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Weekend Perfect for Indoor Activities
Marietta Patch offers a selection of kid-friendly activities for the weekend that includes theater, fitness, storytelling and music.
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With this coming weekend calling for a chance of rain, here are some indoor activities for the family:
1. The Sleeping Beauty
Dates and Times: 8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday
Location: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-916-2800.
Price: Tickets, $28.55-$133.10
The Atlanta Ballet presents this romantic, classic story.
2.Mother and Daughter Fitness Day
Date: Saturday
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Cobb Galleria Centre; 2 Galleria Parkway; Atlanta, GA 30339;
(770) 955-8000
Price: $15 adults, $10 chilren. Half price for second sibling. Group discounts available.
More than 1,500 mothers and daughters are expected to participate in this health and wellness fundraising event that will offer intergenerational bonding experience between mothers, daughters and grandmothers.
This event features simple ways that a family fitness plan combines fun games and physical activities with nutritious eating tips to encourage a partnership and commitment toward healthy living. Proceeds will benefit Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta Sporting Chance® and Friendly PEERsuasion® programs.
3. Atlanta Parent Magazine’s Camp Expo
Date: Sunday
Time: 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Town Center Mall; 400 Ernest Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw; 770-454-7599.
Price: Free
Get ready for summer camp and learn about day and overnight options in metro Atlanta in a trade-show setting.
4. The Wren's Nest
Date: Ongoing, visit Web site for details.
Time: The Wren's Nest is open from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with storytelling every Saturday at 1 p.m. The house is closed Sunday and Monday.
Location:1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, SW; Atlanta, 30310; 404-753-7735
Prices: Walk-In Tours - $5 for children, $7 for seniors and students, $8 for adults; Large Group Tours with Storytelling - $6 for children, $8 for seniors and students, $9 for adults.
The Wren's Nest is the nonprofit home of Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, and Brer Rabbit. Harris lived in this Queen Anne Victorian from 1881 to 1908 and penned many of the Brer rabbit tales on the front porch.
5. The Next Generation: Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
Date: Sunday
Time: 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Location: Kennesaw State University; Dr. Bobbie Bailey Performance Center; 1000 Chastain Road NW; Kennesaw, 30144; Phone: (770) 429-7016
Price: $5. You can order your tickets at www.cobbsymphony.org
Now in its fifth season, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents three concerts throughout the year. Each concert day consists of three separate events in which audiences can see all the program has to offer–from the GYSO&C Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, two choruses, two string orchestras, two wind ensembles and two full orchestras!
