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Classes

Lil’ Bean Heads Crafts. Bean Head Toys. Twice a month, create an art project of your very own. All ages welcome, but smaller children may need assistance. Mar. 3 and 17. 3-4 p.m. 220 Johnson Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-851-2980. Free.

Moms and Tots Playtime. Gwinnett Place Mall. Moms and tots create crafts, enjoy songs and games with Shelly Jelly Bean and friends . Ages 4 and younger. Mar. 3, 10 and 17. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2100 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth. 770-476-5160. $5 for a year membership; classes free for members.

Mommy & Me Program. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Mar. 4: Shape Safari; Mar. 11: Old-Fashioned Fun; Mar. 18: What Did Kids Wear; Mar. 25: Let’s Go! 10 a.m. Ages 3-5. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117. Adults, $7.50; children 4-12, $5.50; 3 and under, free.

Toddler Thursdays. High Museum of Art. Create masterpieces to complement the museum’s current exhibits. Ages 2-4. Mar. 4, 11, 18 and 25. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4550. Free with admission. Adults, $18; children 6-17, $11; under 6, free.

Crafts for Kids. Lakeshore Learning Store. Mar. 6: Crazy Kaleidoscope; Mar. 13: Pot O’ Gold Bank; Mar. 20: Bird Feeder; Mar. 27: Puppet Pal. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4287 Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-951-1700. Free.

Home Depot Kids’ Workshop. All locations. Learn about tool safety while building a Firehouse Bank and receive a kid-sized orange apron and project pin. Ages 5-12. Mar. 6. 9 a.m.-noon. homedepot.com. Free.

Make it and Take it Weekend Workshops. The Southern  Museum of Civil War and Locomotive history. Mar. 6: School Days, School Days; Mar. 13: St. Patrick’s Day Craft; Mar. 20: Design-A-Quilt; Mar. 27: Drawing With Scissors. 10 a.m.-noon. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117. Adults, $7.50; children 4-12; $5.50; 3 and under, free.

Springtime on the Farm. Tullie Smith Farm. An afternoon of fun-filled, educational activities for kids. Ages 18 months-5 years. Mar. 10. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-814-4110. Adults, $6; children, $5.

Tree Top Excursions. Panola Mountain State Park. Explore the canopy of the park using a rope and harness. Mar. 20. 1-4 p.m. 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, Stockbridge. 770-389-7801. Pre-registration required. $15; $5 for parking.  

Feeding Time. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Watch animals eat dinner. Mar. 26. 4 p.m. 9770 Autrey Mill Rd., Johns Creek. 678-366-3511. $5/family.

Build and Grow Clinics. Lowe’s. Register your kids for a Saturday clinic where they can build coin banks, tic-tac-toe boards and more. Clinics range from 1-2 classes per month. Visit lowesbuildandgrow.com for clinics near you. 10-11 a.m. 800-445-6937. Pre-register. Free.

Growing Guppies. The Georgia Aquarium. Little explorers will learn about the ocean and its inhabitants. Classes include music, crafts, puppets, storytelling and physical activity. Ages 2-5. Thursdays and Sundays in March. 10:15 a.m. 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000. Three one-hour programs, $42/parent and child; single program, $15/parent and child. Admission to aquarium: adults, $26, children ages 3-12, $19.50. 

Single Session Art Workshop. Vinings School of Art. Take a drawing, painting or pottery class. Ages 2-13. Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Sat. mornings: 10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon; Mon.-Thurs. afternoons: 3:35-4:35 p.m. and 4:35-5:35 p.m. 1675 Cumberland Pkwy., Smyrna. 678-213-4278. Pre-register.  $15/1 hr. workshop.

Weekends in the Naturalist Center. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Weekend activities include animal encounters, science explorations and more. Saturdays and Sundays in March. Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6400. Free for members; included with admission. Adults, $15; children 3-12, $13; under 3, free.

dance & music

The Atlanta Opera Presents The Ugly Duckling. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Operatic version of the classic Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale that tells the story of an ugly duckling who matures into a graceful swan. Mar. 4. 10 a.m. 955 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta. 770-354-1174. Tickets, $8/person.

Alice in Wonderland. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center. The whimsical story of Alice and her adventures in Wonderland comes to life in the Gwinnett Ballet’s one-day production. Mar. 6. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Gwinnett. 800-745-3000. Tickets, $12-$17.

African Children’s Choir presents Journey of Hope. Cobb Energy Centre. The musical story of the African Children’s Choir’s inspirational journey out of war-torn Uganda. Mar. 8. 7 p.m. 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. 770-916-2800. Tickets, $15-$25.

