From A-Z, AlpharettaMoms.Org keeps you updated weekly on fun family things to do! Bunches of information in one place to make our lives a little easier! Starting with happenings in Alpharetta and the Atlanta Botanical Garden to the World of Coca-Cola, you can keep up to date with events through this article!
Alliance Theatre
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Gigantic, flowing aerial art, larger-than life glass plant sculptures bloom at Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Atlanta Botanical Garden will be ablaze with shimmering, larger-than-life glass sculptures of plants this spring when it presents SUPERnatural: Glass Art in Bloom May 15 – October 31, featuring the work of artist Jason Gamrath.
Seeing is believing when it comes to a duo of art exhibitions coming to the Atlanta Botanical Garden this spring. One features a gigantic, immersive aerial art installation floating through the treetops, while the other showcases larger-than-life glass sculptures of blooming plants towering among the flower beds.
Guests may also experience the exhibition dramatically lit at night while enjoying drinks and live entertainment during Cocktails in the Garden from 5 – 9 p.m. For more information on Gamrath, visit jasongamrathglass.com. For more information on Poetic Kinetics, visit poetickinetics.com.
Atlanta History Center
The 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, and gardens. 9 a.m. – 4pm Tuesday through Sunday with safety precautions.
EXHIBITIONS
The Atlanta History Center’s cornerstone exhibition Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta remains open. Through artifacts, ephemera, interactive media, recording booths, immersive experiences, and Meet the Past museum theatre performances, this 7,700-square-foot exhibition shares the stories of individuals of many different backgrounds and perspectives who helped create the Atlanta we know today.
Fair Play, The Bobby Jones Story currently on exhibit. Any Great Change, The Centennial of the 19th Amendment also on exhibit.
Conveniently located off of I-75, the Atlanta History Center is a unique 33-acre oasis nestled among one of Atlanta’s most historic neighborhoods. Award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, enchanting gardens, interactive experiences, and a variety of 
year-round adult and family programs truly offer something for everyone looking to explore our region’s past. Admission tickets are all-inclusive of all History Center attractions, and guests enjoy free parking.
Veterans Park at the Atlanta History Center is dedicated to all of the men and women who have served – and continue to serve – the United States of America. The Park was designed not as a traditional veterans’ memorial, but as a unique gathering place encouraging reflection, personal connections to veterans, and a celebration of the lives of those who have sacrificed to secure our freedom.
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center
The public has cost-free access to Autrey Mill’s grounds for hiking, nature study, strolling the pathways of the Heritage Village, and visiting with our animals. Entrance to the grounds is free and is open 8:00am to dusk 365 days of the year! The preserve has grown under the 30-year leadership and vision of our nonprofit. 14,000 annual visitors to over 3 miles of nature trails, animal exhibits, gardens, and a Heritage Village of restored historic buildings.
Join Autrey Mill Nature Preserve to explore crafts from the past! Learn how folks made and adorned common household items and art. This activity is inspired by Ms. Alison’s program Cooking and Crafts, but does not feature any cooking.
Center for Puppetry Arts
The Center of Puppetry Arts is open with restrictions. Visit the World of Puppetry Museum.
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
469 Old Dahlonega Hwy, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve is home to over 100 exotic and native animals. These animals are rescued due to being orphaned, abused, illegally purchased or just in need of a forever home. You can help them feed the animals by donating fresh produce, canned fruits, vegetables and meats!
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Fun-filled programming for Star Wars Day, Mother’s Day and new traveling exhibit, Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab™
Make it a May to remember at Children’s Museum of Atlanta! From Jedi Training to Mother’s Day and Eid al-Fitr celebrations, the fun doesn’t stop for little ones this month. The Museum invites families to immerse in STEM learning at the limited-time traveling exhibit, Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab™ through September 7.
- Discover invisible forces that seem more like magic than science! Experiment with electricity, magnetism, optics, sound waves, air pressure and fun physics laws.
