This September, Atlanta is giving families even more reasons to explore. Kids get in FREE at participating must-see attractions all month long, from inspiring museums and immersive experiences to gardens, historic sites and plenty of places to play.
The Kids Play Free promotion runs Sept. 1-30, with blackout dates and restrictions applying. Take your pick from the offers below and make this September one to remember in Atlanta.
Visit Georgia Aquarium throughout September and receive one free child ticket with every general admission purchase. Offer is valid during September only and cannot be combined with any other discount.
Visit World of Coca-Cola in September and receive one free child ticket with every full-price adult general admission ticket purchased. Enter promo codeKIDSFREE26 at checkout.
Visit the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Sept. 1-30 and receive free admission for children ages 12 and under with the purchase of an adult ticket. Explore the Change Agent Adventure headquarters, created especially for kids, and check online for weekly programming. Use promo codeKidsFree26 online or mention it at the box office. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts. The museum will be closed on Labor Day.
Visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History in September and receive one free child ticket with the purchase of one regular-priced adult general admission ticket. Offer is valid online for daytime general admission from Sept. 1-30, with a maximum of six tickets. Use promo code KidsFree26 at checkout. Not valid for existing reservations, special events, group or education orders or with any other discount or promotion.
Explore the Fox Theatre’s most chilling stories and legendary encounters during the 60-minute Haunted History Tours. Buy two tickets for the price of one by adding two tickets to your cart and using promo codeATLHAUNT at checkout.
Experience “Hamilton,” the Tony Award-winning story of passion, ambition and the dawn of a new nation, at the Fox Theatre this September. Guests can receive a discount on full-price tickets, with a limit of eight tickets per account, using promo code HAM4ACVB at checkout.
Explore 33 acres of exhibitions, gardens and historic homes at Atlanta History Center, including the Goizueta Children’s Experience featuring Atlanta sports. Throughout September, receive one free youth ticket for ages 4-12 with the purchase of one full-price adult ticket using promo codeFREESEPT26. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Offer excludes Fall Fest on Sept. 19.
Join the Atlanta Botanical Garden as a new member this September and receive 15% off plus two extra months of membership, giving your family 14 months of access to 30 acres of gardens, including the Children’s Garden, Edible Garden, Skyline Garden, Canopy Walk and indoor conservatory. Join online using promo code26ACVB.
Explore world cultures at the Michael C. Carlos Museum, where children under 18 receive free admission with the purchase of one adult admission throughout September, with up to six children included. While visiting, families can also explore the Learning Lab, featuring hands-on activities inspired by the museum’s collection.
Visit Tellus Science Museum in September and receive one free child admission with the purchase of one adult admission. Offer is valid for online ticket purchases from Sept. 1-30, except Sept. 26. Use promo code KIDSFREE26 at checkout. Not valid with any other discount, coupon or offer and excludes programs and special ticketed events.
Visit the Children’s Museum of Atlanta on Thursdays and Fridays in September, from Sept. 10-25, and receive one free child ticket with the purchase of each adult ticket.
Bring the family to the High Museum of Art, where children ages 5 and under receive free admission every day. Families can also enjoy free museum access and daytime live music every third Wednesday during Access for All, plus free admission and family-friendly programming on UPS Second Sundays.
Explore creativity and innovation at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) with free admission for children under 5 and a series of free and paid programs for kids ages 6-17 throughout September. Offerings include LEGO LAB: “Futurescape,” “Space Creature Codex and Galaxy Adventures,” “Creatures of the Cosmos” and “Design Next: What is Architecture?”
Visit Zoo Atlanta in September and use promo code FALL26 at checkout before Sept. 27 to save $10 and receive one free month of Zoo Atlanta membership. Membership includes unlimited daytime admission, including October’s upcoming Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas, plus discounts on programs, events, retail, concessions and experiences. Children under 3 always receive free admission.
Children ages 16 and under always receive free admission at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. Explore a replica of the Oval Office, exhibits about the modern presidency and 35 acres of ponds, gardens, trails and local wildlife.
Explore the Atlanta BeltLine, a 22-mile network of trails, parks and public spaces connecting 45 neighborhoods. Along the way, families can discover restaurants, boutiques, public art and more for family fun throughout the year.
Visit Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta’s oldest public park and the final resting place of many of the city’s most notable citizens. The 48-acre grounds feature historic gardens, sculpture, architecture and centuries-old trees, and are free to visit.
Explore the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the family-friendly and free Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. Spanning nearly 35 acres, the park includes historic landmarks, monuments and exhibits, along with free guided tours of Dr. King’s birth home. Timed tickets are available at the Visitor Center or King Center.
Explore nearly 200 acres of green space at Piedmont Park, Atlanta’s central urban oasis. Families can enjoy miles of trails and two unique playgrounds: the accessible Mayor’s Grove Playground and the Noguchi Playscape, designed by artist and sculptor Isamu Noguchi.
Visit Centennial Olympic Park, a 21-acre gathering space in the heart of downtown Atlanta and a lasting legacy of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., with the Fountain of Rings show at noon, 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Explore PATH400, a multi-use greenway in Buckhead popular with walkers, joggers, cyclists and families. The trail offers a scenic way to enjoy the outdoors and will eventually connect the Atlanta Beltline with trails in Sandy Springs and north Fulton County.
Atlanta’s events calendar is your insider guide to things to do in the city between game day festivities. With several anticipated events and plenty of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, it’s never been easier to plan your time in Atlanta and take it all in.