Cinderella. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center. The Southern Ballet presents the original full-length story ballet about the classic rags-to-riches Cinderella. Mar. 12-14. Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Gwinnett. 800-745-3000. Tickets, $10-$15.

End of Trail Concert. Booth Western Arts Museum. See Sweethearts in Carhartts pay tribute to the women of the West in this special musical performance. Mar. 12. 7 p.m. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville. 770-387-1300. Tickets, $18/person.

Hansel and Gretel. Pearce Auditorium, Brenau University. The Gainesville Ballet’s production of the story of two troublesome children who find a house of candy and the wicked witch who owns it. Mar. 12-14. Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 500 Washington St., Gainesville. 770-532-4241. Adults, $16-$24; children under 18, $10-$16.

Western Concert. Grand Theatre. Rod Steagall performs hits from his newest CD, “Here We Go Again.” Mar. 13. 7 p.m. 7 North Wall St., Cartersville. 770-387-1300. Adults, $25; students, $10

Lyres, Kings and Gaelic Strings. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Nella Rigell plays the harp and traces its history. Audience members will be allowed to try out several varieties in a harp “jam session.” Mar. 14. 1 and 2 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Adults, $8; children, $5; under 2, free.

Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony. Schwartz Center, Emerson Concert Hall. Guest conductor Steven Bryant leads the spring performance, which includes Symphony in B-Flat, Washington Grays and Bryant’s new piece Ecstatic Waters. Mar. 15. 8 p.m. 1700 North Decatur Rd., Atlanta. 404-727-2995. Free.

Friday Jazz. The High Museum of Art. Enjoy music from jazz performer Stubblefield. Mar. 19. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4444. Adults, $18; children 6-17, $11, under 6, free.

Peter Pan. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center. Follow Peter Pan on a high-flying adventure to Never Never Land. The Northeast Atlanta Ballet performs to a selection of popular classical music. Mar. 19-21. Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Gwinnett. 800-745-3000. Tickets, $8-$18.

Through the Garden Gates. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor dance performance in the garden. Bring a picnic and blankets to enjoy the show. Mar. 21. 2 and 5 p.m. 980 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta. 404-872-5338. Adults, $10; children, $8.

Singin’ Bean Kids Karaoke. The Singin’ Bean. This coffee shop offers more than 94,000 song choices for kids in a smoke-free, family environment. Ages 3 and up. Fridays in March. 6-8 p.m. 195 B. North Perry St., Lawrenceville. 770-339-7464. $3 minimum purchase.

exhibits

The Allure of the Automobile. High Museum of Art. View 18 one-of-a-kind, custom-built cars from world class designers at this unique exhibit. Mar. 21-Jun. 20. Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Adults, $18; children 6-17, $11.

Anne Frank in the World: 1929-1945. Parkside Shopping Center. The exhibit details the life of the Frank family and others who lived in the Secret Annex, plus a brief film about Frank’s life and a replica of Anne’s room in the annex. Fifth grade and above. Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 12-4 p.m. 5920 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-370-3057. Free. 

Dr. Seuss Goes to War and More. The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. View Dr. Theodor (Seuss) Geisel’s little known political cartoons from World War II. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. 1440 Spring St., Atlanta. 678-222-3700. Adults, $10; students, $5; children 3-6, $2; under 3, free.

Orchid Daze: Towers of Flowers. Atlanta Botanical Garden. See towering columns of stunning orchids ­– the garden is home to 10,000 specimens. Through April 11. Tues.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-5859. Adults, $15; children 3-17, $12; under 3, free.

In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Travel around the world on a photographic journey of the best National Geographic photos from the magazine’s history. Through April 18. Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117. Adults, $7.50; children 4-12, $5.50; under 3, free.

Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Experience what it’s like to stand inside a tornado, simulate a tsunami, and see a volcanic eruption in Fernbank’s natural disaster exhibit. The exhibition includes animations, displays, cultural artifacts and more. Through May 2. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $15; children 3-12, $13; under 2, free.

Henri Matisse: A Celebration of French Poets and Poetry. Oglethorpe University Museum of Art. View more than 60 Matisse works of art on display at the Oglethorpe Museum. Through May 9. Tues.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. 4484 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-364-8555. $5/person.

Bodies: The Exhibition. Atlantic Station Exhibition Center. Features more than 250 real, whole and partial human body specimens, providing an up-close look inside the body’s systems. Through May 31, 2010. 265 18th St., Atlanta. 404-496-4274. Adults, $25.92; children 4-12, $17.28. 

