Rebecca Ruffin Leffler

Rebecca Ruffin Leffler is an LSU grad (Geaux Tigers!), wife, and mom to twin girls in Atlanta. She enjoys writing about parenting, hiking, and travel. Follow her family’s vacation adventures at FindingFamilyAdventures.com.

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Virginia-Highland with Kids: 35 Best Things to Do in Virginia-Highland, GA

Submitted by Rebecca Ruffin ... on Fri, 10/13/2023 - 10:38am

Explore Atlanta's beloved intown neighborhood of Virginia-Highland with our helpful guide!

Tucked between Midtown and Druid Hills, the historic Virginia-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta offers families a fun day of exploring tasty restaurants, shady parks, and popular community festivals. And unlike some Atlanta neighborhoods, Virginia-Highland, GA offers tons of sidewalks, making it extremely walkable and stroller-friendly.

Check out our list of 35 top places for families to visit in Virginia-Highland and the adjacent neighborhood of Morningside. Both neighborhoods--over 100 years old--exude a strong sense of community as evidenced by many festivals and events. Families enjoy locally-owned hangouts and independent retailers amidst tree-lined streets brimming with historic bungalow homes.

Best Museums for Kids in Atlanta: Children’s Museums and Family-Friendly Museums in Atlanta

Submitted by Rebecca Ruffin ... on Sun, 10/08/2023 - 11:10am

See Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, and other Sesame Street characters at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Photo by the author

Atlanta museums for kids offer young visitors to get off their screens and learn about the world. Families can put down the electronics and spend time together at wonderful children's museums in Atlanta. Research shows family museums offer an excellent way to teach topics often missed in the classroom by engaging the three C’s—creativity, critical thinking, and curiosity.

Children's museums in Atlanta offer families the chance to learn something new and discover their world together. Be sure to check each museum's website for hours and tickets costs, as well as special exhibits and events. Now who's ready to explore aweome Atlanta museums?

Visit Topgolf Atlanta Fore Family Fun

Submitted by Rebecca Ruffin ... on Fri, 08/25/2023 - 11:05am

Introduce kids and teens to a sport like golf while having a family hang at Topgolf Atlanta.

Topgolf Atlanta, GA, with three locations in the metro region, is an awesome sports complex that features electronically tracked, microchipped golf balls, which visitors aim and hit at giant outfield targets, in a variety of available games. In fact, Topgolf's popularity is so widespread, it is an official medaled event for the 2024 Special Olympics!

Topgolf is not mini golf, traditional golf, or a boring driving range; it offers an exciting experience for people of all ages and skill levels. Families love coming to Topgolf Atlanta, GA to engage in friendly competition with a variety of fun golf games. Add the Topgolf menu of delicious food beverages, as well as comfy seating in your own climate-controlled bay, and you’ve scored a hole-in-one for the perfect family outing!

Free and Cheap Afterschool Programs for Atlanta Kids

Submitted by Rebecca Ruffin ... on Sun, 08/20/2023 - 8:05am

Kids create impressive pieces of art and engage in other activities with Georgia After School Program (GASP).

Afterschool programs provide safe solutions by keeping kids mentally stimulated, providing homework assistance, and allowing social interaction among peers in a supervised environment. Atlanta afterschool programs also help parents with the daunting process of juggling kids’ school schedules with work schedules.

To make this process simpler, we’ve rounded up cheap afterschool programs (some of which are FREE) for kids and teens all around the Atlanta area. Some of these afterschool options, including programs offered through school districts and non-profit organizations, provide transportation to a central location.

Extreme Sports and More Thrilling Activities for Kids in Atlanta: Go-Karts, Axe Throwing, and More

Submitted by Rebecca Ruffin ... on Fri, 08/11/2023 - 11:50am

Water ski with dad at Terminus Wake Park! Photo courtesy of the park

Extreme kids crave extreme sports! If you find your kids getting bored during typical family outings, maybe it’s time to up the ante. Atlanta is full of extreme sports for kids; age-appropriate activities guaranteed to satisfy all the thrill seekers in your family. Let kids test their limits with our list of extreme sports and activities in Atlanta—go-karts, axe throwing, rock climbing, indoor skydiving, wakeboarding, and more!

For more fun activities in Atlanta, check out 100 Best Things to Do in Atlanta with Kids Before They Grow Up. And stay in the know about upcoming activities when you sign up for our free Mommy Poppins newsletters delivered straight to your inbox!

Best Bowling Alleys in Atlanta for Kids

Submitted by Rebecca Ruffin ... on Fri, 07/28/2023 - 11:20am

Midtown Bowl offers a classic bowling experience in the heart of Midtown. Photo courtesy of Failla Marketing

Atlanta bowling is a great way to spend time together as a family. No matter if the weather is hot, rainy, windy, or icy, Atlanta bowling alleys are always ready to host a day of friendly competition and indoor fun for kids. And you don't even need any specialized equipment — simply show up at the bowling alley wearing socks!

With helpful bowling bumpers and ball ramps, kids as young as age 3, older grandparents, and everyone in between can enjoy the sport together! And many of these Atlanta bowling alleys participate in the Kids Bowl Free during the summer. Get ready for fun as we’ve rounded up the best places for bowling in Atlanta.

100 Best Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids Before They Grow Up

Submitted by Rebecca Ruffin ... on Sun, 07/16/2023 - 8:04am

Take a photo at Tiny Doors ATL's door #6, featured in a custom bench by artist Ira Hill, located on the Beltline Eastside trail. Photo courtesy of Tiny Doors ATL

Check out the ultimate things to do in Atlanta with kids — including attractions, activities, fun events, museums, famed landmarks, and much more!

Atlanta offers kids a chance to see giant pandas, zipline through trees, pick peaches, and walk through a shark tunnel! This Southern mecca is home to Coca-Cola, Atlanta Braves, and down-home hospitality, while offering so many kid-friendly activities and fun events. Families have plenty to do for a weekend, a week, or even longer.

Check out our list of 100 fun things to do in Atlanta with kids before they grow up to find the best museums, indoor play places, festivals, and amusement parks in the area!

Looking for fun stuff to do in Atlanta this coming weekend? We've got great weekend events here!

11 Best Free Swimming Pools in Atlanta

Submitted by Rebecca Ruffin ... on Sun, 06/25/2023 - 8:12am

Get ready for a day of summer fun at Piedmont Park's Aquatics Center.

Atlanta summers demand cooling swimming pools and lots of water fun! Free swimming pools offer great ways for children to get exercise, play, and stay off the devices...and who doesn't want to save a few dollars this summer?! Take a look at the best, free swimming pools in Atlanta. Pack the sunscreen, goggles, and snacks and get ready to dive into the list!

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