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Honor U.S. veterans and pay tribute to this country by heading to the Atlanta History Center on Tuesday, November 11. Photo courtesy Atlanta History Center
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11/5/25 - By Elsa Simcik

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

It's Veterans Day weekend and families have lots of opportunities to celebrate and pay tribute to those who have served in the military with parades and events in Atlanta. A big favorite is the Georgia Veterans Day Parade, which travels through Midtown along Peachtree Street on Saturday. Six Flags Over Georgia celebrates local heroes and military with their new event, DC Heroes Fest, happening every weekend through November 30. It's beginning to feel a lot like the holidays in Atlanta, with some of our favorite seasonal events launching this weekend, including Stone Mountain Christmas and the gorgeous Cirque du Soleil Luzia.  

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Stone Mountain Christmas kicks off this weekend with overwhelming holiday magic. Photo by Rebecca Leffler
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Stone Mountain
Final weekend! Through Saturday, November 8, 2025
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Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze

Dawsonville
Final weekend! Through Sunday, November 9, 2025
Uncle Shuck’s 15-acre property offers almost four miles of "corn-fusing" twists and turns every fall and an awesome pumpkin patch. General admission tickets also include wagon rides, a bonfire, kiddie maze, goat walk, tire mountain, jump pad, and corn cannon.  READ MORE

Burt's Pumpkin Farm

Dawsonville
Final weekend! Through Monday, November 10, 2025
This fall, Burt’s Pumpkin Farm offers a scenic 2-mile hayride featuring a stream crossing, covered bridge, animated pumpkins, and a view of nearby Amicalola Falls. You’ll also want to visit the pumpkin patch (free), stock up on fall decorations, and taste the pumpkin rolls in the country store. READ MORE

Holiday Fun at Amore e Amore

Inman Park
Opening weekend! November 5 - December 24, 2025
During the holiday season, family-favorite restaurant Amore e Amore transforms into a holiday wonderland with festive decorations, a prix-fixe menu, and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Be sure to check the website to confirm Santa's appearance schedule.  READ MORE

Cirque du Soleil LUZIA

Atlantic Station
Opening weekend! November 6, 2025 - January 25, 2026
LUZIA chronicles the encounters of a parachuted traveler with the culture, nature and mythology of a dreamlike land inhabited by a mystifying menagerie of characters.  READ MORE

Xfinity Movie Series at The Battery

NW Atlanta - FREE
Friday, November 7, 2025
Families bring blankets and chairs to the plaza at The Battery weekly in October and November to watch an outdoor, kid-friendly movie. No outside food or drink allowed but attendees can purchase food from nearby Battery restaurants and have a picnic.  READ MORE

IrishFest Atlanta

Roswell - FREE
November 7 - 9, 2025
Celebrate Irish culture in the heart of Metro Atlanta! IrishFest Atlanta brings together music, dance, workshops, and community events over three days.  READ MORE

Circus Delman Spectacular at North Point Mall

Alpharetta
Opening weekend! November 7 - 17, 2025
Audiences enjoy traditional circus acts at North Point Mall from this family-owned circus. Expect clowns, aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, artists and much more. READ MORE

Georgia Veterans Day Parade

Midtown - FREE
Saturday, November 8, 2025
The Annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade takes place in Midtown Atlanta along Peachtree Street. This is the destination for all citizens to come together and honor our Veterans and Active-Duty Military. READ MORE

Veterans Day Cruz-In

Alpharetta - FREE
Saturday, November 8, 2025
This annual Veteran's Day tradition will take place in Alpharetta at the American Legion Post 201. Families enjoy the car cruise, food, vendors, music and activities for the kids (including bounce houses).  READ MORE

Chomp & Stomp

Cabbagetown - FREE
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Head to Cabbagetown for the annual Chomp & Stomp chili festival. Families will devour chili, as well as enjoy bluegrass live music, drinks, and lots of fun. READ MORE

Carter's D.I.Y. Days

Buckhead & Alpharetta - FREE
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Calling all mini mastercrafters (ages 3+)  Carter's in Buckhead and Alpharetta offers a FREE hands-on DIY workshop in partnership with KiwiCo the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10am – 12pm. READ MORE

Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Overture

Midtown
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Join the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra for their first concert of the 2025/26 season, led by ASYO Music Director William R. Langley.   READ MORE

Stone Mountain Park Veterans Day Weekend

Stone Mountain
November 8 & 9, 2025
Visit Stone Mountain Christmas with a FREE Attractions Ticket for military personnel on November 8 & 9.  READ MORE

DC Heroes Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia

Austell
Weekends, November 8-30, 2025
Six Flags Over Georgia is proud to honor all those who protect and serve – both in comics and real life – during DC Heroes Fest. Your favorite DC heroes, like BATMAN™, SUPERMAN™, and WONDER WOMAN™, will be celebrated along with our local heroes: First Responders; teachers; active military and veterans; and Public Health workers. READ MORE

Stone Mountain Christmas

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Opening weekend! November 8, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Stone Mountain Park celebrates the magic of Christmas with music, lights, live shows, and visits from familiar holiday-season friends.  READ MORE

UPS Second Sunday at the High

Midtown - FREE
Sunday, November 9, 2025
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

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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Roswell Veterans Day Ceremony

Roswell - FREE
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Join the City of Roswell as they honor and celebrate veterans. This event will include an honor walk and ceremony at the Faces of War Memorial behind City Hall.   READ MORE

Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony at Atlanta History Center

Buckhead - FREE
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation's heroes at this year's Veterans Day ceremony. In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the program will pay special tribute to veterans of all generations. The ceremony and afternoon events will celebrate their accomplishments, acknowledge their sacrifices, and reflect on their enduring contributions to our country. 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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