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Family activities in Atlanta, including theme parks, zoos, museums, festivals, and more.
Top Places for Children's Parties in Atlanta
The top places to throw children's parties in Atlanta, including the Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, Center for Puppetry Arts, and more.
Top Family Attractions and Destinations in Atlanta
The best family-friendly tourist attractions in Atlanta and North Georgia area.
Zoo Atlanta Exhibits and Events
Zoo Atlanta offers many diverse events for the whole family, including holiday events, and educational programs.
Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta
The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta offers fun and stimulating hands-on activities for children, and a fascinating experience for adults as well.
Amusement Parks in Atlanta, Georgia
Amusement parks in Atlanta, and the surrounding metro Atlanta suburbs.
Underground Atlanta Heats Up this Summer
From Mickey Mouse to cultural festivals, Underground Atlanta offers special events for the whole family throughout the summer.
Doing Downtown Atlanta with the Family
Guest author Tony Conboy III provides excellent, first-hand tips on the best way to enjoy Downtown Atlanta with the family.
Atlanta Thrasher's Kid's Club
Designed primarily for kids ages 6-14, club benefits include a Kid's Club T-Shirt, an invitation to a Thrashers practice, with a special autograph session, a free ice cream sundae at Applebee's, and much more. Stop by any Atlanta area Applebee's for an application or simply download the application online.
Junior Hawks Club
This club for young Atlanta Hawks fans is free to all kids 12 years of age and under. All members get a membership package, official membership card, plus updates from the team.
Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta
Located conveniently in Downtown Atlanta, this is a hands-on, interactive children's museum that parents will find fascinating as well.
Atlanta Parent Magazine
Publication provides helpful information for parents, including a monthly calendar of family oriented events in the Atlanta area.
Southern Festivals
Provides a list of festivals throughout Georgia, most of which are family friendly. One can also access festival listings for other states in the Southeast region.
World of Coca Cola
Your kids won't find this museum boring, and neither will you. Find out the history behind the world's favorite beverage, while the kids get a taste of what children in other parts of the world get when they pop open a Coke, at the international tasting station.
Six Flags Over Georgia
Some of the best roller coasters in the world, and Looney Toons characters equals a great time for kids and their parents.
Whitewater Park
This is where to take the kids in the summer- to cool off and have fun.
Stone Mountain Park
Located just 16 miles east of Atlanta, Stone Mountain boasts the largest relief carving on granite in the world. There is a lot more to do than just look at a rock though-the kids will love the amusement park, and there's plenty of sightseeing and souvenir shopping to do.
Center for Puppetry Arts
Offer some of the most creative children's entertainment in the city-this is not just some boring sock puppet routine. This is extreme puppets!
Tree Climbers International
Thought climbing trees was just for kids? Think again. This organization has turned this age old activity into a recreational event that the whole family can participate in. It's fitting that such an organization is based in Atlanta, a city blessed with so many varieties of trees.
Zoo Atlanta
Come see the pandas and the memorial to gorilla Willie B. at Zoo Atlanta. The zoo offers many educational programs for all ages.
Atlanta BabyZone
Here is a great resource for parents new to the Atlanta area. Find out about family activities going on locally, and network with other parents as well.
Family Fun Night at The Gallery at South DeKalb
On every third Thursday from 6:00pm – 7:00pm., join the community at The Gallery at South DeKalb for a family fun night of songs, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, karaoke, face painting, dancing, and more.
Nirvana Cafe & Grille
Kid-friendly restaurant located in Roswell, with both drive-thru and dine-in service.
Holy Cow! Family Farmyard
A whimsical farm located on six acres in Alpharetta, with over 19 different types of animals. The farm features a daily Little Farmer’s Morning program, hosts field trips and is a unique venue for birthday parties.
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