I've compiled a small list of some local events that my kids have loved, and I'm so excited that I can write them all down here and have them to look back on. Feel free to try them out too, share your experiences here, or add to my list. We'd love to try out something new!
Go to the zoo FREE. All you need to do is go to your local library, watch a video about the Atlanta Zoo, and they give you 4 free passes (2 adults, 2 kids) to be used within 7 days. It was AWESOME.
North Georgia Zoo, Cleveland. $8 Adult, $6 Child (2-11), Under 2 is free! http://www.northgeorgiazoo.com/
NEW Splash pad in Athens! The fee is $1 per person and operating hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Gwinnett Braves in Buford! Their lawn seats are only $6/person. http://www.milb.com/tickets/singlegame.jsp?sid=t431
FREE bowling! Yep, go to www.kidsbowlfree.com, sign up for your children, and pick your location. It emails you passes weekly that allows your child to bowl 2 free games per day.
Here's the website for Mall of Ga's free kids movies and concerts all summer long: http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express#Georgia
Stone Mountain! Only $10 to get in. We pack a lunch, eat on the lawn, climb the mountain, and the laser show starts at 8:30 or 9:30- check the times before you go!
Athens: University 16 Kids Summer Movies: http://mommyoctopus.com/2014/05/athens-university-16-kids-summer-movies/
Funopolis, Commerce- be very careful with this one. Their individual attractions are priced affordably, it's when you combine ALL of them is when it becomes expensive. We tell our children beforehand, we are here ONLY for the inflatables ($5) and/or mini-golf/mini-bowling ($3), and when the time is up, we will be leaving....to eat at Chick-fil-a of course.
The Pottery Palette, Commerce- choose your pottery piece to paint, make it your own. Prices range up to $10.
Home Depot Kids Workshop- review the schedule for the next Sat near you, but it's free projects for the kids.
Jefferson Library- Storytime on Tue and Thur at 10:30am. Review their schedule for their Civic Center shows, Thursdays at 2pm. Upcoming events include a puppeteer, petting zoo, science lab, reptile man, and a juggler, all free.
Splash Zone, Gainesville- Water park! Under 2 is free, and ages 3-59 are $8.
Everland, Buford- Indoor playground! Under 10 months are free, 10 months-2 years $6, 3-12 years $10.
Tubing- Helen, up to $5/tube. Dahlonega, up to $6/tube.
Website for Athens parents, full of local events, some free, some cheap: http://athensparent.com/calendar/
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- Duncan Creek Park, Hamilton Mill- huge playground!!! Both my boys love it and it's hard to find something they both enjoy with the age gap.
- Sandy Creek Park, Athens- they have a beach! $2 for anyone aged 4-64.
Memorial Park, Athens- playground, lake, and small zoo, all free.
World of Wonder Playground, Athens: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g29209-d2343136-Reviews-World_of_Wonder_Playground-Athens_Georgia.html
Yellow River Game Ranch, Lilburn- it's a drive, yes, but my kids love to see all the animals! The deer will literally walk right up to you. $7 for ages 2-11, $8 for above 11.
Local Festivals (free) :
June:
City Lights Festival, Commerce. Last Sat of the month.
Freedom Festival, Jefferson. Last Sat of the month.
July:
Celebrate Braselton, Braselton Park. July 4th.
July 4th Festival, Nicholson. First weekend in July. The past few years they've had inflatables, games, pony rides, and vendors selling food/drinks and other assorted items. It's HOT, but they have a great time.
Maysville Baptist Church
Join us on Wed. nights! It's free for everyone. Men's study in the Refuge, Women's study in the choir room, Youth games and missions, and nursery for those under 4. I LOVE it, the women that I have met on Wed. nights have been fantastic. It is a place where I can go and know my kids are safe, happy, and I can have my "me" time. These Wed. nights have made a huge impact on me. They serve dinner beforehand, oh...and I don't know how much it is....sorry guys, someone help me. But if you work and feel like you couldn't handle picking up the kids after work, making dinner, cleaning up and driving to church, then don't. Let Maysville cook it for you, easy clean-up, and you'll leave full in more ways than one.
Upcoming: VBS, June 22nd-26th, here's the site for the free week of fun:
http://maysvillebaptist.net/#/upcoming/vbs-2014
and new to MBC is Terrific Tuesdays! Here's the link for that: http://maysvillebaptist.net/#/upcoming/terrific-tuesday
...........and...........
KIDS EAT FREE
Buffalo's, Athens. All day Sunday
Mama's Boy, Athens Sunday nights
Cici's Pizza, Athens. Monday 4pm-close
Barberitos, Athens. Monday 4pm-close
Your Pie, Athens Monday w/adult purchase
Beef O' Brady's, Jefferson. Tuesday 4-8pm
DePalma's, Athens. Tuesday evenings
Joe's Crab Shack Tuesday kids eat for $0.99
Stevie B's Pizza, Athens Wednesday kids eat for $0.99 after 5pm
Zaxby's Wed after 4pm
Captain D's, Commerce Thursday, 2 free kids meals with an adult purchase
IHOP Daily 4-10pm (or should I say nightly?)
I hope your family can get some good use out of this list! I like to plan fun activities for my kids at home, but this is my go-to, last minute list for fun things to do that are within 30 minutes or less.
Please, please do not get upset with me if a business changed their prices or hours, I would never purposely try to mislead you. Always call before you go to make sure the prices/days are still valid, and if something's changed, please let me know and I'll change it on here!
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