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Wonderade Punch List
Atlanta Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday tops out around 71 under clouds, then Sunday turns sunny and cooler at 63, so bring a jacket for the second day. Boo at the Zoo, Atlanta Ballet's Cinderella and Ten-Tober fill Saturday, and Goblins in the Garden is the pick for Sunday.
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The weather read
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Saturday
71° / 50°
Cloudy, 4% rain.
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Sunday
63° / 46°
Sunny, 2% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
Boo at the Zoo, a Halloween event at the zoo on Cherokee Avenue. Book ahead and check the hours before you go.
800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, United States, Georgia 30315 · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun · Book ahead
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 Afternoon |
Atlanta Ballet's Cinderella on Peachtree Street, a classic fairy tale told in dance. Seats are limited, so book now.
660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States, Georgia 30308 · Price not listed · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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 3:15 pm |
Goats named VanGoat and Baaahlo making paintings is exactly the kind of silly kids remember. Reserve ahead, since spots are limited and zoo admission is separate.
Zoo Atlanta · Price not listed · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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 Evening |
A free, family-friendly Oktoberfest on Tucker Town Green with live music and games. Go early in the evening, while it is still family hour.
Tucker Town Green · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Also Saturday: Boo Bash brings pumpkin painting, a costume contest and bounce houses, all with free admission. (Free · Outdoors, open sun)
Also Saturday: Children's Business Fairs are markets where kids ages 6 to 17 sell what they make; Saturday's stop is on Main Street in Conyers. (Price not listed · Indoors)
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Sunday plan |
Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
 Morning |
Fall Family Fun at the Atlanta Botanical Garden is a gentle, fall-themed morning built for little ones. Check hours first, since the listing gives no set time for your visit.
Atlanta Botanical Garden · Price not listed · Mostly shaded
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| 12 to 1:30 pm |
Goblins in the Garden gives little ones a Goblin Runway to strut their costumes, plus fall games. Come dressed up, and bring a layer for the shaded paths.
Atlanta Botanical Garden · Price not listed · Mostly shaded
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| 2 to 3:30 pm |
Halloween Spooktacular at Dad’s Garage mixes games, prizes, a reverse haunted house and a Halloween improv show. It's indoors, so it's an easy afternoon whatever the sky does.
Dad’s Garage · Price not listed · Indoors
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Also Sunday: Spooky Mill offers a bounce house obstacle course and carnival games for little ones, plus a ghost-hunting tour for tweens. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
Also Sunday: Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas is worth a look if the timeline shifts; book ahead. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun · Book ahead)
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Heads up: Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade takes over Little Five Points Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Cumberland Art Festival takes over Galleria Gardens Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Boo at the Zoo takes over Zoo Atlanta Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: L5P Halloween Parade - Devil May Daycare takes over Little Five Points Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Publix
Burger Night
Protein value: about 22 g protein per $
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At about 22 g protein per $, Publix ground pork is one of the best protein values among this week's dinner deals. Smash burgers are fast, cheap and let the kids build their own. |
| Publix Ground Pork 80/20, Ground Fresh Daily |
$3.49 lb |
| Publix Kiwi Pineapple Fruit Salad Mix Small, Medium, or Large Size cont. |
$4.99 lb |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 20.
How to cook it: Form thin patties, smash them on a very hot pan for 3 minutes a side, and cook until no pink remains (160°).
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Runner-up dinner · Kroger
Pork Night
Want a second night? A pork shoulder roast gives a lot of protein for the money and feeds you twice. Whole Pork Shoulder (Bone-In or Boneless Pork Half Loin) ($1.79/lb), Kroger Honeycrisp or Envy Apples 3 lb Bag ($4.99), Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 24 oz (Buy 1, Get 1 Free), Fresh In-Store Made Salad Bowls 9-12 oz ($6).
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The weekend bonus
Grab a few Large Pumpkins at $3.95 and turn the kitchen table into a carving or painting station. Save the seeds and roast them for a snack while the jack-o'-lanterns dry.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Kroger Milk Gallon Kroger · about 49 g protein per $ |
$2.49 |
| Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Large, Grade A, 24 ct Kroger · about 28 g protein per $ |
$5.49 |
| Boneless Chuck Roast Kroger · about 11 g protein per $ |
$6.99/lb |
| Heritage Farm Fresh Boneless Chicken Breast or Chicken Wings, Bone-In Kroger |
$1.99/lb |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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