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FamilyCalendar Thursday, December 28 Preschool Time Preschoolers and their favorite adults enjoy 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, movement rhymes, and a fun craft during Preschool Time Stay afterwards to socialize and play! 3 – 5 years. 9:3010:00 a.m., 10:30-11:00 a.m. or 1:00-1:30 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library. Totally Sports Covington Rec Center, Opelika. Sports, sports and more sports! Come enjoy flag football, basketball and more! Fee: $25 ages 5-12; 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 334-705-5560. National Infantry Museum Kids Free Winter Film Fest (Dec. 26-30) “Wild Life” and “Cars 3”. 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Columbus. Looking for something to do with the kids during Winter Break? The films are FREE to the public! Admission is on a first come, first seated basis. Concessions will open prior to the first showing. Specials will be available, including a Snack Pack (popcorn, fruit snack, and 16 oz. drink) for $5. S’mores n’ More Gather around the fire pit on the A·T Ariccia Trattoria, Auburn patio to sip on hot chocolate while building your own gourmet s’more with smorgasbord of toppings. S’mores n’ More is every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in December from 5 - 8 p.m. 334-844-5140. Totally Sports Covington Rec Center, Opelika. Come enjoy flag football, basketball and more! $25, ages 5-12. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 334-705-5560. Holiday Safari Join Cooper Library, Opelika, 10:00 a.m. for a Holiday Safari program featuring 6 live animals. Participants will select a present from beneath a small Christmas Tree containing a clue which corresponds to one of the surprise guest animals. All will have an opportunity to get hands-on during this special program. The event is free, but registration is required. Email library@opelika-al.gov or call 334705-5378 to register.
Friday, December 29 National Infantry Museum Kids Free Winter Film Fest See Dec. 28 for details. Live Jazz at Ariccia Auburn Hotel and Dixon Conference Center, Auburn. Join Piccolo within the Hotel at Auburn University every Friday and Saturday evening for live jazz from 8-11 p.m. Holiday Safari See Dec. 28 for details.
Saturday, December 30 Young Eagles Day Columbus Airport, 3250 W. Britt David Road, Columbus, Ga. 8:30-11:30 a.m. (weather permitting). All kids ages 8-17 are invited to take a
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Free airplane ride over Columbus! Most flights last 20 minutes. The goal is to provide a fun and educational aviation experience. 706-324-2453 Saturday STEM Storytime Auburn Public Library. Preschoolers - 2nd grade children and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime on Saturday mornings that is all about STEM. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math This storytime will focus on these concepts in a fun, interactive, story-driven format Please note: Some activities may involve messy fun! (334) 501-3296. Eye Spy Camera Scavenger Hunt at FDR State Park Pine Mountain, Ga. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4 p.m. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. National Infantry Museum Kids Free Winter Film Fest See Dec. 28 for details. Holiday Safari See Dec. 28 for details. Live Jazz at Ariccia See Dec. 29 for details.
National Infantry Museum Kids Free Winter Film Fest “Rock Dog” and “Despicable Me 3”. See Dec. 28 for details. Lego Robotics at Bricks & Minifigs Columbus, Georgia. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Experience the cutting edge of technology with this introduction of LEGO® MINDSTORMS EV3® Robotics. Jan. 2 - 5. www.my.bricks4kidz.com.
Wednesday, January 3 Toddler Time Auburn Public Library. Toddlers and their favorite adults enjoy 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, movement rhymes, and a fun craft during Toddler Time. Stay afterwards to socialize and play! Ages 18 months-3 years. 9:30-10:00 a.m. or 10:30-11:00 a.m. or 1:00-1:30 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/ library.
S’mores n’ More See Dec. 28 for details.
Sunday, December 31
Lego Robotics at Bricks & Minifigs See Jan. 2 for details.
The Great Xscape Tour Philips Arena, Ga. www.ticketmaster.com.
Bricks 4 Kidz Mashup Camp See Jan. 2 for details.
New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring Fantasia & Bell Biv Devoe BJCC, Birmingham. www.tickemaster.com.
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Monday, January 1 Overlook Loop First Day Hike Pine Mountain, Georgia. 1 p.m. Hike with guides from the Pine Mountain Trail Association across the narrow ridge of Pine Mountain. Miles of great views through and over mixed hardwood forests. Easy to moderate 3.4 mile hike. Meet at the Callaway Gardens Country Store Overlook Parking Lot. $5 parking. 706-663-4858. New Year’s Brunch Ariccia Trattoria, Hotel at Auburn and Dixon Conference Center. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. www. auhcc.org. Hank Williams 65th Memorial Montgomery. Oakwood Cemetery Annex at 10 a.m. for the annual wreath-laying at Hank Williams’ gravesite. Everyone is invited to join us at the Museum for live music until 1 p.m. www. thehankwilliamsmuseum.net.
Tuesday, January 2 Baby Time Auburn Public Library. Babies and their favorite adults enjoy 20 minutes of stories, songs, bounces, and tickles during Baby Time. Stay afterwards to socialize and play! Ages birth - 24 months. 9:30-10:00 a.m., 10:00-10:30 a.m. or 1:00-1:30 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library.
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Bricks 4 Kidz Mashup Camp Columbus, Georgia. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Features our most popular camps inspired by Pokemon, Mine Craft, and Ninjago! Each camper will build their very own LEGO minifigure to take home. Jan. 2 - 5. www.my.bricks4kidz.com.
National Infantry Museum Kids Free Winter Film Fest “Rock Dog” and “Despicable Me 3”. See Dec. 28 for details.
Holiday Safari See Dec. 28 for details.
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Gamers Society Auburn Public Library. It’s Game On at the Auburn Public Library The Programming Room will be open every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., for Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, and video games Gamers must bring their own materials The Auburn Public Library will provide materials for video game play. Games must be rated E, E10, or T; no rated M games. Ages 10-18 years. www.auburnalabama.org/library Brick Builders Opelika Public Library, Opelika. 3:30 p.m. All ages. If you love creating with Lego bricks, then this is the place to be! Open to all ages, but geared towards school-aged children, your creativity will take the spotlight as you build whatever you can imagine. Lego bricks provided. library@opelika-al.gov. Code Club Opelika Public Library, Opelika. 4:30 p.m. Code Club at the Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library is going to teach your kids how to make website, apps, and games in a fun environment. Give them much needed exposure to STEM education and let them get ahead of the crowd. Bring your own laptop if you have one, but it is not required. Meets weekly. library@opelika-al.gov.
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