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.
Multiple days until 10/31/2021
Pumpkin Festival
Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night, an outdoor extravaganza, returns…
Stone Mountain Park
Daily until 10/31/2021
Brick-Or-Treat at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center ATL
Atlanta, GA’s best Halloween party built for kids is bringing back the spooktacular way to…
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta
11/6/21
Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp
Join us for the annual Chomp & Stomp Chili Cook-off and Bluegrass Festival benefiting Cabbagetown…
Cabbagetown Neighborhood
11/6/21 – 11/7/21
Chastain Park Arts Festival
The tenth annual festival of fine art and crafts will feature a children’s area, gourmet…
Chastain Park
11/13/21 – 1/15/22
Garden Lights Holiday Nights
With limited capacity and health and safety protocols in place, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights returns…
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc.
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
Daily until 01/07/2022
Winter Wonderland at Fernbank
Enjoy a season of celebrations during Fernbank’s annual Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the…
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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
Multiple days until 10/31/2021
Boo at the Zoo
It’s that time of year when Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns! Sample treats…
Zoo Atlanta
10/28/21
Great Pumpkin-Carving Fest
Love carving pumpkins? Apply to compete in the Great Pumpkin-Carving Contest at the Garden! Teams…
Atlanta Botanical Garden
10/30/21 – 10/31/21
Haunted Hall of Fame
It’s the spookiest time of the year, and with that comes the resurrection of Haunted…
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
11/12/21 – 1/2/22
World of Illumination’s Rockin’ Christmas
World of Illumination, the producer of the world’s largest drive-through animated light show, presents two…
Six Flags WHITE WATER
11/16/21 – 1/16/22
IllumiNights at the Zoo
Wildlife lights the night at the all-NEW IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival,…
Zoo Atlanta
11/17/21 – 1/2/22
World of Illumination’s Arctic Adventure
World of Illumination, the producer of the world’s largest drive-through animated light show, presents two…
Atlanta Motor Speedway
10/28/21 – 10/31/21
First-Ever FANTAstic Halloween at World of Coke
This October, World of Coca-Cola is inviting families and friends to take part in the…
World of Coca-Cola
10/28/21 – 10/31/21
Thriller Nights of Lights – Light Show
Thriller Nights of Lights at The Gifted Ferret is happening nightly. This spooky and zany…
The Gifted Ferret
10/28/21 – 10/30/21
Spirit Stroll of Senoia
Let us guide you down the spooky side streets and alleyways of Senoia, Georgia as…
Multiple Locations
10/28/21 – 11/30/21
Ghosts of Craven Manor
Play as ghosts in an award-winning online escape room! You and your family of ghosts…
Online
10/29/21 – 10/30/21
Chuck E. Cheese Halloween Weekend Costume Contests
Come in costume on Friday, October 29, and Saturday, October 30, for a chance to…
Multiple Locations
Online at your Home
10/29/21
Mike Super – Magic and Illusion
Through spectacular illusions and his own inimitable down-to-earth style and personality, Mike Super has pioneered…
Byers Theatre
10/30/21
Dia de los Muertos Festival and Cantina Contest
Roswell will be host to the city’s annual Dia de los Muertos Festival and Cantina…
Roswell City Hall
10/30/21
Halloween Eve at Grecian Gryo
No tricks, just treats this Halloween at Grecian Gyro! On Saturday, October 30th only, children…
Grecian Gyro
10/30/21 – 10/31/21
Halloween Family Fun Is Back with Brick-Or-Treat
Atlanta, GA’s best Halloween party built for kids is bringing back the spooktacular way to…
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta
Center For Puppetry Arts
10/30/21
Royal Monster Ball Costume Party
Join Royal Southside Eventz for our 1st Annual Halloween Costume Party!! Guess can enjoy our…
Royal Southside eventz
10/30/21
The Africa Expo
The Africa Expo showcases Black Entrepreneurs and their talents and invites the community to support…
Olmsted Linear Park
10/31/21
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta Fundraiser
Nearly half a million children in Metro Atlanta live in communities with low or very…
Ben & Jerry’s
10/31/21
Halloween Sensory Sensitive Sunday
Chuck E. Cheese will open 2 hours early for a sensory-friendly experience! Sugar-free candy for…
Multiple Locations
11/1/21
Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks, Nov 1
Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks at State Farm Arena on November 1, 7:30 PM.
