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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm–6pm

Tree Lighting & Holiday Market at The Collection at Forsyth

The Collection at Forsyth — Cumming · Forsyth Co. · OTP

Annual tree lighting celebration with festive fun and a holiday market.

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

Details at The Collection at Forsyth ↗

Library storytimes & programs (63, free)

From Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Hall County public libraries, plus Chestatee Regional (Dawson, Lumpkin) and Mountain Regional (Union, Towns, Fannin) libraries in the mountains. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10am🍂Our Thankfulness Tree 🍂 at Hapeville Library · Hapeville Branch, Hapeville 6-10 · Free

10amDino-vember Crafts Day! · Spout Springs Library, Flowery Branch 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amBaby Steps · Murrayville Library, Murrayville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13 · times varyPreschool Storytime · At 2 Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Hall counties and the North Georgia mountains branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 2 branches

Spout Springs Meeting Room Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Doraville Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am

Library event page →

10:15amToddler Gymnastics with Gainesville Gymnastics! · East Hall Library, Gainesville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFriday Fun Storytime · Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amEarly Learning | Toddler Time · Duluth Branch, Duluth 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amPreschool Gymnastics with Gainesville Gymnastics! · East Hall Library, Gainesville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1pmLearning Labs | Machine Embroidery Basics · Hamilton Mill Branch, Dacula 11+ · Free

2pmNorth Hall Zine Press · North Hall Tech Center, Gainesville 11+ · Free

3pmLego Club · Gainesville Library on the Square, Gainesville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmMovie of the Month: Ratatouille · Mechanicsville Branch, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmDreamcatcher for Tweens · Sandy Springs Branch, Sandy Springs 6-10 · Free

4pmFamily Movie Night: Kung Fu Panda · Fairburn Branch, Fairburn 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmKirkwood Library Chess Club · Kirkwood Branch, Atlanta 11+ · Free

4pmKnit Picky Knitting · Buckhead Branch, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmLego Club @ MLK · Martin Luther King Jr. Branch, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmLego Free Play · Switzer Library, Marietta 11+ · Free

4:30pmCraftyTales · Alpharetta Branch, Alpharetta 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Time variesTake & Make Saturdays · Decatur Library, Decatur 6-10 · Free

10am🍂Our Thankfulness Tree 🍂 at Hapeville Library · Hapeville Branch, Hapeville 6-10 · Free

10amBookmobile @ Light of the World Fall Festival · The Bookmobile 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10amGeorgia Cross Stitchers · Gainesville Library on the Square, Gainesville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amEarly Learning | Baby & Me · Norcross Branch, Norcross 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amGame On! Pokémon, Lorcana and MTG · Milton Branch, Milton 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · times varySaturday Storytime · At 3 Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Hall counties and the North Georgia mountains branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 3 branches

Murrayville Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Gainesville Library on the Square Sat, Nov 14 · 11am
Spout Springs Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

Library event page →

10:30amArts | Flower Power Doodles · Lilburn Branch, Lilburn 6-10 · Free

10:30amEarly Learning | Jungle Storytime · Grayson Branch, Grayson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Flat Shoals Library, Decatur (south) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Yoga · Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library, Toco Hills 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amJapanese Storytime · Sandy Springs Branch, Sandy Springs 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amKids Punch and Paint · Scott Candler Library, Decatur (south) 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSaturday Morning Math Tutoring · Milton Branch, Milton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytelling with Puppetry! · Alpharetta Branch, Alpharetta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amYoga with HSS at Mountain View Regional Library · Mountain View Regional Library, Marietta 11+ · Free

11amAmerican Girl Tea Party · Sewell Mill Library, Marietta 11+ · Free

11amAuthor Talk | Katy Marshall · Suwanee Branch, Suwanee 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amEarly Learning | Weekend Storytime · Norcross Branch, Norcross 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amHealth & Wellness | Library Play Day · Lilburn Branch, Lilburn 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amMusic and Literacy · Northlake-Barbara Loar Library, Northlake 3-5 · Free

