Friday, June 19, 2009

HOT Weekend in South Metro Atlanta! Here are some ideas for Local Indoor fun from LocalKidFun.com

Just saw the weather report this weekend and it's going to be unbearably hot. If you don't have access to a pool, here are some ideas for indoor fun this Saturday, June 20, 2009, pulled off my website, LocalKidFun.com

And don't forget it's Father's Day on Sunday. Here's a link for some last minute gift ideas. http://fayettemops.wordpress.com/

Indoor FUN, Saturday, June 10, 2009.

Family Art Saturday- Saturday Spark Third Saturday of the Month 10am-4pm
The THIRD Saturday of the month is a day to spark the fires of creativity for families at the Arts Clayton Gallery. For families, stop by between 10 AM and 4 PM for an art project or experience related to the monthly exhibition theme. The cost per project is $5.
Arts Clayton / 136 South Main Street, P.O. Box 669, Jonesboro, GA 30237 / (770) 473-5457 / www.artsclayton.org

Sign, Say & Play Class June 20 at 11am
Sign, Say and Play curriculum are carefully crafted sessions developed especially for parents and babies.By embedding the learning of signs in activities that promote cognitive, social, language, literacy and sensory-motor development we are able to teach parents ways to provide the support these area's that all babies need to make the most of their critical first three years. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Linda's Playhouse / 1991 Hwy 54 West, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-487-1979 / http://www.lindasplayhouse.org

Grand Opening Festival for Chattahoochee River Interpretive Center Sat., June 20 9am-5pm & Sun., June 21 12pm-5pm
Admission: $8 Adults, $6 Seniors, $5 Children 3 - 12, Children 2 and Under and members Free
A two-day festival celebrating the Grand Opening of the New Interpretive Center for the Chattahoochee River, Lakeside Pavilion, and Gardens! Travel through the new interactive Explore your Watershed Gallery where you will discover the exciting components of the forest, wetlands, and river!

Entertainment: Laughing Pizza takes the stage at 10 AM and 2PM on Saturday to get you and your kids moving in the Lakeside Pavilion. Sponsored in part by The Together Fund

Mickle-A-Do will perform on Saturday at 12 PM and 4 PM and on Sunday at 1PM and 3:30 PM in the Lakeside Pavilion!

Crafts and Face Painting Explore more about water and watersheds while making fun crafts including bubble art, pitcher plant toss, and water-saver signs!

Chattahoochee Nature Center / 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA 30075 / (770) 992-2055 / http://www.chattnaturecenter.com

Bakugan Training Camp Sat., June 20 12pm-2pm
Visit Toys R Us for the Bakugan Training Camp. Learn how to use Bakugan Trap! Training, Battles, Prizes and Giveaways! More info at http://www.toysrus.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3376105

only at the following Toys R Us, participating locations:
2601 H-1 Dawson Rd., Albany, GA 31707 / 3424 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, GA 30909 / 3480 Financial Center Way, Buford, GA, 30519 / 5555 Whittlessey Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907 / 501 Roberts Court, Kennesaw, GA 30144 / 7400 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31406 / 3000 Watson Blvd., Warner Robbins, GA 31093

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr. June 20, 11:30am, 3pm, & 7pm & June 21, 2:30pm
Fayette Coweta Family Theatre's Summer Broadway Junior Production Camp presents the Disney classic~ Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Join all the beloved characters in this shortened version of the original Broadway show. Fabulous ticket prices of ONLY $5 by reservation and $7 at the door make this show perfect for all families with children. Shows will be presented at Christ's Church at Whitewater in the Youth Stage Room and seating is very limited, so making reservations is STRONGLY encouraged. To make reservations call 770-599-0051 or visit http://www.fcft.net/HomePage and click on the opening rose link. Don't miss this "Tale As Old As Time!"
Performance will be presented at Christ's Church at Whitewater at 1577 Hwy. 85 South, Fayetteville, Ga. 30215~ Please do not call Church for ticket information. Only call the theatre number listed.
Fayette-Coweta Family Theatre, Inc. / 177 Fulton Court, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Family Place to Play Open Daily - See website for details.
Inflatable playground for the whole family. Every Friday morning from 10am-12pm entry is only $4. This weekend they are celebrating their anniversary. $5 all day admission this Saturday and Sunday June 20 & 21.
Family Place to Play Fun Center / 160 Temple Avenue, Newnan, GA / www.familyplacetoplay.com/newnan/index.html

The Bridge Community Center Open Mon-Fri., 9am-6pm.
The Bridge is a Free Community Center with a gym, indoor walking track, cafe, game room with pool tables, video games, Wii, ping pong and more. Free wi-fi is also available.

The Bridge Community Center / 208 Willowbend Rd, (part of First Baptist Church of PTC), Peachtree City, GA 30269 / http://thebridge-cc.org

The Kids Spot
The Kids Spot offers classes and activities for children ages 0-9 years. Classes offered include: Mommy and Me Classes in Art, Music, Gym, Sign Language & Spanish; Tumbling and open gym play; Etiquette classes; and parents night out.
The Kids Spot / 63 Price Quarters Road, McDonough, GA 30253 / 678562-8550 / www.tks-atl.com

Junction Lanes Open Daily
Junction Lanes Family Entertainment Center offers bowling, glow golf (18 holes of indoor miniature golf), and an arcade. Check company website for hours and rates.

Junction Lanes Family Entertainment Center / 141 Newnan Station Drive, Newnan, GA 30265 / 770-683-2695 / http://www.junctionlanes.com

Crafty Critters - FREE - Saturdays, 10:30am & 11:30am
All ages. This is an arts and crafts program that highlights various artistic movements and trends as well as special days and holidays throughout the year. *To attend this program, you must select one of the two times listed above and either call or visit the Children's Room at Central Library in order to register in advance.*

Coweta Public Library - Central / 85 Literary Lane, Newnan, GA 30265 / (770)683-2052 / http://www.cowetapubliclibrary.org

FREE Story Time Tuesdays 10:30am-11am & Saturdays 10am - 10:30am
Kid's story time is held at Books A Million in Peachtree City each Tuesday and Saturday.

Books A Million / 258 City Circle, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-632-1296 / http://www.booksamillion.com

High Museum's Saturday Studio Saturdays & Sundays, 1pm-4pm
Located in the museum's Greene Family Education Center. Activities ranging from three-dimensional sculptures to figural collages. Weekend Studio is offered each Saturday and Sunday. Free with museum admission.

High Museum of Art / 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309 / 404-733-5000 / www.high.org

Jump 2 It Teen Bounce Every Saturday, 7:30pm-10:30pm

Bounce promotes a safe, fun, and friendly environment for teens to play, jump, socialize and listen to music. For more information go to www.jump2itptc.com/teen. Ages: 11-15

Jump 2 It / 320 Dividend Drive, (Behind Atlanta City Church), Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-486-9228 / www.jump2itptc.com

Michael's Kid's Club Every Saturday, 10am-Noon

Kids ages 5-12 are invited to drop into Michael's every Saturday for a take home craft. Participants can join 30 minute sessions at 10am, 11am and 11:30am. All supplies are included. $2 per child.

No registration required. For more information, call one of the 3 locations in LocalKidFun.com area: Fayetteville (770) 461-6300, Newnan (770) 252-6223, and McDonough (678) 583-6361

Michael's / 27 Hudson Plaza, Hudson Plaza, Fayetteville, GA 30214 / 770-461-6300

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