Mommy Poppins - Things to Do with Kids - Atlanta

Avian Adventures

Kendra Pierson — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:33:30 +0000

Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 8:00am to 9:30am

https://www.exploregeorgia.org/lawrenceville/outdoors-nature/natural-attractions...

Cost:

As of March 18, there is no mention of the regular birding hikes being postponed. But if you're interested please call before heading out. Families can discover the diversity of the local bird population on a guided walk.

Binoculars are available for use.

Recommended Age:

10 and older

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Sweet Water Park

800 Bethesda School Road

30044 Lawrenceville , GA 33° 56' 13.7976" N, 84° 4' 41.8224" W

Georgia

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Ailey Experience Tour: Atlanta

Kendra Pierson — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:09:16 +0000

Repeats every day until Sun Feb 16 2020.

Saturday, February 15, 2020 Various times

Sunday, February 16, 2020 Various times

https://www.aileyextension.com/ailey-experience-2020/atlanta

Cost:

$50

The Alvin Ailey Experience workshop is holding special classes with instructors and company members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

The workshop is part of Mr. Ailey's commitment to sharing dance with the world. Participants will learn the history of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater signature style and how this impacted the perception of American modern dance. The classes will have live accompanists and a study of the Ailey classics Revelations, Blues Suite and Night Creature featuring the blues, gospel, traditional spirituals and jazz that are Ailey hallmarks.

No dance experience necessary and all levels are welcome!

Recommended Age:

8 & older

Atlanta

Decatur & Druid Hills

Intown

Cabbagetown / Old Fourth Ward

Age:

Kids

Tweens & teens

Charles R Drew Charter School

301 Eva Davis Way SE

30317 Atlanta , GA 33° 44' 41.6148" N, 84° 18' 52.344" W

Georgia

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Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo - CANCELED

Kendra Pierson — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 03:38:07 +0000

Saturday, March 21, 2020 Various times

https://atlantasciencefestival.org/expo/

Cost:

Free

The Atlanta Science Festival closing event is the FREE Exploration Expo. There are more than 100 hands-on, interactive science booths presented by local businesses, organizations and universities, celebrating science in Atlanta. The event is FREE and no registration is required.

Recommended Age:

All Ages

Age:

Piedmont Park

400 Park Dr. NE

30306 Atlanta , GA 33° 47' 18.6252" N, 84° 22' 23.0124" W

Georgia

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Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Kendra Pierson — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:11:13 +0000

Repeats every day until Sun Jan 11 2026.

Saturday, November 15, 2025 - 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Sunday, November 16, 2025 - 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Monday, November 17, 2025 - 5:00pm to 10:00pm

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Thursday, January 1, 2026 - 5:00pm to 10:00pm

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Sunday, January 11, 2026 - 5:00pm to 10:00pm

https://atlantabg.org/plan-your-visit/atlanta-garden-calendar/garden-lights-holi...

Cost:

Varies by date. Adults - $29.95-$59.95; Children (12 and under) - $26.95 - $56.95; Children 3 and under - free

One of Atlanta’s favorite holiday light displays returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. Expect new music and choreography with more vertical lights than ever.

Featuring Nature’s Wonders, the largest curtain of synchronized light and sound in the world, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights invites guests to explore the 30 acres of the garden covered in lights. The full garden of exhibits is open for exploration. New this year are the colorfully lit tree sculptures from Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics, lining the Anne Cox Chambers Flower Walk and Skyline Pond.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights is open every night including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve.

Recommended Age:

All Ages

Age:

Atlanta Botanical Garden

1345 Piedmont Avenue

30309 Atlanta , GA

Phone: 404-876-5859

33° 47' 24.0324" N, 84° 22' 25.8924" W

Georgia

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Activity Category:

Exhibitions

Fairs & Festivals

Outdoor & Nature

Fun Bounce Houses and Other Birthday Party Rentals in Atlanta

Rebecca Ruffin Leffler — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:27:26 +0000

Throw an epic birthday party for your child when you rent a bounce house or inflatable water slide in Atlanta. Birthday party inflatables provide nonstop fun, physical exercise, and can easily tie into your party theme. Better yet, many of these Atlanta bounce house companies provide delivery, setup, and take-down of all the equipment! You can also elevate your party with a popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, and other concessions.

And don't think your teen has outgrown bounce houses for a birthday party; inflatables now include obstacle courses and sports interactives such as axe throwing, jousting, climbing walls, and more. We’ve listed even more Atlanta rental companies, offering everything from outdoor movie screens, concessions, silent discos, and karaoke to gaming trucks, laser tag equipment, and petting zoos. Take a look now!