11amRead to a Therapy Dog · Dunwoody Library, Dunwoody 6-10 · Free

11amSaturday Morning Math Tutoring · Milton Branch, Milton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSTEM Club · Cleveland Avenue Branch, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amWinter Art Program For Kids · Ocee Branch, Johns Creek 6-10 · Free

11:30amBFF GIRLZ BOOK CLUB · Gladys S. Dennard Library @ South Fulton, Union City 6-10 · Free

12pmCELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY · East Point Branch, East Point 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmReady, Set, Read! Kindergarten Book Club at Hapeville Library · Hapeville Branch, Hapeville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12:30pmSensory Storytime · Cleveland Avenue Branch, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1pmRooster Party · Chamblee Library, Chamblee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmFearless Art: Tree Ring Prints! Tweens and Teens Only [ages 9–15.] · West Cobb Regional Library, Kennesaw 11+ · Free

1:45pmStorytime with Miss Williams · Louise Watley Library at Southeast Atlanta, Atlanta 6-10 · Free

2pmA Thanksgiving Celebration! · East Point Branch, East Point 6-10 · Free

2pmLearn About AI at Dogwood Branch! · Dogwood Branch, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmREADY, SET, READ! Kindergarten Book Club at Hapeville Library · Hapeville Branch, Hapeville 6-10 · Free

2pmSewing Class for Kids · Wolf Creek Branch, Atlanta 6-10 · Free

3pmBits and Bots · Decatur Library, Decatur 6-10 · Free

3pmRook & Roll Chess Club · Sandy Springs Branch, Sandy Springs 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmSTEM - Engineering | Discover Engineering · Grayson Branch, Grayson 6-10 · Free

3:30pmWeekend Sensory Play · Scott Candler Library, Decatur (south) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmFamily Chess at Hapeville Library · Hapeville Branch, Hapeville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmStorytelling Hour with Ms. Deborah Strahorn · Sandy Springs Branch, Sandy Springs 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

10am🍂Our Thankfulness Tree 🍂 at Hapeville Library · Hapeville Branch, Hapeville 6-10 · Free

4:30pmThankful Tree · West End Branch, Atlanta 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Sun, Nov 22

Lantern Parade & Lighting Celebration at Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park — Atlanta (Midtown) · Fulton Co. · ITP

Free evening of lantern-making, music and a lantern parade, ending with the lighting of the park's Great Tree, Menorah and Kinara.

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

Details at Piedmont Park Conservancy ↗

Library storytimes & programs (53, free)

Friday, Nov 20

Time variesTake & Make: Turkey Craft · Flat Shoals Library, Decatur (south) 6-10 · Free

10am🍂Our Thankfulness Tree 🍂 at Hapeville Library · Hapeville Branch, Hapeville 6-10 · Free

10amEmory’s Winship Prostate Cancer Screening Bus - Free Screening - Switzer Library · Switzer Library, Marietta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amBaby Steps · Murrayville Library, Murrayville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20 · times varyPreschool Storytime · At 2 Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Hall counties and the North Georgia mountains branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 2 branches

Spout Springs Meeting Room Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Doraville Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am

Library event page →

10:30amFriday Fun Storytime · Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFun Turkey Tales and Crafts for Toddlers! · College Park Branch, College Park 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amHealth & Wellness | Music & Movement · Grayson Branch, Grayson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSensory Playtime · Mountain View Regional Library, Marietta 3-5 · Free

11amEarly Learning | Toddler Time · Duluth Branch, Duluth 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2pmNorth Hall Zine Press · North Hall Tech Center, Gainesville 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyLego Club · At 2 Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Hall counties and the North Georgia mountains branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

Gainesville Library on the Square Fri, Nov 20 · 3pm
Louise Watley Library at Southeast Atlanta Sat, Nov 21 · 1pm

Library event page →

3:30pmPlot Buddies · Salem-Panola Library, Lithonia 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmLego Free Play · Switzer Library, Marietta 11+ · Free

4:30pmRPG Alliance: Fallout Fridays · Milton Branch, Milton 11+ · Free

4:45pmFingerprints Workshop · Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch, Johns Creek 11+ · Free

4:45pmThe Protagonists: Peer-to-Peer Writer's Group · Milton Branch, Milton 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Time variesTake & Make Crafty Saturdays · Chamblee Library, Chamblee 6-10 · Free

