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Building Blocks Storytime @ Dawsonville Library
2018-10-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-10-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-10-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
The children’s librarian, Ms. Leah, may lead the children in songs/finger plays, read a book (or 2), then a craft. During craft time the children are often offered apple juice and animal crackers.
Best geared for those 2-5 but many younger siblings tag along.

Book Babies @ Dawsonville Library
2018-10-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
It’s never too early to chew on a good book! Join us for a baby storytime including songs, action rhymes, and stories. Structured activity for 15 minutes with playtime after. Ages: Birth-23 months.

Homeschool Hangout
2018-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Pickens County Library, 100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
Homeschool families are invited to connect with other families and to learn about some of the resources the library has to offer. This will be a great opportunity to share experiences and ideas and to give your input for upcoming homeschool programming. Any children attending must be supervised. No registration is required.

Chestatee Wildlife Preserve and Zoo Field Trip
2018-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Chestatee Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, 469 Old Dahlonega Hwy, Dahlonega, GA, 30533
Hey Big Canoe – Let’s go to the “ZOO”!
Admission is $10 for those 12 and older, $5 for children 11 and under.
They also offer feed buckets for $5/ bucket & allow you to feed the animals that come up to the fences. Buckets can be purchased upon arrival.
Outside of the animal area they have picnic tables. Pack a lunch if you want to join us in an on-site picnic. (Hopefully we can all picnic together but the timing of this will depend upon how fast we all move through the animal exhibits.)

Ellijay Apple Festival
2018-10-13 09:00 - 18:00, 2018-10-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-20 09:00 - 18:00, 2018-10-21 09:00 - 17:00
The Georgia Apple Festival brings two exciting weekends (Oct 13-14 & 20-21, 2018) to Ellijay, Georgia every year with hundreds of vendors offering food, art, crafts, and more. There are over 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, as well as many on-site demonstrations of how selected types of crafts are made. This year promises many new crafts as well as favorites from past festivals. There is a parade and antique car show each year. The antique car show is held at the Civic Center on October 13th. The parade is on October 20th and begins at 10 AM in historic downtown Ellijay.
Adult – $5.00
Children under 10 are FREE
Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds
1729 South Main Street
Ellijay, Georgia 30540

Big Canoe Oktoberfest Arts & Craft Festival with Kids Corner
2018-10-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Big Canoe Wildcat Recreational Center, 163 Wildcat Pkwy, Big Canoe, GA, 30143, United States
Oktoberfest Arts & Craft Festival
Saturday, October 13, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wildcat Recreation Area
Pull out your Lederhosen and beer steins for the annual Big Canoe Oktoberfest Art & Crafts Festival. Big Canoe Property Owners and their guests should plan to arrive early. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. for guests to discover over 50 art and crafts vendors. Wares range from pottery, custom furniture to handmade jewelry and many are made by Big Canoe residents.
Are you looking for der biergarten? The beer wagon will be ready to serve guests at 10:00 a.m. Come early. Stay late. Oktoberfest runs until 5:00 p.m. so patrons can delight in the German Oompah band, The Georgia Polka Connection, well into the evening.
For those youngsters under 21 years of age, visit the “Kids Corner” and will feature Halloween-themed arts & crafts, temporary tattoos, carnival games, two inflatable obstacle courses for different age groups and so much more. Look for the big red and white striped tent.
Parking is very limited at the Wildcat Recreation Area. Therefore, shuttle buses will transport guests from the Big Canoe Chapel Lower Parking Lot. Shuttles will run from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. If needed, handicap parking will be available at the Wildcat Recreation area. Big Canoe Oktoberfest 2018 is set to be the best yet! Prost!

Children & Youth Sunday School
2018-10-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2018-10-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2018-10-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Big Canoe Chapel, 226 Wolfscratch Village Circle, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
Children’s Sunday School

The nursery and children’s classes (K-5th grade) are located downstairs in the Chapel. As you walk in the Chapel front door, the stairs are on the right.

The Chapel Kids will enjoy The Greatest Journey this Fall. During this discipleship program the children will be invited to know Jesus, be His friend, and follow Him. Helping the students along their journey will be a new friend named Sam, the mascot of Operation Christmas Child. The Chapel Kids will learn first hand about giving to those in need and sharing the Good News about Jesus.

Youth Sunday School

Youth Sunday School is typically geared for Middle School and early High School.
It is held at the chapel on the bottom level of the Broyles Center in our Teen Room. Go to the lower floor of the Broyles Center. At the end of the hall past the library and bathrooms, go down the stairs to access the Teen Room.

Little Hands Art Class @ Dawsonville Library
2018-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
Join us for a quick story and a toddler friendly art project. Warning: we may give your toddler paint. Dress accordingly. Best geared for 18months-4 years.

Toy-Book-Clothing • Swap-Drop-Play
2018-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Big Canoe Swim Club, Big Canoe, GA, 30143, United States
Toy, Book & Clothing
Swap, Donation & Play Date

Join your friends and neighbors under the Wildcat Pavilion so that the kids can play!
Gather up your gently used, tired of reading, outgrown kids stuff, for a fun, friendly, free of charge community event! You may either swap, or flat out donate your items. If donating, we can distribute to local charities, or thrift shops, to be announced at the end of the day.
I’ve never put together a swap/donation day, so it could be a disaster, and the kids might cry when they see their stuff headed off to a new home, so be sure to bring plenty of snacks/drinks and sugar to soothe their spirits. LOL🤣.
I’d like to keep it enjoyable, so there’s no set rules, y’all are grown-ups and can sort it out on the fly. A loose structure, focusing mainly on their (our 😬😛) socialization, as opposed to dollar-for-dollar swapping. Please remember, these are your friends and neighbors, so if it’s something you’d like to receive a nominal fee for, please consider selling it on one of the Big Canoe marketplace pages.
I look forward to seeing and serving y’all!
🛶❤️One Love❤️🛶
If you have questions, comments or concerns please let me know.
xo Miss Sara 😊
**Note**
This event is geared towards the 6 and under group, but we are an inclusive bunch, so we are also happy to welcome children/teens of all ages and their items. We have a pick-up truck and can drop off larger items/bags to local charities/establishments if need.

