20+ Not-to-Miss May Events

Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade

We have you covered with the best family-friendly shows, exhibits and special events this month. Don’t miss our list of Mother’s Day events and brunches. Also check out our Guide to Spring and Summer Festivals and events for celebrating Memorial Day.

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Cinderella and Friends at Gas South Theater

Presented by the Buford School of Ballet, Cinderella prepares for her happily ever after by inviting some of her best princess friends to help her celebrate her wedding. May 3-5.

Fairy God Doctor at Aurora Theatre

The time lord from Doctor Who must work with an annoying Disney princess in this hilarious show. May 4.

Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival at Dallas Landing Park

Watch participants compete in colorful 40-foot long boats with the head and tail of a dragon in this high-energy race. May 4.

Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creature Power! at Fox Theatre

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with the Kratts brothers with this interactive experience. May 5.

Alice in Wonderland at Stage Door Theatre

This musical version of the tale takes you down the rabbit hole with Alice, the White Rabbit, Tweedle-Dee, Tweedle-Dum and more. May 10-12.

Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade at Adair Park

Show off your creativity with a gorgeous lantern to celebrate community at this beautiful parade traveling down the Westside Trail. May 11.

A Night at the Museum at Gas South Theater

Watch museum art and exhibitions come to life through dance with ALL STARS Performing Arts. May 11.

Good Neighbor Day Air Show at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day at this airshow event featuring warbird and biplane rides, aerial performances from Trojan Thunder and more. May 11.

Twilight Trek at Zoo Atlanta

Tour the Zoo at dusk, use night-vision technology, search for animals that you wouldn’t normally see during the daylight, and enjoy special activities. May 11, 16 and 24.

Alice’s Wonderland Returns at Atlanta Botanical Garden

See Alice and all of her wonderland friends as giant living plant sculptures at this outdoor exhibit. May 11-Sept. 15.

UPS Second Sunday at High Museum of Art

Special family-friendly programming includes art marking, performances and access to the permanent and special exhibits. May 12.

Backyard Campout at Swift-Cantrell Park

Camp under the night sky, play backyard games, explore discovery stations, eat s’mores and more. May 17.

Star Party at Tellus Science Museum

Shoot for the stars with a solar viewing in the Observatory, making mission medallions, designing a spaceship and more. May 18.

North Georgia Live Steamers at Georgia International Horse Park

Enjoy a miniature train ride on a smaller version of a real steam train. May 18.

Pop-in for Family Fun at Marietta History Center

Enjoy family fun activities themed around music. May 18.

Yaarab Shrine Circus and Fair at Jim R. Miller Park

See some of the greatest entertainment under the Big Top, including Motorcycles on a Wire, The Flying Clarkonians, the Hanneford Circus Giant Wheel of Destiny and more. May 18-27.