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No-ticket or likely-free events that work well as the anchor for a low-cost weekend plan.
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Things to do with kids this weekend in Atlanta
Updated October 25, 2026
October 23–25
Sun · 10:00 AM · Atlanta
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at Zoo Atlanta — costumes, candy and animal encounters, included with admission.
Sun · 2:00 PM · Atlanta
Family Museum Program
Family Museum Program at Children's Museum of Atlanta — hands-on play for the youngest.
Sun · 12:00 PM · Alpharetta FreeOnce Upon A Not So Spooky Maze
Once Upon A Not So Spooky Maze in Alpharetta — free, low-scare Halloween maze for little kids.
The weekend of October 23–25 has 7 family events on across 3 Atlanta cities, led by outdoors and community programs. The busiest calendars are at Atlanta Botanical Garden and Atlanta Parks and Recreation. Every listing below comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — and the free ones are marked.
7 family events across 3 Atlanta cities this weekend — 5 likely free. Biggest clusters: outdoors (2), community (1), library (1).
7 family events
5 likely free
3 cities
Don't miss this weekend
Ranked by how hard each one is to catch otherwise — marquee one-offs first, always-on drop-ins last.
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Once Upon A Not So Spooky Maze
Why it ranks holiday · community program · editor's pick
Once Upon A Not So Spooky Maze in Alpharetta — free, low-scare Halloween maze for little kids.
FreeAll agesOfficial ↗
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Boo at the Zoo
Why it ranks monthly · major attraction · editor's pick
Boo at Zoo Atlanta — costumes, candy and animal encounters, included with admission.
Ages 6–11Official ↗
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Family Museum Program
Why it ranks weekly · museum · editor's pick
Family Museum Program at Children's Museum of Atlanta — hands-on play for the youngest.
$All agesOfficial ↗
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Garden Chef Demo: Pamela D. Jones Mack
Why it ranks one-time special · outdoors
FreeAges 2–11Official ↗
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Toddler and preschool picks
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Open this plan →Family events in Atlanta this weekend: October 23–25
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Sunday, October 25
7 events · 5 free
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Once Upon A Not So Spooky Maze
Join us for a Not-So-Spooky holiday adventure for the whole family!
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Boo at the Zoo
is Atlanta’s favorite family Halloween festival!
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Family Museum Program
Family-friendly museum programming, discovery activities, and exhibit-based learning in Atlanta.
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Fall Family Fun
in the Children’s Garden will delight youngsters of all ages!
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Garden Chef Demo: Pamela D. Jones Mack
Select days at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. during the Fall.
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Gaming | Chess & Go
Play the strategy games Go and Chess in a friendly environment.
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Family Nature Program
Outdoor nature, ranger, garden, or recreation programming for families in Atlanta.
Free Official ↗
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Animals & nature
Zoos, farms, gardens, and wildlife walks to get up close with the outdoors.
- Fall Family FunAtlanta Botanical Garden · Atlanta · Ages 5–12
- Boo at the ZooZoo Atlanta · Atlanta · Ages 5–12
- Garden Chef Demo: Pamela D. Jones MackAtlanta Botanical Garden · Atlanta · Ages 3–12
Festivals & community
Fairs, parades, seasonal celebrations, and big community gatherings.
- Boo at the ZooZoo Atlanta · Atlanta · Ages 5–12
- Once Upon A Not So Spooky MazeOnce Upon a Maze · Alpharetta · Ages 5–12
Arts & crafts
Drop-in making, painting, drawing, and creative studio time.
- Fall Family FunAtlanta Botanical Garden · Atlanta · Ages 5–12
Food & markets
Farmers markets, food trucks, tastings, and cooking fun.
- Garden Chef Demo: Pamela D. Jones MackAtlanta Botanical Garden · Atlanta · Ages 3–12