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11/7/19 - By Katie LS

From celebrating Native American culture to seeing the sun set from Panola Mountain: here are the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta with kids.

Enjoy the beautiful sunny weather this weekend in Atlanta by celebrating Native American culture at the annual four-day festival at Stone Mountain Park - visit on Saturday afternoon or Sunday to check out the dance and drum competitions. Or head up to Cumberland to sample some of the best coastal cuisine at the Georgia Seafood Festival.

For active kids, the Moonlight Hike up Panola Mountain promises to be a treat - enjoy views of the sunset on the way up, and toast s'mores when you're there. Atlanta bookworms can take a look at Sunday Storytime at the Little Shop of Stories, or visit the Coretta Scott King Book Award 50th Anniversary events at Decatur and Stonecrest Libraries.

Read on for all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta with kids. And if you need to stop for a bite to eat while you're out and about, check out our post on the Best Restaurants in Atlanta Where Kids Can Play While Parents Eat to find the perfect spot.

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Native American Festival and Pow Wow at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
The Native American Festival and Pow-Wow presents various aspects of Native American culture hosting groups from across the US and Central America. READ MORE

Coretta Scott King Book Award 50th Anniversary Exhibition

Lithonia
The Stonecrest Library presents the Coretta Scott King Book Award 50th Anniversary Exhibition. READ MORE

Sesame Street Live "Let's Party"

Duluth
The friends from Sesame Street are live with their interactive show “Let’s Party”. READ MORE

Macy's Pink Pig Train Rides

Lenox Square Mall
Macy’s Pink Pig train ride returns to Lenox Square Macy’s rooftop parking lot. READ MORE

Things to Do on Saturday

Georgia Seafood Festival 2019

Atlanta
The Georgia Seafood Festival is a celebration of Coastal Georgia cuisine. A general admission ticket offers 5 seafood samples from the festivals chef purveyors, a cocktail for adults and access to the festivals entertainment offerings; which include live music and games related to Georgia's agricultural and fishing industries. There will also be a culinary competition where Atlanta's top chefs complete for a coveted slot in the World Food Championship. READ MORE

Moonlight Mountain Hike

Stockbridge
Hikers will enjoy sunset in Atlanta during a Moonlight Mountain Hike of Panola Mountain. READ MORE

Coretta Scott King Book Award 50th Anniversary Celebration

Decatur
DeKalb County Library will host a special morning in celebration of the Coretta Scott King Book Award 50th Anniversary. READ MORE

Georgia Veterans Day Parade and Festival

Atlanta
Spend your Saturday afternoon honoring Veterans at the 38th Annual Atlanta Veterans Day Parade and Festival. The Parade begins at 11:11am in downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street, south of Ralph McGill and Ivan Allen Blvd. It ends on Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Following the parade is the Veterans Day Festival at Pemberton Place near the World of Coca Cola (12:30- 2:30pm). The festival will feature vintage military vehicle displays and a performance of classic rock and country tunes by the 116th Army Band. Blankets and lawn chairs are suggested. Please note that area streets may start... READ MORE

Things to Do on Sunday

Happy Hair by Mechal Renee Roe Storytime

Decatur
Happy Hair will be the featured book for Sunday storytime at Little Shop of Stories. The storytime will be lead by the author/illustrator, Mechal Renee Roe.  READ MORE

Family Fun Festival at Woodruff Arts Center

Atlanta
Woodruff Arts Center brings the arts alive with quarterly Family Festivals. READ MORE

Chess Club

Alpharetta
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