Museum Day - FREE Museum Admisson on Sat., 9/26

I have just found out about a great FREE event coming up this weekend (Sat., 9/26/09). I know, there are already lots of fun things to do in your own local area this weekend. The LocalKidFun.com calendar is full and we picked our top picks of the week in the LocalKidFun.com Weekly Update (Click Here for subscription). However, if you have some extra time this weekend and are planning to head up to Atlanta or would like to take a short drive to Macon or LaGrange, you have to check this out.

Museums nationwide are partnering with Smithsonian Magazine to offer FREE Museum Day 2009. A list of Georgia participating museums is below. Heading out of town this weekend or would like to share this with friends and family, you can go to www.smithsonian.com/museumday to check out other participating venues. This is a great way to introduce/encourage art and culture with your family.

To get the FREE admission (2 per household), go to http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/admission.html. You must fill out the form, print the free admission card and present it at your participating museum.


List of Atlanta, and Atlanta Southern Crescent Participating Museums:

LaGrange, GA

Legacy Museum on MainFull-screen, 136 Main Street, LaGrange GA, 30340


Macon, GA

Georgia Music Hall of Fame, 200 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Macon, GA 31202
Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA 31210
Hay House, 934 Georgia Avenue, Macon, GA 31201

Madison, GA (I20 East past Covington)

Madison Museum of Fine Art, 290 Hancock Street, Madison, GA 30650

Atlanta, GA

High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Hammonds House Museum, 503 Peeples Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Museum of Design Atlanta, 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, GA 30303
CDC/Global Health Odyssey Museum, 1600 Clifton Rd at CDC Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30333

Now go have FUN in your LOCAL communities with your KIDS. http://www.localkidfun.com

Free Adventure Pass to Stone Mountain

If you are looking for some cheap family fun for Fall 2009, you can't beat a FREE day at Stone Mountain Park.

John Deere is offering two Free Adventure Passes to Stone Mountain Park, plus one day of free parking (normally $10 per car). The Adventure passes allow you access to all of the premium attractions at Stone Mountain. These include, 4D Theater, Live Entertainment, Summit Skyride to the top of the mountain, Scenic Railroad, River Boat, Sky Hike, The Great Barn and more. Stone Mountain also has a number of free areas to visit so plan to bring a picnic and make a day of it. You can hike on any of the nature trails, including to the top of Stone Mountain. Other Free attractions are the Quarry Exhibit, children's playground, the Confederate Hall Historical & Environmental Education Center and the Lasershow Spectacular. Just stop by your local John Deere Dealer now through September 30, 2009 and test drive any John Deere Mower, Gator Utility Vehicle or Tractor. When you do, you'll receive a daylong parking pass and two Adventure Passes to Stone Mountain Park. The offer is good while supplies last so you may want to call ahead to your local dealer.