Summer is here and we want to eliminate the statement, “I'm Bored”. We're giving you a bucket list of places to go, things to do and ways to get crafty this summer.

Plus, we're giving away great prizes each week. Click here to enter. 

Check back every week for a new list of items. Too busy or not in town that week? Not a problem, you can view each week here. This week starts off with a trip to Mercier Ochards for some family fun, this week's summer movies and festivals. Now let's get started! 

Mercier Orchards

Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge is definitely worth the drive if you’re looking for something fun to do this summer. This family owned and operated orchard offers a bakery, deli, and now produces in-store hard cider and wine. Mom and Dad will like the new winery area that offers you a chance to taste their home grown and bottled cider.

Mercier Orchards also offers children bakery classes (enjoy making pizza and dessert for Father’s Day for only $25 for the first child, and $20 for siblings. Reservations required) U-Fish events and an annual tractor show.

Their popular seasonal U-Picks include blueberries followed by peaches, then later in the season, blackberries, apples, pumpkins and more! Mercier Orchards is kicking off their Blueberry U-Pick on June 11th, weather permitting.

For more information call 800-361-7731 or go online at www.mercier-orchards.com.

Kids Summer Movies

Some movie theaters offer discounted kid prices this summer for $2 or less. Here is what is showing this week.

Studio Movie Grill in Duluth and Alpharetta (Mon.-Fri.): Madagascar 3 at 11 a.m. for $1.

CineMark in Fayetteville (Tues.-Thurs.): June 7-9, Paddington at 10 a.m. for $1.

Regal Summer Movie Express (Tues. & Wed.):  June 7 & 8, The LEGO Movie and Max at 10 a.m. for $1.  Multiple locations.

Park 12 Cinemas in Marietta (Tues. & Thurs.): June 7 & 9, Home at 10 a.m. for $1.50. Popcorn and drinks, $1.50 each.

Aurora Cineplex in Roswell (weekdays only): ending June 9, Minions; June 10-15, The LEGO Movie. Movies start at 10 a.m. for $2. Snack pak, $3.

Firefly Bottle Craft

Supplies
One 20 ounce green plastic soda bottle, empty and cleaned out (label removed)
One glow stick
Three 12 inch pipe cleaners in green or black, for the legs
One 12 inch pipe cleaner in gold, silver, or black (for the antennae)
Two yellow pony beads (for the eyes)
Construction paper or card stock (for thorax and wings)
Glue
Scissors
Black paint
Clear tape

Click here to learn how to make this craft. 

Free Museums

Plenty of fun museums in metro Atlanta are absolutely free, all the time, among them the Georgia Capitol Museum and Tour, where kids learn about government history and lawmaking; Oakland Cemetery, where notable Georgians including Gone with the Wind author Margaret Mitchell are buried; the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Site, which includes his boyhood home; the Marietta Fire Museum and the Roswell Fire Museum, where fire fighting history comes alive and antique fire trucks are just part of the artifacts that fascinate kids.

Dragon Boat Festival

This Chinese holiday commemorates the life of scholar Qu Yuan (Chu Yuan) June 11-12. Participate in the fun traditions with a performance by the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company (authentic Chinese dances and dazzling costumes, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.), Special Storytime: Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival by Sanmu Tang (Sat., noon and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.), Chinese Fan Dance and Dragon Boat Parade (3 p.m.), and create your own floating dragon boat in the Art Studio (11 a.m.-4 p.m.).
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-659-5437.
Admission: $14.95 per person; children younger than 1, free. childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Lavender Festival

Experience all things lavender this weekend, June 11, at Barrington Hall during the 6th Annual Roswell Lavender Festival. Try out food samples like lemon-lavender ice cream (1 p.m.), lavender bread pudding (2 p.m.), or lavender fudge (3 p.m.), or test your relaxation skills in the Zen Zone. Mom and Dad can also enjoy lavender beer and a live demonstration of essential oils or bath salts, while the kids enjoy the children activities in the kid zone. Food trucks and booths will be available for lunch.

Admission is free and free parking is available at Roswell Presbyterian Church with a shuttle service to the festival. Festival starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.