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 dates until 07/02/2022
Sketchbook Saturdays
Center for Puppetry Arts
Multiple dates until 05/30/2022
Memorial Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park
Visit Stone Mountain Park during Memorial Day weekend for a special salute to the troops…
Stone Mountain Park
5/28/22
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival
The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival celebrates the Caribbean this May, promoting a broader understanding and deeper…
Central Park
5/28/22 – 5/30/22
Atlanta Jazz Festival
The Atlanta jazz festival is regarded as one of the country’s largest free jazz festivals….
Piedmont Park
7/23/22
Atlanta Ice Cream Festival
SAVE THE DATE! Sat. July 23 – The 12th Annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival is…
Piedmont Park
8/27/22 – 8/28/22
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
For almost two decades, Atlanta art and music lovers have flocked to Grant Park to…
Grant Park
Daily until 10/09/2022
Atlanta Pride Festival
The Atlanta Pride Celebration is the largest gatherings of LGBTQ+ people and our allies in…
Piedmont Park
11/5/22 – 11/6/22
Chastain Park Arts Festival
Named as one of the Nations Top 100 (67) Arts Festival Nationwide by Sunshine Artist…
Chastain Park
6/4/22 – 6/5/22
Flying Colors Butterfly Festival
Saturday, June 4, 2022 – 9 am – 3 pm Sunday, June 5, 2022 –…
Chattahoochee Nature Center
8/20/22 – 8/21/22
Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival
The Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival is a 2-day outdoor event with an emphasis on…
Piedmont Park
Multiple Locations
Multiple dates until 05/30/2022
Spring Break at Six Flags
There is no better way to spend your time during Spring Break then by getting…
Six Flags Over Georgia
Every weekend until 05/30/2022
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.
5/26/22
Blippi The Musical
Blippi The Musical brings the energetic and loveable character Blippi off the screen and onto…
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
5/28/22
Atlanta United vs. Columbus Crew – May 28
Come watch Atlanta United take on Columbus Crew in an exciting MLS match-up at Mercedes-Benz…
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
6/6/22 – 6/10/22
Summer Camp | All of History’s a Stage
Creativity will take center stage this week as campers learn theatre fundamentals while creating and…
Atlanta History Center
6/11/22
2022 BRAVES COUNTRY 5K & DASH
Start your morning at Truist Park on Saturday, June 11 with the Braves Country 5K…
Truist Park at The Battery Atlanta
6/13/22 – 6/17/22
Summer Camp | FUN-damentals of Writing
Improve your writing skills this summer at FUN-damentals of Writing! Build foundations for great writing,…
Atlanta History Center
6/19/22
Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami CF – June 19
Come watch Atlanta United take on Inter Miami in an exciting MLS match-up at Mercedes-Benz…
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
6/19/22
Juneteenth | Jubilee on the Lawn
Atlanta History Center is thrilled to bring back our in-person Juneteenth celebration after two years…
Atlanta History Center
6/20/22
Camp | Script It! Writing for Stage and Screen
Lights, Camera, Write! Campers will enjoy dipping their toes in various types of scriptwriting as…
Atlanta History Center
6/20/22 – 6/24/22
Summer Camp | Heroes of History
Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, historically, people who changed the world didn’t have…
Atlanta History Center
6/27/22 – 7/1/22
Summer Camp | Story Forge: Role Playing Writing
Have you ever wanted to become a character from your favorite book or movie? Have…
Atlanta History Center
7/9/22
Atlanta United vs. Austin FC – July 9
Come watch Atlanta United take on Austin FC in an exciting MLS match-up at Mercedes-Benz…
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
7/13/22
Atlanta United vs. Real Salt Lake – July 13
Come watch Atlanta United take on Real Salt Lake in an exciting MLS match-up!
