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Become immersed in holiday magic with evenings full of festive music, millions of dazzling lights nd more at Stone Mountain Christmas. Photo courtesy of Stone Mountain
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10/30/22 - 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 (with hay rides, a petting zoo, and live music) and Candler Park Fall Fest (with an artists' market, food trucks, and kids area). Kids are jumping (literally) for joy this November because Bounce the Mall will be at the North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville for the first three weekends in November —try the inflatable ninja course, enormous slides, and the largest ball pit on the planet. By mid month it's holiday time with popular light shows like Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, Stone Mountain Christmas, and new this year, Shine Light Show, a dazzling drive-thru display in Lawrenceville. 

Since we're on the topic of holiday fun, go ahead and book those Polar Express and Holiday Train Rides Near Atlanta. We also have a handy list of the Best Advent Calendars for Kids and Teens for 2022, so the holiday countdown can begin. Find even more November fun in our Fall Fun Guide for Atlanta Kids!  

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so check it often. 

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The IllumiNights lantern festival opens at Zoo Atlanta.Photo courtesy of the zoo
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Top Things to Do in Atlanta with Kids this November

IrishFest Atlanta

Roswell - November 4 & 5, 2022
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

The Fans Strike Back: Star Wars Exhibition

Doraville - Daily starting November 4, 2022
Star Wars fans go crazy over this exhibition, featuring more than 600 official items from the Star Wars Universe collected by fans and displayed for fans.Visitors immerse themselves in a galaxy far, far away and see photos, posters, costumes, figures, and models of different types and sizes.  READ MORE

Taste of Kennesaw

Kennesaw - Saturday, November 5, 2022
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

Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival

Chastain Park - November 5 & 6, 2022
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

Bounce The Mall at N. GA Premium Outlets

Dawsonville - Weekends, November 5-20, 2022
Swim in a 10,000-square-foot pool of plastic balls, try 600 feet of obstacle course, and enjoy giant slides, bouncers, and more at Bounce the Mall.  READ MORE

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Puppet Show

Midtown - Daily starting November 9, 2022
Children delight in seeing this classic tale played out in puppet form at the Center for Puppetry Arts this holiday season.  READ MORE

Georgia Veterans Festival at The Battery

Northwest Atlanta - Saturday, November 12, 2022
Families can observe Veterans Day at The Woodruff Arts Center. The family-friendly event includes over 40 exhibits from Veterans Service Organizations, and equipment displays from The National Infantry Museum   READ MORE

Harvest Festival

Lawrenceville - Saturday, November 12, 2022
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, artists plus fun and games for kids, like a train, petting zoo and pumpkin painting.  READ MORE

Stone Mountain Christmas

Stone Mountain - Daily starting November 12, 2022
Stone Mountain Park celebrates the magic of Christmas with music, lights, live shows, and visits from familiar holiday-season friends.  READ MORE

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown - Nightly starting November 12, 2022
One of Atlanta’s favorite holiday light displays returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. READ MORE

Candler Park Fall Fest

Candler Park - November 12 & 13, 2022
One of the most popular events in Candler Park and the surrounding metro Atlanta area, the Fall Fest has an artist market, food trucks, and live music. Candler Park Fall Fest features an awesome children's area called Kidlandia.  READ MORE

Georgia Festival of Trees

Downtown - November 19-27, 2022
Celebrate the happy holiday season with beautiful trees, live entertainment, children's games and crafts, and of course, Santa! Attendees enjoy delicious local food and fun shopping for Christmas. READ MORE

Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia

Austell - Daily starting November 19, 2022
Starting the weekend before Thanksgiving and going through January 3, 2024, 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

License to Chill at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands

Buford - Daily starting November 19, 2022
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

The Lighting of Avalon

Alpharetta - Sunday, November 20, 2022
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

IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta - Nightly starting November 21, 2022
IllumiNights: A Chinese Lantern Festival is back at Zoo Atlanta! The lanterns—hand-crafted by Chinese artisans—create a wonderland for zoo visitors to enjoy.  READ MORE

Lights of LIFE at Life University

Marietta - Nightly starting November 24, 2022
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

Atlanta Christkindl Market

Buckhead - Daily starting November 25, 2022
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.  READ MORE

Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza

Midtown - Saturday, November 26, 2022
Beloved Disney Junior characters team up with favorite Marvel superheroes live on stage for a concert-style show with singing, dancing, and acrobatics. The show features favorite songs from hit Disney Junior series, as well as new original music. READ MORE

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