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Best Things to Do for Kids
in Atlanta in July 2026
FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta
Downtown - FREE
Through July 15, 2026
The excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will extend far beyond the stadium. Centennial Olympic Park will become the official home of the FIFA Fan Festival™ Atlanta, transforming one of the city’s most iconic public spaces into a lively gathering place where fans, families, and visitors come together to celebrate the game. Website
Decatur WatchFest '26
Decatur - FREE
Through July 19, 2026
Celebrate the excitement of the FIFA World Cup at Decatur WatchFest ’26, a free month-long fan festival taking place in downtown Decatur from June 11 through July 19, 2026. Families can gather on Decatur Square for outdoor match screenings, live music, games, activities, and food throughout the tournament. Website
Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain
July 1-6, 2026
Visitors to Stone Mountain have seven nights to choose from to see this popular fireworks display. Plus, the NEW 250th Celebration Drone & Light Show will feature a formation of 250 drones creating the image of an eagle, with most of the drones outfitted to release fireworks from the wings and tail. Website
American Tall Tales Puppet Show
Center for Puppetry Arts, Midtown
Select days, July 1 - August 2, 2026
Step right up for Doctor Bigelow’s Wild West Puppet Show, a rollicking traveling medicine show bursting with music, marvels, and mighty American legends! Website
Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race (formerly AJC Road Race)
Midtown
Saturday, July 4, 2026
This year's Peachtree Road Race has a new title sponsor (Northside Hospital) and happens as the US celebrates its 250th anniversary and Atlanta hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On July 4th, spectators line up from Lenox Mall to Piedmont Park to watch this historic 10K tradition. Website
4th of July Celebration in Marietta
Marietta - FREE
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Starting with a parade at 10am on the 4th of July and continuing with a festival and a fireworks finale, Marietta residents and friends can celebrate all day. Website
Pied Piper Parade and Fireworks in Decatur
Decatur - FREE
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th with a lively, hometown-style Fourth of July in Decatur. Watch (or join in) the Pied Piper Parade as it winds through downtown with decorated floats, wagons, and bicycles at 4 pm. Website
Fourth of July Fireworks at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
Buford
Saturday, July 4, 2026
If you like to see fireworks over the lake, head to LandShark Landing at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands on July 4. Fireworks start at 9:30pm. Website
Star-Spangled Nights at Six Flags Over Georgia
Austell
July 3 - 5, 2026
Guests at Six Flags Over Georgia enjoy fireworks for two nights in a row. The best view is near the Superman and Justice League rides. Website
Kidz Dayz at Cumming City Center
Cumming - FREE
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Kidz Dayz features bounce houses, outdoor games, vendors, cotton candy, face painting and more. Parents can kick back, relax, and mingle with one another while watching their little ones play. Website
Roswell Summer Puppets and More
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
Select days, July 9 - August 1, 2026
Kids laugh and are amazed at Roswell's Summer Puppets and More series, featuring a different show each week for five weeks. Buy a Puppet Pass and see all five shows in the series for the price of four. Website
Christmas in July Dance Party at Halcyon
Alpharetta - FREE
Friday, July 10, 2026
Head to Halcyon for a special Family Dance Party, Christmas in July edition! Website
Repticon Atlanta
Lawrenceville
July 11 & 12, 2026
Reptile enthusiasts gather at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds for all-things reptile. Visitors come to buy, sell and see reptiles. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Website
Futbol Fever Watch Party in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs - FREE
July 11, 18 & 19, 2026
Fans can gather on City Green for free public watch parties on: June 28 at 3 p.m.; July 11 at 5 p.m.; July 18 at 5 p.m.; and July 19 at 3 p.m. The Fútbol Fever experience on City Green will feature two 14’ screens for optimal live-match viewing, a large blow-up soccer goal, pop-up bars, food trucks, and plenty of room for fans to bring a soccer ball and enjoy the festivities. Website
Grossology Day at Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta
Sunday, July 12, 2026
For kids that like things like animal poop, gross diets, and disgusting behaviors, Grossology Day at Zoo Atlanta is just for them. Zoo educators lead guests in activity stations, a scavenger hunt, a themed storybook reading, and more, all in celebration of the yucky yet necessary aspects of animal life. Website
Summer Break Magic Show at Aurora Theatre
Lawrenceville
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Audiences at Aurora Theatre get to experience magician Arthur Atsma for a special Summer Break Performance. Arthur's magic show is filled with audience interaction and comedy. Website
Teddy Bear and Turtles Breakfast at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Roswell
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Rise and shine with CNC and one of its most popular resident animals, the box turtle. Bring your teddy bear along with you and enjoy a light breakfast that both your teddy bear and their turtle would enjoy. But guess what, only the humans get to eat it! Website
Midsummer Kids' Festival in Peachtree Corners
Peachtree Corners - FREE
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Kids get to just be kids at this free event at Peachtree Corners Town Center. Head to the Town Green for interactive inflatables, rock climbing, face painting and more. Website
Teen Takeover at Fernbank
Druid Hills
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Teens can have fun with their friends while exploring three floors of exhibits, seeing a film in the Giant Screen Theater and enjoying activities led by Fernbank educators. Website
Atlanta Ice Cream Festival
Midtown - FREE
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Kids and parents all scream for the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival! Head to Piedmont Park to taste LOTS of different flavors of ice cream in different forms (cones, cups, on a stick) and enjoy music and kids' activities like bounce houses. Website
Big Rig Back-to-School Bash in Acworth
Acworth - FREE
Saturday, July 25, 2026
The City of Acworth hosts a touch-a-truck style event that will combine local businesses and the “Big Rigs” you see on the roads every day. This back-to-school bash will take place at Logan Farm Park. Food trucks will be present. Website
Music for the Very Young Concert: The Lion and the Mouse
Midtown
July 25, 26, 31 & August 2, 2026
Classical music meets storytelling, as musicians and actors bring Aesop's fable, The Lion and the Mouse, to life during a 45-minute interactive performance designed for children ages 3-8. Through musical storytelling featuring a string quartet of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians, children discover that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. Website
Dude Perfect Squad Games Tour in Duluth
Gas South Arena, Duluth
Friday, July 31, 2026
The Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour is headed to Duluth this summer with guest squad, The Harlem Globetrotters! Bring YOUR squad and get ready to experience the Dudes like you’ve never seen them before. This brand new tour is filled with larger than life battles, unexpected twists and for the first time ever - the entire floor will be the battle zone with full 360 degree seating available! Website