StoryTime Alpacas Event

SilverliningsAnimalRescueSM_203997 — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:38:33 +0000

Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 11:00am to 4:00pm

http://www.silverliningsanimalrescueinc.org

Cost:

$37.25 (parents included with child admission)

Silverlining’s Animal Rescue Presents: StoryTime Alpacas Event. Guests interact with adorable alpacas, take one for a walk, and receive a complementary Valentine’s Day photo opportunity (with your own camera or phone camera) with or without an alpaca.

02/14

⏰ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Prices may vary. Rates as low as $37.25.

1320 Dorris Road, Douglasville, GA 30134

“PacaLove” Experience

Fun for the whole family!

This event is rain or shine (photo op will be in the barn & alpacas can be in the barn as well as accessed from the barn stalls)

Come for an hour or stay for the whole 4 hour the choice is yours.
Come anytime between 11 AM & 3 PM; the event ends at 4 PM.

Includes 2 cups of carrots per paying person. Extra cups can be purchased.
3 & under is free with a paying adult

In“Love Grows Here” Literacy + Farm Experience Valentine Edition Experience
Story time reading is every hour, starting at 11 AM.

1. Kids write or draw a Valentine to:
themselves, a parent, an alpaca.
2. Storytime reading.
3. Love & Care for Animals talk.
4. Alpaca treat feeding (1 cup of carrots per person).
5. Valentine treat bags.
6. Signed copies of the book.
7. Photo op, meet & greet the author.

Note: All ages welcomed, recommended for ages 3–10, parents' admission is included with each child ticket purchased.

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Experience clarifications:
You are welcome to purchase either package. The literary package, or the PacaLove package, or you can opt for the literary package with the add-on of the PacaLove package for an additional $13 per per person (3 & under free).

Recommended Age:

3–10

Age:

L&R Alpaca Haven Farm

1320 Dorris Rd

30134 Douglasville , GA

Phone: 404-408-4635

33° 46' 11.9028" N, 84° 47' 23.2044" W

Georgia

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Activity Category:

Books & Stories

Outdoor & Nature

Admission Services

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Elsa Simcik — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:23:07 +0000

Repeats every day until Sun Feb 08 2026.

Friday, February 6, 2026 Various times

Saturday, February 7, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 8, 2026 Various times

https://www.aso.org/events/detail/harry-potter-8

Cost:

Starting at $66

The Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series returns to Atlanta Symphony Hall with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2 in Concert, the final chapter in the Harry Potter series.

On February 6, 7, and 8, Justin Freer will conduct the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in performing Alexandre Desplat’s incredible score live from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2 while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

Three performances:
Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00pm

Saturday, February 7 at 3:00pm

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:00pm

Recommended Age:

All ages

Age:

Atlanta Symphony Hall

1280 Peachtree Street

30309 Atlanta , GA 33° 47' 23.4312" N, 84° 23' 5.2512" W

Georgia

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Activity Category:

Arts

Films & Photography

Music

Shows & Concerts

Admission Services

30 Fun Things To Do With Kids for February's Winter Break in Atlanta

Melanie Preis — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:04:08 +0000

Atlanta's February winter break is a week-long school vacation for many metro school districts. Though parents may be thinking "not another school break," kids are sure to be smiling for time off. For most Atlanta school districts, the winter break takes place across February 16-27, 2026. We've got great ideas to fill up your February winter break in Atlanta, including fairy houses, dinosaurs, and a Laurie Berkner concert at Atlanta Symphony Hall.

In addition to awesome Atlanta events during the break, we've rounded up fun school break camps that will keep kids entertained during the week. Contact winter camps right away if you want your kiddos to attend as spots fill quickly.

MLK Weekend 2026 in Atlanta: 19 Best Things To Do With Kids

Elsa Simcik — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:54:00 +0000

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend!

Families can enjoy MLK weekend with many options for quality time and fun! Atlanta is the proud birthplace of Dr. King and the MLK Day celebrations are abundant for our city. Atlanta families honor his legacy by volunteering as part of the MLK National Day of Service and attending MLK parades and events in Buckhead, Atlanta, Acworth, Lawrenceville, and more cities. If your kids haven't had the pleasure of ice skating this season (or want to do it again), this is the final weekend at many outdoor rinks, including Atlantic Station, Sandy Springs, and Avalon.

Laurie Berkner at Atlanta Symphony Hall

Elsa Simcik — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:59:06 +0000

Sunday, February 22, 2026 - 3:00pm

https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E006316A4C2536C

Cost:

Starting at $43

Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Show features popular hits like “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “Waiting For The Elevator”, and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump," and more.

Guest can arrive one hour before showtime for activities, giveaways, Tonie trading, and more!

Plus– as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 75 min.

$1 will be added to regular and VIP tickets supporting a local charity, People and Pets Project.

VIP Tickets
$79.50

VIP tickets include preferred seating and a meet and greet and photo opportunity with Laurie. Babies under 1-year-old sitting in laps are free with a comp ticket.

Recommended Age:

1 - 8

Age:

Atlanta Symphony Hall