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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
IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta - Final weekend!
Through Sunday, January 19
IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival is back at Zoo Atlanta! The lanterns create a wonderland for zoo visitors to enjoy. Visit the website here.
The Adventures of the Gingerbread Man Puppet Show
Center for Puppetry Arts
Midtown
Through Sunday, January 19
Run! Run! Run as fast as you can!” Join the Gingerbread Man in this hilarious retelling of folktale favorites. This fast-paced romp includes a fun-filled retelling of classic fables including Hansel and Gretel, Androcles and the Lion, and The Frog Prince. Visit the website here.
Avalon on Ice
Alpharetta - Final weekend!
Through Monday, January 20
The greenspace at Avalon is transformed into an ice skating rink from November to January. Skaters are encouraged to book reservations online in advance to ensure spots. Admission includes skate rental. Visit the website here.
Skate the Station at Atlantic Station
Atlanta - Final weekend!
Through Monday, January 20
Atlantic Station welcomes families to skate under the stars at Skate the Station. Open everyday, even on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Visit the website here.
Margaritaville Lakeside Lights Spectacular
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
Buford - Final weekend!
Through Monday, January 20
Families walk through this spectacular light show with festive seasonal music all by Lake Lanier. Visit the website here.
King Holiday Observance at The King Center
Old Fourth Ward - FREE!
Through Monday, January 20
The weeklong event includes a global community youth summit, a youth book-reading, and beloved community awards. On MLK Day, Monday January 20, the King Center hosts a community service project. Visit the website here.
Skate City Springs
Midtown - Final weekend!
Through Monday, January 20
The heart of Sandy Springs turns into a winter wonderland once again as Skate City Springs returns to City Green. They even offer free "Skater Helpers," the walker-style props for kids learning to ice skate. Visit the website here.
Miss Nelson is Missing, The Musical at Aurora Theatre
Lawrenceville
Saturday, January 18
Miss Nelson’s class is the worst behaved in the whole school. But the students are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson goes missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, a no-nonsense substitute who assigns piles of homework! Visit the website here.
MLK Day at the Atlanta History Center
Buckhead - FREE!
Saturday, January 18
The Atlanta History Center is offering a free event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, the Saturday before MLK Day. Families will appreciate the kids' activities. Visitors will have access to the museum as well. Visit the website here.
Music for the Very Young: The Lion and the Mouse
High Museum of Art
Midtown
January 18 & 19
Classical music meets storytelling, as a small ensemble from the Atlanta Symphony and actors bring the classic tale of The Lion and the Mouse to life during a 45-minute interactive performance designed for children ages 3-8. Visit the website here.
Acworth MLK Celebration and Day of Service
Roberts School
Acworth - FREE!
Monday, January 20
On MLK Day everyone is invited to a day full of events in Acworth including a welcome breakfast, unity walk, program honoring Dr. King and a service project. Visit the website here.
Free Entrance Day in the National Parks: Atlanta
Kennesaw & Roswell - FREE!
Monday, January 20
Atlanta area residents can experience nearby national parks for FREE on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including those that normally charge entrance fees: Visit the website here.
MLK Day Kids Club at Halcyon
Alpharetta - FREE!
Monday, January 20
On MLK Day everyone is invited to a very special Kids Club to participte in activities set up on the green and give back to the community. Tutu School and Piggy Jo’s will be out on the Village Green with crafts for the kids to do. Visit the website here.
MLK Day Parade and Program Celebration in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville - FREE!
Monday, January 20
The United Ebony Society invites everyone to attend their annual MLK Day parade, followed by an indoor celebration at Central Gwinnett High School. 2025's theme is "Don't Give up the Dream." The parade begins at The Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center and ends at CG High School. Visit the website here.
MLK National Day of Service
Multiple Locations - FREE!
Monday, January 20
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year, Americans are encouraged to step up to make communities more equitable, and to take action to create the beloved community of Dr. King’s dream. Examples include cleaning up a public space, mentoring a young person, or helping those who are food insecure. Visit the website here.
MLK: Young Family Day of Service
Multiple Locations - FREE!
Monday, January 20
Celebrate MLK Day with meaning, movement, and music. Preschool-age children and their families are invited for a morning of social action, song, movement and a chance to make a difference in the community. Visit the website here.
Enchanted Woodland Trail: Gnome Homes and Fairy Houses
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Roswell
Through Friday, February 28
As the air chills and the trees lose their leaves, fairies and gnomes make their journey south and begin preparations to build their whimsical winter homes along Kingfisher Pond Trail. Bundle up and head out to the trail at Chattahoochee Nature Center. Visit the website here.
PAW Patrol Experience at CAMP
Dunwoody
Through Sunday, May 4
Parents and kids will run, jump, laugh, and play in a series of guided obstacle courses, games, and activities — they might even become honorary members of the PAW Patrol in this PAW Patrol Experience at CAMP Atlanta. Visit the website here.