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Underwater adventures await at the Georgia Aquarium. Photo courtesy of the aquarium

Great Things To Do Indoors with Atlanta Toddlers and Preschoolers

1. Explore the Ocean Floor - Dunwoody

Engage all the senses with a visit to Disney's the Little Mermaid x Camp Atlanta. The one-hour experience allows guests to go on a scavenger hunt, watch a mermaid show, and visit King Triton's throne -  all at the bottom of the ocean!

2. Lego Discovery Center - Buckhead

Build with Duplo bricks at this newly renovated facility at Phipps Plaza. There's also a pirate ship to climb, rides, and a 4-D movie.

3. Georgia Aquarium - Downtown

Kids can swim with the fishes (or at least imagine doing so) at the aquarium.

4. Virginia Highland Books - Virginia-Highland

This independent bookstore in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood offers a weekly storytime for kids on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am. 

5. Check out the Local Library - Various Locations

Many local libraries offer free and engaging storytimes for little ones including Atlanta Fulton County Library System, Cobb County Public Library, Dekalb County Public Library, and more.

6. Little Shop of Stories - Decatur

This Decatur mainstay continues to entertain kids of all ages. Little Shop of Stories offers its famous storytimes and circle times every week.

7. Run, Jump, and Climb Indoors - Various Locations

Even if it's raining outside, you can still let your little ones burn off energy at these fun indoor playgrounds and play spaces. 

8. Discover Slime - Buckhead

Everyone loves slime so you might as well introduce your older preschoolers (age 4 and up) to it at Sloomoo Institute. Your kids can make a huge mess while someone else does the cleanup!

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Get up close and personal with the "residents" of Zoo Atlanta. Photo courtesy of the zoo

Great Things To Do Outdoors with Atlanta Toddlers and Preschoolers

9. Stone Mountain Park - Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain offers exciting activities for toddlers and preschoolers including Summit Ride, Dinotarium, and even a special toddler section at Sky Hike. Don’t miss Stone Mountain Christmas during the holidays. 

10. Farmers Markets - Various Locations

Toddlers and preschoolers can sample different fruits and vegetables at these farmers' markets across the city. Many offer a kids' area with a playground and green space for running around.

11. Tiny Doors ATL - Various Locations

Make it a scavenger hunt to locate all 21 Tiny Doors ATL. The 7-inch tall public art displays by Karen Anderson Singer will spark creativity in youngsters. 

12. Atlanta Botanical Garden - Midtown

The 30-acre Atlanta Botanical Garden features a 40-foot canopy walk and a children's garden. Sign up for Garden Playtime and Garden Grooves, which combine art and music with nature. In the fall, kids can trick-or-treat during Scarecrows in the Garden.

13. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve - Johns Creek

At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, kids can see chickens, a rabbit, and reptiles such as snakes and turtles. Sign up for Preschool Adventures, held most Tuesdays during the school year, for a craft-making activity tied to a nature theme.

14. Fairy Trail - Roswell

During the winter months, spend toddler time on the Chattahoochee Nature Center's Enchanted Woodland Trail, featuring creative fairy homes and whimsical objects.

15. Atlanta Beltline - Old Fourth Ward, Midtown

Atlanta toddlers and preschoolers love running/scootering/biking across the 22 miles of Beltline that weaves its way throughout the most beloved intown neighborhoods.

16. Tiny Toons - Austell

Treat your child to their first roller coaster ride in the Tiny Toons section of Six Flags Over Georgia.

17. Make a Splash - Various Locations

Little ones love splash pads since they don't get their head completely underwater. Splash around at one of many great Atlanta spraygrounds and splash pads on a hot day. 

18. Zoo Atlanta - Downtown

Visit the animals, from alligators to zebras, with elephants and panda bears in between, in their natural habitat at Zoo Atlanta. Check out Twilight Tots for an after-hours experience. 

19. Explore an Intown Neighborhood - Decatur and Virginia-Highland

If you're raising a super hip toddler, explore the Virginia-Highland and Decatur neighborhoods with playgrounds, restaurants, and shops. Be sure to wander in and find the perfect book at Brave+Kind Bookshop, a neighborhood bookstore dedicated to kids. 

20. Go out to the 'Burbs - Alpharetta

Located north of Atlanta, the entire family will love Halcyon with shopping, restaurants, and the Village Green, featuring a giant sandbox, outdoor concerts, and events such as Halcyon Kids Club. 

21. Hit the Swings - Various Locations

When the weather is warm, take your preschooler to one of these toddler playgrounds with age-appropriate slides and equipment. Afterward, stop at an ice cream shop sure to help kids cool off. 

