Grab & Go Kids Planner: Great Family Events for a Great Weekend

I have several great outdoor activities for your family to enjoy this weekend including the Sky Ride at Stone Mountain Park, nature walks and more. If being outdoors isn't your thing, I also have a few indoor ideas, as well. You could watch a child-friendly performance, see an art exhibit, or go learn about the history of comic books. Go on, grab your kids, and have some fun this weekend.

Legos, Legos, Legos!

What: Lego Challenge.

When: 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 26.

Where: , 788 Hillcrest Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047. 770-978-5154.

Why Go: Does your child love Legos, or think he or she is the best Lego Builder there is? Perhaps, your child simply wants to sharpen those building skills? The Lego challenge at the Lilburn library is sure to please. No need to bring your own Legos; they will be provided. Just tell your child to bring his or her thinking cap and game face.

Pricing: Free.

See a Children's Performance

What: "Pete the Cat and Other Stories."

When: 10 a.m., Saturday, March 26.

Where: Aurora Children's Playhouse, 128 Pike Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 678-226-6222.

Why Go: This is an opportunity to expose your children to musical theatre through a child-friendly, interactive performance. Eric Litwin, famed children's performer and author, returns to Aurora's stage to enchant your children through his musical entertainment and dynamic story-telling skills. If your child is one of the lucky ones, he or she may be invited on stage to join in the fun.

Pricing: $7.

Take a Sky Hike

What: Sky Hike at Stone Mountain Park.

When: Park hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., ongoing.

Where: Crossroads at Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. 770-498-5690.

Why Go: The Sky Hike ride at Stone Mountain opens for the season this weekend. It is just in time for all of this sunny weather! This family friendly adventure will have you climbing up and over all kinds of crazy obstacles, such as woven nets, a tight rope, wooden bridges, and much more. Your quarter-mile adventure may be easy (12 feet high), medium difficulty (24 feet high), or challenging (40 feet high).  Wear your closed-toe shoes and the safety harnesses provided.

Pricing: Tickets are $14 for all ages 3 and older. Must be at least 44 inches to participate. The Sky Hike is also included in park membership or one-day passes (vehicle admission is $10 - $20).

See an Art Exhibition

What: "Innocence" is an acrylic painting series by local artist, H.C. Warner.

Where: Art Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. 770-469-1105.

When: Tuesdays - Fridays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; *March 26- May 14.

Why Go: This art exhibition, by Avondale Estates artist and gallery owner, H.C. Warner, is a colorful and exciting way to introduce your children to art and design. Warner uses child-like themes to express both the innocence of childhood and the loss of innocence upon reaching adulthood. His paintings are thoughtful, whimsical, colorful, and engaging for all ages. Visit his online gallery for a sneak peek.

Pricing: Free, but donations are accepted.

*Additional Notes: Public gallery opening for this exhibit is 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., March 26, during the city of Stone Mountain’s art stroll.

Take a Nature Walk

What: Nature Fun at Panola Mountain .

Where: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Highway 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281. 770-389-7801.

When: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (or dark).

Why Go: Take your family out for a nature walk, bike ride or fishing. This state park boasts a 100-acre granite outcrop, paved trails for biking, open fields, wooded areas, picnic tables, playgrounds and more. The visitor's center and Nature Museum will help your family learn all about the natural world preserved at this park. Guided hikes are also available.

Pricing: $5 parking fee.