Melanie Preis
Melanie Preis is a writer, editor, wife, and mom of three (including her beloved bernedoodle). Before joining Mommy Poppins, she worked at StyleBlueprint, Turner Broadcasting, and HowStuffWorks. She loves reading, anything Bravo, art fairs, and, of course, her bernedoodle.
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Orlando classes for preschoolers and toddlers keep little learners socialized, active, and ready to experience new skills and talents. Young children discover the wonders of their surrounding world in awesome toddler classes in Orlando—options include Mommy-and-me classes, large groups, and small group settings.
Take a look at some of our favorite classes in Orlando for toddlers and preschoolers looking to enrich their knowledge base. Get more specific insight into classes in Central florida by checking out our Guide of the Top Classes in Orlando, including the best baby classes, swimming classes, and much more!
Zoo Atlanta welcomes wild creatures from near and far -- both exotic animals and overexcited kids ready to let loose! Located in the wonderful Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta is the ultimate outdoor entertainment destination for its family-friendly attractions and year-round events. Use our helpful guide when visiting this beloved Atlanta zoo and your little wild animals will have an awesome time!
Kids AND adults will love seeing the famous Zoo Atlanta pandas, feeding giraffes, and catching a glimpse of the new and adorable baby sloth. The only thing better than all that cuteness overload is saving money on top of it —read below to find out how zoo visitors can save money on admission with an Atlanta CityPass.
Redirect kids bouncing off the walls to kids bouncing at trampoline parks! Atlanta trampoline parks make wonderful indoor play centers for kids to let out energy, especially during blistering summers and freezing winters when local parks may not be appropriate. And many of the trampoline parks in Atlanta offer much more than just a place to jump—kids can try obstacle courses, dodgeball games, foam pits, climbing walls, and more.
Jump for joy at these fantastic Atlanta trampoline parks! And for even more bouncy indoor fun, check out Ninja Warrior Gyms and Parkour for Atlanta Kids and Teens. Prefer "swimming indoors"? Spend a few hours at Disney's The Little Mermaid x CAMP Atlanta for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Disney's The Little Mermaid x CAMP Atlanta, which opened in Dunwoody earlier this month, is a unique, immersive experience that will have kids belting "Kiss the Girl" the entire ride home. CAMP is a wonderful combination of retail, media, and entertainment, open in many major cities across the country. CAMP's first location in Atlanta collaborated with Disney to celebrate the new Little Mermaid film with aquatic awe.
I recently took my kids to CAMP Atlanta for a morning of magic, merfolk, and merchandise, and it's truly the best. When it comes to Ariel, we always want to be a "Part of [Her] World" and the fantastic experience at CAMP made it happen. Take a look at our guide to Disney's The Little Mermaid x CAMP Atlanta for family fun!
The Lighthouse Immersive Disney Animation experience puts Atlanta kids into their favorite movies. Children of ALL ages (I'm including you, parents) feel giddy remembering their favorite animated scenes with huge screens, amazing sound systems, and touchable elements in the Disney immersive experience. My daughters and I spent an afternoon at Lighthouse Immersive Disney Animation Atlanta, and it was wonderful to relive my own movie memories with theirs.
The Disney immersive experience Atlanta is a great summer activity -- to escape the season's brutal heat and afternoon thunderstorms -- and enjoy beloved movies in a whole new way. Plus, kids learn about the animation process, renowned Disney artists, and how to draw classic Disney characters!
We may not "talk about Bruno," but your kids will love talking about this "whole new world" of magic and fun at the Atlanta Lighthouse Immersive event!
The Museum of Illusions Atlanta confuses the human mind with its never-ending brain twisters, visual oddities, and baffling (yet hysterical) photo opportunities. Up is down, black is white, right is left, and every other mind-altering direction goes at the Museum of Illusions Atlanta. Kids will LOVE the new museum, which opened this weekend at Atlantic Station, for its hands-on approach of upending everything you see in the world.
Fall down the rabbit hole of this topsy-turvy Wonderland to take a whole new look at the world of through the Museum of Illusions Atlanta!
Atlanta restaurants with play spaces make it easy for families to dine out together. Atlanta has awesome restaurants to suit budgets of all sizes and family preferences. We've rounded up Atlanta restaurants with play spaces perfect for toddlers to eateries with go-karts and games for older kids. Your kids can even pretend to be air traffic controllers between bites!
Read on for the full list of restaurants with play spaces in Atlanta. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop on awesome happenings, including 100 Things To Do in Atlanta Before Kids Grow Up.
Pinkies up for high tea and tea party places in Atlanta! Treat mom like a queen with a Mother's Day high tea or spend any afternoon getting the royal treatment at these Atlanta tea party spots. (In fact, keep that royal energy going with a weekend tea party in May at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead, in honor of the coronation of King Charles III!) High tea in Atlanta offers a fun way to spend time with kids— trying new drinks and foods, dressing up, and feeling like a princess or prince.
A note that almost all Atlanta high tea spots require reservations (and deposits for some) so plan accordingly. Sip hot or iced brews at our favorite Atlanta tea party spots, enjoy finger sandwiches (remind kiddos no actual fingers were used), and have a royally fun afternoon!
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