Grab & Go Kids Planner: Reading, Art and More

Here are two Dr. Seuss events, a children’s art class, a family day at the state botanical garden and a hit Broadway musical — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.

Family Best Bets of the Week

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration

• When and where: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the  
• Why go: To celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss and the joys of reading and to experience a special visit from The Cat in the Hat 
• Pricing: Free 

“The Cat in the Hat Comes Back”

• When and where: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the
• Why go: To see “The Cat in the Hat Comes Back,” a classic children’s story by Dr. Suess and then listen to the story 
• Pricing: Free 

Children's art class

• When and where: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Georgia Piedmont Arts Center
• Why go: To be creative, learn about art and make a special project
• Pricing: $12

Exotic Birds and Reptiles on Planet Earth: Family Day

• When and where: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia 
• Why go: To see and learn about exotic birds and animals and participate in hands-on activities related to forests of the world 
• Pricing: $5 per individual, $20 per family and free for children younger than 2

"Stomp"

• When and where: 8 p.m. Wednesday thru Friday, 1, 5 and 9 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 and 6 p.m. Sunday at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta 
• Why go: To see a hit Broadway musical the entire family will enjoy 
• Pricing: $15 to $75