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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Free Outdoor Movies in Atlanta This Summer for Kids

Submitted by Elsa Simcik on Sun, 05/04/2025 - 11:03am

Purchase dinner from local restaurants or pack one from home for Duluth's summer movie series, Flicks on the Bricks. Photo courtesy of the event

Watching outdoor movies in Atlanta under the stars is an ideal summertime bucket list item. Moviegoers enjoy the cooler evening weather, a family-friendly flick, and best of all, FREE admission! These free outdoor movies in Atlanta and the surrounding suburbs last all summer long. Even better, you don't have to scour the internet trying to find outdoor movies in Atlanta because we've already done that. Dust off the picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy the show!

24 Best Things to Do in Atlanta May 2025 with Kids

Submitted by Elsa Simcik on Sun, 04/27/2025 - 8:15am

Georgia's State Fair promises carnival rides, children's attractions and carousels! Photo courtesy of the event

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, including Chastain Park Arts Festival, Decatur Arts Festival, and Alpharetta Arts Streetfest. Each of these outdoor events have interactive activities for kids in addition to local art for parents to purchase. Every weekend in May families can hit the Georgia Renaissance Festival, which has tons of things to do for kids. And what's May without the arrival of the Georgia State Fair?! At the end of the month, families enjoy a long Memorial Day weekend, with special celebrations like a spectacular laser light show at Stone Mountain Park!

Easter Weekend 2025 in Atlanta: Easter Egg Hunts, Earth Day Events, and More Top Things To Do

Submitted by Elsa Simcik on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 11:14am

Head to Avalon for Easter egg fun, with a Bunny cameo! Photo courtesy of Avalon

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

It's Easter weekend in Atlanta, when Atlanta families can hop around lots of fun Easter egg hunts, including Saturday's Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop, which features 90,000 eggs dropped by helicopter! Some of our other faves happening this weekend: Hop-a-Long Easter Egg Hunt in Alpharetta, Easter Egg Scramble in Brookhaven, and Grant Park's Easter Egg Hunt. Beyond Easter, kids can also celebrate our planet with Earth Day events this weekend, like Earth Day Fest in East Atlanta Village and Autrey Mill Nature Preserve's Earth Day Celebration. Check out even more things to do Easter weekend in Atlanta included below!

Easter Egg Hunts and More Best Things to Do in Atlanta April 2025 with Kids

Submitted by Elsa Simcik on Sun, 03/30/2025 - 11:45am

Hop into fun at the Easter Egg Hunt & Eggs-stra Special Needs Egg Hunt in Norcross. Photo courtesy of the event

From Spring festivals and Easter to Earth Day and Passover, there's lots of fun for kids in Atlanta this April!

We start April with spring break 2025 for most Atlanta students, and families who stay in town will have plenty of options for seasonal entertainment at Stone Mountain Park and Six Flags. Experience spring festivals both new, Panda Fest, and not-so-new, Atlanta Dogwood Festival (back for its 89th year at Piedmont Park!). And just when we thought April couldn't get any more "egg-citing," here comes Easter on April 20, 2025. Check out our list of Easter Egg Hunts in Atlanta and see below for our full list of fun, family-friendly events in April.

Best Spring Festivals in Atlanta for Kids and Families

Submitted by Elsa Simcik on Fri, 03/14/2025 - 10:28am

The Georgia State Fair promises carnival rides, children's attractions, live shows, concessions, a magic show, and more! Photo courtesy of the event

What's not to love about spring festivals in Atlanta? Dogwoods and cherry blossoms are in bloom; the weather is sunny and mild; and Atlanta has the best spring fairs! Since we know families love to hit up spring events (most of them are FREE!), we've gathered all the details for our favorite spring festivals in Atlanta. Pack up the kids, set them loose on the bouncy houses, get their faces painted, and enjoy spring in Atlanta!

St. Patrick's Day Parades and More Best Things to Do in Atlanta March 2025 with Kids

Submitted by Elsa Simcik on Fri, 02/28/2025 - 10:18am

Celebrate all things Irish at the Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo courtesy of the parade organizers

From Purim to St. Patrick's Day and the arrival of spring, March is a great time to get out and enjoy Atlanta!

As we spring forward into March, families can enjoy outdoor events like the Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade with floats, bagpipes, and lots of green! Purim falls in mid March this year and families have several events to choose from like the Purim Carnival with a Cause in north Atlanta and MJCCA's Purimpalooza. Fans of the Harlem Globetrotters have the opportuniy to see the awesome antics of the basketball stars in Duluth at Gas South Arena this month. Finally, nothing signals spring in Atlanta more than the annual Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, with live music, fun kids' zone, food, and more. Read on to see all of the family-friendly March events!

Presidents Day Weekend 2025: 16 Things To Do in Atlanta With Kids

Submitted by Elsa Simcik on Wed, 02/12/2025 - 11:20am

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey takes the stage at State Farm Arena this weekend. Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment

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

Presidents Day weekend in Atlanta means a day (or five) off from school, which could equal lots of family time. To keep everyone entertained and off screens, we've come up with 30 Fun Things to Do for February's Winter Break in Atlanta. Families celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend too, with events like the Brookhaven Sweetheart Dance and the I Love Music Valentine's Day Concert from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. We also LOVE that Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus is in town this weekend at State Farm Arena! Keep reading on for details on these and more events this Presidents Day weekend!

Best Affordable Summer Camps in Atlanta

Submitted by Elsa Simcik on Sun, 02/09/2025 - 9:02am

Kids can spend the day playing in the park at one of several camps across Gwinnett County. Photo courtesy of Gwinnett Park and Recreation

Finding affordable summer camps in Atlanta can feel like trying to find a unicorn. But unlike unicorns, these summer camps are out there! Check out our list of affordable summer camps in Atlanta — helping parents get the most out of their buck and helping kids have an awesome summer.

For this article, we've capped "affordable" summer camp cost at $250 per week or less for 2025. Luckily, Atlanta's suburbs and counties have awesome parks and recreation departments that offer parents lots of affordable camp options. Note: We will add more details as Atlanta summer camps release the 2025 information so stay tuned.

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