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Five Things to Do to Get the Kids Moving
Get their blood and brain cells circulating.
After a weekend of rainy weather and being cooped up in the house, no doubt you and the kids and will be ready to get out moving around again.
Here are a few relatively inexpensive activities for kids that will help them get their blood and the brain cells circulating.
MOVE IT!
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What: Learn to Dance the Zumba, Hip Hop, Line Dancing and Bachata. A fun afterschool program geared toward Obesity Awareness & Prevention.
Where: Trickum Middle School at 130 Killian Hill Road SW, Lilburn, GA 30047
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When: Tuesdays, March 8 to 29, 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Cost: Free. Sign Up Forms are available at the Information Desk & Web Site
GWINNETT GYMNASTICS CENTER
What: Check out all of the creative and fun kids programs designed to build healthy habits and good self esteem for kids of all ages
Where: 927 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn, GA 30047. 770-921-5630
When: Various age appropriate activities and classes offered throughout the week
Cost: Varies depending on program.
Explore the Greenway TrailWhat: The kids can ride their bikes,race, skip or just walk along the Centennial Greenway Trail and count the number of rabbits or Bluebird houses from Main Street to Rockbridge Road
Where: Greenway Trail, across the street from 76 Main Street, Lilburn, GA 30047
When: Afternoons or evenings are the best times to spot the rabbits and other critters
Cost: Free
Skate-A-Long USA
What: Take the kids roller skating in a safe environment. Check their monthly calendar for more Family Night discounts and other fun events.
Where: 744 Beaver Ruin Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047
When: Monday evenings from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Cost: Dollar Madness every Monday – All skates are $1, Admission is $1 and Most concession items are only $1 each. Family Night every Tuesday – Admission is $2.
YELLOW RIVER GAME RANCH
What: Take the kids and roam through the 24-acre preserve while trying to identify more than 500 different animal species
Where: 4525 Highway 78, Lilburn, GA 30047. 770-972-6643
When: Daily, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Adults $8; Children (2-11) $7.
If you know of other low cost activities for kids and families in the area, email me or post it in the comment section.
