Grab and Go: Things to Do With the Kids This Weekend

Your  Nearby Spring Break Destination

What: Stone Mountain "Spring FUN Break"

When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., April 1 -9

Where: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. Attraction areas include: Cross Roads, The Plantation, Dogwood Venue, Memorial Lawn and more.

Why Go: Stone Mountain is offering tons of great family activities for the week of Spring Break.  Story time, crafts, Veggie-Tales movies, live entertainment, Sky Hike , "Journey to the Center of the Earth 4-D" movie,  laser show, train ride, putt-putt, live entertainment and more. There are some new events going on this year, too. Farm animals will be strutting their stuff  and showing off their tricks in the Plantation Venue.  At  the Dogwood Venue,  there will be live baby animals on display for children to hold and cuddle. Please check the "Spring Fun Break" Schedule and the "Live Entertainment" Schedule for showtimes and more information.

Pricing: Daily Parking Fee ($10) or Annual Parking Pass Required ($35). Individual event fees apply, $9 and up. Or, to attend all the special events for free, purchase either a daily Family Value Pass ($119-$149 for a family of 4) or an annual Mountain Membership Pass ($192 for a family of 4).  Also, "Family Escape Packages" ($179-$199), which include two-day Spring Fun Break Passes, hotel stay, and  breakfast are also available.

Mom Tip: Get a $5 coupon at Kroger good towards the Mountain Membership Pass. Also, buy your passes online for additional savings.

Make an Easter Craft

What: 

When: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday, April 2

Where: Michael's in Snellville, 1977 Scenic Highway N Suite G, Snellville, GA 30078. (770) 979-5667

Michael's in Tucker, 4000 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084. (678) 280-1012 

Why Go: If you've got crafty kids on your hands then this will be a great way to spend your Saturday morning with them. Kids will turn a 7" craft egg into a beautiful, whimsical, or silly Easter egg. Decorations will be provided. Great for pre-school and elementary aged children.

Pricing: $5 per egg while supplies last.

Fish Fry

What:  

When: 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fridays through April 15

Where: ,  722 Rockbridge Road SW, Lilburn, GA 30047. (770) 923-7283. Directions here.

Why Go: Enjoy neighborly fellowship, spiritual fellowship, and southern-style home-cooking all in one place! The "Lenten Friday FishFrys" includes fried catfish, hush puppies, macaroni and cheese, potato casserole and more. You will not leave hungry!

Pricing: Adults: $8, Kids (6-12): $5, kids 5 and under are free.

Hear Blue Grass Music

What: P

When: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 2 (Music from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

Where: Clarkston Community Center, 3701 College Ave, Clarkston, GA 30021

Why Go:  Do some good for your community and enjoy a little music, food, and fun while you're at it. This annual Bluegrass Festival helps support WRFG, a local, non-profit radio station known for playing local and international music of all kinds.  This event will feature local Bluegrass bands such as "Tucker Station String Band", "The Mosier Brothers", and more.  Food and craft vendors will be there, too.  Full list of performers online. Call for more information. 404-523-3471

Pricing: Adults are $12 in advance tickets or $15 at door. WRFG member are $12. Students and seniors are $6. Kids under 6 are free.  All proceeds go to WRFG 89.3 FM.

Jump Start your Family's Fitness Training

What:  Grand Opening in Snellville

When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, April 2

Where: CrossFit ICONZ, 2073 Westside Court, Suite A, Snellville, GA 30078. (678) 758-6833

Why Go: CrossFit is opening in Snellville and is inviting your whole family to come out to see what they are all about.  Their cross-style training provides tailor-made work-outs blending agility, endurance, flexibility and more into every session.  This makes CrossFit a unique place to bring your whole family, as they can work with everyone, regardless of age or fitness level.

Bonus: Participate in a WOD (Work Out of the Day) for a chance to win a three-day/two-night vacation. There will be five lucky winners!

Pricing: Free!  Email or call for more information. info@crossfiticonz.com

Hear a Choir Sing

What:  

When:  4 p.m. 5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 3

Where: , 5901 Hugh Howell Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. (770) 469-5856. Click here for directions.

Why Go:  What better way to start off this Easter season than by listening to the beautiful choral music of "Chorale II".  These seasoned performers will sing selections from classic and contemporary composers such as Johannes Brahms, Barry Manilow, and many other more. Sit back, relax, and take a moment to just enjoy the music.

Pricing: Free