Free Fun
ATLANTIC STATION FREE MOVIES

Free movies every Thursday night at Atlantic Station Central Park.  Visit www.atlanticstation.com and clisk on movies and the market to obtain a listing of the movies.

CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK

The fountains at Centennial Olympic Park are free for kids to play in every day, plus there is amonthly party at the park.  For more information visit www.centennialpark.com. Make sure while you are at the park to visit the All Children Playground especially designed for children of all physical abilities.

WWW.KIDSBOWLFREE.COM

Kids can bowl for free all summer by signing up at www.kidsbowlfree.com.  The website will urge you to buy a family pass but no purchase is necessary.

TARGET

Target Stores sponsors free admission to the IMAGINE IT! CHILDRENS MUSEUM the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.  A line can form hours beforehand and if the museum fills up visitiors will have to wait to get in.

MICHAEL'S KIDS CLUB

Michael's craft stores has periodic kids' classes.  Join Michael's Kids Club the KNACK, to be notified of upcoming events.  For details visit: www.michaels.com

 

LAKESHORE LEARNING STORES

Free crafts for kids every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at every store.  Please check our website for locations.  www.lakeshorelearning.com

NOGUCHI PLAYSCAPES in Piedmont Park

Isamu Noguchi (1904-88) was one of America's most revered modern artists.  Playscapes in Piedmont Park is one of serveral playgrounds Noguchi designed and is considered to be one of Atlanta's most prized piece of public art.. Recently refurbished and ready for you to share with your children!

Location: Piedmont Park, 1071 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, (404) 875-7275

For details visit www.piedmontpark.org.

KENNESAW MOUNTAIN

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park offers over 18 miles of hiking trails that provide wonderful views of the surrounding area while immersing visitors in a historical journey through one of the most important battles of the Civil War.

For more information and directions visit their website.

AUTREY MILL NATURE PRESERVE AND HERITAGE CENTER

Autrey Mill, located in Alpharetta, has miles of walking trails, a Heritage Village with original buildings and artifacts from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s, animal exhibits and replicas of Native American dwellings. All activities on the grounds are free. 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022.

FERNBANK SCIENCE CENTER

Admission to Fernbank Science Center (please note, this is separate from the Fernbank Museum of Natural History) is free and families can explore the current exhibits that aim to make science fun for kids. The real "star" of the show is the low-cost planetarium at $4 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. 156 Heaton Park Drive, Atlanta, GA 30307

FULTON COUNTY FREE SATURDAYS AT THE HIGH MUSEUM

Note: This event is only free for Fulton County Residents or students attending college or university in Fulton Country. Must show college ID or proof of residency.

On the first Saturday of every month, the High welcomes Fulton County residents to the Museum for free. Fulton County residents may view our current exhibitions as well as the permanent collection. Current exhibition admission is subject to availability.

THE KING CENTER

The King Center is a free attraction dedicated to showcasing the life and works of Martin Luther King Jr. Visitors can also view his resting place and his first home. Open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 449 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312.

HISTORIC OAKLAND CEMETERY

Oakland Cemetery is free to explore, or you can opt to pay for a guided tour. A walk back in time through Atlanta's past, many famous residents from civil war heroes to Margaret Mitchell rest here. Use the visit as a history lesson for kids. 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312.