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Father's Day Weekend Things To Do in Atlanta: Plus, Honoring Juneteenth and More

Spend the day with dad at one of the many events happening in Atlanta this Father's Day weekend. Photo by the author
Spend the day with dad at one of the many events happening in Atlanta this Father's Day weekend. Photo by the author
6/12/24 - By Elsa Simcik

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Father's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

Celebrate Father's Day weekend in Atlanta with events at The Works' Your 3rd Spot in West Midtown and The Fringe in Roswell. All weekend long folks have opportunities to honor Juneteenth at inspiring Atlanta events, including Jubilee: A Juneteenth Celebration and the Juneteenth Family Festival near Grant Park. Check below for more details on these exciting happenings and even more cool events in Atlanta this weekend!

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Funbox Bounce House at Cumberland Mall

Cumberland & Stonecrest
Final weekend! Through June 16, 2024
Kids and parents bounce in the Funbox, a huge traveling inflatable experience. Guests purchase tickets online for 90-minute sessions. The bouncy is 25,000 sq. ft. of continuous jumping zones connecting 10 different play areas. READ MORE

Fridays-n-Duluth

Duluth - FREE!
Friday, June 14, 2024
Come to downtown Duluth on Fridays, May- July, for delicious food trucks boasting exotic flavors. Besides the food, kids and parents can also enjoy live entertainment. Select Fridays are Flicks on the Bricks with free kid movies.  READ MORE

Live in the DTL (Downtown Lawrenceville) Concert Series

Lawrenceville - FREE!
Juneteenth celebration - Friday, June 14, 2024
Visitors to the Lawrenceville Lawn get to see the newly added amphitheater and enjoy tribute bands each month, from May to September.  READ MORE

Swifties Family Dance Party

Alpharetta - FREE!
Friday, June 14, 2024
Halcyon's First Family Dance Party of the summer will be led by a Taylor Swift look-alike. READ MORE

Dino Brick Adventure

Doraville
Final weekend! June 14-16, 2024
DinoBrick Adventure makes its world debut in Atlanta, combining the magic of animatronic dinosaurs and the joy of LEGO® bricks for a limited, pop-up experience.  READ MORE

Dads' Free Mini Golf Father's Day Weekend at The Fringe

Roswell
June 14-16, 2024
Dads play free mini golf on Father's Day weekend at The Fringe Miniature Golf Course.  READ MORE

Jubilee: A Juneteenth Celebration

Downtown
June 15, 16, & 19, 2024
Families head to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights for three days of Juneteenth celebrations.  READ MORE

Roswell Summer Puppet Series

Roswell
Select days through July 13, 2024
Kids laugh and are amazed at Roswell's Summer Puppet Series, featuring a different show each week for five weeks. Buy a Puppet Pass and see all five shows in the series for the price of four.  READ MORE

Summer Fest at Copper Creek Farm

Calhoun
Select days through July 27, 2024
Visitors to Copper Creek Farm's Summer Fest (formerly called the Sunflower Festival) can splash in the splash pad, go on hay rides, do kid-size ziplining, ride ponies, and more. New for 2024: Caramel Apple Barn!  READ MORE

Juneteenth Family Festival at Oakland Cemetery

Downtown - FREE!
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Everyone is invited to a celebration of Juneteenth at Historic Oakland Cemetery.  READ MORE

Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration

Acworth - FREE! Saturday, June 15, 2024
The City of Acworth hosts a special concert in celebration of Juneteenth.  READ MORE

Day Out With Thomas in Cordele, GA

Cordele
Final weekend! June 15 & 16, 2024
Thomas the Train fans visit Cordele, GA to see the beloved tank engine and his pals. The event stops in at Georgia Veterans Park for three weekends in a row in June. Tickets include a train ride on Thomas.  READ MORE

Free Admission for Dads at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Roswell
Sunday, June 16, 2024
On Father's Day, dads and grandfathers can head to the Chattahoochee Nature Center (with their families) and enjoy free admission from 12-5pm.  READ MORE

Father's Day at Your 3rd Spot

West Midtown
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Visitors to Your 3rd Spot on Fathers' Day enjoy their usual unlimited games for three hours plus special Father’s Day activities and a special welcome gift for dad.  READ MORE

Father's Day at the College Football Hall of Fame Presented by The Home Depot

Downtown
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Dads, get in the Game and celebrate Father's Day at the College Football Hall of Fame. On Sunday, June 16 (10am-5pm), the Hall recognizes dadt by offering free admission, a $25 gift card from The Home Depot for the first 100 dads, and all of the fun and exciting college football you can handle.  READ MORE

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Elsa Simcik
Elsa Simcik has been freelance writing for 20-something years, covering a hodgepodge of fields--health & fitness, human interest stories, and even dating. After becoming a mom she segued into writing for local magazines and websites, focusing on parenting, fun things to do with kids, and travel. The travel part is fun, but not as glamorous as it sounds, because it's traveling with kids. Still, she'll take it.
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