James Smith
James Stephen Smith is a seasoned journalist who transitioned from reporting at Newsday to a more relaxed life as a father and director of media relations at St. John's University. He manages the university’s messaging while also contributing to Mommy Poppins, a site he discovered after his third daughter was born in 2011. Fun fact: James nearly made it on Jeopardy but missed a Final Jeopardy question on art history—only to watch a colleague nail it and become a two-time champion.
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Good news, fans of February: Not only does the calendar give us that rare leap day in 2020, it also drops it right into the middle of an Atlanta weekend.
That means there's plenty of fun to be had on February 29, including storytimes, children's films, stargazing, nature activities, and more.
And if you're eager to begin March, you can also enjoy special programs at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Center for Puppetry Arts, and the Fernbank Museum.
Hard to believe, but spring in Atlanta is a mere month away. And while some might celebrate the arrival of a new season, fans of winter will want to head out to two cold-weather attractions before they close for the year. License to Chill at Lanier Island Resort in Buford and Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park both shut for the season on Sunday, February 23.
Those are just two of the many things to do on busy weekend in the Atlanta area, where science, children's theater and even a visit from the Hello Kitty gang ought to inspire your young ones. You can even introduce them to a bit of multicultural Atlanta with events at the Michael P. Carlos Museum and the Weber School.
Go fly a kite. We're not being snarky: It's just one of a host of great things to do with Atlanta kids this weekend.
It's National Kite Day and that means a big celebration in Alpharetta, where your kids can enjoy music, art, and kite-making at Chiringa.
Elsewhere this weekend, kids can enjoy theater, a family hike, and a brand-new exhibit at the Fernbank Museum.
It's that special time of year, when thoughts turn to sweethearts and loved ones. Valentine's Day is on the horizon and kids in the Orlando area can get into the spirit with a number of great things to do this weekend.
Enjoy a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt in Winter Park, a family dance party in Celebration, crafts events in Oviedo and Longwood, and even a celebration with the Valentine's owls at the Avian Reconditioning Center.
Too early to think about Valentine's Day? Well, kids can enjoy theme-park good times at Universal and Epcot, and some FREE museum fun in Orlando.
It's that special time of year, where thoughts turn to sweethearts and loved ones. Valentine's Day is on the horizon and kids in the Washington, DC area can get into the spirit with a number of great things to do this weekend.
There's a card workshop at the National Postal Museum and a sweethearts dance with the animals in West Springfield, Virginia.
Too early to think about Valentine's Day? Well, you can enjoy theater in Silver Spring, Maryland, a "Harry Potter" scavenger hunt in DC, or perhaps get outside for some maple sugaring in Wheaton, Maryland.
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