Dinosaur Birthday Bash at Fernbank

What: Dinosaur Birthday Bash
When: Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 10 – 2 pm
Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $15 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, $13 for children 3 – 12

Every child at some point goes through a dinosaur phase. If your little guy or gal is there right now, plan on attending the Dinosaur Birthday Bash at Fernbank Museum of Natural History this weekend. They have a stellar line up of entertainment, including two of my favorites, That Puppet Guy and The Bubbleman, plus another favorite – Bruster’s Real Ice Cream! Here is a complete list of activities:

Birthday Treats, courtesy of Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Great Hall
Celebrate this special occasion with free treats provided by Bruster’s Real Ice Cream (Toco Hill and Decatur locations). Available while supplies last.

Special Appearance by Triton the Triceratops
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet walk-around character Triton the Triceratops and take a photo with this friendly dinosaur.

Birthday Wishes
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Great Hall
Help create birthday wishes with special dinosaur stamps and coloring, and then share your birthday wish with the dinosaurs by adding your design to the giant present box.

Dinosaur Photo Opportunities
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Great Hall
Bring your camera for a variety of special dinosaur photo opportunities around the Museum, including pictures in in front of the Lophorhothons in the Dinosaur Entrance Plaza, in front of a Giganotosaurus skull and more

Dinosaur Birthday Craft
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Great Hall
Create a dinosaur birthday hat to wear at the party.

 “Dr. Dinosaur” Puppet Show by Lee Bryan, “That Puppet Guy”
11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. 3 p.m., Auditorium
Join Dr. Dinosaur on an exciting prehistoric expedition. (Limited seating; puppet show runs approximately 20 minutes.)

Georgia Bubbleman
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enjoy an interactive demonstration with bubbles of all sizes, including bubbles inside other bubbles and bubbles ranging from tiny to some as big as the juvenile Lophorhothon in the Dinosaur Entrance Plaza.

Dinosaur Birthday Party Games
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of traditional birthday party games with a dinosaur theme, such as pin the tail, a giant crossword puzzle, and an egg balancing game.

Sidewalk Sale at the Museum Store
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sale continues through Sunday)
Don’t miss the opportunity to find great deals at the Museum Store’s Sidewalk Sale, featuring unique items at discounts up to 75% off.