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Science Fiction, Science Fact!
2021-03-06 - 2022-02-20 | Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville
Determine the technologies science fiction was able to predict, along with the amazing inventions created with science fiction. $15.95; ages 3-17, $11.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Candytopia Atlanta
2021-06-11 - 2023-01-01 | Buckhead Disco Kroger, 3330 Piedmont Rd. NE, Buckhead
Candytopia transports guests to an imaginative fantasyland with an immersive experience featuring art installations, sensory experiences and candy samples. $28; ages 4-12, $20; ages 3 and younger, free.

Review from May 2019:
Entering Candytopia is dramatic – a bit like the moment when Willy Wonka opens the doors to his famous chocolate factory. Candy is free for the taking, and a vision of kids on sugar highs might be the first thing that comes to your mind. However, this candy-themed adventure offers visitors much more than samples. My husband Scott and I took our three kids, Julie, 13, Johnny, 9 and Josie, 4, to Candytopia on a recent Sunday afternoon.
Once the large double doors opened, you are led into a room filled with elaborate sculptures made from candy of all kinds. There’s a fox made from 13,000 pieces of candy corn, and a dragon sculpted with thousands of red and pink gummies. The highlight of the first room, however, is a large clock that lowers from the ceiling filled with chocolates – which are up for grabs.
After stopping in the first room, guides urged us to tour the rest of Candytopia at our leisure. Each colorful and candy-themed room offers opportunities for play and also free candy for the taking. There are swings, see-saws, playhouses and a neon mirror maze. One room is filled with candy-sculpted portraits of iconic celebrities, characters or scenes, such as Steve Jobs, Mona Lisa, Willy Wonka and Madonna. The tour is one-way and you can’t return to previously visited areas, so make sure everyone in your group is ready before moving on.

Our favorite rooms, hands-down, were the confetti room and the marshmallow room. With rainbow confetti spouting everywhere, the confetti room is a fun surprise. The kids and I reclined on a large spinning circle while confetti rained on us. Thanks to the Candytopia app, we snapped some fun overhead photos. The marshmallow room is all about being a kid. Think huge ball pit but with foam marshmallows. We jumped in the marshmallow pit and threw marshmallows at each other.
Our whole family found Candytopia an enjoyable – and sweet – way to spend the afternoon. The exhibit is fun for all ages, but older kids who are into selfies and social media will especially enjoy the many photo opportunities. Your tour will end at the gift shop, so be prepared to make a purchase or two. Download the Candytopia app before you go for added “augmented reality” photo and video experiences.
– Kristy MacKaben

Virtual: Sounds of the West End
2021-08-17 - 2022-05-31
Sara Keith Studios
From the Alliance Theatre, take a trip to Atlanta’s historic West End with this performance based on “In the West End” by Will Power and R. Gregory Christie. $5; subscription package available.

Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab
2021-09-25 - 2022-05-08 | Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville
Join the fun of the educational, animated comedy series through interactive explorations of science, technology, engineering and math.

Downton Abbey: The Exhibition
2021-09-25 - 2022-02-28 | Perimeter Pointe, 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy. NE, Atlanta
Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images
Experience the history, fashion and settings of this six-season show in an immersive experience. Sept. 25-Jan. 17. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $36+; ages 14 and younger, free.

Picturing the South: 25 Years
2021-11-05 - 2022-02-06 | High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
Alec Soth
In 1996, the High commissioned photographers from across the world to capture the spirit of the American South, and this exhibition celebrates the project’s 25th anniversary. Reservation required. $16.50; ages 5 and younger, free.

Dino Safari
2021-11-19 - 2023-09-04 | North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Cir., Alpharetta
Dino Safari: A Prehistoric Adventure
Attention, budding paleontologists and dinosaur lovers: Dino Safari is for you! Located at North Point Mall, the walk-through adventure is both educational and fun. You’ll visit the various areas of Pangea to see about 30 dinosaurs. My 8-year-old loved reading the signs and learning about the various species, locations, and time periods of the “Age of the Dinosaurs.” The signs hold a lot of information but are presented and written in a kid-friendly way.
The lighting of the exhibit, as well as the sounds and movement of the dinosaurs, give the experience a realistic feel, especially for preschool-aged children. We saw younger kids having fun as they explored the hands-on experiences like digging for fossils, sliding down a dino tail, and playing games in the “fun zone” at the end of the exhibit.
Know Before You Go:
Once inside the exhibit, guests can stay as long as they like, but plan on spending about an hour at Dino Safari. The exhibit is on the upper level of North Point Mall. A timed ticketing system keeps each area from becoming too crowded, so families can get up close and personal with their favorite dinosaurs.
– Tali Benjamin
The Details
Dino Safari: A Walk-Thru Adventure
North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, dinosafari.com
Hours: Wed.-Thurs, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. 8 p.m.; Sun. noon-7 p.m.
Tickets: $13+; ages 2 and younger, free.

KAWS PRINTS
2021-12-03 - 2022-03-27 | High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
KAWS, NO REPLY
KAWS’s works include printmaking, painting, sculpture and more combining the world of design, popular culture and fine art. Reservation required. $16.50; ages 5 and younger, free.

PRISM: Winter Lights
2021-12-04 - 2022-01-31 | Woodruff Park, 91 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta
Artwork: Invasive, Gavin Bernard (2019). Photo by Justin Chan Photography.
This outdoor exhibit features light-based works by artists from around the country. Free.

