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Grab & Go Kids Planner
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," and a Family Day at the State Botanical Garden are just a few of the family-friendly events going on this week.
Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner!
Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
Look for the Grab & Go Kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
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Where/When: Athens-Clarke County Library on Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: To celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss and the joys of reading with a storytelling concert followed by a crafts session.
Pricing: Free
"SORCERER’S APPRENTICE” AT THE OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY
Where/When: Oconee County Library on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Why Go: To see a movie about a sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan and spend time with friends and family ages 11 to 17.
Pricing: Free
EXOTIC BIRDS AND REPTILES ON PLANET EARTH: FAMILY DAY
Where/When: State Botanical Garden of Georgia on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: To see and learn about exotic birds and animals and participate in hands-on activities about forests of the world.
Pricing: $5 per individual; $20 per family; free for children under 2
BLESSING OF THE PETS AT ST. PHILOTHEA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Where/When: St. Philothea on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Why Go: To have your pets blessed in the company of others who appreciate the love and companionship pets give to their owners.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Oconee County High School vs. Monroe Area on Friday at 5:55 p.m. and North Oconee High School vs. Jefferson on Friday at 6:00 p.m.
Why Go: To celebrate the beginning days of baseball season and cheer for the team of your choice.
Pricing: Free