Summer fun has begun, but your kiddos may already be getting restless! Frugal FunMom is back again to pack your summer with educational, and fun activities on the cheap. Summer will be different this year since we are living a “new normal” due to COVID concerns. So, Frugal FunMom has re-formatted her weekly posts of activities that considers social distancing and keeping EAST COBBER readers safe. This week, we’re bringing you lots of deals and events that are fun, FREE, and suitable for kids of all ages!Here is this week’s Top 5 fun and free things to do with your kids.
1/ Friday, June 5: National Donut Day
Celebrate National Donut Day! This fried, tasty treat is loved by people around the world, and on Friday, June 5, you can celebrate the goodness with free donuts at several local and national donut chains.Grab a donut at these local donut stores:
Duck Donuts
Free Cinnamon Donut for every guest!
Merchant’s Walk Shopping Center, 1281 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
Dunkin’ Donuts
Enjoy a FREE Classic Donut with any beverage purchase. Available at participating locations
Krispy Kreme
Visit one of their participating shops and choose your favorite doughnut. That’s it! No purchase necessary, limited one free doughnut per guest. Available at participating locations.
Marietta Donut
Free Donut for every guest!
1282 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
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2/ Drive-In Movie Night-The Secret Lives of Pets 2
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.
When: Friday June 5 and June 6
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Location: Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta
For more info & registration: www.cobbcounty.org/parks/events/drive-movie-night
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3/ Blue Heron Nature Preserve
We are so fortunate that Atlanta has a vast array of parks and trails to explore! Get out and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine and visit Blue Heron Nature Preserve. The preserve is a 30-acre haven for nature in an urban environment dedicated to preserving the natural and native world that exists within the Preserve.Located in Buckhead, it serves as a home for a variety of wildlife and native plant species with trails to enjoy.
When: Dusk to Dawn Every Day
Cost: Free
Where: 4055 Roswell Road, Atlanta
For more info: www.bhnp.org/
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4/ Music Minutes presented Live by Bach to Rock
It is time for your preschoolers to make some rock and roll! Children will be able to channel their inner Bach and release their Rihanna in this interactive musical program that will expose them to live instruments and foundational musical concepts while having fun. Materials needed: simple at home noise makers such as rice in a water bottle, empty cans, wooden spoons, forks, pots and pans. The noisier, the better! This program is recommended for ages 4-7 years old.
When: Thursdays at 11-11:30am
Cost: Free
Where: Your home
For more info: http://www.cobbcat.org/event/music-minutes-presented-live-by-bach-to-rock-virtual-program/2020-06-04/
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5/ Virtual Short Story Camp
Register Now for Lift2Enrich’s virtual Summer Writing Camp. Campers will strengthen their creative writing skills in a safe environment that builds confidence in their ability to communicate effectively. Let’s help students strengthen writing skills while having fun. Participants must attend all 5 days of the camp. Recommended for ages 11-17.
When: June 15 – June 19; 1-2:30pm daily.
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Location: Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta
For more info & Registration: http://www.cobbcat.org/event/live-summer-writing-camp-presented-by-lift2enrich-offering-one-virtual-program/2020-06-15/
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