Experience family fun in Atlanta
There is no shortage of family fun in Atlanta. Outdoors or in, summer or fall, Atlanta is the place to be for family-friendly events. Take your kids out to a neighborhood festival where there is fun for mom and dad too, or venture to one of Atlanta’s top-notch attractions and discover a world of wonder. Whether you’re in town for one day or a week, your family can experience non-stop excitement with these family-friendly events in Atlanta.
8/6/21 – 8/8/21
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
An Atlanta staple for 85 years, there is something for everyone at the Atlanta Dogwood…
Piedmont Park
Every day for 24 weeks until 10/31/2021
Pumpkin Festival
Stone Mountain Park’s annual Pumpkin Festival has become a family favorite with kids and parents…
Stone Mountain Park
Daily until 10/10/2021
Atlanta Pride Festival
The Atlanta Pride Celebration is the largest gatherings of LGBTQ+ people and our allies in…
Piedmont Park
11/13/21 – 1/2/22
Stone Mountain Christmas
Each day of Stone Mountain Christmas, you can enjoy park attractions including Summit Skyride, Scenic…
Stone Mountain Park
11/22/21 – 1/16/22
Chinese Lantern Festival
The Chinese Lantern Festival produced by Hanart Culture will introduce visitors to a nighttime wonderland…
Zoo Atlanta
5/28/22
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival
The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival celebrates the Caribbean this May, promoting a broader understanding and deeper…
Central Park
5/11/21 – 5/12/21
Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards
State Farm Arena
5/16/21
Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets
Watch the Atlanta Hawks take on the Houston Rockets in this NBA match up at…
State Farm Arena
5/28/21 – 5/31/21
Memorial Day Weekend at Stone Mountain
Spend the day enjoying the park with your loved ones, then marvel as the night…
Stone Mountain Park
6/4/21 – 6/5/21
Candler Park Music Festival
Celebrating 13 years in Candler Park, the highly-anticipated Candler Park Music Festival returns on Friday,…
Candler Park
7/11/21 – 7/13/21
Southern-Fried Gaming Expo
The Southern-Fried Gaming Expo is a 3-day fan convention focused exclusively on gaming. SFGE is…
Renaissance Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
8/14/21
Decatur BBQ Blues and Bluegrass Festival
Celebrating our 20th anniversary on Saturday August 14, 2021 the Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass…
500 S. Columbia Drive
9/9/21 – 9/12/21
Yellow Daisy Festival
Voted one of the top arts & crafts shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist…
Stone Mountain Park
10/16/21 – 10/17/21
Stone Mountain Highland Games
Since 1972, the picturesque grounds of the Stone Mountain Park meadow, a short drive northeast…
Stone Mountain Park
11/2/21 – 1/5/22
Macy’s Pink Pig at Macy’s Lenox Square
The Macy’s Pink Pig train ride at Macy’s Lenox Square in Atlanta, a beloved holiday…
Lenox Square
Multiple dates until 05/16/2021
Atlanta Hawks Basketball
Enjoy Atlanta Hawks basketball all season long at State Farm Arena.
State Farm Arena
5/11/21 – 8/29/21
Outdoor special exhibition “Habitat”
Explore the stories and science of habitats, and the plants, animals, and humans that call…
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Every weekend for 3 weeks until 06/06/2021
The Georgia Renaissance Festival
Step inside the gates of Newcastle and find yourself transported back to 16th-century England! Our…
6905 Virlyn B. Smith Rd.
5/11/21 – 5/16/21
Songs to Grow on
A Woody Guthrie concert for children! – A family friendly concert event featuring American folk…
Alliance Theatre
5/12/21
Colgate Bright Smiles Kids Awards
Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures will host the first-ever virtual Bright Smiles Kids Awards on…
Online
5/14/21 – 5/23/21
Pinocchio
Ordinary Items Become Extraordinary Characters. By “That Puppet Guy” Lee Bryan Upcycled thrift store finds…
Center For Puppetry Arts
5/16/21
Eid al-Fitr at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
The Museum will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic Festival of Fast-Breaking that takes place the…
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
5/16/21
Kate’s Club Memory Walk: We Come Together as One
The annual Kate’s Club Memory Walk gives our members, their families, and the Greater Atlanta…
Multiple Locations
5/22/21
Spring Bazaar
Mark your calendars on Saturday, May 22, 10 AM – 4 PM for Alif Institute’s Annual Spring Bazaar!…
Alif Institute
Every Sunday until 06/06/2021
Jewish Summer Cinema
Huge Outdoor Screen Gorgeous City Views Great Food Fun Summer Films Bring a blanket or…
Intown Jewish Academey
5/29/21
CHEENGZ Flying Disc Festival
The Flying Disc Festival is a competition designed for parents and kids 16 and under….
Multiple Locations
5/29/21
CHEENGZ Flying Disc festival
Got kids? Do you like playing with flying discs? CHEENGZ has put together a great…
Frog Rock Disc Golf Course
5/29/21 – 5/30/21
Summer Bash at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Kids are called to kick off summer at Children’s Museum of Atlanta! Children can enjoy…
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
6/7/21 – 6/11/21
TREASURED Vacation Bible School
Living Hope Church is hosting TREASURED Vacation Bible School from June 7 to June 11,…
Living Hope Church
6/12/21 – 6/13/21
Roswell Spring Arts and Craft Festival 2021
The Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival is a two-day outdoor festival. Roswell is known…
Roswell City Hall
8/22/21
3K Stadium Fun Run inside Truist Park
Calling all baseball fans and friends — join the SagerStrong Foundation for the third annual…
Truist Park
11/30/21 – 12/4/21
Georgia Festival of Trees
Georgia Festival of Trees is a community event that seeks to unite residents of Atlanta…
Georgia World Congress Center
5/11/21 – 5/28/21
Military Appreciation Days
To show our appreciation and thank those who diligently serve to protect our nation, we…
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta
5/11/21 – 10/9/21
Family Zoo Yoga
Zoo Atlanta
5/11/21 – 11/12/21
Twilight Trek
Zoo Atlanta
5/11/21 – 12/21/21
Adventure Cubs
Zoo Atlanta
5/11/21 – 11/14/21
Family NightCrawler
Zoo Atlanta
5/11/21 – 6/30/21
Free Activity for Kids Age 4+
Get 8 pages of learning disguised as play for the kids. Get 30 minutes of…
Online
Multiple days until 06/30/2021
Aldabra Tortoise Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta
Meet the ancient giants of Aldabra Atoll. See, feed, and touch one of the world’s largest living tortoise…
Zoo Atlanta
Multiple days until 06/30/2021
Elephant Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta
No creature looms larger over the savanna than the African elephant, and you’ll agree when you…
Zoo Atlanta
Multiple days until 11/01/2021
Lemur Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta
We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet…
Zoo Atlanta
Multiple days until 06/30/2021
Virtual Giant Panda Encounter with Zoo Atlanta
In an all-new private virtual Wild Encounter just for you, your family, or group, you…
Online
Multiple dates until 09/14/2021
Tot Spot at Atlantic Station
The second Tuesday of each month through September, bring your preschool-aged tot for playtime in…
Atlantic Station
5/11/21 – 10/31/21
2021 GA Scavenger Hunt to the Sea!
Spent too much time inside in the past year? 12 Georgia Organizations have created a…
Multiple Locations
Multiple dates until 11/06/2021
School & Group NightCrawler
Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta and embark on a nocturnal adventure you won’t soon…
Zoo Atlanta
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