There is so much budget-friendly fun to enjoy all around metro Atlanta November 17-23! Allow your little ones to let their creative juices flow at Toddler Thursdays at the High Museum (and enjoy the new lower admission price)! We’re heading into the most wonderful time of the year, so if you’re looking for a little Christmas spirit, head to the Northside Library for a free showing of the Polar Express. Not to miss this week– the 69th annual great Macy’s Christmas tree lighting at at Lennox Square on Sunday!
If you check out any of these events be sure to take a picture and use the hashtag #MAMCinATL and share it with us! We love to see our moms out and about with their little ones in the city.
THURSDAY
Toddler Thursdays at the High
November 17
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
High Museum of Art; 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta
Free with museum admission
Take advantage of the new lower price admission at the High! November’s theme is Get Your Move On! Engaging with art is about more than just looking. Bring your best museum moves, and experience a whole new way to interact with the collections. This week’s story is Stretch by Doreen Cronin, which will be read at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more info.
FRIDAY
Friends of Northside Library Public Book Sale
November 18
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Northside Branch Library, 3295 Northside Parkway, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327
FREE!
Bring the kids to shop for some deals on great books! Books are priced to sell so stop by and enjoy picking out reasonably priced books from all genres. Click here for more info and to view the Northside Library event calendar.
SATURDAY
Stone Mountain Christmas
November 19-27
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (See website for event schedule)
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Free for members/ included with adventure pass.
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas at Stone Mountain Park and enjoy the glow of more than two million lights, festive music and visits from some your favorite holiday characters! New this year: Rudolph The Red-Nosed-Reindeer 4-D; Skylights Spectacular: A Musical Walk-through Experience. Plus Singalong Train, favorite holiday character meetups, visit with Santa, Christmas Parade and Snow Angel® Snowfall and Fireworks Finale and much more!
For ticket prices and additional info, click here.
Music For The Very Young at the ASO
November 19-20
See website for specific show times
Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Free for children under 5; Adults $15, Children 6-17 $8
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Music for the Very Young will showcase a special series called Meet Our Families: An Introduction to the Instruments of the Orchestra. Children learn all about members of the Woodwind, Brass, String, and Percussion families throughout the season in four separate programs – each highlighting one specific family of instruments. Then, at the end of the season, these same musicians will join forces to offer performances together as an ensemble…or one big family. This week, Meet the Brass!
For show times and for more information, click here.
SUNDAY
69th Annual Great Tree Lighting Ceremony at Macy’s Lenox Square
November 20
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Pre-Show begins at 6:30pm
Macy’s at Lenox Square Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30326
FREE!
Ring in the Holiday Season with soul star Aloe Blacc, country artist Craig Campbell, the multi-talented Michelle Williams and the Macy’s All-Star Choir as they light the Great Tree in style. It’s Macy’s 69th Annual Great Tree Lighting ceremony with special performances and a visit from Santa! Be sure to visit the Aflac tent and purchase the 2016 Aflac Holiday Duck. 100% of the net proceeds benefit children’s cancer hospitals across the country.
For more info, click here.
MONDAY
Thirsty Roots Reading Group
November 21
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Trees Atlanta TreeHouse, 112 Krog Street, Atlanta, GA
FREE!
The Thirsty Roots Reading Group is a free reading club designed for children ages 2-7 to learn about the natural environment through nature-themed book readings and projects. This week’s book is “On Meadowview Street” by Henry Cole. A planting activity will follow the reading. The Treehouse is located in the Krog Street Market. Parking is extremely limited. Click here for more info.
TUESDAY
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! Storytime at East Atlanta Library
November 22
10:30 a.m.
400 Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
404-730-5438
FREE!
Tuesday’s storytime is geared for toddlers ages 3 and under. Storytime is in the meeting room. Afterwards, visit the children’s section of the library, where you can cuddle on a cushioned window seat with your toddler and a big pile of board books or get creative with the crayons and free coloring sheets available. There’s plenty of parking in the library lot or on the street.
WEDNESDAY
Toddler Time @ Legoland Discovery Center
November 23
Legoland Discovery Center, 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
FREE for children 2 and under!
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we will have guided play and story time for your toddlers at 10AM in the DUPLO® Village. For more info or to purchase tickets, click here.