22. Pick Fresh Fruit - Various Locations

Georgia is the "Peach State" so head out with your little ones on a peach-picking adventure. You can also pick strawberries, blueberries, and apples all around Atlanta!

23. Lantern Parade - Old Fourth Ward

Make lanterns and walk in this art scene parade, which is fast becoming an Atlanta tradition. Check out the activities calendar for more festivals around Atlanta.

24. Butterfly Center - Callaway Gardens

Head to Callaway Gardens and visit the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, where over 1,000 butterflies flutter freely in the conservatory. 

25. Take a Hike - Various Locations

Hit one of these stroller-friendly hikes so you and your toddler can breathe fresh air and get a healthy dose of Vitamin D.  

26. Go on a Hayride - Various Locations

When Autumn arrives, it's time to go on a hayride. Many offer petting zoos, slides, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches for more toddler and preschooler entertainment.

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Kids can learn AND play at the Children's Museum of Atlanta. Photo courtesy of the museum

Museums and Learning for Atlanta Toddlers and Preschoolers

27. Atlanta History Center - Buckhead

Kids can pet the sheep, chase a chicken, or moo with the cows as they learn about life on the Smith Family Farm at the Atlanta History Center. In addition to a scavenger hunt on the 33-acre grounds, the museum offers Toddler Storytime on the first Wednesday of every month for kids ages 1-5. 

28. Southeastern Railway Museum - Duluth

Cultivate a love of trains in your child with a visit to the iconic Southeastern Railway Museum. Little kids will especially enjoy its Second Thursday Pre-School Program.

29. Unleash your Inner Artist - Midtown

Create with your inner artist during the High Museum's Toddler Thursdays. Held in the Greene Family Learning Gallery, the weekly toddler art program includes touring the galleries before participating in a hands-on project.

30. Explore the Natural World - Druid Hills

Atlanta toddlers and preschoolers enjoy the immersive NatureQuest exhibit with a clubhouse and virtual river at  Fernbank Museum of Natural History. There's more to explore outdoors with WildWoods and Fernbank Forest.  

31. Puppets and More Puppets - Midtown

Treat your kids to a show at the Center for Puppetry Arts, which includes a complementary Build-a-Puppet workshop. Afterward, take a tour of the museum to make the puppets a little less scary for little ones.

32. Hands-On Play - Downtown

Kids can learn through the power of play at Children's Museum of Atlanta. You'll find plenty of areas for little ones to learn, grow, and climb in the treehouse, Toddler Zone, and fishing pond. Kids ages 1-5 particularly love the museum's Building Block's Preschool Playtime held most weekday mornings during the school year. 

33. Sign up for a Class - Multiple Locations

You don't have to be school-age to participate in swimming, art, music, and other enriching classes. These classes designed specifically for preschoolers and toddlers will offer something to satisfy your child's curiosity.  

34. Introduce Kids to the Dramatic Arts - Midtown

The Alliance Theatre offers many opportunities for young kids to explore the dramatic arts. Little ones up to age 2 will enjoy Babies Off-Book while those under age five can attend a special performance at the Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young. 

35. Science Fun - Cartersville

While on a day trip, visit the Tellus Science Museum with dinosaurs, gemstones, and a model train. Toddlers get a fun introduction to science in My Big Backyard play area while older preschoolers may enjoy one of the shows in the planetarium.

36. Gaze at the Stars - Druid Hills

Stand in awe as you see the stars through one of the largest telescopes in the Southeast at Fernbank Science Center. Free viewing times occur every Thursday and Friday evening (weather permitting). You can also catch planetarium shows here during the daytime.

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The Atlanta Botanical Garden alights with seasonal colors during Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. Photo courtesy of the garden

Holiday Experiences for Atlanta Toddlers and Preschoolers

37. Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree

Head to one of these Christmas tree farms to let your little one pick out the perfect tree. Enjoy the fresh pine scent and being outdoors during the colder months.

38. Garden Lights, Holiday Nights - Midtown

Come winter, Atlanta’s best holiday light show, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, takes center stage at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Check out these drive-through light shows if you want to see Christmas lights while staying in the car. 

39. All Aboard! - Multiple Locations

Kick off the holiday season with a Polar Express train ride. In many cases, tickets for children under age 2 are free!

Sporting Experiences for Toddlers and Preschoolers

40. Atlanta Braves at Truist Park - Atlanta Battery

Cheer on the hometown Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Arrive before the game and visit Hope & Will’s Sandlot, the kids' zone inside the ballpark. Stay late and explore Atlanta Battery.

41. Road Races With the Atlanta Track Club - Various locations

Run with the Atlanta Track Club. Most races include a 50-meter dash for kids younger than 5, who can enter free of charge.