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Free things to do with kids this weekend in Atlanta (August 14–16)

Updated August 12, 2026

The weekend of August 14–16 in Atlanta brings Piedmont Park Arts Festival at Piedmont Park Conservancy (Saturday) and Preschool Storytime at Doraville Library (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.

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Free family events in Atlanta this weekend: August 14–16

Friday, August 14

3 events · 3 free

  1. Shows for Seedlings: Musical Fun In The Sun! with Mr. Jason

    Atlanta Botanical Garden · Atlanta · Ages 5–12

    Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of Atlanta’s most beloved children’s musicians and storytellers in this engaging series.

    Free Official ↗
  2. Preschool Storytime

    Doraville Library · Doraville · Ages 1–5

    Ages 3 to 5 years An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, fun activities, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.

    Free Official ↗
  3. Building Blocks

    Redan-Trotti Library - Redan-Trotti Library Meeting Room · Lithonia · Ages 1–5

    Ages 0 to 24 months Building Blocks provides an environment where children and caregivers begin to develop language, motor and social skills together.

    Free Official ↗

Saturday, August 15

13 events · 13 free

  1. Take & Make Saturdays

    Decatur Library · Decatur · Ages 5–12

    Ages 5 to 10 years Pick up a craft kit and craft at home while supplies last.

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  2. Green Market

    Piedmont Park Conservancy · Atlanta · Ages 3–12

    For more than 20 years, the Green Market has been a beloved Piedmont Park tradition — connecting our community with local farmers,…

    Free Official ↗
  3. Family Nature Program

    Atlanta Parks and Recreation · Atlanta · Ages 3–13

    Outdoor nature, ranger, garden, or recreation programming for families in Atlanta.

    Free Official ↗
  4. Frog Feeding

    Atlanta Botanical Garden · Atlanta · Ages 5–12

    s at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory lobby to watch the frogs jump into action when presented with their meals.

    Free Official ↗
  5. Members Only Night: Summer

    Zoo Atlanta · Atlanta · Ages 5–12

    Members Only Night returns in the summer!

    Free Official ↗
  6. Pop-In for Family Fun: Made in Marietta

    Marietta History Center · Marietta · Ages 3–12

    Free Official ↗
  7. Family Fitness and Play

    Atlanta Parks and Recreation · Atlanta · Ages 5–13

    Low-pressure movement, games, and recreation for families in Atlanta.

    Free Official ↗
  8. Culture | Korean Buchaechum Dance

    Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room · Norcross · Ages 3–12

    Join us for a Korean Buchaechum Dance performance presented by the Hansarang Church.

    Free Official ↗
  9. Movie: Lion King

    Hairston Crossing Library · Stone Mountain · Ages 3–12

    Family (All Ages) The Lion King (1994). Rated G. 1h 29m. Join us for a coming-of-age adventure as a lion cub searches for his destiny in…

    Free Official ↗
  10. Podcasts & Hobbies

    Clarkston Library · Clarkston · Ages 10–13

    Listen to a podcast while coloring or working on a hobby.

    Free Official ↗
  11. Culture | Korean Fan Dance

    Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room · Duluth · Ages 3–12

    Experience the beauty of the Korean Fan Dance as Korea marks 81 years of independence.

    Free Official ↗
  12. Help our Story Blossom Tree bloom!

    Salem-Panola Library · Lithonia · Ages 3–12

    Family (All Ages) Everyone is invited to create their own cherry blossom flowers and add them to the tree.

    Free Official ↗
  13. Piedmont Park Arts Festival

    Piedmont Park Conservancy · Atlanta · Ages 5–12

    *This event is hosted by an external partner and is not produced by Piedmont Park Conservancy.

    Free Official ↗

Sunday, August 16

1 event · 1 free

  1. Family Nature Program

    Atlanta Parks and Recreation · Atlanta · Ages 3–13

    Outdoor nature, ranger, garden, or recreation programming for families in Atlanta.

    Free Official ↗