Hidden Secrets Mysterious World of Caves
2021-12-04 - 2022-10-30 | Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville
Explore the mysterious subterranean world of caves with a cave reconstructions, and search for cave critters in the scavenger hunt. Advance ticket purchase encouraged. $17; ages 3-17, $13; ages 2 and younger, free.

Disrupting Design: Modern Posters, 1900-1940
2021-12-10 - 2022-04-24 | High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
Lucian Bernhard, Manoli
Explore art history with poster design showcasing typography and graphics to sell commercial products from the past. Reservation required. $16.50; ages 5 and younger, free.

The Curious Cardinal
2022-01-04 - 2022-05-31
Explore the natural habitats of Georgia with the curious cardinal, who showcases all the changes different seasons bring. This immersive theater experience is specifically for little ones.

Sifly Piazza: Sept. 21-Oct. 27. See website for showtimes. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4600. $12.50; ages 6-17, $5; ages 5 and younger, free.
MJCCA Zaban Park: Sept. 29, 10 and 11:15 a.m. 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody. 678-812-4010. $10; ages 2 and younger, free.

Virtual: Sit-In
2022-01-08 - 2023-05-31
Presented by the Alliance Theatre, this animated short celebrates the power of youth to change history as three friends learn about the sit-ins of the Civil Rights era. $5.

The Snowy Day
2022-01-14 - 2022-01-30 | Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta
Mesner Puppet Theater
Peter and his friends celebrate the first snowfall of the year with play, snowball fights and snow angels in this puppet musical based on Ezra Jack Keats’ story. Jan. 14-30. See website for showtimes. $22; ages 1 and younger, free.

The Obama Portraits Tour
2022-01-14 - 2022-03-20 | High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
See the official portraits of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. Reservation required. $16.50; ages 5 and younger, free.

Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites
2022-01-15 - 2022-05-30 | Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA
This exhibit features book-based experiences based on “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” “The Snowy Day,” “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” and more. Reservation required. $11.95-$22; ages 11 months and younger, free.

Shout! The Mod Musical
2022-01-21 - 2022-02-13 | The Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Ste. C, Tyrone
Five groovy gals navigate 1960s England with its music and style. Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 7 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. $35; ages 12 and younger, $15.

And I Must Scream: The Monstrous Expression of our Global Crises
2022-01-29 - 2022-05-15 | Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 South Kilgo Cir. NE, Atlanta
This show features photographs, sculptures, paintings, drawings and site-specific installations to depict corruption and human rights violations, displacement, environmental destruction, the pandemic and renewal. $8.

Celebrating Lunar New Year at The Atlanta Hawks Game
2022-02-01 19:30 (America/New_York) | State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Dr., Atlanta
The Atlanta Hawks will recognize the Lunar New Year with a variety of events. $15-$259+.

Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type
2022-02-02 - 2022-03-13 | Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta
Based on the children’s book, watch the barnyard animals show off their human-like skills in this puppet play. Sept. 3-28. See website for showtimes. $25.

A Knight's Tale
2022-02-05 10:00 - 13:00
Celebrate the new exhibit at Fernbank with themed activities. Reservation required. $24.95; ages 3-12, $22.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Stay Well Atlanta Community Vaccine Event
2022-02-05 11:00 - 15:00 | C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center, 3201 M. L. King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta
This drive-thru event will offer free drive-thru vaccinations, COVID-19 testing, health resources, a panel discussion and giveaways.

Atlanta Winter Beer Festival
2022-02-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta
Sample a wide selection of more than 150 beers, wines and ciders from homegrown Georgia breweries and others from across the country, eat food, and listen to live music. Ages 21+ only. $45-$60.

Toni Stone
2022-02-10 - 2022-02-27 | Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
Follow the legacy of Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in the Negro Leagues. Recommended for ages 14 and older. Feb. 10-27. See website for showtimes. $25-$78; ages 14-18, $10.

Soul Food in DeKalb: A Tasty History
2022-02-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Historic DeKalb Courthouse, 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA
Listen to chef Asata Reid and culinary historian Akila McConnell’s presentations on DeKalb’s food history before enjoying a prepared meal from Phenomenal Foods.

Love Stories of Oakland
2022-02-12 - 2022-02-14 | Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta
Enjoy a walk through Oakland’s Victorian garden cemetery as guides recount the loves of Atlantans of days past. Feb. 12-14. See website for times. $12-$16.

Symphonies in Scale: LICHENS
2022-02-12 - 2022-05-08 | Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta
This outdoor exhibit features images from Matthew Cicanese who has traveled the world for more than a decade to document lichens from all seven continents. Reservation required. $24.95; ages 3-12, $22.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Knights in Armor
2022-02-12 - 2022-05-15 | Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta
Explore the lives of European knights from the medieval and Renaissance periods through the Medieval Revival of the 19th century with armor, equestrian figures, paintings, weaponry and more. Reservation required. $24.95; ages 3-12, $22.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

P. Nokio: A Hip Hop Musical
2022-02-12 11:30 | Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 North Clayton St., Lawrenceville
This modern twist on the classic story of “Pinocchio” show master video game designer G.Petto becomes a father when one of his designs magically comes to life. $12.

Family Valentine's Party
2022-02-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA, 30005
Enjoy a live performance, meet Minnie and Mickey, stop by the Furkids puppy kissing booth, make crafts and more. Free; some activities extra.
