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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.
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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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When/Where: Earth, Paint and Fire, 1025 Rose Creek Dr., Woodstock / Feb. 22-24 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: You won't have to pay thousands for new art pieces for your home. Your kid will also get to dabble in pottery, painting and clay building.
Pricing: All three sessions is $80 plus tax. If you signup a sibling, you get a 10 percent discount. The Tuesday/Thursday session is $54, and the Wednesday session is $34, both plus tax.
Where/When: Tanglewood Farms, 171 Tanglewood Dr. Exhibit runs until Feb. 28. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: You'll get to pet and learn about miniature farm animals.
Pricing: Bring a can of soup or mittens for the needy and entrance is $10.
When/Where: Online until March 4.
Why Go: Prizes go up to $5,700 in cash and the chance to have your child's artwork displayed on Heinz bottles and ketchup packages.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell / 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 26
Why Go? A warm campfire and marshmallows await you at the end of the hike.
Pricing: $10 non-members, $7 members
Where/When: 765 Ash St. (off Interstate 575, exit 14). Open Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Kids and parents alike will love sliding down giant slides, jumping in huge bounce houses and running through inflatable obstacle courses.
Pricing: $7 for children over 3 and older; free for children 2 and under
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