Updated on 5/15/2020 The Art Fest has been postponed. It will take place on July 18 and 19, 2020. The Acworth Art Fest is a vibrant, two-day celebration in Cobb County. This year's event will take place on April 4th and 5th, along Main Street … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: Acworth Art Fest takes place on July 18 & 19 in 2020
Kids and Family
NEW virtual events for kids: Michelle Obama hosts story hour, Levar Burton reads to kids and teens
UPDATED: NEW content was added to the top of the list on 4/18/2020. As always, scroll to the very bottom for a day-by-day list of these events. It's likely your kids are home from school for the next several weeks, due to widespread school … [Read more...] about NEW virtual events for kids: Michelle Obama hosts story hour, Levar Burton reads to kids and teens
Take your kids’ picture with Google’s 3D virtual animals — they appear in your house or yard!
Have you ever played around with Google's 3D Animal feature? It allows you invite animals into your home, virtually, through an augmented reality (AR) feature, similar to that used in Pokemon Go. There are approximately 30 animals to choose … [Read more...] about Take your kids’ picture with Google’s 3D virtual animals — they appear in your house or yard!
FREE language classes for students, through Rosetta Stone
School is out for the foreseeable future. To help students keep up with their studies, Rosetta Stone is making their language learning software available for FREE. The offer is good for the next three months. If you're a parent, you can … [Read more...] about FREE language classes for students, through Rosetta Stone
Stream for free: “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” this Friday at 7pm
Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway will be available to stream for FREE on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. You can watch it on Playbill or on BroadwayCares.org. The concert originally took place last November. Ryan McCartan will … [Read more...] about Stream for free: “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” this Friday at 7pm
Disney launches new FREE website for locked-down families
Disney has launched a new website for families stuck at home. It is called Disney Magic Moments and it has a wide variety of new features. It is free to use. Disney Magic Moments will serve as a home for content and resources while the theme parks … [Read more...] about Disney launches new FREE website for locked-down families
Audible is offering FREE audio books for kids from pre-schoolers to teens
For as long as schools are closed, Audible is letting kids everywhere listen to stories for free. The audio books are available to stream (but not to download). You can access the stories via your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. There … [Read more...] about Audible is offering FREE audio books for kids from pre-schoolers to teens
Resources for Passover 2020: streaming Seder, downloadable Hagaddah, e-cards, and more
Passover 2020 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 8th. With a little planning, you can make it meaningful and memorable during these days of social distancing. Passover commemorates the end of enslavement in Egypt for the Jewish people. It was a … [Read more...] about Resources for Passover 2020: streaming Seder, downloadable Hagaddah, e-cards, and more
Celebrating Easter 2020 at home: meals, crafts, virtual egg hunts, and more
Easter 2020 is going to be a bit different this year. With no public events or large gatherings allowed, you'll have to find other ways to make Easter fun and meaningful, especially if you have kids at home. Some Easter egg hunts and bunny … [Read more...] about Celebrating Easter 2020 at home: meals, crafts, virtual egg hunts, and more
Saturday Night Seder stars Josh Groban, Fran Drescher, Jason Alexander, and more
We know you're sheltering in place this Passover. On the fourth night, which isSaturday, April 11th, 2020, you can enjoy a free streaming Passover Seder. Saturday Night Seder will start at 8 p.m. Eastern. A huge number of stars will be … [Read more...] about Saturday Night Seder stars Josh Groban, Fran Drescher, Jason Alexander, and more
Get a FREE kids combo with purchase at Firehouse Subs (carryout only)
However, Firehouse Subs is lending a helping hand to families on a budget, thanks to this money-saving offer. NOTE: You MUST have the coupon to redeem it. From March 23 to April 30, get a FREE Kids’ Combo with the purchase a medium or large … [Read more...] about Get a FREE kids combo with purchase at Firehouse Subs (carryout only)
Children’s Museum of Atlanta launches online learning program while school is out
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To help you keep your little ones engaged while school is out, the museum has launched a FREE online program called #CMAatHome. Each weekday at 11 a.m., the museum will provide an interactive activity, vocabulary list, song list, or book … [Read more...] about Children’s Museum of Atlanta launches online learning program while school is out
Burger King offers two FREE kids’ meals with any purchase
