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.
7/27/21 – 8/28/21
Atlanta United vs. Nashville SC
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
7/27/21 – 9/6/21
Illuminarium Atlanta
Illuminarium Atlanta allows guests to feel as if they have been transported to Africa surrounded…
Common Ground
7/27/21 – 9/6/21
“Turtle Odyssey” at Fernbank Museum
Follow Bunji, an Australian green sea turtle, and her incredible journey across the open ocean…
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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
8/7/21
5K Stroller Roll
The 5K Stroller Roll is a race for runners and walkers wishing to participate while…
Grant Park
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
8/18/21 – 9/26/21
Mother Goose
Clap and Sing Along to Stories From Rhymeville Adapted by Amy Sweeney Mother Goose is…
Center For Puppetry Arts
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
9/5/21 – 9/6/21
Atlanta Jazz Festival
The 2021 Atlanta Jazz Festival, one of the country’s largest and free jazz festivals, will…
Piedmont Park
Every day for 13 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
9/18/21
“Woodland Spirits” at Fernbank Museum
As you explore WildWoods and Fernbank Forest, be prepared to encounter ghostly visitors in the…
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
10/2/21
AJC Decatur Book Festival
After 15 years of hosting literary events over Labor Day Weekend, the AJC Decatur Book…
Downtown Decatur
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
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
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
9/25/21 – 9/26/21
Virginia-Highland Summerfest
Best festival in Atlanta. The 37th annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest brings over 250 fine artists, live…
Virginia-Highland Summerfest
10/9/21
“Antarctic Dinosaurs” at Fernbank Museum
“Antarctic Dinosaurs” guides guests through what was once a lush, thriving continent. Discover fossils from…
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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
7/27/21 – 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
8/2/21
Toddler Storytime: Down by the Barn
Atlanta History Center’s Museum Shop is open on Mondays just for little ones! This monthly…
Atlanta History Center
8/17/21
Discovery Days: Discover Africa
Join us as we celebrate puppetry traditions in other cultures through this intimate, in-person, interactive…
Center For Puppetry Arts
8/20/21 – 8/22/21
Southern-Fried Gaming Expo 2021
The Southern-Fried Gaming Expo (SFGE) is a homegrown, family-friendly convention focused entirely on gaming. The…
Renaissance Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
8/21/21 – 8/22/21
Etowah Wildlife Expo 2021
The weekend is hosted by The Mill on Etowah in partnership with the Georgia Wildlife…
The Canton Mill on Etowah
8/21/21
Pop-In at Marietta Museum of History:Summer Crafts
The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, August…
Marietta Museum of History
8/22/21
SagerStrong Stadium Fun Run @ Truist Park
Calling all baseball fans and friends — join the SagerStrong Foundation for the third annual…
Truist Park
8/24/21
Chicago Sky vs Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream takes on the Chicago Sky on their all-new Gateway Center Arena home…
Gateway Center Arena
8/26/21
Las Vegas Aces vs Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream takes on the Las Vegas Aces on their all-new Gateway Center Arena…
Gateway Center Arena
8/28/21
Goethe Geburtstag Picknick
On the 272nd birthday of our namesake, we’re celebrating 45 years of Goethe in Atlanta….
Grant Park
8/28/21
Spin the District Cycling – Hapeville Crit
Calling the fast and furious – head down to Hapeville and kick off Spin the…
Downtown Hapeville – Jess Lucas Park
8/29/21
Spin the District Cycling- College Park Crit
Enjoy bites, drinks and family-friendly fun at the College Park Crit – Spin the District’s…
College Park Auditorium
9/10/21
Atlanta United vs. Orlando City
Come watch Atlanta United take on Orlando City in a Major League Soccer match up…
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
9/15/21
Atlanta United vs. FC Cincinnati
Come watch Atlanta United take on FC Cincinnati in an exciting MLS match up at…
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
9/16/21
Los Angeles Sparks vs Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream takes on the Los Angeles Sparks at the all-new Gateway Center Arena…
Gateway Center Arena
9/18/21 – 9/19/21
Marietta Streetfest
The Annual Marietta Streetfest has drawn shoppers and visitors to the Marietta Square for over…
Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square
10/16/21
Pop-In at Marietta Museum of History: Cobb Culture
The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, October…
Marietta Museum of History
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
11/30/21 – 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
12/18/21
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
7/27/21 – 8/1/21
Root, Root, Root for the Home Team
Believe it or not, mascots are puppets. Former Atlanta Braves mascot, Homer, will be on…
Center For Puppetry Arts
Multiple days until 07/31/2021
Tech Tales – Storytime for Young Explorers
Looking for kid-friendly activities? Computer Museum of America (CMoA) is here to help you entertain…
Computer Museum of America
7/27/21 – 10/9/21
Family Zoo Yoga
Zoo Atlanta
7/27/21 – 11/12/21
Twilight Trek
Zoo Atlanta
7/27/21 – 12/21/21
Adventure Cubs
Zoo Atlanta
7/27/21 – 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
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
7/27/21 – 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 09/05/2021
Giant Panda Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta
Meet and feed one of Zoo Atlanta’s world-famous black-and-white bears during an exclusive behind-the-scenes encounter!…
Zoo Atlanta
Multiple days until 09/06/2021
Toucan and Friends Encounter at Zoo Atlanta
Join the flock at Zoo Atlanta and surround yourself with feathered friends! A Zoo Educator…
Zoo Atlanta
Multiple days until 08/06/2021
Virtual Summer Break Camps at MODA
We’re having a sale on our week-long virtual STEM & design camps! Until June 6th,…
Online
Multiple dates until 08/07/2021
Atlanta Hustle Games
This summer come out and enjoy an Atlanta Hustle home game. They are filled with…
St. Pius X High School
7/27/21 – 9/6/21
Nature’s Ninjas
Did you know that chameleons do not change color for camouflage? Or, that some octopus…
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Multiple days until 12/25/2021
Creekwater Alpaca Barn Tours
Creekwater Alpaca Farm
7/27/21 – 8/1/21
The Ugly Ducking
The Journey to Find Your True Self Adapted by Michael Haverty Based on the beloved…
Center For Puppetry Arts
7/27/21 – 8/1/21
The Ugly Duckling
Adapted by Michael Haverty Based on the beloved classic by Hans Christian Andersen A young…
Center For Puppetry Arts
7/27/21 – 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
7/27/21 – 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 08/26/2021
Screen on the Green
Jump start your weekend and enjoy a family-friendly film under the stars at Atlantic Station’s…
Atlantic Station
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
9/18/21 – 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
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