With the weather running hot and cold this week and last week’s snowpocalypse that really wasn’t, you probably need a good reason to get out of the house. Good thing there’s a steady stream of free and cheap activities available around metro Atlanta January 12-18.
Looking for family fun that’s easy on the wallet? Be sure to check out a few of the events on our list this week. Not to be missed this week – all of the awesome events going on throughout the city to celebrate the life of Atlanta’s most famous son, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community service seems the best way to honor his memory, so bundle up your kiddos and get out and give! Want to teach your little ones about this great man and his legacy? Admission to the Atlanta History Center, including the Margaret Mitchell House, will be free on Monday, January 16!
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THURSDAY
The Little Prince Story Time
Jan. 12
7-8pm
Little Shop of Stories, 133 E. Court Square #A, Decatur 30030
FREE!
Our favorite children’s bookstore is hosting an evening with the Little Prince as francophone theater company Théâtre du Rêve (Theater of the Dream) presents excerpts from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved book. In addition to reading, The Prince will take time to answer questions as well as pose for photos. Adult and child fans alike do not want to miss this opportunity to see a classic come to life! And mark your calendars for the full production, running at Théâtre du Rêve from Feb. 1 through 12. For more info, click here.
FRIDAY
The Atlanta Opera Studio Tour – Rossini’s Cinderella
January 13
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Atlanta Opera Center, 1575 Northside Drive, Building 300, Suite 350, Atlanta, GA 30318
$5 general admission
Who needs a fairy godmother? When Rossini wrote his version of the Cinderella story, he showed that goodness and kindness, rather than magical trappings, can be the most effective way to arrive at a fairy-tale ending. This one hour opera performance includes sparkling music, a pair of comically catty sisters, devious disguises, and one of the most compelling heroines of all time. The tour teaches introductory knowledge about opera through both performances themselves and accompanying Georgia Performance Standards materials. Recommended for grades K-12. Click here for more information.
SATURDAY
K is for Kindness Sesame Street Pop-Up Tour
JAN 14: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Perimeter Mall, Lower Level Dillard’s Court
FREE!
The world needs a little more kindness these days. And who better to help spread kindness than Elmo and his Sesame Street friends? At the Pop-Up K is for Kindness Tour, preschoolers will learn all about ways they can be kind, while having fun with Sesame Street! Kids and parents will experience a live Sesame Street performance, Abby & Elmo meet and greets, a library reading corner, and an interactive digital station. All with a focus on Kindness! Click here for more info.
SUNDAY
“Play the Play with Cat the Cat” at The Alliance Theatre
January 15
1:30pm; 3:30 pm (See website for additional dates and show times)
Alliance Theatre – Black Box Theatre; 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309
Adults $10; Ages 6-17 $5; Kids 5 & under are FREE.
Based on Mo Willems’ beloved CAT the CAT series, this play explores the often terrifying experience of making a new friend. Using the rhyming and simple language of the books, this theatrical experience will invite our young audience to identify Cat the Cat’s parade of animal friends, mimic their animal sounds, and even learn a new language! When Cat the Cat meets a newcomer on the scene, the audience shares in the nerves and the joy of the experience, and ultimately makes a room full of new friends themselves. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
MONDAY
Celebrate MLK Day at Atlanta History Center
January 16
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Atlanta History Center130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
FREE!
Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by learning about his life and legacy as well as the many contributions of African Americans in Atlanta. This is a free admission day at Atlanta History Center, including Margaret Mitchell House. For more info, click here.
TUESDAY
Toddler Time at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta
January 17
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Tickets are $11.95 walk-up or online.
Every Tuesday there is guided play and story time for your toddlers at 10AM in the DUPLO® Village. Then stay and enjoy the attraction. For more info, click here.
WEDNESDAY
Bilingual Story Time with Lingual Kids
January 18
11:00 AM – 11:35 AM
Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton
FREE!
This one is for the OTP mamas! Lingual Kids invites friends to travel the world without leaving the library. Have fun with songs and an interactive story perfect for the imaginative learner. Kids come away with basic phrases and a broadened sense of global community. This activity is recommended for children age 6 and under. For more info: For more information, call 404-613-4402
