Atlanta’s Best Adventures for Families & Kids

With the winter months’ arrival, it’s a good idea to have some memorable ways to bust boredom, build new skills, and be creative. Atlanta is filled with fun, exciting, and inspiring things to do. From diving into learning all about sea life to kid-friendly adventures spread around our vibrant city, from days too cold to play outdoors to staycations, Atlanta is the city to experience first. Don’t miss these awesome places to go. Check out yearly family memberships if available and enjoy the benefits of these hometown happenings and happy places to play.

Sloomoo Institute – Sloomoo is a hands-on, immersive experience kids will beg you to go back again. Slime reigns as one of the most fun mediums for kids, and a bit gooey, you can count on a fabulous time and never a dull moment. Sloomoo co-founders, Karen Aronoqitz and Sara Schlesser, fell in love with slime and created this fast-growing phenomenon around the country with their Sloomoo Institute, celebrating the amazing one and only slime. As they share it with the world, The Sloomoo mission is to deliver, smiles, joy and an interactive experience that lets kids touch everything in sight. Kids will make their own slime, experience all the types, scents, and sensations of this colorful hands-on universe of slime. Located at: 3637 Peachtree Road NE. Suite D Lower-Level Atlanta, GA 30319 www.sloomooinstitute.com

Georgia Aquarium – From a whale of a good time to learning about aquatic creatures, kids will love to dive into the endless wealth of extraordinary experiences at Georgia Aquarium. From swimming with majestic whale sharks to sleeping under the sea and special events the whole family can enjoy, the Aquarium offers experiences that are unique and unforgettable. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, marine enthusiast, or taking advantage of a residential pass, there is an endless list of must-do activities to add to your Georgia Aquarium bucket list. Check out the Georgia Aquarium with your family and kids and celebrate the ocean in motion and have a sea-sensational experience. www.georgiaaquarium.org

Atlanta History Center – Families are raving about this immersive, multi-sensory experience at the Atlanta History Center Buckhead. With museum admission or family membership, plan a day that includes a timed spot into the Goizueta Children’s Experience, an exciting, new, 5,000 square-foot space at Atlanta History Center Buckhead. Kids can experience the city through play, exploration and storytelling and enjoy their playground, history and celebrate Atlanta. www.atlantahistorycenter.com

Take A Playground Tour – Enjoy the parks and green spaces around Atlanta and surrounding areas. It’s easy to find playgrounds online with rubber ground surfaces, plus ones with imaginative play structures that are free and fun but bundle up when it’s cold. Kids love to kick and throw a ball and enjoy a year-round green space ready for kids who want to enjoy fun on the run. Bring some bubbles to blow, a picnic, and explore all the playgrounds around Atlanta that kids adore. Check out Brook Run Park in Dunwoody, Chastain Park in Buckhead, Morgan Falls Overlook Park, Abernathy Greenwood Park North in Sandy Springs, and fabulous options in Marietta, Alpharetta, Smyrna and beyond. Ask other parents for their favorites in their neighborhoods and have the time of your kid’s life at no cost.

Visit Puppetry Arts – The Puppetry Arts Center is an exciting adventure into the world of puppets and puppeteers. Their live shows, workshops, exhibitions, and events make everyone feel like a kid again and kids love it. Check out their schedules, activities, and fun ways children can learn more about the art of puppetry, a beloved storytelling, entertaining, and creative adventure. Puppetry Arts – 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th Atlanta, Ga 30309. Phone: 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org

Learn a New Skill – Named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2025, Mini Mahjer is an outstanding board game specifically designed to teach children American Mahjong in a fun and interactive way. Their innovative “Mini Mahjer” combination card features simplified and shortened winning tile combinations tailored for young players. As kids progress through beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, they can learn and master the game at their own pace. Complete with vibrant, kid-friendly tiles and accessories, plus an easy-to-follow instructional guide, Mini Mahjer makes learning Mahjong accessible, exciting, and enjoyable for the whole family. Put this set on your gift list year-round for any occasion. www.minimahjer.com

Children’s Museum of Atlanta – This museum designed for kids is a hands-on interactive and fun venue in Atlanta. Through community outreach initiatives, educational programs, and exhibits designed for children ages 0–8, the Museum sparks every child’s imagination, sense of discovery, and provides creative learning through the power of play. Located at 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA. 30313. www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Get A Kick Out of Evolve Soccer ATL – If you have a passion for soccer, your kids love to play and it’s rainy, wet, and cold outdoors, they’ll love the indoor soccer field and variety of options that Evolve soccer offers. Evolve is focused on the love of soccer with indoor soccer training and skill-building for kids and adults indoors. Try a free trial class and check out their camps every school holiday plus birthday parties that will score the ultimate goal of fun. www.evolvesocceratl.com at 678-990-7628. 2600 Ancient Faith Way Unit 2, Doraville, Ga. 30360. Follow them at @evolvesoccerATL

Get Hooked on Arts and Crafts – Learning Express has an endless array of arts and craft projects on hand that are the ideal way to transform a rainy, snowy, or cold day into an opportunity for fun. From jewelry-making to drawing, plus a rainbow of options, getting crafty is always a can’t-miss way to play. Check out the all-inclusive Woobles Learn-to-Crochet Kits and follow their step-by-step video tutorials. Projects are pre-started and recommended for ages 12-plus. If a parent or grandparent loves to crochet, this is a wonderful project to do together as this is a lifelong skill worth mastering and teens ready to learn the art of crochet will get hooked. learningexpress.com/buckhead