Dialog in the Dark. Atlantic Station Exhibition Center. Experience scents, sounds, temperatures and textures in total darkness. Through May 31. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 265 18th St., Atlanta. 404-496-4274. Adults, $24; children under 12, $16. 

Planet Shark: Predator or Prey. The Georgia Aquarium. This landlocked shark exhibit includes interactive displays and models cast from real sharks. Through May. Sun.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000. Adults, $31.50; children 5-15, $23.50; under 5, free.

Cyber Chase: The Chase is On! Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. A good-versus-evil exhibit based on the PBS KIDS Go! Math mystery cartoon. Exhibit includes interactive math games that teach problem solving and reasoning. Through June 6. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. Adults and children 2 and up, $12.50.

Diana: A Celebration. Atlanta Civic Center. View more than 150 of the Princess of Wales’ personal possessions, including her wedding gown, family heirlooms, home videos and more. Through Jun. 23. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 395 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-523-6275. Adults, $18.50; children 6-17, $15.50; children 5-12, $12; under 5, free.

Your Jewish World. The Sophie Hirsh Srochi Jewish Discovery Museum. Introduces children to a wide array of Jewish culture, from South Africa to South America. Learn about different foods, costumes and more. Through July 31. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody. 678-812-4000. Free.

Marketplace

Spring Book Sale. Jim R. Miller State Park. Find hardbound and paperback books for children, young adults and adults. All proceeds will be used to purchase more books for the library. Mar. 5-7. Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. 2245 Callaway Rd., Marietta. 770-528-2342. Free.

American Craft Council Craft Show. Cobb Galleria Centre. Peruse offerings from crafters from across the country – from basketry and ceramics to furniture, jewelry, leather and more. Two popular categories at the show include “GreenCraft” and “Craft4Kids.” Mar. 12-14. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Two Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. 770-955-8000. One-day pass, $13; two-day pass, $20; under 12, free.

Decatur Organic Farmers Market. Downtown Decatur. Locally grown organic produce, flowers and organic products such as bread, jam and sauces. Wednesdays in March. 3-6 p.m. 163 Clairmont Ave., Decatur. Free.

Morningside Farmer’s Market. N. Highland Ave. Open-air farmer’s market offering organic produce. Saturdays in March. 8 a.m.-noon. 1393 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-313-5784. Free.

Virginia Highlands Market. Virginia Highlands. Market exclusively for art, handcrafted items, and home-grown produce. Saturdays and Sundays in March. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. 1017 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-845-0793. Free.

Movies

Crane Song. Cowie Weiss Theatre. Follow the migration of the Sandhill crane in this informative documentary. Mar. 6 and 7. 1 and 3 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Adults, $8; children, $5; under 2, free.

IMAX. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Forces of Nature Through May; Wild Ocean: through Mar. 11; Van Gogh: Brush With Genius: through Mar. 26; The Old Man and the Sea: through Mar. 26. See fernbankmuseum.org for show times. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $13; children ages 3-12, $11; under 3, free.

Food, Inc. Cowie Weiss Theatre. Take an insider look at the country’s food industry, it may convince you to start eating organic! Ages 10 and up. Mar. 27-28. 1 and 3 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Adults, $8; children, $5.

Nature

First Saturday Hike. Elachee Nature Center. The theme of this month’s guided hike through the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve is “Signs of Spring.” Mar. 6. 10-11:30 a.m. 2125 Elachee Dr., Gainesville. 770-535-1976. Adults, $5; children 2-12, $3; under 2, free.

New Manchester History Hike. Sweetwater Creek State Park. A mile hike that leads guests to the five-story ruins of the Civil-War era New Manchester textile mill. Climb inside the ruins and view the whitewater rapids. Mar. 6, 13, 20 and 27. 1-3 p.m. 1750 Mt. Vernon Rd., Lithia Springs. 770-732-5876. $1-2/person; parking, $5.

Family Vegetable Garden. Atlanta Botanical Garden. A hands-on class that teaches children the basics of edible gardening. Each family will take home a complete summer edible garden to plant! Mar. 13. 10 a.m.-noon. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-5859. $40 for one adult and up to two children ages 6-18.

Night Hike in the Woods. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist on a nighttime hike around the nature center, visit with a nocturnal animal and enjoy a spring campfire. Mar. 13. 7-9 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Adults, $8; children, $5; younger than 2, free.

