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5/30/25 - By Elsa Simcik

Get ready for summer vacation! Things to do in Atlanta this month include Juneteenth celebrations, Father's Day, and lots of summer festivals.  

June in Atlanta brings popular summer festivals, like Virginia-Highland Summerfest with music, art, and an entire Kidsfest! Don't miss the Chattahoochee Nature Center Butterfly Festival with games, entertainment, and hundreds of butterflies. Celebrate Juneteenth at Atlanta events like the Downtown Juneteenth Parade & Music Festival and Acworth's Juneteenth Concert on the Green. On select weekends in June, Thomas the Train fans can spend the day with Thomas and Friends in Cordele, Georgia. And honor dad at Father's Day events in Roswell and downtown Atlanta.

Get more ideas by checking out our Ultimate Atlanta Kids Summer Vacation Guide, which includes inspiration for FREE Things to Do This Summer as well as Summer Day Trips from Atlanta. 

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Top Things to Do in Atlanta with Kids this June

LuminoCity Dino Safari at Mall of Georgia

Buford
Through June 15, 2025
Visit this immersive experience, blending light art with life-sized, roaring dinosaurs and interactive exhibits. Open daily (rain or shine). READ MORE

Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival

Helen - FREE
June 5-7, 2025
The South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long distance hot air balloon race begins (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of around 25 bright and colorful hot air balloons in Helen.   READ MORE

A Turtles Shell-ebration at Fernbank

Druid Hills
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Kick off the grand opening of Fernbank's Turtles exhibit with a turtle-ly awesome day full of fun activities and crafts! Dive into the world of these incredible reptiles with hands-on stations and interactive learning experiences.  READ MORE

MAUM Market at PCM

Old Fourth Ward - FREE!
Saturday, June 7, 2025
MAUM Market, the pop-up market celebrating Asian-owned brands, is making its Atlanta debut with a one-day-only event at Ponce City Market on Saturday, June 7 from 11am-4pm. Visiting guests can expect to shop thoughtfully curated goods from handcrafted ceramics and minimalist jewelry to Vietnamese sauces, Korean-inspired home decor, and more – all created by independent small businesses. READ MORE

Chattahoochee Nature Center Butterfly Festival

Roswell
June 7 & 8, 2025
Kids can enjoy all things butterflies at the Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival, which runs for two days. Serving as a fundraiser for the Chattahoochee Nature Center, the festival includes live butterflies at the butterfly encounter, pollinator experts, games, food and entertainment. READ MORE

Virginia-Highland Summerfest

Virginia-Highland - FREE!
June 7 & 8, 2025
An Atlanta favorite, Va-Hi Summerfest kicks off with a 5K on Saturday. Visitors to the popular event will hear live music, shop for art, and eat yummy food. Kidsfest is both days and is located near the sand volleyball courts. Children enjoy games, crafts, and activities.  READ MORE

Day Out With Thomas in Cordele, GA

Cordele
Weekends, June 7-22, 2025
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. Check out our reel about a Day out with Thomas!  READ MORE

Stone Mountain Park's Summer at the Rock

Stone Mountain
June 7 - July 27, 2025
Visitors to Stone Mountain Park are treated to live entertainment daily this summer, on top of the regular attractions. Parents and kids can cool off with the Water Works show, the park's sprayground, and foam zone.  READ MORE

Neighborhood Block Party at Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Zoo Atlanta is rolling out the welcome mat and offering a special reduced admission rate the community to come and enjoy an afternoon surrounded by amazing animals.  READ MORE

Roswell Summer Puppets and More

Roswell
Select days, June 12 - July 19, 2025
Kids laugh and are amazed at Roswell's Summer Puppets and More 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

Decatur Beach Party

Decatur - FREE!
Friday, June 13, 2025
Decatur Beach Party is back! The city is bringing the beach to downtown Decatur — there will be sand, sunshine and all the summer vibes. Bring your shovels, your friends and family and come kick off in the Decatur Square!  READ MORE

Atlanta Hot Air Balloon Festival at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Hampton
June 13 & 14, 2025
Everyone is invited to the Atlanta Balloon Festival at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton for two days of fun, including a kids zone with rock walls, a bounce house, trains, and more. Note: This event was rescheduled from the original date in June 2025. READ MORE

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

Roswell - FREE!
June 13-15, 2025
Dads play free mini golf on Father's Day weekend at The Fringe Miniature Golf Course.  READ MORE

Juneteenth Family Festival at Oakland Cemetery

Atlanta - FREE!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Attend the FREE annual Juneteenth Family Festival to honor Atlanta's African American pioneers and celebrate those still shaping the city.  The event includes family programming, featuring educational activities to explore African American history at Oakland, programming from Oakland’s Education team, and Kuumba Storytellers.   READ MORE

Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival

Downtown - FREE!
June 14 & 15, 2025
All weekend long Atlantans have the opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Families can view the parade, which starts at noon on Saturday, from The King Center on Auburn Ave NE to Piedmont Park.  READ MORE

RockFest at Tellus Science Museum

Cartersville
June 14 & 15, 2025
Gem and mineral dealers from across the country gather to display and sell their wares at Tellus Science Museum. Kids can see fossils, smash geodes, and buy rocks for their own collections. READ MORE

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

Downtown - FREE!
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Dads, get in the Game and celebrate Father's Day at the College Football Hall of Fame. On Sunday, June 15 (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

Slide City Water Park at Atlantic Station

Midtown
Select dates, June 19-29, 2025
Slide City Waterpark is a traveling waterpark coming to Atlantic Station for two weekends in June! READ MORE

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo

NW Atlanta
June 20-22, 2025
Gaming enthusiasts flock to Renaissance Waverly Hotel for the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo (SFGE). The three-day fan convention boasts over 300 full-sized arcade games, pinball machines, and console systems, along with tabletop gaming, vendors, special guest speakers and tournaments. They even have wrestling!  READ MORE

Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration in Acworth

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Saturday, June 21, 2025
The City of Acworth hosts a special concert in celebration of Juneteenth.  READ MORE

Summer Party at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Everyone is invited to celebrate the summer solstice at ABG's Summer Party, an  evening of glowing lanterns, live music and midsummer magic in the Garden. READ MORE

Atlanta International Night Market in Chamblee

Chamblee - FREE!
June 27 & 28, 2025
Families celebrate cultural diversity at the Atlanta International Night Market. This event will showcase different cultures, featuring art, music and food from around the world. Visitors may want to bring their own chairs and blankets. READ MORE

Kidz Bop at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Alpharetta
Saturday, June 28, 2025
The KIDZ BOP Kids are back in 2025 with their all new KIDZ BOP Live Certified BOP Tour.  Sing and dance along to today biggest BOPs live on the big stage including “espresso”, “HOT TO GO”, & “Dance Monkey."  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Cool River Tubing (launch field across the street)
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Georgia Veterans State Park
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
College Football Hall of Fame
Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Convention Center

About the Author

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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