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Things to Do in Atlanta This Weekend With Kids: Snow Fun, Science, Schoolhouse Rock

Thrill to fun in the snow at Snow Island in Roswell. Photo courtesy of Lanier Islands
Thrill to fun in the snow at Snow Island in Roswell. Photo courtesy of Lanier Islands
1/8/20 - By James Smith

The holiday season has come to a close in Atlanta. But that doesn't mean the fun has to stop.

The city is brimming with activity on the first weekend back from holiday break. Enjoy snow tubing and more in Roswell, a museum afternoon in Atlanta, or perhaps a fun, family portrait session right in the downtown.

Back in Roswell, kids can enjoy a nature walk or perhaps a stage presentation of Schoolhouse Rock. (Who could ever forget "Conjunction Junction"?) A few holiday events remain if you just can't let go of the season, including train rides and light shows. 

Whatever you do, know your friends at Mommy Poppins Atlanta will be with you all through 2020.

Need more inspiration? See our rundown of 35 must-do things with kids in the Atlanta area. And remember, our events calendar is loaded with fun, family events through January and beyond. Sign up for our FREE newsletters to receive posts such as this right to your inbox.

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Learn history, grammar, science, math, and more at a live production of Schoolhouse Rock. Photo courtesy of the production
Learn history, grammar, science, math, and more at a live production of Schoolhouse Rock. Photo courtesy of the production

Things to Do in Atlanta With Kids All Weekend

Enchanted Woodland Trail: Gnome and Fairy Houses

Roswell
As the air chills and the trees lose their leaves, fairies and gnomes make their journey south and begin preparations to build their whimsical winter homes along Kingfisher Pond Trail. Bundle up and head out to the trail at Chattahoochee Nature Center. READ MORE

Schoolhouse Rock Live

Roswell
The pop culture phenomenon from 1970s TV takes to the stage with all the catchy musical numbers you remember. A nervous schoolteacher learns how to capture students’ imaginations with songs about history, civics, science, math, and grammar, including “Just a Bill” and “Conjunction Junction.” READ MORE

License to Chill at Snow Island

Roswell
Get your adrenaline fix at Snow Island, snow tubing along a 575-foot, eight-story-high Parrot Mountain slide, Take a spin around the ice rink, bounce in the inflatables at LandShark Landing, or just play in the snow. READ MORE

Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
Atlanta residents can experience a winter wonderland no matter the weather with real snow, tubing, and snowy playing at Snow Mountain. READ MORE

Skate the Station

Atlanta
The largest outdoor ice rink in the Southeast is back at Atlantic Station in time for the holidays. Skate the Station is offered daily through January 20, 2020, weather permitting. READ MORE

Holiday Ride-On Train

Atlanta
All aboard the Botanical Express. The popular children’s ride-on train is set to depart for a trip around the Great Lawn every Saturday and Sunday from November 16 to January 5. READ MORE
Enjoy Sensory Friendly Saturdays at the Atlanta Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
Enjoy Sensory Friendly Saturdays at the Atlanta Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum

Things to Do in Atlanta With Kids, Saturday, January 11

Apollo Interactive Exhibit at Fernbank Science Center - POSTPONED

Atlanta
Experience the interactive traveling exhibit that features one of the consoles from the Apollo Mission Control Room. Sit where the flight controllers did and imagine the feeling of anticipation as they guided the astronauts to their rendezvous with the moon and return to Earth. READ MORE

Sensory Friendly Saturdays at the Children's Museum of Atlanta

Atlanta
On the first Saturday of every month, the museum opens at 9am for families with children on the autism spectrum or children with sensory-processing disorders. READ MORE

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Atlanta
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
Enjoy interactive storytimes, art workshops, acting classes, and more at the Woodruff Arts Center. Photo courtesy of the center
Enjoy interactive storytimes, art workshops, acting classes, and more at the Woodruff Arts Center. Photo courtesy of the center

Things to Do in Atlanta With Kids, Sunday, January 12

Family Fun at the Woodruff Arts Center

Atlanta - FREE
Join the Woodruff Arts Center for interactive storytimes, art-making workshops, drop-in acting classes, music-making fun, and more. READ MORE

Design Club at Museum of Design Atlanta

Atlanta - FREE
The second Sunday of every month is Design Club Day at the Museum of Design Atlanta. Kids can make something they can wear, a magnet for the fridge, a work of art, and more. READ MORE

Photo Lab for Kids: Fun Family Portraits at Apple Store

Atlanta - FREE
Using an iPad Pro and iPhone, kids learn how to create unique family photos as a creative director. READ MORE

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