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Immerse yourself in holiday magic with evenings full of festive music, millions of dazzling lights, and more cheer at Stone Mountain Christmas. Photo courtesy of Stone Mountain
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10/27/24 - By Elsa Simcik

November brings plenty of things to do, as Atlanta gears up for holidays from Veterans Day to Thanksgiving and full steam ahead to Christmas. Don't miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Atlanta this November!

November in Atlanta means lots of fall fun with outdoor festivals like Lawrenceville Harvest Festival and Chastain Park Arts Festival. Kids have a chance to see their favorite Sesame Street characters in Sesame Street Live: Say Hello at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, November 16. Then suddenly, it's holiday time with tree lightings and popular events like Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden and Stone Mountain Christmas. We are especially excited about this year's Georgia Festival of Trees because it features the return of our old friend, The Pink Pig! 

Our Atlanta Fall Guide is full of ideas for family fun in November like farm destinations and cool getaways. We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so check it often. Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters! 

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Celebrate the beauty of nature in winter at Garden Lights Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Photo courtesy of the gardens
Celebrate the beauty of nature in winter at Garden Lights Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Photo courtesy of the gardens

Top Things to Do in Atlanta with Kids this November

Xfinity Movie Series at The Battery

NW Atlanta
Fridays through November 30, 2024
Families bring blankets and chairs to the plaza at The Battery weekly in October and November to watch an outdoor, kid-friendly movie. No outside food or drink allowed but attendees can purchase food from nearby Battery restaurants and have a picnic.  READ MORE

Chomp & Stomp

Cabbagetown - FREE
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Head to Cabbagetown for the annual Chomp & Stomp chili festival on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Families will devour chili, as well as enjoy bluegrass live music, drinks, and lots of fun. READ MORE

Taste of Kennesaw

Kennesaw - FREE!
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Parents head to the Taste of Kennesaw for the food—over 40 restaurants with yummy samples—while kids prefer the children's area with inflatables, slides, a rock wall, and a train.    READ MORE

Dia de los Muertos Festival at ASO

Midtown - FREE
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Celebrate our departed loved ones and Mexican-American culture at this family-friendly festival with live Mariachi music; traditional dancers; ofrendas; stilt walkers; interactive photo booths; food trucks; and children's area with face painting, storytelling, and games with prizes READ MORE

Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival

Chastain Park - FREE!
November 2 & 3, 2024
Visitors enjoy fine art and crafts, a children’s area, and local food and beverage concessions including gourmet food trucks. Local acoustic musicians enliven the atmosphere. READ MORE

IrishFest Atlanta

Roswell - FREE!
November 8-10, 2024
IrishFest Atlanta shows off the culture of Ireland right here in the South. The party starts with music and dance workshops (pre-registration required) and then leads into free public performances of artists, musicians, and family activities. READ MORE

Georgia Veterans Day Parade

Midtown - FREE!
Saturday, November 9, 2024
The Annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade takes place in Midtown Atlanta along Peachtree Street. This is the destination for all citizens to come together and honor our Veterans and Active-Duty Military. READ MORE

Lawrenceville Harvest Festival

Lawrenceville - FREE!
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Kids and parents descend on the Lawrenceville Lawn for a fun-filled Saturday featuring all things festive and fall-themed. Harvest Fest brings together live entertainment, a marketplace, a pie-eating contest, plus fun and games for kids, like a train and petting zoo.  READ MORE

Stone Mountain Christmas

Stone Mountain
Select days starting November 9, 2024
Stone Mountain Park celebrates the magic of Christmas with music, lights, live shows, and visits from familiar holiday-season friends.  READ MORE

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Puppet Show

Midtown
Select days starting November 13, 2024
Children delight in seeing this classic tale played out in puppet form at the Center for Puppetry Arts this holiday season.  READ MORE

IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta

Grant Park
Select nights starting November 14, 2024
IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival is back at Zoo Atlanta! The lanterns create a wonderland for zoo visitors to enjoy.  READ MORE

