Five fun things to do this weekend! Click on the highlighted links to learn more.
1. Its a "Day of Discovery for Kids" at the Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site in Cartersville. On Saturday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m., kids will learn about archaeology from a professional archaeologist. Hear about history and see real artifacts. Take part in mock excavations and learn how to clean and identify treasures that you find. COST: $3.50-$5.00 770-387-3747. 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville.
2. Hear ye, Hear ye, you are invited to join the Royal Court...well, actually it's the Upper level of the JC Penney Wing at Town Center Mall but a grand event just the same! Simon Kidgits Club Prince & Princess Party is Saturday from 1p.m.-3 p.m. The festivities will include special prizes, fun activities and a DJ! Wear your favorite prince/princess costume OR your Kidgits shirt, to receive a special prize (while supplies last). COST: FREE for current Kidgits Club Members; $5 for non-members, which includes an entire year of fun activities!
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3. Meet the Author Event at the Town Center Prado Barnes & Noble Saturday at 11 a.m. Author Anthony Pearson will read his new book, Baby Bear Eats the Night. He will also sign copies for sale. COST: FREE
4. Enjoy all things butterfly this weekend at the Butterfly Festival at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on Saturday (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) & Sunday (12 p.m.–5 p.m.). Be a part of butterfly releases & encounters, crafts and face painting, sidewalk art and fairy house construction. Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and so much more! Little ones can wear their butterfly or caterpillar costumes and take part in the Butterfly and Caterpillar Costume Parade. Go online to find schedule of the weekend activities! COST: $10 General Public/$8 CNC Members
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5. Get creative and leave the mess on someone else's floor!! FREE crafts for kids around town this weekend.
- Michael's Passport to Imagination is taking everyone to Japan from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
- Kids can make "My Pet Fish" with their handprint from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lakeshore Learning East Cobb on Saturday.
- Lowe's is celebrating kid's favorite movie characters this summer. This month's project at Lowe’s Build & Grow Workshop for Kids is a "Kung Fu Panda Spinning Attack" on Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Register online!
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