice Cream Festival. Crooked Pines Farm. Watch an Ice Cream Queen pageant, a popsicle stick sculpture contest, a homemade ice cream competition, live entertainment and more. July 16. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 355 Harmony Rd., Eatonton.

706-347-0274. Admission, $5 includes samples.

Sid the Science Kid – The Super Duper Exhibit.

Creative Discovery Museum. Explore everyday science with hands-on STEM activities based on the adventures of the children’s TV series. Through Sept. 11. 321 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, Tenn.

423-756-2738. $13.95; younger than 1, free.

Full-Moon Suspension Bridge Hikes. Tallulah Gorge State Park. A 1-mile hike down the gorge steps, across the suspension bridge to the gorge. July 19. 8:30 p.m. 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Rd., Tallulah Falls. 706-754-7981. Advance registration required. $5; parking, $5.

River Giants Exhibit. Tennessee Aquarium. A collection of freshwater fish at legendary sizes, the “goliaths” of freshwater. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. One Broad St., Chattanooga, Tenn. 800262-0695. Adults, $29.95; ages 3-12, $18.95; ages 2 and younger, free. 

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