Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell area · Latest check Wed, Oct 21
Things to do with kids in Cobb County, GA
34 upcoming family events and 11 places and programs in Cobb County, GA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Acworth Halloween JamBOOree
Logan Farm Park
All ages
Oct24SatSports & playSat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia
From $45All ages
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Boo Bash at Avenue East Cobb
Avenue East Cobb — The Plaza
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM
Stay & Play Saturday: LEGOs & Locomotives — Southern Museum
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
With admissionAll ages
Oct25SunCommunitySun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
The Great Fall Festival at The Battery Atlanta
The Battery Atlanta — Plaza
Free
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 7:00 PM
The Battery Atlanta Movie Series — free family movies on the Plaza Green
The Battery Atlanta — Plaza Green
Free
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Acworth Police Safe-O-Ween
Acworth Police Department
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
Halloween Outdoor Movie Night: Monsters University — Depot Park
Depot Park — United Bankshares Amphitheater
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
Fall Fest at The Avenue West Cobb
The Avenue West Cobb
FreeAll ages
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 9:15 AM
Little Sprouts — Smith-Gilbert Gardens (Nov 2026–Jan 2027)
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
With admissionAges 0–4
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Workshops — Southern Museum (Nov 2026–Jan 2027)
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
With admissionAges 5–12
Nov14SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Discover Bonsai — November 2026
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
From $5
Nov14SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Garden Trail Trivia — November 2026
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
From $5Ages 16+
Nov21SatSports & playSat, Nov 21 · 7:30 AM
Acworth Turkey Chase
Center Street, Historic Downtown Acworth (start and finish)
From $5All ages
Nov21SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM
Santa's Post Office at The Battery Atlanta
Truist Community Corner, The Battery Atlanta
Free
Nov26ThuLight displaysThrough Dec 31
Lights of Life 2026 — Life University drive-through lights
Life University campus
From $15All ages
Nov28SatTree lightingsSat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM
Tree Lighting at The Battery Atlanta 2026
The Battery Atlanta — Georgia Power Pavilion and plaza
Free
- Tree lightings
Wed, Dec 2 · 6:00 PM
Kennesaw Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Depot Park
All ages
Dec4FriSanta visitsFri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Santa's Arrival — Historic Downtown Acworth
Historic Downtown Acworth — the Plaza behind Henry's
Free
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Christmas in Acworth — Santa at Depot Park and Horse & Carriage Rides
Historic Downtown Acworth (Depot Park on Dec 5)
Free
Dec5SatNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 26
The Nutcracker — Atlanta Ballet 2026
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Paid
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
A Day with Santa & Illuminate Holly Days Parade — Kennesaw
Downtown Kennesaw — Ben Robertson Community Center, Depot Park Community House and parade route
With admission
Dec6SunMarkets and festivalsSun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PM
Kids Holiday Market at The Battery Atlanta
The Battery Atlanta
Dec11FriSanta visitsFri, Dec 11 · 4:30 PM
Santa’s Garden Party — December 2026 series
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
From $25
Dec12SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with the Grinch — Acworth Community Center
Acworth Community Center
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM
All Aboard for Holiday Fun! at the Southern Museum
Southern Museum
From $5All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Kids Shop & Drop with Snapology — Kennesaw
Ben Robertson Community Center
From $49Ages 5–12
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 13 · 6:00 PM
Glimmer & Glee: Holiday Drone Show — Kennesaw
Depot Park — United Bankshares Amphitheater
Dec16WedCommunityWed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM
Light Up Main PTV Parade — Acworth
Cauble Park and the downtown Acworth parade route
Free
Dec17ThuNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 22
The Nutcracker — The Georgia Ballet, Marietta
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
PaidAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 20 · 6:30 PM
Madhatters Skating Academy Holiday Show
Atlanta Ice House at the Compete Center
All ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 6:00 PM
New Year's Eve Early Innings Family Countdown — The Battery Atlanta
The Battery Atlanta
Free
- Outdoors
Tue, Jan 12 · 10:00 AM
Nature Play Day: Animals in Winter — Smith-Gilbert Gardens
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
With admissionAll ages
Jan18MonArts & craftsMon, Jan 18 · 9:30 AM
MLK Jr. Day of Service Community Mural — Smith-Gilbert Gardens
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
All Fired Up Sandy Plains Family Pottery Painting
All Fired Up Sandy Plains
From $6
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Central Rock Gym Kennesaw Youth Climbing Clubs
Central Rock Gym Kennesaw
From $200Ages 4–18
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Code Ninjas East Cobb Coding and Robotics Programs
Code Ninjas East Cobb
Ages 5–14
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Mommy & Me — Southern Museum
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History — Jolley Education Center
With admissionAges 3–5
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Sensory Friendly Afternoons — Southern Museum
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
From $5All ages
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Champion Kids Marietta Gym Ninja Classes
Champion Kids
From $75Ages 5+
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Escalade Kennesaw Climbtopia Family Climbing
Escalade Rock Climbing Kennesaw
Ages 5+
- Learn to skate
Session in progress
Learn to Skate USA at Atlanta Ice House
Atlanta Ice House at the Compete Center
From $195Ages 3+
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Ice Skating at Atlanta Ice House
Atlanta Ice House at the Compete Center
From $11All ages
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
School of Rock East Cobb Youth Music and Songwriting Programs
School of Rock East Cobb
Ages 4–18
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Toddler Tuesday — Kennesaw Recreation Center
Kennesaw Recreation Center
Ages 1–5
Recently ended
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:30 AM
Caregiver and Toddler Time with Cobb Collaborative — Smith-Gilbert Gardens
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
With admission
Oct15ThuSTEM & discoveryEndedPast · Oct 15 · 9:30 AM
Mommy & Me — Fiesta Time!
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
From $5Ages 3–5
Oct14WedSTEM & discoveryEndedPast · Oct 14 · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Workshop — A Morning for Mourning
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
From $5Ages 5–12
Oct12MonCommunityEndedPast · Oct 12 · 10:00 AM
Community Volunteer Day — Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
Free
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