Community Corner
Fun Things to Do with the Kids
Go to a birthday party for Elmo and a race car-making workshop this week.
Where: Douglasville Police Department and Municipal Court Building (Fairburn Road one mile east of Interstate 20)
When: Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, from 2 to 6 p.m.
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Why Go: A civics lesson is always a good thing and this is a unique opportunity to go “behind the scenes” of Douglasville's newest municipal building.
Price: Free
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– FAMILY FUN CENTER
Where: 2171 Mack Road
When: Tuesday thru Friday, 4 to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 to 6 p.m. (Family Fun Center may close during inclement weather.)
Why go: There’s so many activities that the entire family can find something fun to do.
Price: Mini-golf - Cost is $2 for one course or $3 for both. (Courses are lit at night and there are clubs for all heights and ages), Batting cages 25 cents per pitch, $10 for one half hour or $20 for an hour; Skate park is free; Bocce court is also free.
BUILD AND GROW CLINICS
Where: Lowe’s
When: Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Kids and parents alike enjoy these fun building projects. And this week’s craft is a race car!
Price: Free
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELMO! at
Where: Borders, Arbor Place Mall
When: Saturday, at 2 p.m.
Why go: Your kids will love celebrate Elmo's third birthday with music, stories, crafts and more! Geared towards ages three to six. (Please note that this is not a costume character event.)
Price: Free
Where: 5000 Georgia Highway 92 North/166 East
When: Mon. through Fri. 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 1 to 5:30 p.m. (The center is closed the last Sunday of every month.)
Why go: Jumping in the pool is the best way to cure the winter blues!
Price: Children under two are free; Children ages 3 to 18 are $2; and adults are $3.
