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Fun Guide Brought to You by Atlanta Parent Swim and Splash: Get Wet Guide SUMMER Fun Guide Brought to You By Atlanta Parent Road Trips Close to Home 100+ Kid-Friendly Things to Do Yummy! Kids Eat Free WaLk on The WiLd SIdE presented by presented by Take a walk on the wild side at Zoo Atlanta’s NEW Treetop Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente. Climb presented by 30 feet in the air, explore scenic nature views from new heights and see the world like your favorite animals do. Come monkey around on our suspension bridge, rope beams, cargo net and more. Discover more at zooatlanta.org Say hello to sensational summer fun! Family and Adult Performances Museum Exhibits and Tours Workshops for all ages Special Events Films and more! Limited FREE Parking • MARTA Accessible via Arts Center Station PUPPET.ORG ∞ 404.873.3391 Advance purchase is highly recommended as many shows and 1404 SPRING STREET NW, ATLANTA, GA 30309 events sell out quickly. Kermit the Frog © 2017 Disney, Dr. Seuss text, characters and images TM and © 2009 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved. Frisch Marionettes 4 Atlanta Parent SUMMER Fun Guide 2017 atlantaparent.com SUMMER Fun Guide 2 017 7 Four Must-Visit Attractions 8 Free Outdoor Movies 10 Free & Almost Free 12 Get Wet Guide l Fountains l Splash Pads l Waterparks l Beaches l Tubing l Rafting 20 Road Trips Close to Home 22 Hop on a Train 24 Roller-Skating Deals 26 Ways to Stay Cool 28 Out-of-the-Box Places 31 Up Close with Butterflies 32 Kids Eat Free 34 Jump to New Heights 36 Toddler-Friendly Fun Summer Go-To Bucket List / 41 42 Totally Atlanta SPECIAL ADVERTISING PAGE atlantaparent.com SUMMER Fun Guide 2017 Atlanta Parent 5 6 Atlanta Parent SUMMER Fun Guide 2017 atlantaparent.com SUMMER Fun Guide 4 Must-Visit Attractions l Mammoths and Mastodons Fernbank Museum of Natural History June 17-Aug. 27. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the world of mammoths and mastodons through fossils, artifacts, media and the story of the best preserved baby mammoth ever found. Atlanta. 404-929-6300. $18; ages 3-12, $16; ages 2 and younger, free. fernbankmuseum.org Photo © The Field Museum l Blue Man Group-Making Waves Children’s Museum of Atlanta June 10-Sept. 4. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This exhibit brings together science and art through a multi-sensory exploration of sound. Make music on the sand drum, tube phones or PVCs just like the Blue Man Group. Atlanta. 404-659-5437. $15.95; younger than 1, free. childrensmuseumatlanta.org l Treetop Trail Zoo Atlanta Test your skills like tree-dwelling animals in this new aerial playground high above Zoo Atlanta. Children must be 48 inches tall and fit inside the safety harness to participate without an adult chaperone. Kids less than 48 inches tall cannot go on the Sky Rail, which is the zip line at the very top of the aerial playground. Atlanta. 404-624-5936. $13.95 plus general admission; ages 12 and older, $25.99; ages 3-11, $17.99; ages 2 and younger, free. zooatlanta.org l Dinosaur Explore Stone Mountain Park / Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Dec. 31 Meet over 20 life-size dinosaurs that act like the real thing! Kids can see them roar and move, play in the dino dig area, learn about dinosaur habitats and more. Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. Admission included with daily Adventure Pass ($31.95; ages 3-11, $26.95; ages 2 and younger, free) or yearly membership. Daily parking, $15. stonemountainpark.com atlantaparent.com SUMMER Fun Guide 2017 Atlanta Parent 7 SUMMER Fun Guide Free Outdoor Movies Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head out to one of these area parks for a kid-friendly movie under the stars. Check the websites before visiting to make sure they aren’t rescheduled because of inclement weather. l Movies Under the Stars l B at the Movies from B98.5 Mall of Georgia Village Amphitheatre Movies begin at dusk. On double feature nights movies Movies begin at 9 p.m. begin at 7 and 9:15 p.m. July 4 – “The LEGO Batman Movie” (PG) – July 8 – “The LEGO Batman Movie” (PG): Lillian Webb post 9:35 p.m. fireworks Park, 5 College St. NW, Norcross. July 8 – “Hidden Figures” (PG) July 15 – “Finding Dory”(PG): Riverside Park, July 15 – “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell. (PG-13) July 22 – “The LEGO Batman Movie” (PG) and “Captain July 22 – “Moana” (PG) America: Civil War” (PG-13): Suwanee Town Center Park, July 29 – “Kong: Skull Island” (PG-13) 330 Town Center Ave. Location: 3333 Buford Dr. NE, Buford. July 29 – “Moana” (PG): Custer Park, 600 Kenneth E Marcus Way, Marietta. l Georgia Movies in the Park l KISS at the Movies See georgiamoviesinthepark.com for from KISS 104.1 showtimes. Movies begin at dusk. July 11 – “SING” (PG): Cumming