posted on June 3rd, 2010
Field Trips with Sue is excited to introduce you to another great family blog and local blogger. Jenni Hilton is the author of Forsyth County, GA for Families, a blog about things to do with kids in the northern Atlanta suburb of Forsyth County. The following is an excerpt from a recent post. Thanks Jenni [...]
posted on May 20th, 2010
The kids are almost out of school and the days are getting longer, which means it’s time for summer movies! There are lots of places around Atlanta to catch FREE outdoor movies. Here is a list of several locations, if you know others, tell us. Movies generally begin at dusk, but most locations have pre-movie [...]
posted on May 19th, 2010
What: Flapjacks and a Flick
Where: The Movie Tavern at Tucker
When: Every Saturday at 9 am
Cost: $9 per child $10.50 per adult
Thanks to Spark St. Jude for telling me about Flapjacks and a Flick at The Movie Tavern at Tucker. Every Saturday morning at 9 am, you can get all-you-can-eat pancakes and a family movie. The [...]
posted on May 18th, 2010
What: Stawberry Picking Farm
Where: Cottle Farms
Fayetteville(770-719-2600) and Stockbridge (770-761-7822)
When: Mid-April through Early June.
Monday – Saturday 8 am – 6:30 pm
Sunday – 1 pm – 7 pm (Upick please arrive by 6:30 pm)
Cost: 5lb buckets = $10 U-pick, $12 picked
Quarts = $3 U-pick, $4 picked
Since my oldest learned to walk, we’ve gone to pick strawberries with [...]
posted on May 6th, 2010
What: Geo-Challenge
Where: Kick Off Event at Fort Yargo State Park, but the Challenge is in most Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
When: Official Launch is May 8, but the program is ongoing
Cost: Free (but a parking pass at each park is generally $5, check out a free family pass at any Georgia Library branch, not [...]
posted on April 29th, 2010
Below is a guest post from Andrea who writes a terrific Atlanta blog called Family Friendly Atlanta. We’re so excited to have Andrea share her adventures. If you’d like to be a Field Trips with Sue contributor, email me at sue@fieldtripswithsue.com.
What: Vintage Pizzeria and Frosty Caboose
Where: Downtown Chamblee on Antique Row
When: See links for hours of operation
Spring [...]
posted on April 26th, 2010
What: The Atlanta Opera’s The Magic Flute
Where: Cobb Energy Centre
When: Tues. April 27, Fri. April 30 and Sun. May 2
Cost: $25 – $125 plus tax and fees
(get 20% off by calling 404-881-8885 and mentioning #magicflute on twitter)
Last week I was asked by the Atlanta Opera to participate in social media night during The Magic Flute [...]
posted on April 22nd, 2010
It must be spring in Atlanta because there are an abundance of festivals each weekend. Here is a partial round up of ones in the area this weekend. If we’ve missed one of your favorites, let me know.
What: Inman Park Spring Festival
Where: Inman Park, Edgewood Ave., Atlanta
When: April 24 – 25, 2010 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
What: [...]
posted on April 12th, 2010
What: Kids Bowl Free two games per day (must be under 15)
Where: Select AMF Bowling Centers
When: Generally May 24 – Sept. 18, but in Decatur the program began April 1 (check the actual location for specifics)
Cost: FREE (Add on up to 4 adults for only $24.95)
My kids love to bowl and [...]
posted on April 5th, 2010
What: Junior Golf Lessons (ages 7 – 17)
Where: PGA Tour Superstore
When: Wed. and Fri. Year Round (schedules vary with season and location, call before you go)
Cost: FREE (but you must call to reserve a spot as space is limited)
Spring will be here soon (we hope) and with it The Masters golf tournament. If after watching [...]