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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. Photo by the author
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8/9/24 - By Melanie Preis

Most Atlanta kids start school in early August...even if it does still feel like blistering summer. Transitioning from the carefree days of summer to scheduled routines can be tough for kids of all ages (don't get us started on the school bus pick-up time). Atlanta students deserve a pat on the back for making the responsible adjustment, especially since academic calendars in Atlanta start so early. We've got great ways to reward your students' return back to school!

If your kiddos are on the younger side and don't need to worry about the academic calendar yet, check out our list of 50 Fun Things To Do in Atlanta with Toddlers and Preschoolers! 

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Celebrate the Start of Atlanta School: Kid-friendly Events

Lawrenceville Movie Club on the Lawrenceville Lawn

Lawrenceville - FREE
Final movie! 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

Duluth Chalk Art Festival

Duluth - FREE
August 9 & 10, 2024
Duluth is hosting a Chalk Art Festival for the community. Visitors check out several chalk artists' creations (think mind-bending 3D illusions).   Amateurs can sign up to create their own chalk art masterpieces too.  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

Post-Summer Block Party at Sloomoo

Buckhead
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Head to Sloomoo Institue for a day of family-friendly sensory play, including arts & crafts, cornhole, hula hoops, bubble water guns, plenty of ooey gooey slime to dig your hands into and more!  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

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

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

Owl at Home Puppet Show

Midtown
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

National Night Out in Dunwoody

Dunwoody - FREE
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Join members of the Dunwoody Police Department for National Night Out 2024. This year's event will be held during Dunwoody Food Truck Thursday, August 15. Grab a bite, then stop by to talk to members of the Department, citizen volunteers and other public safety professionals in an informal setting.  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

Miss Mary's Ice Cream Crankin'

Roswell
Sunday, August 24, 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

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

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

Monster Jam at Gas South Arena

Duluth
August 31 & September 1, 2024
Fans experience big-time family fun at Monster Jam, an adrenaline-charged weekend at Gas South Arena. Trucks include Grave Digger, El Toro Loco,  ThunderROARus, Monster Mutt Dalmatian, Megalodon, and more.  READ MORE

TinyCON at Children's Museum of Atlanta

Downtown
August 31 & September 1, 2024
Costumes encouraged at CMA's annual TinyCON, a celebration of cosplay, fantasy, science fiction, comics and gaming for those 12 and under.  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

Alice's Wonderland Returns at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown
Through September 15, 2024
Alice’s Wonderland Returns features seven installations of 38 of the topiary-like mosaiculture pieces throughout the Garden. Alice and company first debuted at the Garden in 2019’s Imaginary Worlds: Alice’s Wonderland. READ MORE

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