Just because school has started back doesn't mean there's no more time for fun. The first week can be stressful for many reasons — new classes, new schedule, class fees — but you and your kids will adjust.
Actually, you should celebrate surviving the first week. Check out these family-friendly picks in DeKalb County.
Get crafty at the Little House of Art. $10 per child. 5522 New Peachtree Road, Suite 109, Chamblee, Ga. 30341. 470-299-8578. www.thelittlehouseofart.com.
If your little ones enjoy getting creative, they'll love all the options at Little House of Art. Whether your child likes making paper crafts, building with Legos, making pottery or painting on a canvas, this place has you covered. Parents, you're invited to join in on the fun and create right alongside your children.
Enjoy a Snoball in the middle of summer. Prices vary. Stone Mountain Village. 5407 East Mountain St., Stone Mountain, Ga. 30083. jared@neworleanssnoballcafe.com. www.neworleanssnoballcafe.com.
Sometimes ice cream and Popsicles just won't cut it. This year, give your kids a diffferent frozen treat — Snoballs. At the New Orleans Snoball Cafe, you and your children will enjoy tasting some of the fluffiest shaved ice you've ever had, topped with fresh, homemade fruit flavoring. For an even more delicious treat, try their New Orleans-style Snoballs with organic fruit puree topping and an ice cream center.
Explore the Dunwoody Nature Center. Free. 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, Ga. 30338. 770-394-3322. www.dunwoodynature.org.
Take the last few weeks of summer and enjoy the great outdoors with your children. The Dunwoody Nature Center offers natural wetlands and woodlands to explore, hiking trails suitable for all ability levels and even a tepee. Check out their regularly scheduled classes and events for an even more in-depth nature experience.
Take a bike ride around Brook Run Park. Free. 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, Ga. 30338. 678-382-6850. www.dunwoodyga.gov.
Whether you're just starting to teach your child how to ride a bike or you have a few kids cruising circles around you, Brook Run Park provides you with a 2-mile loop perfect for the whole family. After your ride, stay awhile and enjoy the playground or roam around the park -- it's on a whopping 102 acres.
Hop around on an inflatable indoor playground. $8 for children ages 3-10; $5 for children ages 2 and under; free for parents; discounts for military. 2050 Lawrenceville Highway, Suite 1002, Decatur, Ga. 30033. 404-537-3030. www.leapinlizardsplay.com.
Some days it can seem like children just bounce off the walls. Although not really the best thing to do at home, you can let your children bounce to their heart's delight at Leapin' Lizards Play and Party Center. With 20,000 square feet filled with inflatables, air hockey tables, a toddler zone and more, you can't go wrong with this one-stop bounce shop.
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