Can you believe that this is the last week in October? The LAST WEEK! Meaning that Halloween is happening in a few days and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! While you’re trying to figure out where the heck this year went, mark these MAMC Atlanta Activites October 27- November 2 on your calendar. Not to miss activities this week include the all-kid Halloween musical revue Strandemonium Jr. at the Strand Theatre on October 26 and the Triple Tales Family Festival on October 30.
THURSDAY
Story & Sing-a-long @ Hippo Hop
October 27
11 a.m.
FREE with admission
Head to the healthy, indoor play place for a story and sing-a-long every Thursday at 11 a.m. Free for adults and babies under one year old. For children aged 3-10 require $9 admission fee. Socks are required for children and adults. Read more about Hippo Hop’s commitment to provide a safe, healthy environment for children to play here.
FRIDAY
Fall Fun & Spooky Film Fest at Atlantic Station
October 28
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Atlantic Station – Central Park; 1380 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30363
FREE!
Perfect for your little ghouls and goblins, enjoy FREE Halloween crafts with The Midtown Bridge Church and stick around for Spooky Film Fest – Hocus Pocus!
Click here for more information.
SATURDAY
The Nightmare Before Christmas at the ASO
October 28-October 29
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Tickets start at $27
Watch Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas while the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs the soundtrack live. Guests are encouraged to dress up for this festive event.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets online.
Fables, Folktales & Fairy Tales
October 29
10:15am-12:30pm
Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030
FREE!
The 3rd annual Triple Tales Family Festival is for children pre-k through grade 5 and their families. Enjoy games and fables, folktales and fairy tales. Participants are welcome to wear costumes representing their favorite storybook characters. You and your family will have a great time and children will be inspired to want to read! The event concludes with a costume parade, snacks and crafts in the Literacy Village. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 404-508-7190, ext. 2257.
SUNDAY
Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Atlanta
October 29-October 30
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Avenue, SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Free for members and children under 3
Don’t miss the final days of this annual Halloween event! Sample treats throughout the Zoo and enjoy the whimsical Zoo Boo Town. Costume contests at 11 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Much more
For more info click here.
Not Too Scary Storytime and Haints & Saints Halloween Parade
October 30
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FREE!
Kick off a day of Halloween fun at Little Shop of Stories for their annual Not Too Scary Storytime! Wear your costume and after storytime, march in the Haints and Saints Halloween Parade. The parade starts at the post office, heads down Ponce, makes a right at Church, another right at Trinity, and another right on North McDonough where it ends on the Square with a musical jam. Click here for more info or call (404) 373-6300.
MONDAY
Thirsty Roots Reading Group Halloween Edition
October 31
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Trees Atlanta TreeHouse, 112 Krog Street, Atlanta, GA
FREE!
This is a repeat activity from last week’s list, but it is so worth it! 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 “The Busy Tree” and the activity is the creation of a spooky animal craft. The Treehouse is located in the Krog Street Market. Parking is extremely limited. Click here to learn more.
TUESDAY
Grandma Snazzy’s Storytime
November 1
10:00 AM
Crabapple Kroger, 12460 Crabapple Road, Crabapple
FREE!
Grandma Snazzy is a bit of a story telling legend in Atlanta. She’s spunky and fun and knows the names of all the children who visit the Crabapple Kroger for their weekly story time. Enjoy storytime, crafts, songs, and snacks. Before showing up, you should call to confirm that Grandma Snazzy will be there, you don’t want to miss her! Call 770-740-2050 for more information.
WEDNESDAY
Paint & Play Farmhouse in the City
Nov. 2
10 am
Farmhouse in the City
$15 per child
Let your little one’s creativity run wild at the Farmhouse in the City.
Each Paint and Play visit includes: Face Painting, access to the Dress Up & Toy Room
a small petting zoo and more! Reserve your spot here.
Strandemonium, Jr!
Oct 26
7-10pm
The Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
Tickets start at $9
After a successful first year, Strandemonium, Jr., the family-friendly Halloween musical revue, is back for its second run! This unique event features an all-kid cast. Audience members are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes and sing along! For more info, click here.
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