Kids and Family

LAST CALL for Jurassic Quest discounts at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds this weekend

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Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru is happening this month at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds -- and we have some discounts for you! The family-friendly drive-thru event opens on Friday, August 13th and runs through Sunday, August 22nd. The adventure is … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for Jurassic Quest discounts at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds this weekend

Dino Stroll takes you back to the Mesozoic Era, at the Cobb Galleria this weekend only

Come to the Cobb Galleria this weekend for Dino Stroll -- the only walk-thru tour that lets get up close to realistic, life-size dinosaurs. During Dino Stroll, the Cobb Galleria Centre will be transformed into the Mesozoic Era with creatures … [Read more...] about Dino Stroll takes you back to the Mesozoic Era, at the Cobb Galleria this weekend only

Ibotta gives away totally FREE back-to-school supplies — here’s how to claim the offer

School is starting soon, and that means finding the best deal on school supplies. How about free? Thanks to Ibotta, families can get some much needed school supplies completely FREE. Ibotta is providing millions of children in America with … [Read more...] about Ibotta gives away totally FREE back-to-school supplies — here’s how to claim the offer

LAST CALL: Get up to $15 OFF on circus tickets this Sunday

Circus Vazquez is in town from July 9th through the 25th. The tents are up in the Plaza Fiesta parking lot in Brookhaven, and the circus features performers from around the world. Thanks to a deal from Certifikids, you can save big on circus … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Get up to $15 OFF on circus tickets this Sunday

FREE Back-to-School Bash at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody this weekend

Come to the Brook Run Park playground this Saturday for a Back-to-School Bash. The event takes place on Saturday, July 24th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brook Run Park is located at: 4770 North Peachtree Road Dunwoody, Georgia 30338 Enjoy … [Read more...] about FREE Back-to-School Bash at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody this weekend

FREE: Back-to-School Bash at Goldfish Swim School in Roswell this Saturday

The Goldfish Swim School location at Roswell Village is hosting a FREE back-to-school bash this weekend. The event will take place outdoors in the parking lot. It is open to the community and you do not need to be a Goldfish member to … [Read more...] about FREE: Back-to-School Bash at Goldfish Swim School in Roswell this Saturday

FREE: “Pops with a Cop” community event at the Inman Park MARTA Station this Saturday

The MARTA Police and King of Pops are hosting a FREE community event this Saturday, June 26, 2021. It takes place at the Inman Park MARTA Station from noon to 3 p.m. You can expect music, raffles, and free frozen treats from King of Pops at … [Read more...] about FREE: “Pops with a Cop” community event at the Inman Park MARTA Station this Saturday

Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie at Avenue East Cobb: “Scoob” this Thursday

The Avenue East Cobb is hosting an outdoor summer movie series in 2021. It is currently scheduled for the last Thursday of each month, from April through August. We'll post film titles as soon as the info becomes available. UPDATE: No ticket or … [Read more...] about Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie at Avenue East Cobb: “Scoob” this Thursday

FREE “Gone Fishing” catch-and-release event for kids at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s this weekend

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are hosting FREE fishing activities for kids on June 12th and 13th, and again the following weekend on June 19th and 20th. The events take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Gone Fishing will feature … [Read more...] about FREE “Gone Fishing” catch-and-release event for kids at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s this weekend

Earth Day activities continue thru the weekend & include medication take-back / recycling events

This year, 2021, is the 51st annual celebration of Earth Day, which falls on April 22nd each year. Now that in-person events are returning to Atlanta communities, you may feel like observing Earth Day in some way -- particularly if it gets you … [Read more...] about Earth Day activities continue thru the weekend & include medication take-back / recycling events

Dunwoody’s Spring Fling is a limited capacity event – tickets are still available

Spring Fling: Fun at the Farm is a new event for 2021. It will take the place of Dunwoody's Lemonade Days spring festival, which is postponed until August this year. The Spring Fling takes place at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm, rain or shine, on … [Read more...] about Dunwoody’s Spring Fling is a limited capacity event – tickets are still available

