Read Across America Day

Photo Credit | Center for Puppetry Arts

With Read Across America Day on March 2, plenty of Seuss-inspired shows and events are happening across Atlanta.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
March 2. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cat in the Hat meet and greet, Dr. Seuss story read aloud, scavenger hunt, make your own Lorax tree and more. Atlanta. 404-659-5437. $15.95-$18.95; younger than 1, free.

National Read Across America Day Celebration
Atlantic Station Central Park
March 2. 4-7 p.m.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and the joy of reading. Meet Cat in the Hat, storytimes and a presentation from Center for Puppetry Arts. 1380 Atlantic Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-410-4010. Free. 

Seuss at the Symphony
Atlanta Symphony Hall
March 4. 3 p.m.
Join Sam-I-Am and the gang to meet Seuss at the Symphony. Watch as the timeless Dr. Seuss story, Green Eggs and Ham, comes to life on stage along with other selections. Atlanta. 404-733-5000. $16.34-$21.78.

The Cat in the Hat
Center for Puppetry Arts
March 20-May 13.
The timeless tale will come to life and take families on a mischievous adventure filled with plenty of rhymes, wit and tricks. See Cat, Thing One and Thing Two and more of your favorite scenes from the book. Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $19.50.

Suessome Twosome!
Conant Center for the Performing Arts
March 24. 11 a.m.-noon.
An easy to understand introduction to the world of opera presented by Capitol City Opera Company that brings two well known Dr. Seuss books to life. Atlanta. 678-301-8013. $11.53 per person.

Also check with local libraries for special Read Across America Day events.