Atlanta, GA family weekend: Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Center for Puppetry Arts)

Center for Puppetry Arts — Atlanta (Midtown) · Fulton Co. · ITP

Puppet stage adaptation of the classic 1964 Rudolph TV special; museum admission included.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: From $22
• Indoors

Ages 4+, about 60 minutes. Closed Nov 16 and 23; see showtimes on the Center's site.

Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens

Callaway Resort & Gardens — Pine Mountain · Harris Co. · West Georgia

Seven-mile holiday light show with 18 scenes, plus the Callaway Christmas Village, Santa visits and a walkthrough tunnel of lights.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Ticketed by date and time slot; kids under 3 free

About 1.5 hours southwest of Atlanta. Drive-through, trolley and bike-night options; tickets include same-day Gardens admission.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

Atlanta Botanical Garden — Atlanta (Midtown) · Fulton Co. · ITP

Millions of colored lights and holiday displays throughout the garden.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Timed tickets; members save $5

Stone Mountain Christmas

Stone Mountain Park — Stone Mountain · DeKalb Co. · OTP

Atlanta's big holiday celebration with more than two million lights, a Christmas Parade, Santa's Big Flight and the Magical Christmas Drone & Light Show, plus park attractions like the Scenic Railroad.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue

Pullman Yards — Atlanta (Kirkwood) · DeKalb Co. · ITP

Hour-long, ticketed interactive Minecraft quest through multiple biomes — collect resources, craft, battle mobs and rescue the villagers. Billed as for all ages.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: General admission from $32; Friends & Family multi-pack (3–10 tickets) from $28 each; prices vary by date, plus fees
• Indoors

Runs Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027; closed Tuesdays (hours vary). Timed-entry tickets: https://feverup.com/m/771053. Paid parking on site.

Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands

Lanier Islands Resort — Buford · Hall Co. · OTP

Drive-through holiday light show with miles of animated displays at Lanier Islands.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Priced per vehicle

Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia

Six Flags Over Georgia — Austell · Cobb Co. · OTP

Holiday version of the theme park with immersive holiday worlds, lights and live entertainment.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid

Select dates Nov 21 through Jan 3; check the park calendar.

IllumiNights at the Zoo

Zoo Atlanta — Atlanta (Grant Park) · Fulton Co. · ITP

Holiday lantern and light event at Zoo Atlanta.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Adult $20.99–24.99; child 3–11 $17.99–19.99; 2 & under free

Select nights; last entry 8pm. Parking $6 in the Cherokee Ave lot.

Black Friday Hike

Tallulah Gorge State Park — Tallulah Falls · Rabun Co. · North GA Mountains

Skip the crowds and spend your time hiking with a ranger along the 1.5 mile Inspiration Loop Trail!

• Under $15: $5

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Bird Habitat Scavenger Hunt

Black Rock Mountain State Park — Mountain City · Rabun Co. · North GA Mountains

Enjoy a relaxing hike around Black Rock Lake in search of the objects birds need to make the Lake their home.

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Gobble Wobble

Smithgall Woods State Park — Helen · White Co. · North GA Mountains

Did you happen to Gobble until you Wobbled this Thanksgiving?

• Under $15: $5

Black Bears 101

Tallulah Gorge State Park — Tallulah Falls · Rabun Co. · North GA Mountains

Meet us in the conference room of the Interpretive Center for a talk about black bears!

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Shortline Stroll

Tallulah Gorge State Park — Tallulah Falls · Rabun Co. · North GA Mountains

Meet a ranger at the Terrora trailhead for a fun hike along the Shortline Trail!

• Under $15: $5

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Waterfalls and Watercolors

Tallulah Gorge State Park — Tallulah Falls · Rabun Co. · North GA Mountains

Join us for a brief walk to overlooks 2 and 3 where we will spread out and paint our gorgeous landscape and waterfalls!

