20+ Not-to-Miss June Events
Summerfest / Debra Thibodeaux
Summer is here! We have you covered with the best family-friendly shows, exhibits and special events this month. Don’t miss our list of Father’s Day events. Also, check out our guides to Juneteenth, festivals, shows, exhibits, concerts and outdoor movies.
Southern Surf Slam at Lake Lanier Olympic Park
This fun event celebrates all things surf and sport with entertainment, a wake surfing competition, food trucks and more. June 27-29.
Kids Night Out at Zoo Atlanta
Enjoy a night off while kids experience a wildly fun and educational evening at the Zoo with an after-hours tour, games, activities, crafts and a pizza dinner. June 29.
Roswell Summer Puppet Series at Roswell Cultural Arts Center
These exciting puppet shows will feature five performances. Through July 13.
Summer at the Rock at Stone Mountain Park
Enjoy the season of summer with fun-filled attractions, special entertainment and the Summer Light Show. Through July 28.
Past events:
Celebration Kickoff: 25 Years of Pandas at Zoo Atlanta
Kick off a summer of celebration and highlight this incredible legacy with cultural performances, educational activities and more. June 1.
Hot Wheels Legend Tour at Walmart Buford
From flashy exotic cars to muscle cars and hot rods, see the best of Atlanta’s car culture, and cast your vote for the car you want to see immortalized into a Hot Wheels die-cast toy car. June 1.
Butterfly Festival at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Celebrate all things butterflies with live butterflies, pollinator experts and educators, playing in the Migration Game, live entertainment and more. June 1-2.
Civil War History Day at The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History
View living historians, including a beekeeper, leather stamper, soap maker and drum duo. June 8.
Twilight Tots at Zoo Atlanta
For ages 5 and younger, enjoy a mini tour of the Zoo, stopping along the way to sing songs, hear animal stories and dance like an animal. June 8.
RockFest at Tellus Science Museum
This annual rock show features geology-themed activities and experiences with beautiful jewelry, fossils and mineral specimens. June 8-9.
Summerfest at Virginia-Highland
Celebrate the season of summer with live bands, great art, delicious food and more at this neighborhood festival. June 8-9.
UPS Second Sunday at High Museum of Art
Enjoy free admission to see the art in the galleries, music by a local DJ and drop-in art making. June 9.
Art Gone Wild Artist Market at Zoo Atlanta
This wild art festival features a curated variety of handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, wall art and more to support local artists. June 15.
Pop-in for Family Fun at Marietta Museum of History
Enjoy themed cultural activities about Cobb County. June 15.
Family Fun Safety Days at Cobb County Safety Village
Wear a firefighter hat, hop into a squad car, ring the firetruck bell, tour Sparky’s House and more at this event promoting safety. June 18.
Adventure Cubs at Zoo Atlanta
Learn about turtles and tortoises through a game, craft, story and sing-a-long. June 20.
Rise and Dine with the Animals at Zoo Atlanta
Enjoy a continental breakfast with an exclusive early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day. June 22.
Atlanta Children’s Film Festival in Metro Atlanta
Join in two weeks of fun and educational activities, including film screenings and workshops for kids, teens, families and industry professionals, as well as showcasing films produced by youth and adult filmmakers from around the world. Through June 23.
