Summer Bucket List: Week 5
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Celebrate America! This week learn about America's history at the Center for Civil and Human Rights, get your need for speed at K1, play Statue of Liberty with a fun craft, honor our Nation's flag and enjoy the fireworks at Cauble Park.
Center for Civil and Human Rights
Make history real with Atlanta’s own engaging cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s Global Human Rights Movements. Explore the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Plus, this weekend (and every first full weekend of every month) Bank of America and Merrill Lynch credit card holders receive one free admission.
Admission $15 adults, $13 students, $10 ages 3-12, free for age 2 and younger. 678-999-8990; civilandhumanrights.org. 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta
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K1 Speed
Get your motors running with an authentic racing experience. Enjoy the thrill of high performance electric go-karts. This indoor karting center offers an authentic racing experience. All junior racers must be at least 48” tall and adults must be at least 4’10” to race. These European-designed electric karts reach speeds of 45 miles per hour. Mon.-Thurs., noon-10 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 1625 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth. Prices vary depending on experience; starting at $20. 678-367-2857. k1speed.com
Patriotic Hat Craft
Materials:
paper plate
scissors
blue paint
paint brush
red & white cardstock cut into triangles
white star cut outs or stickers
glue
double sided foam mounting dots
thin elastic
tape
hole punch
For step-by-step instructions visit:
http://www.tutusteaparties.com/2014/05/paper-plate-craft-4th-of-july-hat.html
Raise the Flag
If You Have a Flag
Break out the stars and stripes and assemble the family for a flag ceremony. Let everyone place the flag in a holder or raise it on a flagpole together, then have your kids lead a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Don’t Own a Flag?
Lead the kids in a rousing rendition of George M. Cohan’s “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” You can find versions of the song and lyrics on youtube.com. Cohan also wrote “I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy,” another fun, patriotic song. (And put buying a flag on you to-do list for next year’s celebration; you can find one for as little as $15.)
Make a Flag
Help your kids make their own flags out of construction paper, then glue the flags to sticks and wave them as you celebrate the day.
July Fourth Concert and Fireworks at Cauble Park
Celebrate Independence Day at the July Fourth Concert and Fireworks at Cauble Park. Live music in the afternoon, followed by fireworks at dark. Food, inflatables and more. July 4. 4-10 p.m. 4425 Beach St., Acworth. 770-917-1234. Free.
While you’re there check out the playground. This nature-themed playground includes a climbing rock, 24-foot tower, swings, and a ramp-based structure for younger kids. Older kids get plenty of challenges and exploration.
