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Fun, Free Activities for Kids in January 2024: 14 Free Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids

Braves fans hit The Battery to celebrate their 6-time National League East Champions. Photo courtesy of the Atlanta Braves
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12/29/23 - By Elsa Simcik

Coming off the holiday season, Atlanta parents truly appreciate free things to do in January. After all, creating holiday magic isn't cheap and our bank accounts could use a month to catch up. Luckily, we've found free events and activities in Atlanta throughout the month of January—from MLK Day celebrations to Braves Fest at the end of the month and free storytimes in between. 

Besides our list of fun, free events in January 2024, we also have an entire guide dedicated to saving money and having fun: Free Things to Do in Atlanta with Kids. This Atlanta catalog has the best scoop on Free Museum Days in Atlanta, Free Things to Do on Cold and Rainy Days, and much more! Happy savings for the New Year!

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Celebrate MLK Day with a joyous parade in Lawrenceville. Photo courtesy of the event
Celebrate MLK Day with a joyous parade in Lawrenceville. Photo courtesy of the event

Free Things to Do with Kids in Atlanta January 2024

King Holiday Observance at The King Center

Old Fourth Ward - January 4-15, 2024
The weeklong event includes a global community youth summit, a youth book-reading, and beloved community awards. On MLK Day, Monday January 15, the King Center hosts a community service project.  READ MORE

Free First Saturday at Dunwoody Nature Center

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

Make a New Year's Vision Board at Michael's

Various locations - Sunday, January 7, 2024
Prep for the new year by creating a vision board. Kids, teens and adults add goals for the year, or just have fun making this free craft.  READ MORE

UPS Second Sunday at the High

Midtown - Sunday, January 14, 2024
On the second Sunday of each month, families head to the High Museum of Art for FREE admission for all visitors and special family-friendly programming. Kids art-making activities, performances, and the High’s permanent collection and special exhibitions.   READ MORE

MLK National Day of Service

Various locations - Monday, January 15, 2024
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year, all Americans are encouraged to step up to make communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. Examples include cleaning up a public space, mentoring a young person, or helping those who are food insecure. READ MORE

MLK Day Parade and Program Celebration

Lawrenceville - Monday, January 15, 2024
The United Ebony Society invites everyone to attend their annual MLK Day parade, followed by an indoor celebration at Central Gwinnett High School. 2024's theme is "It Starts with Me." The parade begins at The Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center and ends at CG High School.  READ MORE

MLK Day at the Atlanta History Center

Buckhead - Monday, January 15, 2024
The Atlanta History Center is offering a free event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Families will appreciate the crafts, sensory space and nursing room. Visitors will have access to the museum as well.  READ MORE

Free Entrance Day in the National Parks: Atlanta

Various locations - Monday, January 15, 2024
Atlanta area residents can experience nearby national parks for FREE on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including those that normally charge entrance fees: READ MORE

Kids Toolbox Workshop at Lowe's

Various locations - January 20, 2024
Mini-DIYers head to Lowe’s to attend a workshop hosted by a Lowes employee. Kids learn how to make a toolkit and get to take it home.  READ MORE

Unforgettable Stories From the Holocaust

Atlanta - Sunday, January 21, 2024
Holocaust survivor and Breman Museum speaker George Rishfeld presents his remarkable story of resilience at this free presentation. Seating is limited, and preregistration is required. READ MORE

Braves Fest

Atlanta - Saturday, January 27, 2024
Braves fans hit the Battery to celebrate their 6-time National League East Champions. The free event spans across Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta, where visitors can get player autographs, player photos, and enjoy interactive experiences. Tickets for player autographs must be purchased in advance.  READ MORE

Lanta Gras Parade and Festival

Kirkwood - Saturday, January 27, 2024
Get into the Mardi Gras spirit in the neighborhood of Kirkwood. The Lanta Gras celebration includes a parade, live music, delicious food, and much more. Donations go to student music scholarships. READ MORE

VaHi Kids Storytime

Virginia Highland - Tuesdays
Every Tuesday kids and caregivers are invited to Virginia Highland Books where Sheri Dillard, author of children's book Cowhide-And-Seek,  entertains the group  with books and songs.    READ MORE

Storytime at Little Shop of Stories

Decatur - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Every Tuesday and Thursday Little Shop of Stories hosts storytime for about 30-40 minutes for little ones and their caregivers.  READ MORE

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