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Summer Movies in Canton
2019-06-05 | GA
Rise and Shine, Campers!
Summer is just around the corner, and so is Summer Movie Camp! Get admission to a kid-friendly movie and a KidsPack (kids popcorn, fountain drink, and FrootiTooti fruit snacks) for just $4+tax, all summer long! Tickets available at the box office at participating locations.

LEGO Lab @ Pickens County Library
2019-06-04 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pickens County Library, 100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
A different theme each month! Children may work alone or in teams to build LEGO masterpieces, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. LEGO and DUPLO are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

$1 Summer Movies in Dawsonville - Week 2
2019-06-04 10:00 - 2019-06-05 10:00 | GA
Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theater for our 2019 Summer Movie Express series! Movie ticket deals are just $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy like Shrek, Despicable Me, Kung Fu Panda and many more.

Regal Dawson

Week 2

Tue. Jun 04 to Wed. Jun 05
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Croods
KS19: Puss in Boots

Week 3

Tue. Jun 11 to Wed. Jun 12
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Despicable Me
KS19: Turbo

Week 4

Tue. Jun 18 to Wed. Jun 19
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Lego Batman Movie
KS19: House with a Clock in Its Walls

Week 5

Tue. Jun 25 to Wed. Jun 26
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
KS19: Paddington 2

Week 6

Tue. Jul 02 to Wed. Jul 03
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Despicable Me 3
KS19: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)

Week 7

Tue. Jul 09 to Wed. Jul 10
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Lego Movie 2
KS19: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Week 8

Tue. Jul 16 to Wed. Jul 17
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Smallfoot
KS19: Secret Life of Pets

Week 9

Tue. Jul 23 to Wed. Jul 24
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Lego Movie
KS19: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Week 10

Tue. Jul 30 to Wed. Jul 31
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Sing
KS19: How to Train Your Dragon 2

Week 11

Tue. Aug 06 to Wed. Aug 07
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Penguins of Madagascar
KS19: Boss Baby

Week 12

Tue. Aug 13 to Wed. Aug 14
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Kung Fu Panda 3
KS19: Lego Ninjago Movie

Week 13

Tue. Aug 20 to Wed. Aug 21
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Trolls
KS19: Minions

Week 14

Tue. Aug 27 to Wed. Aug 28
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Madagascar
KS19: Shrek 2

Week 15

Tue. Sep 03 to Wed. Sep 04
Both movies play on both days

KS19: How to Train Your Dragon
KS19: Storks

Tennis Camp
2019-06-03 09:00 - 2019-06-07 15:00 | Big Canoe Racquet Club, 36 Wolfscratch Rd, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States

Birds of Prey @ Amicalola Falls
2019-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Amicalola Falls, 418 Amicalola Falls Road, Dawsonville, GA, 30534
Some of the most beautiful predators on earth are our birds of prey. At Amicalola State Park and Lodge, we bring you up close and personal with various species of owls, hawks and falcons every Saturday from 1pm to 2pm in the lodge lobby (excluding major holiday weekends). With amazing eyesight, quick thinking and deadly accuracy these spectacular birds capture our attention. You will be fascinated as you get to see these birds and listen to expert handlers tell you about the extra special qualities of each species.
To learn more contact us at m.soulantikas@amicalolafallslodge.com or j.cordle@amicalolafallslodge.com or by phone at 706.265.1969.
Event should be free after paying park fee (around $5/car).

Rotary Island Opening in Dawsonville
2019-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | GA
Free Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, Dunk Tank, Petting Zoo, Bouncy House, and Music! Come out and enjoy opening day of Rotary Island!
Sponsored by: Northeast Georgia Health System/ Medical Plaza 400

Tiny Tot Tuesday
2019-05-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-04-30 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!

$1 Summer Movies in Dawsonville - Week 1
2019-05-28 10:00 - 2019-05-29 10:00 | GA
Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theater for our 2019 Summer Movie Express series! Movie ticket deals are just $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy like Shrek, Despicable Me, Kung Fu Panda and many more.

Regal Dawson
189 North 400 Center Lane, Dawsonville. (6.86 mil)
Starts Tue. May 28

Week 1

Tue. May 28 to Wed. May 29
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Kung Fu Panda
KS19: Shrek

Week 2

Tue. Jun 04 to Wed. Jun 05
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Croods
KS19: Puss in Boots

Week 3

Tue. Jun 11 to Wed. Jun 12
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Despicable Me
KS19: Turbo

Week 4

Tue. Jun 18 to Wed. Jun 19
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Lego Batman Movie
KS19: House with a Clock in Its Walls

Week 5

Tue. Jun 25 to Wed. Jun 26
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
KS19: Paddington 2

Week 6

Tue. Jul 02 to Wed. Jul 03
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Despicable Me 3
KS19: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)

Week 7

Tue. Jul 09 to Wed. Jul 10
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Lego Movie 2
KS19: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Week 8

Tue. Jul 16 to Wed. Jul 17
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Smallfoot
KS19: Secret Life of Pets

