Savvy parents know that consignment sales are the go-to places for quality, gently used children’s clothing and accessories. Due to popular demand, Cumberland Community Church MOPS is having their first-ever spring consignment sale (fall is always hugely successful) this weekend. In addition to a giant mother load of great stuff, CCC MOPS sale highlights include an electronic tagging system and fantastic goody bags given out to the first 500 shoppers. This place has plenty of room, so parents are welcome to peruse the sale pushing strollers. Registration for the sale is still open, and …
Spring officially arrives this weekend and there's much to be done around town both indoors and out. So turn off the TV, grab the kids and head out for some fun with these family best bets. 2011 MODEL TRAIN SHOW When/Where: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cobb Galleria Centre.Why Go: This model train show will feature vendor tables, display layouts, a raffle layout, door prizes, a white elephant table to sell your own used trains and best of all for your children - a kid’s operating layout where they can operate model trains and accessories.Pricing: …
YOUNG READERS CLUB - READING PAWS WITH MRS. COOPER When/Where: Thursday from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Vinings Library.Why Go: The Young Readers club is open to all independent readers and, on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, features the READing PAWS program where children can read to a trained therapy dog. Pricing: Free. Call library for reservation. NEW BEGINNINGS CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE When/Where: Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 .p.m at Bethany United Methodist Church.Why Go: Shop for clothes, toys, books, games, baby gear, …
From jambalaya to idols to race cars, welcome the first weekend of March with these family best bets. MARDI GRAS PARTY When/Where: Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall, St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church.Why Go: Celebrate in costume at this Mardi Gras party open to the community. Fill up on Jambalaya, Muffaletta, Red Beans and Rice, Shrimp Etouffee and King Cakes - and enjoy a table decorating contest, costume parade and kids activity station. Pricing: Tickets are $20 per person or $150 for a table of eight and $25 per person at the door. Children under 12 are FREE. Space is limited so it is …
Welcome to our Grab & Go Kids Planner. Each week, we'll give you info on five of the best family activities or events for the week. Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Family Best Bets: 2011 SOUTHEASTERN FLOWER SHOW - IN TUNE WITH BLOOMS When/Where: Friday through Sunday at the Cobb Galleria.Why Go: Not only will you enjoy the Flower Show displays, marketplace, bookstore, raffle tables and live music performances, but your children will enjoy the special youth workshops, the Discovery Division and a performance by the Puppatoons.…
