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Things to do with kids in Decatur

Family-friendly things to do in Decatur in 2026: 141 kid-friendly events plus 108 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Doc Chey's Noodle HouseFood · $
  2. Whiskey BirdFood · $
  3. Elmyriachi Restaurant & CantinaFood · $
  4. Doc Chey's Dragon BowlFood · $
  5. Huckleberrie'sFood · $
  6. Huckleberry's CornerFood · $
  7. Poor HendrixFood · $
  8. ThaicoonFood · $
  9. Arden's GardenFood · $
  10. Chai PaniFood · $
  11. Farm BurgerFood · $
  12. Green GingerFood · $
  13. Taqueria del SolFood · $
  14. Chick-fil-AFood · $
  15. Kimball HouseFood · $
  16. Leon's Full ServiceFood · $
  17. Pancho's Mexican Restaurant & CantinaFood · $
  18. PitaFood · $
  19. Raging BurritoFood · $
  20. Rebel TeahouseFood · $
  21. Sarah DonutsFood · $
  22. Souper JennyFood · $
  23. The Reading RoomFood · $
  24. Waffle HouseFood · $
  25. Teen Zine: Open SubmissionsThursday, October 8, 2026 · Virtual Library
  26. Coding in ScratchThursday, October 8, 2026 · Virtual Library
  27. Kids YogaThursday, October 8, 2026 · Scott Candler Library
  28. Take & Make SaturdaysSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Decatur Library
  29. GOTSpace Rocketry ProgramSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Covington Library
  30. Georgia State Parks & Historical Sites Art ContestMonday, October 12, 2026 · Virtual Library
  31. StoryWalk® at Mason Mill ParkMonday, October 12, 2026 · Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
  32. Take & Make: Halloween BannerMonday, October 12, 2026 · Flat Shoals Library
  33. Teens! How Many Halloween Treats in the Jar?Monday, October 12, 2026 · Flat Shoals Library
  34. Halloween Treats Guessing JarMonday, October 12, 2026 · Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
  35. Learning SpacesMonday, October 12, 2026 · Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
  36. Toddler StorytimeMonday, October 12, 2026 · Decatur Library
  37. Books and Babies StorytimeMonday, October 12, 2026 · Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library - Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Meeting Room
  38. Sensory PlayMonday, October 12, 2026 · Scott Candler Library
  39. Paper Pulp PaintingMonday, October 12, 2026 · Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
  40. Come Play Chess!Monday, October 12, 2026 · Decatur Library
  41. Tweens and Teens Origami ClubMonday, October 12, 2026 · Decatur Library
  42. Toddler TuesdayTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Decatur Library
  43. Books Plus Book ClubTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Decatur Library
  44. Elephant and Piggie Book ClubTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Decatur Library
  45. STEAM Engineers: Monster TrapsTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Scott Candler Library
  46. Books and Babies StorytimeWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Decatur Library
  47. Learning SpacesWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Scott Candler Library
  48. Preschool StorytimeWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Covington Library

Family-friendly spots in Decatur

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Upcoming family events in Decatur

ThuOct 8
  1. All dayTeen Zine: Open SubmissionsVirtual Library · Library · Ages 10–13Ages 12 to 18 years Submit your art and writing to Between the Stacks, our teen zine.Free
  2. 3:30 PMCoding in ScratchVirtual Library · Library · Ages 5–13Ages 8 to 12 years Join us for this month's virtual coding program where we'll use Scratch to create something fun.Free
  3. 4 PMKids YogaScott Candler Library · Library · Ages 5–12Ages 5 to 10 years Join us for this fun yoga class!Free
SatOct 10
  1. All dayTake & Make SaturdaysDecatur Library · Library · Ages 5–12Ages 5 to 10 years Pick up a craft kit and craft at home while supplies last.Free
  2. 1 PMGOTSpace Rocketry ProgramCovington Library · Library · Ages 5–13Ages 12 to 18 years Join Georgia Tech’s two rocket teams for a rocketry activity.Free
MonOct 12
  1. All dayGeorgia State Parks & Historical Sites Art ContestVirtual Library · Library · Ages 10–13Grades 9 to 12 Georgia teens are invited to create a drawing or painting that showcases a landscape, historic site, or natural feature that…Free
  2. All dayStoryWalk® at Mason Mill ParkToco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library · Library · Ages 3–12Family (All Ages) Visit Mason Mill Walking Trail for an interactive reading experience while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature.Free
  3. All dayTake & Make: Halloween BannerFlat Shoals Library · Library · Ages 10–13Ages 12 to 16 years Teens, stop by the Flat Shoals Library to pick up a Take & Make craft kit to make your own paper Halloween Banner.Free
  4. All dayTeens! How Many Halloween Treats in the Jar?Flat Shoals Library · Library · Ages 10–1313 to 18 years Can you guess the number of pieces of candy in the jar?Free
  5. 10 AMHalloween Treats Guessing JarWesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library · Library · Ages 10–13Ages 13 to 18 years Can you guess the number of pieces of candy in the jar?Free
  6. 10 AMLearning SpacesWesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library · Library · Ages 1–5Ages 0 to 5 years Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten.Free
  7. 10 AMToddler StorytimeDecatur Library · Library · Ages 1–5Ages 1 to 2 years Rhymes, stories, and songs.Free
  8. 10:30 AMBooks and Babies StorytimeToco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library - Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5Ages 0 to 12 months Lapsit rhymes, stories, bubbles, and play for infants and crawlers.Free
  9. 10:30 AMSensory PlayScott Candler Library · Library · Ages 1–5Ages 1 to 5 years Sensory play builds cognitive skills through the exploration of the senses in an unstructured environment.Free
  10. 3:30 PMPaper Pulp PaintingWesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library · Library · Ages 10–13Ages 13 to 18 years Create textured art on canvas.Free
  11. 4 PMCome Play Chess!Decatur Library · Library · Ages 5–13Ages 6 to 12 years Bring your best moves and play a match or two.Free
  12. 4 PMTweens and Teens Origami ClubDecatur Library · Library · Ages 10–13Ages 10 to 15 years Join us for a relaxing afternoon learning origami.Free
TueOct 13
  1. 10 AMToddler TuesdayDecatur Library · Library · Ages 1–5Ages 2 to 3 years An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.Free
  2. 4 PMBooks Plus Book ClubDecatur Library · Library · Ages 10–13Ages 12 to 17 years Read the month's selected book and come talk about it with others.Free
  3. 4 PMElephant and Piggie Book ClubDecatur Library · Library · Ages 5–12Ages 5 to 6 years Join us as we read an Elephant and Piggie book together and do an activity to go along with the story.Free
  4. 4 PMSTEAM Engineers: Monster TrapsScott Candler Library · Library · Ages 5–12Ages 5 to 10 years Let’s build. Our STEAM sessions offer participants an opportunity to use their imagination to construct and create using…Free
WedOct 14
  1. 10 AMBooks and Babies StorytimeDecatur Library · Library · Ages 1–5Ages 0 to 12 months Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun for infants and crawlers.Free
  2. 10 AMLearning SpacesScott Candler Library · Library · Ages 1–5Ages 0 to 5 years Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten.
  3. 10:30 AMPreschool StorytimeCovington Library · Library · Ages 1–5Ages 3 to 5 years An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.Free