Week 9

Tue. Jul 23 to Wed. Jul 24
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Lego Movie
KS19: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Week 10

Tue. Jul 30 to Wed. Jul 31
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Sing
KS19: How to Train Your Dragon 2

Week 11

Tue. Aug 06 to Wed. Aug 07
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Penguins of Madagascar
KS19: Boss Baby

Week 12

Tue. Aug 13 to Wed. Aug 14
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Kung Fu Panda 3
KS19: Lego Ninjago Movie

Week 13

Tue. Aug 20 to Wed. Aug 21
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Trolls
KS19: Minions

Week 14

Tue. Aug 27 to Wed. Aug 28
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Madagascar
KS19: Shrek 2

Week 15

Tue. Sep 03 to Wed. Sep 04
Both movies play on both days

KS19: How to Train Your Dragon
KS19: Storks

Bruce Bernstein- Musician Extraordinaire @ Dahlonega Library
2019-05-26 14:00 - 14:45 | Lumpkin County Library, 342 Courthouse Hill, Dahlonega, 30533, United States
Lumpkin County Library

Don’t miss our big Summer Reading Program events targeted for children ages 3 through 11. Sign up for our Summer Reading Program to earn a bonus prize-ticket when you attend the SRP events! Today’s program is “Bruce Bernstein – Musician Extraordinaire.” Celebrated musician, Bruce Bernstein brings interactive stories and songs to the library that will get kids excited about reading and creativity!

Kids and Family Potluck Party
2019-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Canoe Lodge, POA Official office, Jasper, GA, United States
All Big Canoe families, including grandparents, are invited to join us for a beautiful evening of food, fun and games behind the Lodge (and of course wine for the adults!).
This will be a great opportunity to talk about kids activities and upcoming summer camps in Big Canoe and get to know each other better.
Please contact Teri Sawyer for more information at tsawyer@bigcanoepoa.org or (706) 268-1115.

Strawberry Shortcake Tea Party
2019-05-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Warbington Farms, 5555 Crow Rd, Cumming, 30041, United States
Strawberry Shortcake Tea Party
Join us for a “berry” special event! This is a pre-sale ticketed event. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Tickets for Saturday Tea Party: https://www.itickets.com/events/421975.html
Tickets for Sunday Tea Party: https://www.itickets.com/events/421976.html
Tea times:
-Saturday (May 18): 10:30-12:00, 1:00-2:30, and 3:30-5:00
-Sunday (May 19) 1:00-2:30, and 3:30-5:00
Tickets for Saturday Tea Party: https://www.itickets.com/events/421975.html
Tickets for Sunday Tea Party: https://www.itickets.com/events/421976.html
We will have light refreshments, crafts, songs, photo booth, dancing & story time with STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE and her Friends. Admission to Tea Party does include the fun park (hayride, petting zoo, corn crib, jumping pillow, etc).
***If the tea party gets rained out the makeup date is TBD***
Children Tickets-$12
Adult Tickets- $6
Purchase tickets online
*Strawberry picking not included in the tea party. If berries are ripe, guest are welcome to purchase containers at the ticket booth.
* Don’t leave the boys at home! They are welcome to purchase general fun park tickets at the gate ($9 kids & $5 adults) and enjoy all the farm fun and of course, boys are welcome at the party if they wish!
*The farm will be open on Sunday 10:00-5:00 (subject to change so please check back).

Gibb's Gardens Get-together
2019-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Gibb’s Gardens, 1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground, GA, 30107, United States
Come join other families @ Gibb’s Gardens on May 18th at 10am to enjoy the “Spring Arts on the Great Lawn” festival and tour the gardens.

Important Details (please read):

Each family should plan to buy tickets at the gate or in advance online. Tickets are only $10 a person on May 18th and May 19th!
Tram tickets ($5 each) are recommended.
If you wish to meet-up and possibly tour the grounds with others – plan on meeting @ 10am inside (and to the right) at the Arbor Cafe seating area. (Each family is free to tour the grounds independently or in groups!)
Read Gibb’s Gardens FAQ before going.
At the Festival, on the Great Lawn, you will find Paintings and Prints, Photography, Mixed Media, Clay, Drawing, Fiber/Leather, Glass, Metal, Wood, Sculpture, Jewelry, Soaps, Jams, Essential Oils, Honey, Flowers, Fresh Produce and Specialty Foods that will be available for purchase.
All ages are welcome but there’s a lot of walking (See Map) and strollers/walkers/wheelchairs are NOT allowed on the Manor House tram.
More Tram info can be found ~> Here.
Food will be available for purchase at the Arbor Cafe as well as at the Festival held on the Great Lawn.
My cell does Not get reception throughout most of Gibb’s Garden, so yours may not either. (This means I probably won’t get a text if you are running late, lost, etc. so please plan accordingly)
This event will be canceled if it rains.

