Stock Up on Children's Books at Scholastic Warehouse Sale

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]