MAMC Atlanta Activities, November 3-9

This Sunday, November 6 is time to set our clocks back! Good thing we’re ‘gaining’ an hour because it gives us more early morning daylight to enjoy all the budget-friendly fun happening around Atlanta activities, November 3-9. Get out and vote early so that on Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 8, you can enjoy the last Toddler Trek event of the year at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. If you’re already in the Christmas spirit, check out Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Center for the Puppetry Arts. And continuing an Atlanta holiday tradition for more than 50 years, the Macy’s Pink Pig is now up and running at Lennox Square.

Get out and enjoy the last days of this Indian Summer with your little ones. If you visit any of our MAMC Atlanta activities November 3-9, be sure to snap a pic and share it with the hashtag #MAMC so we can share it on our Instagram page. If you haven’t already, be sure to follow us!

THURSDAY
Toddler Thursdays at the High

November 3
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Every Thursday at High Museum of Art; 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA
Admission is $14.50 ages 6+
The High has expanded the hours of its signature early-learning program. The new, refreshed Toddler Thursday program features new toddler tours to engage and educate young children ages 15 months to 4 years old. The revamped program features a new monthly theme, highlighted by crafts, story times and toddler tours. No registration required. Click here for more info.
Books with Pups at Milton Library
November 3, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM at Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton
FREE!
Come and read to a therapy dog and build confidence and fluency in reading aloud to a friendly pup. Each child will sign up for a 15 minute slot to read to a dog, one on one. Appropriate for children ages 6-11. Space is limited and sign-up is required. For more information call 404-613-4446 or email to register at liane.wagner@fultoncountyga.gov.
FRIDAY
Feeding Fridays @ Autrey Mill Nature Preserve

November 4, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek
FREE for members! Suggested Donation for Non-Members – $2
Feeding Fridays are regularly scheduled programs open to the public where children can witness the feeding times for the snakes, turtles, frogs, rabbits, ducks and chickens. For more info, click here.

SATURDAY
Junie B. Jones The Musical at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center
November 5, 11:00 AM at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell
General Admission: $10
Enjoy this musical based on the award-winning Junie B. Jones series! It’s the first day of first grade for Junie B. and Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses! Follow Junie as she navigates changing friends, the school cafeteria and more! For more info or to purchase tickets, click here.
Home Depot Kids Workshop
November 5, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at all Home Depot Locations
FREE!
Build a Veteran’s Day Toy Helicopter at your local Home Depot! Show up anytime, but allow at least an hour for your project. In addition to the newly constructed project, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, a certificate, and an achievement pin. Nov. 5 – Join in this hands-on workshop in honor of Veterans Day, and you and your child can build a toy helicopter with turning blades! Once the toy helicopter is built, your child can decorate it with paint & stickers to create a mini-military vehicle. Registration is not required, but encouraged. Recommended for children ages 5-12. For more info, click here.

Macy’s Pink Pig at Lenox Square

Open now through January 1, 2017
See website for daily hours
Macy’s at Lenox Square Mall, Upper Level Parking Deck, 3393 Peachtree Road NE
$3 for one ride; $5.50 for 2 rides; $7.50 for 3 rides
The iconic Pink Pig train has been a beloved Atlanta holiday tradition for more than 50 years! Priscilla the Pink Pig will once again carry children of all ages through a life-sized storybook filled with friends and fun beneath the signature 170-foot, 1950’s themed Pink Pig Tent.
Adult must ride with children under two. Click here for daily hours and more info.
SUNDAY
Studio Movie Grill Toons: Mack and Moxy
November 5-6, 10:00 AM at Studio Movie Grill, 2880 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta
$3/ticket
Head to the Alpharetta location of Studio Movie Grill for a unique take on quiet time. Bring your kids to enjoy Mack and Moxy on the big screen for only $3 per ticket! Everyone is welcome but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more info.

King of Pops Field Day

November 6 at Dad’s Garage, 569 Ezzard St., Atlanta 30312
FREE!
Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood block party is going down Sunday, November 6th at Dad’s Garage! Come out and enjoy FREE King of Pops, carnival games, live music, food truck fare and more! Click here for details.

MONDAY
Toddler Time @ Georgia Aquarium
November 7, 10-11:30AM at Georgia Aquarium
One adult/child pair: $16 ($8 per person) – Non-Member; $13 ($6.50 per person) – Member
Bring little ones on a fun and educational adventure in the Oceans Ballroom with views of beluga whales or whale sharks and manta rays. Children get to meet and learn about an approachable animal, enjoy a costumed character appearance, story time, craft activities and a small snack. Each month features a different animal encounter and theme. Cost does not include admission to the Aquarium. Access to Toddler Time via Oceans Ballroom Entrance on first floor of the parking garage ONLY. For more info, click here.

TUESDAY
Busy Little Squirrels Toddler Trek
November 8, 10:30-11:30AM at Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford
$10 for non-members; $8 for EHC members
Designed for toddlers ages 18-36 months, this interactive outdoor program gives little ones an opportunity to spend some time enjoying and experiencing nature. Children will learn the names of local animals and plants and sing songs. Each session includes a short discovery walk so dress according to the weather. You may also bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds at the conclusion of the program. Only one adult per child. Pre-registration required. Click here for more info or to register.

WEDNESDAY
Turtle Tours @ Heritage Sandy Springs Museum

November 9, 11AM at Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, 6075 Sandy Springs Cir.
FREE! (Donations encouraged)
Museum Mascots Sandy the Chipmunk and Spring the Turtle help young visitors learn history. Toddlers enjoy story time, crafts and hands-on exhibits designed especially for the preschool crowd and includes tours for toddlers ages 2-5 and their parents. This event takes place on the second Wednesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Click here for more info.