State Farm Arena
11/1/21
Mission ZerO Corp Youth Candlelight Vigil
Who: Mission ZerO Corp Invites Youth and Families What: Candlelight Vigil Where ALL Youth can…
Unity Atlanta Church
11/6/21
40th Annual Georgia Veterans Day Events
The 40th Annual Georgia Veterans Day Events are coming to The Battery Atlanta. The family-friendly…
The Battery Atlanta
11/7/21
Junior League of Atlanta Literacy Walk
The inaugural Literacy Walk encourages participants of all ages to go the extra mile for…
North Atlanta High School
11/15/21
North Pole Postal Express Box – Letters to Santa
This is a direct link to Santa at the North Pole. Kids can drop off…
The Gifted Ferret
11/18/21
Scribble Showdown
Everyone’s favorite improvisational animation game show is back and it’s bigger and better than ever!…
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
11/20/21
Online Puppet Playdate: Captain Healthy and Safety
SPECIAL EVENTS | AGES 8-12 | ONLINE An Intergalactic Learning Experience Learn basic health and…
Online
11/20/21
Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Books
The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, November…
Marietta Museum of History
11/20/21
Winter Scout Day 2021
Enjoy $5 off general admission and give back to Zoo Atlanta’s animals with this enrichment…
Zoo Atlanta
11/20/21
Yukon Cornelius Look-Alike Extravaganza
SPECIAL EVENTS | AGES 12-21+ | CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS Who’s the real Yukon Cornelius?…
Center For Puppetry Arts
11/21/21
Lucky’s Art Market and Super Jam
Come join us at Lucky’s Burger and Brew for the ultimate Sunday Funday! Presented by…
Lucky’s Burger and Brew
Multiple dates until 12/12/2021
Holiday Road Atlanta
A half-mile outdoor immersive holiday experience along an enchanting walking trail filled with thousands of…
Bouckaert Farms
11/26/21 – 12/31/21
Sparkling Nights of Lights – Light Show
A Nightly Christmas Light Show synchronized to holiday music on 92.5fm. Take a little time…
The Gifted Ferret
11/30/21 – 12/4/21
Festival of Trees
Being the whole family to enjoy live music, local vendors, and, uniquely decorated Christmas trees….
Multiple Locations
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
12/3/21 – 12/23/21
(KNOCK, KNOCK)
Come in from the cold and celebrate community, family, and warmth this holiday season! Welcome…
Alliance Theatre
12/12/21
Atlanta Red Zone Games
Red Zone Games allows youth football teams and cheer squads the chance to play and…
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
12/12/21
Enchanted Woodland Wonders
Create magical memories with family and get into the holiday spirit at CNC’s most popular…
Chattahoochee Nature Center
12/18/21
Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Holiday
The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, December…
Marietta Museum of History
12/26/21
Hip Hop Kids with the Atlanta Falcons Christmas
Kids age 3 to 17 1- Go to Website register 2- Practice dance to the…
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
1/4/22
Discovery Days: Asia
SPECIAL EVENTS | AGES 8-14 | CENTER Join us as we celebrate puppetry traditions in…
Center For Puppetry Arts
10/28/21 – 10/31/21
Chuck E. Cheese Halloween Boo-tacular
This spooky season, party like every day is Halloween at Chuck E. Cheese! Enjoy fun…
Multiple Locations
Multiple days until 10/30/2021
The Wren’s Nest Séance
The Wren’s Nest summons you to join us in a night of mystical magic, unknown…
The Wren’s Nest
10/28/21 – 11/6/21
1st Annual Little 5 Points Ghost Tours
The Little 5 Points Ghost Tours is a fun and spooky way to get into…
Little 5 Points Community Center
Multiple dates until 10/30/2021
Family Farm Night
Hands down, the best way to spend the day with friends! When you arrive, you…
The Art Barn
10/28/21 – 10/30/21
The Ghastly Dreadfuls
Back From the Grave and Back on Stage By Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines Celebrate…
Center For Puppetry Arts
10/28/21 – 11/12/21
Twilight Trek
Zoo Atlanta
10/28/21 – 12/21/21
Adventure Cubs
Zoo Atlanta
10/28/21 – 11/14/21
Family NightCrawler
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
10/28/21 – 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
Multiple days until 12/25/2021
Creekwater Alpaca Barn Tours
Creekwater Alpaca Farm
10/28/21 – 3/31/22
ArtAround Roswell 2021-2022 Sculpture Tour
After a year centered around isolation and distance, the 6th Season of the ArtAround Roswell…
Multiple Locations
10/28/21 – 10/31/21
Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
The Center brings the excitement of The Dark Crystal world of Thra to audiences both…
Center For Puppetry Arts
Multiple dates until 12/08/2021
Fall HomeSchool Academy
Join Zoo Atlanta for a morning of learning and discovery designed specifically for homeschool students! …
Zoo Atlanta
10/28/21 – 1/2/22
Rube Goldberg™: The World of Hilarious Invention!
Rube Goldberg™: The World of Hilarious Invention! comes to Children’s Museum of Atlanta from Sept….
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
10/28/21 – 1/2/22
Fernbank “Antarctic Dinosaurs” Exhibit
What’s cooler than being cool? Antarctic dinosaurs! Come out and explore Fernbank’s newest exhibit “Antarctic…
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
11/5/21 – 12/23/21
Santa Tuck-ins at The Hotel at Avalon
Experience the holiday magic with Santa at The Hotel at Avalon this season. Atlanta’s best…
The Hotel at Avalon
Multiple days until 01/02/2022
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™
PUPPET SHOWS | ALL AGES A Holiday Classic Returns to the Stage Based on the…
Center For Puppetry Arts
11/11/21 – 1/2/22
Christmas Town 1964
Don’t miss Christmas Town 1964, a special holiday exhibition running November 11-January 2. The Center…
Center For Puppetry Arts
11/12/21 – 12/24/21
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
The Alliance Theatre’s beloved production A CHRISTMAS CAROL will return to the Coca-Cola Stage this year with…
Alliance Theatre
Multiple dates until 04/08/2022
Safari Camp: School’s Out
When school is out, Camp is in! We are here to engage and excite your…
Zoo Atlanta
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