2 Pumpkin Carving Contests - Win Great Prizes, Including Braves Tickets

This is a great weekend to get your pumpkins and begin carving them. There are two contests you can enter with one pumpkin so help your kids carve some cool Jack-O-Lanterns this weekend. Then enter your pumpkin for a chance to win prizes. There is an online contest through the Atlanta Braves. You can also bring your pumpkins to The Frederick Brown Amphitheater to be judged for their contest.

Details of the Braves Contest:

Fans can test their pumpkin artistry by entering their jack-o-lanterns in the Braves Pumpkin Carving Contest and be eligible to win a pair of tickets to any 2010 Atlanta Braves home game. A panel of Braves judges will choose the top five entries based on display of Braves spirit and originality, and fans will choose the grand prize winner in online voting beginning on October 26.

Carve your original Braves-themed creation and enter the Braves pumpkin carving contest today at: braves.com/pumpkin. Fans who would like some assistance in their carvings, can also download free Braves stencils from the site.

Pumpkin Contest at "The Fred" in Peachtree City:

You can also bring your carved pumpkin to the Frederick Brown Amphitheater on Oct. 22nd & 23rd. They are going to line the walkway to the amphitheater with the Jack-O-Lanterns for the Not So Scary Halloween Party on October 24th. Details can be found on http://www.localkidfun.com/Calendar.php or http://www.localkidfun.com/SeasonalActivities.php

Local - Mom's Night Out or Date Night Idea

I know this is supposed to be a blog about what to do with your kids. Let's face it though, we parents are the ones staying up late at night searching the web for ideas, answers, etc. And for all our hard work, we deserve a night out on the town.

Here's one idea for something fun, local, and over 21. (This would make a great date night or a ladies night out. Wish my mom was going to be in town that weekend. We would have fun!)

Friday June 12th; 5pm - 9pm, Historic Downtown Newnan, GA will host the First Annual "Wine About" event. Downtown Merchants will be offering samples of over 15 varieties of wines as they Wine About The Economy! Each participant will receive a commemorative wine glass as well as an event brochure with information about the event and each wine being sampled. Local Mainstreet Newnan restaurants will be offering specials and live entertainment. Entry is $20 during pre-sell and $25 the night of the event.

Businesses participating include: The Alamo, Piedmont Newnan Wellness Center*, Smart Solutions, Mann Jewelers*, Two Sisters Knitting Nook*, Panoply Interior Design*, Edward Jones, Fines Lines Art and Framing*, Costume Shop*, 34 Madison Design Studio*, SMF Cycle, Newnan Computers, M. Cole Design*, Sports Dome, Star Salon*, Lottie Dottie, NuLink*, & 10 East Washington*

* Discounted pre-sale tickets can be purchased at merchants highlighted in bold.