Looking for something fun to do with your family this weekend in Atlanta? MomoCon brings four days of geek culture to the Georgia World Congress Center, and Stone Mountain Park’s annual Memorial Day weekend includes a 250th Celebration Drone & Light Show, an extended fireworks finale and performances by the 116th Army Band.
Check out the following 15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
Credit: Photo courtesy of MomoCon
Credit: Photo courtesy of MomoCon
Immerse yourself in geek culture as fans of Japanese anime, American animation, comics, video games and tabletop games gather to cosplay, browse in the exhibition hall and meet celebrity voice talent, designers, writers and more.
Continuing Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 24. $63.99 and up. Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta.
Enjoy the feats of Extreme Riders, Hoop Divers, Soul Skaters and more as the Atlanta-based circus celebrates 32 years of fun under the big top.
Continuing 7 p.m. Friday, May 22; noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, and noon, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 24, plus additional dates. $38.80 and up. Old Turner Field gray lot, 50 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta.
The temporary exhibit opens this weekend for children ages 3-9 to explore ocean habitats and the creatures residing within them. They’ll use science, teamwork and Wild Kratts technology to solve problems, help animals and foil the villains’ plans. A tot spot for children under 3 is included.
Saturday, May 23, through Sunday, Sept. 13. $19.95-$21.95. Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, Atlanta. 404-659-5437.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Smith-Gilbert Gardens
Credit: Photo courtesy of Smith-Gilbert Gardens
The popular kid-friendly pollinator garden and butterfly house are open for the season with annuals, perennials and flowering shrubs that attract and support native pollinators. A butterfly house is also open for upclose experiences.
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, plus additional dates. $3 plus required Gardens admission of $5-$10. Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. 770-919-0248.
Come alone or bring your partner, friend or kids to join in a dance class at Smyrna’s Village Green Park.
4-8 p.m. Saturday, May 23. Free. 1250 Powder Springs St. SE, Smyrna. 770-434-6600.
Kick off the summer in Stonecrest with free pool admission, food (while supplies last) and DJ-provided music.
Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, May 23. Free. Browns Mill Aquatic Center, 4929 Browns Mill Road, Stonecrest. 470-552-7275.
Stone Mountain Park’s Memorial Day Weekend
The attraction salutes our troops and their families with performances by the 116th Army Band on Saturday and Sunday, plus a nightly 250th Celebration Drone & Light Show followed by an extended fireworks finale.
Continuing Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. $5 and up, plus $20 daily or $40 annual parking pass. Free attractions pass (includes Drone & Light Show) for active duty, veterans and retired military personnel with valid ID. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 478-478-6686.
Celebrate the season opening of Milton’s City Pool with free admission, hot dogs, music from School of Rock, inflatables, balloon twisting, sporty play, art activities and Legos.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 23. Free. Milton City Pool, 1785 Dinsmore Road, Milton. 678-242-2500.
The festival includes a whimsical artist market, food court and a Kidz Zone with face painting, sand art, mining for treasures and more.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24. Free admission. The Grove in Wills Park, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta.
A Shakespeare Happening: ‘Romeo and Juliet'
This series brings Shakespeare to life through Renaissance music from members of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company, interactive children’s storytelling and theatrical play, and a performance of “Romeo and Juliet.”
2-5 p.m. Saturday, May 23. Free. Avondale Estates Town Green, 64 N. Avondale Road, Avondale Estates. 404-434-8089.
Rock band Sister Hazel, known for the platinum hit “All for You,” performs feel-good favorites as well as new music.
4 p.m. venue opens; 6 p.m. food trucks open; 7:30 p.m. opening act; 8:30 p.m. Sister Hazel, Friday, May 22. Free lawn seating. City Green, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. 770-730-5600.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Explore Gwinnett
Credit: Photo courtesy of Explore Gwinnett
Take a one-hour hike while being flanked by therapy goats from GGA farm in Tucker.
10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 23. $41 Gwinnett County residents, $61 nonresidents. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center Hidden Courtyard/Garden, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Berkeley Lake. 678-277-0920.
The city of Suwanee and Everett’s Music Barn host this annual event that includes a musical salute to our troops and veterans, performances by the Main Street Symphony Orchestra and the Raven Welch Band and a variety of food vendors. Wear your red, white and blue and bring blankets and lawn chairs.
7-9:30 p.m. Friday, May 22. Free. Town Center Park, Buford Highway and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suwanee. 770-945-8996.
The festival offers Asian food vendors, merchandise and anime creators, performances, cosplay contests, interactive experiences and a kids activity zone.
Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. $12 and up, free for 10 and under. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville.
The Commodores and the Spinners
Iconic groups the Commodores and the Spinners return to Sugar Hill to perform some of their greatest hits.
8-11 p.m. Friday, May 22. $59.71. The Bowl at Sugar Hill, 5039 W. Broad St., Sugar Hill.
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