Spotlight Atlanta
Head to Sandy Springs for Sunday's holiday parade, live music, and menorah and tree lighting at Sparkle Sandy Springs. Photo courtesy City of Sandy Springs
Holiday Parades, Tree Lightings, and More Things to Do this Weekend in Atlanta with Kids
Enjoy the weekend with fun events for Atlanta families!
Get tickets now for Elf the Musical coming to the Fox Theatre December 16-21! Photo by Matt Crockett, courtesy of Brave PR
16 Atlanta Must-Do Christmas Events to Book Now Before They Sell Out
Check out these holiday events before tickets run out!
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights returns is a must-see Atlanta holiday event. Photo courtesy of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
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Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for Atlanta Kids
Find the best things to do in Atlanta this holiday season.
Take a festive ride on the Holiday Express for a memorable train ride experience. Photo courtesy of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
12 Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains Near Atlanta
Hop on board to read about Atlanta holiday train rides!
Kids of all ages will love exploring the wonders of space at Tellus Science Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
Things To Do in Atlanta That Everyone Will Love--From Toddlers to Teens (and Parents Too!)
Enjoy Atlanta activities for toddlers, teens, and parents, too!
Newnan's own Georgia Chocolate Factory welcomes hungry visitors with all things sugary! Photo by author
A Guide to Newnan With Kids: 22 Things to Do in Newnan, GA
Check out Newnan, GA for a day full of fun!
Middle schoolers can be so much fun to hang out with! Photo by the author
10 Tips For Making Middle School Amazing: Middle School Kids are the Best
It's time to defend and celebrate middle school!
Experience the wonder of the Blue Ridge Mountains by horseback riding along the Appalachian trails. Photo by Bill Leffler
Guide to Blue Ridge, Georgia: Visit the Blue Ridge Mountains with Kids
Step into beauty by visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains
Georgia families know there is only one true beverage: Coca-Cola! Photo by Elsa Simcik
11 Things Only Georgia Families Know
Check out the inside things only Georgia families know!
Your little monsters will love glow-in-the-dark Monster Mini Golf in Marietta! Photo by author
Mini Golf in Atlanta Is a Hole-in-One for Fun
Mini golf in Atlanta means lots of big fun!
Celebrate a first birthday with the animals at Zoo Atlanta. Photo by Jack Parada Photography
Where to Have a First Birthday Party in Atlanta
These cute Atlanta venues celebrate your baby's first big year!
Bubble Vision Atlanta brings bubbly fun to your child's birthday party! Photo courtesy Bubble Vision
18 Atlanta Birthday Party Entertainers Who Bring the Party to You
Atlanta birthday party entertainers bring an event to life!
The Splatter Studio lets kids create art AND get messy at every visit. Photo courtesy of The Splatter Studio
Guide to Making Art (and a Mess) in Atlanta
Kids will love making art on the messy at these Atlanta art spots!
Playgrounds, like the one at Abernathy Greenway Park, are great free things to do in Atlanta with kids. Photo by Melanie Preis
90 Free Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids
Explore Atlanta on the cheap with these free things to do!
There's so much awesome public art in Duluth, GA!
37 Best Things to Do and Hotels in Duluth, GA for Kids and Families
Take the kids to Duluth, GA for major fun!
Head indoor for some fre fun at the mall of Georgia.
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Guide to Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces for Atlanta Kids
Where to go when it's too rainy or hot to play outside!
Test your physical and mental prowess at Activate Atlanta, a gaming facility perfect for big kids, teens, and adults!
Activate Atlanta: A Physical Gaming Experience for Big Kids and Teens
Combine gaming with active play at Activate!
Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park was designed with input from the local skateboard community and received funding from Tony Hawk's foundation. Photo by Bill Leffler
16 Best Skate Parks in Atlanta for Kids
Take a ride on the wild side at these fun skate parks!
All Rowan piercings are performed by licensed nurses, using hypoallergenic jewelry. Photo courtesy Rowan
Best Places to Get Ear Piercings for Kids in Atlanta
Check out these Atlanta ear piercing studios for kids.
See Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, and other Sesame Street characters at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Photo by the author
Best Museums for Kids in Atlanta: Children’s Museums and Family-Friendly Museums in Atlanta
Our favorite Atlanta museums sure to make kids say, "WOW!"