Time variesTake & Make Saturdays · Decatur Library, Decatur 6-10 · Free

Time variesTake & Make: Turkey Craft · Flat Shoals Library, Decatur (south) 6-10 · Free

9:30amReading to Dogs · Dawson County Library, Dawsonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10am🍂Our Thankfulness Tree 🍂 at Hapeville Library · Hapeville Branch, Hapeville 6-10 · Free

10amBookmobile @ Pictures with Santa · The Bookmobile 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amDrop-In Craft for Children · Spout Springs Library, Flowery Branch 6-10 · Free

10:15amEarly Learning | Baby & Me · Norcross Branch, Norcross 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · times varySaturday Storytime · At 5 Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Hall counties and the North Georgia mountains branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 5 branches

Lewis A. Ray Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Fairburn Branch Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Powder Springs Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Gainesville Library on the Square Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

Library event page →

10:30amSensory Play · Salem-Panola Library, Lithonia 0-2 · Free

11amDungeons and Dragons: One-Shot Saturday · West Cobb Regional Library, Kennesaw 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 11amEarly Learning | Weekend Storytime · At 2 Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Hall counties and the North Georgia mountains branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Norcross Branch Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

Library event page →

11amEarly Literacy Activity: Word Families · Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, Atlanta 6-10 · Free

11amFamily Charades · Vinings Library, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amKids Yoga · Roswell Branch, Roswell 6-10 · Free

11amLEGO Saturday! · Palmetto Branch, Palmetto 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · times varyLiteracy | Doggie Tales · At 3 Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Hall counties and the North Georgia mountains branches 6-10 · Free

See all 3 branches

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Duluth Branch Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Lilburn Branch Sat, Nov 21 · 1pm

Library event page →

11amSaturday Storycraft: DiNovember! · West Cobb Regional Library, Kennesaw 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12pmArt in the Neighborhood · Stonecrest Library, Stonecrest 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmPaper Plate Owls · Embry Hills Library, Chamblee 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12:30pmFamily Yoga · Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, Stone Mountain 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmCheckmate Champs chess club · Metropolitan Branch, Atlanta 11+ · Free

1pmGeekCraft: Miniature Paint & Take Drop-In · Milton Branch, Milton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmOrigami · Peachtree Branch, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmKnitting Workshop for Kids: Make a Bookmark! · Kirkwood Branch, Atlanta 6-10 · Free

2pmMilton Astronomy Club · Milton Branch, Milton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmChildren's Art Classes with Miss Lara · Alpharetta Branch, Alpharetta 6-10 · Free

2:30pmSew Cool! · North Hall Tech Center, Gainesville 11+ · Free

3pmAn Afternoon of Jazz with COMAS · Northwest Branch, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmBioFun: Cell Art Lab · Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch, Johns Creek 6-10 · Free

3pmRook & Roll Chess Club · Sandy Springs Branch, Sandy Springs 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmFamily Chess at Hapeville Library · Hapeville Branch, Hapeville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmStories That Bring Us Together Storytime & Craft · Peachtree Branch, Atlanta 6-10 · Free

4:30pmMONDAY FAMILY BINGO FUN! · Cleveland Avenue Branch, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

7pmBook Talk | Fan Faire · Snellville Branch, Snellville 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

10am🍂Our Thankfulness Tree 🍂 at Hapeville Library · Hapeville Branch, Hapeville 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Library storytimes & programs (12, free)

Friday, Nov 27

Time variesShort Story Contest Deadline · Spout Springs Library, Flowery Branch 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

Time variesTake & Make Saturdays · Decatur Library, Decatur 6-10 · Free

10am🍂Our Thankfulness Tree 🍂 at Hapeville Library · Hapeville Branch, Hapeville 6-10 · Free

10amLEGO Club · Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, Stone Mountain 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amLiteracy | Plushie Storytime Sleepover · Hamilton Mill Branch, Dacula 6-10 · Free

12pmHoliday Movie · Gresham Library, Atlanta (East Atlanta) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmFamily Movie Day · Chamblee Library, Chamblee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLearning Labs | 3D Printing Basics · Hamilton Mill Branch, Dacula 11+ · Free

