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We have you covered with the best family-friendly shows, exhibits and special events this month. Also, don’t miss our guide to St. Patrick’s Day Events.

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Peter Pan at Roswell Cultural Arts Center

From Atlanta Dance Theatre, go on a ballet adventure to view this classic children’s tale. March 28-30.

It’s Electric! at Aurora Theatre

Watch educational and entertaining experiments with Big Thinkers’ Science Exploration. March 29.

Spring Downtown Classic Car Cruise at Logan Farm Park

View cool cars from around the city. March 29.

Music for the Very Young: The Tortoise and the Hare at High Museum of Art

Music meets storytelling in this 45-minute performance featuring actors and musicians from the Atlanta Symphony. March 29-30.

Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures at Fernbank Museum

Explore Southern Mexico’s indigenous traditions with this breathtaking exhibit bridging Mexican culture and contemporary art as you walk through WildWoods. March 29-Aug. 3.

Milo the Magnificent at Center for Puppetry Arts

Using innovative puppetry, Milo presents a variety of magic tricks, but sometimes, they don’t go as planned! Through March 30.

Women’s History Month at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Explore the work and accomplishments of women in a variety of fields, including Black fashion designer Zelda Wynn Valdes, Queen of Country Dolly Parton and more. Through March 31.

Orchid Daze at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Enjoy thousands of beautiful orchids at this annual exhibit. Through April 13.

The Atlanta Fair at Old Turner Field – Grey Lot

Kick off spring with classic carnival games, mouth-watering fair food, thrill rides and more. Through April 13.

Dino Fest at Stone Mountain Park

Experience dinosaurs up and close and personal with Dinosaur Explore, a lighted dinosaur themed parade, a dinosaur Drone & Light Show and more. Through April 20.

EcoTinker Science Stations at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Visit interactive stations to sharpen your investigative skills. Through May 31.

Dinosaur at Alliance Theatre

Find out how even the simplest day-to-day task can turn into an epic dinosaur-filled adventure.  Through May 4.

Past events:

Touch-A-Truck at Adams Park

Get up close to big trucks, heavy construction equipment, cool cars and specialty vehicles. March 1.

Twilight Trek at Zoo Atlanta

Experience the zoo in a new way with an after-hours tour using the latest research technology to discover what animals do when humans are away. March 1.

Firebird at Gas South Theater

Presented by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, step into the mystical world of this ballet woven with the threads of Russian folklore. March 1-2.

Blacktop Playground: Improv for Kids at Aurora Theatre

Watch hilarious scenes come to life based on suggestions from kids in the audience. March 8.

Roswell Dance Starz Presents Wonderland at Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Step into this whimsical world inspired by “Alice in Wonderland” with ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip hop. March 8.

Superhero Science Night at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Dress up as your favorite superhero to learn how superheroes use science with their powers. March 8.

Swan Lake at Gas South Theater

Watch this imaginary world come to life on stage with beautiful music, costumes and scenery, as presented by Northeast Atlanta Ballet. March 8-9.

Flying into the Future at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Explore science and nature with STEAM activities, including learning about flying animals, testing your tinkering skills, making crafts and more. March 9.

UPS Second Sunday at High Museum of Art

Enjoy special family-friendly programming with art-making activities, performances and access to exhibits. March 9.

Touch-A-Truck at Decatur High School

Kids can come touch, explore and see their favorite trucks or equipment on wheels, including dump trucks, fire trucks and more. March 15.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Cultural Arts Center

Go on an interactive adventure based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” for ages 3-10. March 15.

Living Wild: Reptiles, Amphibians and Arachnids at Fernbank Museum

Dive into the world of all thing creepy, crawly and cool with interactive activities and educational adventures. March 15.

Pop-in for Family Fun at Marietta History Center

Enjoy activities and crafts themed around learning about Women’s History. March 15.

From Screen to Stage at Mount Pisgah Church

Come dressed as your favorite movie character to hear Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra perform music from “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter” and more. March 15.

Swan Lake at Gas South Theater

Presented by North Atlanta Dance Theatre, watch Odette and her friends, who have been turned into swans by Von Rothbart, defeat his evil scheme. March 15-16.

Galapagos George at Center for Puppetry Arts

Journey to Galapagos Island to meet George, the last tortoise of his kind. Through March 16.

Fiddler on the Roof Jr. at MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre

Presented by Jerry Habima Theatre, this Broadway classic features Tevye, a poor dairyman, trying to marry off his five daughters. Through March 16.

The Little Mermaid at Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University

The Gainesville Ballet Company presents this storybook ballet following the tale of an adventurous mermaid. March 21-23.

Folktale Festival at Dunwoody Nature Center

Experience nature through the immersive folktales of regional storytellers, a farmyard, educational experiences and arts and crafts. March 22.

Butterfly Lantern Parade at Jess Lucas Park

This event features food vendors, live music, local art vendors, a craft station and more. March 22.

Atlanta Science Festival in Atlanta

Celebrate all things science with this festival. Through March 22.

Harlem Globetrotters at Gas South Arena

Watch incredible athletes perform dunks, alley-oops, long shots and more with exciting and fun challenges. March 23.

John Lawless Family Concert Series: Just Jazzin’ Around at Ackerman Hall

Explore this quintessential American musical art from through a lively and interactive concert.  March 23.

The SpongeBob Musical at Legacy Theatre

SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save their undersea world when a volcano threatens to erupt and destroy it. Through March 23.

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