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Events and Activities for Kids in Atlanta in May 2026

Georgia State Fair
Echo Park Speedway, Hampton
Through May 3, 2026
Georgia's State Fair promises carnival rides, children's attractions and carousels, live shows, concessions, a family magic show, a petting zoo, and more. It all takes place at the Echo Park Speedway. Website

Georgia Renaissance Festival
Fairburn
Weekends in May 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

Taste of Spring in Conyers
Olde Town Conyers, 901 Railroad Street, Conyers
FREE
Saturday, May 2, 2026
The City of Conyers invites the community to their annual Taste of Spring and Shine and Dine Car Show. Taste of Spring has live entertainment and fun for the kids. It also introduces the community to local restaurants around the Conyers area. Website

May-Retta Daze
Glover Park at Historic Marietta Square, Marietta - FREE
May 2 & 3, 2026
Folks head to the historic Marietta Square for this two-day festival which features art, music, food and a kids' zone. Website

Super Spring Saturdays at Washington Farms
Bogart
May 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026
Take a drive to Bogart, GA (about 1.5 hour drive from Atlanta) to Washington Farms for Super Spring Saturdays! Kids will have the time of their lives on the farm with jumpy pads and slides, a petting zoo, paintball, wagon rides, and ziplines, just to name a few. The farm features lots of yummy food for sale! Website

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival
Logan Farm Park, Acworth - FREE
May 8 & 9, 2026
The Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival is back at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. The event is free, but patrons can purchase taster tickets and a voting ticket to sample the competition. Website

Chastain Park Arts Festival
Buckhead - FREE
May 9 & 10, 2026
With 100+ local artists showcasing their talents at the largest public parks in Fulton County, the Chastain Park Arts Festival is serious about art. Visitors can check out and shop for paintings, glass designs, sculptures and jewelry. Kids will enjoy the children's area and the food trucks. Website

Dunwoody Art Festival
Dunwoody Village Shopping Center - FREE
May 9 & 10, 2026
Kids and grownups are sure to enjoy the Dunwoody Art Festival, including food, face painting, a kids' zone, shopping, and of course, lots of art. Website

Niki in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Midtown
Beginning May 9, 2026
It's the Garden’s 50th anniversary and it is putting on an encore exhibition of artist Niki de Saint Phalle’s monumental sculptures that debuted at the Garden 20 years ago. The French sculptor, who died in 2002, was known as one of the first female sculptors of massive works, particularly her “Nanas” – light-hearted, whimsical and colorful large-scale sculptures of females, animals, and monsters. Website

Mother's Day Family Canoe Trip at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Roswell
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Book a spot for the Mother's Day Family Canoe event at Chattahoochee Nature Center. Perfect for beginners and young family members (ages 5 and up), participants learn paddling strokes from trained staff members. The staff provides equipment and supervises races on Beaver Pond. Website

Taste of Alpharetta
Downtown Alpharetta
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rain or shine, locals and visitors alike will be treated to savory, sweet, spicy, and umami dishes from over 60 of Alpharetta’s best restaurants. Parents may purchase wrist bands for kids to access the kids zone for $15. Website

Marietta Greek Festival
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 3431 Trickum Road, Marietta
May 15 - 17, 2026
Enjoy music, dancing, and Greek food at this beloved festival. Kids will enjoy the section with children's activities. Website

Backyard Campout in Kennesaw
Swift-Cantrell Park
Kennesaw
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Families experience the great outdoors at this event put on by Kennesaw Parks and Rec. Campers play games, listen to professional storytellers around a campfire and watch a movie. Website

Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes
Bessie Branham Park, Kirkwood - FREE
Saturday, May 16, 2026
This popular spring festival continues all day with live music, a kids' area with inflatables, artist market, face painting, chicken wing-fling cook-off, and delicious food vendors. Website

Kids to Parks Day in Sandy Springs
Hammond Park, Sandy Springs - FREE
Saturday, May 16, 2026
For National Kids to Parks Day, everyone is encouraged to use local parks and recreation sites to develop more active, healthy lifestyles. Activities Include: Inflatables, Water Slides, Popcorn, Balloon Artist, Temporary Tattoos, DJ and Music, Prizes, and more! Website

Virginia-Highland Porchfest
Virginia-Highland - FREE
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Listen to live bands performing on the porches of homes in the historic Virginia-Highland neighborhood. The Kids Corner at John Howell Park will host magic shows, craft activities, bubbles, and a bounce house. Food trucks and local vendors will also be on site. Website

Star Wars and More: The Music of John Williams with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta
Saturday, May 16, 2026
This family-friendly symphonic concert features pieces from iconic film scores including many of John Williams' works: Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Avengers, and much more. Website

Memorial Day Weekend at Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain
May 22 - 24, 2026
Visitors to Callaway Resort and Gardens during Memorial Day weekend can catch the Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament plus enjoy three nights of fireworks. Website

Memorial Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain
May 22 - 25, 2026
Families head to Stone Mountain Park Memorial Day weekend to honor our troops at this four-day event. Visitors can enjoy Stone Mountain Park's attractions during the day and stay for the Lasershow Spectacular at night, or opt just to do the Lasershow. Following the show, spectators will be treated to a patriotic fireworks finale. Website

Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
Wills Park (Grand Lawn behind Alpharetta Community Center)
May 23 & 24, 2026
Families flock to the Grove at Wills Park (behind the Alpharetta Community Center) for the popular Alpharetta Arts Streetfest. Enjoy face painting, games, and crafts while checking out art, jewelry, and other wares from local artists. Website

Atlanta Jazz Festival
Piedmont Park, Midtown - FREE
May 23 - 25, 2026
Every year the Atlanta Jazz Festival is held in Piedmont Park on Memorial Day weekend. The largest free jazz festival in the country, it is an annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz, featuring jazz artists from all over the world. Website

Beauty and the Beast at The Fox
Midtown
May 26 - 31, 2026
It's Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. Website

Atlanta Fringe Festival
Various Locations
May 27 - June 7, 2026
Atlanta Fringe Festival is an annual two-week event, featuring live theatre, dance, comedy, storytelling, puppetry, and more from all over the world and the Atlanta area, creating an artist-first atmosphere. Website