FREE pics with Easter Bunny + egg hunt at Avenue East Cobb

Come out for a FREE spring festival and Easter celebration on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021. The family-friendly event happens from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Avenue East Cobb. The highlight of the festival is an imaginative contact-less Easter … [Read more...] about FREE pics with Easter Bunny + egg hunt at Avenue East Cobb

FREE: Palm Funday Easter Egg Hunt in Alpharetta on Saturday (preregister online)

Updated on 3/28/2021 -- due to stormy weather, this event has been rescheduled from Sunday, March 28th to Saturday, April 3rd. You can see the reschedule announcement on Facebook. When: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Stonecreek … [Read more...] about FREE: Palm Funday Easter Egg Hunt in Alpharetta on Saturday (preregister online)

FREE Easter egg hunt at Gwinnett Hall Baptist Church in Lawrenceville

When: Saturday, March 27, 2021 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Gwinnett Hall Baptist Church 1868 Azalea Dr Lawrenceville, GA 30043 What: Annual Easter Egg Hunt, open to the community. Over 4000 eggs for grabs. Bring your own … [Read more...] about FREE Easter egg hunt at Gwinnett Hall Baptist Church in Lawrenceville

Cobb County hosts drive-thru Easter Bunny Egg-venture at four locations on Saturday

Load up the kids and head out in the car to visit the Easter Bunny! On Saturday, March 27th, Cobb County will host a fun Easter drive-thru event at four locations. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Easter Bunny plus the Candy Fairy will be … [Read more...] about Cobb County hosts drive-thru Easter Bunny Egg-venture at four locations on Saturday

LAST CALL: Kids eat totally FREE at Boston Market thru March 31st

If you're a parent, you know how much money you can save through kids-eat-free offers. However, there’s always the fine print — and usually it's the requirement that you must purchase an adult entrée to get the free kids … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Kids eat totally FREE at Boston Market thru March 31st

FREE: Brunch & Brews with the Easter Bunny at Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon

Head to the Halcyon mixed use development on Saturday, April 3rd for some Easter weekend fun. The event is FREE to attend and lasts from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. The first 50 kids to arrive between 10 a.m. and noon will get to participate in free … [Read more...] about FREE: Brunch & Brews with the Easter Bunny at Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon

MODA: Museum of Design Atlanta

On the second Sunday of most months, you can get FREE admission to MODA, the Museum of Design Atlanta. The event was previously known as Family Free Day, but has been rechristened as Design Club Day. While admission and special programming are free, … [Read more...] about MODA: Museum of Design Atlanta

4 FREE and family-friendly things to do for St. Patrick’s Day

No matter what your heritage, everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day! The March holiday is known for parades, shamrocks, leprechauns, and the wearin' o' the green. It's also known for green beer, Irish whiskey, and drunken … [Read more...] about 4 FREE and family-friendly things to do for St. Patrick’s Day

Center for Puppetry Arts: participate in puppet shows and workshops via Zoom

You can enjoy online experiences with the Center for Puppetry Arts, even while it is closed for live puppet theater. Here's an overview of what the Center is offering, to keep kids and families entertained. Upcoming programs include: Music, … [Read more...] about Center for Puppetry Arts: participate in puppet shows and workshops via Zoom

Drive-in Chanukah celebration at the Ponce City Market lot this Sunday

Chabad Intown hosts an event for the fourth night of Chanukah, on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Bring your own picnic meal and experience a unique Chanukah celebration from the safety of your car. The event is FREE to attend. It takes place in … [Read more...] about Drive-in Chanukah celebration at the Ponce City Market lot this Sunday

Drive-In Christmas Laser Show at Sam Smith Park in Cartersville this week

Move over Stone Mountain, you have competition! The Christmas Laser Light Show comes to the Sam Smith Park in Cartersville this week. This drive-in laser show will run nightly from Thursday, December 3rd though Sunday, December 6th, … [Read more...] about Drive-In Christmas Laser Show at Sam Smith Park in Cartersville this week

UPDATE on the 2020 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta

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

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)

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