Decatur has lots of great, big, fun events for kids of all ages. I know when they are and I write about them most of the time.
Decatur also has lots of fun, small events for kids of all ages. I don’t know when they all are and so I can’t write about them most of the time. Here’s where you come in…
If you know about a great event for kids in Decatur and I haven’t written about it, post it here. I’d love to hear about it and so would the other Decatur moms, dads and kids!
Thanks, and I’ll see you there!
It’s a new year and guess what!?
It’s time for the first SpokesMAMA Contest of 2011!
Last year we received such a great response to the contests including getting some press about it in Professional Photographer Magazine! This year promises to be even more exciting with a total of 6 contests for children ranging in age from newborn to 8 years old.
This month’s contest is for MAMA’s of children ages 6 months to 2 years old. We’re looking for MAMA’s who value quality portrait photography, love our style, and want to help us grow by sharing their pictures and their experience with all their friends. All the details are on the application so click for more information. And good luck!
Application deadline is February 17th.
The Oak Grove Young Children’s School will host its annual Spring Consignment Sale on March 11-12. Consignor registration for the Spring Sale opens this Saturday January 22nd at 10am. Go to http://www.ogycsconsign.org for more information or “Like” us on Facebook at ‘Oak Grove Young Children’s School Consignment Sale’. Thanks!
Decatur families and residents are invited to attend the 1st Annual Nalley Tree Festival, a celebratory kick-off for the Nalley Tree Campaign.
The Nalley Tree Campaign is an initiative to plant 10,000 trees in city of Decatur and DeKalb County.
The festival – being hosted by the Nalley BMW, Nalley Infiniti and Nalley Nissan dealerships in Decatur – will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 12 – 3 p.m. at Decatur Square. For more information about the event, please visit http://www.NalleyDecatur.com.
Just got some news, the Atlanta Fair is opening March 4 – April 3, 2011 at Turner Field’s Gray Lot on Central Ave in Atlanta. Lots of food, fun and amusement for all ages. Everyone is invited to attend. Gates open at 5 pm Mon – Fri, 12 pm Sat, and 1 pm on Sun. Check out the Atlanta Fair Facebook for discounts and extras.
Hey all, I am the founder of Walk For Lunch (http://www.WalkForLunch.com), a lunch hour walking program that includes healthy lunches and benefits local children. We have been invited to bring our walking program to Decatur for May 3 -26, (Tuesdays and Thursdays) by the City of Decatur. Our program will benefit the Decatur Education Foundation.
Our mission is to provide walkers with an out-of-the box incentive plan to walk every week by giving them a healthy lunch in a safe, fun, and exciting environment.
I would like to invite you and or your children out for our lunch hour walking program. You can walk on your own from your location or we will have a variety of 1 mile walking groups that will begin at noon at the Decatur Square. The Mayor of Decatur will be leading our first 1 mile walk on May 3rd and our “Stroller Walks” will be coordinated by Leah Barber (resident of Decatur) and Co-Founder of Singletracks.com.
If you would like to organize a neighborhood team, you may create a team name at http://www.WalkForLunch.com and compete for the Team Challenge Award.
I am also a mom and I know how we love a good deal, so I wanted to give the first 50 moms that email me a $5 discount on our walking program, so your cost will be $20 for the entire month. You can email me directly at info@walkforlunch.com to receive this deal, please make this your subject heading: $5 discount code for Walk For Lunch . Or you can register online at http://www.WalkForLunch.com for $25.
thank you,
Zuaquis
Decatur Moms and Dads…Bring your children to the Toco Hills Library (1282 McConnell Drive) on Thurs, May 12th @ 9:00 am for a very special story time with Georgia’s First Lady, Sandra Deal. The Path2College 529 Plan is sponsoring the Destination College Savings summer reading program sweepstakes in partnership with the Georgia Public Library Service. We’ll officially kick-off Georgia’s summer reading program and announce the opportunity for one lucky Georgia child to win $5,529 towards his/her college education. We’ll even have our mascot, Hootie the Wise Old Owl on hand to play with the kids.
