Atlanta family events
38 upcoming. Family-friendly events around Atlanta, Sep 25 through Oct 9, 2026.
SaturdayNovember 7
9 to 10:30am
Fernbank Museum of Natural HistoryFamily-friendly beginner birding program with Birds Georgia in Fernbank Forest: learn to spot and identify common Georgia birds on a guided walk.
9 to 11am
Fernbank Museum of Natural HistoryMorning museum time designed for guests with sensory sensitivities, with smaller crowds and a calmer environment across exhibits and the giant screen theater.
10am to 5pm, through Nov 8Free
Chastain ParkFree outdoor fine arts festival in Buckhead's Chastain Park with about 175 artists, live acoustic music, artist demos, kids art activities, and food trucks.
10:30 to 11:30am
Children's Museum of AtlantaKids ages 3 to 8 team up with a caregiver to make a tasty snack and stir up big questions in this hands-on Growing Together workshop. Separate ticket required.
SundayNovember 8
9 to 11am, one of 3 dates
Fernbank Museum of Natural HistoryRanger-led morning hike through Fernbank Forest celebrating the old-growth ecosystem, its plants, and the wildlife that call the 65-acre woodland home.
SaturdayNovember 14
10am to 1pm
Fernbank Museum of Natural HistoryDiscovery Day where kids investigate what it is like to be a scientist, with hands-on experiments and activities throughout the museum. Included with admission.
10am to 2pm, through Nov 15
Atlanta Botanical GardenAll aboard the Botanical Express for a scenic holiday ride around the Great Lawn, running on weekends through the season.
5pm, through Dec 13
Atlanta Botanical GardenThe Garden's 16th annual holiday light show fills the grounds with millions of LED lights and displays nightly, Nov. 14 to Jan. 10. Timed tickets required.
FridayNovember 20
11am to 9pm, through Nov 25Free
Lawrenceville LawnFree German Christmas market on the Lawrenceville Lawn with around 100 artisan booths, German food, a Ferris wheel, Santa photos, and holiday entertainment.
SaturdayNovember 21
12 to 6pm, through Nov 22Free
Truist Community Corner, The Battery AtlantaFree Santa visits at the Truist Holiday Community Corner: kids mail letters to the North Pole, meet Santa, and take their own photos.
SundayNovember 22
10:30 to 11:30am
Children's Museum of AtlantaAges 3 to 8 make a paper puppet show celebrating the everyday heroes who keep neighborhoods running, in this hands-on Growing Together workshop. Separate ticket required.
SaturdayNovember 28
10am to 5pm, through Nov 29Free
Piedmont ParkKick off holiday shopping at this free outdoor market with about 100 local artists, live music, hot cocoa, and handmade gifts for everyone.
10am to 2pm, every Saturday
Atlanta Botanical GardenMeet the big guy in green at the garden: bring a camera and share holiday wishes with Botanical Santa on Saturday mornings.
5 to 8pmFree
The Battery AtlantaThe Battery's 10th annual tree lighting with live music, special guests, Santa's arrival, a kids craft station, and a holiday movie on the plaza.
SundayNovember 29
2pm
Children's Museum of AtlantaBrothers Kyle (12) and Karter (10) read their children's book The Magical You on the CMA Stage and talk with young readers about writing it.
SaturdayDecember 5
5:30 to 7:30pm
Children's Museum of AtlantaEvening Santa party with photos with Santa and sock skating in Sockefeller Plaza to kick off the holiday season. Separate ticket required; tickets release soon.
SundayDecember 6
12pm
Children's Museum of AtlantaHanukkah celebration on the CMA Stage with a musical performance by special guest Michael Levine, co-founder of The Learning Groove and Pete the Cat music producer.
1 to 4pm
The Battery AtlantaKid-run businesses sell gifts, treats, and holiday finds at this family market celebrating the next generation of young entrepreneurs.
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