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4/30/23 - By Elsa Simcik

From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, we'll be finding fun things to do all month long—May the 4th be with you!

Head outdoors this May in Atlanta for sunshine, warmth, and opportunities for kids to get out their wiggles. Families flock to free art festivals in May like Chastain Park Arts Festival, Decatur Arts Festival, and Alpharetta Arts Streetfest. Each of these outdoor events have fun, interactive activities for kids in addition to cool, local art for parents to peruse. Another category of family events we're stoked about? Immersive experiences, like two new ones in Atlanta —Art of the Brick Immersive Experience (a must for LEGO lovers) and Immersive Disney Animation (a must for Disney lovers). Every weekend in May families can hit the Georgia Renaissance Festival, which has tons of things to do for kids.

We've been hitting up all the Atlanta attractions so we can bring our readers the scoop on what to see and do! Check out our posts on Tiny Doors ATL and Truist Park and The Battery for Atlanta Braves Fans. Find more May fun with our Atlanta Spring Bucket List, which includes Best Spring Festivals and Fairs in Atlanta. 

We’re always adding more events to our Atlanta family activity calendar, so don’t forget to check it frequently. Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters.

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This summer celebrate Callaway Gardens with fireworks every Saturday night through mid-July. Photos courtesy th gardens.
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Best Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids this May

Georgia State Fair

Hampton - Through May 7, 2023
Georgia's State Fair promises carnival rides, children's attractions and carousels, live shows, concessions, a family magic show, a petting zoo, and more. It all takes place at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton. READ MORE

Georgia Renaissance Festival

Fairburn - Weekends through June 4, 2023
Huzzah, the Georgia Renaissance Festival is here! Time for turkey "legges," jousting, games, rides, and the artisan market. READ MORE

Art of the Brick Immersive Experience Atlanta

Doraville - Through June 30, 2023
Art of the Brick Atlanta is an exhibit featuring LEGO creations by Nathan Sawaya. Accompanied by music and 3D mapping, guests will view over 70 sculptures throughout several immersive galleries.    READ MORE

Immersive Disney Animation Atlanta - Canceled

Buckhead - May 1 - September 30, 2023
Dive into an immersive Disney experience like no other. Giant screens will play scenes from classic movies, a gazillion bubbles will fall from the ceiling, and light-up bracelets will set the mood for each room. READ MORE

Decatur Arts Festival

Decatur - May 5-7, 2023
Celebrate art in Decatur all weekend long with this FREE event put on by the Decatur Arts Alliance. Families enjoy an ArtWalk on Friday night, a festival on Saturday (complete with a kids' fest), and more artsy fun on Sunday.  READ MORE

Backyard Campout in Kennesaw

Kennesaw - May 6 & 7, 2023
Families experience the great outdoors at this event put on by Kennesaw Parks and Rec. Campers play games, listen to professional storytellers around a campfire and watch the movie Shrek. READ MORE

Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival

Roswell - May 6 & 7, 2023
Parents and kids flock to this two-day outdoor festival in Roswell to check out paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more. Families also enjoy music, food trucks and performances.  READ MORE

Super Spring Saturdays

Bogart - May 6, 13, & 20, 2023
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

May-Retta Daze

Marietta - May 6 & 7, 2023
Folks head to the historic Marietta Square for this two-day festival which features art, music, food and a kids' zone.  READ MORE

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival

Acworth - May 12 & 13, 2023
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

Chastain Park Arts Festival

Buckhead - May 13 & 14, 2023
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 - May 13 & 14, 2023
Kids and grownups are sure to enjoy the Dunwoody Art Festival, including food, face painting, children's activities, shopping, and of course, lots of art.  READ MORE

Marietta Greek Festival

Marietta - May 19-21, 2023
Enjoy music, dancing, and Greek food at this beloved festival. Kids will enjoy the section with children's activities.  READ MORE

Northeast Atlanta Ballet presents Frozen, The Ballet

Duluth - May 19 & 21, 2023
Audiences are in awe over the pagentry of Northeast Atlanta Ballet's performance of Frozen, based on the Hans Christian Anderson story of The Snow Queen.  READ MORE

Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show

Midtown - May 20 & 21, 2023
It's the first live show for The Heelers and fans of the Bluey animated series are excited. Audience members will see Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli as they’ve never seen them before. The show includes puppets, live actors and music. READ MORE

Memorial Day Weekend at Callaway Gardens

Pine Mountain - May 26-28, 2023
Visitors to Callaway Resort and Gardens during Memorial Day weekend can catch the Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament plus enjoy three nights of fireworks.  READ MORE

Memorial Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain - May 26-29, 2023
Families head to Stone Mountain Park Memorial Day weekend to honor our troops at this four-day event. Visitors can enjoy Stone Mountain Park's attractions during the day and stay for the NEW Lasershow Spectacular at night, or opt just to do the Lasershow. Following the show, spectators will be treated to a patriotic fireworks finale.  READ MORE

Alpharetta Arts Streetfest

Alpharetta - May 27 & 28, 2023
Families flock to the Grove at Wills Park (behind the Alpharetta Community Center) for the popular Alpharetta Arts Streetfest. Enjoy face painting, games, and crafts while checking out art, jewelry, and other wares from local artists. READ MORE

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