Things to do this weekend in and around Atlanta
Friendly fun in Atlanta for Friday, August 15, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, August 15, 2026
Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Atlanta area - August 15–16, 2026 - Atlanta area. Enjoy a free 30-minute outdoor photo session with professional photographers and purchase only the edited images you love.
ResortPass Experience - August 15–17, 2026 - Multiple hotels across NY and the U.S. Treat your family to a mini day‑vacation with pool, spa, and amenity access at top hotels without an overnight stay.
Mazes & Brain Games at Tellus Science Museum - August 15–17, 2026 - Tellus Science Museum. Challenge your problem‑solving skills with hands‑on mazes and brain teasers in this special interactive science exhibit.
Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure at Children's Museum of Atlanta - August 15–17, 2026 - Atlanta, GA. Dive into an immersive undersea‑themed exhibit where kids explore ocean habitats and marine animals inspired by the Wild Kratts show.
Atlanta Braves Baseball - 7:15 pm Home Game - August 15, 2026 - Atlanta, GA. Cheer on the Braves at their home stadium for an exciting evening of Major League Baseball action.
Saturday, August 16, 2026
LEGO® NINJAGO®: The True Ninja Trials Event at LEGO® Discovery Center Atlanta - August 16, 2026 - Atlanta, GA. Kids take on creative ninja‑themed LEGO challenges and missions inspired by NINJAGO: Dragons Rising.
Elephant Wild Encounter - Zoo Atlanta - August 16–17, 2026 - Atlanta, GA. Get an up‑close elephant experience and learn how the zoo cares for these gentle giants from animal care experts.
Toddler Saturday at High Museum of Art - August 16, 2026 - Atlanta, GA. Little ones enjoy art‑making, storytelling, and gallery activities designed especially for toddlers and their caregivers.
Pop - In for Family Fun: Cobb Kaleidoscope - Marietta Museum of History - August 16, 2026 - Marietta, GA. Drop in for themed crafts and hands‑on history activities that highlight the stories of Cobb County.
16th Annual Season - Brookhaven Farmers Market - August 16, 2026 - Brookhaven, GA. Browse fresh local produce, baked goods, and handmade items at this lively neighborhood farmers market.
Sunday, August 17, 2026
Lemur Wild Encounter - Zoo Atlanta - August 17, 2026 - Atlanta, GA. Meet lemurs up close and discover fascinating facts about these playful primates and their conservation.
Keeper for a Day: Reptiles and Amphibians - August 17, 2026 - Atlanta, GA. Older kids and teens step into a keeper’s shoes to help care for reptiles and amphibians behind the scenes.
Freedom Farmers Market at the Carter Center - August 17, 2026 - Atlanta, GA. Enjoy a community farmers market featuring seasonal produce, artisan foods, and local vendors on the Carter Center campus.
Sandy Springs Farmers Market - August 17, 2026 - Sandy Springs, GA. Shop for farm‑fresh goods, specialty foods, and crafts while kids enjoy the open‑air market atmosphere.
Acworth Farmers Market - August 17, 2026 - Acworth, GA. Stroll downtown Acworth to pick up local fruits, vegetables, and treats from regional growers and makers.