Kids get up close to gentle farm animals at Zoo Atlanta's petting zoo, Outback Station.
Best Petting Zoos, Animal Farms, and Wildlife Parks Near Atlanta
Bring kids to Atlanta petting zoos and animal farms for outdoor fun!
Root, root, root for the home team when you're in Atlanta...especially since the Atlanta Braves are, of course, the 2021 World Series champs! Photo by Bill Lefler
3 Days in Atlanta with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
Welcome to Atlanta! Enjoy three days in this fair Southern city!

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IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta - 5:30 PM Pick
Santa's Arrival in Acworth
Acworth Community Center - 5:30 PM Pick
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
Brook Run Park - 5:00 PM Pick
Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery - 5:00 PM Pick
Holiday Hoopla in Chamblee
City of Chamblee City Hall - 5:00 PM Pick
Family Saturday at High Museum of Art
High Museum of Art - 10:00 AM Pick
Free First Saturday at Dunwoody Nature Center
Dunwoody Nature Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Christmas in Crabapple & Tree Lighting
Broadwell Pavillion - 2:00 PM Pick
IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta - 5:30 PM Pick
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
Brook Run Park - 5:00 PM Pick
Holiday Market at The Battery
The Battery Atlanta - 1:00 PM Pick
Sparkle Sandy Springs
City Springs - 4:00 PM Pick
IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta - 5:30 PM Pick
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
Brook Run Park - 5:00 PM Pick
Woodstock Christmas Jubilee and Parade
The Park at City Center - 5:30 PM Pick
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
Brook Run Park - 5:00 PM Pick
Holidays at Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium - 9:00 AM
Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas Exhibit at Fernbank
Fernbank Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta Botanical Garden - 5:00 PM
Noel Magic Light Show at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway - 5:00 PM
Storytime at Little Shop of Stories
Little Shop of Stories - 11:00 AM Pick
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
Brook Run Park - 5:00 PM Pick
Chevy Holiday Magic at Piedmont Park
Piedmont Park - 6:00 PM Pick
Toddler Tuesdays in Milton
Community Center at Milton City Park & Preserve - various times Pick
Holidays at Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium - 9:00 AM
IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta - 5:30 PM Pick
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
Brook Run Park - 5:00 PM Pick
Santa comes to The Avenue West Cobb
The Avenue West Cobb - 5:00 PM Pick
Merry Mighty Mo and More at The Fox
The Fox Theatre - 7:00 PM Pick
Holidays at Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium - 9:00 AM
Toddler Thursdays at the High Museum of Art
High Museum of Art - 10:00 AM Pick
Storytime at Little Shop of Stories
Little Shop of Stories - 11:00 AM Pick
IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta - 5:30 PM Pick
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
Brook Run Park - 5:00 PM Pick
Lawrenceville Lights
LV First United Methodist Church Campground - 6:00 PM Pick

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Head to Sandy Springs for Sunday's holiday parade, live music, and menorah and tree lighting at Sparkle Sandy Springs. Photo courtesy City of Sandy Springs
Holiday Parades, Tree Lightings, and More Things to Do this Weekend in Atlanta with Kids
Elsa Simcik, Dec 3 - Enjoy the weekend with fun events for Atlanta families! READ MORE
Enjoy Halcyon Holiday Magic at this annual Alpharetta event featuring live music, performances, and beloved characters...including Santa! Photo courtesy of Halcyon
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Enjoy the sparkle of the season at the Glow Light Show in Lawrenceville. Photo courtesy of the event
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Melanie Preis, Nov 28 - Visit Christmas light shows and holiday light drive-thrus for family fun! READ MORE
Get gooey for Slime Day! Make your own at home, or get that goop out of your house at a local slime museum. Photo by Kylie Williams
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Meghan Rose, Nov 27 - December is the month of Llama Day and Walt Disney Day! READ MORE
Head to The Battery Atlanta for the annual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, followed by an outdoor screening of Rise Of The Guardians as a part of the Xfinity Movie Series on the plaza screen. Photo courtesy The Battery Atlanta
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Elsa Simcik, Nov 25 - Thanksgiving is here and that means non-stop holiday fun! READ MORE
Sparkle Sandy Springs puts on a free parade and beautiful display of lights on December 7, 2025. Photo courtesy City of Sandy Springs
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