Kids and Saturday in Henry County, Georgia

It's Saturday! Morning cartoons are over and the kids are hitting you with "I'm bored," and "there's nothing to do." After you have tried redirecting them with, "read a book," "play some games," and "draw some pictures," you might want to consider one of these options.

If you haven't had lunch, pack the kids in the car and head to C'C's Pizza located in the Henry Towne Center on Jonesboro Road (West of I-75 off Exit 221), in the building behind the bank at the BJ's end or in the Kroger Shopping Center on 138 in Stockbridge. They have a great all you can eat pizza buffet (seems especially designed for kids) that should keep them busy and quiet for a minute or two and won't empty your wallet. If Pizza doesn't cut it with your horde, there are two McDonald's with indoor play facilities, one on Jonesboro Road off I-75 exit 221 and one on 20/81 off exit 218. The Burger King on 20/81 has an outdoor playground. In Stockbridge the McDonald's can be found on 138 in front of the Golden Corral.

If they already sucked up the macaroni and cheese, you can take them to the Fun Bowl Center for some bowling or Fun Town for go-karts, miniature golf, lazer tag, arcade games and the kid popular climbing wall. Both The Fun Bowl and Fun Town are located at 300 Highway 155 South. It isn't a bad idea to give them a call at 770-898-4272 to see just how busy they are or reserve a lane in advance for bowling. They have a number of leagues that meet at various times.

If the Fun Bowl or Fun Town doesn't suit, is busy or lack of funds is a consideration, grab a ball, kite, butterfly net or just a big blanket and head to one of Henry County's parks located all across the county. Parks have different operating hours and there are often activities going on such as ball games, tennis matches or events. You can get more information on these and other parks (and the events scheduled) in Henry County by using the Park Maps and the Henry County Parks URLs in additional resources.