• Under $15: $5

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Storytime with Authors: Kyle and Karter Thomas

Children's Museum of Atlanta — Atlanta (Downtown) · Fulton Co. · ITP

10 – and 12- year old brothers Kyle and Karter Thomas join us on stage to read their children’s book The Magical You: How Do You IMAGINE the Whole Wide World?

• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Contact Paper Stained-Glass in the Art Studio

Children's Museum of Atlanta — Atlanta (Downtown) · Fulton Co. · ITP

Create art inspired by stained glass artists!

• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Rock Identification at the Science Bar

Children's Museum of Atlanta — Atlanta (Downtown) · Fulton Co. · ITP

Get in on a fun, hands-on exploration of geology!

• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Storytime & Madlibs! at CMA On-Stage

Children's Museum of Atlanta — Atlanta (Downtown) · Fulton Co. · ITP

Let’s make up a silly story of our very own!

• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

U-Pick at Red Apple Barn

Red Apple Barn — Ellijay · Gilmer Co. · North GA Mountains

Enjoy apple picking and family fun every weekend this November!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Weekend dates listed on the Gilmer Chamber calendar: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sat Nov 28. Hours can vary by day; check the listing.

Den and Bear It

Fort Mountain State Park — Chatsworth · Murray Co. · North GA Mountains

How does a black bear prepare for winter?

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sun Nov 15, Sun Nov 22, Fri Nov 27, Sun Nov 29.

Live Animal Encounter

Fernbank Museum — Atlanta (Druid Hills) · DeKalb Co. · ITP

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Frog Feeding

Atlanta Botanical Garden (Midtown) — Atlanta · Fulton Co. · ITP

Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory lobby to watch the frogs jump into action when presented with their meals.

• Paid: free with admission

Holiday Ride-on Train

Atlanta Botanical Garden (Midtown) — Atlanta · Fulton Co. · ITP

All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.

• Under $15: $4 – $6

Wildlife of Unicoi

Unicoi State Park and Lodge — Helen · White Co. · North GA Mountains

Join the Unicoi State Park Activities team at the Visitor Center to learn about North Georgia's local wildlife.

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required. Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sat Nov 21, Sat Nov 28, Sat Dec 5, Sat Dec 12.

Fire Tower Open House

Fort Mountain State Park — Chatsworth · Murray Co. · North GA Mountains

Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower.

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required. Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sat Nov 21, Sat Nov 28.

Dino Talk

Fernbank Museum — Atlanta (Druid Hills) · DeKalb Co. · ITP

Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Animal Specimen Display

Fort Mountain State Park — Chatsworth · Murray Co. · North GA Mountains

Get up close and personal with our collection of skulls, antlers, feathers, shells, and more!

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required. Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sat Nov 21, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28.

Big Rock Falls Hike

Fort Mountain State Park — Chatsworth · Murray Co. · North GA Mountains

Enjoy a moderate, 0.75-mile hike alongside our cascading Big Rock Falls.

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required. Listed for: Sun Nov 15, Sun Nov 22, Sun Nov 29.

Family Nature Walk

Fernbank Museum — Atlanta (Druid Hills) · DeKalb Co. · ITP

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to take a walk on the wild side and explore outdoor nature adventures in Fernbank Forest.

• Paid: Included with museum admission

Botanical Santa

Atlanta Botanical Garden (Midtown) — Atlanta · Fulton Co. · ITP

Meet Botanical Santa! Bring your camera and come tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green. Schedule: Saturdays, Nov. 28 – Dec. 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.…

• Cost not listed

Morning Hike

Fernbank Museum — Atlanta (Druid Hills) · DeKalb Co. · ITP

Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.

• Paid

Snake Sunday

Tallulah Gorge State Park — Tallulah Falls · Rabun Co. · North GA Mountains

Meet us in the Interpretive Center conference room to meet some of our snakes and learn about their habitats, diets, and appearances, and even get the opportunity to…

• Under $15: $5

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required. Listed for: Sun Nov 29, Sun Dec 6, Sun Dec 13.