Please REGISTER below to let us know how many families to expect

Music and Movement Class
2019-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Pickens County Library, 100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
Singing, Moving, Dancing, & Playing
For children ages 3-5 (younger siblings welcome)
DETAILS:
Friday, May 17th 10:30-11:30 am
Meeting Room at Pickens County Library
Free of charge to the Pickens County Community
First Steps Certified Music Teachers:
McKenzi Fenn & Jackie Gray
Call or Email Jackie @ admin@nghbc.org or (770) 826-2724
Spaces are limited: Please contact soon to reserve your spot!

Mother’s Morning Out @ Chapel
2019-05-09 08:30 - 12:30, 2019-05-07 08:30 - 12:30 | Big Canoe Chapel, 226 Wolfscratch Village Circle, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States

Jaemor Farms 6th Annual Strawberry U-pick Event
2019-05-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Jaemor Farm, 5340 Cornelia Highway/ GA Hwy 365, Alto, GA, 30510
We can’t wait for our annual u-pick strawberry event!
Jaemor Farms 6th Annual Strawberry U-pick Event
When: Saturday, May 4th, 2019
5340 Cornelia Hwy.
Alto, GA 30510
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
*Last bucket sold at 4 p.m. unless we’re picked out before.
For day of updates, please keep watch of our Facebook page + website. More details to come in the days ahead!
NOTE: $TBD/gallon + tax; Minimum of 1 gallon per 1 to 4 people at u-pick berries. U-pick gallons purchased at the Shed. {Example: If you have a family of 5, you will need to purchase a minimum of 2 gallons for u-pick.}; Hayrides + petting zoo and farm games will be open. $5/person + tax
Vendors will be on site until 4 p.m. All vendor spots are full at this time.
*No pets allowed

Blooming Art @ Home Depot
2019-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | GA
Make Mom’s day with a handmade blooming art piece. In this hands-on workshop you and your child can discuss the art of patience as you build a blooming work of art to gift or put on display.
Once it is built, your child can decorate it with paint.
All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times.
All kids get to keep their craft, receive a Free certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

Mother's Morning Out @ Chapel
2019-05-02 08:30 - 12:30 | Big Canoe Chapel, 226 Wolfscratch Village Circle, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
http://www.bigcanoechapel.org/event/mothers-morning-out-3-2019-02-14/2019-05-02/

Little Hands Art Class
2019-05-01 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-04-24 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.

Mother's Morning Out @ Chapel
2019-04-30 08:30 - 12:30 | Big Canoe Chapel, 226 Wolfscratch Village Circle, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
http://www.bigcanoechapel.org/event/mothers-morning-out-5-2019-03-05-2019-03-19/2019-04-30/

LCSO & R-Ranch Epic Eggstravanganza
2019-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | GA
The LCSO Epic Eggstravanganza will be held rain or shine on Saturday, April 20th at the beautiful R-Ranch in the mountains.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Egg Dying, Petting Zoo, Pictures with Easter Bunny, Bouncy Houses

3:00 PM Egg Hunt

Junior Tennis Clinics
2019-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Big Canoe Racquet Club, 36 Wolfscratch Rd, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
Saturday afternoons throughout the school year
The Racquet Club
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (ages 4-6)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ages 10-15)
The Saturday clinics will focus on the fundamentals of tennis strokes and play while in a fun and positive environment. We look forward to ensuring that kids enjoy tennis throughout the school year.
The cost is $90 per person for six weeks, or you can register for a single session ($15).
Call the Racquet Club at (706) 268-3367 with questions, to sign up, or if it rains to see if it will be rescheduled or held indoors.

Tennis will be held indoors at the fitness center due to rain.

KARE for Kids Community Egg Hunt (Canceled)
2019-04-20 11:30 - 14:30 | Veteran’s Memorial Park, 186 recreation road, Dawsonville, Georgia, 30534
Due to the excessive amount of rain already received and continuing to come in off and on throughout the rest of the weekend, the KARE for Kids Egg Hunt originally scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Park, has been CANCELLED.

FREE Admission
Food sales, photos & activities begin at 11:30am
* Train Rides
* Face Painting
* Bike Raffle
* Concessions & Kona Ice
* Easter Bunny Photos
* Children’s Activities
* Mobile Bear Company
* Over 20,000 Eggs
Egg Hunt begins promptly at 2:30pm
* Egg hunt will be divided into 5 age groups: 0-2/handicap (1 parent may assist), 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-12
Sorry, no pets (service animals permitted)
All proceeds benefit KARE for Kids.
For more information on sponsorship and vendor spaces at the Kare for Kids Egg Hunt, please contact Kare for Kids at 706-216-KARE (5273) or email info@kareforkids.us.

Big Canoe Easter Egg Hunt (Canceled)
2019-04-20 10:30 - 13:00 | Playfield Park
Unfortunately, Mother Nature has just not cooperated with us this year, so the Easter Egg Hunt has been canceled due to the forecasted rain and poor field conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience and are just as disappointed as you are! Next year, we will be sure to have a Plan B in place so that this fantastic event can occur rain or shine.

Don’t forget, the Easter Bunny will still be making an appearance at Easter Brunch at The Clubhouse on Sunday. On behalf of Big Canoe POA, we hope you have a blessed Easter.
