Atlanta, GA family weekend: Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22

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.

Snake Show

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.

Beginner Archery

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

Give archery a shot or brush up on your skills!

• Paid: $15

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

Mindful Lake Walk

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

Join our Park Naturalist on a relaxing and mindful walk around Black Rock Lake.

• Under $15: $5

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Touch-A-Truck Day

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

Touch, see, and talk about all kinds of trucks and other big equipment at our day-use boat ramp!

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Pet a Pelt!

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

Meet in front of the visitor center to learn about Georgia's mammals!

• Under $15: $1

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Adopt a Mammal!

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

Following our Pet a Pelt program, adopt a mammal plushie to match one we learned about!

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

Nocturnal Night Hike

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

Explore the world of nocturnal animals! As the sun sets, we will test all 5 of our senses and see how they change in the dark. Meet at the Overlook Trail; no…

• Under $15: $3

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

Sunset Stories

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

Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars!

• Cost not listed

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

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

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

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

Come learn about the culture and history of the Cherokee people at Picnic Shelter 1!

• Under $15: $2

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required.

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

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

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.

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

Birds of Prey

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

Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close- and learn how to help wild raptors!

• Under $15: $3

Parking fee (or GA ParkPass) required. Registration or reservation requested; see the listing. Listed for: Sat Nov 21, Sat Dec 5.

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