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Keeping Kids Active & Healthy

At Alpharetta Moms we know the importance of raising healthy children. This page is intended to help you stay up to date with information you need to keep your kids active and healthy.

Santa Sightings for 2019

December 1, 2019 by Christy Leave a Comment

The most popular person of the season, Santa Claus, can be seen in so many places throughout the Holidays. In this article, we highlight some of the events and venues where you might be able to visit with this elusive man.  Please check the Christmas Tree Lighting article for more places to visit with Santa!…

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Filed Under: Activities, Activities for Moms, Children Activities, Entertainment, Events, Family, Family Activities, Information-General, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy Tagged With: santa, Santa Sightings

Experience Stone Mountain Christmas and Snow Mountain this Holiday Season

November 30, 2019 by Christy 1 Comment

Stone Mountain Christmas  is open and we highly recommend you add this to your bucket list of holiday family traditions! Georgia’s most visited attraction is the biggest place in Atlanta to experience both the joy of Christmas and tons of fresh snow. New Christmas parade, all new Dare Devil Plunge debuted Nov. 16 Stone Mountain…

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Filed Under: Activities, Children Activities, Entertainment, Family, Family Activities, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy, Specials & Offers, Uncategorized Tagged With: activity, Christmas, entertainment, event, holidays, Snow Mountain, Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain Christmas

Free and Not So Free Holiday Light Shows Around and About Alpharetta

November 24, 2019 by Christy 1 Comment

The Holidays bring so many wonderful things to do with your spouse, family and/or friends including checking out local light shows.  Several homes and neighborhoods in the area put on light display shows for FREE. Drive by, tune in on your radio and enjoy the holiday light shows without having to get out of your…

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Filed Under: Activities, Children Activities, Entertainment, Family Activities, Information-General, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy, Making Memories Tagged With: 2019 Holiday Lights, Alpharetta, entertainment, family, Free Holiday Light Shows, holiday, holiday light shows, Holiday Lights, making memories, neighborhood light shows

A-Z Things to Do Around and About Alpharetta

November 23, 2019 by Christy 2 Comments

From A-Z, AlpharettaMoms.Org keeps you updated weekly on fun family things to do!  Bunches of information in one place to make our lives a little easier! There are many venues below to make fun family memories from the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Botanical Garden to Chattahoochee Nature Center, Lanier Islands, Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta, Stone Mountain…

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Filed Under: Activities, Activities for Moms, Children Activities, Community, Entertainment, Fall Planning, Family, Family Activities, Featured, Information-General, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy, Making Memories, Specials & Offers Tagged With: activity, Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta city pass, Atlanta History Center, Autrey Mill, Avalon, Awesome Alpharetta, Center for Puppetry Arts, CNC, community, entertainment, event, family, featured, fox theatre, Georgia Aquarium, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, HIgh Museum of Art, hikes, LanierWorld, Legoland Discovery Center, Medieval Times, Medieval Times Atlanta, Milton, movies, must read, Six Flags Over Georgia, Southern Museum, Stone Mountain Park, The Children's Museum of Atlanta, The Fox Theatre, theatre, Treetop Quest, waterfalls, Woodruff Arts Center, World of Coca-Cola

2019 Christmas Tree Lightings Around and About Alpharetta

November 18, 2019 by Christy Leave a Comment

This time of year is full of annual Holiday traditions including tree lightings, Santa sightings, shopping and so much more! AlpharettaMoms has your list of local tree lightings which include fun family festivities! Happy Holidays! Johns Creek Christmas Tree and Dreidel Lighting Thursday, December 5 The jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, makes an early…

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Filed Under: Activities, Entertainment, Family, Family Activities, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy, Making Memories Tagged With: 2019 Christmas Tree lightings, activity, Alpharetta, Avalon, Christmas, Christmas Tree Lightings, City of Norcross, community, Duluth, Duluth Deck the Halls, family, Festive Activities North Fulton, holiday, holiday events, holidays, Johns Creek, must read, tree lightings

Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist

November 12, 2019 by Christy Leave a Comment

WHY CHOOSE A PEDIATRIC DENTIST?Choosing a dentist for your child is just as important as choosing what pediatrician they are going to see. So how can you know that you are selecting the best dentist for your child? Below we have outlined the top reasons to choose a pediatric dentist over a family/general dentist to…

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Filed Under: Activities, Activities for Moms, Beauty, Fitness and Health, Children Activities, Doctors, Family, Family Activities, Health, Health & Beauty, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy, Sponsors- About Tagged With: Dr. Michael J. Leach, Pediatric Dentists Alpharetta, pediatric dentists North Fulton

Free and Fun Library Events for the Kiddos Around and About Alpharetta

November 8, 2019 by Christy 1 Comment

Local libraries in and around Alpharetta are some of the best places to take your children for FREE events throughout the year as well as to check out reading books! Below are great events for kids from pre-school through high school.  Check to see if there is an RSVP or first come first serve on…

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Filed Under: Activities, Activities for Moms, Children Activities, Education, Events, Fall Planning, Family, Family Activities, Information-General, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy Tagged With: activity, AFPLS, Alpharetta, art, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, Crafts, Cumming, December events, Education, elementary, entertainment, events, family, family storytime, Forsyth Public Libraries, free and fun family things to do, lego club, library, math tutoring, must read, read, reading, Roswell, Summer Reading Program, teens, things to do with kids, yoga

Visiting the Kids at CHOA in “The Zone” is Always Uplifting

November 8, 2019 by Christy Leave a Comment

AlpharettaMoms was at The Zone around Halloween and had a great time as always! We will be back on December 17 with holiday crafts. Thanks to Southern Baked Pie Company and our give back day with them, I have $94 to spend towards crafts for the event and The Zone!   AlpharettaMoms.Org recently volunteered at…

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Filed Under: Activities, Activities for Moms, Charity, Community, Information-General, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy Tagged With: charity, childrens healthcare of atlanta, CHOA, giving back, The Zone

2019 Fall Festivals and Arts/Craft Fairs Around and About Alpharetta

November 6, 2019 by Christy Leave a Comment

Fall brings lots Festivals and Arts/Craft shows to Alpharettta and surrounding cities! Take the family out for activities, food, entertainment and to check out local business’ goodies! RUMC Christmas Gift & Craft Show  Dec 5, 6 & 7 Roswell United Methodist Church Thurs Dec 5 6-8pm Fri Dec 6 9:30 a.m -6pm Sat Dec 7…

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Filed Under: Activities, Activities for Moms, Children Activities, Community, Entertainment, Events, Fall Planning, Family, Family Activities, Information-General, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy Tagged With: activity, Alpharetta, Alpharetta events, community, entertainment, event, fall, fall fesivals, fall festivals Atlanta, family, festivals, Helen, Johns Creek, must read, Oktoberfest, Stone Mountain

Tongue Twisters

November 2, 2019 by Christy Leave a Comment

Tongue twisters are a series of words or phrases that people get caught up in trying to say correctly, especially several times in a row.  The second Sunday in November is International Tongue Twister Day – this year the date falls on November 10. Tongue twisters—phrases that are difficult to articulate quickly—are celebrated today. They…

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Filed Under: Activities, Children Activities, Family, Family Activities, Information-General, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy Tagged With: International tongue twister day, North Fulton Family Life, tongue twisteers

Helpful Hints to a Happy Halloween

October 29, 2019 by Christy Leave a Comment

Halloween is a time of year most children look forward to long before it arrives. Kids can hardly contain their excitement as they decide on a costume and look forward to Trick-or-Treating. Here are some quick reminders to help ensure you and your children have a safe, fun Halloween! Some neighborhoods get in the Halloween…

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Filed Under: Activities, Children Activities, Fall Planning, Family, Family Activities, Information-General, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy Tagged With: family, halloween, parenting, Safe Halloween, safety

