Best Activities for Kids in Atlanta in April 2026

Funbox Bounce House at Cumberland Mall
NW Atlanta
Through May 31, 2026
Kids and parents bounce in the Funbox, a huge traveling inflatable experience. Guests purchase tickets online for 90-minute sessions. The bouncy is 25,000 sq. ft. of continuous jumping zones connecting 10 different play areas. Website

Panda Fest at Atlantic Station
West Midtown
April 3 - 5, 2026
Panda fest is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S. with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia. Website

Spring Break at Six Flags Over Georgia
Austell
April 3 - 12, 2026
Thrill-seeking kids can spend their Atlanta spring break at Six Flags Over Georgia. From April 3-12, the theme park is open daily. Also bonus Spring Fridays on April 17, April 24, and May 15, giving extra chances to enjoy rides, treats, and family time all season long. Website

Run Like Hell 5K at Oakland Cemetery
Grant Park
Saturday, April 4, 2026
The largest cemetery run in the country, Run Like Hell is a fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the restoration and preservation of historic Oakland Cemetery. Website

Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop
Sprayberry High School, 2525 Sandy Plains Rd. , Marietta - FREE
Saturday, April 4, 2026
This HUGE Easter Egg hunt involves a helicopter dropping thousands of eggs on Sprayberry High School's football field. The event also features activities such as face painting, and a kids zone with inflatable slides and bounce houses and opportunities for photos with the Easter Bunny for free between 11am and 4 pm. Website

Brookhaven Easter Egg Hunt
Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Brookhaven - FREE
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Look for plastic eggs at Brookhaven's Easter egg hunt! Families of all shapes and sizes will enjoy three different hunts: special needs egg hunt, Easter egg scramble, and dog-gone egg hunt (for pups). Website

Hop-a-Long Easter Egg Hunt at Avalon
Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta - FREE
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Head to Avalon for Easter egg fun. Children collect 5 eggs and bring them to the trade-in tent to receive a bag of treats. Website

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival
Sandy Springs - FREE
April 4 & 5, 2026
The Sandy Springs Artsapalooza is a two-day festival bringing art to the streets of the city, featuring artisan vendors, a children’s play area, local musicians, interactive art stations, and up to 150 arts and crafts vendors and participants. This year it will also include an Easter egg hunt on Sunday! Website

Spring FUN Break at Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain
April 4 - 11, 2026
During spring break week in Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park offers special entertainment (in addition to their regular attractions). Website

The Sound of Music at The Fox Theatre
Midtown
April 7 - 12, 2026
"The hills are alive with the sound of music..." at The Fox Theatre. Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “Edelweiss,” THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain. Website

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales Puppet Show
Center for Puppetry Arts, Midtown
Select days, April 7 - May 17, 2026
Delight in the strange twists and the hilarious retellings that poke loving fun at classic folktales. Experience the offbeat stories that Kirkus Review calls “irrepressibly zany fun.” Website

Peppa Pig: My First Concert
Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George and new baby sister Evie, are coming to Sandy Springs for a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older. Website

Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Piedmont Park, Midtown - FREE
April 10 - 12, 2026
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back! Head to Piedmont Park on April 20-22 for music, art, food, events, nature, and so much more. Highlights include the Kids Village and more! Website

Dino Egg Hunt for People with Disabilities
Morgan Falls Overlook Park, 400 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs
FREE
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Families with children who have special needs or disabilities will love this inclusive Easter egg hunt at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs. As children hunt for the dino eggs, adults will monitor for safety. Website

Spring Festival on Ponce
Olmsted Linear Park, 1451 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta
FREE
April 11 & 12, 2026
The Spring Festival on Ponce is one of Atlanta's premiere arts and crafts festival, taking place this first weekend of April at Olmsted Linear Park. Website

Monster Jam at Echo Park Speedway
Hampton
April 11 & 12, 2026
The trucks and the noise are all back at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Families can enjoy the action-packed event and see fan favorites like Grave Digger and El Toro Loco. Website

Georgia Renaissance Festival
6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn
Weekends, April 11 - May 31, 2026
Huzzah, the Georgia Renaissance Festival is here! Time for turkey "legges," jousting, games, rides, and the artisan market. Check the Renaissance website for details about themed weekends, special promotions, and more information. Website

Big Shanty Festival
Downtown Kennesaw- Near the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee St NW Kennesaw
FREE
April 18 & 19, 2026
People flock to downtown Kennesaw for the annual Big Shanty Festival, combining the rich heritage of Kennesaw with fun-filled activities, arts vendors, live entertainment, and delicious food. Parade starts at 9:30am on Saturday Website

Concert in the Park with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Piedmont Park Oak Hill, Midtown - FREE
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Music lovers enjoy a free outdoor concert in Piedmont Park's Oak Hill, courtesy of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The program features a selection of orchestral favorites as well as family-friendly activities and food trucks. Website

Earth Day at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Midtown
Tuesday, April 22, 2026
Kids and parents enjoy engaging and fun family activities celebrating nature and the beautiful plants around us. Website

Lemonade Days Festival
Brook Run Park, Dunwoody - FREE
April 22 - 26, 2026
Parents and kids attend this Dunwoody tradition and enjoy full-scale carnival rides, performances and a Dunwoody Idol contest. Website

Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes
Inman Park - FREE!
April 24 - 26, 2026
Families enjoy the Inman Park Festival in one of Atlanta's oldest and most scenic and iconic neighborhoods. It all starts with a tour of homes preview on Friday and the festival begins on Saturday, continuing into Sunday. The festival includes a street parade, kids' zone, and arts and crafts market. Website

Georgia Strawberry Festival in Reynolds
City of Reynolds, 3 E. William Wainwright St., Reynolds
FREE!
Saturday, April 25, 2026
It's called "The Sweetest Spot in Georgia" and the free event happens on the 4th Saturday of April in Reynolds every year. Visitors pick strawberries, participate in their famous strawberry-eating contests and enjoy tons of activities like a petting zoo, parade, tractor show, and more. Website

Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival
Village Green in Smyrna
If you need an address for your GPS, use 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna
FREE
April 25 & 26, 2026
Celebrate the jonquils blooming this time of year with a festival featuring 150 arts and crafts booths, an interactive children's zone with inflatables, entertainment, and tons of food. Website