Kids & Family
51+ Things to do this Summer in Atlanta with Kids
Explore more than 55 fun things to do in Atlanta this summer with kids, many of which are free! There's no reason to hear "I'm bored" again.
Schools out and the weather is heating up. It must be summer in Atlanta. If you are looking for things to do with the kids while they are on break, we've assembled a list that will keep you busy all summer long. Here are a few of our favorites, and a link to Field Trips with Sue family travel blog for even more ideas.
- Get fired up at the Laser Show at Stone Mountain: New for 2016 is a segment called Drone Wars: The Mountain Awakens. It will feature two dozen drones and tell a story of a galaxy far, far away!
- Pet a camel at the North Georgia Zoo: This is a different kind of zoo. One that is very interactive. Choose between several animal encounters or just enjoy the farm like atmosphere and a few jumps in the sheep's wool.
- Make Summer Reading Come Alive: Want to encourage your kids to read this summer? You can promise them a date to watch the movie version of the book, or take them on a grand adventure using the book as your guide. If you want some fun things to do related to your child’s favorite book, check out our Percy Jackson tour of Atlanta and Percy Jackson tour of Rome. We also have a Hunger Games tour.
- Beat the Lines at Six Flags Over Georgia: Summer isn’t summer without a visit to Six Flags Over Georgia. But there are other great amusement parks in Georgia too. Make some time to visit one of them as well.
- Pick Blueberries: One of my favorite things to do in the summer is pick blueberries. This can be a hot field trip, but a sweet one too. Hopefully you’ll have little helpers that will actually PICK the blueberries and not just eat them like my guys do.
- Strike ’em out at the Bowling Alley: Bowling is one of those sports that anyone can do. Pull up the gutter guards and everyone can be successful too. Forget those uncomfortable plastic chairs I remember from my youth, Atlanta’s bowling alleys have couches and upscale digs. Still bargain hunting? There is also a Kids Bowl Free program, but take a look at the Summer Games Bowling program at local alleys too. It could be a better deal.
Visit Field Trips with Sue family travel blog for 51+ more ideas on fun things to do this summer in Atlanta.