Among concerns that school closings may mean some children don't get a hot lunch, Burger King is offering an option. From March 23 to April 6, the fast-food chain is offering customers two FREE kids’ meals with any purchase made via its mobile … [Read more...] about Burger King offers two FREE kids’ meals with any purchase
Charter-Spectrum offers free internet service to households with students
Colleges, K-12 schools, and libraries are closing down for a period of time. Students trying to keep up through virtual learning will need internet service. Now, Charter-Spectrum is stepping up to offer FREE broadband and wi-fi to students in … [Read more...] about Charter-Spectrum offers free internet service to households with students
VIRTUAL EVENT: free, live-streamed ukelele lessons on weekdays
How many times have you wished you had the time to learn a musical instrument? Here's a golden opportunity! Brad Bordessa, of Live Ukulele, is going online with FREE. live ukulele lessons from Monday, March 16th, through Friday, March 20th, … [Read more...] about VIRTUAL EVENT: free, live-streamed ukelele lessons on weekdays
Atlanta Science Festival continues, but the Exploration Expo is canceled
NOTE: The finale event of the festival, the Exploration Expo in Piedmont Park is canceled. It will not take place on March 21st. The rest of the festival events are smaller, and the various venues will make the determination of whether or not … [Read more...] about Atlanta Science Festival continues, but the Exploration Expo is canceled
CLOSED: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) closes doors and postpones all programming
NOTE: MODA will be closed to the public from March 13 to March 27. All special programming will be rescheduled at a later date. Here is the museum's statement: In response to the growing concern surrounding [current events], Museum of Design … [Read more...] about CLOSED: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) closes doors and postpones all programming
POSTPONED: Atlanta Parent’s FREE summer camp expo on March 21
This event has been postponed. It will NOT take place on March 21st, but will be rescheduled at a later date. What will your kids do during summer school break in 2020? Yep, it's that time of year again. Thanks to Atlanta Parent, you can plan … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Atlanta Parent’s FREE summer camp expo on March 21
CANCELED: Museum Day on April 4th will not take place
NOTE: We received word on 3/12/2020 that Museum Day 2020 is CANCELED. You can see the announcement here. This does not necessarily mean that the museums listed below will be closed at that time -- just that the free-admission event, which … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Museum Day on April 4th will not take place
St. Patrick’s Day “Luck of the Square” celebration at Colony Square this weekend
Colony Square is hosting a fun Irish-themed celebration on Saturday March 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you get there early, you can start the morning off by cheering on runners and walkers in the St. Patrick’s Day 5K. Then, hang out in The Front … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day “Luck of the Square” celebration at Colony Square this weekend
CANCELED: Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade will not take place on 3/14
This event has been canceled, out of public health concerns. More info on the cancellation from WSB-TV. Saturday, March 14th, 2020 Noon to 1:30 p.m. Midtown FREE The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day parade was started back in 1858, making it … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade will not take place on 3/14
CANCELED: Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival on March 28th & 29th, 2020
As of 3/12/2020, this event has been canceled. The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is now in its sixth year and it's fast becoming a local favorite! The event includes an incredible music line-up, an art market, food vendors galore, … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival on March 28th & 29th, 2020
CANCELED: Free Easter Bunny photos, egg hunts, and kids’ crafts at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
If you're looking for free Easter Bunny pictures, here's a great opportunity for you! Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are once again offering FREE Easter activities for kids, including free Easter Bunny pictures, Easter egg hunts and Easter … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Free Easter Bunny photos, egg hunts, and kids’ crafts at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
4 FREE and family-friendly things to do for St. Patrick’s Day
No matter what your heritage, everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day! The March holiday is known for parades, shamrocks, leprechauns, and the wearin' o' the green. It's also known for green beer, Irish whiskey, and drunken … [Read more...] about 4 FREE and family-friendly things to do for St. Patrick’s Day
2020 Purim Parade and Festival on March 8th
It's time for the 29th annual Atlanta Purim Parade & Festival! This event takes place along LaVista Rd, which is closed to traffic that day. Parade at 11 a.m. Festival from noon to 3 p.m. Admission to both is FREE. You'll find dozens of … [Read more...] about 2020 Purim Parade and Festival on March 8th
