Wednesday, March 9, 2011
A Spring fashion show, storytimes, the Chicken Dance and 'Peter Rabbit'
Huge weekend of things to do with your kids. Some great storytimes, a Spring fashion show, the Chicken Dance and "Peter Rabbit." So make some plans, grab the kids and go! Moms & Tots - This week features a spring fashion show, so moms, bring your little ones to Gwinnett Place Mall from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and enjoy songs, stories, games, crafts and more. Free for Simon Kidgits Club members. $5 for non-members. "Peter Rabbit" at the New Dawn Theater - Beatrix Potter's classic story about a rabbit who can't resist temptation opens this weekend at the New Dawn Theater Company. Presented by Rising Star Productions, "Peter Rabbit" will give kids a great introductory theater experience through audience participation with movement and music. …
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Cat in the Hat coming to Duluth Library, 30 plays in 60 minutes at Duluth HS
Variety is the spice of life, especially if you have kids. Seriously, some of you could recite entire scripts from Dora if you had to. So this week shake it up a bit with a modern-day Mozart, awesome stories and a certain cat in a hat. Duluth High School Play "30/60" - This Friday, both parents and kids get a chance to be part of a unique concept in theater. Duluth High School's Drama Department presents "30/60" (30 plays in 60 minutes), a show that lets the audience participate in their theater experience. Meet the Cat in the Hat - Legendary Dr. Seuss character, The Cat in the Hat, will be paying a visit to the Duluth Public Library this Saturday. Bring the kids out to meet him and get a picture. No word on if complimentary green eggs …
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Get the kids out of the house while weather continues to be oh, so nice
It looks like the weather over the next few days will be spectacular. Get the kids out of the house while you can because it'll surely snow again before March. Celebrate Arbor Day With the City of Duluth - Celebrate Arbor Day on Friday by planting a tree in the Duluth Town Green in honor of Jack Wynn and in honor of Fred Bishop at Bunten Road Park. Refreshments will follow the ceremony. Fish Feeding Frenzy. A Saturday tradition event at Discover Mills, the Fish Feeding Frenzy at Bass Pro Shops is a great place to take the kids to feed some fish and learn about the outdoors. Toddler Time at the Duluth Public Library - Parents with children ages 2 and under are welcome to Toddler Time each Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. for stories that strive to …
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Toddler Time, Story Time, Valentine Party, Railway Museum preschool program
Wow, kids around here have it made! Growing up, all I had was a hand-made fort and a basketball hoop. With libraries, parks and everything in between featuring programs for the little ones, it kinda makes me want to, well, be a kid again. Each week we'll be bringing you a few things that are coming up for you moms and dads to do with the kids. If you have any suggestions for upcoming events, please let us know by commenting below. Toddler Time at the Duluth Public Library – Parents with children ages 2 and under are welcome to Toddler Time each Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. for stories that strive to instill a love of literature. Preschool Story Time at the Duluth Public Library – In another of its events dedicated to parents and children, Duluth …
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Five family-friendly activities you can do with your kids this week
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. 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 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! This week features both a Fish Feeding Frenzy and the Chinese New Year. Pick and choose from this week’s array of …
