LEGO, LEGO Everywhere

LEGOLAND Discovery Center

There is so much to do with this classic childhood staple. Check out our ideas for making the most of the brick experience!

Get Creative

Kids can use their imaginations and go wild with LEGO bricks. Some kids prefer a little structure; here are some ideas to get them started.

Drop your Minifigures from great heights with a coffee filter parachute. Start by coloring the parachute with water-based markers, and then paint water over the markers to help them blend together. Punch two holes in each side of the parachute. Cut two pieces of equal length string, and tie to your parachute and your Minifigure before launching. Find full instructions at hunnyimhomediy.com.

Build a LEGO catapult with Little Bins for Little Hands. You’ll need a large base plate; a small plate; 2×2, 2×4 bricks; 1×2, 1×4, 1×6 bricks; rubber bands; 4×4 plate; 2×12 flats; 2×8 bricks and 2×2 brick. After building, see how far you can launch marshmallows. Find full instructions at littlebinsforlittlehands.com. You can also download a free brick-themed calendar for a daily building challenge for one month.

Use LEGO bricks, a LEGO Minifigure and a piece of thick string to create a zipline. Build a cage to hold the Minifigure and include a hole on the top for the string. Tie the string to areas that are stationary and higher up; check out the different ideas for making the zipline a science experiment. Find full instructions at mombrite.com.

Have a tween or teen who really loves LEGO bricks and is interested in a challenge? Find building instructions for a typewriter, grand piano, pop-up book, globe, flower bouquet and more at lego.com.

For creativity anywhere: Build wherever you want with Peel-and-Stick Baseplates. Stick these 10×10 plates anywhere – on a table, a laptop desk or storage box – to entertain your kids with LEGOs wherever they want to play.

Put Them Away

Are bricks taking over your home? When your kid is finished playing or building for the day, these products will help you store them in an organized way.

From Creative QT, the compact SlideAway Toy Storage Organizer & Play Mat allows your kids to spread out the mat for play, and then pull the drawstring handles together when finished for easy storage. $49.99 at amazon.com.

Store LEGOs and other toys with the TROFAST from IKEA. This wooden bookcase comes with plastic boxes for storing that you can also remove and carry around the playroom. $75.99 at ikea.com.

The Container Store’s LEGO 3-Tier Drawer Organizer with Baseplate allows your kids to store LEGOs in the attached drawers, while building creations on the baseplate on top. $49.99 at containerstore.com.

Display your kid’s favorite Minifigures with the KKU Display Case. The case can exhibit up to 35 Minifigures, and the clear acrylic makes them easy to see while keeping them dust-free until your child is ready to play again. $16.99 at amazon.com.

LEGO Discovery Center

Around Town

One of the coolest things about LEGO is that the small pieces can be become enormous and elaborate builds!

Find tons of LEGO-themed excitement at LEGO Discovery Center in Buckhead. Play with the interactive Atlanta cityscape in MINILAND, zap trolls and skeletons and save the princess with Kingdom Quest, race brick-built cars in The Great LEGO Race VR Experience, discover insider tips to building at LEGO Master Builder Academy, and so much more.

Buy, Sell and Trade

Here’s a great shop for LEGO lovers.

If your child is looking for a specific set or Minifigure, look no further than Atlanta Brick Company. This retailer allows you to buy, sell or trade sets and parts, including vintage and hard-to-find sets. Shop online at atlbrick.com or instore at their Newnan location.

-Emily Webb