Fairy House Breakfast
2026-01-25 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell
Eat some of the same foods the fairies and gnomes would have for breakfast, explore the Enchanted Woodland Trail, and enjoy a special live animal encounter. For ages 4 and older. Reservation required. $30.

Wild Encounter: Petting Zoo Painters
2026-01-24 15:15 (America/New_York) | Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta
See how the talented “VanGoat” and “Baaahlo” create unforgettable paintings. Reservation required. Saturdays, 3:15 p.m. $75 per group of up to four people; Zoo admission not included.

Adventure Playhouse
2026-01-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Dad’s Garage, 569 Ezzard St. SE, Atlanta, GA, 30312
Ames Doyle
Join Quinn and playhouse pals as they explore new worlds, and kids in the audience will help build the world of the story, play characters and sing along. Jan. 17, 24 and 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28; and March 7, 3 p.m. $15.

Speedway Open House
2026-01-24 11:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | EchoPark Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton
Hardcore racing fans will love seeing the 1.54-mile track, enjoying games, interacting with special guests, behind-the-scenes access and more. Free admission.

Trains, Trains, Trains!
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-25 | Southern Museum, 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw
See an enormous train model display, and enjoy train-themed activities. Jan. 24-25, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $10; ages 3-17, $5; ages 2 and younger, free; Board the Caboose Experience, $5.

Jurassic Quest
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25 | Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy. SE, Atlanta
This dinosaur exhibit includes life-size dinosaurs, an interactive Raptor Training Experience, meeting baby dinosaurs, themed bounce houses, fossils and more. Jan. 23-25. See website for schedule. $28.08-$91.24.

Palefsky Collision Project MLK Day Performance
2026-01-19 15:00 (America/New_York) | Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
Casey Ford
Presented by the Palefsky Collision Project, this staged reading honors Martin Luther King Jr. with “Blaze,” a reimaging of their summer performance. Reservation required. Free admission.

MLK Day Game
2026-01-19 13:00 (America/New_York) | State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Dr., Atlanta
Be a part of this annual tradition celebrating the legacy, influence and life of Dr. King, and watch the Atlanta Hawks take on the Milwaukee Bucks. $57+.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Art & Film Celebration
2026-01-19 13:00 (America/New_York) | City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs
This family-friendly event features interactive art projects and a film designed to celebrate, educate and share the teachings of Dr. King. Free admission.

Annual Martin Luther King Day Parade
2026-01-19 11:00 (America/New_York) | Gwinnett Justice Center, 75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville
Organized by the United Ebony Society, this parade celebrates the legacy of Dr. King with the theme “Rise Up, Stand Up for the Dream.” Free admission.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 at Atlanta History Center
2026-01-19 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA
Join Atlanta History Center to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta and beyond. Reservation required. Free admission.

NAACP DeKalb MLK Jr. Parade
2026-01-19 10:00 (America/New_York) | Stonecrest, New Black Wall St., Stonecrest
The NAACP DeKalb County branch presents this annual parade. The parade starts at New Black Wall Street and ends at the Mall of Stonecrest. Free admission.

City of Dunwoody’s MLK Jr. Day of Service
2026-01-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Brook Run Park, 4575 N. Shallowford Rd., Dunwoody
Volunteer opportunities across Dunwoody.

MLK Day 5K: Let Freedom Ring
2026-01-19 09:00 (America/New_York) | First Baptist Church of Doraville, 5935 New Peachtree Rd., Doraville
Diverse groups in the community celebrate the holiday in the spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood with fellowship and fitness. $35-$45.

Martin Luther King Day Celebration and Day of Service
2026-01-19 08:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee St., Acworth
The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department will host a community breakfast, Unity Walk and service project.

Free Admission Day Presented by FedEx
2026-01-17 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | National Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta,, GA
Commemorate the life and legacy of MLK with free admission and family-friendly activities, including scavenger hunts, book readings and more. Registration required.

Pop-In for Family Fun
2026-01-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot St., Marietta
Enjoy different themed activities for families every month on the third Saturday.

MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1
2026-01-17 07:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | South Peachtree Creek Trail, S. Peachtree Creek Trail, Decatur
Celebrate community, social change and fitness with this run. $30+.

Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
2026-01-17 - 2026-01-19 | The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta
Explore the life and legacy of MLK with special activities, including writing thank you cards, a birthday parade, watercolor portraits and more. Advance ticket purchase required: $19.95; ages 11 months and younger, free.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Days of Service 2026
2026-01-17 - 2026-01-19
Volunteer with Trees Atlanta at areas around metro Atlanta for a hands-on service project. Registration required. Jan. 17-19. See website for schedule and locations. Free admission.

Teen Takeover
2026-01-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta
For ages 13-17, teens will love exploring exhibits, viewing a film in the Giant Screen Theater, completing hands-on activities and more. $10-$12.

Teen Spotlight: High School Musical
2026-01-15 - 2026-01-18 | Woodstock Arts, 8534 Main St., Woodstock
Jock Troy and brainiac Gabriella audition for their high school’s musical, disrupting the status quo. Jan. 15-16, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 17, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 18, 2:30 p.m. $17-$20.

2026 King Holiday
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-19 | The King Center, 449 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta
Honor King’s legacy with interactive experiences, a virtual book reading, community awards, a service project and more. Reservation required. Jan. 12-19. See website for schedule, locations and pricing.

UPS Second Sunday at the High Museum of Art
2026-01-11 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
Enjoy free admission to see the art in the galleries, music by a local DJ and drop-in art making. Due to high volume on UPS Second Sundays, access to special exhibitions is not guaranteed.

Family Night Hike
2026-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell
Explore the sights and sounds of the forest at night. Reservation required. $15.

Lawrenceville Symphony Orchestra: New Year’s Concert
2026-01-10 17:00 (America/New_York) | Aurora Theatre, 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville
Enjoy a night of bold American flair in this program of iconic works. $28.70-$39.30.

The Magic Gateway
2026-01-10 | 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Avenue, Atlanta
This family magic show is packed with mind-bending tricks, big laughs and audience participation as you help a young space magician on a quest. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Nov. 29, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Jan. 10, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $33+; ages 12 and younger, $26+.

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl FanFest
2026-01-09 14:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard, Atlanta
Marvin Gentry via Abell Images
Presented by Lion Clubs International, this giant indoor fan experience features interactive attractions like punting, passing and kicking games, obstacle courses, live entertainment, Pep Rallies with cheerleaders, bands and mascots, and more. Free admission.

The Sleeping Beauty
2026-01-08 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at City Springs, 237 Johnson Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs
This timeless fairy tale comes to life with international ballet stars, hand-painted sets and exclusive costumes. $64-$128.

Atlanta Boat Show
2026-01-08 - 2026-01-11 | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta
Discover the joy of boating with new boats and marine products for sale, boating activities, education and more. Jan. 8-9, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15-$17; ages 12 and younger, free.
