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Free Things to Do with Kids in Atlanta in January
Free Things to Do with Kids in Atlanta January 2025
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Fan Fest
Downtown
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl is back, and with it comes tons of family-friendly events beyond the football game. Visit the website here.
Rudolph's Rink at Brookhaven Park
Brookhaven
January 3-5, 2025
Rudolph’s Rink is open Fridays - Sundays from December 7 - January 5 at Brookhaven Park. Ice skating is FREE but guests must reserve time slots online in advance. Visit the website here.
Free First Saturday at Dunwoody Nature Center
Dunwoody
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Join Dunwoody Nature Center staff on a family walk around the property. Every month is a different theme. Visit the website here.
Kids Workshops at Home Depot
Various locations
Saturdays in January
On the first Saturday of each month, Atlanta-area Home Depot locations offer free in-person kids' workshops. Visit the website here.
Sunday FUNdays at Michael C. Carlos Museum
Druid Hills
Sunday, January 5, 2025
On the first Sunday of the month during the academic year, the Michael C. Carlos museum offers free admission and drop-in studio activities for families from 12 - 4 p.m. Visit the website here.
King Holiday Observance at The King Center
Old Fourth Ward
January 7 - 20, 2025
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.
UPS Second Sunday at the High Museum of Art
Midtown
Sunday, January 12, 2025
On the second Sunday of each month, families head to the High Museum of Art for FREE admission for all visitors and special family-friendly programming. Kids art-making activities, performances, and the High’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Visit the website here.
MLK Day at the Atlanta History Center
Buckhead
Saturday, January 18, 2025
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.
Build a Toy Snowplow Workshop at Lowe's
Various locations
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Mini-DIYers head to Lowe’s to attend a workshop hosted by a Lowes employee. Kids learn how to make a toy snowplow. Visit the website here.
MLK National Day of Service
Various locations
Monday, January 20, 2025
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year, all Americans are encouraged to step up to make communities more equitable and 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 Day Parade and Program Celebration in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville
Monday, January 20, 2025
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.
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Various locations
Monday, January 20, 2025
On select days throughout the year, all national parks are open to the public with no admission fee. Visit the website here.
MLK: Life & Legacy in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs
Monday, January 20, 2025
This family-friendly event is designed to celebrate, educate, and share the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. The event will feature an educational film screening and children's activity stations. Visit the website here.
Storytime at Little Shop of Stories
Decatur
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Every Tuesday and Thursday Little Shop of Stories hosts storytime for about 30-40 minutes for little ones and their caregivers. Visit the website here.
Atlanta Motor Speedway Open House
Hampton
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Atlanta Motor Speedway is inviting fans to come see the historic speedway for themselves and enjoy fan-centric activities during its Speedway Open House. Visit the website here.
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