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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Fun at Local Museums, Saturday Market and More

Who knew there was so much to do in February?

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

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Family Best Bets of the Week

Visit area museums to discover dragons, unicorns, mermaids and Timbuktu, enjoy a perfectly pink story time at Barnes and Noble, or spend the day at an area indoor farmer's market.

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Where: Fernbank Museum, 767 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA; 404-929-6300

When: Opening Saturday, Feb. 19-Aug. 14

Why Go: Costumes are encouraged! See life sized models of these mystical creatures. Enjoy games and giveaways from B98.5 Street Team, Kidsville News dragon mascot and special guests from Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament.

Pricing: Adults $15, children 3-12 $13, 2 and younger free. All Mythic Creatures Opening Day Celebration activities are included with museum admission.

Where: Imagine It! Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Park Olympic Dr, Atlanta, GA; 404-659-5437

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon-Fri; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-Sun through May 30.

Why Go: Kids can “travel by moped, camel or fishing boat to explore the magic of Timbuktu”, and also see a mini musical “Where in the World is Timbuktu?”

Pricing: Ages 2 and up $12.50

  • Classic Storytime with Miss Barbara

Where: Barnes & Noble, The Avenue at West Cobb

When:  11 a.m., Sat, Feb. 19

Why Go: Reading classic stories like Goodnight Moon and Guess How Much I Love You as well as a craft and snack!

Pricing: Free

  • Pinkalicious Storytime with Miss Grace 

Where: Barnes & Noble, The Avenue at West Cobb

When: 11 a.m., Wed, Feb. 23

Why Go: Pink, Pink, Pink! Pinkalicious storytime with lots of pink, stickers, activity and craft!

Pricing: Free

Where: Village Market at Paper Mill, 225 Village Pkwy  Marietta, GA (corner of Paper Mill Rd & Johnson Ferry Rd in East Cobb)

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays, Jan.-Dec.

Why Go: Indoor market featuring art, crafts, fashion, jewelry, food, music, gifts & more!

Pricing: Free

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