Camping 101. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Learn the basics of camping including tent placement, safety and building a campfire. Mar. 20. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 9770 Autrey Mill Rd., Johns Creek. 678-366-3511. $10/person.

Saturday Mountain Hike. Panola Mountain State Park. Ranger-led hikes for those in good physical condition. Mar. 20. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, Stockbridge. 770-389-7801. Pre-register. $7/person; parking, $5.

Wildflower Walks. Kennesaw Mountain. Guided wildflower walks by Dr. Mary Meyer, a nature writer, photographer and wildflower expert. Mar. 20, 24 and 27. 9 a.m. and noon. Walks start from the hiking trail at Burnt Hickory Rd. and go towards Dallas Hwy. 770-427-4686. Free.

Family Bird Walk. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Beginning birders learn the basics on a guided hike with a master birder. Mar. 27. 8:30-10 a.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Adults, $8; children, $5; under 2, free.

Special Events

Snow Mountain. Stone Mountain Park. Visits to Atlanta’s Snow Mountain include snow tubing, a snow play area and a kids’ play zone. Through Mar. 7. Visit snowmountainpark.com for times. U.S. Hwy. 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690. Book tickets in advance. Adults and children ages 3-11, $25/2-hour tubing session.

Senior Paws and Furry Friends Fashion Show. Zoo Atlanta. Atlanta children will model designer children’s clothing to raise money for Senior Paws, an organization that protects abandoned, abused and senior animals. Mar. 6. 1-3 p.m. 80 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta. 404-624-9453. $25, adults; $20, children.

Southeastern Cowboy Gathering. Booth Western Arts Museum. A four-day gathering for cowboys young and old to enjoy concerts, contests, children’s activities, cooking and more. Mar. 11-14. Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit boothmuseum.org for a complete schedule. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville. 770-387-1300. Adults, $10; students, $7; children 12 and under, free. Concert tickets range from $15-$25.

Book Blast. Mall of Georgia and Gwinnett Place Mall. Family-friendly event celebrates reading with Curious George, with storytelling, activities and games and giveaways. The first 100 kids to arrive will receive Curious George fun packs with coloring books, stickers and a George mask. Curious George will be at the event to entertain guests. Mar. 12 from 1-3 p.m. at Mall of Georgia and Mar. 13 from 2-4 p.m. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Dr.; Gwinnett Place Mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth. Free.  

Harlem Globetrotters Magical Memories Tour. Philips Arena and the Arena at Gwinnett Center. The Globetrotters perform record-breaking slam dunks, and superior ball spinning skills for fans. Mar. 13. Philips Arena, 1 p.m.; Arena at Gwinnett Center, 7:30 p.m. Philips Arena: 1 Philips Dr., Atlanta. 404-878-3000. Tickets: $25-$154. The Arena at Gwinnett Center: 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Atlanta. 770-813-7500. Tickets, $26-$100.  

Let’s Go Fly a Kite. Dunwoody Nature Center. Construct kites from natural materials with the family and celebrate the arrival of spring. Mar. 13. 10 a.m.-noon. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody. 770-394-3322. $8/child.

Second Sundays: Experience Africa. The High Museum of Art. Enjoy African dance, art and storytelling inside the High Museum. Mar. 14. 1-4 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Adults, $18; children 6-17, $11; under 6, free. 

Bitty Bear’s Story Time. American Girl at North Point Mall. Preschoolers and parents can enjoy storytelling, art activities and a treat. Ages 3 and up. Mar. 18. 10:30 a.m. 1202 North Point Circle, Alpharetta. 877-247-5223. $10/person.

Atlanta Parent Magazine’s Camp Expo. Perimeter Mall. Preview the best camp offerings in Metro Atlanta. Mar. 20, 11-4 p.m. 4440 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta. 678-222-1915. Free.

Let’s Go Fly a Kite. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Make your own kite as you celebrate the arrival of spring. Materials provided. Ages 7 and up. Mar. 21. 1-2:30 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Pre-register. Members, $5/person; non-members, $10/person.

Touch-A-Truck. Kennesaw’s Historic Train Depot. Exhibition of trucks and specialty vehicles are on display for kids to explore – they can climb into the driver’s seat, honk the horn and pretend to steer. Mar. 21. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 2828 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-422-9714. Free.

Alpharetta Children’s Festival. Alpharetta Community Center. Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, train rides, inflatables and more. Mar. 27. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta. 678-297-6165. Free.

