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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Superheroes, Princesses and St. Patrick's Day
Set their imaginations free as they make a quick change like Clark Kent to Superman or celebrate with a St. Patrick's Day parade downtown or a royal parade at the Georgia Aquarium.
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.
Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
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Family Best Bets of the Week
Calling all princes and princesses to the Georgia Aquarium for the Once Upon a Princess celebration. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a parade downtown or express your super self exploring superheroes and vintage comic books.
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Where: Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA
When: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat, Mar. 12
Why Go: Interactive parades, arts and crafts, giveaways, & more! Girls 12 and under in princess costume and boys 12 and under in frog/prince costume will receive free admission.
Pricing: Adults $24.95, ages 3-12 $18.95 sales tax will be added
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Where: Downtown Atlanta; route starts at the intersection of Ralph McGill Blvd and Peachtree St. ending at Underground Atlanta
When: 12 p.m. Sat, Mar. 12
Why Go: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an awesome parade ending at Underground with lots of vendors, food and entertainment
Pricing: Free
Where: The William Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum, 1440 Spring St. Atlanta, GA
When: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–Thurs; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fri; 1 p.m.–5 p.m., Sun
Why Go: Explore the golden age of comic books (1938–1950) with vintage artwork, books and interactive displays. Kids can even do a quick transformation into a superhero in a phone booth like Superman!
Pricing: Adults $12, children 3-6 $4, 3 and under free
- Clifford Storytime with Miss Grace
Where: Barnes & Noble, The Avenue West Cobb
When: 11 a.m.Wed, Mar. 9 and Sat, Mar.12
Why Go: Come listen to stories about your favorite big, red dog along with a snack and craft!
Pricing: Free
- The Knack Free Family Event Make-It-Take-It Yarn Doll
Where: 3335 Cobb Parkway N, Acworth, GA
When: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sat, Mar. 12
Why Go: Learn to make a simple yarn doll.
Pricing: Free while supplies last ages 3 and up
