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Georgia State Fair, Disney on Ice, Fall Festivals, and More Things to Do this Weekend in Atlanta with Kids

The McNair High School marching band entertains the crowd during the East Atlanta Strut parade. Photo courtesy East Atlanta Strut
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9/24/25 - By Elsa Simcik

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

Fall is in full swing and with it comes awesome Atlanta events like the Georgia State Fair, with fun rides, yummy food, and live shows. Disney fans jump for joy as Disney on Ice: Jump in! comes to Gas South Arena this weekend. (FYI, the skaters are performing EIGHT shows!) Folks in East Atlanta will strut their stuff on Saturday at the annual East Atlanta Strut, a celebration of the funky neighborhood's culture and personality. And enjoy lots of fall festivals this weekend, including fun ones in Midtown, Alpharetta, and Duluth. Read on for more family-friendly fun in Atlanta! 

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Fall Family Festival at Bright Horizons

Various Locations - FREE
Thursday, September 25
Bright Horizons is bringing fun, friends, and family together at its fall festival. Meet other families, get to know the Bright Horizons community, and participate in hands-on fall activities. Everyone is welcome. READ MORE

Kiwanis Coweta County Fair

Newnan
Final weekend! Through Sunday, September 28
Folks visit this fair for the rides, the food, the livestock, and especially the amazing shows. Among the kid-friendly acts are a science demo, a kids rock concert, a princess concert, and a reptile show. Check the website for the full schedule of entertainment.  READ MORE

North Georgia State Fair

Marietta
Final weekend! Through Sunday, September 28
The North Georgia State Fair is back with all the rides, shows and food families love. The fair has a mega slide and a petting zoo too.  READ MORE

Disney on Ice: Jump in! at Gas South Arena

Duluth
September 25-28
Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy will take you on a journey through unforgettable moments, powered by a Magical MousePad. Discover thrilling adventures from Zootopia, Inside Out 2, and the all-new Moana 2. Relive the timeless tales of Toy Story, Frozen, and Encanto, and the dazzling Disney Princesses. And hold on tight as Stitch grabs the Magical MousePad and shakes things up!  READ MORE

Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta

Buckhead
Opening weekend! September 25 - October 31
Included with LEGO Discovery Center admission, families can experience all the regular fun plus participate in Halloween-themed activities like the LEGO Halloween 4D movie, costume parades, cool Halloween builds, and back this year: A POTION KITCHEN EXPERIENCE!  READ MORE

Groovin' on the Square at Colony Square

Midtown - FREE
Friday, September 26
Colony Square offers live musical performances in The Plaza on the last Friday of the month from April to October. READ MORE

Movies on the Green Series in Tucker

Tucker - FREE
Friday, September 26
At Movies on the Green, families are invited to the greenspace on Church Street from May to August for a fun family movie night. The public is welcome to set-up beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a scheduled 7p.m. start time for the movie.  READ MORE

Blue Stone Arts and Music Festival

Sandy Springs - FREE
September 26 & 27
The Blue Stone Arts and Music Festival returns to City Springs district with an artist market, live music (headliners Lit on Friday and Rumours, A Fleetwood Mac tribute band, on Saturday) on multiple stages and even a kids' zone and sports zone.  READ MORE

Georgia State Fair

Hampton
Opening weekend! September 26 - October 5
Georgia's State Fair promises carnival rides, children's attractions and carousels, live shows, concessions, a family magic show, a petting zoo, and more. It all takes place at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton. READ MORE

Fall Fun at Cagle's Farm

Holly Springs
Opening weekend! September 26 - November 2
Families can pick out the perfect pumpkin, conquer a corn maze, watch pig races, see a sheepdog herding demonstration, and visit farm animals at Cagle's Farmily Farm. Smaller kids enjoy Micah's Mini Maze and the water trough bubbles, while parents love all the photo ops next to the antique tractor.  READ MORE

East Atlanta Strut

East Atlanta- FREE
Saturday, September 27
Folks can participate in this East Atlanta tradition or just watch. Either way, families have fun celebrating the neighborhood's arts, culture and personality. The strut takes place all over East Atlanta. See the map for details on how to watch.  READ MORE

Peachtree Corners Concert Series

Peachtree Corners - FREE
Saturday, September 27
The free concerts on Peachtree Corners Summer Concert series are popular among residents. Families head to Peachtree Corners Town Green on the second and last Saturday of May-October for this fun, free event.  READ MORE

Peachtree City Dragon Boat Race and International Festival

Peachtree City - FREE
Saturday, September 27
The Peach State Dragon Boat Academy hosts this small-boat fundraiser festival featuring 200m races on the scenic waters of Lake Peachtree. The festival includes a kids' zone, food and cultural performances.  READ MORE

Fall Festival at Avalon

Alpharetta - FREE
Saturday, September 27
Celebrate the start of the season at Avalon’s first annual Fall Festival. Bring the whole family to enjoy a morning filled with face painting, festive crafts, a bounce house, photo-ops, and plenty more autumn-inspired activities. READ MORE

Howl-O-Weenie in Dunwoody

Dunwoody - FREE
Saturday, September 27
This dachshund-focused event is full of fun with costume contests, local vendors, food trucks, beverages, and plenty of dachshund excitement. It’s a can’t-miss event in support of a mission to rescue and rehome deserving doxies. READ MORE

Your State Parks Day

Georgia - FREE
Saturday, September 27
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites are encouraging citizens to volunteer for a variety of projects on Saturday, September 27. In return, volunteers enjoy free admission to more than 60 state parks and historic sites across Georgia.   READ MORE

Harvest at the Station

West Midtown - FREE
Saturday, September 27
Celebrate the return of fall! Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin painting, and Kilwin's caramel apples.  READ MORE

Duluth Fall Festival

Duluth - FREE
September 27 & 28
Duluth residents look forward to this huge festival every year. The festival includes booths, food, carnival rides and live entertainment. It all kicks off with a parade on Saturday morning.  READ MORE

Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival

Old Fourth Ward- FREE
September 27 & 28
This popular arts festival includes fine arts, arts and crafts, a children's play area, local food and beverage concessions, and live music at Historic Fourth Ward Park.  READ MORE

Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival in Canton

Canton
September 27 & 28
Riverfest in Canton features arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, music, plus a children’s area with games, bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and miniature train rides. Sports fans can relax in the tailgating area with live broadcasts of football games.  READ MORE

Sweet Auburn Music Fest

Downtown - FREE
September 27 & 28
Sweet Auburn Music Fest: "Where the food is good and the music is great!" This annual urban music festival held in Atlanta brings together a diverse range of music, food, and vendors to create a vibrant and inviting atmosphere for all attendees. READ MORE

Kids Club Day at The Braves Game

NW Atlanta
Sunday, September 28
Kids Club Sundays are now Kids Club Days in 2025. Activities include a parade, face painting, giveaways, kids run the bases and more! READ MORE

Sunday in the Park Festival at Oakland Cemetery

Grant Park
Sunday, September 28
Atlanta’s most unique festival returns to historic Oakland Cemetery for its 47th year! Inspired by the Victorian tradition of spending a leisurely day in the cemetery, Oakland’s iconic Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs festival blends history, live music, and family fun in one unique experience. READ MORE

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Elsa Simcik
Elsa Simcik has been freelance writing for 20-something years, covering a hodgepodge of fields--health & fitness, human interest stories, and even dating. After becoming a mom she segued into writing for local magazines and websites, focusing on parenting, fun things to do with kids, and travel. The travel part is fun, but not as glamorous as it sounds, because it's traveling with kids. Still, she'll take it.
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