Hey, Moms. Have you started planning your weekend activities yet? Have no worries, we have plenty of choices for you. This is the weekend for famous birthdays: Elmo turns 3, and Dr. Seuss turns 107! Check out your local Borders and library branches for celebrations.
This is also a great weekend for going to the circus, as we have two in town: UniverSoul and Barnum & Bailey. Also, this is the last week of Black History Month, so there is bound to be an activity near your neighborhood for your family to attend. So grab your kids and go find something great to do!
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When: 2 p.m., Saturday Feb. 26.
Where: Borders, The Mall at Stonecrest, 8000 Mall Parkway, Lithonia, GA 30038. (678) 526-2550
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Why: Celebrate Elmo's third birthday with music, stories and crafts. This will not be a character event, but your child will still have tons of fun!
Pricing: Free!
Lowe's Build It Clinic: "Pull Back #48 Race Car"
When: 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26
Where: Call your local Lowe's to see if they are hosting this event. Not all stores participate, but most do.
Why: Have some bonding time with your son or daughter while learning a valuable life skill. Plus, they get to take home a really cool race car that they built themselves!
Pricing: Free! Go online to register.
UniverSoul Circus at Turner Field
When: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24-25; 12 p.m.; 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m, and 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27. (These are your best bet times. There are other show times, but those are either sold out, or nearly sold out.)
Where: Green Lot, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, GA. UniverSoul: (800) 316-7439; Ticketmaster: (800) 745-3000
Why: Your whole family will enjoy this fantastic, energetic circus event. There will be acrobatics, wild animals, and amazing tricks of all kinds.
Pricing: $12 and up, children younger than 11 months are free. (Prices are subject to change and are based on availability.) Go onlinefor tickets.
Meet "Cat in the Hat" at Five Forks Library
When: 1:30 p.m., Friday Feb. 25.
Where: 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770) 978-5154
Why: Come hear Dr. Seuss' stories told to all. "Cat In The Hat" will make an appearance at this library branch to help celebrate Dr. Seuss' upcoming birthday on March 2. Bring your camera, and get your child's picture with this famous mischief maker!
Pricing: Free!
Mom Tip: If your child is afraid of characters in costume, it may be best to sit this one out.
When: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26.
Where: Lawrenceville Female Seminary, 455 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville , GA 30046. (770)822-5178
Why: Celebrate the last week of Black History Month by visiting the Lawrenceville Female Seminary in the Historic Town Square. There will be three hour-long presentations of African-American heritage. Storytelling, gospel spirituals, visual displays, speakers, and children's activities will immerse your family in a multi-sensory experience.
Pricing: $5 per person. Call to register or go online.
