http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com Save on Atlanta attractions and everday family fun Sat, 19 May 2012 11:29:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/intro-to-rug-hooking-for-kids-10-and-up/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/intro-to-rug-hooking-for-kids-10-and-up/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 03:16:11 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=1077 This fun class gives all the basics needed to start rug hooking. This class includes rug hook and hoop rental with the option to purchase materials at the end of class. All classes are taught by the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists. The class is offered in conjunction with “Off the Hook,” an exhibition of [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/intro-to-rug-hooking-for-kids-10-and-up/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/dinosaur-birthday-bash-weekend-at-fernbank-museum/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/dinosaur-birthday-bash-weekend-at-fernbank-museum/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:26:54 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=1054 A celebration so BIG, they’ve expanded the party to two days! Help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Giants of the Mesozoic with dinosaur programming and birthday-themed fun, including puppet shows, hands-on activities and more! The Dinosaur Birthday Bash Weekend celebrates the world’s largest dinosaurs, featured on permanent display at Fernbank Museum and is part of [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/dinosaur-birthday-bash-weekend-at-fernbank-museum/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/reptile-day-at-fernbank-museum/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/reptile-day-at-fernbank-museum/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:00:14 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=1033 Fernbank’s Reptile Day puts visitors up-close with dozens of live lizards, snakes and turtles during this popular annual event. Exotic and native Georgian reptiles will be on display, and the Georgia Herpetological Society will answer questions and talk about the importance of these exceptional animals. Some animals will be out with handlers for closer encounters [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/reptile-day-at-fernbank-museum/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/make-a-key-chain-for-dad-at-imagine-it-childrens-museum/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/make-a-key-chain-for-dad-at-imagine-it-childrens-museum/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:08:22 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=1006 Kids enjoy letting their imaginations run wild at Imagine It! Children’s Museum. This Sunday they can make their trip to the museum even more enjoyable by making a beaded key chain for Dad. Date(s): June 19th, 2011 Time(s): 2:00 PM Cost: Included with Museum admission Ages: Geared toward children ages 8 and under   Imagine [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/make-a-key-chain-for-dad-at-imagine-it-childrens-museum/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/trains-trains-and-more-trains/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/trains-trains-and-more-trains/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:03:29 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=930 DO YOU LOVE TRAINS? The whole family is invited to participate in this interactive train celebration on Saturday, Jan 22 10:00a to 4:00pm.  The  folks at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History will be building a model trestle bridge, operating model trains, providing tips on how to build your own model train [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/trains-trains-and-more-trains/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/happy-birthday-dr-king/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/happy-birthday-dr-king/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:35:15 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=926 King Center- Freedom Hall Auditorium On Saturday, January 15th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Dr. King’s actual birthday anniversary, Ms. Yolanda Renee King, granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. King, will host the “Happy Birthday Dr. King” celebration for children ages 2-10 years old at The King Center’s Freedom Hall. 449 Auburn Ave. NE Atlanta, [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/happy-birthday-dr-king/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/7th-annual-southeastern-cowboy-festival-and-symposium/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/7th-annual-southeastern-cowboy-festival-and-symposium/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:32:49 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=603 Join Booth Western Art Museum for a four-day celebration of the West with featured artist Buck McCain, featured entertainer Baxter Black, plus art history lectures, children’s activities, pioneer demonstrations, re-enactments of historic Western gunfights, Native American dancing, cowboy church, and much more. What: 7th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival and Symposium Where: Booth Western Art Museum [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/7th-annual-southeastern-cowboy-festival-and-symposium/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/the-big-draw-and-second-sunday-funday-at-the-high-museum-of-art/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/the-big-draw-and-second-sunday-funday-at-the-high-museum-of-art/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:15:28 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=576 Visit the High Museum of Art this weekend for two exciting family events. On Saturday, take part in The Big Draw, a national event that encourages drawing in America. The Big Draw October 10, 2009, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information about this national event, visit www.drawingamerica.org. The following day, stop by for Benvenuto Leonardo!, [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/the-big-draw-and-second-sunday-funday-at-the-high-museum-of-art/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/museum-day/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/museum-day/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:21 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=547 On Saturday, September 26, 2009 museums across Atlanta will participate in the fifth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian Magazine. A celebration of culture, learning, and the dissemination of knowledge, Museum Day is when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge.]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/museum-day/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/fernbank-museums-90-days-of-dinosaurs-through-august-22nd/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/fernbank-museums-90-days-of-dinosaurs-through-august-22nd/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:00:57 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=296 For 90 days, Fernbank Museum of Natural History will add even more fun and exciting dinosaur activity to their normal prehistoric lineup. It’s called 90 Days of Dinosaurs. Some of the activities include…   IMAX films Scavenger hunts Museum overnights Stegosaur Patio Picnics Most 90 Days of Dinosaurs activities are included with Museum admission. Download [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/fernbank-museums-90-days-of-dinosaurs-through-august-22nd/feed/ 0