2pmLearning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics · Norcross Branch, Norcross 11+ · Free

3pmRook & Roll Chess Club · Sandy Springs Branch, Sandy Springs 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

10am🍂Our Thankfulness Tree 🍂 at Hapeville Library · Hapeville Branch, Hapeville 6-10 · Free

1pmLearning Labs | Custom Christmas Stockings · Hamilton Mill Branch, Dacula 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Dec 5 · 1pm–3pm

S'mores With Santa

Don Carter State Park — Gainesville · Hall Co. · OTP

Free family photos with the jolliest man around, Santa!

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Details at Georgia State Parks ↗

Library storytimes & programs (39, free)

Friday, Dec 4

10:15amBaby Playdate · Murrayville Library, Murrayville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amDance Storytime · Sewell Mill Library, Marietta 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFriday Fun Storytime · Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amMini and Me Art · Mountain View Regional Library, Marietta 3-5 · Free

10:30amWinter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers · College Park Branch, College Park 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amEarly Learning | Toddler Time · Duluth Branch, Duluth 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1pmLearning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics · Peachtree Corners Branch, Peachtree Corners 11+ · Free

2pmNorth Hall Zine Press · North Hall Tech Center, Gainesville 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyLego Club · At 2 Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Hall counties and the North Georgia mountains branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

Gainesville Library on the Square Fri, Dec 4 · 3pm
Louise Watley Library at Southeast Atlanta Sat, Dec 5 · 1pm

Library event page →

4pmLego Free Play · Switzer Library, Marietta 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

Time variesTake & Make Saturdays · Decatur Library, Decatur 6-10 · Free

10amAnthropology Multimodal Games! · East Point Branch, East Point 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amLibrary Got Game(s) · Dawson County Library, Dawsonville all ages · Free

10amSensitive Santa · Gainesville Library on the Square, Gainesville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amEarly Learning | Baby & Me · Norcross Branch, Norcross 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBig Blue Blocks at the Library! · Sandy Springs Branch, Sandy Springs 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amEarly Learning | Winter Wonderland Storytime · Grayson Branch, Grayson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amHoliday Puzzle Swap and Club · Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch, Johns Creek 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amMythology Bingo with Togas and Tales @ Mountain View Regional Library · Mountain View Regional Library, Marietta 11+ · Free

10:30amSaturday Family Storytime · Gritters Library, Marietta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSaturday Storytime · Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amEarly Literacy Activity · Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFamily Charades · Vinings Library, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Hall counties and the North Georgia mountains branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

Switzer Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11am
Roswell Branch Sat, Dec 5 · 4pm

Library event page →

11amLEGO Saturday! · Palmetto Branch, Palmetto 6-10 · Free

11amSmall, Small World Art for Preschoolers · Ocee Branch, Johns Creek 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amBadger & Fox Book Club *NEW DATE · Milton Branch, Milton 6-10 · Free

12pmMahjong with Metro Mahjong · Gritters Library, Marietta 11+ · Free

1pmCRAFTernoon · Milton Branch, Milton 11+ · Free

1pmReading to Dogs · Lumpkin County Library, Dahlonega 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmDrop-In Holiday Craft · Milton Branch, Milton 6-10 · Free

2pmBook Club | Pins & Pages · Buford-Sugar Hill Branch, Buford/Sugar Hill 11+ · Free

2pmCulinary Arts | Matcha Workshop · Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch, Lawrenceville 11+ · Free

2pmLearn About AI at Dogwood Branch! · Dogwood Branch, Atlanta 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSewing Bootcamp with Ms. Harmon · Adams Park Branch, Atlanta 11+ · Free

2pmToy Swap · Switzer Library, Marietta 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

3pmRook & Roll Chess Club · Sandy Springs Branch, Sandy Springs 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmSTEM - Engineering | Discover Engineering · Grayson Branch, Grayson 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

3pmGaming | Chess & Go · Lilburn Branch, Lilburn 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

About this page

184 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. A few garden programs are free on the calendar but may still need garden admission; we note those.

Updated November 12, 2026