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Things to Do in Atlanta This Weekend With Kids: Board Game Fest, STEM, Theater

Christopher John Francis Boone, 15, goes on a voyage of discovery in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Photo courtesy of the Aurora Theatre
Christopher John Francis Boone, 15, goes on a voyage of discovery in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Photo courtesy of the Aurora Theatre
1/29/20 - By James Smith

Before you sit down for the big game, why not get up and out for some family fun. This weekend in Atlanta families can enjoy a stage adaptation of a Tolkien classic; museum thrills in Atlanta; and STEM activities in Decatur and Atlanta.

There's more family theater in Lawrenceville and Atlanta, and families can even go retro at an old-fashioned board game festival in Atlanta.

Whatever you do this weekend, know that your friends at Mommy Poppins Atlanta will be with you throughout 2020 with updates on the best family happenings in the area. Check our events calendar for the most up-to-date events in Atlanta and beyond, and remember to sign up for our FREE newsletters to receive posts such as this right to your inbox.

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Kids will delight in Nickelodeon‘s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer at CMA! Photo courtesy of CMA
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Things to Do in Atlanta With Kids All Weekend

J.R.R.'s The Hobbit at Synchronicity Theatre

Atlanta
Adapted by Greg Banks based upon the J.R.R Tolkien novel, Synchroncity Theatre presents The Hobbit. Bilbo Baggins ventures out of his hobbit hole and begins an adventure. Along the way, Bilbo, the wizard Gandalf and a group of dwarves set out to take their home back from the evil dragon. Synchroncity Theatre partners with the Havoc Movement Company to bring the story to life with 5 actors, acrobatics and fight scenes with a steampunk style.  Children 2 and under are free. Ticket prices start at $16.  Every Friday at 7pm is a PJs and Play show. Guests are... READ MORE

Atlanta Board Game Fest

Alpharetta
Board game fans from across the Southeast can gather for four days of fun and games. Hundreds of the world's best board games are available for play, as well as mentors who can help with the rules. READ MORE

Chinese New Year Celebration

Atlanta
Doc Chey's Noodle House is hosting its 15th annual Chinese New Year Celebration. Lion dances and fortune cookie giveaways are among the festivities. READ MORE

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - POSTPONED

Atlanta
Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer exhibit invites children and their families to explore their individual and group potential, training as a team as they take on the villains of New York City in an action-packed adventure. READ MORE

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Aurora Theatre

Lawrenceville
Christopher John Francis Boone is a 15-year-old boy on the autism spectrum who likes math, outer space, and looking after his pet rat Toby. He finds himself at the center of a mystery when wrongfully accused of murdering his neighbor’s dog. Christopher’s investigation to find the real culprit uncovers a thrilling adventure that turns his whole world upside down. READ MORE

Gimme Please at the Selig Family Theatre

Atlanta
Gimme Please follows the journey of two friends—from initial meeting to lasting connection. Audiences are invited to watch and explore as the two friends pretend, provoke, and persist in getting what they want and need from the world and each other. READ MORE

Heart Paperweight Class

Decatur
In this group class, kids 10 and older and adults can make their own sculpted glass paperweights. This hot-glass learning experience starts by going over safety, tools, and equipment. The instructor then demonstrates how to make a glass paperweight. READ MORE
Enjoy hands-on activities in the lobby and galleries at the Museum of Design Atlanta. Photo courtesy of MODA
Enjoy hands-on activities in the lobby and galleries at the Museum of Design Atlanta. Photo courtesy of MODA

Things to Do in Atlanta With Kids, Saturday, February 1

Design Club Day at MODA

Atlanta
Museum of Design Atlanta hosts its monthly Design Club Day on the second Sunday of each month. MODA explores how coding impacts all areas of daily life. Enjoy several challenges on site and create a basic code. READ MORE

Sensory Friendly Saturdays at the Children's Museum of Atlanta

Atlanta
On the first Saturday of every month, the museum opens at 9am for families with children on the autism spectrum or children with sensory-processing disorders. READ MORE

Wren's Nest Summer Readers Club

Atlanta
As a Mayor's Summer Reading Club partner,  The Wren’s Nest Summer Readers Club meets on Fridays in June, July, and August from 10:00am to 12:00pm (except July 5). The event includes special guest storytimes and free book giveaways.  READ MORE

Things to Do in Atlanta With Kids, Sunday, February 2

Middle School Girl Makers Club @ Decatur Makers

Decatur - FREE
Decatur Makers hosts its Girl Makers Club for middle-school girls. Work on projects with power tools, design, art, programming, and problem-solving READ MORE

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James Stephen Smith is a seasoned journalist who transitioned from reporting at Newsday to a more relaxed life as a father and director of media relations at St. John's University. He manages the university’s messaging while also contributing to Mommy Poppins, a site he discovered after his third daughter was born in 2011. Fun fact: James nearly made it on Jeopardy but missed a Final Jeopardy question on art history—only to watch a colleague nail it and become a two-time champion.
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