July 7 – “Hidden Figures” (PG): Riverdale Town Center, July 21 – “Moana” (PG): Woodstock 7210 Church St. July 22 – “The LEGO Batman Movie” (PG): Aug. 5 – “The Secret Life of Pets” (PG): Stockbridge City Canton Hall, 4640 N Henry Blvd. July 25 – “Trolls” (PG): Cumming Sept. 23 – “The Jungle Book” (PG): Lithonia Park, 2501 Aug.11– TBA: Dawsonville Park Dr. Aug. 25 – “Disney’s Beauty and the l Beast” (PG): Woodstock Movies on the Town Aug. 26 – “The Boss Baby” (PG): Canton Town Brookhaven / Movies begin at dusk. Dawsonville: Veterans Memorial Park, July 13 – “The LEGO Batman Movie” (PG) 186 Recreation Rd., Dawsonville July 20 – “Hidden Figures” (PG) Cumming: Vickery Village, July 27 – “LaLa Land” (PG-13) 5860 S. Vickery St. Location: Peachtree Road adjacent to Woodstock: Cherokee Amphitheater, Oglethorpe University 101 Arnold Mill Rd. Canton: Browns Park, 251 E. Marietta St. l Movies on the Lawn Lawrenceville Lawn l Flicks on the Bricks Movies begin at dusk. Duluth Town Green July 14 – “Smokey and the Bandit” (PG) Movies begin at dusk. Aug. 11 – “The LEGO Batman Movie” (PG) July 7 – “Alice Through the Looking Glass” (PG) Location: 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville Aug. 4 – “Moana” (PG) l Sept. 1 – “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Flick-Nic (PG-13) Candler Park / Movies begin at dark. Location: 3142 Hill St. NW, Duluth. Aug. 5 – “SING” (PG) Aug. 19 – “The Jungle Book” (PG) l Johns Creek Sept. 9 – “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG-13) Movies in the Park Location: 1500 McLendon Ave. NE, Atlanta Newtown Park l Movies begin at dusk. Outdoor Movie Series July 8 – “LEGO Batman Movie” (PG) Swift-Cantrell Park / Movies begin 6 p.m. Aug. 12 – “Moana” (PG) Sept. 9 – “Zootopia” (PG) Location: 3150 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek Location: 3140 Old Hwy. 41 NW, Kennesaw 8 Atlanta Parent SUMMER Fun Guide 2017 atlantaparent.com U-U-PicPick U-PICK U-U-U-PickPickPick U-PICK SUMMER Fun Guide We All Scream for Ice Cream! U-U-PickPPiicckk U-PICK Here are four places to get your favorite scoop. Summertime family FUN FOR EVERYONE! U-PICKU-PICKU-PICK Subject to availability … and Mother Nature! Call or visit us online for details & events. Bakery & Market Tasting Room Kids Classes 706-632-3411 • MERCIERORCHARDS.COM OPEN DAILY 8660 BLUE RIDGE DRIVE • BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 7AM-6PM Queen of Cream l Queen of Cream Favorite scoops: Sprinkle Cookie and Guava Cheesecake. Butterfly Encounter Kid’s scoops: Cookies + Cream, Vanilla Bean and Deep Chocolate. June 5 - July 31 Atlanta; queenofcream.com Get up close and personal with hundreds of native butterflies! l Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Favorite scoops: Brown Butter Almond Brittle, Brambleberry Crisp and Sweet Cream. Presented by Kid’s scoops: Milkiest chocolate, Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk and Wildberry Lavender. jenis.com; Atlanta, Decatur and Alpharetta l Jake’s Ice Cream Favorite scoop: Chocolate Slap Yo Mama, made with chocolate sauce, chocolate chips and Oreo cookies. Kid’s scoop: Max’s Magic Kisses, a sweet cream base turned blue, with white chocolate chips and marshmallows. jakesicecream.com; Atlanta and East Point (ice cream truck) l Morelli’s Ice Cream Favorite scoop: Salted caramel. Kid’s scoop: Dirt and worms with vanilla Included with general admission and FREE to CNC members ice cream, Oreos and two gummy worms on the side. 770-992-2055 x238 • 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA 30075 morellisicecream.com; Atlanta and Dunwoody Chattnaturecenter.org (inside of Farm Burger) atlantaparent.com SUMMER Fun Guide 2017 Atlanta Parent 9 SUMMER Fun Guide Free and Almost Free Plenty of ways to have an awesome summer without spending a lot. Museums with free days l Atlanta History Center, High Museum, Tellus Science Museum and Center for Civil and Human Rights: One free admission on the first weekend of each month for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders. l The Children’s Museum of Atlanta: Free admission the second Tuesday of each month. 1-7 p.m, June and July. Reverts to 1-6 p.m. in Aug. l High Museum of Art: Free admission the second Sunday of each month. Special programming from 1-4 p.m. l MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta): Family Free Day the second Sunday of each month. l Michael C. Carlos Museum: To celebrate the museum’s centennial, they are hosting 100 days of free admission from 1-4 p.m. on Thursdays in June and July and Aug. 17; see carlos.emory.edu for other dates. Museums (always free) There are several museums in metro Atlanta that don’t charge admission. Here are a few: The Georgia Capitol Museum Tour, where kids can learn about the government; The Martin Luther King Jr.
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