UPDATED for 202o! The parade will not take place this year. But, to celebrate the spirit of the event, you can watch a holiday TV special that looks back on special moment's from the parades's 40-year history. The special will air on WSB-TV, … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2020 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta
Kids and Family
Trick-or-treating at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary, in Lilburn
Spend an October day outdoors, enjoying a walk in nature and seeing some wildlife. Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary invites you to visit for special Halloween activities. These events are both FREE with a paid admission. First up -- a Halloween … [Read more...] about Trick-or-treating at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary, in Lilburn
Walmart hosts no-contact trick-or-treating in Atlanta, Roswell, Morrow, Stockbrige, and Cumming
Walmart is offering safer Halloween experiences this fall. Some are virtual and others are low-contact events held at select Walmart Supercenter stores, in the parking lot. All are FREE to participate in. The first is Halloween Camp. This is … [Read more...] about Walmart hosts no-contact trick-or-treating in Atlanta, Roswell, Morrow, Stockbrige, and Cumming
King of Pops hosts a fall festival on the farm this weekend
King of Pops is hosting an old-fashioned day outdoors at King of Pops' farm, known as King of Crops. Admission is $10 per person. The price includes a frozen pop, self-guided farm tour, bonfire, and games. You'll be able to … [Read more...] about King of Pops hosts a fall festival on the farm this weekend
Discounts for Monster Mini Golf in Marietta
Monster Mini Golf is an indoor mini golf course, featuring 18-holes that are black-lit and decorated with eerie luminous murals, large monsters, animated props, and music. Just in time for Halloween, there is a Groupon deal that allows you to save … [Read more...] about Discounts for Monster Mini Golf in Marietta
Halloween Hikes for 3 nights only at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Tickets are on sale now for Chattahoochee Nature Center's annual Halloween Hikes! These are non-scary, family-friendly events. These unique woodland walks take place for three nights only: Friday, October 23rd Saturday, October 24th … [Read more...] about Halloween Hikes for 3 nights only at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Decatur Haints & Saints Halloween Parade
UPDATE for 2020 The city of Decatur events page lists the parade as "Pending" for 2020. It was scheduled for Sunday, October 25th. We don't expect the parade to happen. For this year's Halloween happenings, click here. For CDC … [Read more...] about Decatur Haints & Saints Halloween Parade
Trick-or-treating at Atlantic Station on Halloween
Update for 2020: This event doesn't seem to be on the Atlantic Station events calendar this year. For socially-distant Halloween happenings in 2020, click here. Info below the line is from a previous year. Atlantic Station is hosting … [Read more...] about Trick-or-treating at Atlantic Station on Halloween
Trick-or-Treat at Ponce City Market on Halloween
UPDATE for 2020: This event is not on the PCM calendar this year. For socially distant Halloween happenings in 2020, click here. Info below the line is from a previous year. Trick-or-treat your way through Ponce City Market at … [Read more...] about Trick-or-Treat at Ponce City Market on Halloween
Trick-or-Treatment Tour at the Hemphill Water Treatment Plant in midtown on Halloween
UPDATE for 2020: This event is not on the calendar this year. For socially distant Halloween happenings in 2020, click here. Info below the line is from a previous year. You're invited to the 4th annual Trick-or-Treatment Tour … [Read more...] about Trick-or-Treatment Tour at the Hemphill Water Treatment Plant in midtown on Halloween
Trick-or-treating at Northlake Mall on Halloween
We have to assume this event will not take place in 2020. For this year's scheduled Halloween happenings, click here. For CDC guidance on safe Halloween activities, click here. Info below the line is from a prior year and is not … [Read more...] about Trick-or-treating at Northlake Mall on Halloween
“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda offers “EduHam at Home” virtual program for FREE
EduHam is a program from Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda that helps kids create their own pieces, using history as inspiration. Almost 2,000 schools have participated in EduHam, and right now, a family version, EduHam at Home, is available to … [Read more...] about “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda offers “EduHam at Home” virtual program for FREE
FREE: Drive-in movie night in Lawrenceville — limited tickets so register now!
Head to downtown Lawrenceville's Depot District for family movie night on Friday, September 18th. The event is FREE, but has limited capacity so pre-register right away. The movie will be Jumanji: The Next Level (family version). This may … [Read more...] about FREE: Drive-in movie night in Lawrenceville — limited tickets so register now!
