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Sat Oct 10 2026, 2 to 9pmFreeAutrey Mill Nature PreserveAutrey Mill's annual Halloween fundraiser packs the preserve with carnival games, crafts, spooky stories, a bounce house, exhibits, and concessions in a natural setting.FallHalloweenOutdoor
Fri Oct 9 2026, all dayCenter for Puppetry ArtsA Pirate's Life for Me: the Center for Puppetry Arts' swashbuckling puppet show Everybody Loves Pirates.
Fri Oct 9 2026, all dayChildren's Museum of AtlantaThe first-ever children's museum exhibit based on Disney Junior's Doc McStuffins: help Doc and friends in the McStuffins Toy Hospital.
Fri Oct 9 2026, all dayAtlanta Botanical GardenAtlanta's favorite fall tradition: colorful scarecrow creations by local families, schools, businesses, and community groups.Fall
Fri Oct 9 2026, all dayStone Mountain ParkPumpkin Festival: Play by Day with favorite attractions and entertainment, then Glow by Night, a not-so-spooky nighttime experience for the whole family.FallEvening
Fri Oct 9 2026, all dayAlliance TheatreSensory-friendly theatre for the very young, newborn through age 5, celebrating emotions. Developed with the Marcus Autism Center.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 9:30am to 4:30pmChildren's Museum of AtlantaPurr-fectly fun day with Gabby's Dollhouse: morning and afternoon sessions. Separate ticket required.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 2 to 2:30pmFernbank Museum of Natural HistoryJoin a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring members of the museum's animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 10am to 12pmChildren's Museum of AtlantaWeekly Toddler Time: make tambourines and wiggle to the beat in the Art Studio.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 8am to 12pmFreeLogan Farm ParkFriday market at Logan Farm Park with a playground, green space, and walking trails.
Thu Oct 8 2026, all dayFreeAtlantaThursday evening market with vegan and cruelty-free products, an edible learning garden, and chef demos.
Thu Oct 8 2026, 10amAtlanta Botanical GardenSongs and dances inspired by the outdoors for little ones, at 10 and 10:45 a.m.
Thu Oct 8 2026, 2 to 2:30pmFernbank Museum of Natural HistoryExplore the ancient world and the dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures of Fernbank's Great Hall.
Wed Oct 7 2026, 10amAtlanta Botanical GardenNature-inspired stories come to life with Ms. Ally as little ones hear and interact with tales of bees, flowers, and butterflies.
Wed Oct 7 2026, 4 to 7pmFreeDecaturWednesday afternoon market with a kid's booth, fruit, vegetables, and prepared foods.
Wed Oct 7 2026, 11:30 to 11:50amFernbank Museum of Natural HistoryStory time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Mother of Sharks, a story about marine biologist Melissa Cristina Marquez.
Tue Oct 6 2026, all dayAtlanta Botanical GardenWeekly Tuesday program introducing little ones to the joys of nature through fun activities.
Tue Oct 6 2026, 10am to 12pmAtlantaToddler Time in the Art Studio: splash and build floating cities with foam blocks that float on water.
Mon Oct 5 2026, 3:30 to 7pmFreeKennesawMonday afternoon market in downtown Kennesaw with seasonal produce and a bouncy house on select dates.
Mon Oct 5 2026, 10am to 12pmAtlantaArtsy Monday Toddler Time: combine paint and shaving cream to create marble masterpieces.
Sun Oct 4 2026, all dayFreeAtlantaSunday market with a children's garden and play area run with Nest Preschool, plus live demos.
Sun Oct 4 2026, all dayWoodstockFall season at Big Springs Farms: pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, farm train, and gem mining. Some attractions priced separately.Fall
Sun Oct 4 2026, all dayMariettaMetro Atlanta's largest fair: rides, shows, and food, plus a mega slide and a petting zoo.
Sun Oct 4 2026, all dayAtlantaZoo Atlanta's Family Pride Day explores animal behavior and what it teaches us about nature.
Sun Oct 4 2026, all dayAtlantaFall-themed activities delighting youngsters of all ages on October weekends.Fall
Sun Oct 4 2026, 11:30am to 12pmAtlantaWalk on the wild side with a Fernbank Forest Ranger on a family nature walk through Fernbank Forest.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 9 to 11amAtlantaSensory-modified museum experience with lowered lighting, limited admission, and sound adjustments. Separate ticket required.
Sat Oct 3 2026, all dayFreeAtlantaSaturday market at Piedmont Park with playgrounds, the Legacy Fountain splash pad, and stroller-friendly trails.
Sat Oct 3 2026, all dayFreeBrookhavenSaturday market near the Brookhaven MARTA station with special events and live music.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 10amAtlantaDrop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to meet an amphibian specialist and watch the frogs jump into action.
