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4/2/25 - By Elsa Simcik

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

This weekend families flock to the Spring Festival on Ponce at Olmstead Linear Park for fine arts, a children's area, and yummy food and drinks. Another fun Atlanta festival this weekend? The inaugural Panda Fest at Atlantic Station celebrates Asian culture, including street food, handmade products, and a giant, inflatable panda. This is the first weekend of spring break for many Atlanta families, so it's a great time to visit attractions with special programming like Spring Fun Break at Stone Mountain Park and Spring Break at Six Flags, as well as the Atlanta Braves opening day. Check out more fun things to do this weekend with in Atlanta below!

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Kennesaw
April 3 - 13
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Earth Month at Children's Museum of Atlanta

Downtown
Opening weekend! April 3 - 29
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Acworth Easter Egg Hunt

Acworth - FREE!
Friday, April 4
Families have a blast at the The Acworth Easter Egg Hunt which includes over 50,000 eggs filled with toys, candy and prizes.  Activities start at 6:00 pm and kids ages 10 and under may participate.  READ MORE

Atlanta Braves Opening Day 2025

Northwest Atlanta
Friday, April 4
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Panda Fest at Atlantic Station

West Midtown
April 4- 6
Panda fest is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia. READ MORE

Family Saturday at High Museum of Art

Midtown
Saturday, April 5
Families head to the High on the first Saturday of each month to experiment, play, and make art in studio workshops and learn about art on view through gallery tours. READ MORE

Spring to Life Family Festival at Oakland Cemetery

Downtown - FREE!
Saturday, April 5
Celebrate spring with Oakland Cemetery at their annual Spring to Life family festival at Magnolia Square. The event is followed by the popular Run Like Hell 5K.  READ MORE

Free First Saturday at Dunwoody Nature Center

Dunwoody - FREE!
Saturday, April 5
Join Dunwoody Nature Center staff on a family walk around the property. Every month is a different theme.  READ MORE

Sandy Springs Lantern Parade

Sandy Springs - FREE!
Saturday, April 5
Families head to Morgan Falls Overlook Park for Sandy Springs' annual Lantern Parade. READ MORE

Acworth Art Fest

Acworth - FREE!
April 5 & 6
Shoppers head to downtown Acworth to browse paintings, folk art, photography, pottery, yard art, jewelry, and so much more. The event includes the popular Kidz Zone with creative children’s activities, as well as live entertainment and a yummy food court.  READ MORE

Spring Festival on Ponce

Midtown
April 5 & 6
The Spring Festival on Ponce is one of Atlanta's premiere arts and crafts festival, taking place this first weekend of April at Olmsted Linear Park. READ MORE

Spring FUN Break at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
April 5 - 13
During spring break week in Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park offers special entertainment (in addition to their regular attractions).  READ MORE

Spring Break at Six Flags Over Georgia

Austell
April 5 - 13
Thrill-seeking kids can spend their Atlanta spring break at Six Flags Over Georgia. From April 5 - April 13, the theme park is open daily. Guests can try out the newest ride--the Georgia Gold Rusher!  READ MORE

Day Out With Thomas at the Tennessee Valley Railroad

Chattanooga
April 5 - 13
Thomas the Train fans visit Chattanooga, TN to see the beloved tank engine and his pals. The event stops in at the Tennessee Valley Railroad for two weekends in a row in April. Tickets include a train ride on Thomas.  READ MORE

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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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