Spring Break Junior Knight Training at Medieval Times!

Its almost here! Spring break is just around the corner and families all over Georgia are looking for fun things to do to keep the kids occupied. Medieval Times is one of our all time favorite places to visit in Atlanta and they have a super exciting event coming up! With all the amazing food, showmanship, and, of course, competition, what is not to love? I know at least two little boys that could not be more excited!

This Spring Break, bring your kids to train to become Knights of the Realm at Medieval Times. Kids between the ages of 4-12 will have the opportunity to get down in the sand before the show and train with the knights.  Children will enjoy watching an exclusive weapons demonstrations and learn about the grueling training it takes to become a Knight. Upon completion of their training, your children will be knighted by His Majesty King Carlos in a group knighting ceremony. 

Kids and students are just $29.95 and adults are $36.95, and Junior Knight Training is free with a paid admission to the show. (Offer code SBWEB16)

Be sure and get your little Knight signed up for one the Junior Knight Training sessions soon to guarantee your spot!!

Show dates:
o Friday, March 25 – Show starts at 6:30pm and Junior Knight Training begins at 7:15pm

o March 30 & 31 – Show starts at 7:30pm and Junior Knight Training begins at 6:45pm

o April 1 - Show starts at 6:30pm and Junior Knight Training begins at 7:15pm

o April 4-7 - Show starts at 7:30pm and Junior Knight Training begins at 6:45pm

o April 8 – Show starts at 5:00pm and Junior Knight Training begins at 5:45pm

Buy tickets:

Order your tickets online at the new Medieval Times Website  and be sure to sign up for the Junior Knight Training using the offer code SBWEB16 and using this form: Junior Knight Training

Kids Can Bowl Free at Stars and Strikes All Summer Long!

Georgia-based Stars and Strikes has teamed up with Kids Bowl Free to provide kids with two free games of bowling--every day this summer. Kids Bowl Free is a fun and inexpensive way for families to spend time together without breaking the bank. Participants are encouraged to plan an exciting family outing, meet up with friends and have a great time--all while being active. Bowlers can expect to burn up to 250 calories per game.

To register, guests simply complete the online registration form (www.kidsbowlfree.com/state.php?state=GA) and select the Stars and Strikes' Metro Atlanta location closest to them--Cumming, Lawrenceville/Dacula, Dallas, Sandy Springs or Tucker/Stone Mountain. Once registered, guests will receive an email voucher every Sunday from Stars and Strikes. Participants then redeem the voucher at their selected bowling location to validate their membership and enjoy free bowling games.

Stars and Strikes’ Kids Bowl Free program begins April 14 and runs through August 29. Guests can sign up anytime during the promotion. Free games can be redeemed Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturdays 9 a.m. – noon. Only children age 15 and under qualify, adult rate applies to all other bowlers. All participants must wear bowling shoes and standard shoe rental rates apply.

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Dia de Muertos at @ATLHistCenter

On Sunday, October 27th, 2013, enjoy a day of cultural exploration during the Atlanta History Center’s annual family program, Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos. From noon to 5pm, visitors of all ages enjoy learning about this ancient festival rooted in Mexican heritage that serves as a way for families to remember their deceased loved ones while celebrating their children and the continuity of life. Smiling faces, swirling brilliant colors, storytelling, elaborately decorated altars designed to honor lost family and friends, authentic Mexican food, music, and variety of performances are highlights of this celebration.

The Atlanta History Center has presented this annual family program in collaboration with the Instituto de Mexico and the Mexican Consulate with support by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council for more than eleven years.

This is a free admission day at the Atlanta History Center. Guests are invited to enjoy the outdoor festival, and if time permits, to continue their free day adventures with a variety of Atlanta History Center offerings from discoveries of signature and traveling exhibitions to historic house experiences and explorations of beautiful gardens and trails.

Food and drinks are available for purchase. For more information, please call the Atlanta History Center at 404.814.4000.