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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Parents Palooza, Night Hike, Pink Storytime

With temperatures staying mild, enjoy the outdoors this week!

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

Enjoy nature with a night hike followed by a campfire and roasting marshmallows, a pink themed story time, and a parents palooza with a wealth of parenting resources and fun for all!

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Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Wileo Rd, Roswell, GA

When: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Sat, Feb. 23

Why Go: After the hike enjoy a campfire & roasting marshmallows.

Pricing: $10 per person.

Where: Cobb Galleria Center, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA

When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat, Feb. 26; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun, Feb. 27

Why Go: Lots of parenting resources in one location, entertainment for the family, giveaways, coupons, samples and more!

Pricing: Adults $12, children over age 5 $6,  5 and younger free.  Free parking.

Where: 3012 Loring Dr, Acworth, GA

When:  10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon-Thurs; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri-Sat; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun

Why Go: Indoor fun! Jumpies, foam ball cannons and sand play area.

Pricing: 3 and up $7.99, walking 2 and under $4.99, non-walkers free

Where: 17800 US Hwy 27, Pine Mountain, GA; 706-663-2281

When: Month of February; Garden closes daily at 5 p.m.

Why Go: Though not much is in bloom explore for free 13,000 woodland acres, the Butterfly Garden, Pioneer Log Cabin, bike rides and more!

Pricing: Free  no coupons, promo codes or tickets necessary

Where: Barnes & Noble, The Avenue West Cobb

When: 11 a.m., Sat, Feb.26

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

Pricing: Free

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