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Best Free & Fun Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids April 2024

An Atlanta staple for over 80 years, there is something for everyone at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
An Atlanta staple for over 80 years, there is something for everyone at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
3/31/24 - By Elsa Simcik

April brings Earth Day and spring festivals, so it's a great time to get outside and enjoy free fun in Atlanta! Don’t miss our favorite FREE things to do in Atlanta with kids in April.

We kick off April with spring break for most Atlanta students. Families who stay in town will have plenty of options for free fun like Movies on the Square at Colony Square and the Spring Festival on Ponce, and there's even more FREE things to do for the rest of the month. Don't miss the beloved Dogwood Festival, back for its 88th year, in Piedmont Park; Dunwoody's Lemonade Days Festival for fun, food, and of course, lemonade; and even more awesome spring festivals in Atlanta.

Find more seasonal fun, including activities and travel guides, check out our Spring Activities Guide for Atlanta Kids and check out our Atlanta Family Activity Calendar that we update daily!

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Movies on the Square at Colony Square

Midtown
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

Avalon Nights Live

Alpharetta
Friday, April 5, 2024
Families can gather in the Plaza (green space in front of Regal Cinemas) every Friday from April to October for music and dancing.  READ MORE

Free First Saturday at Dunwoody Nature Center

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

Spring Festival on Ponce

Midtown
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

Sunday FUNdays at Michael C. Carlos Museum

Decatur
Sunday, April 7, 2024
On the first Sunday of the month during the academic year, the Michael C. Carlos museum offers free admission and drop-in studio activities for families from 12 - 4 p.m. READ MORE

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Midtown
Monday, April 8, 2024
Enjoy a spectacular Solar Eclipse viewing to witness the magic of the cosmos firsthand at Atlantic Station. Mark your calendars because the next solar eclipse will be in August 2044!  READ MORE

Atlanta Dogwood Festival

Midtown
April 12 - 14, 2024
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back for its 88th year! Head to Piedmont Park on April 12-14 for music, art, food, events, nature, and so much more. Highlights include the Kids Village and the Mimosa 5K run! READ MORE

KIDSFITSTRONG Fitness Challenge at Piedmont Park

Midtown
Saturday, April 13, 2024
The KIDSFITSTRONG Fitness Challenge is a roving mobile fitness event that makes its way to select U.S. cities in an effort to engage kids in healthy activities. READ MORE

Spring to Life Family Festival at Oakland Cemetery

Downtown
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Celebrate spring with Oakland Cemetery at their annual Spring to Life family festival at Magnolia Square. The event is followed by the popular Run Like Hell 5K.  READ MORE

UPS Second Sunday at the High

Midtown
Sunday, April 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

Lemonade Days Festival

Dunwoody
April 17 - 21, 2024
Parents and kids attend this Dunwoody tradition and enjoy full-scale carnival rides, performances and a Dunwoody Idol contest.  READ MORE

Alive in Roswell

Roswell
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Every third Thursday from April-October, visitors hit downtown Roswell for food, music and kids' activities. The event takes place along Canton Street (which is closed to cars for the night).  READ MORE

Kids Day Decatur

Decatur
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Kids Day brings together a number of environmental groups, recycling partners and corporate partners to provide interactive and educational activities for kids. The purpose of the event is to mobilize kids throughout Metro Atlanta to actively engage in recycling and reusing items that will ultimately benefit the environment. READ MORE

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

National
Saturday, April 20, 2024
On select days throughout the year, all national parks are open to the public with no admission fee.  READ MORE

Earth Day Fest in East Atlanta Village

East Atlanta
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Celebrate Earth Day in the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market with local artists, live music, yoga, a recycled craft station and a grilled cheese station!  READ MORE

Earth Day Decatur

Decatur
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Earth Day Decatur kicks off with a walk from Glenlake Park to Downtown Decatur Square, followed by family fun activities on the square: yard games, basketball, yoga, and environmentally-friendly booths.  READ MORE

Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival

Old Fourth Ward
April 20 & 21, 2024
This popular arts festival includes fine arts, arts and crafts, a children's play area, local food and beverage concessions, and live music at Historic Fourth Ward Park.  READ MORE

Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes

Inman Park
April 26 - 28, 2024
Families enjoy the Inman Park Festival in one of Atlanta's oldest and most scenic and iconic neighborhoods. It all starts with a tour of homes preview on Friday and the festival begins on Saturday, continuing into Sunday. The festival includes a street parade, kids' zone, and arts and crafts market.  READ MORE

ARTucker

Tucker
Saturday, April 27, 2024
ARTucker, a non-profit 501 c 3, is dedicated to showcasing Georgia artists and makers, while cultivating a vibrant arts community in Tucker.  Shows are open to all Georgia artists over the age of 18, showing their own creations. The event will feature a live performance area and chalk painting.  READ MORE

Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival

Smyrna
April 27 & 28, 2024
Celebrate the jonquils blooming this time of year with a festival featuring 150 arts and crafts booths, an interactive children's zone with inflatables, entertainment, and tons of food.  READ MORE

Duluth Spring Arts Festival

Duluth
April 27 & 28, 2024
Parents and kids flock to this two-day outdoor festival in Duluth to check out paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more. Families also enjoy music, food trucks and performances.  READ MORE

Farewell Party for Wacky World Playground

Alpharetta
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Wacky World is going to be rebuilt to make it more accessible for all ages and abilities, but before the construction begins, the City of Alpharetta is throwing a farewell party for the beloved original playground.  READ MORE

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