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Treat mom to a fabulous Mother's Day weekend in Atlanta! Photo by author
Treat mom to a fabulous Mother's Day weekend in Atlanta! Photo by author
5/10/23 - By Elsa Simcik

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

The main event of Mother's Day weekend is...MOM! If mom is into art (and/or free fun), we've rounded up several art festivals on Mother's Day weekend in Atlanta. Head to Dunwoody for the Dunwoody Art Festival or Buckhead for the Chastain Arts Festival, both running Saturday and Sunday. These beloved Atlanta festivals offer activities for adults (art, shopping, food) and kids (bounce houses, face painting, arts & crafts). Another great spring festival on Mother's Day weekend in Atlanta? The Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes offers music, a wing cook-off, and kids' area. 

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Families can bounce and play at the 20th Kirkwood Spring Fling. Photo courtesy event
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Things to Do Mother's Day Weekend in Atlanta with Kids

Callanwolde Spring Concert Series

Druid Hills - Last night! Friday, May 12
For families with an appreciation for all kinds of music, visit Callanwolde Fine Arts Center for the Spring Concert Series in Callanwolde's outdoor amphitheater. Enjoy live music and bring blankets, chairs, and a picnic dinner. READ MORE

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival

Acworth - May 12 & 13
The Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival is back at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. The event is free, but patrons can purchase taster tickets and a voting ticket to sample the competition. READ MORE

Funbox Bounce House at Sugarloaf Mills

Stonecrest - May 12-14
Kids and parents bounce in the Funbox, a huge traveling inflatable experience. Guests purchase tickets online for 90-minute sessions. The bouncy is 25,000 sq. ft. of continuous jumping zones connecting 10 different play areas. READ MORE

Mother's Day at Painting with a Twist in Atlanta

Various locations - May 12-14
Painting with a Twist offers several Mother's Day-themed painting sessions for moms and kids. Schedules, prices, and age requirements vary by location. READ MORE

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Alpharetta - Saturday, May 13
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Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes

Kirkwood - Saturday, May 13
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McDonough - Saturday, May 13
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Sandy Springs Mother Son Dance

Sandy Springs - Saturday, May 13
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Super Spring Saturdays

Bogart - Saturday, May 13
Take a drive to Bogart, GA (about 1.5 hour drive from Atlanta) to Washington Farms for Super Spring Saturdays! Kids will have the time of their lives on the farm with jumpy pads and slides, a petting zoo, paintball, wagon rides, and ziplines, just to name a few. The farm features lots of yummy food for sale!  READ MORE

Dunwoody Art Festival

Dunwoody - May 13 & 14
Kids and grownups are sure to enjoy the Dunwoody Art Festival, including food, face painting, children's activities, shopping, and of course, lots of art.  READ MORE

Chastain Park Arts Festival

Buckhead - May 13 & 14
With 185 local artists showcasing their talents at the largest public parks in Fulton County, the Chastain Park Arts Festival is serious about art. Visitors can check out and shop for paintings, glass designs, sculptures and jewelry. Kids will enjoy the children's area and the food trucks.  READ MORE

Sweet Auburn Springfest

Historic Sweet Auburn - May 13 & 14
Visitors head to the historic Sweet Auburn District to celebrate the neighborhood that is home to the Martin Luther King Jr., National Historic site. Festival goers enjoy food, live music, and a kids' zone.  READ MORE

UPS Second Sunday at the High

Midtown - Sunday, May 14
On the second Sunday of each month, families head to the High Museum of Art for FREE admission for all visitors and special family-friendly programming. Kids art-making activities, performances, and the High’s permanent collection and special exhibitions.   READ MORE

Memorial Day Family Canoe Trip

Roswell - Sunday, May 14
Book a spot for the Memorial Day Family Canoe event at Chattahoochee Nature Center. Perfect for beginners and young family members (ages 5 and up), participants learn paddling strokes from trained staff members. The staff provides equipment and supervises races on Beaver Pond.  READ MORE

Mother's Day at The Hall

Downtown - Sunday, May 14
Head to the Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame this Mother's Day. Sponsored by Home Depot, moms receive complimentary mimosas from 11am-4:30pm, massages from 11am-2pm, and free admission to the museum from 10am-5pm. Additionally, the first 100 moms get a $25 gift card to Home Depot. READ MORE
Chattahoochee Food Works has colorful outdoor seating for families. Photo by Melanie Preis
Chattahoochee Food Works has colorful outdoor seating for families. Photo by Melanie Preis

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