Back again with another week of awesome, cheap activities to keep those long summer days fun. For the next seven days, Frugal FunMom has found a garden tour, an exercise course and a retro museum, and even a way to start your 4th of July early. Don’t let the heat get the best of you – jump right in!
Saturday, June 25
See An Artillery Demonstration! Come on down to Kennesaw Mountain and learn about the weapons used during the Civil War. There will also be a live demonstration of the firing of artillery and the firing of a canon. The demonstration will be held in the Visitor Center front field.
Cost: Free
Time: 1:00 a.m., noon, 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Location: 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw, 30152
For more info: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-listing.htm?eventID=25263
Sunday, June 26
Come Play at Abernathy’s Art Park! Come out and enjoy the playable art at the Playable Art Park. There are six art installations, all for kids to play on and crawl over. One is a swing set; the rest are primarily for climbing, sliding, and having fun.
Cost: Free
Time: Dawn – Dusk
Location: Playable Art Park, 70 Abernathy Road NW, Sandy Springs
For more info: artsandysprings.org/artss-in-the-open/now-playing/
Monday, June 27
Take A Garden Tour! Begin your day with a tour of the historic gardens at Barrington Hall. The tour is led by staff horticulturist Janet Rigsby and begins at the main house back porch. Reservations are not necessary but are appreciated. Please call 770-640-3855 to make a reservation.
Cost: Free
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell, 30075
For more info: http://www.roswellgov.com/discover-us/southern-trilogy-historic-house-museums/barrington-hall/exhibits-events
Tuesday, June 28
Challenge Your Kids to a Parcourse! Drop your devices and get moving at the East Marietta Library’s indoor parkour obstacle course. Discover how fit you feel as you make your way through a series of fun physical and mental activities. No registration required. Ages 5 and up with caregivers.
Cost: Free
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
For more info: http://www.cobbcat.org/event/east-marietta-library-parcourse/
Wednesday, June 29
Visit the Waffle House Museum! The Waffle House Museum is the site of the very first Waffle House restaurant, which opened in 1955. Step back in time when you walk into the restaurant, which has been restored to its original appearance and features Waffle House memorabilia from the past 60 years. Be sure to call at least two days in advance to schedule your visit!
Cost: Free
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Waffle House Museum, 2719 East College Avenue, Decatur, 30030
To make a reservation, call 770-326-7086. For more info: http://www.wafflehouse.com/waffle-house-museum/
Thursday, June 30
Take a Walk! Come explore the Sweet Auburn Historic District, home of the Civil Rights Movement. Known as the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sweet Auburn offers engaging and interesting sites for the family. Check out Dr. King’s birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the burial sites of King and his wife, and much more!
Cost: Free
Time: Dawn – Dusk
Location: along Auburn Avenue, generally between Courtland St. and I-75/85 in downtown Atlanta
For more info: www.nps.gov/nr/travel/atlanta/aub.htm
Friday, July 1
Enjoy an American Celebration Concert! See the Johnson Ferry Choir and Orchestra with an ice cream social following the performance. Bring a carton of your favorite ice cream to the Fellowship Hall prior to the concert (not required) and return afterwards to enjoy!
Cost: Free
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, 30068
For more info: http://www.johnsonferry.org/default.aspx?page=4066&occurrenceId=238268&profileId=9978
