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posted on April 18th, 2013
 April brings strawberry season in Georgia What: Stawberry Picking in Atlanta
Where: See locations below
When: Mid-April through Early June
When I was younger, the best part about April was my birthday. Now that I’m older (or maybe it’s just old), April means strawberry picking and tasting those deliciously sweet bits of heaven as you fill up your bucket. Here are a few tips for strawberry pickers and several locations for strawberry picking close to Atlanta. Be sure to call the farm before heading out to pick. Some farms get picked out or are closed for ripening on any given day, so it’s best to be sure before you go. Have a favorite place not on this list? Let us know in the comment section.
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posted on April 16th, 2013
 The Game Truck Party folks now have laser tag in addition to video games. It’s a fun combination What: Game Truck Party
Where: Wherever. They come to you.
When: Name the date
Cost: Prices vary but range from $275 – $365 for a 90 minute to 2 hour party $85 each additional hour
For a limited time, mention the Field Trips w/Sue ad and get $50 off your Atlanta area party.
Call 770-755-5100 to book.
Photos: For additional photos of a Game Truck Party, visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
I’m a big believer in kids birthday parties. I’ve always loved planning them and it’s such a treat for the kids to have all their friends celebrate together. Normally I have my children’s birthday parties at our house. It’s a lot of work, and as anyone who has been around a large group of boys knows, it can be tough to keep them on task instead of wrestling each other or climbing over the table to get to the cake. Don’t laugh. I have had kids actual climb over the table for the cake.
Enter the Game Truck Party. This rolling event space comes to you, but keeps the party out of your house. Bonus, up to 20 kids can be entertained all at once.
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posted on April 11th, 2013
 Mini-land was one of my 13-year-old’s favorite parts of LEGOLAND Florida. What: LEGOLAND Florida
Where: One LEGOLAND Way, WinterHaven, FL
When: LEGOLAND Florida is open 7 days a week, but may be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during specific periods.
LEGOLAND Water Park re-opens for the season on March 9, 2013.
Cost: Online Prices begin at $64 for adults and $54 for kids
Visit Orlando’s Magic Card gives you a discount on admission to LEGOLAND and other Orlando dining and attractions.
After our trip to LEGOLAND Florida, I had a lot of people ask me if it was something that tweens and teens would enjoy. The park itself is geared toward those 12 and under, but tweens and young teens can have a good time, especially if they go with a younger sibling or friend. My 13 year-old was almost as excited as my 8 year-old to visit LEGOLAND, and although they enjoyed many of the same things, they also experienced the park a bit differently. Given more time to plan his own schedule, my teen would have spent more time in mini-land, Instagramming photos of mini cities. Here’s his thoughts on what to do at LEGOLAND Florida for tweens and teens.
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posted on April 11th, 2013
 Find your favorite Minis in Macro at LEGOLAND Florida What: LEGOLAND Florida
Where: One LEGOLAND Way, WinterHaven, FL
When: LEGOLAND Florida is open 7 days a week, but may be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during specific periods.
LEGOLAND Water Park re-opened for the season on March 9, 2013.
Cost: Online Prices begin at $64 for adults and $54 for kids
Visit Orlando’s Magic Card gives you a discount on admission to LEGOLAND and other Orlando dining and attractions.
On a long weekend in January, we visited LEGOLAND Florida. It was a highly anticipated visit for my 8-year-old. Before we left, he carefully chose mini-figures to trade with the staff members at the park. The evening before our visit, he picked up a brochure to begin mapping out our day. The morning of, he counted down the minutes until we left the hotel. A week after our visit, he still talks about how much fun he had. When I asked him to review LEGOLAND Florida, here’s what he said.
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posted on April 4th, 2013
 The High Museum of Art has lots of family friendly for Toddlers to Teens based on the latest exhibit Frida & Diego. I know most folks have already had spring break, but ours starts on Friday. I can’t wait. I don’t have any big field trips planned, but I’m looking forward to a slower grind. I know after next week, it’s a mad dash to the end of school and our summer is already booked with lacrosse tournaments up and down the East coast. It will be nice to hang out with friends next week on the beach at St. Simons. I’ve gotten some great recommendations on things to do and places to eat from fans of Field Trips with Sue on Facebook. If you aren’t a fan, join now. I get some great ideas from the group.
