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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Five fun things to do with the kids this weekend.

We've gathered another calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out. Each week, we'll give you five best family activities or events for the week. Look for the kids' planner each week and help us build the planner with your own suggestions - just add them to the comment box.

 

1. SPORTACULAR SHOW

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When/Where:  Friday, February 11, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Ct. Norcross, GA  30093  

Why go:   Thousands will fill the North Atlanta Trade Center to meet athletes such as Falcons players Matt Ryan and Jason Snelling; Braves members Jason Heyward, John Smoltz, Randall Delgado, and Julio Teheran; Buffalo Bill's player, CJ Spilling; and Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles. Sports enthusiasts and collectors will be trading cards, buying and selling memorabilia, and having it autographed by the players themselves. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs.  

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Website: http://www.sportacularshows.com/ Phone: (770) 279-9899

 

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When/Where:  Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 1:00 p.m-5 p.m.. at Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross, GA

Why go:   This new competition will showcase Gwinnett’s talented middle school students. Singers, instrumentalist (sax, trumpet, etc), dancers! The winners will receive a cash prize and music studio time.

Cost:  $3/person admission   

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When/Where:  Friday, February 11, 2011 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross, GA

Why go:   The whole family can attend an evening of dancing, fun-filled festivities and light refreshments! Cost: $10 per person

4.  ICE CREAM SOCIAL    

When/Where:  Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 11:00am-12:30pm at the Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA Norcross, GA  30092

Why go:   Swing on over to the Peachtree Corners YMCA for fun, ice cream and a preview of their 2011 Summer Camps.

Cost:  Free  

5. VALENTINE'S NIGHT HIKE

Come join Director Ben Team as we investigate what goes "bump" in the night… When/Where:  Monday, February 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, Johns Creek, GA 30009

Why go:  Come join Director Ben Team as we investigate what goes "bump" in the night inside our 46-acre nature preserve. Dress for the outdoors. Bring a flashlight and sense of adventure! Children must be accompanied by parents. Hikes may be canceled during inclement weather. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Cost:  Free

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