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Glad you clicked on our weekly Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with the kids. Check out these upcoming events. Alex Brown Book Signing - Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and His Legacy Where/When: Save the Horses.org, 1768 Newt Green Rd, Cumming, Thursday, March 24, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Why Go: Meet Alex Brown, author of Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and his Legacy at his book signing at the Save The Horses.org horse rescue farm. At the same time visit the animals present at the event. Price: Free Sidney Pizza Parlor at …
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with the kids. Piney Grove’s Second Annual Pi Day Fun Run/Walk Where/When: Piney Grove Middle, 8135 Majors Rd, Cumming, Thursday, March 17, 9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Why Go: A Pi Day Fun Run/Walk that is 3.14 miles around the PGMS and Shiloh Pt. campuses. The PTSA is sponsoring this event and the proceeds earned from students registering for the Fun Run will go towards supporting the schools Grizzly Great Day of Giving (G3 Day). Times for the runs vary based on …
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with the kids. Now that the chill of winter is slowly disappearing and hints of spring are sprouting, take advantage of the nice weather coming our way this weekend by taking in a little fishing, perhaps you'll enjoy racing around a track in a quarter midget race car or take in an arts festival. Click on the links below for more details. Whitlow Elementary Festival of the Arts Where/When: Whitlow Elementary, 3655 Castleberry Rd., Cumming, Fri., March 11, 5…
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with the kids. Now that the chill of winter is disappearing and hints of spring are sprouting. As kids begin to venture outside, they are discovering their backyards are turning green and crawling with interesting critters. This upcoming weekend is full of opportunities to celebrate and enjoy jogs, hikes and animals. If you don't have spring fever quite yet, there are other great options too! Cat in the Hat – Storytime Barnes & Noble Where/When: Barnes & …
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with the kids. 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. With the weather warming up and the kids (and moms) becoming restless, we have compiled a list of the best way to beat the boredom bug and still retain your sanity! Adventure Kids Play …
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with the kids. Each week, we'll give you the information 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. Enjoy a broad spectrum of activities this weekend, with children young and old! Forsyth County Public Library Book Sale Where/When: FCPL, Cumming Branch, Friday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. (…
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! 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. 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. This week we have uncovered both indoor and outdoor activities, as the weather becomes more favorable and your days more enjoyable! Forsyth County Fire Department Station Tours Where/…
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! 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. 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. We get it and we understand, especially when your young ones say, "Mom, I’m bored! What's there to do?” Hearing these words a little too often lately? During the few weeks in the early …

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