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Train enthusiasts flock to Southern Museum this weekend for the popular model train display event. Photo courtesy Southern Museum
Train enthusiasts flock to Southern Museum this weekend for the popular model train display event. Photo courtesy Southern Museum
1/21/26 - By Elsa Simcik

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

The event name says it all for train fanatics this weekend—Trains! Trains! Trains!, at the Southern Museum, features interactive model train layouts and train-themed activities. Dinosaur enthusiasts head to Cobb Galleria Centre for Jurassic Quest, an immersive walk-through experience with both baby and big dinosaurs, opportunities for fossil digging and a LEGO-themed play zone.  Plus, car buffs zoom down to Echo Park Speedway's FREE open house, with interactive fun and entertinament. Note: North Georgia may be hit hard with cold weather this weekend, so check social media and event websites before heading out due to potential cancellations.

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Echo Park Speedway Open House

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Saturday, January 24
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Trains! Trains! Trains! at the Southern Museum

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January 24 & 25
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Sunday, January 25
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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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