Tips on Preventing Fires

October 10, 2019 by Christy Leave a Comment

October is fire prevention month which reminds us to focus on fire safety tips and the importance of creating an escape plan and a family meeting place in the event of a fire. I feel we can never be reminded enough about how dangerous fires can be and the importance of always taking precaution so…

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Filed Under: Activities, Children Activities, Family, Family Activities, Health, Information-General, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy Tagged With: Fire Prevention, fire prevention tips, safe practices

Haunted Houses and Spooky Events this Halloween Around and About Alpharetta

October 10, 2019 by Christy 1 Comment

Halloween can be Haunted ~ do you believe in the supernatural? If you like to be scared check out some of the haunted houses and events below! Fear the Woods Haunted House and Trail  Stockbridge The woods will once again become alive (Fri – Sun), when the sun sets over The Pumpkin Patch. Fear the…

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Filed Under: Activities, Activities for Moms, Children Activities, Fall Planning, Family, Family Activities, Information-General, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy Tagged With: Ghost tours, halloween, haunted, Haunted Houses, Paranoia, spooky events, teen, tween, tweens

Fun Halloween Crafts

October 7, 2019 by Christy Leave a Comment

Halloween and all it brings is so exciting for kids and adults too! The leaves are changing, its getting cooler outside and darker earlier which leads us to thoughts of how to dress and decorate for Halloween!  We found some adorable and easy Halloween crafts to do with the kids to put everyone in the…

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Filed Under: Activities, Activities for Moms, Children Activities, Fall Planning, Family, Family Activities, Information-General, Keeping Kids Active & Healthy Tagged With: Crafts, Family fun things to do, halloween, Halloween crafts

Alpharetta Only Events this Fall!

September 18, 2019 by Christy Leave a Comment

Alpharetta is full of events year round! The City of Alpharetta and Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau put alot of time and effort into planning amazingly fun family events. It is hard to not find something to do in this city full of entertainment and if you find you are drawing a blank – reach…

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all-day Fresh to Order Kids Eat Free EVE... @ Fresh to Order
Fresh to Order Kids Eat Free EVE... @ Fresh to Order
Dec 7 all-day
Kids eat free or for .99 cents with every adult purchase! Offered Monday-Friday after 4pm and Saturdays/Sundays ALL DAY 1505, 10900 Medlock Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30097
all-day Moe’s Southwest Grill Kids Eat C... @ Moe's Southwest Grill
Moe’s Southwest Grill Kids Eat C... @ Moe's Southwest Grill
Dec 7 all-day
3710 Old Milton Pkwy Alpharetta, GA, 30005: Kids Eat for 99 cents on Saturday’s all day with purchase of adult entree 2354 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Roswell, GA, 30076 : Kids Eat for 99 cents with adult meal on...

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4:00 pm The Flying Biscuit Cafe Kids Eat... @ The Flying Biscuit Cafe
The Flying Biscuit Cafe Kids Eat... @ The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Flying Biscuit: Kids Eat Free with purchase of adult entrée (dine in only). Candler Park and Midtown: Mon.-Fri. 4-8 p.m Brookhaven and Peachtree City: Mon.-Fri. all day Check out our 12 locations in Georgia here: https://www.flyingbiscuit.com/locations-2/...

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all-day Dickey’s Barbecue Kids Eat Free ... @ Dickey's Barbecue
Dickey’s Barbecue Kids Eat Free ... @ Dickey's Barbecue
Dec 8 all-day
Kids 12 & under eat free all day on SUNDAYS! 3070 Windward Plaza, Suite E, Alpharetta
all-day Fresh to Order Kids Eat Free EVE... @ Fresh to Order
Fresh to Order Kids Eat Free EVE... @ Fresh to Order
Dec 8 all-day
Kids eat free or for .99 cents with every adult purchase! Offered Monday-Friday after 4pm and Saturdays/Sundays ALL DAY 1505, 10900 Medlock Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30097
all-day Jersey Mike’s Kids Eat Free All ... @ Jersey Mike's
Jersey Mike’s Kids Eat Free All ... @ Jersey Mike's
Dec 8 all-day
Kids Eat Free every Sunday all day with paid adult meal. Dine in only. Locations for Kids Eat Free: 4075 Old Milton Pkwy #6, Alpharetta, GA 30005, USA 11300 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek; 665...