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
7/15/22 – 7/17/22
Southern-Freid Gaming Expo
Attention gamers of all ages!! Come play over 300+ arcade and pinball machines in Georgia’s…
Cobb Galleria Centre
7/16/22
2022 Summer Fun Festival
Summer fun festival is a fun family event which includes a petting zoo, kids’ fun…
Jason T. Harper Event Center
Every Thursday until 08/11/2022
The Tortoise, the Hare & Other Aesop’s Fables
Theater for the Very Young! Aesop’s circus is in town and the animals are ready…
Center for Puppetry Arts
9/19/22
Fourth Annual SagerStrong Fun Run
The SagerStrong 3K Stadium Fun Run is a family-friendly event – designed with all ages…
Atlanta
9/24/22
Porches and Pies Festival – A Fall Fest & Bake-Off
Atlanta’s pie fest is back! Presented by MET Atlanta, the Porches and Pies Festival is…
Adair Park 1
10/21/22 – 10/23/22
How to Snag a Sea Monster!
A Monstrously Funny Tale By Mesner Puppet Theater of Kansas City, MO After a monstrous…
Center for Puppetry Arts
2/1/23 – 3/12/23
Duke Ellington’s Cat
A Musical Giant & his Cool Cat Written and directed by Jon Ludwig On the…
Center for Puppetry Arts
3/16/23 – 4/2/23
Charlotte’s Web
Some Pig! Based on the book by E.B. White Adapted by Joseph Robinette Everyone’s favorite…
Center for Puppetry Arts
3/16/23 – 4/2/23
Penguin in My Pocket
Join us for the Misadventures of a Scientist Penguin By Kurt Hunter of Minneapolis, MN…
Center for Puppetry Arts
Multiple dates until 10/18/2022
Adventure Cubs
Calling all Adventure Cubs, ages 0-5, and their favorite grownups for a morning of exploration,…
Zoo Atlanta
5/23/22 – 7/29/22
Summer Safari Camp at Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta
5/23/22 – 7/9/22
5K Stroller Roll
The 5K Stroller Roll is a race for runners and walkers wishing to participate while…
Piedmont Park
Multiple dates until 05/27/2022
Twilight Trek at Zoo Atlanta
Ever wonder what the animals are up to after the sun goes down? Join us…
Zoo Atlanta
Every Thursday until 05/26/2022
Visit Vinings Jubilee Farmers Market on Thursdays!
Your favorite neighborhood farmers market is open for the season! Free to attend every Thursday…
Vinings Jubilee
5/23/22 – 6/30/22
CFHOF Debuts New “Game Changers” Exhibit
The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame Debuts New “Game Changers” Exhibit The new exhibit…
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
Multiple days until 05/29/2022
Spring River Canoe Trip on Chattahoochee
Get ready for another amazing canoe season with CNC! Take a leisurely 2.5-hour evening paddle…
Chattahoochee Nature Center
5/23/22 – 10/16/22
Family NightCrawler Overnight
Calling all night owls! Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta for a nocturnal adventure you…
Zoo Atlanta
Multiple days until 08/01/2022
Wild Encounter: Elephant
No creature looms larger over the savanna than the African elephant, and you’ll agree when you…
Zoo Atlanta
Multiple days until 08/01/2022
Wild Encounter: Lemur
We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet…
Zoo Atlanta
Multiple days until 08/01/2022
Wild Encounter: Giant Panda
Meet and feed one of Zoo Atlanta’s world-famous black-and-white bears during an exclusive behind-the-scenes encounter…
Zoo Atlanta
5/23/22 – 10/9/22
Christian Siriano: People are People
People Are People honors famed American designer Christian Siriano’s electrifying contributions to fashion. Drawn from…
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film
6/6/22 – 7/29/22
Summer Camp at Fernbank
Explore a world of science and nature with Fernbank’s summer day camps for ages 5-13….
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Multiple dates until 11/06/2022
School & Group NightCrawler Overnight
Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta with your school or group and embark on a…
Zoo Atlanta
Multiple dates until 12/14/2022
Fall HomeSchool Academy at Zoo Atlanta
JOIN ZOO ATLANTA FOR A MORNING OF LEARNING AND DISCOVERY DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS! …
Zoo Atlanta
11/9/22 – 12/31/22
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
A Holiday Classic Returns to the Stage Based on the classic television special Adapted by…
Center for Puppetry Arts
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