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 for all ages (all of which are totally, get this, FREE!). Be sure to check the websites for more details about each event, too.
SATURDAY, JULY 7
The Riverside Sounds concert: Joe Alterman Quartet. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy an evening of music. Barbeque and ice cream available for sale at the concert or bring your own picnic dinner.
Cost: Free
Location: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell 30075
Time: 7-9pm concert. Food available starting at 6pm.
For more info: http://www.roswellgov.com/government/departments/recreation-and-parks/news-events/roswell-riverside-sounds
SUNDAY, JULY 8
Slip-n-Slide Extravaganza. Bring out the whole family to enjoy this event that will offer three different age-appropriate slides (150 feet, 100 feet, and 50 feet). Slides, food, music and fun! Bring your towel and an inner tube (optional). Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to sign waiver onsite.
Cost: Free
Time: 1-4pm
Location: Garrard Landing Park, 8000 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 30022
For more info: http://www.roswellgov.com/government/departments/recreation-and-parks/news-events/slip-slide-extravaganza
MONDAY, JULY 9
Create a Floor-size Piano. You will be using an electronic invention STEM kit called MaKey MaKey that teaches you how to wire and program everyday items into an amazing instrument. Then you can play the super-size keyboard with your feet! This program is for children who have completed grades 3-5. Call 770-509-4964 to register.
Cost: Free
Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Location: Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb 30066
For more info: http://www.cobbcat.org/event/create-a-floor-size-piano-for-tweens/ or 770-509-4964
TUESDAY, JULY 10
Chick-fil-A Cow Appreciation Day. Break out your spots and cow bells, dress like a cow and you are rewarded with a free entrée. You can buy your costume or make it, they really accept any sort of cow apparel.
Cost: Free
Location: Any Chick-fil-A restaurant
Time: Open-7pm. Check your local restaurant for opening time.
For more info: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/Cow-Appreciation-Day
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11
Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home. Tours of the birthplace of the great Martin Luther King Jr. are offered daily. Each tour lasts about 30 minutes.
No special arrangements are needed since most of the park is self-guided. However, you will need to register to tour the Birth Home of Dr. King. Reservations for touring the Birth Home are handled on a first-come first-serve basis the day of your tour, in person. No advance reservations can be made.
There are only 15 persons permitted on a tour. Tours fill up quickly, so arrive early in the day. Groups can reserve up to three spaces (45 persons) the day of their tour.
Obtain your free Birth Home tickets at the information desk located inside Freedom Hall at The King Center.
Cost: Free
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home, 450 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta 30312.
For more info: http://www.nps.gov/malu/planyourvisit/hours.htm
THURSDAY, JULY 12
Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary. Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary is an educational sanctuary for exotic animals as well as farm animals. They also rehab hundreds of animals yearly through their Wildlife Rehabilitation Program.
Cost: Free self-guided tour
Time: 12-3pm
Location: 712 L G Griffin Road, Locust Grove, 30248
For more info: http://www.noahs-ark.org/
FRIDAY, JULY 13
Visit the Atlanta Monetary Museum! Tour the Atlanta Monetary Museum to discover the story of money from barter to modern times, and learn about the turbulent history of banking in America. See the cash and check operation overlooks and rare coins and currency, all while learning how the Federal Bank provides payments system services to help our economy run smoothly.
Cost: Free
Time: Self-guided tours from 9am-4pm Monday-Friday.
Location: Atlanta Monetary Museum, 1000 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta 30309
For more info: https://www.frbatlanta.org/about/tours/museum.aspx
