Fun Things to Do This Week

Have a memorable summer with these virtual events and exciting activities.

August 3

Virtual Events

• 10 a.m.: Babies/Toddler/Preschool Weekly Challenge with Gwinnett County Public Library
• 1 p.m.: MODA’s Week-Long Scratch in Space Studio
• 2 p.m.: Fulton County Library’s Kids’ Kitchen
• 6 p.m.: West African Dance with Ailey Extension
• 6:30 p.m.: Virtual Yoga at The Battery ATL

Activities Under the Summer Sun

• Today is National Watermelon Day. Celebrate with a watermelon smoothie for breakfast and this pinwheel craft from Kids Craft Room.
• Check out Highlights@Home for themed activities to host summer camp at home.
• Through Aug. 15, celebrate animals with Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s themed sessions, including animal yoga, learning about the animal kingdom, creating animal puppets and more.

August 4

Virtual Events

• 10 a.m.: Spruill Center for the Arts’ Watercolor Demonstration
• 1 p.m.: Get Crafty with Lynn Lilly & Crayola on Facebook
• 2 p.m.: DeKalb County Public Library’s Virtual Qi Fitness for Families
• 4 p.m.: Virtual Trivia with The Whaling Museum & Education Center
• 7 p.m.: Cody’s Crafting Corner with Aurora Theatre

Activities Under the Summer Sun

• Celebrate Clouded Leopard Day with Zoo Atlanta.
• Start the conversation about racism with the help of these books for kids and tweens.
• Help your kids get fit with Little Sports’ video workouts.

August 5

Virtual Events

• 11 a.m.: Country Music Hall of Fame’s Songwriting 101
• 3 p.m.: DeKalb County Public Library’s Let’s Craft Together
• 3:30 p.m.: Kids Cardio Dance Party with Ailey Extension
• 7:30 p.m.: Aurora Theatre’s Cyber Stage
• 8 p.m.: Yoga for Beginners with Level3

Activities Under the Summer Sun

• For a delicious and colorful treat, make this Rainbow Ice Lolly from Rainy Day Mum.
• Play a game of virtual bingo with Cobb County’s Parks and Recreation.
• Challenge STEAM skills with this DIY Waldorf Square Puzzle from Rhythms of Play.

August 6

Virtual Events

• 10 a.m.: Virtual Exhibit Tour with Spruill Center for the Arts
• 11 a.m.: Aurora Storytime with Aurora Theatre
• 2 p.m.: Fulton County Library’s Imagination Station
• 3 p.m.: Gwinnett County Public Library’s Virtual Storytime Afternoon
• 6 p.m.: The Princess Party Co.’s Princess Storytime

Activities Under the Summer Sun

• Buy a Donut Decorating Kit from DaVinci’s Donuts for a delicious breakfast.
• Cool off at these splash pads, pools and water playgrounds.
• Have your kids put on their own play of one of Aesop’s Fables with these shadow puppets from Adventure In A Box.

August 7

Virtual Events

• 3 p.m.: Gwinnett County Public Library’s Wizardry Workshop
• 3 p.m.: Fulton County Library’s All Booked Up
• 4 p.m.: Kids Move Improv with Second Star to the Right Bookstore
• 6:30 p.m.: Dance Cardio with Ailey Extension
• 7 p.m.: DeKalb County Public Library’s 1st Friday Musical Bookings

Activities Under the Summer Sun

• Find a new family favorite and enjoy a movie night in with these streaming services.
• This weekend is your last chance to see life-size dinosaurs at the Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru.
• Catch The Center for Puppetry Arts’ virtual show features the Three Billy Goats Gruff, Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs.

For the Weekend

• See “Frozen II” on an outdoor big screen with Kennesaw’s Parks and Recreation.
• Learn all about sharks at Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s special themed Saturday event.
• Celebrate the end of summer with canoeing, crafts, outdoor skill demonstrations and more with Chattahoochee Nature Center.
• Enjoy art and free admission with the High Museum of Art’s Second Sunday.
• Challenge your kids to a game of mini golf at these putt putt courses.