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3/22/24 - By Melanie Preis

Spring break in Atlanta is almost here! As the weather grows warmer, both kids and parents are ready for a reprieve from the grind of school and work. We kick off Atlanta spring break 2024 with the arrival of Easter, including fun Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Brunches around Atlanta. Some of Atlanta's favorite attractions offer special events during spring break like Stone Mountain Park's Spring FUN Break and Six Flags Over Georgia's Spring Break. Plus, baseball gets in full swing(!) over spring break with the Atlanta Braves' home opener on Friday, April 5, 2024. 

If the kiddos are off from school but parents still need to work, we've gathered our favorite Atlanta school break camps! Check out the Best Spring Break Camps for Atlanta Kids to stay engaged and busy this vacation.

And remember to always check our Atlanta events calendar for even more listings, as we update it all the time. Also, sign up for our FREE Atlanta newsletter to get weekly events delivered to your inbox! 

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Things to Do During Spring Break in Atlanta, 2024

Atlanta Fair

Atlanta
Through April 7, 2024
Atlanta's only urban fair is back in the gray lot across from Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. Families enjoy exciting rides, interactive games and of course, delicious fair food.  READ MORE

Orchid Daze at The Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown
Through April 14, 2024
The Atlanta Botanical Garden welcomes guests for Orchid Daze, an annual indoor plant exhibition in the Fuqua Conservatory and Orchid Center, which is scheduled to showcase a variety of orchids including festoons, aerialists, and chandeliers. READ MORE

Dreamland Amusements Carnival at Town Center at Cobb

Kennesaw
March 28- April 7, 2024
Families head to Town Center at Cobb for tons of rides, games, and of course, carnival food. READ MORE

Spring Fling at Mall of Georgia

Buford
March 28 - April 13, 2024
Big Rock Amusements brings iconic rides, games, and attractions to Mall of Georgia. Guests enjoy a variety of rides catering to all ages from thrilling to gentle kiddy rides.  READ MORE

LuminoCity Dino Safari Atlanta at Sugarloaf Mills

Lawrenceville
March 28- April 28, 2024
Visit an immersive experience, blending light art with life-sized, roaring dinosaurs and interactive exhibits. Open daily (rain or shine). READ MORE

Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop

Marietta - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
This HUGE Easter Egg hunt involves a helicopter dropping 90,000 eggs on Sprayberry High School's football field. The event also features activities such as face painting, and a kids zone with inflatable slides and bounce houses and opportunities for photos with the Easter Bunny for free between 11am and 3 pm.  READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt & Eggs-stra Special Needs Egg Hunt

Norcross - FREE
Saturday, March 30 2024
Get ready to hippity hop with the Easter Bunny in Norcross! On Saturday, March 30th, at 10 a.m., head over to Rossie Brundage Park for a totally free Easter Egg Hunt. At 1p.m., kids with special needs enjoy an Egg-stra Special Egg Hunt -- one that is super quick, so make sure you arrive a few minutes early to catch all the action. READ MORE

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival

Sandy Springs - FREE
March 30 & 31, 2024
The Sandy Springs Artsapalooza is a two-day festival bringing art to the streets of the city, featuring artisan vendors, a children’s play area, local musicians, interactive art stations, and up to 150 arts and crafts vendors and participants. READ MORE

Spring FUN Break at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
March 30 - April 7, 2024
During spring break week in Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park offers special entertainment (in addition to their regular attractions).  READ MORE

Spring Break at Six Flags Over Georgia

Austell
March 30 - April 7, 2024
Thrill-seeking kids can spend their Atlanta spring break at Six Flags Over Georgia. From March 30 - April 7, the theme park is open daily. Young kids enjoy Egg Shellabration during the day with an egg scavenger hunt around the park.  READ MORE

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at Legacy Lodge - Lake Lanier Islands

Buford
Sunday, March 31, 2024
If you want to take a day trip on Easter Sunday, head to Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands. After enjoying a full brunch with tasty desserts, the kids will love visiting the Easter Bunny, participating in games, and going on an egg hunt. READ MORE

Spring Break Shindig at Warbington Farms

Cumming
April 2 - 5, 2024
Warbington Farms in Cumming hosts a Spring Break Shindig for four days during Spring Break. Families have access to the fun park, including the mega slide, jumping pillow and fun with the farm animals.  READ MORE

Spring Break Magic Show at Aurora Theatre

Lawrenceville
Thursday, April 3, 2024
Audiences at Aurora Theatre get to experience magician Arthur Atsma for a special Spring Break Performance. Arthur's magic show is filled with audience interaction and comedy.  READ MORE

Movies on the Square at Colony Square

Midtown - FREE
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Parents and kids head to Colony Square to see family-friendly movies at "Midtown's Living Room" on select Thursdays April - October.  READ MORE

Atlanta Braves Opening Day 2024

Atlanta
Friday, April 5, 2024
All eyes are on Truist Park as the Braves begin their new season by taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks. READ MORE

Free First Saturday at Dunwoody Nature Center

Dunwoody - FREE
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Join Dunwoody Nature Center staff on a family walk around the property. Every month is a different theme.  READ MORE

Shrek the Musical

Midtown
April 6 & 7, 2024
Silly Shrek, the wisecracking Donkey and the feisty princess come to the Fox Theatre in the form of a musical. The stage show is based on the Oscar®-winning, DreamWorks animated film. READ MORE

Spring Festival on Ponce

Midtown - FREE!
April 6 & 7, 2024
The Spring Festival on Ponce is one of Atlanta's premiere arts and crafts festival, taking place this first weekend of April at Olmsted Linear Park. READ MORE

Harlem Globetrotters

Atlanta
Sunday, April 7, 2024
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 2024 WORLD TOUR - PRESENTED BY JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS: Where, "WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!?: happens all the time! The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour is coming to Atlanta with their extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan fun. Kids and parents can see the Globetrotter stars live as they dribble, spin, slam, and dunk their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals. READ MORE

Disney's The Little Mermaid x CAMP

Dunwoody
Through May 5, 2024
Families experience and immersive journey at CAMP with Disney's The Little Mermaid. Audiences climb, slide, sing, dance, and play during this show which includes live music, puppetry, and magic.  READ MORE

Outside the Box at Children's Museum of Atlanta

Downtown
Through May 5, 2024
Kids unbox their imaginations at Children's Museum of Atlanta's exhibit encouraging children to think “outside the box” through innovation and exploration.  READ MORE

Balloon Museum Atlanta

Kirkwood
Through May 19, 2024
Eighteen international artists have come together to create an extraordinary inflatable experience. Balloon Museum Atlanta: Let’s Fly at Pullman Yards, an original concept featuring works from the most inflated to the most colorful. READ MORE

Stellaluna Puppet Show at Center for Puppetry Arts

Midtown
Through May 19, 2024
Based on the beloved bestselling children's book, Stellaluna tells the story of a helpless baby fruit bat who falls into a nest of bird fledglings and tries to fit in. It is a classic tale of differences and similarities and how with acceptance and respect “..we’re friends. And that’s a fact,” says Stellaluna.  READ MORE

EcoTinker at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Roswell
Through May 31, 2024
Head outdoors this spring for nature-inspired tech and tinker stations, where kids can experiment and explore. Learn about science through five interactive exhibits including the Interactive Playground.  READ MORE

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Gray lot across from Georgia State's stadium