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Spend the day with dad at one of the many events happening in Atlanta this Father's Day weekend. Photo by the author
Spend the day with dad at one of the many events happening in Atlanta this Father's Day weekend. Photo by the author
6/11/25 - By Elsa Simcik

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

Celebrate Father's Day weekend in Atlanta with events at Your 3rd Spot in West Midtown and The Fringe and Chattahoochee Nature Center, both in Roswell. All weekend long folks have opportunities to honor Juneteenth at inspiring Atlanta events, including downtown's Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival and at the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead. Check below for more details on these exciting happenings and even more cool events in Atlanta this weekend!

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LuminoCity Dino Safari at Mall of Georgia

Buford
Final weekend! Through June 15
Visit this immersive experience, blending light art with life-sized, roaring dinosaurs and interactive exhibits. Open daily (rain or shine). READ MORE

Roswell Summer Puppets and More

Roswell
Select days through July 19
Kids laugh and are amazed at Roswell's Summer Puppets and More series, featuring a different show each week for five weeks. Buy a Puppet Pass and see all five shows in the series for the price of four.  READ MORE

Chamblee Summer Concert Series

Chamblee - FREE
Friday, June 13
The Chamblee Summer Concert Series, also known as Chamblee Rocks, is a popular summertime event for familes featuring live music and food trucks. The 4th of July event features fireworks.  READ MORE

Decatur Beach Party

Decatur - FREE
Friday, June 13
Decatur Beach Party is back! The city is bringing the beach to downtown Decatur — there will be sand, sunshine and all the summer vibes. Bring your shovels, your friends and family and come kick off in the Decatur Square!  READ MORE

Food Truck Fridays in Brookhaven

Brookhaven- FREE!
Friday, June 13
The Brookhaven Food Truck Roundup returns to Blackburn Park. Find the action at the north end of the park near the Blackburn Pavilion, bordering the playground. READ MORE

Live in the DTL (Downtown Lawrenceville) Concert Series

Lawrenceville - FREE
Friday, June 13
Visitors to the Lawrenceville Lawn get to see the newly added amphitheater and enjoy tribute bands each month, from May to September.  READ MORE

Summer Social at The Avenue West Cobb

Kennesaw - FREE
Friday, June 13
Kick off the season with fun in the sun at the Summer Social at The Avenue West Cobb. Enjoy face painting, summer crafts, games, and sweet treats for all ages.  READ MORE

Scene on the Green in Marietta

Marietta - FREE
June 13 & 14
Cobb County PARKS invites the community to experience "Scene on the Green" at The Art Place, a dynamic new summer entertainment series featuring free outdoor theatre and live music performances. Movies also playing throughout summer. READ MORE

Dads' Free Mini Golf Father's Day Weekend at The Fringe

Roswell
June 13 - 15
Dads play free mini golf on Father's Day weekend at The Fringe Miniature Golf Course.  READ MORE

Sunflower Maze at Buford Corn Maze

Buford
Opening weekend! June 13 - July 8
Buford Corn Maze has created a Sunflower Maze! Experience an evening of fun and adventure by exploring th Sunflower Maze, Kids CORNer, and Forest . Enjoy family-friendly activities, nature displays, and much more. READ MORE

Big Tigger's Beltline BikeFest

Midtown - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Created by the entertainment legend, Big Tigger, BikeFest reflects his passion for biking and his commitment to giving back to the community. Free to the public, the event features a group ride with Big Tigger's celebrity friends, bike and helmet giveaways for students and neighborhood groups, and a family-friendly festival with live music, food trucks, and free health checks.    READ MORE

Interactive Movies on the Green at Crabapple Market

Milton - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Everyone is invited to the Crabapple Market Green where families enjoy a free viewing of a family-friendly movie.Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to pick up an interactive kit to enliven the movie experience and encourage fun participation.  READ MORE

Juneteenth Family Festival at Oakland Cemetery

Downtown - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Attend the FREE annual Juneteenth Family Festival to honor Atlanta's African American pioneers and celebrate those still shaping the city.  The event includes family programming, featuring educational activities to explore African American history at Oakland, programming from Oakland’s Education team, and Kuumba Storytellers.   READ MORE

Woodstock Summer Concert Series

Woodstock - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Music lovers flock to Cherokee Amphitheater for Woodstock's annual summer concert series. Guests may bring chairs and can set them up the day before the concert after 6am.  READ MORE

Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival

Downtown - FREE
June 14 & 15
All weekend long Atlantans have the opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Families can view the parade, which starts at noon on Saturday, from The King Center on Auburn Ave NE to Piedmont Park.  READ MORE

RockFest at Tellus Science Museum

Cartersville
June 14 & 15
Gem and mineral dealers from across the country gather to display and sell their wares at Tellus Science Museum. Kids can see fossils, smash geodes, and buy rocks for their own collections. READ MORE

Reptilian Nation Expo

NW Atlanta
June 14 & 15
The Largest Reptile Expo in Georgia is coming back to Atlanta on Father's Day Weekend! Visitors experience 1000s of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, isopods and other bugs.  READ MORE

Father's Day at the College Football Hall of Fame Presented by The Home Depot

Downtown
Sunday, June 15
Dads, get in the Game and celebrate Father's Day at the College Football Hall of Fame. On Sunday, June 15 (10am-5pm), the Hall recognizes dadt by offering free admission, a $25 gift card from The Home Depot for the first 100 dads, and all of the fun and exciting college football you can handle.  READ MORE

Father's Day at Your 3rd Spot

West Midtown
Sunday, June 15
Visitors to Your 3rd Spot on Fathers' Day enjoy their usual unlimited games for three hours plus special Father’s Day activities and a special welcome gift for dad.  READ MORE

Free Admission for Dads at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Roswell
Sunday, June 15
On Father's Day, dads and grandfathers can head to the Chattahoochee Nature Center (with their families) and enjoy free admission from 12-5pm.  READ MORE

Juneteenth at Atlanta History Center

Buckhead - FREE
Sunday, June 15
Celebrate Juneteenth and the enduring power of Black craftsmanship and artistry at The Atlanta History Center, including family and kids' actvities. Guests will get to check out The Children's Experience too.  READ MORE

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Elsa Simcik
Elsa Simcik has been freelance writing for 20-something years, covering a hodgepodge of fields--health & fitness, human interest stories, and even dating. After becoming a mom she segued into writing for local magazines and websites, focusing on parenting, fun things to do with kids, and travel. The travel part is fun, but not as glamorous as it sounds, because it's traveling with kids. Still, she'll take it.
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