Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in Atlanta, GA

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Crafting Community Workshop

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

Join us for Crafting Community: A Growing Together Workshop!

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Paid: Separate ticket required
• 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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Sensory Friendly Playtime

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

Enjoy a sensory-modified experience on select Sunday mornings.

• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Celebrate Hanukkah

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

We’re celebrating Hanukkah at the Museum!

• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Instant Snow – The Science of Polymers

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

Learn all about a special kind of super absorbent polymer and see how we can use science to make snow indoors instantly!

• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Storytime & Puppet Show at CMA On-Stage

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

Get cozy as we read The Snowy Day by American author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.

• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Winter Landscape Oil Pastels

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

Create winter landscape art using oil pastels.

• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors