Family guides for Georgia
Hand-checked family events and always-open places in Georgia, city by city, with dates, costs and official links. All times are local Eastern Time.
Coming up: holiday & seasonal highlights
- Stone Mountain ChristmasStone Mountain · Nov 7 – Dec 27 · Online tickets $36.99 child, $39.99 adult (ages 3+)
- Viking Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun RunColumbus · Sat, Nov 7 · Fun run ages 4–18 $20
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (puppet show)Atlanta · Nov 11 – Dec 27 · Tickets from $22
- Garden Lights, Holiday NightsAtlanta · Nov 14 – Dec 27 · Separate timed ticket (see site)
- Winter WonderLights at the State Botanical GardenAthens · Nov 19 – Dec 27 · $15 per person ($18 on peak nights) plus taxes and fees, bought online in advance
- Savannah Christmas Market at Plant RiversideSavannah · Nov 19 – Dec 26
Seasonal guides
Atlanta area
- Things to do with kids in Atlanta, GA17 listings
Savannah area
- Things to do with kids in Savannah, GA15 listings
Augusta area
- Things to do with kids in Augusta, GA12 listings
Columbus area
- Things to do with kids in Columbus, GA11 listings
Athens area
- Things to do with kids in Athens, GA11 listings
Frequently asked questions
Which Georgia cities have Little Outings family guides?
Our 5 city guides in Georgia cover Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Athens and Columbus. All times are local Eastern Time.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Georgia?
We list 9 holiday light events across 4 cities in Georgia, 3 free, including Garden Lights, Holiday Nights (Atlanta), Winter WonderLights at the State Botanical Garden (Athens) and Broadway Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting (Columbus). See our Atlanta and Savannah holiday lights guides.
Where can kids see Santa in Georgia?
We list 4 events with Santa across 2 cities in Georgia, including Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside (Savannah), Broadway Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting (Columbus), Holiday Kickoff at Eastern Wharf (Savannah) and Columbus Christmas Parade (Columbus).
What Thanksgiving events can families go to in Georgia?
We list 5 Thanksgiving events across 5 cities in Georgia, including Viking Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run (Columbus), Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash (Atlanta) and United Way Turkey Trot, Kids K & Diaper Dash (Savannah). See our Atlanta and Savannah Thanksgiving guides.
What are the big kids' attractions in Georgia?
Zoos, aquariums and children's museums on our Georgia guides include Bear Hollow Zoo (Athens), Zoo Atlanta (Atlanta), Oatland Island Wildlife Center (Savannah) and Georgia Aquarium (Atlanta).
What is free for families in Georgia?
6 places on our Georgia guides have free admission according to the official site, including Bear Hollow Zoo (Athens), State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Athens), Georgia Museum of Art (Athens) and Sandy Creek Nature Center (Athens). See all 6 in the city guides.
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