Sat Oct 3 2026, all dayFreeSandy SpringsSaturday morning market at City Springs with fountains, splash pad, and green space for kids.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 8:30am to 12:30pmFreeAlpharettaOne of the area's largest farmers markets at Alpharetta City Center; kids love the Town Green fountain and green space.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 8am to 12pmFreeRoswellSaturday market with vendors, live entertainment, free yoga, a playground, and face painting on select dates.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 9am to 12pmFreeMariettaSaturday market behind Marietta Square with local food, art, and tableware; stroll the square afterward.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 9am to 12pmFreeDunwoodySaturday market at Brook Run Park with a playground, dog park, and zipline nearby.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 8:30am to 12pmFreeAtlantaWeekly Buckhead farmers market with 50+ vendors, live music, pop-up demos, and a children's area.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 7 to 9amAtlantaGuided morning hike through Fernbank Forest celebrating the old-growth forest ecosystem.Outdoor
Wed Sep 30 2026, all dayFreeAtlantaKids visit free all September at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayLawrencevilleFinal weekend of the Gwinnett County Fair, with concerts, rides, livestock shows, and fair food families love.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayFreeAtlantaThe Battery Atlanta's farmers market series presented by Kaiser Permanente, with local produce and goods.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayAtlantaFamily-friendly festival kicking off Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month at the Old Fourth Ward Skatepark.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayFreeDowntown DuluthDuluth's huge annual festival with booths, food, carnival rides, and live entertainment, kicking off with a Saturday morning parade.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayFreeAtlantaPopular arts festival at Historic Fourth Ward Park with fine arts, crafts, a children's play area, food, and live music.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all day$36.97DuluthDisney On Ice brings Spotlight Magic to Gas South Arena for eight performances of skating, music, and Disney stories.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 2pmAtlantaMaculele-Capoeira Academy performs high-energy Capoeira and Samba with live Brazilian music, plus an interactive kids' class, for Latin-American Heritage Month.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayAtlantaAlliance Theatre's Goizueta Stage family production of Carmela Full of Wishes, a lyrical story celebrating family and imagination in a vibrant Latino community.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayAtlantaFollow the Yellow Brick Road in the Center for Puppetry Arts' puppet production of The Wizard of Oz.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayAtlantaTwo-day cultural festival at Adams Park celebrating collard greens and community.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayFreeAtlantaOakland Cemetery's 48th annual Sunday in the Park: history, live music, and family fun in a Victorian-style cemetery gathering.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayFreeMabletonRiverside EpiCenter's Epic Farmer's Market with local vendors and family fun.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 11:30am to 12pmAtlantaJoin a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in bad weather.
Sat Sep 26 2026, all dayFreeAtlantaEast Atlanta's annual neighborhood tradition celebrating local arts, culture, and personality with a parade through the neighborhood.
Sat Sep 26 2026, all dayPowder SpringsThe annual Sounds of the Springs Concert Series brings live music to Thurman Springs Park.Outdoor
Sat Sep 26 2026, all dayFreeSandy SpringsFree two-day festival at City Springs with an artist market, live music on multiple stages, and a kids' zone and sports zone.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 6pmAtlantaSpecial one-night event celebrating Howdy Doody at the Center for Puppetry Arts.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10:30am$12.50RoswellIntro to canoeing on Beaver Pond: guides cover paddling techniques, equipment basics, and fun water activities. Cost $12.50 to $25.Outdoor
Sat Sep 26 2026, all dayFreeAlpharettaAvalon's first annual Fall Festival: face painting, festive crafts, a bounce house, photo ops, and autumn activities.Fall
Sat Sep 26 2026, 8:30amFreeAtlantaCulinary Passport tasting experience featuring Guyanese cuisine at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 12pmAtlantaKids and Family Fun Zone at the Sweet Auburn Music Fest with activities for children.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 11amAtlantaCommunity music festival in Sweet Auburn with a dedicated Kids and Family Fun Zone.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 2 to 3pmRed Top Mountain State ParkHands-on class on the traditional butter-making process: make fresh butter and enjoy it on bread. Call to reserve a spot.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 2pmAtlantaThe Center for Puppetry Arts joins the Children's Museum to celebrate the opening of the Doc McStuffins exhibit.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 9 to 10amAtlantaMembers-only preview of the Doc McStuffins exhibit with stuffy mending by Decatur Makers, a stuffy dance party, and goodie bags. Separate ticket required.
Fri Sep 25 2026, all dayFreeLawrencevilleFree Friday tribute-band concert on the Lawrenceville Lawn's new amphitheater.Outdoor
Fri Sep 25 2026, 10am$3NewnanHomeschool program on winter foraging and hibernation with a pop quiz and prizes.
Fri Sep 25 2026, all dayMariettaCelebrate 40 years of Marietta's Glover Park Concert Series with an evening concert on the square.Outdoor
Fri Sep 25 2026, 3 to 4pm$5Lithia SpringsHands-on candle-making workshop exploring one of mankind's oldest crafts. Call 770-732-2613 to register.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 1 to 2pm$5Lithia SpringsEd Emberley-inspired kids' drawing class focused on native species; leave with a collection of animal drawings. Call 770-732-2613 to register.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 10 to 11:15amAtlantaThe Atlanta Opera delights families with an Opera Storytime, with performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m.
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