Kids Atlanta - July 27, 2009

Heads Up

Susu & John Baby Bonnets

Copious drool and hot pants? Deplorable on the grown, but adorable on the growing. Proving that what’s good for the gosling isn’t always great for the gander.

Susu & John’s old-world wide-brimmed sun bonnets are no exception. Hand cut from a pattern handed down through generations, the bonnets have the heirloom quality of yesteryear with the modern ease of machine washability.

The button-on crown and detachable brim allow for ventilation and mixing and matching (traditional ginghams or bright, splashy patterns). Look for a cool weather version this fall. Or, to suit your little Southern gent, check out the Beaufort Button Bucket hat with a nine-button brim, so you can swap styles (from front-flap-up to the double-buttoned Sherlock Holmes).

At the drop of a hat.

Susu & John, 260 Barrington Drive East, Roswell (404-993-1514 or susuandjohn.com).

SEE
Trains, Trucks & Tractors
What: Vehicles and locomotives on display for tots to explore with a craft corner and free temporary tattoos.
Why: Use it as a vehicle for learning.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth (770-476-2013).

SLITHER
The Atlanta Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
What: Slink over to this creepy crawly convention that includes demonstrations, games, and raffles.
Why: Snakes, and spiders, and serpents, oh my!
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville (864-906-3458).

SNOOZE
Fernbank Museum Sleepover
What: An evening of after-hours activities, including a search for missing artifacts, a dinosaur dance party, an IMAX screening of Dinosaurs Alive, and camping under the Star Gallery.
Why: Spend a night at the museum.
When: Sun., 6 p.m.
Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Rd., Druid Hills (404-929-6400). Advance registration required.