I was a working mom until about a week ago and now am transitioning to a stay at home mom. It is an odd but exciting feeling to be able to stay home with my daughters for the summer. So now I am planning on things to do that are low or no-cost in North Atlanta.
I will share the places I find and hope it helps you add to your summer adventures. I live in Forsyth County, GA so this will focus on this area for the most part. I will also update this as I go. Happy trails!
Forsyth County Parks - we are fortunate to have a wealth of parks available for our leisure. Here is a list with plenty of resources. Central Park is a favorite hangout.
Poole's Mill has a wonderful creek and shady playground.
Movies 400 - free summer movies on Tuesday and Thursdays at 10:00 am. The concession stand offers a special size $1.00 Popcorn and $1.00 Soda for these showings only. Join us this summer for free movies. Bring a can of food to support our can food drive and receive a free popcorn! (Free Family Film Festival Size only, Limit One Per Customer)
Forsyth County Public Library - activities, puppet shows and a
calendar for story time keep the library a fresh fun place to go. Plus checking out books keeps our reading library replenished at no cost!
Cumming City Park Pool and playground - Hours: May 30-Aug 6, Mon-Sun 1pm--5pm; Adult Lap Swim: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-7:30pm; Call for lesson schedule. Cost: $3; lesson prices separate.
Catch Air - a cool and spacious jumpy place with weekly specials. They have a new magic wall and a preschooler area. They are adding neat things and keep it fun for the kids. One of our favorite places to go.
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center
Autrey Mill, located in Alpharetta, has miles of walking trails, a Heritage Village with original buildings and artifacts from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s, animal exhibits and replicas of Native American dwellings. All activities on the grounds are free.
9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022.
Chattahoochee Nature Center - walking trails and educational sessions with a low cost admission is fun for the whole family.
Wills Park Wacky World and Disc Golf is a 110-acre park featuring baseball fields, a disc golf course, lighted tennis courts, picnic pavilions, walking trails and two large playgrounds, including "Wacky World," a unique kingdom that kids rave about. Situated at the edge of the park is the Alpharetta city pool, which has a diving well with three boards, a shaded kiddie, shaded and open deck areas and a concession stand.
Chick-Fil-A - Tuesday night is family night at The Avenues in Cumming, GA. Balloons, face painting and special meal deals. Sign up for email newsletter local events and deals.
Barnes & Noble at The Avenues - story time and other fun events at the B&N in Cumming, GA.
North Georgia Premium Outlets - playground, food court and outdoor shops for window shopping and enjoying the outdoors.
Michaels - arts and crafts classes are offered at the Michael's in Cumming, GA off Market Place Blvd.
Lowe's - offers kids classes to build all kinds of fun things. Lowe's in Cumming, GA off Market Place Blvd.
Waterparks around Atlanta - I just learned of the one, Bogan, near Mall of Georgia. Great list here and although there is a cost, some like Bogan are real deals.
Suwanee Town Center Park and Playtown Suwanee - a little bit further away but adventure awaits with an interactive fountain, lots of greenspace and a great playground.