Family Activities
Lekotek has many special family events in the community throughout the year. Here's a look at what's coming up in 2020. Details
about each event are below. Please call our office at
404-633-3430 to get more information. Registration for each
event can be found on our event sign up page.
LekoPals: Habima Theater - March15
Easter Egg Hunt - Cobb: April 4
Southside: March 28Zoo Day - May 2
Fishing Trip - April 25
Ink Children's Museum - June 3
Family Outing - Noah's Ark - May 28Rafting - June 20 *tentative
Moe's Mystery Movie - July 18
Lekotek Run 4 Kids - August 8
Picnic & Cookout - Septemeber
Family Fun Day at the Pumpkin Patch - October 10
Family Fun Day at The Rock Ranch - October 12
Halloween Parade - October 31
Holiday Party -
Sign up here for Special Events
Zoo Day
Lekotek is going to the zoo!
When: Saturday, May 2, 2020; 10am til ...
Tickets: Please RSVP to Lekotek at 404-633-3430.
Tickets will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
(Immediate family only; additional tickets may be purchased atthe zoo for friends or extended family.) Children 2 years and younger don't need a ticket.
Easter Egg Hunt
Join us at the Cobb or Southside office for a fun family event! Eggs will be hidden for all the children to find. Some are specially adapted to make them easier to find and pick up. Each egg will have a prize inside! Please let Lisa or Jackelyn know if your child has any food allergies as some eggs will have some candy inside.
Cobb Egg Hunt
When: Saturday April 4, 2020; 10:30am-12:00pm
Cost: Free
RSVP: Register online or contact Lisa at 770-420-9889
Southside Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 28, 2020, 1030-12:00pm
Cost: Free
RSVP: Register online or contact Jackelyn at 770-289-3276
Noah's Ark Family Day
Let's all go out and play! Noah's Ark is a rehabilitation service for animals. We can have a small picnic and then go in to see the animals! Be sure to bring sunscreen.
From the Noah's Ark Web site: "Noah's Ark is located on 250 acres in Locust Grove, Georgia. We provide a loving home for abused, unwanted, and orphaned animals. Noah's Ark is not a zoo or humane society but a place dedicated to the care and treatment of wildlife, domestic livestock, exotic animals, and birds."
When: Thursday, May 28, 2020, 12:30pm-3:00pm
Where: 712 LF-Griffin Rd, Locust Grove, GA (located behind the Tanger Outlet Mall), 770-957-0888
[Visit the Noah's Ark Web site]
Cost: Free. (Please, if you want to, donate to the Ark to help them to continue to provide services.)
RSVP: Please RSVP online or to Jackelyn at 770-289-3276 or Jackelyn@lekotekga.org. Be sure to RSVP so that if it has rained or they are closed, we can get in touch with you!
Fishing
All Lekotek families are welcome to have fun fishing with us! We have partnered with The National Park Service to offer this outdoor event. This will be a basic introduction to fishing and teaching kids to cast into hula hoops before using cane poles (which they keep) to catch fish in the pond. The dock has a railing to assist the children. Kids will be shown how to find bugs and explore in a shallow creek near the pavillion for bugs after the fishing program. There is will also be an aquarium at the dock to put in fish (and turtles) that we catch.
No Charge! RSVP is required. Limited spaces are available.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2020 10:00am-12:00pm *tentative
Where: 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
RSVP: Sign up online or call Lekotek at (404)633-3430
Rafting
We have partnered with The National Park Service to offer this outdoor event. Park Ranger and Lekotek Dad, John Huth is offering a rafting experience for Lekotek families at Sibley Pond / Sope Creek entrance of Chattahooche River National Recreation area. One to two families will share a raft and paddle around the pond! This is a small shallow pond, perfect for a beginning experience in a raft. Parents won't want to miss out on the fun, please plan to participate with your child(ren)! This is sure to be an incredibly fun summer time favorite!
No Charge! RSVP is required. Limited spaces are available.
When: June 20, 2020 *tentative
Where: Sibley Pond
RSVP: Sign up online or call Lekotek at (404) 633-3430
family fall picnic
All Lekotek families are welcome to have fun at the park! The CREEC center has a covered deck, a pond, a large field and trails for hiking. Bring a dish and Lekotek will provide the main course, drinks and S'mores and more fun!
When: ; 4:30pm-7:00pm
Where: CREEC Center
RSVP: Sign up online or call Lekotek at (404)633-3430
Pumpkin Patch
All Lekotek families are welcome to have fun at the Pumpkin Patch! You can go on a hayride, pet the animals, eat good food, and make some arts and crafts. Best of all you can pick your pumpkin! There is no charge unless you purchases are made from Berry Patch Farms for food or larger pumpkins!
When: October 10, 2020; 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Berry Patch Farms
RSVP: Sign up online or call Lekotek at (404)633-3430
Halloween Parade
A new annual event has begun! Join us for music, arts, crafts, a magic show and of course Trick or Treating. Children will be able to trick or
treat at different stations and in a safe environment with your Lekotek friends! We love to see everyone's costumes.
Refreshments will be served.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2020, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Where: AMS Vans 6275 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084
RSVP: RSVP online or contact us at (404)633-3430
The Rock Ranch
All Lekotek families are welcome to have fun at The Rock Ranch! Each fall, The Rock Ranch holds Fall Family Fun days. A day at The Rock Ranch is packed full of excitement, fun, adventure and making memories. Train rides, zip lines, jumping pillows, cane fishing, paddle boats, and horse rides are just a few of the attractions that will make your day truly memorable. A wide range of activities and attractions are offered for the whole family to enjoy. Fall is a great time of year to experience The Rock Ranch. All the colors of the season create a beautiful setting for loads of memorable family fun.
When: Monday, October 12, 2020
Where: 5020 Barnesville Highway The Rock, Georgia 30285
Cost: $7.50/person. Children 2 and under are free
RSVP: RSVP online or contact Jackelyn (770)289-3276
Holiday Party
Each year Lekotek and FOCUS hold an annual holiday party. There is always lots of things to do. There will be some arts and crafts, cookie decorating, music, a magician and time to visit with your friends and families! Of course, what holiday party would be complete without a visit from Santa?
When: Saturday, 2020; 11:30 till 2:00 p.m.
Where: Eastminster Presbyterian Church - 5801 Hugh Howell Rd, Stone Mountain
Cost: It's easy.... just bring a dish! If your Last name begins with
A-R Bring a vegetable or other side dish
S-Z Bring a dessertPlease bring enough to serve 10 or more - FOCUS will provide the main dish.
RSVP: Call Lekotek (404)633-3430 or sign up online. You can also call FOCUS (770)234-9111. Sign up by November 30th to be sure that Santa has enough gifts for all children.
