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.
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FREE AND FUN YEAR-ROUND

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
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.

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