Dawsonville Moonshine Festival
2018-10-27 08:00 - 2018-10-28 17:00
The annual Kare for Kids, Moonshine Festival will be held in Dawsonville, GA on Saturday, October 27, 2018 and Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. There will be Car Shows, Cruise-Ins, Swap Meets, Arts & Crafts, Music and Food. Fun for all ages.

BC Trunk or Treat
2018-10-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Big Canoe Wildcat Recreational Center, 163 Wildcat Pkwy, Big Canoe, GA, 30143, United States
Costume Contests for Kids, Dogs, Adults, Cars and Group Ensemble; Haunted Hayride, Photo Booth, and Carnival Games at the Wildcat Recreation Parking lot (next to the playground).
Plus, grab a bag full of candy!
For more information, contact Big Canoe POA at (706) 268-3346.

Big Canoe's Holiday Celebration
2018-11-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Playfield Park
Big Canoe’s Holiday Celebration
featuring Big Canoe’s Public Safety Lighted Firetruck Parade
Events start at 5:30 p.m.
Parade begins at 6:00 p.m.
Playfield Park
Come out for visits with Santa, hot beverages, holiday music, crafts and of course, a lighted fire engine parade! For more information, contact Big Canoe POA at (706) 268-3346

Breakfast with Santa
2018-12-09 10:00 - 14:00
Breakfast with Santa
After visiting Santa at the Big Canoe Holiday Celebration, enjoy brunch with the jolly man! Chef will put together his fabulous buffet; $21.95* for adults, $9.95* for children ages five to twelve years, and free for children under four. Reservations required. *plus tax and gratuity, beverage not included

Tiny Tot Tuesday (Sold Out)
2019-04-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Outside the Lines! Art Studio, 31 Jack Heard Rd Suite 100, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
🐰Tiny Tot Story Time🎨 –
Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. we read a story to your tiny tot & they paint one of our Tiny Tots!

🐰Sign-up & save – Only $10 with online @ https://placefull.com/tiny-tot-tuesday–storytime
OR
🐰Drop-in – $12-$15 depending on the piece your tot chooses!

Little Hands Art Class
2019-04-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-04-10 11:00 - 11:30 | Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
Join us for a quick story and a toddler-friendly art project.
Warning: We may give your toddler paint. Dress accordingly.
For children 18 months- 4 years old.

Dance & Move at the Library
2019-04-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Pickens County Library, 100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
In honor of Spring Break, all ages and families are invited to come dance, move, and shake a tambourine! All children aged 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Tiny Tot Tuesday
2019-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Outside the Lines! Art Studio, 31 Jack Heard Rd Suite 100, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States

Touch A Truck
2019-04-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Mercier Orchards, 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, GA, United States
Farm days at Mercier Orchards is an opportunity for the whole family to experience life on the farm. It’s an educational and fun experience for all ages. Something you don’t want to miss out on!
On Saturday, April 13th 10am to 4pm you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with big trucks, heavy equipment, first responder vehicles, a helicopter, and hummer! It’s a great hands-on experience!
You Can Also Look Forward To:
-Free samples in the market
-Live music
-Face painting for the kids
-Bite Me Booth (aka apple bobbing with a twist)
-Dairy goats, mini pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits and more!
Educational Demonstrations On:
-Quilt stitching
-Cane Pole Making
-Folk Apothic
-Honey Playdough
-Recycling
ADMISSION IS COMPLETELY FREE!
We will have a variety of special treats and snacks for purchase. This is going to be a fun-filled day for everyone.
RSVP to let us know you will be joining us on the 13th.
*This event will take place rain or shine. If it does rain outside activities may be canceled or postponed for your safety. But we will still have great things happening in the market.

EGGstravaganza
2019-04-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Warbington Farms, 5555 Crow Rd, Cumming, 30041, United States
EGGstravaganza: April 13, 14, & 20
Join us for an “EGGstravagant” day at the farm.
Admission is $11 kids and $5 adults.
Included in admission is
-Egg hunt & prizes
-Visit with Easter Bunny & characters
-Unlimited play in our fun park area with our “hey” ride, petting zoo, inflatables, jumping pillow, swings & more! (regular farm admission is $9 kids and $5 adults).
-LOTS of family farm fun.
Olaf, All THREE PJ Masks, Poppy Troll and Marshall Paw Patrol will be joining us this year!
More INFO:
-Bigger and better than last year!
-Bring your own basket for hunting eggs and don’t forget your camera.
-We will have an Easter photo opt area with breathtaking views in the background where you can take own picture with your own camera
-Easter props and “photo booth” area to take silly and fun pictures.
–Choose between four egg hunts on April 13 and 20: 11:00, 12:30, 2:00. and 3:30
-On April 14 the egg hunt times will be at 1:30 and 3:00.
-Younger kids will have a separate area to hunt eggs
-Prize eggs will include coupons to farm, free slushies, and MUCH more!
–The farm will be open from 10am-5pm on Saturday, April 13 and 20 and from 12pm-5pm on Sunday, April 14.
-Purchase tickets at the gate.
Tax will be added to all prices.
This is NOT a rain-or-shine event. In the case of inclement weather, please check the Farm’s Facebook page wall for announcements of unexpected closings. Weather-influenced cancellations will be made on or before 9:00 a.m. on the date of the event.
