Things to do with kids in Augusta, GA
Checked · All times are local Eastern Time (Augusta time)
Coming up in Augusta: RunGiving 5K & Fun Run (Nov 26), Create with Me! Southern Santas at the Morris Museum (Dec 3), Story Adventures (ages 3–5) at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library (from Oct 28) and 2 more events. 7 always-open places. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Thanksgiving events in Augusta
RunGiving 5K & Fun Run
- When
- Thu, Nov 26 · 5K 9am; Fun Run 10am
- Cost
- 5K $20 without a shirt, $30 with a shirt through Nov 25 ($35 race day); Fun Run price not listed
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
A Thanksgiving-morning run and walk on the Augusta Canal towpath: the 5K at 9am, then a short out-and-back Fun Run at 10am. Bring a canned good for the Broad Street Ministry Center food pantry. Online registration stays open until 8:45am race day; parking is at the Salvation Army Kroc Center (1833 Broad St).
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas & holiday events: holiday fun
Create with Me! Southern Santas at the Morris Museum
- When
- Thu, Dec 3 · 4–5pm
- Cost
- $5 for nonmembers; free for members; advance registration required (706-828-3867)
- Ages
- Ages Toddlers to tweens · Indoor
A Santa-themed art session for toddlers to tweens: make Santa ornaments from okra, one of the South’s favorites.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Storytimes and free museum days
Story Adventures (ages 3–5) at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
- When
- Wed, Oct 28 – Wed, Dec 16 (Wednesdays (not Nov 11)) · 10:30–11am
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- Ages 3-5 · Indoor
Weekly storytime for preschoolers: books, songs and a magical journey through stories.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
FREE Sundays at the Morris Museum of Art
- When
- Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Dec 20 (Sundays) · Noon–5pm
- Cost
- Free admission on Sundays
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Free admission every Sunday afternoon to the museum of Southern art on the Riverwalk (sponsored by Bank of America).
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Tiny Tales Storytime at Wallace Branch Library
- When
- Tue, Nov 3 – Tue, Dec 29 (Tuesdays) · 11–11:30am
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- Ages 0-5 · Indoor
A short weekly storytime for little ones at the Wallace Branch.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
Augusta Canal Discovery Center
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Canal history exhibits in the old Enterprise Mill, where Petersburg boat tours leave; Tue–Sat 9:30am–3pm (call 706-823-0440 x502 for boat tour times)
Augusta Museum of History
- Price
- Adults $7, children (6–18) $5, under 6 free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Local history museum downtown; Thu–Sat from 10am, Sun 1–5pm; closed Mon–Wed
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Morris Museum of Art
- Price
- Adults $5, youth (13–17) $3, children 12 and under free; no admission charge on Sundays
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Art of the American South on the Riverwalk, with family programs; Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm; closed Mondays and major holidays
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Phinizy Center & Nature Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Swamp nature park with boardwalks, plus toddler classes and family nature programs
Augusta-Richmond County Public Library (Main Library)
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Downtown main library of the Augusta-Richmond County system
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Branch library with Story Adventures for ages 3–5 every Wednesday
Wallace Branch Library
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Branch library with Tiny Tales storytime on Tuesdays and Baby Bookworms on Wednesdays
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Augusta this weekend?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) we list 1 family event in Augusta: FREE Sundays at the Morris Museum of Art (Sun, free).
What time is trick-or-treating in Augusta?
Sunset on Halloween in Augusta is at 6:36 p.m. Augusta doesn't list official trick-or-treat hours, so plan around dusk.
What are free things to do with kids in Augusta?
These are free according to their official sites: 1 upcoming event in Augusta, including FREE Sundays at the Morris Museum of Art (Nov 1 – Dec 20).
Where can kids play indoors in Augusta when it's too hot or rainy?
We list 6 indoor places in Augusta: Augusta Canal Discovery Center, Augusta Museum of History (kids 6–18 $5), Morris Museum of Art (kids 12 and under free), Augusta-Richmond County Public Library (Main Library) and Jeff Maxwell Branch Library. See all 6 above.
What Thanksgiving events can I take my kids to in Augusta?
We list 1 Thanksgiving event in Augusta: RunGiving 5K & Fun Run (Thu, Nov 26).
Are there storytimes or regular kids' programs in Augusta?
We list 3 everyday programs in Augusta, 1 free: Story Adventures (ages 3–5) at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library (Wednesdays, not Nov 11), FREE Sundays at the Morris Museum of Art (Sundays) and Tiny Tales Storytime at Wallace Branch Library (Tuesdays).
What is there to do with toddlers in Augusta?
We list 4 places and 1 event in Augusta that welcome kids under 2, including Tiny Tales Storytime at Wallace Branch Library (Nov 3 – Dec 29), Phinizy Center & Nature Park and Augusta-Richmond County Public Library (Main Library). See all 5 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
How much do Augusta family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 2 places in Augusta: Augusta Museum of History (adult $7, kids 6–18 $5) and Morris Museum of Art (adult $5, kids 12 and under free). Confirm before you go; prices change.
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