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Swim with sharks or celebrate the Chinese New Year!

 

ATTEND THIS OPEN HOUSE

Where/When: Atlanta Montessori International School, 1970 Cliff Valley Way, NE, Atlanta, Sunday, January 22, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Why go: Are you curious about the Montessori School programs? Bring your children and check it out. This open house is for ages 8 weeks through 15 years (or 9th grade). Informational meeting at 2:00 followed by school tour and meet teachers and staff.

Pricing: Free/ RSVP 404-325-6777

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Where/When: , 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., NW, Atlanta, Saturday, January 21, 1 p.m.

Why go: Help the Imaginators celebrate the Chinese New Year by creating a fabulous dragon and then marching in a parade! NOTE: This activity is recommended for children ages 8 and under.

Pricing: Free with general admission/free for members

 

SWIM WITH THE SHARKS – AND YOUR KIDS

Where/When: , 225 Baker St., NW, Atlanta, starts daily at 4:30 p.m. and lasts about 2.5 hours

Why go: Swim with a with a whale shark with your kids – it IS the largest fish in the world, you know! Get in on a behind-the-scenes tour and more. NOTE: All participants must be age 12 and older. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. No diving/snorkeling experience required.

Pricing: $224.95 plus tax; $205.95 plus tax for Members. Price includes admission to the Aquarium, AT&T Dolphin Tales show, 4D Theater, all equipment, the swim, certificate of participation, t-shirt and souvenir photo.

 

BECOME A “NIGHTCRAWLER” AT THE ZOO

Where/When: , 800 Cherokee Avenue, Atlanta, Saturday, January 21, 6 p.m. to Sunday, January 22, 10:30 a.m.

Why go: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the zoo’s Asian-themed night time adventure, experiencing all 15 nights of the Chinese New Year in one! Enjoy animal encounters, exclusive tours and Chinese inspired arts and crafts. For more information: http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/book_a_program/kids_and_families/family_nightcrawlers

Pricing: Costs per person: Zoo Member: $52/Non-Member: $65 – Deluxe NightCrawlers cost per person: Zoo Member: $76/Non-Member: $95

TAKE IN THE DEKALB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S CHILDREN’S CONCERT

Where/When: Gymnasium, 555. N. Indian Creek Dr., Clarkston, Sunday, January 22, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Why go: Jovita Moore and Maestro Cherniavshy take listeners on a musical journey around the world, during the 30th Annual DSO Children’s Concert, with assorted featured artists, including: Aly Camara, African Drummer and Rob Hadaway, a former Ringling Brothers Clown.

Pricing: All tickets/$5, or for more information call 678-891-3565 or go to: www.DekalbSymphony.com

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