Frugal FunMom is back again this week with more activities to keep the whole family off the couch this summer. This week, we have a variety of events to attend from hiking to drive-ins, a safari and my favorite this week the Sunflower farm! Be sure to check the websites for more details about each event, too.
Friday, July 10: Sunset Hike
Join a naturalist for a moderate two-mile hike along the river as you watch the sun go down. Bring water, good hiking shoes, bug spray, and a flashlight. Meet at Day Use area.
When: 7:30-8:30pm
Cost: $2/person; $5 parking
Location: Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan
For more info: 770-254-7271
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Saturday, July 11: Drive-In Movie- Aladdin
Pack your car with your favorite movie snacks and drinks (no alcohol allowed). Gather your outdoor chairs and blankets and join the Cobb County PARKS Department for an outdoor movie experience. The park will open at 6:30pm. Staff will coordinate family art projects (with proper social distancing) and have a trivia question time prior to the movie. The main event is scheduled to begin around 7:30pm.
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Location: Hurt Road Park, 990 Hurt Road, Austell
For more info & registration: www.cobbcounty.org/parks/events/drive-movie-night-aladdin
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Sunday, July 12: Pictures & Picking Sunflowers
An East Cobber turned me on to today’s activity, when I saw her pictures on Facebook. This farm has tons of sunflowers for picture taking galore and you can even cut your own to take home. Hurry, they don’t last long. The farm is only open this week!
When: 8:30am-8:30pm
Cost: $20/parking (any number of people); $1/stem to cut flowers
Location: Anderson Farms, 3360 Shiloh Road, Cumming
For more info: andersonsunflowers.com
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Monday, July 13: Kennesaw Farmer’s Market & Dinner at the Depot
Dinner at the Depot features live music and a variety of food trucks. The Kennesaw Farmers Market features an average of over 30 local farmers and merchants offer fresh tomatoes, flowers, seasonal fruits and vegetables, plants, herbs, and a variety of local food and products.
When: Market: 3:30-7:30pm Dinner: 5:30-8:30pm
Cost: Free
Location: Parking lot next to Adams Park, 2785 Watts Drive, Kennesaw
For more info: www.kennesaw.com/dinner-at-the-depot
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Tuesday, July 14: Acworth Depot Park
Acworth Depot Park is an architectural replica of the original railroad depot. The Depot features static and electronic displays that tells Acworth’s history.
When: 8am-9pm
Cost: Free
Location: 4794 South Main Street, Acworth
For more info: acworthtourism.org/directory-things_to_do/listing/acworth-depot-park/
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Wednesday, July 15: Safari Drive Thru
View animals from the comfort of your car! See Camels, Zebras, Ostrich & more. There are add-on attractions available for additional fees.
When: 10am-5pm
Cost: $5/person (under 2 free)
Location: North Georgia Wildlife Park, 2912 Paradise Valley Road, Cleveland
For more info & tickets: www.northgeorgiazoo.com/safari-drive-thru.html
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Thursday, July 16: Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Vision To Learn will offer vision screenings, eye exams, and, if necessary, glasses for children ages 5-18. These services are free and will be provided at no cost to you. Space is limited and registration is required.
When: 9:30am-3pm
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Location: Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta
For more info & registration: http://www.cobbcat.org/event/indoor-campout-virtual-program/
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