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Stock Up on Children's Books at Scholastic Warehouse Sale

posted on March 4th, 2010

Image by Pinkpollyanna via Flickr

What: Scholastic Warehouse Sale
Where: Kennesaw or Covington
When: Thurs., March 4 – Sat. March 6 (times vary, see website)
Cost: Free to shop. Books are $5 or less. You must sign up prior to attending.

If you like to read about places before you go, check out the Scholastic Book Warehouse Sale. They [...]

Laughing Pizza Plays Hometown Show at GPTV

posted on March 1st, 2010

What: Laughing Pizza in Concert
Where: GPTV, 260 14th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
When: Sun., March 14, doors open at 2 pm, concert at 3 pm
Cost: $15 per adult, $10 per child (or win tickets here, see below for details)

Laughing Pizza, the musical group for kids that appears on PBS and the Disney Channel will be playing [...]

Five Plus FREE Things to do in Atlanta

posted on February 23rd, 2010

Center For Puppetry Arts Museum – The Center for Puppetry Arts offers world class puppet shows and a fantastic museum of all kinds of puppets including a recently acquired collection from Jim Henson. The Henson display includes, Big Bird and Bert from Sesame Street, Kermit and the Swedish Chef from the Muppets, and others from [...]

Things to Do with Kids | The LEGO Store Mini-Build

posted on February 22nd, 2010

What: LEGO mini-build
Where: LEGO Store Discover Mills Mall
When: First Tuesday of the Month beginning at 5 pm
Cost: FREE (while supplies last)

In Feburary, I took the boys to Discover Mills mall for the LEGO mini-build. Discover Mills is in Lawrenceville, a bit of a haul for us intowners, but I have some LEGO lovers and I [...]

Indoor Pools, Museums Highlight CBS Better Mornings Atlanta

posted on February 21st, 2010

Last Thursday’s Field Trips with Sue segment on Better Mornings Atlanta featured indoor aquatic centers and museums. Here’s a list:

So. Cobb Aquatic Center
Bethesda Park Aquatic Center
Bogan Park Aquatic Center

The World of Coca-Cola admission discount
Dr. Seuss Goes to War…and More at the Breman
The Center for Puppetry Arts Museum

Lots of Indoor Swimming Fun at South Cobb Aquatic Center

posted on February 10th, 2010

WHO: Children of all ages
WHAT: South Cobb Aquatic Center
WHERE: 875 Six Flags Dr., Austell, GA 30168 (770) 739-3180
WHY: Five out of 5 boys (ages 4, 9, 10 & 11) agreed, it was a great time.
COST: $2 per child (2 – 17)/senior (60+) $3 per adult

I love to swim, but [...]

Indoor Pool Beats the Winter Blues

posted on February 9th, 2010

What: Indoor Swimming at Bethesda Park Aquatic Center
When: Hours vary, so check the Bethesda Park Aquatic Center website
Where: 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville 678-924-6334
Cost: Between $2 and $10

Winter is a great time for swimming. Last winter I did a post on the Bethesda Park Aquatic Center in Gwinnett County. It was one of the most popular posts [...]

CBS Better Mornings Atlanta Features Indoor Activities

posted on February 5th, 2010

Winner: Congratulations to the winner of the High Museum of Art membership – Lesley. Lesley, send me an email (sue@fieldtripswithsue.com) with your address and I’ll send you the information on your membership.

Yesterday on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta I met Harriet Tubman and Fredrick Douglas. They did a performance last night, but I asked them to [...]

American Adventure offers Wintertime Fun

posted on February 2nd, 2010

What: American Adventure Winter Fun Deal
Where: American Adventures, Marietta, GA
When: Now through Feb. 26 (Not valid on Feb. 15)
Cost: $10

During Thanksgiving break, I took my boys to American Adventures in Marietta. We had a great time even on a blustery day. My youngest loves mini-golf and the Foam Factory got everyone running around and burning [...]

Free LEGO Mini Model Build

posted on January 26th, 2010

LEGO Mini-Build Groundhog

What: LEGO Mini Model Build, This month is a mini Groundhog
Where: LEGO Store
Where: Discovery Mills, Lawrenceville, Ga.
When: Feb. 2, 2010, starting at 5:00 pm while supplies last

If you’ve got a lego fan, here’s an activity for you. One day a month, the LEGO Store at Discover Mills Mall hosts a mini [...]

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