Atlanta Opera Family Day. The Atlanta Opera Center. Children can watch performances of The Ugly Duckling, try out the instrument petting zoo and the interactive costume shop, participate in arts and crafts and more. Ages 5-9. Mar. 27. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1575 Northside Dr., Atlanta. 404-881-8801. $5/person.

storytelling

Children’s Garden Storybook Time. Atlanta Botanical Garden. Children of all ages will enjoy stories of trees, bees, butterflies, flowers and frogs. Mar. 3. 10:30-11 a.m. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-5859. 10:30-11 a.m. Adults, $15; children 3-17, $12; under 3, free.

Story Time by the River. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Storytelling using books, finger-plays and crafts. Ages 3-5. Mar. 3. 10-11 a.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Adults, $8; children, $5; under 2, free.

Uncle Grampa’s Hoo-Dilly Storytime. Dad’s Garage Theatre Company. In this hilarious storytelling experience, kids in the audience help dictate the story to the Hoo-Dilly gang, by choosing characters, giving suggestions and telling jokes. Ages 2-8. Mar. 6 and 13, 11:30 a.m. 280 Elizabeth St., Atlanta. Adults, $6; kids, $4; under 2, free.

Storytelling. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Exciting stories about the natural world. Ages 3 and up. Mar. 13. Noon. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $15; children 3-12, $13.

 

Family Storytelling. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Nationally recognized librarian Anne Wallace presents the Georgia Multi-County Youth Storytellers. Mar. 26. 7 p.m. 980 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta. 404-872-5338. Adults, $3; children, $1.

Storytime at Little Shop. Little Shop of Stories. Storytelling, crafts, songs and treats. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Tuesdays, 11 a.m.; Thursdays, 7 p.m. 133A East Court Sq., Decatur. 404-373-6300. Free. 

Tales for Toddlers. Bean Head Toys. Stories are read in the indoor tree house. Following storytime, kids can make a small craft to take home. Thursdays in March. 10:30 a.m. 220 Johnson Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-851-2980. Free.

Wren’s Nest Storytelling. The Wren’s Nest. Wren’s Nest Ramblers host a storytelling session every Saturday afternoon in Mar. 1 p.m. 1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta. 404-753-7735. Adults, $8; students, $7; children, $5.

For Parents

Car Seat Safety Class. Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Learn how to secure an infant in a car seat correctly. Mar. 8. 2 p.m. 1279 Hwy. 54 West, Conf. Room A. 770-719-7290. $10/person.

ExceptionalOPS. Fayetteville. Monthly meetings for parents of children with AD/HD, Dyslexia, Autism, Asperger’s and more. The workshops will present parents with educational information and different experts each month. Children are welcome with their parents. Mar. 9. 7 p.m. 100 Governor’s Trace, Suite 107. 770-631-1035. Free. 

The Parenting Conversation. North Avenue Presbyterian Church. Conference led by keynote speaker Sue Miller about how to be a better parent. The two-day conference also includes a live concert from Echoing Angels and three classes. Mar. 19-20. Fri., 4:30-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 607 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-875-0431. $30/person; $50/couple.

Moms in Motion Fitness Class. Maternity Center at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Fitness class for mom and expectant moms. Tuesdays and Thursdays in Mar. 5:45-6:30 p.m. 1250 Hwy. 54 West, Suite 200, Fayetteville. 770-719-7290. $25/month.

theater

Alice in Wonderland. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Adaptation of the play by the Shakespeare Studio in the historic summer house. Mar. 5-6, 12-13. 6:30 p.m. 9770 Autrey Mill Rd., Johns Creek. 678-366-3511. Visit autreymill.org for ticket prices.

Dear Ruth. Act1 Theatre. A young girl carries on a romantic correspondence with an overseas soldier using the name of her older sister. See what happens when he returns from war, and sets out to find his pen pal – who doesn’t know that he exists! Mar. 5-27. Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. 770-751-0033. Adults, $15; children 12 and under, $12.

Rainforest Adventures. Center for Puppetry Arts. Experience a day in the life of more than 30 exotic plants and animals, such as snakes, monkeys, and tropical plants. Through Mar. 7. Visit puppet.org for show times. 1404 Spring St., Atlanta. 404-873-3391. Adults and children 2 and up, $16.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales. Center for Puppetry Arts. Enjoy the classic story of the three brave goats and the troll under the bridge, the story of a tree frog from Puerto Rico and more! Through Mar. 7. Tues.-Fri., 10:30 and noon; Sat., 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; Sun., 1 and 3 p.m. 1404 Spring St., Atlanta. 404-873-3089. Member, $9; non-members, $16.

