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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Atlanta This Weekend
Friday, May 29 - Sunday, May 31
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
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Fairburn
Final weekend! Through Sunday, May 31
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
Beauty and the Beast at The Fox
Midtown
Through Sunday, May 31
It's Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beat, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. Website
Live in the DTL (Downtown Lawrenceville) Concert Series
Lawrenceville Lawn - FREE
Friday, May 29
Visitors to the Lawrenceville Lawn get to see the newly added amphitheater and enjoy tribute bands each month, from May to September. Website
Lantern Parade in Duluth
Town Green, Duluth - FREE
Friday, May 29
Before the parade begins at 9pm, you can design and make your own lantern at Town Green. Lantern-making begins at 5pm and runs through 8:30 pm. Website
Avalon Nights Live
Alpharetta - FREE
Friday, May 29
Families can gather in the Plaza (green space in front of Regal Cinemas) every Friday from April to October for music and dancing. Website
Glow Nights at Georgia Aquarium
Downtown
Opening weekend! May 29 - August 9
All summer long, Georgia Aquarium lights up the night with Glow Nights, an evening experience inspired by the ocean’s bioluminescence. Website
Chalk the Block in South Fulton
Southwest Arts Center, South Fulton - FREE
Saturday, May 30
Join the South Fulton community for Chalk the Block – a fun-filled day of creativity, competition and prizes! This FREE event will take place at Southwest Arts Center in South Fulton. Attendees can enjoy a DJ spinning tracks and food trucks, with entertainment options including a bounce house, face painting and a live art battle. Website
CAPCON 2026
Tom E. Morris Sports Complex & Skate Park, Hapeville FREE
Saturday, May 30
CAPCON is returning to Hapeville on Saturday, May 30 From 12–4 p.m. at Tom E. Morris Sports Complex & Skate Park. Skaters of all ages and skill levels from the metro Atlanta area will meet for the ultimate skate showdown full of fun-filled action and community. Website
Interactive Movies on the Green at Crabapple Market
Milton - FREE
Saturday, May 30
Everyone is invited to The Crabapple Market Green for a free viewing of a family-friendly movie. Visitors who arrive early will receive a free interactive kit that enlivens the movie experience and encourages fun participation. Website
Atlanta Kids Fringe Festival
East Atlanta Kids Club, East Atlanta - FREE
May 30 & 31
Part of the Atlanta Fringe Festival, families can enjoy two weekends of free fun at Atlanta Kids Fringe, featuring live performances, crafts, games, and interactive activities designed for all ages. Hosted at East Atlanta Kids Club, this family-friendly event includes puppet shows, storytelling, music, arts and crafts, and Baby Rave dance parties in a safe and welcoming space. Website
Toddler Takeover at Woodruff Arts Center
Midtown
May 30 & 31
This one-of-a-kind experience developed for children from birth through 5 years old will feature performances of the Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young, art-making at the High Museum of Art, activities with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians, and much more. Website
Atlanta Streets Alive
Atlanta - FREE
Sunday, May 31
Atlanta Streets Alive opens streets temporarily for locals to bike, walk, skate, dance, and play. It's free to the public; the event turns the street into a park space that connects our city. Website
The Great Ant Sleepover at Alliance Theatre
Midtown
Select days through July 5
Dig into the underground world of ants in The Great Ant Sleepover, a brand-new musical based on the enchanting picture book. Join Anton on his very first night in the big kids' room, where he discovers that even brave little ants can feel a bit anxious when faced with new adventures. Website