Family-Friendly Events

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.

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11/14/20 – 1/3/21

Stone Mountain Christmas

Each day of Stone Mountain Christmas, you can enjoy park attractions including Summit Skyride, Scenic…

Stone Mountain Park

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Every day for 5 weeks until 01/08/2021

Winter Wonderland at Fernbank

Enjoy a season of celebrations during Fernbank’s annual Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the…

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

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1/1/21

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl has always been one of the country’s most exciting college football…

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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5/21/21 – 5/22/21

Atlanta Caribbean Carnival

The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival celebrates the Caribbean this May, promoting a broader understanding and deeper…

Central Park

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Every day for 6 weeks until 01/18/2021

Atlanta Festival of Lights

The 1st annual Atlanta Festival of Lights is a great way to celebrate the season…

Atlantic Station- Pinnacle Site

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12/5/20 – 12/31/20

Celebrations in Light Programs

We’re exploring this chilly season with some cool science, art, and stage programming complete with…

Children’s Museum of Atlanta

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12/5/20

Children’s Christmas Parade

As a true Atlanta holiday tradition, the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade has grown…

Online

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12/5/20 – 12/31/20

Holiday Bricktacular LEGOLAND

Jump into a Winter Wonderland of LEGO Fun at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta! From December…

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta

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Every day for 8 weeks until 01/31/2021

PRISM: Winter Lights at Woodruff Park

Back for its second year, PRISM: Winter Lights at Woodruff Park, presented by the Atlanta…

Woodruff Park

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12/31/20

New Year’s Bubble Bash

Countdown to 2021 with Atlanta’s favorite NYE party for families! Join Children’s Museum of Atlanta…

Children’s Museum of Atlanta

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Every weekend for 26 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.

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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

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Every day for 4 weeks until 01/03/2021

Candy Rush presented by World of Illumination

The world’s largest holiday drive-through animated light show comes to Marietta! A delicious whimsical wonderland…

White Water Park – Six Flags Over Georgia White Water Park

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Every day for 6 weeks until 01/16/2021

Garden Lights Holiday Nights

Be among the first to experience the 10th annual holiday lights show before it opens…

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc.

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Every day for 4 weeks until 01/04/2021

Fantasy In Lights

It’s the most magical time of the year! Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Resort &…

Callaway Gardens

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Every day for 11 weeks until 02/21/2021

Lakeside Lights Spectacular

Kick start your holidays with a visit to Margaritaville’s all-new Lakeside Lights Spectacular for a…

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

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11/21/20 – 1/3/21

Holiday in the Park

Christmas trees and more than one million LED lights to create holiday magic select nights…

Six Flags Over Georgia Railroad

Every day for 4 weeks until 12/31/2020

Lights of LIFE at Life University

The Life University campus is being decorated for the annual Lights of LIFE seasonal celebration….

Life University

Multiple weekdays for 2 weeks until 12/22/2020

Dashing Through The Snow

Directed by Cathe Hall Payne November 27 – December 22, 2020 Fridays and Saturdays at…

OnStage Atlanta

Every day for 3 weeks until 12/24/2020

Visit Santa at Lenox Square

Simon® is pleased to announce a safe and socially distanced Santa visit for families as…

Lenox Square

Every weekend for 3 weeks until 12/27/2020

Christmas at Creekwater Alpaca Farm

Come enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas with all our Alpaca buddies, Prince the Magical Pony, four…

Creekwater Alpaca Farm

Every Friday for 2 weeks until 12/18/2020

Snow in Downtown Alpharetta

A flurry of snow is coming to downtown Alpharetta’s Town Green from 6-7pm on the…

Village Green by Alpharetta City Hall

Every day for 0 weeks until 12/06/2020

Cookies with Santa

Be here when Santa makes his first stop– Zoo Atlanta! Bring the little ones for…

Zoo Atlanta

Every day for 0 weeks until 12/07/2020

Victorian Holiday at Oakland Cemetery

Indulge in the seasonal spirit at Oakland Cemetery! Returning for its sixth year, Victorian Holiday…

Oakland Cemetery

12/6/20

NIA Holiday Event

We understand the holidays can be difficult for the families of incarcerated individuals. That is…

Buckhead Space

Every day for 1 weeks until 12/12/2020

A Sugarloaf Ballet Christmas

Join the Sugarloaf Youth Ballet at their annual Christmas celebration at the Infinite Energy Center….

Infinite Energy Arena

Every day for 3 weeks until 12/24/2020

Santa arrived IN PERSON

Santa’s on his way to Greenbriar Mall! The magic of the holidays is here, and…

Greenbriar Mall

12/13/20

Drive in Chanukah

Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad Intown On Sunday, December 13th, Chabad Intown and Ponce City Market…

Ponce City Market

Multiple weekdays for 3 weeks until 12/27/2020

Virtual Ugly Sweater Party

End 2020 with a Virtual Ugly Sweater Party with laughs, fun, and gourmet treats. You…

Online

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

Every day for 3 weeks until 12/24/2020

Santa at Avalon

Ho, ho, ho! Beginning Nov. 23, the jolly man in red will take up residence…

Avalon

Multiple weekdays for 4 weeks until 01/03/2021

Holiday Tree Trail

Discover holiday-themed trees nestled throughout the Garden created by artists, businesses and staff. Restrictions: *…

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Multiple weekdays for 4 weeks until 01/03/2021

Stan the Lovesick Snowman

See How Loves Wins in the End Based on the Hans Christian Andersen short story…

Center For Puppetry Arts

Multiple weekdays for 4 weeks until 12/31/2020

Wild Encounter: Elephant

Days Available: Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday No creature looms larger over the savanna than…

Zoo Atlanta

12/15/20 – 2/18/20

Adventure Cubs

Calling all Adventure Cubs, ages 0-5, and their favorite grownups for a morning of exploration,…

Zoo Atlanta

Every day for 3 weeks until 12/24/2020

Visit with Santa Online

Santa’s elves launched a petition to start celebrating the holidays a little earlier this year,…

Online

11/6/20 – 2/21/21

License to Chill Snow Island

Take the crew snow tubing, get your skates on and practice your figure eights at…

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Multiple weekdays for 6 weeks until 01/16/2021

Holiday Model Trains

Join kids and the kids at heart for this holiday favorite.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc.

11/16/20

Skate the Station

It’s back! Skate under the stars at the largest outdoor skating rink in metro-Atlanta, Skate…

Atlantic Station Event Space

11/21/20

Celebration at the Station

You can’t miss this! Set to the soundtrack provided by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, we’ve integrated…

Atlantic Station Event Space

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