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Treat mom to a fabulous Mother's Day weekend in Atlanta! Photo by author
Treat mom to a fabulous Mother's Day weekend in Atlanta! Photo by author
5/7/25 - By Elsa Simcik

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

The main event of Mother's Day weekend is...MOM! If mom is into art, we've rounded up several art festivals on Mother's Day weekend in Atlanta -- head to the Dunwoody Art Festival or Chastain Arts Festival. These beloved Atlanta festivals offer activities for adults and kids (bounce houses, face painting, arts & crafts). Moms with sons can spend some quality time at the Sandy Springs Mother Son Dance; outdoorsy moms head to the Chatthoochee Nature Center for its annual Mother's Day Family Canoe Trip; and sporty moms can spend a few hours at the Chik-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame.

It's not too late to book a Mother's Day Brunch at an Atlanta restaurant that mom (and kids) will love. We love mommies at Mommy Poppins! 

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Friday, May 9, 2025
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Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival

Acworth
May 9 & 10, 2025
The Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival is back at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. The event is free, but patrons can purchase taster tickets and a voting ticket to sample the competition. READ MORE

Gabby's Dollhouse Meet-and-Greet at CAMP

Dunwoody
May 9-11, 2025
Grab 2+ tickets for this event and get 1 FREE with code WOWMOM!  Head to CAMP for 30 minutes of smiles, laughs, and hug attacks. Meet Gabby, snap a magical photo, and have tons of fun with the CAMP Counselors!  READ MORE

Georgia State Fair

Hampton
Opening weekend! May 9 -18, 2025
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Carter's Flower Pop-Up at Buckhead Landing

Buckhead- FREE
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Swing by Carter's at Buckhead Landing on Saturday, May 10th from 12pm – 4pm for a complimentary mini bouquet for the mom, gran, or auntie in your littles' life. READ MORE

Home by Dark Concerts at Brooke Street Park

Alpharetta - FREE
Saturday, May 10, 2025
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OMG Food Festival at Atlantic Station

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Saturday, May 10, 2025
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Sandy Springs Mother Son Dance

Sandy Springs
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Moms and sons dance the night away on Mother's Day eve. The event features dancing, games, snacks, refreshments, and prizes. Each boy will also receive a souvenir photo and a goody bag. READ MORE

Super Spring Saturdays at Washington Farms

Bogart
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Take a drive to Bogart, GA (about 1.5 hour drive from Atlanta) to Washington Farms for Super Spring Saturdays! Kids will have the time of their lives on the farm with jumpy pads and slides, a petting zoo, paintball, wagon rides, and ziplines, just to name a few. The farm features lots of yummy food for sale!  READ MORE

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May 10 & 11, 2025
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Chastain Park Arts Festival

Buckhead- FREE
May 10 & 11, 2025
With 185 local artists showcasing their talents at the largest public parks in Fulton County, the Chastain Park Arts Festival is serious about art. Visitors can check out and shop for paintings, glass designs, sculptures and jewelry. Kids will enjoy the children's area and the food trucks.  READ MORE

Dunwoody Art Festival

Dunwoody - FREE
May 10 & 11, 2025
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Sweet Auburn Springfest

Historic Sweet Auburn - FREE
May 10 & 11, 2025
Visitors head to the historic Sweet Auburn District to celebrate the neighborhood that is home to the Martin Luther King Jr., National Historic site. Festival goers enjoy food, live music, and a kids' zone.  READ MORE

Alice's Wonderland at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown
Opening weekend! May 10 - September 14, 2025
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole as a new story of larger-than-life plants blooms in Atlanta’s Urban Oasis. Alice’s Wonderland features 38 larger-than-life sculptures in seven installations inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless tales, plus Shaggy Dog and the now-iconic Earth Goddess. READ MORE

Mother's Day Family Canoe Trip at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Roswell
Sunday, May 11
Book a spot for the Mother's Day Family Canoe event at Chattahoochee Nature Center. Perfect for beginners and young family members (ages 5 and up), participants learn paddling strokes from trained staff members. The staff provides equipment and supervises races on Beaver Pond.  READ MORE

Mother's Day at Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame

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Sunday, May 11, 2025
Head to the Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame this Mother's Day. Sponsored by Home Depot, moms receive complimentary admission to the museum from 10am-5pm and a mimosa. Additionally, the first 50 moms get a special gift card to Home Depot. READ MORE

Mothers Day at Aurora Cineplex

Roswell
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Moms gets a free Aurora bakery treat on Mother's Day. Aurora will be open 10am-8pm for movies, and mini golf on Mother's Day. READ MORE

Mother's Day at Halcyon Forsyth

Alpharetta - FREE
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Celebrate Mom with a fun day at Halcyon. Start with brunch at one of Halcyon's restaurants and then enjoy activities on the village green. READ MORE

UPS Second Sunday at the High

Midtown - FREE
Sunday, May 11, 2025
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

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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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