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Family events
For the week of March 25-31
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This Week

Sweet Repeats Kids Consignment Sale, Cornelia, Clothes for babies, children, teens and expectant moms. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Cornelia United Methodist Church, 275 Wyly St., Cornelia.

Magical Easter Eggstravaganza, Cleveland. Saturday: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Cabbage Patch Kids, 7:30-9 a.m.; arts and crafts, games for kids, pony rides, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; parade, 11 a.m.; egg hunt, 2 p.m.; Easter bonnet craft, 3 p.m., BabyLand General Hospital, 300 NOK Drive, Cleveland. Parade located in downtown Cleveland. Reservations requested, not required for breakfast. 706-865-2171, ext. 257.

Easter egg hunt, Flowery Branch. 10 a.m. Saturday, Spirit of Joy Church, 5639 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch. 770-965-3333.

Rabbittown Easter Parade, Rabbittown. Parade, vendors, face painting and food. 10 a.m. Saturday, downtown Rabbittown. 678-316-5253.

Egg Hunt, Hiawassee. Reservations required. Saturday, Enota Mountain Retreat, 1000 Highway 180, Hiawassee. 706-896-9966.

Easter Bone Hunt, Gainesville. For dogs; prizes awarded for best hunters. 10 a.m. Saturday, Laurel Bark Park, Laurel Park, Ga. 129 N., Gainesville.

Easter Celebration, Gainesville. Crafts, singing and Easter egg hunt. For ages 2-12. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 600 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville. 770-532-2428.

Natural Dyes for Easter Eggs, Helen. Make egg dyes from commonly used foods and spices and other natural materials. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. $5 per child, $5 parking. Register by Wednesday. Class size limited. 706-878-3087.

Cops and Kids, Gainesville. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville. 770-535-8291.

Easter Egg Hunt, Gainesville. For all ages. Hot dog plates, games and prizes. Meet the Easter bunny and Lola the clown. 2-4 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Ministries, 3825 Price Road, Gainesville.   

Upcoming

"Curious George Live!", Atlanta. 7 p.m. April 1, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. April 2, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 3 and 2 p.m. April 4, Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. $17-$30. Opening night seats are $14. 404-881-2100. Ticketmaster.

Easter Egg Hunts, Athens. For ages 18 months to 10 years, 4 p.m. April 2, The Parkview Neighborhood Center, 69 Florida Ave., Athens. Free; ages 18 months to 10 years, 11 am. April 3, The Rocksprings Park Community Center, 105 Columbus Ave., Athens; Teen Easter Egg Hunt, 6 p.m. April 2, The Rocksprings Park Community Center, 105 Columbus Ave., Athens. Teens age 11-15 will search for eggs that hold prizes including movie tickets, DVDs, music and more. $2. Register at 706-613-3603.  

Easter events, Helen. Easter Bunny, crafts and Easter egg hunt. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 3, Unicoi State Park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. 800-573-9659.

Dinosaur Egg Hunts, Atlanta. Egg hunts, games and prizes. or ages 3-12. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 3, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. $15 adults, $14 students and seniors, $13 children age 3-12, free for children age 3 and younger and members. 404-929-6400.

The Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn. Medieval events and vendors including jousting, artist market, live music and pubs. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day, April 17-June 6, Georgia Renaissance Festival, 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn. $19.95 adults, $17.95 seniors age 60 and older, $8.95 children age 6-12 and free for kids age 5 and younger. 770-964-8575.

Ongoing

"Tools for Living," Sautee. Exhibit of tools used to sustain early valley inhabitants. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association History Museum, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee. 706-878-3300. 

Story times, Hall County. Children can listen to stories, sometimes read by special guests. Various days and times at libraries in the Hall County Library System. Free.

"Waters of Time: The Chicopee Woods Story," Gainesville. Learn about previous eras and inhabitants of Chicopee Woods. 10 a.m. to p.m. Monday-Saturdays. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $3 adults, $2 children ages 2-12, age 1 and younger and members free. 770-535-1976.

Family events
May 18-25
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THIS WEEK

Firefly Quilt & Fiber Show

When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 18

Where: Historic Crawford Depot, 1158 Athens Road, Crawford

Cost: $5 per person. Group rates available

More info: 706-743-3113 or office@oglethorpecofc.org

 

 

Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 20

Where: Hancock Park, 13 N Park St., Dahlonega

Cost: Free

More info: 706-867-8059, chestatee.artists@gmail.com or www.chestateeartists.org


UPCOMING

Memorial Day Parade

When: 10 a.m. May 29

Where: Green Street, Gainesville

Cost: Free

More info: www.gainesville.org

 

 

The Bowen Summer Art Camps

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 5

Where: Bowen Center for the Arts, 334 Ga. 9 N, Dawsonville

Cost: $125-$175

More info: 706-216-2787 or director@bowenarts.org

 

 

Lavender in the Mountains Fest

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17

Where: Lavender Lamb Farm, 176 Bugle Drive, Cleveland

Cost: Free but a charge for some activities.

More info: 706-865-0510, susan@lavenderlambfarm.com or www.lavenderlambfarm.com


Summer Art Camp

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 19

Where: Georgia Mountains YMCA, 2455 Howard Road, Gainesville

Cost: $150

More info: www.gamountainsymca.org

 

HCT Summer Camp

When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 26

Where: Habersham Community Theater, 1370 Washington Street,, Clarkesville

Cost: $75

More info: www.habershamtheater.org


Butternut Creek Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July, 15

Where: Meeks Park, 490 Meeks Park Road, Blairsville

Cost: Free

More info: 706-781-1221, butternutcreekfestival@gmail.com or www.butternutcreekfestival.com

Bounce Out the Stigma basketball camp

When: June 26

Where: North Hall Park & Community Center, 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville

Cost: $50

More info: 855-997-3900 or www.bounceoutthestigma.org

 

 

ONGOING

Storytime programs

When: Times vary Wednesdays and Fridays

Where: Braselton Library, 15 Brassie Lane, Braselton

Cost: Free

More info: 706-654-1992 or www.braselton.prlib.org


Farm tours

When: Tours by appointment

Where: Glo-Crest Dairy and Mountain Fresh Creamery, 6615 Cleveland Highway, Clermont

Cost: $7 per person

More info: gcdairy@gmail.com or 770-983-1666


Story time with Miss Rachel

When: 10:30-11 a.m. each Saturday

Where: Avid Bookshop, 493 Prince Ave., Athens

Cost: Free

More info: 706-352-2060 or avid.athens.rachel@gmail.com


Story time with Miss Hannah

When: 10:30-11 a.m. each Thursday

Where: Avid Bookshop, 493 Prince Ave., Athens

Cost: Free

More info: 706-352-2060 or avid.athens.rachel@gmail.com


Family Day

When: 1-4 p.m. Second Sunday every month

Where: Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville

Cost: Free

More info: 770-297-5900 or www.negahc.org


Craft of the Week

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville

Cost: $1 with admission to museum; INK members free

More info: 770-536-1900, www.inkfun.org


Story times

When: Various days and times at libraries

Where: Hall County libraries

Cost: Free

More info: www.hallcountylibrary.org