We have a whole bunch of new to-dos for you and your kids to explore this week as the summer of Frugal FunMom continues. As always, we’ve kept the events very cheap or, our personal favorite, FREE! Get the whole family off the couch this week and have a new adventure every day!

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SATURDAY, JUNE 12: HORSE SHOW

It’s not just about the competition, there is a beauty, peacefulness and enjoyment in watching the horse and rider bond together in and outside the ring. 

Cost: Free

Time: 8am-5pm

Location: Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009

For more info: willspark.com/calendar/

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SUNDAY, JUNE 13: FAMILY FUN AT THE WOODRUFF ARTS CENTER

Check out all the High Museum of Art has to offer on this Free Family Fun Day!

Cost: Free

Time: 1-4pm

Location: The High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309

For more info: https://high.org/visit/special-offers/tab/Weekends 

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MONDAY, JUNE 14: TAKE A WALK OR BIKE RIDE ON THE SILVER COMET TRAIL

The Silver Comet Trail travels west through Cobb, Paulding, and Polk counties. It’s 61.5 miles long, and starts at the Mavell Road Trailhead in Smyrna, Georgia. It ends at the Georgia/Alabama state line, near Cedartown and The Esom Hill Trailhead.

This quiet, non-motorized, paved trail is for walkers, hikers, bicyclists, rollerbladers, horses, dog walkers, and is wheelchair accessible. There are also many places to rent bikes near the trail.

Cost: Free

Location: Many locations throughout Cobb, Paulding and Polk Counties. Check the link below for the best place for you to access.

For more info: www.silvercometga.com/index.shtml

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TUESDAY, JUNE 15: DIVE IN MOVE – MOANA

Bring your floats and lounge in the pool while enjoying a movie on the big screen.

Cost: $5 (non-Roswell Resident); Under 2 Free.

Time: Pool opens 7:30pm; Movie at Dark

Where: Roswell Area Park Pool, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, 30075

For more info: https://www.roswellgov.com/government/departments/recreation-parks-historic-cultural-affairs/news-events/movies-in-the-park-series

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16: PLAY CAFE

Tired of being home? Hungry for human interaction? Drop by the Play Café in the North Cobb Library amphitheater on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for self-directed outdoor play stations. Sample our play stations à la carte or treat yourself to the all you can play buffet. No reservations required. Suitable for ages 2-7. This event is held outdoors and is weather permitting.

When: 10am-3pm

Cost: Free

Location: North Cobb Regional Library, 3535 Old 41 Highway
Kennesaw, 30144

For more info: https://www.cobbcounty.org/library/events/north-cobb-play-cafe-outdoors

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THURSDAY, JUNE 17: NOAH’S ARK ANIMAL SANCTUARY

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: www.noahs-ark.org

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FRIDAY, JUNE 18: KICKOFF JUNETEENTH WEEKEND ON THE MARIETTA SQUARE

Enjoy a night of Jazz, R&B, and Spoken Word to kick off the weekend festivities.

Cost: Free

Time: 7-10pm

Where: Glover Park Marietta Square, 50 N Park Square, Marietta 30060

For more info: www.cobbnaacp.org