Macaroni Kid Athens GA

04/23/2025

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04/23/2025

We could all use an easy button when it comes to parenting. Guess what? You just found it.

Your local Macaroni KID’s events calendar is packed with fun happening right here in your hometown. Hit that button and let the good times roll. https://athens.macaronikid.com//events

04/23/2025

💐 The Mother's Day events are starting to roll in! Love this one!

04/22/2025

🤩 Barnes & Nobles' storytimes are back! I was hoping they would one day return - their children's book section is a great spot!

EXCITING NEWS! You are invited to STORYTIME at your Athens B&N on Tuesdays and Saturdays 📚

🌟Tuesdays at 1pm
💫Saturdays at 10am

Each week, check our story for the link to the event on the B&N website for more details!
We can’t wait to see you there!

04/21/2025

😎 Summer Camp Spotlight: Athens Academy

SIX weeks of full-day fun! Now in its 36th year, Athens Academy's Summer Program has a great variety of fun activities open to ALL students in the community - you don't have to attend Athens Academy to join us for a summer packed with FUN!

From traditional summer camp and sports camps to programs focused on technology, SAT/ACT prep, and more, there's something for everyone ages 5-18!

▶️ Learn more about Athens Academy's Summer Programming and how to register in Mac KID Athens' 2025 Summer Camp Guide ⤵
https://tinyurl.com/5hbkjfrd

04/21/2025

🏊💦 Mark your calendars - ACC's pools + splash pads' PRE-SEASON starts Saturday, May 10th! Find locations, hours, and private pool membership info in this Mac KID Athens Community Guide ⬇
https://tinyurl.com/2ux24ep9

04/21/2025

✨ This week at the Athens-Clarke County Library! All ages can come to enjoy an immersive storytime led by a special guest from "Disney on Ice presents Frozen & Encanto" - completely free!

📅 Thursday, April 24
⏰ 10:30am - 11:30am
Located in the storytime room.

P.S. Don't forget that the live Disney on Ice performance takes place this week in Athens at the Akins Ford Arena.

04/19/2025

Skip the sunburn, not the splash. Every day's a perfect pool day when you head to Great Wolf Lodge. Grab discounted day passes and treat the family to an epic outing they'll never forget. https://www.certifikid.com/deal/69130/great-wolf-lodge-day-pass

04/18/2025

🌸💌 Special delivery! Here's a free personalized letter from the Easter Bunny to include with your kid's baskets. Simply download and print - that's it! Hope they enjoy it!

Access the link to download in the comments below. ⬇

04/18/2025

📷💛 MOTHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY ALERT: Enter your own name, or a name of an Athens-local mom, for a chance to win a 30-Minute Family Photoshoot from to help celebrate mothers, and ALL that you do.

This giveaway is rather special. It is a gift FOR a mom, FROM a mom, BY a mom, and all within our community. 🫶🏼

Visit the link for details and how to enter ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/45zh57ut

04/17/2025

✏️ Homeschool classes available this fall! ⬇️

04/17/2025

🎶❄️ Don't forget - Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto is skating into Athens NEXT WEEK at Akins Ford Arena! Join Queen Elsa, Anna, Maribel and her family on an adventure filled with dazzling ice skating, stunning costumes, and all the songs you love!

📍 300 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA
📅 Thursday, April 24th at 7:00pm
Friday, April 25th 11:00am & 7:00pm
Saturday, April 26th at 11:00am, 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, April 27th at 1:00pm& 5:00pm
🎟️ Tickets are still available for purchase on The Classic Center website: https://classiccenter.com/

Take a look at the official Disney on Ice website for more details about the show: https://www.disneyonice.com/frozen-and-encanto/

👉 If you haven't redeemed your Reading Is Cool voucher, remember that must be redeemed in person at The Classic Center's Ticket Office!

04/16/2025

🎩🎶 Seussical JR. will be live on the Morton Theatre stage in Downtown Athens this May!

Performed by The Studio Athens' Triple Threat Musical Theatre Company, Seussical JR. features family-favorite Dr. Seuss characters like Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and more in this whimsical, lively, and toe-tapping performance.
Come support these talented young performers' hard work, and be sure to bring a friend!

📍 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔:
195 W Washington Street, Athens, GA

📅 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔:
May 9, 2025 at 7 p.m.
May 10, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

🎟️ 𝑻𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔:
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Children ages 3 and under (in a lap) are FREE.

Purchase tickets online at https://thestudioath.com/events/.

🚨 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 $𝟐 𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐃 𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭!
👇👇👇
Enjoy a free preview of the show on Saturday, April 19 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. located at The Theatre in the Woods within the Alice H. Richard's Children's Garden.

04/16/2025

UPDATE: Egg hunt at Fun Galaxy Athens has been canceled.

🌸🐰 Easter is just 4️⃣ days away! Here's an updated roundup of egg hunts, bunny photo ops + more in the Athens/Oconee area.

Access the pre-registration links and browse the full list of events, PLUS a free printable letter from the Easter Bunny in the 2025 Mac KID Athens Easter Guide ⬇
https://tinyurl.com/mu5n2a9j

04/15/2025

☀️ Summer Camp Spotlight: Peach State Academy

Peach State Academy is offering 9 weeks of day camps for the 2025 summer season! Designed for ages 5-12, each week features a unique theme that encourages creativity, exploration, and hands-on engagement. Themes include Outer Space Explorers, Superhero Training Camp, and Culinary Creations - so fun! Plus, each week includes an exciting field trip! 🚌

🚨 BOLO for their new location in Bogart, GA!

Read details of each week's theme and check out all of Peach State Academy's Athens-area locations in Mac KID Athens' 2025 Summer Camp Guide. ⤵
https://tinyurl.com/uvj229xt

04/15/2025

🌞 How many of these will your kid have by the end of summer? Set them up for success by finding the perfect camp at https://athens.macaronikid.com//directory/category/623a084d4aa4f27ce8606e46/2025-summer-camp-guide
Continued thanks to this year's Summer Sponsors for helping to make this resource FREE for local families ⬇️

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📰 ✏️📨📫 The Oconee Enterprise
The Oconee Enterprise is one of the few remaining locally owned weekly newspapers in Georgia. A trusted source of news, they offer a broad range of topics from local government, school news, and events.

Additionally, The Oconee Enterpirse offers a quarterly magazine, Oconee County resource guide, and high school football schedule.
Print and E-Edition subscriptions are available at www.OconeeEnterprise.com.

🚨 Limited time offer!
Mention or use code MACARONIKID at checkout to save 20% on your next subscription or renewal.

04/15/2025

📣 esp is in need of volunteers for the summer!
Do you have a teen or young adult looking for ways volunteer and serve their community while school is out? esp is looking for Buddies to help out with their summer camp season!

Each Buddy is paired 1:1 with camp participants for one week up to all weeks. They will certainly leave the summer better than they found it! 💛🧡🩵

Use the QR codes to learn more and email [email protected] for questions.

04/14/2025

🐾💙 This Wednesday! ⬇️

Bluey is coming to Wire Park! 🐾🎉 Join us for a special meet & greet this Wednesday, April 16th from 4–5 PM. Plus, catch some episodes of Bluey on the Pavilion Screen! Don’t miss this paw-some afternoon of fun! 💙🐶