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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Atlanta This Weekend
Thursday, May 1 - Sunday, May 4
Looking for family-friendly activities in Atlanta this weekend? Here are some fun events to add to your list for this weekend!
Best Things To Do This Weekend in and Near Atlanta With Kids
Peter Pan at the Fox
Fox Theatre, Midtown
Through May 3
This high-flying broadway musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation. The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget. Visit the website here.
Bodacious Blooms Flower Festival
Buckhead Village
May 1-3
Visitors are invited to this community-wide festival for a weekend of impressive floral installations, hands-on floral workshops from master floral designers, colorful in-store activations and gorgeous photo ops. Visit the website here.
Duluth Chalk Art Festival
Downtown Duluth - FREE
May 2-3
Duluth is hosting a Chalk Art Festival for the community. Visitors check out several chalk artists' creations (think mind-bending 3D illusions). Amateurs can sign up to create their own chalk art masterpieces too. Visit the website here.
Celebrate Freedom Rodeo in Alpharetta
Wills Park Equestrian Center Arena, Alpharetta
May 2-3
The Celebrate Freedom Rodeo returns to Alpharetta’s Wills Park Equestrian Center arena. The two-day, action-packed western celebration will feature special events for all ages. Visit the website here.
The Little Shop of Stories Children's Book Festival
Decatur Square - FREE
May 2-4
Formerly the Decatur Children’s Book Festival, this celebration of children’s literature is back, but with a new name--The Little Shop of Stories Children’s Book Festival. The event will take place outside alongside The Decatur Arts Festival on the Decatur Square. Visit the website here.
Decatur Arts Festival
Downtown Decatur - FREE
May 2-4
Celebrate art in Decatur all weekend long with this FREE event put on by the Decatur Arts Alliance. Families enjoy an ArtWalk on Friday night, a festival on Saturday (complete with a kids' fest), and more artsy fun on Sunday. Visit the website here.
Gabby's Dollhouse Meet-and-Greet at CAMP
Dunwoody
May 2-4 & 9-11
Head to CAMP for 30 minutes of smiles, laughs, and hug attacks. Meet Gabby, snap a magical photo, and have tons of fun with the CAMP Counselors! Visit the website here.
Family Saturday at High Museum of Art
Midtown
Saturday, May 3
Families head to the High on the first Saturday of each month to experiment, play, and make art in studio workshops and learn about art on view through gallery tours. Visit the website here.
Free Comic Book Day 2025
Various Locations- FREE
Saturday, May 3
Pow! Crash! Boom! Getting comic books for free is...super! Free Comic Book Day is again held on the first Saturday in May. Free Comic Book Day is a nationwide event, and kids (small and grown) can stop by any participating comic store to receive their free comics. Visit the website here.
Free First Saturdays at Dunwoody Nature Center
Dunwoody - FREE
Saturday, May 3
Join an educator-led nature program, take a hike, do crafts, games and activities. A different program each month. Registration is required. Space is limited. Visit the website here.
Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade
Midtown - FREE
Saturday, May 3
Parade spectators and participants enjoy this nighttime event that lights up the BeltLine. Taking place on the Westside trail, visitors to the parade can expect to see colorful floats and magical creations lighting up the BeltLine. Actual parade starts at 8:45pm. Visit the website here.
Hot Wheels Legends Tour
Walmart, Suwanee - FREE
Saturday, May 3
The Hot Wheels Legends Tour stops at Walmart in Suwanee with an all-new search for the next fan-created custom car to be made into a Hot Wheels die-cast toy. Visit the website here.
Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival
Dallas Landing Park, 5120 Allatoona Dr, Acworth, GA - FREE
Saturday, May 3
Spectators watch a cool boat race (in which the boats all look like dragons!) and enjoy food and fun. Visit the website here.
Adventure Cubs at Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta
Saturday, May 3
Adventure Cubs, ages 0-5, and their favorite grownups are invited to Zoo Atlanta for a morning of exploration, learning and fun. Visit the website here.
Taste of Spring in Conyers
Olde Town Conyers Pavillion, 949 S. Main St. NE, Conyers, GA - FREE
Saturday, May 3
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. Visit the website here.
Fairy God Doctor at Aurora Theatre
Lawrenceville
Saturday, May 3
Felt Nerdy Puppets presents Fairy God Doctor. Disney meets Daleks… What could possibly go wrong? Watch what happens when The Doctor meets his most unlikely companion yet, a Disney Princess. Fairy God Doctor combines nerd culture and pop culture into one perfectly wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey show for all ages. Visit the website here.
Taste of East Cobb
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, GA
Saturday, May 3
The Taste of East Cobb is an outdoor food festival and community event that brings together the best restaurants and businesses of East Cobb. They also offer a Kids Zone with huge inflatables and fun hands-on activities, including sand art, and face painting. Visit the website here.
Puppy Haven's 8th Annual Party for the Paws
Puppy Haven Brookhaven - FREE
Saturday, May 3
Puppy Haven hosts their Eighth Annual Party for the Paws benefiting Angels Among Us on May 3, 2025. The festivities will unfold at Puppy Haven Brookhaven, conveniently on Caldwell Road. The afternoon will be filled with live music, food trucks, a photo booth, over 30 local vendors, and a range of activities for children such as a bounce houses, face paint and guest stars like Bluey & Bingo. Visit the website here.
Sketchbook Saturdays at Center for Puppetry Arts
Midtown
Saturday, May 3
On the first Saturday of every month, young artists ages 12+ practice their observational drawing with items on display in CPA's galleries. Each month the museum focuses on a different object in their collection. Visit the website here.
Johns Creek International Festival
Atlanta Athletic Club, (fields across from Club), 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek, GA - FREE
Saturday, May 3
Families head to the field located across from the Atlanta Athletic Club for a free event featuring local and international music and art, eclectic dancing, delicious culinary options, imaginative crafts, beautiful jewelry, and a kids’ corner. Visit the website here.
National Astronomy Day: Star Party at Tellus Science Museum
Cartersville
Saturday, May 3
Come celebrate National Astronomy Day at Tellus' Star Party filled with hands-on activities, special guests, and a stellar movie screening. View the night sky in the Observatory, make a nebula in a bottle, create your own lightsaber character card, and construct a constellation cube to bring the night sky to life! Visit the website here.
May-Retta Daze
Historic Marietta Square, 50 N Park Square NE, Marietta, GA - FREE
May 3-4
Folks head to the historic Marietta Square for this two-day festival which features art, music, food and a kids' zone. Visit the website here.
Roswell Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
Roswell City Hall - FREE
May 3-4
Everyone is invited to this favorite tradition in Roswell. Visitors enjoy works by local artists, live entertainment, children's activities, and food trucks. Visit the website here.
Concerts by the Springs
Heritage Amphitheatre Lawn, 6110 Blue Stone Road, Sandy Springs, GA - FREE
Sunday, May 4
Families bring blankets, chairs and picnics to the monthly outdoor concerts at Heritage Amphitheatre at City Springs. Visitors can also opt to purchase refreshments from local food trucks. First Sunday of the month. Visit the website here.
Star Wars Day Market
Wild Heaven Beer - West End, 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA - FREE
Sunday, May 4
Who’s ready to get nerdy on National Star Wars Day?! Join Wild Heaven West End for some out of this world fun! Enjoy a wide variety of local artisans; 15+ beers on tap plus seltzers & margaritas; yummy food; live DJ; bubble machine; chalk section for kiddos; pups and all ages welcome! Star Wars costumes encouraged. Visit the website here.