Cosmic Sleigh Ride by World of Illumination

Marietta
Nightly starting November 15, 2024
Take a trip through a cosmic sleighride in this holiday lights extravaganza. World of Illumination welcomes families in their own cars to ride through Six Flags White Water as it is transformed into a land filled with out-of-this-world magic.  READ MORE

Glow Light Show

Lawrenceville
Nightly starting November 15, 2024
Glow Light Show returns this holiday season at Coolray Field beginning Nov. 15 and running through Dec. 29. Don’t miss the Atlanta area’s most popular, budget-friendly light show the whole family can enjoy!  READ MORE

Sesame Street Live "Say Hello" at Cobb Energy Centre

NW Atlanta
Saturday, November 16, 2024
The friends from Sesame Street are live with their interactive show “Say Hello” READ MORE

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown
Nightly starting November 16, 2024
One of Atlanta’s favorite holiday light displays returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. Expect new music and choreography with more vertical lights than ever.  READ MORE

Paw Patrol Live! at Gas South Arena

Duluth
November 16 & 17, 2024
The team of pups are coming to Duluth for PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure.” This all-new live stage show picks up where Paramount Pictures’ #1 box office hit PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie left off, promising a high-stakes super-powered adventure for fans of all ages.  READ MORE

License to Chill Snow Island at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands

Buford
Daily starting November 16, 2024
License to Chill Snow Island is a seasonal amusement park at Lake Lanier Islands that features one of the fastest snow tubing hills in North America. It includes winter-themed carnival rides, an ice skating rink, fire pit with s’mores, and specialty winter drinks and snacks. READ MORE

Neon Brush Kids Workshop

West Midtown
November 16 & 17, 2024
At Neon Brush, parents and kids discover the magic of neon painting in a one-of-a-kind art experience. With paints that glow in the dark, stencils to spark imaginations, and family-friendly tunes to set the mood, guests will be painting, laughing, and creating unforgettable memories together. Everyone leaves with a colorful creation that’s uniquely yours.  READ MORE

The Lighting of Avenue East Cobb

Marietta - FREE!
Friday, November 22, 2024
For the first time, Avenue East Cobb is having their very own tree lighting with fun activities leading up to the countdown. READ MORE

Atlanta Christkindl Market

Buckhead & NW Atlanta - FREE!
Daily starting November 22, 2024
Atlanta parents and kids get to visit this authentic German marketplace in Buckhead Village all season long. The Atlanta Christkindl Market features holiday items, as well as German food, treats, drinks, and more. Santa will be there for photos!  READ MORE

Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia

Austell
Daily starting November 23, 2024
Starting the weekend before Thanksgiving and going through January 5, 2025, Six Flags Over Georgia gets into the holiday spirit. Families enjoy photos with Santa, hot chocolate, beautiful light displays, and of course, all of the thrilling Six Flags rides.  READ MORE

Winter Wonderland at Fernbank

Atlanta
Daily starting November 23, 2024
During the holidays at Fernbank, museum visitors enjoy winter traditions from across the globe READ MORE

Georgia Festival of Trees

Duluth
November 23 - December 1, 2024
The Georgia Festival of Trees is back in a new location (Gas South Convention Center in Duluth) and with a special guest - The Pink Pig! Celebrate the holiday season with beautiful trees, live entertainment, children's games and crafts, and of course, Santa!  READ MORE

The Lighting of Avalon

Alpharetta - FREE!
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Families head to Avalon, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, for a day full of holiday activities. The festival kicks off at 2pm with an ice-skating performance followed by the opening of the rink to the public.  READ MORE

Lights of LIFE at Life University

Marietta
Nightly starting November 28, 2024
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

Cirque du Soleil's "'Twas the Night Before" at The Fox

Midtown
Starting November 29, 2024
Cirque du Soleil reimagines a Christmas classic in ‘Twas The Night Before..., a family show perfect for the holiday season! READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
Westside Cultural Arts Center
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Gas South Convention Center