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Mother’s Day Weekend 2024 in Atlanta: Brunches and More Things To Do With Kids

Treat mom to a fabulous Mother's Day weekend in Atlanta! Photo by author
Treat mom to a fabulous Mother's Day weekend in Atlanta! Photo by author
5/8/24 - By Elsa Simcik

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list! 

The main event of Mother's Day weekend is...MOM! If mom is into art (and/or FREE fun), we've rounded up several art festivals on Mother's Day weekend in Atlanta -- head out to the Dunwoody Art Festival or Chastain Arts Festival. These beloved Atlanta festivals offer activities for adults (art, shopping, food) and kids (bounce houses, face painting, arts & crafts). Moms with sons can spend some quality time at the Sandy Springs Mother Son Dance, and outdoorsy moms head to the Chatthoochee Nature Center for the annual Mother's Day Family Canoe Trip.

And solidify Mother's Day plans with our favorite Mother's Day Brunches in Atlanta as well as 30 Fun Things to Do with Mom for the holiday. We love mommies at Mommy Poppins! 

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Play Unstoppable Festival at LEGO Discovery Center

Buckhead
Final weekend! Through Sunday, May 12
Visitors to LEGO Discovery Center get to join in the all-new Play Unstoppable Festival. Guests experience the brand-new exclusive LEGO Friends 4D movie and enjoy a festival of imagination, creativity, music and fun.  READ MORE

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival

Acworth - FREE
May 10 & 11
The Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival is back at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. The event is free, but patrons can purchase taster tickets and a voting ticket to sample the competition. READ MORE

Alice's Wonderland Returns at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown
Opening weekend! May 11 - September 15
Alice’s Wonderland Returns features seven installations of 38 of the topiary-like mosaiculture pieces throughout the Garden. Alice and company first debuted at the Garden in 2019’s Imaginary Worlds: Alice’s Wonderland. READ MORE

Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra 50th Anniversary Celebration

Midtown - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Celebrate 50 years of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) with a very special celebration. The event begins with a special performance by ASYO alumni, led by the founding Music Director of the ASYO, Michael Palmer, and Jere Flint, who led the ASYO for 35 years. Then current ASYO members come to the stage to perform the 2024 finale concert. READ MORE

Home by Dark Concerts at Brooke Street Park

Alpharetta - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Families gather at Brooke Street Park in downtown Alpharetta once a month for live concerts and storytelling.  READ MORE

Sandy Springs Mother Son Dance

Sandy Springs
Saturday, May 11
Moms and sons dance the night away on Mother's Day eve. The event features dancing, games, snacks, refreshments, and prizes. Each boy will also receive a souvenir photo and a goody bag. READ MORE

Super Spring Saturdays at Washington Farms

Bogart
Saturday, May 11
Take a drive to Bogart, GA (about 1.5 hour drive from Atlanta) to Washington Farms for Super Spring Saturdays! Kids will have the time of their lives on the farm with jumpy pads and slides, a petting zoo, paintball, wagon rides, and ziplines, just to name a few. The farm features lots of yummy food for sale!  READ MORE

Twilight Trek at Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta
Saturday, May 11
Curious kids and adults can see what the animals do at night. Starting at dusk, zoo educators will take visitors on a tour and spot out animals that don't normally emerge during the day. Activities vary from season to season.  READ MORE

Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade

SW Atlanta- FREE
Saturday, May 11
Parade spectators and participants enjoy this nighttime event that lights up the BeltLine. Taking place on the Westside trail, visitors to the parade can expect to see colorful floats and magical creations lighting up the BeltLine. Actual parade starts at 8:45pm.  READ MORE

Mother's Day at Painting with a Twist

Various locations
May 11 & 12
Painting with a Twist offers several Mother's Day-themed painting sessions for moms and kids. Schedules, prices, and age requirements vary by location. READ MORE

Dunwoody Art Festival

Dunwoody - FREE
May 11 & 12
Kids and grownups are sure to enjoy the Dunwoody Art Festival, including food, face painting, children's activities, shopping, and of course, lots of art.  READ MORE

Chastain Park Arts Festival

Buckhead- FREE
May 11 & 12
With 185 local artists showcasing their talents at the largest public parks in Fulton County, the Chastain Park Arts Festival is serious about art. Visitors can check out and shop for paintings, glass designs, sculptures and jewelry. Kids will enjoy the children's area and the food trucks.  READ MORE

Sweet Auburn Springfest

Historic Sweet Auburn - FREE
May 11 & 12
Visitors head to the historic Sweet Auburn District to celebrate the neighborhood that is home to the Martin Luther King Jr., National Historic site. Festival goers enjoy food, live music, and a kids' zone.  READ MORE

UPS Second Sunday at the High

Midtown - FREE
Sunday, May 12
On the second Sunday of each month, families head to the High Museum of Art for FREE admission for all visitors and special family-friendly programming. Kids art-making activities, performances, and the High’s permanent collection and special exhibitions.   READ MORE

Mother's Day Family Canoe Trip

Roswell
Sunday, May 12
Book a spot for the Mother's Day Family Canoe event at Chattahoochee Nature Center. Perfect for beginners and young family members (ages 5 and up), participants learn paddling strokes from trained staff members. The staff provides equipment and supervises races on Beaver Pond.  READ MORE

Mother's Day at The Chick-fil-A Football Hall of Fame

Downtown
Sunday, May 12
Head to the Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame this Mother's Day. Sponsored by Home Depot, moms receive complimentary admission to the museum from 10am-5pm. Additionally, the first 100 moms get a special gift card to Home Depot. READ MORE

Sunday Funday at MODA

Buckhead- FREE
Sunday, May 12
On the second Sunday of each month, MODA throws a free party on the plaza. On May 12th the theme is Midtown Blooms Chalk the Block Party!  READ MORE

Mothers Day at Aurora Cineplex

Roswell
Sunday, May 12
Moms gets a free Aurora bakery treat on Mother's Day. Aurora will be open 10am-8pm for movies, and mini golf on Mother's Day. READ MORE

Balloon Museum Atlanta

Pullman Yards
Through June 9
Eighteen international artists have come together to create an extraordinary inflatable experience. Balloon Museum presents: Let’s Fly at Pullman Yards, an original concept featuring works from the most inflated to the most colorful. READ MORE

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