Atlanta Events and Activities for Kids in June 2025

LuminoCity Dino Safari at Mall of Georgia
Buford
Through June 15, 2025
Visit this immersive experience, blending light art with life-sized, roaring dinosaurs and interactive exhibits. Open daily (rain or shine). Visit the website here.

Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival
Helen - FREE
June 5-7, 2025
The South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long distance hot air balloon race begins (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of around 25 bright and colorful hot air balloons in Helen. Visit the website here.

A Turtles Shell-ebration at Fernbank
Druid Hills
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Kick off the grand opening of Fernbank's Turtles exhibit with a turtle-ly awesome day full of fun activities and crafts! Dive into the world of these incredible reptiles with hands-on stations and interactive learning experiences. Visit the website here.

MAUM Market at PCM
Old Fourth Ward - FREE!
Saturday, June 7, 2025
MAUM Market, the pop-up market celebrating Asian-owned brands, is making its Atlanta debut with a one-day-only event at Ponce City Market on Saturday, June 7 from 11am-4pm. Visiting guests can expect to shop thoughtfully curated goods from handcrafted ceramics and minimalist jewelry to Vietnamese sauces, Korean-inspired home decor, and more – all created by independent small businesses. Visit the website here.

Chattahoochee Nature Center Butterfly Festival
Roswell
June 7 & 8, 2025
Kids can enjoy all things butterflies at the Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival, which runs for two days. Serving as a fundraiser for the Chattahoochee Nature Center, the festival includes live butterflies at the butterfly encounter, pollinator experts, games, food and entertainment. Visit the website here.

Virginia-Highland Summerfest
Virginia-Highland - FREE!
June 7 & 8, 2025
An Atlanta favorite, Va-Hi Summerfest kicks off with a 5K on Saturday. Visitors to the popular event will hear live music, shop for art, and eat yummy food. Kidsfest is both days and is located near the sand volleyball courts. Children enjoy games, crafts, and activities. Visit the website here.

Day Out With Thomas in Cordele, GA
Cordele
Weekends, June 7-22, 2025
Thomas the Train fans visit Cordele, GA to see the beloved tank engine and his pals. The event stops in at Georgia Veterans Park for three weekends in a row in June. Tickets include a train ride on Thomas. Check out our reel about a Day out with Thomas! Visit the website here.

Stone Mountain Park's Summer at the Rock
Stone Mountain
June 7 - July 27, 2025
Visitors to Stone Mountain Park are treated to live entertainment daily this summer, on top of the regular attractions. Parents and kids can cool off with the Water Works show, the park's sprayground, and foam zone. Visit the website here.

Neighborhood Block Party at Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Zoo Atlanta is rolling out the welcome mat and offering a special reduced admission rate the community to come and enjoy an afternoon surrounded by amazing animals. Visit the website here.

Roswell Summer Puppets and More
Roswell
Select days, June 12 - July 19, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Decatur Beach Party
Decatur - FREE!
Friday, June 13, 2025
Decatur Beach Party is back! The city is bringing the beach to downtown Decatur — there will be sand, sunshine and all the summer vibes. Bring your shovels, your friends and family and come kick off in the Decatur Square! Visit the website here.

The Atlanta Hot Air Balloon Festival at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Hampton
June 13 & 14, 2025
Everyone is invited to The Atlanta Balloon Festival at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton for two days of fun, including a kids zone with rock walls, a bounce house, trains, and more. Visitors can opt to take a tethered hot air balloon rides for $35 per person and see hot air balloon glow/laser show. Visit the website here.

Dads' Free Mini Golf Father's Day Weekend at The Fringe
Roswell
June 13-15, 2025
Price: Dads play free with paid child/2nd adult
Dads play free mini golf on Father's Day weekend at The Fringe Miniature Golf Course. Visit the website here.

Juneteenth Family Festival at Oakland Cemetery
Atlanta - FREE!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Attend the FREE annual Juneteenth Family Festival to honor Atlanta's African American pioneers and celebrate those still shaping the city. The event includes family programming, featuring educational activities to explore African American history at Oakland, programming from Oakland’s Education team, and Kuumba Storytellers. Visit the website here.

Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival
Piedmont Park, Downtown - FREE!
June 14 & 15, 2025
All weekend long Atlantans have the opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Families can view the parade, which starts at noon on Saturday, from The King Center on Auburn Ave NE to Piedmont Park. Visit the website here.

RockFest at Tellus Science Museum
Cartersville
June 14 & 15, 2025
Gem and mineral dealers from across the country gather to display and sell their wares at Tellus Science Museum. Kids can see fossils, smash geodes, and buy rocks for their own collections. Visit the website here.

Father's Day at the College Football Hall of Fame Presented by The Home Depot
Downtown - FREE!
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Dads, get in the Game and celebrate Father's Day at the College Football Hall of Fame. On Sunday, June 15 (10am-5pm), the Hall recognizes dadt by offering free admission, a $25 gift card from The Home Depot for the first 100 dads, and all of the fun and exciting college football you can handle. Visit the website here.

Slide City Waterpark at Atlantic Station
Midtown
Select dates, June 19-29, 2025
Slide City Waterpark is a traveling waterpark coming to Atlantic Station for two weekends in June. Visit the website here.

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo
NW Atlanta
June 20-22, 2025
Gaming enthusiasts flock to Renaissance Waverly Hotel for the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo (SFGE). The three-day fan convention boasts over 300 full-sized arcade games, pinball machines, and console systems, along with tabletop gaming, vendors, special guest speakers and tournaments. They even have wrestling! Visit the website here.

Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration in Acworth
Acworth - FREE!
Saturday, June 21, 2025
The City of Acworth hosts a special concert in celebration of Juneteenth. Visit the website here.

Summer Party at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Midtown
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Everyone is invited to celebrate the summer solstice at ABG's Summer Party, an evening of glowing lanterns, live music and midsummer magic in the Garden. Visit the website here.

Atlanta International Night Market in Chamblee
Chamblee - FREE!
June 27 & 28, 2025
Families celebrate cultural diversity at the Atlanta International Night Market. This event will showcase different cultures, featuring art, music and food from around the world. Visitors may want to bring their own chairs and blankets. Visit the website here.

Kidz Bop at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Alpharetta
Saturday, June 28, 2025
The KIDZ BOP Kids are back in 2025 with their all new KIDZ BOP Live Certified BOP Tour. Sing and dance along to today biggest BOPs live on the big stage including “espresso”, “HOT TO GO”, & “Dance Monkey." Visit the website here.

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