Family-Friendly​​ Events This Weekend In Atlanta

As we get closer to the holidays, finding the time to spend with our family and children reminds us what is most important during the holiday season. In case you're wondering what to do with the kids this weekend, we have a list of fun events full of things to do this weekend around Atlanta.

Friday, November 15, 2019

Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!

What: Sesame Street live is a perfect event where you and the kids can both enjoy childhood characters.

Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

When: November 15 - 17

Cost: Tickets start at $20

Learn more: https://www.sesamestreetlive.com

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

What: The play adaption of this classic television special will include learning themes touching on bullying, self-discovery, winter holidays, and music. Tickets include the play, a Create-A-Puppet Worshop, and admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum.

Where: Center for Puppetry Arts

When: Showing until December 29

Cost: Ticket prices vary

Learn more: http://www.puppet.org/buy-tickets/2019-20/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Macy’s Pink Pig

What: Macy’s Pink Pig train ride is a 50 year tradition that gives life to Priscilla the Pink Pig. The Pink Pig Tent features a train ride that carries passengers through a life-size storybook.

Where: Lenox Square Mall

When: Available until January 5, 2020

Cost: Rides start at $3

Learn more: https://www.visitmacysusa.com/article/macys-pink-pig

Shout, Sing-Out!

What: A 45-minutes children’s stage show that will treat the audience to storytelling, music, civil rights heroes & sheroes, and a poster making workshop. Tickets also include complimentary admission to the entire museum.

Where: National Center for Civil and Human Rights

When: November 16 & 30, December 7 & 14

Cost: Free!

Learn more: https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/sso/

Sunday, November 17, 2019

Dekalb History Center Museum

What: It’s always a great idea to take in some local history. Visit the Dekalb History Center Museum to learn more about your city.

Where: Dekalb History Center Museum

When: Open Monday - Thursday

Cost: Free!

Learn more: https://www.exploregeorgia.org/decatur/arts-culture/museums/the-dekalb-history-museum

A Christmas Carol

What: A fun way to introduce the kids to A Christmas Carol is through a live-action play. Enjoy the play with an all-star Atlanta cast full of music and Broadway-style production.

When: Showing until December 24

Where: Alliance Theatre

Cost: Tickets vary by seating

Learn more: https://alliancetheatre.org/production/2019-20/a-christmas-carol

Storytime at Little Shop of Stories

What: Every week the Little Shop of Stories located in Decatur hosts storytime on Sundays and Tuesdays. In case you want something even more interactive, there's circle time that includes songs and is targeted to children 3 and under.

When: Sundays at 2 pm

Where: Little Shop of Stories

Cost: Free!

Learn more: http://littleshopofstories.com/storytimes/