While Fall officially began on
Wednesday, it’s the weekend
activities that bring my favorite season to life. To help you celebrate
the
first few days of Fall, here are some quick ideas for cheap family fun!
Grab your kids or friends and get
cultured with:
Free
Museum Day
Saturday, Sept. 25
11 In-town and
Metro
Atlanta Museums
As participants in the 6th Annual
Smithsonian
Magazine
Museum Day,
local museums are free to the public all day long. For the artistically
inclined, visit Art
on 5, the High
Museum of Art, Museum
of Design Atlanta and Hammonds House
Museum. Learn how your body works at the CDC’s Global
Heath Odyssey Museum, or explore the mind of Jim Henson at
the Center for Puppetry
Arts. These entertaining explorations will give your kids
enticing
tales for Monday morning!
Find your inner artist at:
Fourth
Saturday
Fun Day - Our May Cultures
Saturday,
Sept. 25
Centennial Olympic Park
Themed events and art
projects help kids (and parents)
explore
the diversity of the city. Treats, street performances and games
accompany the
hands-on activities for one unforgettable day; and best of all, it’s
free. I
predict gorgeous weather, so be sure to bring your swimsuit for one last
run
through the Fountain of Rings!
Looking for bright lights and one silly night? Head to:
Gwinnett
County Fair - Final Weekend!
Sept. 16-26
Tickets:
$2 kids 6-12, $5
adults, kids under 6 years FREE
Filled with the sights, sounds
and scents of Fall, the
County
Fair is great way to create lasting childhood memories. Fun rides, silly
characters, and the cheesy, greasy goodness of Fair fare awaits!
Have an active family? Why not check out:
Skate
Escape
1086 Piedmont Ave.
Atlanta,
GA 30309
(Directly across from
Piedmont Park)
Located directly across the street from Piedmont
Park,
this shop
is a great, cheap way to get one last bit of fun in the sun. The
End-of-Summer
special allows you to rent skates and bikes (for kids and parents)
at just $6 an hour. Can’t quite keep up with your
tyke’s energy? Rent a tandem bike forr $12 and enjoy your no-worries,
leisurely
adventure.
Holiday Heads-Up: Next
Friday, be sure to check out opening weekend of Scarecrows
in the Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. This month-long,
walk-through exhibit has tons of costume inspiration for your own little
ghoul!
