Fun Things To Do In Atlanta GA

Dinosaur Birthday Bash Weekend at Fernbank Museum

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:26:54 GMT

A celebration so BIG, they’ve expanded the party to two days! Help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Giants of the Mesozoic with dinosaur programming and birthday-themed fun, including puppet shows, hands-on activities and more! The Dinosaur Birthday Bash Weekend celebrates the world’s largest dinosaurs, featured on permanent display at Fernbank Museum and is part of [...]...(read more)

Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day Thursday August 11th

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:00:51 GMT

Cool off and give back on Thursday, August 11, when Dairy Queen (DQ) and DQ Grill & Chill restaurants host the sixth annual Miracle Treat Day to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. All participating locations in metro Atlanta and north Georgia will donate proceeds from Blizzard® sales to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Tell your friends, [...]...(read more)

Smyrna Birthday Celebration on Saturday August 6th

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:00:59 GMT

Celebrate the birth of Smyrna with family and friends. High-energy music, festival foods, birthday festivities, a GIANT birthday cake by McEntyre’s Bakery and a kids entertainment area and fireworks at the end add to the excitement…be there! Oh, and join merchants in the Market Village for an extra bunch of fun with more activities taking [...]...(read more)

Georgia Tech Football Fan Day

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:44:08 GMT

Help the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets get their season started on the right foot! Join the Georgia Tech players and coaches for a meet and greet at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday August 6th. Festivities start at 3 on Calloway Plaza. Autographs start inside the stadium at 4 pm. Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant [...]...(read more)

Kids Eat FREE at IKEA from Aug. 1 – 21

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:59:03 GMT

Need to redecorate a room, or purchase some storage items to store off season clothing? Visit IKEA from August 1 – 21, 2011, and bring the kids with you because they eat FREE! Kids choose one combo meal valued at $2.49. Children under 12 only. Child must be present. Limit one combo meal per child. [...]...(read more)

Groupon Deal – Name the Giraffe at Zoo Atlanta and Pay $10

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:03:17 GMT

Available on Groupon from August 3 until August 10, 2011, the $10 package includes one entry into the grand prize contest and one general admission ticket to Zoo Atlanta. The grand prize winner receives the right to name the giraffe calf born to Mona on July 22 and an exclusive behind-the-scenes VIP animal encounter at [...]...(read more)

Reptile Day at Fernbank Museum

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:00:14 GMT

Fernbank’s Reptile Day puts visitors up-close with dozens of live lizards, snakes and turtles during this popular annual event. Exotic and native Georgian reptiles will be on display, and the Georgia Herpetological Society will answer questions and talk about the importance of these exceptional animals. Some animals will be out with handlers for closer encounters [...]...(read more)

Free Admission to Sparkles Skating Rink

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:31:34 GMT

Skating is FREE for all families every Thurs night this summer at Sparkles Family Fun Centers (Hiram, Kennesaw, Smyrna and Lawrenceville) and Starlite Skating Center (Stockbridge). From 6:30-9:30, all families get FREE skating admission. This is part of Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign to fight childhood obesity. Fully air conditioned, so come out with the [...]...(read more)

Blue Willow Inn Macaroni and Cheese

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:20:54 GMT

The Blue Willow Inn has a fabulous Southern buffet complete with all the fixings but one dish out shines the rest (in my opinion) and that’s their Macaroni and Cheese. Blue Willow Inn Macaroni and Cheese 8-ounce package macaroni noodles 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup Cheese Whiz 3/4 [...]...(read more)

Mall of Georgia FREE “Movies Under the Stars”

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:25:06 GMT

The Mall of Georgia presents a series of FREE family movie nights throughout the summer at The Mall of Georgia’s amphitheater. Movies will begin at dark, but arrive early for fun pre-movie activities. Saturday June 11th-Megamind Saturday June 18th-Peter Pan Saturday June 25th- Shrek Forever After MONDAY JULY 4th- Little Fockers Saturday July 9th- Chronicles [...]...(read more)

2011 Children’s Summer Series – May 30-August 12

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:09:52 GMT

Join Studio Movie Grill for the 2011 Children’s Summer Series every Monday-Friday beginning May 30th. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta brings you three months full of children’s movie viewings with tickets costing just $1 for children and $2 for adults. Here’s a sample of the show line up… CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS HOW TO [...]...(read more)

Red Velvet in Atlanta

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:59:33 GMT

Have you been scouring the city in search of the best Red Velvet treats to indulge your palate? Well, here’s a short but satisfying list of Red Velvet delectables around Atlanta and a few yummy ways to satisfy the craving at home. Check out Access Atlanta’s list for the Best Red Velvet Cake in town. [...]...(read more)

Summer Family Fun at Atlantic Station

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:55:39 GMT

Atlantic Station is offering a summer of free family-friendly entertainment for all ages including its 2nd annual Happy Campers program – a free day camp for kids. This year, Atlantic Station has launched … Food Truck Fridays Friday Night Live Free live concert series The ½ Street open-air market as well as its ongoing Movies [...]...(read more)

1/2 Price Games every Wednesday at Dave and Busters

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:20:33 GMT

Summer fun gets even better on Wednesdays at Dave and Busters. Here’s a great way to make use of a rainy afternoon – visit Dave and Busters on Wednesday when all games are 1/2 price open to close. Marietta 2215 D&B Drive Marietta, GA 30067 Sun-Thurs: 11:30am-Midnight Fri-Sat: 11:30am-1:00am Ph: 770-951-5554 Lawrenceville 5900 Sugarloaf [...]...(read more)

Free Admission to the Georgia Aquarium on Your Birthday

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:15:35 GMT

Georgia residents, your admission to the Georgia Aquarium on your birthday is FREE! Visit any ticket window and show proof of your birthday with valid ID or copy of birth certificate, and you will get a FREE ticket. The ticket must be redeemed and used on the day of your birthday. No exceptions and no [...]...(read more)