15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend
If you’re ready to take your family out for some fun in metro Atlanta this weekend, you’ll find plenty of events from which to choose. The King Center’s Beloved Community International Expo will host activities such as live performances, cultural booths and a kids zone. And you can also make some memories at the Gwinnett County Fair with rides, a circus and more.
Check out the following 15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
Beloved Community International Expo
Celebrate global culture at the King Center with live performances, cultural booths, food trucks, interactive exhibits, a kids zone and a book signing by Bernice King and more.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Free. The King Center, 449 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-526-8900.
Kick off Hispanic Day with Latin American-inspired vendors, performances, fun activities for kids and families, DJs, dancing and a bar with refreshing drinks.
3-7 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. Old Fourth Ward Park, 680 Dallas St. NE, Atlanta.
On her Radical Optimism tour, English-Albanian singer Dua Lipa brings her disco-inspired dance pop to State Farm Arena, where she’ll be joined by Cil.
7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $70.81 and up. State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta. 404-878-3000.
Coffee, Campfires and Cryptids
Bring your curiosity, your favorite tall tales, a warm drink and a lawn chair for an evening set against the backdrop of a campfire as you hear stories of Bigfoot sightings in North Georgia, sea monsters near Savannah and more.
6 p.m. Friday. Free. Atherton Square, 4 Depot St., Marietta. 770-794-5509.
Based on Tennessee Williams’ haunting play, this performance by the Acworth Theatre Company tells his story of a man examining the choices he made and their impact on himself, his mother and his fragile sister.
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, plus additional dates. $20 general admission, $18 senior/military/student. Roberts School, 4681 School Road, Acworth. 770-672-0294.
Statemint pop-up consignment shop
Shop for name-brand women’s clothing at reduced prices at this pop-up consignment shop.
Continuing 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. Town Center at Cobb, 400 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway NW, Kennesaw.
Take part in free hands-on STEM activities and planetarium shows at Fernbank Science Center.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Free. Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Drive NE, Atlanta. 678-874-7102.
Spruce up your home and outdoor landscaping with a selection of Piedmont natives, houseplants and more.
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission, advance registration for 30-minute time slot required. Woodlands Garden, 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur. 404-373-2222.
Bring the kids for Garba and Dandiya Raas lessons and to learn about the lessons of Navaratri in this Hindu celebration benefiting Georgia Interfaith Power and Light. Families will then join together for joyful dances, spirited Raas and traditional Aarti as well as music, food and popsicle treats.
4:30-6 p.m. Children’s Garba; 6-9:30 p.m. Family Garba. Saturday. $7.50 in advance for ages 2 and up, $10 at the door. Ebster Recreation Center, 105 Electric Ave., Decatur. 404-377-5552.
Wear your favorite SEC school’s gear, watch conference games on the big screen and enjoy food from 25 food tents as well as Hyde Brewing draft beer and ceviche margaritas. Buying a wristband entitles you to all-you-can-eat food, and all proceeds benefit Lionheart Life Center.
Noon-7:30 p.m. Saturday, $25 wrist bands for all-you-can-eat. Behind Truck & Tap on Old Roswell Street, downtown Alpharetta.
Bring your pup out for pet-related vendors, doggie treats, best dressed dog and best dog trick contests and tunes from a DJ.
Noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. 678-512-3200.
Run in this fast, flat Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifier that helps financially assist young women and men in preserving their fertility after a cancer diagnosis.
7:30 a.m. 10K; 7:35 a.m. 5K and Stroller Division 5K. Saturday. Each event $55 with a price increase on race day, $30 for ages 8-10, $5 for ages 7 and under. Saturday, Sept. 13. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9435 Willeo Road, Roswell.
Celebrate Mexican culture with live traditional music, folk dances, authentic cuisine, artisan vendors and family-friendly activities.
4-8 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Plaza Las Americas, 733 Pleasant Hill Road, Lilburn. 404-838-6740.
Around the World in the DTL and Live in the DTL Concert
Experience diverse cultures and communities at this vibrant international bazaar with unique wares and cuisine from all over the world. Entertainment including music, dance performances and more will be featured along with games and crafts.
5-10 p.m. Friday and 2-10 p.m. Saturday. Free. Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville. 678-407-6653.
Head to the fair for carnival rides, livestock shows, a circus, magic shows and more.
Continuing 5-10 p.m. shopping mall, 5-11 p.m. carnival Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. shopping mall and 11 a.m.-midnight carnival Saturday; 1-9 p.m. shopping mall and 1-10 p.m. carnival Sunday, plus additional dates through Sept. 21. $10 admission ages 12-64, $5 seniors 65 and older and ages 6-11, free for 5 and under with paid adult. Also free for active and retired military, law enforcement and fire department personnel with proper ID. Free parking. Unlimited ride wristbands $30 and up plus $2 charge and cost of admission. Ride credits start at 10 for $1, with each ride requiring 40-75 tickets. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 770-963-6522.