(The Path2College 529 Plan is a program that helps Georgia parents prepare financially for their child’s future college costs.)
The Brighter Tomorrows Foundation presents the 5th Annual Walk of HEROes 5k on Saturday, September 24 in Decatur, GA. Event includes a 5k run/walk, Tot Trot, and Community Hero Fun Day. Your participation helps DeKalb residents receiving mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance addiction services from DeKalb Community Service Board. Visit http://www.walkofheroes5k.com or call 404-508-7875.
Hi Decatur Mom. As a fellow Decatur Mom, whose children attend The Museum School of Avondale Estates, I wanted to let everyone know about a brand new event coming to our community on October 1. It is called Kidsfest–Explore Our Little Museum Town. It is going to be held outdoors at the intersection of Pine and Franklin Streets in Avondale Estates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE (great news for parents) and activity bands will be sold onsite for a nominal fee (optional, of course). There will be four, hands-on kids activity zones that spotlight performing arts, visual arts, sports and wellness, and food (yum)! The nationally known band Laughing Pizza will headline the event and the Sizzle, Hiss, Pop Band will be there as well. Word is that the Braves will have their inflatable batting cage there along with lots of balloons, bubbles, dance troops, jumping, shaking, and all-in-all fun for all ages! Check out the website for more info at http://www.kidsfestga.com . We hope that folks can come out and join in the fall fun!
I would like to know how i could post information about upcomming Intro To Cloth Diaper Classes and more on your blog for new moms who are looking for information and classes on eco friendly diapering, cloth, and cover options instead of conventional. I am a sustainable interior designer and I have a store called Likerish in downtown dectaur in between chik-fil-a and greens, where everything is eco friendly, organic or sustainable and we offer diaper classes, roundtable discussions and much more! I have a large selection of G-Diapers, Fuzzi Bunz, Seventh Generation and much more in stock. I want new moms to have all the resources they need to make good choices for baby
Any suggestions on pumpkin patches in the decatur area?
Hi Charlotte,
We love the pumpkin festival at Stone Mountain Park. It’s a short drive from Decatur, the weather is great in the park at this time of year and there is plenty to do with the kids. But I did stumble upon another web site that has a list of the pumpkin farms in the Atlanta area. You may want to check it out and if you find something that you like please let us know about it…thanks!
Stone Mountain Park 9th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Pumpkin Patches and More
Tumara
Art of Life Photography
Art of Life Photography is hosting Pictures in the park – for the Holidays!
OCTOBER 16th at Lake Avondale
OCTOBER 22nd in Oakhurst Park
20 Minute mini-session
24 custom designed holiday cards
disc of web ready faves to share online
Online gallery to view and purchase prints!
$125
Get a jump on the holidays with a family portrait and some beautiful custom holiday cards!! We are a lifestyle photography company based here in Decatur. Being parents ourselves we know how tricky getting that prized family shot can be – sometimes the best moments are the unexpected ones anyway! Come join us for a fun, relaxed mini session in the park as we capture your family this season!
http://www.artoflifephotography.com
jenn@artoflifephotography.com
Decatur families and residents are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Nalley Tree Festival. Nalley Decatur is hosting the second-annual Nalley Tree Festival on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Decatur Square. Nalley will be distributing free tree seedlings during the festival, which will feature a live band, children’s activities and educational literature from local municipal and environmental organizations.
The Nalley Tree Campaign is a year-round initiative led by Nalley BMW, Nalley Infiniti and Nalley Nissan in Decatur, Georgia. The campaign’s goal is to plant 10,000 trees within the City of Decatur and DeKalb County in three years. There have been nearly 4,000 trees given away and planted since the campaign started in 2011.
For more information about the event, please visit http://www.NalleyDecatur.com.
There is a new dance studio that just opened in Druid Hills for the Decatur area. Not only do they have classes for ages 3 and up, but they have Zumba and NIA for moms too! http://www.druidhillsdance.com.