Now that we’re fully in the swing of holiday preparations and the sun is setting sooner, it may seem like there’s not quite enough time to get everything done. But don’t worry, there are still lots of options to choose from for you and your little ones to have some fun without breaking the bank this week, November 10-16
If you visit any of our MAMC Atlanta a.ctivities, be sure to snap a pic and share it with the hashtag #MAMCinATL so we can share it on our Instagram page. We’re always open to suggestions as well. If you know of any fun and cheap activities happening around the city, comment below to let us know!
FRIDAY
Peter and the Starcatcher @ Mabel House Amphitheatre
November 11
The Mable House Art Center, 5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126
Tickets are $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under
Head OTP to the Mabel House Amphitheatre for a special showing of the Tony award winning Peter and the Starcatcher, which upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). Tickets will be available at the door, but can also be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or at The Mable House Art Center, or the Amphitheatre Box Office. Click here for additional show times and information.
SATURDAY
Georgia Veteran’s Day Parade – Downtown
November 12
11:11am- 12:30 PM
Downtown Atlanta
FREE!
Atlanta is home to the Nation’s largest Veterans Day Parade and annual Freedom Ball, promoting the truth that freedom is not free and exhibiting the belief of freedom through service. The parade will start in Downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street south of Ralph McGill/Ivan Allen Blvd. and proceed south on Peachtree Street, turn right on Baker Street towards Centennial Olympic Park, The World of Coca Cola, and Georgia Aquarium. The parade will end at the intersection of Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Marietta Street. For more info click here.
SUNDAY
Second Sunday Funday
November 13
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
High Museum of Art
FREE!
Stop by the High to participate in Drop-In Art-Making sessions inspired by Brazilian-American artist Vik Muniz. Enjoy free admission to the museum for the entire family!
Click here for more info.
MONDAY
Magic Monday @ Atlanta History Center
November 14
10:00am – 1:00pm
Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Admission is $6.50 adults; $5.50 children
The theme for this month is Thankful. Toddlers and preschoolers learn how the Smith Family Farm readies for the Thanksgiving holiday. Visit our turkeys and chickens, participate in weaving and help out in the open hearth kitchen. Each Magic Monday includes a guided exploration of one of our award-winning exhibitions, arts and crafts projects and story time. For more information, click here.
TUESDAY
Preschool Storytime at Northside Library
November 15
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Northside Branch Library, 3295 Northside Parkway, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327
FREE!
Here’s a little something for the working mamas in the group! Gather your child(ren) and head over to the Northside Library for preschool storytime. This event features songs, fingerplays, and stories read in participatory style suitable for preschoolers ages 4-6. Click here for more info on this and other events at the Northside Branch Library.
WEDNESDAY
Storytime at Barnes and Noble Buckhead
November 16
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Barnes and Noble Buckhead, 2900 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 310, Atlanta, GA 30305
FREE!
Storytime is each Wednesday at 11:00AM. Crafts or activities will follow the reading of the newest, best books for kids. For more information, click here.
Have anything to add to our list for the week of November 10-16, or the coming weeks? Comment below and let us know what we should add!
