Our Top Picks forAtlanta
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 Our Pick of the WeekKing Me
Kids reign supreme on Saturday and Sunday at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, which offersfree admission for children under 12 with each full-price paid adult admission. Of special interest to young lads and lasses are juggling lessonstaught by jesters, knighting ceremonies hosted by the festival king and queen, Maypole dancing with fairies, gypsy storytelling, and a royal petting zoo.
THURSDAY, 4/30Mother's Day Trunk Show (FREE!)
Decatur Girl tees and personalized jewelrydesigns are on display, and a skincare specialist and family therapist share tips with attendees. Refreshments and giveaways abound... [More]
Location: Hoopla
Cost: Free
Ages: 19 and up Click here to see all 42 events in the GoCityKids calendar for Thursday, 4/30
FRIDAY, 5/1Movie Night: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (FREE!)
East Cobb Park hosts its first outdoor movie of the season, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (PG). Free hotdogs (while supplies last), an inflatable bounce house, music, and games are part of the pre-film festivities... [More]
Location: East Cobb Park
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages Stars Over Elachee at Chicopee Lake(through Saturday, 5/2)
Guests can view the night sky by telescope and chart their findings. Advance registration is required to reserve a telescope... [More]
Location: Elachee Nature Science Center
Cost: Members free; Non-member Adults $10; Non-member Children (2-12) $5, (1 and under) free
Ages: 5 and up Click here to see all 43 events in the GoCityKids calendar for Friday, 5/1
SATURDAY, 5/2Archaeology Day
Families are invited to celebrate Georgia Archaeology Awareness Month witharchaeology-themed crafts, activities, and special demonstrations focusing on Native American crafts and technologies... [More]
Location: Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: Free with paid admission
Ages: all ages Decatur Green Fest (FREE!)
Decatur Green Fest presents a day of free live music, samples of local and organic produce and food, recycled artwork displays, children's activities, and information from green vendors and organizations... [More]
Location: Decatur Square
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages Free Comic Book Day (FREE!)
Galactic Quest is just one of the local comic book stores participating in the industry's annual Free Comic Book Day, so kids can stop by andget a free comic book for the asking! Event offerings vary by location - some stores also features artist and costumed character appearances, a large variety of free comics, refreshments, and prize drawings. Visit the website for a complete list of participating retailers... [More]
Location: Galactic Quest
Cost: Free
Ages: 4 and up Pet Parade
Families can join thousands of two- and four-legged friends for a spring walk through Candler Park to raise funds for the Atlanta Humane Society. Animal games and contests, live entertainment, and a vendor marketplace are part of the fun... [More]
Location: Atlanta Humane Society
Cost: Walkers $30-$35
Ages: all ages May-retta Daze (FREE!) (through Sunday, 5/3)
The annual outdoor festival highlights area artists and craftspeople displaying paintings, pottery, woodwork, and jewelry designs, and features a children's area with inflatables, sand art, and handmade toys, as well as live entertainment... [More]
Location: Glover Park - Marietta Square
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages Moore in America Grand Opening Celebration (through Sunday, 5/3)
To celebrate the new Moore in America exhibit, the garden hosts two days of live music, bronze pours, art activities, scavenger hunts, puppet shows, and storytelling... [More]
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free with paid admission
Ages: all ages Click here to see all 65 events in the GoCityKids calendar for Saturday, 5/2
SUNDAY, 5/3Fiesta Atlanta (FREE!)
Atlanta's largest Hispanic outdoor family festival celebrates Latino culture, music, and food, with live performances by national and local artists, inflatables, face painting, arts and crafts, and a soccer challenge... [More]
Location: Centennial Olympic Park
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages Walk for Autism
All members of the family (even those in strollers!) can walk to raise awareness about autism and celebrate at a festival that features resources for families, bounce houses, magicians, face painters, and musicians. Register in advance or at the event... [More]
Location: Atlantic Station
Cost: $100 donations required for walker t-shirt; activities free
Ages: all ages Click here to see all 38 events in the GoCityKids calendar for Sunday, 5/3
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