This weekend with kids in Atlanta, GA: Nov 13–15

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.

A Very Victorian Thanksgiving

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

Meet our Victorian-dressed naturalist on the back patio of the Interpretive Center for a fun talk about Victorian Thanksgiving traditions and an accompanying craft!

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Ask the Naturalist

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

Our Park Naturalist will be at the campground Trading Post to answer questions about the park and share some of her favorite sites and experiences.

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Family Game Night at Switchman Hall

Switchman Hall, Terminal South — Atlanta · Fulton Co. · ITP

Weekly Friday family game night at the Terminal South food hall.

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

Also Fri Nov 20 and later Fridays.

Tallulah Tour and Tea

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

Tallulah Gorge State Park cordially invites you to tea!

• Paid: $15

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Opt Outside Event: Hike Inn / A.T. Approach Trail Loop Hike

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge — Dawsonville · Dawson Co. · North GA Mountains

A 10-mile hike up a wooded trail to the Len Foote Hike Inn for a bag lunch, then out to the Approach Trail, where a GATC Trail Ambassador introduces Leave No Trace.

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Opt Outside Event: Learning with Leave No Trace

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge — Dawsonville · Dawson Co. · North GA Mountains

Fun, kid-friendly activities with GATC Trail Ambassadors on how to help preserve our natural resources.

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required. Registration or reservation requested; see the listing.

Opt Outside Event: Sawyer Demonstrations

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge — Dawsonville · Dawson Co. · North GA Mountains

See how GATC Certified Sawyers clear trees from Georgia trails, and try a crosscut saw.

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Opt Outside Event: Trail Maintenance on the A.T. Approach Trail

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge — Dawsonville · Dawson Co. · North GA Mountains

Join GATC trail maintainers on a work trip and learn how volunteers keep trails enjoyable and sustainable for hikers.

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Adventures in Science

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

Join us as we investigate what it’s like to be a scientist!

• Paid
• Indoors

Nature Journaling at the Overlook

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

Join our Park Naturalist for a morning of Nature Journaling at the Overlook.

• Under $15: $5

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Opt Outside Event: Waterfall and East Ridge Loop Hike

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge — Dawsonville · Dawson Co. · North GA Mountains

A 2-mile hike from the stone arch up 1 mile and 602 stair steps to the top of Georgia’s tallest waterfall.

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Opt Outside Event: History of the A.T. Southern Terminus

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge — Dawsonville · Dawson Co. · North GA Mountains

GATC history experts on the A.T. in Georgia, the original terminus at Mt. Oglethorpe and its move to Springer Mountain. Where: Arch Room, Visitor Center Led by: Bill…

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Mario the Maker Magician (Georgia Tech Arts)

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

All-ages family show mixing robots, magic, making and slapstick, about 60 minutes.

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

Saturday 2 PM; also Thu Nov 12 and Fri Nov 13 at 11 AM. Ideal for ages 4-10. Brief light water spray.

American Amazon: Photographing the Wildest Secrets of the American South

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

Join National Geographic Photographer Mac Stone on a visual journey into the surprising wildernesses of the southeastern United States.

• Paid
• 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

Lakeside Smores

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

Join a ranger for some tasty smores next to the lake!

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Fri Nov 20.

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

Nature Journaling

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge — Dawsonville · Dawson Co. · North GA Mountains

Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature!

• Cost not listed

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

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.

Explore & Identify: A Nature ID Walk

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge — Dawsonville · Dawson Co. · North GA Mountains

Join Georgia Master Naturalists as we explore the native flora and fauna of an Amicalola Spring.

• Cost not listed

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

Nature Crafternoon

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

Join us at the Mellinger Center in the campground for nature themed crafts with our Park Naturalist, or bring one of your own and just enjoy the company.

• Under $15: $2 – $5

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

Iconic Trees of Amicalola Falls

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge — Dawsonville · Dawson Co. · North GA Mountains

Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls.

• Cost not listed

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

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.

Meet a Ranger

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

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world.

• Paid: Included with museum admission