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all-day Twisted Taco Kids Eat Free (Almo... @ Twisted Taco
Twisted Taco Kids Eat Free (Almo... @ Twisted Taco
Dec 8 all-day
Locations: 1495 Alpharetta Hwy and 9700 Medlock Bridge Johns Creek Kids eat for $1.99 with each paid adult entree.
9:00 am Gesher L’Torah Holiday Bazaar @ Gesher L'Torah
Gesher L’Torah Holiday Bazaar @ Gesher L'Torah
Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Gesher L'Torah Holiday Bazaar @ Gesher L'Torah
Gesher L’Torah’s Annual Holiday Bazaar is Sunday, Dec 8! 9 a.m. – 12:30pm Enjoy drinks and treats from the Sisterhood Cafe Vendors Chance to Win Raffle Prizes 4320 Kimball Bridge Rd Alpharetta 30022
11:00 am Qdoba Mexican Restaurant Kids Ea... @ Qdoba Mexican Restaurant
Qdoba Mexican Restaurant Kids Ea... @ Qdoba Mexican Restaurant
Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Qdoba Mexican Restaurant Kids Eat Free: Kids under age 12 eat free Saturdays OR Wednesdays all day (with adult purchase) Sample menu items: Kid’s Taco, Kids Grilled Quesadilla with side and drink Locations: 5610 Glenridge Dr...

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4:00 pm The Flying Biscuit Cafe Kids Eat... @ The Flying Biscuit Cafe
The Flying Biscuit Cafe Kids Eat... @ The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Dec 8 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Flying Biscuit: Kids Eat Free with purchase of adult entrée (dine in only). Candler Park and Midtown: Mon.-Fri. 4-8 p.m Brookhaven and Peachtree City: Mon.-Fri. all day Check out our 12 locations in Georgia here: https://www.flyingbiscuit.com/locations-2/...

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all-day Fresh to Order Kids Eat Free EVE... @ Fresh to Order
Fresh to Order Kids Eat Free EVE... @ Fresh to Order
Dec 9 all-day
Kids eat free or for .99 cents with every adult purchase! Offered Monday-Friday after 4pm and Saturdays/Sundays ALL DAY 1505, 10900 Medlock Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30097
all-day Your Pie – Kids Eat Free in Rosw... @ Your Pie
Your Pie – Kids Eat Free in Rosw... @ Your Pie
Dec 9 all-day
One free kids meal (ages 12 and under) with the purchase of adult entree and drink. Kids meal includes 6-inch pizza, kid’s gelato & drink.  625 W Crossville Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
12:00 am El Porton Kids Eat Free on Mondays! @ El Porton Mexican Restaurant
El Porton Kids Eat Free on Mondays! @ El Porton Mexican Restaurant
Dec 9 @ 12:00 am – 11:00 pm
El Porton: Kids eat free (with purchase of adult entrée) on Mondays after 5pm Locations:  Johns Creek location: 11950 Jones Bridge Rd: Kids eat free on MONDAYS! 11190 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell, GA 30076 on MONDAYS!...

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10:00 am Cheeseburger Bobby’s Kids Special @ Cheeseburger Bobby's
Cheeseburger Bobby’s Kids Special @ Cheeseburger Bobby's
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kids Eat for .99 on Monday’s with purchase of adult meal. Norcross and Johns Creek locations offer this special on Monday’s!!
11:00 am Romano’s Macaroni Grill Kids Eat...
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Kids Eat...
Dec 9 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Macaroni Grill: Get one free kids meal (12 and under) with each purchase of an adult entree.  Not valid with Kitchen Counter Express entrees or 3 Course Lunch! 5045 Windward Pkwy; Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-360-6302...

