Things to Do for Kids in Atlanta
in March 2026

Orchid Daze at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Midtown
Through April 12, 2026
The Atlanta Botanical Garden welcomes guests for Orchid Daze, an annual indoor plant exhibition in the Fuqua Conservatory and Orchid Center, which is scheduled to showcase a variety of orchids including festoons, aerialists, and chandeliers. Website

Purim Celebration at the MJCCA - - Zaban Park
Dunwoody - FREE!
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
All are invited to a fun outdoor Purim Celebration in the Courtyard at the JCC. Website

2026 Ally ACC Women's Basketball Tournament
Gas South Arena, Duluth
March 4 - 8, 2026
The Ally ACC Women's Basketball Tournament is bringing five days of nonstop hoops action to Gas South Arena in Duluth, March 4–8. Watch the ACC’s top women’s teams battle it out for the conference title in an electric, single-elimination tournament. Website

Atlanta Fair
Gray lot across from Georgia State's stadium, Atlanta
March 6 - April 12, 2026
Atlanta's only urban fair is back in the gray lot across from Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. Families enjoy exciting rides, interactive games and of course, delicious fair food. Website

Free First Saturday at Dunwoody Nature Center
Dunwoody - FREE
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Join Dunwoody Nature Center staff on a family walk around the property. Every month is a different theme. Website

Imagination Station by Piccadilly Puppets
Aurora Theatre, Lawrenceville
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Join Piccadilly Puppets for Imagination Station. This playful puppet show uses everyday objects alongside music, storytelling, and crowd participation to encourage creativity in your young audience member! Website

Draw the District: A Chalk Art Festival in Duluth
Gas South District,Duluth - FREE
Saturday, March 7, 2026
This free arts festival will transform outdoor spaces at Gas South District into an open-air gallery featuring live chalk art from students, individual artists, businesses, and organizations. Participants will compete in a juried chalk art competition with prizes awarded across multiple categories. Website

Atlanta Science Festival
Various locations
March 7-21, 2026
The Atlanta Science Festival is a two-week celebration of local science and technology taking place March 7 - 21, 2026, at various locations around Atlanta. Kids explore the world of STEAM with approximately 150+ engaging events. Website

Stone Mountain Park's Dino Fest
Stone Mountain
Select days, March 7 - April 26, 2026
Stone Mountain Park’s Dino Fest is back! Dinosaurs roam the grounds and fly overhead. Guests see dinosaurs in 4-D, a new lighted dinosaur-themed parade, plus a special dinosaur Drone & Light Show on Saturday nights. Website

Avenue Shamrock
Avenue East Cobb, Marietta - FREE!
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Avenue East Cobb. Family-friendly activities include live music, a dance performance by the Drake School of Irish Dance, a bounce house, live llamas, face painting, a festive photo booth and more. Website

Cirque Italia's Water Circus Atlantis in Alpharetta
North Point Mall, Alpharetta
March 13 - 16, 2026
Cirque Italia presents an aquatic spectacular for families at North Point Mall in Alpharetta. The name reflects a unique attribute under the tent, as the show features a custom designed water stage that travels from city to city. Website

Luck of Avalon
Avalon, Alpharetta - FREE
Friday, March 13, 2026
Families head to the plaza at Avalon for a St. Patrick's Day celebration. Family-friendly activities include face painting, a photo booth and a performance by Drake Irish Dance. Website

Flight of the Butterflies Exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Druid Hills
March 14 - June 7, 2026
Wander through a kaleidoscope of wonder with Flight of Butterflies, an outdoor exhibit that combines nature, art and storytelling through a showcase of 25 striking butterfly sculptures that line the paths of WildWoods. Website

Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade
Midtown - FREE
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Atlanta's St. Patrick's Day Parade, which kicks off at noon, is one of the country's oldest parades, and celebrates the contributions made by the Irish to Atlanta, the South and the United States. The parade is a family-friendly event in which "everybody is Irish" and includes clowns, floats, bands, dancers, drill teams, and a bagpipe and drum corps. Website

River Roots Science Stations at Chatthoochee Nature Center
Roswell
March 16 - May 31, 2026
To celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2026, Chattahoochee Nature Center is reconnecting to their “River Roots” to explore how people have depended on the river for more than a thousand years. Website

St. Patrick's Day in Conyers
Olde Town Conyers - FREE
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Conyers boasts the world's fastest growing St. Patrick's Day Parade (at two blocks long). After families enjoy the parade, they are invited to continue to the fun with shenanigans in Olde Town Conyers like the best dressed pet contest, Leprechaun Lookalike (for adults) and the King and Queen (children) of St. Patrick's Day Shenanigans. Website

Hapeville Butterfly Lantern Parade
Samuel Hape Plaza, Hapeville - FREE
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Spend a charming evening at the Hapeville Butterfly Lantern Parade to celebrate the arrival of spring. Taking place at Samuel Hape Plaza, this dazzling event will feature an array of festivities and family-friendly activities, including food and beverage vendors, a pop-up artist market, a crafting station and more. Website

Wing & Rock Fest in Canton
Etowah River Park, Canton - FREE
March 21 & 22, 2026
The very popular Wing and Rock Festival is back and includes lots of opportunities to taste wings and enjoy live music. There will be a Kids Zone with bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and arts and crafts. There may be an additional fee for the bouncy houses. Website

Harlem Globetrotters at Gas South Arena
Duluth
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Fans love the dunks, alley-oops, looooong shots, magic, history and laughs! Don’t miss your chance to see the Harlem Globetrotters for this is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” and 100 Years of Heart-Pounding Thrills! Website

Space Explorers: THE INFINITE Immersive Experience
Atlanta
March 27 - April 26, 2026
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE is a powerful immersive experience inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station. Website

Brains On! Live in Atlanta
Center Stage Theater, Midtown
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Your favorite science podcast is coming to Atlanta! Hosts Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, and Sanden Totten will be there with magic tricks, dance moves, out-of-body experiences, mystery sounds, and even a game show! Website

Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
Blackburn Park, Brookhaven - FREE!
March 28 & 29, 2026
Celebrate the blooming cherry blossoms at Brookhaven's annual festival. The FREE Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Blackburn Park, and features more than 100 artists, as well as kids zone, pet world, a classic car show, delicious food, and more! Website

Be Like Blippi Tour
Gas South Theater®, Duluth
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage in a high-energy live show packed with music, laughter, and surprises, featuring fan-favorites like “The Excavator Song,” “Monster Truck,” “Dino Dance,” and “Curious Like Me.” Website

Things to Do for Kids in Atlanta in March 2026

Things to Do for Kids in Atlanta
in March 2026