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Start 2026 with furry performers at Mutts Gone Nuts, a showcase of the most talented, hysterical four-legged performers! Photo courtesy Mutts Gone Nuts
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12/30/25 - By Elsa Simcik

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

It's New Year's Eve weekend of 2025, which means it's the last call for popular holiday events like Lights of LIFE in Marietta and Holidays at the Georgia Aquarium. On New Year's Eve, families welcome 2026 with plenty of kid-friendly (i.e. early) events like Zoo Year's Eve and Noon Year's Eve at Skyline Park. This weekend also brings other fun for animal lovers like Repticon in Lawrenceville and Mutts Gone Nuts in Sandy Springs. 

However you choose to celebrate, have a happy New Year from everyone here at Mommy Poppins!

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Enjoy the final days of Holidays at Georgia Aquarium this weekend. Photo courtesy of Georgia Aquarium
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Things To Do New Year's Eve Weekend in Atlanta

Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park

Dunwoody - FREE
Through December 31, 2025
Families love this free month long light display at Brook Run Park. This year's theme is Cosmic Wonderland.  READ MORE

Holiday Lights at Veteran's Park in Canton

Canton
Through Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Families drive through a 2-mile-long light show at Veterans Park located in Canton. Holiday Lights at Veterans Park has two drive-through tunnels, animated Christmas displays, and more than 2 million lights. READ MORE

Lights of LIFE at Life University

Marietta
Through December 31, 2025
A drive-through holiday light showcase awaits at Life University. In addition to the magical display, a petting zoo, train rides, and pony rides are available for children. READ MORE

New Year's Bubble Bash at Children's Museum Atlanta

Downtown
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Kids and parents can party into 2026 during the day at the Children's Museum of Atlanta. Visitors enjoy dancing, games, a DJ, and crafts (party hats and noisemakers!). Kids also make their own bubbles to ring in the new year!  READ MORE

Kids' Early New Year's Eve at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stone Mountain Park counts down to 2026 with the Christmas Drone & Light Show at 8 PM, including NEW this year- Fire Drones! Then, countdown to the New Year early at 9 PM with music, dancing, a magical snowfall, and fireworks! READ MORE

New Year's Eve Family Par-tee at Fairway Social

Alpharetta - FREE
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Fairway Social Alpharetta with the family and free arcade games, back-9 play, hot cocoa & s’mores available for purchase and an 8PM countdown with a mini ball drop!  READ MORE

New Year's Eve Bash at The Battery

NW Atlanta - FREE
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The Battery hosts a New Year's Eve celebration that has something for everyone. The Early Innings party, geared towards families, starts at 6pm and wraps up at 8pm with an inflatable baseball drop.  READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve at Skyline Park

Midtown
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Skyline Park welcomes families for a special Noon Year’s Eve celebration on the Roof at Ponce City Market. Ticket includes admission, unlimited access to boardwalk games, mini golf, Heege Tower, 3-story slide, and Complimentary Hot Chocolate (while supplies last). READ MORE

Zoo Year's Eve

Grant Park
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Midnight is for adults, but Zoo Year’s Eve is for kids! Kids and parents enjoy a wild and wonderful family-friendly celebration to ring in the New Year at Zoo Atlanta.  READ MORE

Holidays at Georgia Aquarium

Downtown
Through January 2, 2026
Visit Georgia Aquarium during the holidays and experience a completely transformed atrium with festive music, winter-inspired projections, and the 40-foot live tree. Holiday fun includes a daily tree lighting and holiday-themed dolphin presentations.  READ MORE

Kids Workshops at Home Depot

Various locations - FREE
Saturday, January 3, 2026
On the first Saturday of each month, Atlanta-area Home Depot locations offer free in-person kids' workshops.  READ MORE

Repticon Atlanta

Lawrenceville
January 3 & 4, 2026
Reptile enthusiasts gather at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds for all-things reptile. Visitors come to buy, sell and see reptiles. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.  READ MORE

Mutts Gone Nuts: Unleashed

Sandy Springs
Sunday, January 4, 2026
See a dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers, in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! READ MORE

Holidays in the 'Haven

Brookhaven - FREE
Through January 4, 2026
Holidays in the 'Haven transforms Brookhaven Park into a winter wonderland. The event includes Rudolph's Rink, movie nights, arts and crafts, food trucks and Grinch games. READ MORE

Noel Magic Light Show at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Hampton
Through January 4, 2026
Drive through this huge holiday light show at Atlanta Motor Speedway, synchronized to Christmas music for all ages. READ MORE

Skate the Sky on The Roof at Ponce City Market

Sandy Springs
Through January 4, 2026
Skate among the stars on The Roof at Ponce City Market! "Skate the Sky" features a 3,500-square-foot ice skating rink overlooking the City of Atlanta atop PCM's rooftop terrace.  READ MORE

Cirque du Soleil LUZIA

West Midtown
Through January 25, 2026
LUZIA chronicles the encounters of a parachuted traveler with the culture, nature and mythology of a dreamlike land inhabited by a mystifying menagerie of characters.  READ MORE
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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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