Things to do this weekend in and around Atlanta

Friendly fun in Atlanta for October 16, 2026–October 18, 2026. Check out these highlights!

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Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience – Atlanta - October 16–18, 2026 - Doraville. Families can explore giant bubbles, glowing environments, illusion rooms, interactive play, virtual reality, and a bubble show.
Elephant Wild Encounter - Zoo Atlanta - October 16–18, 2026 - Atlanta. This Zoo Atlanta encounter offers a scheduled opportunity to see elephants.
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Atlanta area - October 16–18, 2026 - Atlanta. Shoott offers free 30-minute outdoor photo sessions with no sitting fee or upfront cost.
Free Live Music at Aurora Cineplex in Roswell - Roswell. Families can bring chairs to enjoy live bands outdoors before or after a movie or mini golf game.
Friday Night Family Session - Cascade Skating - Atlanta. The family skating session runs from 7 to 11 p.m.

Specimen ID Day - Tellus Science Museum. Visitors can bring rocks, minerals, or fossils for identification by the curator and trained volunteers.
Fall Treasure Sale at Aurora Cineplex--Sat Oct 17th - Roswell. This garage sale, trunk sale, and flea market invites visitors to explore and shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Heritage Craft Class: Beginner Crochet - Gainesville. Instructor Kathleen Holdash guides beginners through basic crochet stitches and techniques.
Brookhaven International Festival - October 17–18, 2026 - Atlanta. The free festival’s Kids’ Corner includes inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting, and llama photo opportunities.
Lemur Wild Encounter - Zoo Atlanta - October 16–18, 2026 - Atlanta. Zoo Atlanta presents a scheduled wild encounter featuring lemurs.

2026 Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival - Dunwoody. The festival features BBQ competitions, tasting tickets, free admission, a Kids’ Zone, and family activities.
Dinoverse: An Epic Journey to the Jurassic – Atlanta - October 16–18, 2026 - Doraville. Families can enter an immersive prehistoric adventure with incredible creatures from the Age of Dinosaurs.
COME FROM AWAY at Woodstock Arts - October 16–18, 2026 - Woodstock. The production offers 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. showtimes.

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