Fun Things to Do This Week
By Emily Webb . January 18, 2021
License to Chill at Margaritaville
Enjoy an exciting week of activities with these virtual and in-person events.
January 18
Virtual Events
- 10 a.m.: South Cobb Regional Library’s Storytime at Home
- 11 a.m.: Fulton County Library System’s Streaming Storytime
- 3 p.m.: Creative Corner: Pop-up Greeting Cards with Gwinnett County Public Library
- 5 p.m.: Zumba Kids with Access Management
- 5:30 p.m.: Dr. King Day Celebration for Kids with Just Be You Performing Arts & Production Studios
After School Special: Fun Activities
- Honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with these events and virtual programs.
- Learn more about the values of King and celebrate his legacy.
- Make this Magic Foaming Snowman from Fun at Home with Kids.
January 19
Virtual Events
- 10 a.m.: Kids Winter Take-Home Craft with Peachtree City Library
- 10 a.m.: Mountain View Regional Library’s Valentines for Seniors
- 3:30 p.m.: It’s a Game Show! A Silly Puppet Production with Gwinnett County Public Library
- 4:30 p.m.: Cobb Public Library System’s Keep Cobb Beautiful
- 6 p.m.: All Ages Open Mic with DeKalb County Public Library
After School Special: Fun Activities
- Explore Zoo Atlanta and learn together with Adventure Cubs.
- Create this 3D Penguin Paper Toy from Easy Peasy and Fun.
- For dinner, warm up by making this Minestrone Soup from Super Healthy Kids.
January 20
Virtual Events
- 2 p.m.: Fulton County Library System’s Maker Wednesday: Cardboard Tube Penguins
- 2:30 p.m.: Summers Night Flight Free Painting with The Happy Canvas
- 3 p.m.: Hello/Xin chào with Gwinnett County Public Library
- 3:30 p.m.: StoryART Storytime with DeKalb County Public Library
- 6 p.m.: The Princess Party Co.’s Princess Storytime
After School Special: Fun Activities
- Incorporate these practices at home to help your child prepare for preschool.
- Stay active indoors by playing this Land, Sea and Air game from What Do We Do All Day.
- Decorate indoor spaces with these 3D Paper Snowflakes from Happy Hooligans.
January 21
Virtual Events
- 10:30 a.m.: Conyers-Rockdale Library’s Storytime
- 2 p.m.: Fulton County Library System’s Imagination Station
- 4:30 p.m.: Snowman Tea Light Craft with Gwinnett County Public Library
- 6 p.m.: Kitty Painting for Kids with Brush & Cork
- 7 p.m.: Family Trivia Night: Food-themed with The Whaling Museum & Education Center
After School Special: Fun Activities
- Enjoy a virtual performance from the Alliance Theatre focusing on the seasonal sounds of winter.
- Have the kids get creative with ice painting from Powerful Mothering.
- For dinner, work together to make these Pizza Pinwheels from Rainy Day Mum.
January 22
Virtual Events
- 9:30 a.m.: Mediation & EQ Mindfulness Class by Conscious Gen
- 10 a.m.: Center for Puppetry Arts’ The Little Red Hen & the Grain of Wheat
- 10 a.m.: Wondertree Kids Live Family Jam Party
- 10:30 a.m.: Fractal Flakes with Gwinnett County Public Library
- 11 a.m.: Streaming Storytime with Fulton County Library
After School Special: Fun Activities
- Get fit with these full body exercises for kids from Little Sports.
- Recycle items in your home to create this Alligator Affirmation Box from Crayon Box Chronicles.
- Explore the sense by going on a winter scavenger hunt with these tips from Hike It Baby.
For the Weekend
- Enjoy pirate-themed activities and play at Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s Pirate Day.
- Play in the snow and ice at Margaritaville’s License to Chill Snow Island.
- Practice your moves at these ice skating rinks around Atlanta.
- Head outside to view wild animals at these zoos and parks.
- Saturday is National Reading Day. Encourage reading with our favorite books of 2020.