Little One Inch. Center for Puppetry Arts. Heroic (and tiny) Little One Inch sets off in a rice bowl boat to save Japan from an evil ogre. Mar. 9-21. Tues.-Fri., 10 and 11:30 a.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.; 1 and 3 p.m.; Sun., 1 and 3 p.m. 1404 Spring St., Atlanta. 404-873-3391. Adults and children 2 and up, $16.

To Kill a Mockingbird. Towne Lake Arts Center. Harper Lee’s famous book comes to life as a part of the Big Read in Cherokee County. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts. Mar. 9-27. Fri. and Sat., 7:30 p.m. 6576 Commerce Pkwy., Woodstock. 678-494-4251. Adults, $11; students, $9. 

The Phantom Tollbooth. The Art Place at Mountain View. Milo’s adventure begins when a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room. Mar. 11-14. Thurs.-Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 and 6 p.m. 3330 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta. 678-560-8001. Tickets, $7.

Children’s Playhouse Selection. Aurora Children’s Playhouse. Mar. 13: Celtic Music for Kids; Mar. 20, The Big Bad, Little Red, Pig Show; Mar. 27: Cinderella. All shows are at 10 a.m. 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. Tickets, $7.

Fiddler on the Roof. Cobb Energy Centre. Classic musical featuring the songs “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” Mar. 16-21. Tues.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 and 7:30 p.m. 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. 770-916-2800. Tickets, $15-$58.

Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. Blackwell Playhouse. Stage adaptation of the Disney movie about the lucky street beggar from Agrabah. Mar. 19-Apr. 10. Sat., 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 3378 Canton Rd., Marietta. 678-213-3311. $12/person.

RENT. Kudzu Playhouse. Famous Broadway musical set in New York’s East Village in the early 90’s that follows the lives of seven friends through hardships such as AIDS . Through Mar. 21. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. 10743 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell. 770-594-1020. Adults, $18; students, $16.

Mulan. The Alliance Theatre. Based on the popular Disney movie; the exciting and heroic tale of a brave young girl. Through  Mar. 21. Sat.-Sun., 1 and 3:30 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4650. Adults, $30; children, $20.

Three Little Pigs. Center for Puppetry Arts. The classic story of the three little pigs told by the wolf. Mar. 23-Apr. 11. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; Sun., 1 and 3 p.m. 1404 Spring St., Atlanta. 404-873-3391. Tickets, $16/person.

13 the Musical. Milton Center Theater. Follow New York teen Evan Goldman as he moves to Indiana and struggles to fit in at his new high school. This funny, high-energy performance is for teens and adults. Mar. 25-27. Thurs.-Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 86 School Dr., Alpharetta. 678-620-3500. Tickets, $13.

Paul Bunyan and the Tall Tale Medicine Show. Center for Puppetry Arts. Listen to twangy tunes as you learn about Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. Mar. 30-May 23. Tues.-Fri., 10 and 11:30 a.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 1404 Spring St., Atlanta. 404-873-3391. Tickets, $16/person.

Lookingglass Alice. Alliance Theatre. Topsy-turvy, timeless tale of the little girl who goes through the looking glass and becomes a queen. Marvel at the reinvented stage as Alice floats, falls and flies through the theater. Mar. 31-May 2. Visit alliancetheatre.org for show times. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Tickets, $20-$45.

Beyond Atlanta

Peaches to Beaches Yard Sale. Along Hwy. 341 and Hwy. 74. Follow the 200-mile yard sale from the town of Culloden all the way down towards Jekyll Island. The sale includes fresh fruit stands and typical yard sales. Mar. 12-13. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit peachestobeaches.com for a full list of sale locations. 912-367-7731. Free.

Hubble 3D Movie. Tennessee Aquarium. Journey through the galaxies of space in IMAX 3D and explore the Hubble Space Telescope’s legacy on space exploration, narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio. Mar. 19. See tnaqua.com for show times. 201 Chestnut St., Chattanooga. 800-262-0695. Adults, $8.50; children 3-12, $6.

Festival of Nations. Dollywood. Celebrate the Rhythms of the World with the new show Drum, plus dramatic music and dancing, food and arts and crafts from around the world. Mar. 27-Apr. 25. Mon.-Fri. (closed Tues.) 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, Tenn. 800-365-5996. Adults, $55.90; children ages 4-11, $44.70.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

 

 

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