As the weather grows even hotter, I’ve found some fun and free activities for all of my fellow Frugal FunMoms: a puppet show, science fun, live music and an art walk! Don’t miss a single day of frugal fun for your whole family!

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Saturday, June 1

Roswell Riverside Sounds Concert Series. Enjoy the music of Stephane Wrembel, a Django Jazz sound.  Food Trucks and drinks are in place by 6pm and are available until sold out. Guests are also invited to bring their own chairs, blankets, beverages and food.

Cost: Free

Time: 7-9pm

Location: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell.

For more info: https://www.roswellgov.com/government/departments/recreation-and-parks/news-events/roswell-riverside-sounds

 

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Sunday, June 2

Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. College Football Hall of Fame immortalizes the greatest of the amateur gridiron. 5.1 million people have coached or played the game and less than 1,300 are inductees in the Hall. This makes the College Football Hall of Fame an extremely selective group of individuals.

Cost: Free (1st Sunday of the Month)

Time: 10 am – 5pm.

Location: 250 Marietta Street., N.W, Atlanta.

For more info: https://www.cfbhall.com/

 

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Monday, June 3

Frisch Marionettes Presents Jungle Book. The Frisch Marionettes present their musical adaptation of the classic children’s novel featuring their expertly hand-carved puppets and custom costumes. Mowgli, stolen from his mother at birth and raised in the jungle by wolves, must face his destiny as a man when ShereKhan threatens peace in the jungle.

Cost: $5 (2 years and up); Summer Pass (7 shows) $30

Time: 10 am

Location: Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest Street, Roswell.

For more info: https://www.roswellgov.com/discover-us/cultural-arts-center/puppet-series

 

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Tuesday, June 4

Mice Tours: Etta Spies with Her Little Eye.  Tours will be offered to toddlers from age 3 to 5 and their parents. The purpose of the tours is to introduce toddlers to history through very basic concepts like shapes, sounds, games, tools and jobs. Museum Mascots Murray and Etta are whimsical cartoon mice that will help convey the themes for the tours and provide a little fun. The tours will offer a variety of activities including story time and crafts.

They require that you reserve a spot for your toddler by calling their office Monday-Friday from 10-4 at 770-794-5710. Reserving a spot will allow the staff to have enough items for the crafts.

Cost: $5/family (1 adult, 3 kids)

Time: 10:30 -11:30 am.

Where: Marietta History Museum, 1 Depot Street, Marietta 30060.

For more info: http://www.mariettahistory.org/event-categories/mice-tours

 

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Wednesday, June 5

Dunwoody Nature Center. Come explore this beautiful park with hiking trails, playgrounds, swings, a wetlands boardwalk and much more.  

Cost: Free

Time: 7am-dusk  

Location: 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody 30338.

For more info: www.dunwoodynature.org or 770-394-3322

 

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Thursday, June 6

Fernbank Science Center. Come experience science at this hands-on museum.  The museum houses several different exhibits-including Apollo 6 capsule and live animals, a planetarium and an observatory.  

The observatory is open Thursday and Friday evenings from dark until 10:30pm (weather permitting). An astronomer is available to position the telescope and answer questions.  Call ahead to ensure the observatory will be open the night you plan to attend.

Cost: Free; Planetarium addition cost of $5/students (3-18); $7/adults.

Museum Hours:  Monday-Wednesday: noon – 5pm; Thursday & Friday: noon – 9pm; Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm.

Location: 156 Heaton Park Drive, Atlanta.

For more info: www.fernbank.edu or 678-874-7102

 

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Friday, June 7

Marietta Square Art Walk takes place in historic Marietta Square. The Art Walk is a self-guided tour showcasing local original art.

Cost: Free

Time: 5 – 9 pm.

Where: Marietta Square, 50 Park Square, Marietta.

For More Info: http://www.artwalkmarietta.com