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4:00 pm Atlanta Bread Company Kids Eat F... @ Atlanta Bread Company
Atlanta Bread Company Kids Eat F... @ Atlanta Bread Company
Dec 9 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
ABC: Kids eat free on these days: Locations:  The Forum on Peachtree Pkwy: Kids Eat Free on Mondays from 5-9pm 640 W Crossville Rd, Roswell, GA 30075: Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays after 5pm  
4:00 pm The Flying Biscuit Cafe Kids Eat... @ The Flying Biscuit Cafe
The Flying Biscuit Cafe Kids Eat... @ The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Dec 9 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Flying Biscuit: Kids Eat Free with purchase of adult entrée (dine in only). Candler Park and Midtown: Mon.-Fri. 4-8 p.m Brookhaven and Peachtree City: Mon.-Fri. all day Check out our 12 locations in Georgia here: https://www.flyingbiscuit.com/locations-2/...

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5:00 pm Cheeseburger Bobby’s in Suwanee @ Cheeseburger Bobby's
Cheeseburger Bobby’s in Suwanee @ Cheeseburger Bobby's
Dec 9 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kids enjoy a .99 kids meal with adult purchase from 5-9pm
5:00 pm Wild Slice Pizzeria Kids Eat Fre... @ Wild Slice Pizzeria
Wild Slice Pizzeria Kids Eat Fre... @ Wild Slice Pizzeria
Dec 9 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday Nights 5pm-9pm for Dine-In Only: Kids Eat Free! One 7″ kids pizza per adult item purchased Monday night Pizza Party for 4 includes: -one 16″ specialty pizza of choice -two house made fresh pretzels...

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all-day Alessio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria ... @ Alessio's Pizzeria
Alessio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria ... @ Alessio's Pizzeria
Dec 10 all-day
Kids eat free! (With one adult purchase of $10 or more) 3 locations offer Kids Eat Free on Tuesday’s: Johns Creek: 6955 McGinnis Ferry Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097  (770) 622-4884 Cumming:  3775 Windermere Pkwy ...

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all-day Andretti Indoor Karting & Games ... @ Andretti Indoor Karting & Gaming Roswell
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games ... @ Andretti Indoor Karting & Gaming Roswell
Dec 10 all-day
Tuesday’s at Andretti’s Roswell, Kids Eat Free!! Every Tuesday, Kids Eat Free with the purchase of each entree of $8.49 or more. Kids meals for children 12 or younger, beverages not included. 11000 Alpharetta Hwy,...

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all-day Firehouse Subs Kids Eat Free Dat... @ Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs Kids Eat Free Dat... @ Firehouse Subs
Dec 10 all-day
Kids 12 & under eat free ALL DAY.  One free kid’s meal per adult entree at these locations: Locations: 3005 Old Alabama Rd  Ste 6001, Alpharetta  (770) 442-1945 on MONDAYS 6395 McGinnis Ferry Rd  Ste...

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all-day Fresh to Order Kids Eat Free EVE... @ Fresh to Order
Fresh to Order Kids Eat Free EVE... @ Fresh to Order
Dec 10 all-day
Kids eat free or for .99 cents with every adult purchase! Offered Monday-Friday after 4pm and Saturdays/Sundays ALL DAY 1505, 10900 Medlock Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30097
all-day Hurricane Grill & Wings Kids Eat... @ Hurricane Grill & Wings
Hurricane Grill & Wings Kids Eat... @ Hurricane Grill & Wings
Dec 10 all-day
Kids eat free all day SATURDAY with the purchase of an adult entree. Johns Creek, GA: 9700 MEDLOCK BRIDGE ROAD, STE 120  
all-day Miller’s Ale House Kids Eat Free... @ Miller's Ale House
Miller’s Ale House Kids Eat Free... @ Miller's Ale House
Dec 10 all-day
Kids Eat Free! 1 Free Kids Meal with the purchase of 1 regularly priced Adult Entree. Ages 12 & under. Dine in only. 10750 Davis Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30009
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