FREE Adopt-a-Cow program for classrooms and home-schoolers
DiscoverDairy is offering classrooms of all kinds an opportunity to adopt a cow. Registration is open through October 15th. The Adopt-a-Cow program is completely free for traditional classrooms, virtual classrooms, … [Read more...] about FREE Adopt-a-Cow program for classrooms and home-schoolers
POSTPONED: Pop-up drive-in movies in southwest Atlanta on Saturdays
UPDATED on 7/8/2020 -- According to the Facebook event page, the drive-in movies have been postponed, due to City of Atlanta guidelines on group gatherings. You can see the announcement here. The Mary Parker Foundation is hosting a pop-up … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Pop-up drive-in movies in southwest Atlanta on Saturdays
The Battery: Low-sensory Santa experience this Sunday, for special-needs families
Santa Claus will be on site at The Battery this holiday season with visits Thursdays through Sundays -- beginning on November 22nd and running through Christmas Eve. All Santa visits are FREE and include both a digital and printed photo. The … [Read more...] about The Battery: Low-sensory Santa experience this Sunday, for special-needs families
LAST CALL: Oakland Cemetery’s popular Summer Scramble Scavenger Hunt is ending soon
Looking for outdoor activities in July? Oakland Cemetery's Summer Scramble Scavenger Hunt is perfect for families or groups of friends. It could also be a fun, creative cheap date. And due to its popularity in June, it has been extended for one more … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Oakland Cemetery’s popular Summer Scramble Scavenger Hunt is ending soon
FREE pop-up drive-in movie screenings of “Aladdin” this weekend (pre-register now)
Cobb County Parks Department is hosting safe and family-friendly entertainment this month with FREE pop-up drive-in movies! Aladdin is showing on Friday and Saturday nights at three different locations within Cobb County. You can bring your own … [Read more...] about FREE pop-up drive-in movie screenings of “Aladdin” this weekend (pre-register now)
X-mas in July with a drive-in showing of “The Grinch” at the Avenue East Cobb (buy tickets now)
Chill out at this Xmas in July event, hosted by the Avenue at East Cobb. The evening will feature a drive-in movie showing of The Grinch. You can also enjoy a photo opportunity with Santa in a red convertible, and a DJ-lead trivia game. The … [Read more...] about X-mas in July with a drive-in showing of “The Grinch” at the Avenue East Cobb (buy tickets now)
LAST CALL: download J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book, “The Ickabog,” online for FREE
Author J.K. Rowling is famous around the world for her Harry Potter series of books. Now, she's offering a new book for FREE. The Ickabog, Rowling's latest work, will be published in November of 2020. But starting NOW, she'll offer an online … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: download J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book, “The Ickabog,” online for FREE
LAST CALL to stream Atlanta Ballet’s “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend
UPDATED on 7/3/2020: This performance is available to stream on line through Sunday, July 5th. Watch here On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th you can watch Atlanta Ballet perform Beauty and the Beast. The stream begins at 2 p.m. on … [Read more...] about LAST CALL to stream Atlanta Ballet’s “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend
President and Michelle Obama host a virtual ceremony for high school & college grads on June 6th
The Class of 2020 can take heart! Graduation ceremonies will happen virtually and in a big way. Currently, two large-scale virtual commencements are planned nationwide. The first takes place in May and the second in June. The details for each … [Read more...] about President and Michelle Obama host a virtual ceremony for high school & college grads on June 6th
Updated: 24 fun, educational, and free websites, where kids can learn coding, magic, music and much more
Whether you're home-schooling or just trying to keep the kids busy while you're working from home, this is a great list of resources. The websites are all FREE to use. They are in no particular order, but cover all age groups and all kinds of … [Read more...] about Updated: 24 fun, educational, and free websites, where kids can learn coding, magic, music and much more
Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
Dolly Parton announced on her Facebook page that she will begin reading stories for children, every Thursday night at 7 p.m. The story time event begins on Thursday, April 2nd and is scheduled for the next 10 weeks, through June 4th. The events … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
Acworth Art Fest
For info on the current year's Art Fest, click here. Updated on 5/15/2020 The Art Fest has been postponed. It will take place on July 18 and 19, 2020. The Acworth Art Fest is a vibrant, two-day celebration in Cobb County. This year's event … [Read more...] about Acworth Art Fest
NEW virtual events for kids: Michelle Obama hosts story hour, Levar Burton reads to kids and teens
UPDATED: NEW content was added to the top of the list on 4/18/2020. As always, scroll to the very bottom for a day-by-day list of these events. It's likely your kids are home from school for the next several weeks, due to widespread school … [Read more...] about NEW virtual events for kids: Michelle Obama hosts story hour, Levar Burton reads to kids and teens
Stream for free: “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” this Friday at 7pm
Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway will be available to stream for FREE on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. You can watch it on Playbill or on BroadwayCares.org. The concert originally took place last November. Ryan McCartan will … [Read more...] about Stream for free: “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” this Friday at 7pm
Disney launches new FREE website for locked-down families
Disney has launched a new website for families stuck at home. It is called Disney Magic Moments and it has a wide variety of new features. It is free to use. Disney Magic Moments will serve as a home for content and resources while the theme parks … [Read more...] about Disney launches new FREE website for locked-down families
Audible is offering FREE audio books for kids from pre-schoolers to teens
For as long as schools are closed, Audible is letting kids everywhere listen to stories for free. The audio books are available to stream (but not to download). You can access the stories via your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. There … [Read more...] about Audible is offering FREE audio books for kids from pre-schoolers to teens
Resources for Passover 2020: streaming Seder, downloadable Hagaddah, e-cards, and more
Passover 2020 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 8th. With a little planning, you can make it meaningful and memorable during these days of social distancing. Passover commemorates the end of enslavement in Egypt for the Jewish people. It was a … [Read more...] about Resources for Passover 2020: streaming Seder, downloadable Hagaddah, e-cards, and more
Saturday Night Seder stars Josh Groban, Fran Drescher, Jason Alexander, and more
We know you're sheltering in place this Passover. On the fourth night, which isSaturday, April 11th, 2020, you can enjoy a free streaming Passover Seder. Saturday Night Seder will start at 8 p.m. Eastern. A huge number of stars will be … [Read more...] about Saturday Night Seder stars Josh Groban, Fran Drescher, Jason Alexander, and more
Get a FREE kids combo with purchase at Firehouse Subs (carryout only)
However, Firehouse Subs is lending a helping hand to families on a budget, thanks to this money-saving offer. NOTE: You MUST have the coupon to redeem it. From March 23 to April 30, get a FREE Kids’ Combo with the purchase a medium or large … [Read more...] about Get a FREE kids combo with purchase at Firehouse Subs (carryout only)
Children’s Museum of Atlanta launches online learning program while school is out
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To help you keep your little ones engaged while school is out, the museum has launched a FREE online program called #CMAatHome. Each weekday at 11 a.m., the museum will provide an interactive activity, vocabulary list, song list, or book … [Read more...] about Children’s Museum of Atlanta launches online learning program while school is out
Burger King offers two FREE kids’ meals with any purchase
Among concerns that school closings may mean some children don't get a hot lunch, Burger King is offering an option. From March 23 to April 6, the fast-food chain is offering customers two FREE kids’ meals with any purchase made via its mobile … [Read more...] about Burger King offers two FREE kids’ meals with any purchase
Charter-Spectrum offers free internet service to households with students
Colleges, K-12 schools, and libraries are closing down for a period of time. Students trying to keep up through virtual learning will need internet service. Now, Charter-Spectrum is stepping up to offer FREE broadband and wi-fi to students in … [Read more...] about Charter-Spectrum offers free internet service to households with students
VIRTUAL EVENT: free, live-streamed ukelele lessons on weekdays
How many times have you wished you had the time to learn a musical instrument? Here's a golden opportunity! Brad Bordessa, of Live Ukulele, is going online with FREE. live ukulele lessons from Monday, March 16th, through Friday, March 20th, … [Read more...] about VIRTUAL EVENT: free, live-streamed ukelele lessons on weekdays
POSTPONED: Atlanta Parent’s FREE summer camp expo on March 21
This event has been postponed. It will NOT take place on March 21st, but will be rescheduled at a later date. What will your kids do during summer school break in 2020? Yep, it's that time of year again. Thanks to Atlanta Parent, you can plan … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Atlanta Parent’s FREE summer camp expo on March 21
FREE: Family Fun Festival at the Woodruff Arts Center on March 8th (pre-register now)
Head to midtown Atlanta for a FREE day of family fun on Sunday, March 8th, 2020. The Family Fun Day takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. The activities are hosted by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Alliance Theatre, and High Museum of Art. They will … [Read more...] about FREE: Family Fun Festival at the Woodruff Arts Center on March 8th (pre-register now)
Get 25% off tickets to “Stellaluna” at the Center for Puppetry Arts this Sunday
A popular children's book comes to life on stage at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Stellaluna is a tale of a lost baby bat that falls into a family of birds and, as a result, learns to celebrate the differences in individuals. This … [Read more...] about Get 25% off tickets to “Stellaluna” at the Center for Puppetry Arts this Sunday
FREE: East Atlanta Village Rooster Drop and New Year’s Eve Fireworks (8pm for the kids plus midnight!)
With no Peach Drop this year, East Atlanta is the place to be on New Year's Eve. That's right, there is NO Peach Drop in 2019, so it really will be out with the old and in with the new -- the Rooster Drop in East Atlanta Village! Head to ZIP … [Read more...] about FREE: East Atlanta Village Rooster Drop and New Year’s Eve Fireworks (8pm for the kids plus midnight!)
