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7/28/24 - By Elsa Simcik

School is starting in Atlanta, but that doesn't mean summer fun is over! August in Atlanta is a great time to enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and cool events.

August brings fun family events like the Slip-N-Slide Extravaganza in Roswell as well as the Piedmont Park Arts Festival in Midtown. The City of Kennesaw parties with the community at its yummy August event, Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival, which includes music, a kids' zone, and delicious barbecue. And don't miss one of the most popular events in Atlanta...DRAGON CON kicking off on August 29.

Even as kids head back to school, there's still time for summer fun on the weekends! Check out our list of 43 Ways to Beat the Heat in Atlanta and Free Outdoor Movies in Atlanta for inspiration. 

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Best Things to Do in Atlanta with Kids this August

Slip-N-Slide Extravaganza

Roswell - FREE!
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Families head to Roswell for this fun summer event. Kids and adults can choose from three giant Slip-N-Slides--two 200-foot slides and one 50-foot slide. Visitors can even bring their own tubes.  READ MORE

Trains, Trucks, and Tractors

Duluth
August 3 & 4, 2024
Young transportation enthusiasts head to the Southeastern Railway Museum for this special weekend featuring antique trucks, tractors, and trains as well as a fire engine and a bus.  READ MORE

Sandy Springs Back to School Bash

Sandy Springs - FREE!
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Families play, eat and meet first-responders (including K9s!) as part of National Night Out. Kids climb the giant inflatable obstacle course and grab a free snow cone, hot dog, and other refreshments.  READ MORE

Lawrenceville Movie Club on the Lawrenceville Lawn

Lawrenceville- FREE!
Friday, August 9, 2024
Enjoy a family-friendly movie when the sun goes down on the Lawrenceville Lawn. Families can purchase food from food trucks. READ MORE

Groovin’ on the Green in Dunwoody

Dunwoody - FREE!
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Families are invited to Dunwoody's Groovin' on the Green, on the second Saturday of each month, June - October. Guests are encouraged to walk or ride bikes to the concerts and bring their own picnics or pick up dinner from a featured food truck. Dogs (on a leash!) are also welcome.   READ MORE

Light Up The Corners

Peachtree Corners - FREE!
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Runners and walkers of all ages participate in a night run with glowing, flashing and blinking lights, all to raise money for less fortunate children and families in the community. Following the race everyone attends a post-race party with even more glow fun. There are two events: a 4 mile run and a Twilight Trot 1K (6/10 of a mile)  READ MORE

Colors of India Family Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
August 10 & 11, 2024
Celebrate India’s diversity and rich cultural heritage during this all-new festival at Stone Mountain Park.  READ MORE

City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days at Zoo Atlanta

Grant Park - FREE
August 10 & 11, 2024
Zoo Atlanta invites all residents or employees of the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Government to enjoy free admission on Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11, 2024.  READ MORE

Owl at Home Puppet Show

Midtown
Select days, August 13 - September 8, 2024
As part of the Theater for the Very Young series, the Center for Puppetry Arts presents Owl at Home. All of Owl’s little adventures create a combination of endearing, wistful moments and amusing household spectacles performed to original music. READ MORE

Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival

Kennesaw - FREE!
August 16 & 17, 2024
Families attend the Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival in Kennesaw for music, a kids' zone and of course, yummy barbecue.  READ MORE

Circus Vazquez

Northeast Atlanta
August 16 - September 1, 2024
Circus fans gather at Plaza Fiesta for high-flying acrobatics, comical clowns, and all the traditional circus entertainment under the big top.    READ MORE

Piedmont Park Arts Festival

Midtown - FREE!
August 17 & 18, 2024
At this annual event in one of Atlanta's favorite parks, visitors peruse hundreds of paintings, photographs, sculptures, glass art and jewelry. Kids like the children's play area, acoustic music and food trucks.  READ MORE

Interactive Movies on the Green at Crabapple Market

Milton - FREE!
Friday, August 23, 2024
Everyone is invited to the Crabapple Market Green where families enjoy a free viewing of a family-friendly movie.Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to pick up an interactive kit to enliven the movie experience and encourage fun participation.  READ MORE

Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival

Midtown
August 23-25, 2024
Film enthusiasts head to midtown for three days in August to see classic movies in the fabulous Fox Theatre. The Fox offers a variety of movies including fun sing-alongs.  READ MORE

Cobb County International Festival

Marietta - FREE!
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Families head to the Jim R. Miller Park Event Center for local and international music and art, eclectic dancing, delicious culinary options, imaginative crafts, beautiful jewelry, and a kids’ corner.  READ MORE

Summer Shade Festival

Grant Park - FREE!
August 24 & 25, 2024
Atlanta residents flock to Grant Park on the last weekend of August to say goodbye to summer. The festival benefits the Grant Park Conservancy and includes art, music, food and a kids' zone. Residents can also run in the 5K race prior to the festival.    READ MORE

Miss Mary's Ice Cream Crankin'

Roswell
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Families sample tons of ice cream flavors, all for a great cause! Visitors to the 20th Annual Miss Mary's Ice Cream Crankin' are treated to locally churned ice cream flavors plus some fun giveaways. READ MORE

Dragon Con

Downtown
August 29 - September 2, 2024
Fans of comics descend on downtown Atlanta Labor Day weekend, costumes and all. But it's not just about comics; Dragon Con is a huge multi-media event focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, music and more. Kids especially enjoy the parade which will be held on Saturday.  READ MORE

Labor Day Hot Air Balloon Festival Weekend at Callaway Gardens

Pine Mountain
August 30 - September 1, 2024
Callaway Gardens is holding its annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. Explore the Balloon Glow and nightly fireworks for the weekend. READ MORE

Marietta Art in the Park

Marietta - FREE
August 31 - September 2, 2024
Families flock to Glover Park on the Marietta Square for Labor Day weekend's Art in the Park. Visitors check out hundreds of artist vendors, food trucks and the children's art alley.  READ MORE

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