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Grab & Go Kids Planner: A Fun and Artsy Military Appreciation Weekend
Get out and about to plays, the zoo, and museums in March!
Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.
You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
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Family Best Bets of the Week
Got some little monkeys who need to run wild? Visit Zoo Atlanta for Military Appreciation weekend or enjoy more animal fun at The Southern Museum. Maybe it’s time to appreciate the arts by taking in a play about Jack and Jill or The Ugly Duckling-your kids are sure to enjoy!
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Where: Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave, Atlanta GA
When: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat, Mar. 5 and Sun, Mar. 6
Why Go: Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers host first annual Military Appreciation Weekend.
Pricing: Active and retired members of the Armed forces with ID receive free admission and their family and friends receive $10 admission.
Where: Southern Museum, 2829 Cherokee St, Kennesaw GA
When: 10 a.m., Thurs, Mar. 3
Why Go: Discover the museum’s exhibits and history as geared for preschool children ages 3-5.
Pricing: Free with museum admission. Museum admission is $7.50 adults, $5.50 children 4-12, free children 3 and under.
- Kids Workshop at Home Depot
Where: Home Depot, 3355 Cobb Parkway, Acworth GA
When: 9 a.m–12 p.m., Sat, Mar. 5
Why Go: Build the Home Depot #20 racecar. Kids also receive an orange apron and achievement pin.
Pricing: Free
Where: Blackwell Playhouse, 3378 Canton Rd, Marietta GA; 678-213-3311
When: 3 p.m., Sat, Mar. 5 through Mar. 26
Why Go: Blackwell Playhouse Theatre will be closing by mid-March－this is one of the last plays to be held there.
Pricing: Tickets $8
Where: Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta GA; 404-733-4690
When: Mar. 5–20; see www.alliancetheatre.org for show times
Why Go: This is a musical based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling”
Pricing: Tickets $20 and up
