The scramble continues to keep cooped-up kids engaged and happy! EAST COBBER’s Frugal FunMom has found some fun and free (well, almost) activities for all of my fellow Frugal FunMom families: take an art class, learn about owls, enjoy a hike, and even a virtual tour across the pond in England! Don’t miss a single day of frugal fun for your whole family!
Friday, June 12: Virtual Art Tour at the High Museum
Bring the joy of art and inspiration directly to you! Join School and Teacher Services staff for a virtual field trip to the High Museum. Each week we will explore the High Museum’s collection through one of our standards-aligned tour themes. Find the tours that best fit your grade level and interests!
When: Every Friday; Noon-12:30pm
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Location: Your Home
For more info & registration: https://high.org/event/art-school/
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Saturday, June 13: Drive-In Movie Night-Disney/Pixar “Onward”
As we are in a summer of social distancing, pop-up drive-ins are experiencing a revival thanks to the winning combination of fresh-air surroundings and stay-in-your-car seating. 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.
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Location: Lost Mountain Park, 4845 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs
For more info & registration: www.cobbcounty.org/parks/events/drive-movie-night
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Sunday, June 14: Hike Sope Creek Trail to the Paper Mill Ruins
A hike on a favorite segment of the Sope Creek Trail offers mood-boosting fresh air and sunshine and provides a respite from the uncertainty around us. The hike reaches the Paper Mill ruins in just under half a mile. The mill was built in 1855 and was destroyed by Union troops during the Civil War, targeted for its role in paper production used for Confederate currency.
Cost: $5 parking
Location: 3760 Paper Mill Road, SE, Marietta
For more info: www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/a-getaway-close-to-home-sope-creek
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Monday June 15: Take a Virtual Tour of Windsor Castle in England
You don’t need a Royal invitation to visit Windsor Castle—thanks to modern technology, you can tour the Queen’s favorite castle from the comfort of your couch. This digital tour brings viewers inside the State Banquet in St. George’s Hall, the Waterloo Chamber, and the Crimson Drawing Room — each one more opulent than the next, with chandeliers, gilded ceilings, and rich tapestries and paintings. Zoom in and out of each space to make yourself at home, then click on information icons for even more details. For extra fun, have your kids (parents, too!) dress up as a prince or princess and serve up a little tea party, too!
Cost: Free
Location: Your home
For more info: www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-windsor-castle
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Tuesday, June 16: Pack a Picnic at Abernathy Greenway
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best! Explore Abernathy Greenway park and bring your brightest blanket! Pack a picnic lunch at this 6.6-acre linear park, Abernathy Greenway. Your kids will enjoy the playable art structures playground.
Cost: Free
Location: Abernathy Greenway, 70 Abernathy Rd NE, Sandy Springs
Hours: 8am-9pm
For more info: visitsandysprings.org/listing/abernathy-greenway-park/496/
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Wednesday, June 17: Go on the Prowl for Owls
This is a bit of splurge and a drive, but well worth it! Learn more about the different types of owls found in Georgia and their eating habits at Chattahoochee Bend State Park. This state park showcases a spectacular tract of wilderness in northwest Coweta County. Located in a graceful bend of the Chattahoochee River, the park is a haven for paddlers, campers and anglers. At 2,910 acres, Chattahoochee Bend is one of Georgia’s largest state parks, protecting five miles of river frontage. Meet at visitor center.
When: 12noon – 1pm
Cost: $3 plus $5 parking; Registration Required
Location: Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan 30263
Registration: 770-254-7271
For more info: explore.gastateparks.org/info/286216?c=17877928
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Thursday, June 18: Spectacular Super Fairy Ball
You’re invited to celebrate all things superheroes and fairy tales at Mountain View Regional Library’s Virtual Spectacular Super Fairy Ball. Join in online as you dance the afternoon away and create some amazing crafts. Be sure to wear your favorite superhero or fairy tale costume for the virtual costume parade!
The Library will be providing optional packages with crafts and activities that can be picked up on the Saturday prior to the event, June 13th, from 10-11 AM and again from 4-5 PM
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Location: Your Home
For more info & registration: http://www.cobbcat.org/event/spectacular-super-fairy-ball-virtual-program/
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