Fun Things to Do with Kids in Atlanta
Whatever the weather is doing, Atlanta has options. We track 85 places to take kids across the area, including museums & educational attractions (27), bounce & plays (22) and indoor playgrounds (11).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Atlanta. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Indoor activities for kids in Atlanta
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 42 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in Atlanta
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 8 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in Atlanta
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
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Popular places in Atlanta
CAMP is a family experience store designed for kids ages 2 to 10, combining immersive themed worlds with hands-on slime-making, crafts, and birthday party…
Marcus Theatres and Movie Taverns is a movie theater chain offering current showtimes and ticket booking for a wide range of films. Families can order food and…
Time to Escape Escape Rooms- Downtown offers themed escape room adventures in Atlanta, GA, featuring immersive settings like a pirate ship, a 1920s speakeasy, and…
Children's Museum of Atlanta is a hands-on museum in Atlanta, Georgia where children ages 0-8 can experience exploration and discovery through play. As a nonprofit…
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The National Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is an engaging cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s…
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A contemporary art center in Atlanta that offers free admission every day. The galleries present exhibitions featuring artists from Atlanta, across the United…
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Eclipso Entertainment is a family-fun venue in Atlanta, GA that offers immersive virtual reality experiences for groups and individuals. Visitors can expect an…
The High Museum of Art, founded in 1905 as the Atlanta Art Association, is the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States. With over 14,000 works of art…
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Atlanta?
We list 85 kid-friendly places in Atlanta, led by museums & educational attractions (27) and bounce & plays (22). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Atlanta for free?
8 of the places we list in Atlanta are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in Atlanta when it is raining?
There are 42 indoor places in Atlanta, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.