If you’re looking for something to do here in Atlanta the next few weeks, the High Museum of Art has a terrific line up for families with kids from Toddlers to Teens. It’s all based on the latest exhibit Frida & Diego. Here’s a list of upcoming fun.
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posted on April 3rd, 2013
 See live penguins at Lenox Square Mall as part of SeaWorld’s “Epic Voyage Road Show”. What: SeaWorld Orland Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin Epic Voyage Road Show
Where: Lenox Square Mall
When: April 6 and 7, 2013
Cost: Free
Last month we took a trip to SeaWorld Orlando and were able to go behind the scenes at SeaWorld and meet one of the penguins. If you’d like to meet penguins, but can’t make the trip to Florida, you’re in luck. SeaWorld Orlando brings its “Epic Voyage” campaign to Lenox Square in Atlanta Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7, in support of Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, the park’s all-new attraction opening May 24.
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posted on March 28th, 2013
 The Atlanta History Center hosts Sheep to Shawl Day on April 13. Learn how those cute lambs become warm shawls. Hint: You’ll need the items on this table. This mornings Field Trips with Sue segment on CBS Better Mornings focused on what to do in Atlanta with kids over the next few weeks. It was hard to narrow it down to just a few activities. We were talking on set about how awesome spring is in Atlanta and how there are so many things to do and just not enough hours in the day.
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posted on March 26th, 2013
 There are lots of fun family friendly events going on Downtown for the Final Four, even if you don’t have game tickets. March Madness is in full swing and the NCAA Final Four in Atlanta is just a few short days away. Regardless of whether you have tickets for the games, there are a lot of fun basketball related activities for the whole family throughout the weekend. Here are five reasons to attend the NCAA Final Four in Atlanta with Kids:
1. The Harlem Globetrotters. Nuf said.
2. Championship college basketball games – FREE! Don’t have tickets for the Division I championship, consider watching the Division II and III championship games. It’s free.
3. Bracket Town Ultimate Final Four Fan Fest. 300,000 feet of family-friendly interactive sports related games. That’s all my boys need to hear.
4. Big Dance Concert Series. I love daytime music festivals and it’s a perfect time to introduce your kids to live music, without the cost because this festival is free.
5. Northwestern Mutual Road to the Final Four 5K Run. I’ve gotten into running lately and am looking for my first 5K. Besides, parking will be easier downtown this early in the morning and we can hit Bracket Town before it gets crowded.
Want more information on these events and other family friendly events taking place in Downtown for the NCAA Final Four in Atlanta, keep reading.
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posted on March 22nd, 2013
 Our Behind the Scenes tour included meeting and touching Edward the Magellanic Penguin. What: SeaWorld Orlando Behind the Scenes Tour
Where: 7007 Sea World Dr., Orlando, FL 32821
When: SeaWorld Orlando is open seven days a week. Visit the SeaWorld Orlando website for updated hours
Cost: Single Day Tickets are $79 for adults and $71 for children (online purchase prices. In person is $10 additional). Multi-day and Multi-park tickets are available Behind the Scenes Tour: $29 per person + park admission
For anyone looking to get up close and personal with the animals at SeaWorld Orlando, check out the behind the scenes and animal interaction tours. These special tours allow guests to go behind theme park walls and experience SeaWorld from a trainer’s perspective.
There is a Sea Lion Up-Close Tour, a Dolphin Up-Close Tour and a Beluga Whale interaction program, as well as a general behind the scenes tour. We took the behind the scenes tour and enjoyed viewing the backstage look, as well as a few surprises.
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posted on March 19th, 2013
 Easter is in a few weeks. The fabulous family photos you get from the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Peter Cotton Tail is getting ready to hop down the bunny trail. Easter is on March 31st this year and if you are looking for Easter Activities in Atlanta, there are quite a few happening around town. Rather than re-invent the wheel and create a new list, here’s a look at some great local blogs and sites that offer information on Easter activities in Atlanta. Know of others? Leave a comment with a link. Have a favorite? Let us know.
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