- Manipulate the classic six simple machines designed by Renaissance scientists to make work easier – the lever, inclined plane, pulley, screw, wedge, and wheel and axle – with interactive activities that illustrate math and physics.
- Explore chemistry by studying a giant hands-on periodic table of elements, discovering the way raw elements are put to work.
- Investigate materials science, discover how natural and human-made substances are used and learn more about scientific properties. A touch-screen design challenge and document findings will be available at the blogging station.
Families invited to celebrate Father’s Day and experience United Nations of Play
Children’s Museum of Atlanta is jumping into June with blissful, festive programming! Families are encouraged to celebrate Dad with fun-filled Father’s Day activities and journey to countries across the world for a cultural experience with United Nations of Play programming. The Museum also continues to welcome guests to the experiential, science-focused traveling exhibit, Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab™. Visitors are invited to experience the refreshed Step Up to Sciencepermanent exhibit, debuting on June 26 and sponsored by Cognizant U.S. Foundation.
June Special Programming
United Nations of Play
Saturday, June 12 – Sunday, June 13
Families are invited to the Museum’s second installment of United Nations of Play – a weekend of memorable activities introducing international cultures through play, sponsored by Georgia Council for the Arts. Kids will discover toys, games and recipes from five countries around the world: Canada, Colombia, Germany, Kenya and Korea!
Father’s Day
Sunday, June 20
Little ones will celebrate all of the astounding dads, grandpas, uncles and other father figures in their lives! The day will feature a reading of Irene Smalls’ Kevin and His Dad and a colorful Father’s Day craft.
CMA On Stage
Storytime: Kevin and His Dad by Irene Smalls
Session A: 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. / Session B: 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. / Session C: 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Science Bar
Kids will make Oobleck and learn about non-Newtonian fluids.
Session A: 10:30 a.m. / Session B: 1:30 p.m. / Session C: 4:30 p.m.
Creativity Café
Children will make chromatography butterflies and a warmhearted Father’s Day craft.
Session A: 10:30 a.m. / Session B: 1:30 p.m. / Session C: 4:30 p.m.
A brand-new permanent exhibit…
Step Up to Science
Opens Saturday, June 26
Children’s Museum of Atlanta is launching an all-new, fully revamped version of its permanent, science-centric exhibit, Step Up to Science. Sponsored by Cognizant U.S. Foundation, the reimagined exhibit will engage kids in various elements of “Cause and Effect,” featuring interactive permanent exhibits that will allow children to discover the innovative world of STEM through captivating science experiments.
In preparation for the Step Up to Science renovation, Science Bar and Creativity Café will be temporarily closed from June 21-25.
Sensory Friendly Sessions
Sunday, June 6
Families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders are encouraged to join the Museum’s 2021 Sensory Friendly Sessions! On select Sundays during Session A, kids can enjoy a playful, hands-on experience with a sensory-modified setting, limited admission and sound and lighting adjustments to ensure safety and comfort. Stage programming will not be available during Sensory Friendly Sessions.
Session A: 10 a.m.
Children’s Museum of Atlanta continues to prioritize the health and wellness of its guests, providing elevated health precautions for a safe, comfortable visit. A full list of health enhancements can be found on the Museum website.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Start off a Blockbuster Summer with Fernbank’s ‘Summer Shorts Film Fest’
Ten movies are offered as a part of this film festival at Fernbank Museum
Kick off summer with an exciting line-up of some of Fernbank’s most popular giant screen movies, back for one week, Monday, May 31-Sunday, June 6, 2021, during the Summer Shorts Film Fest. Eight “fan-favorite” and two newer films will be offered throughout the fest, with a different line-up every day of 25-minute short films at a special $5 price. The fest also celebrates the return of daily show times in the Giant Screen Theater from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Whether following a majestic migration of monarch butterflies, spending a night in a museum, flying on the wings of prehistoric reptiles, or diving into the world of the sea lion, guests will experience almost every corner of the natural world through the offered films.
Featured films include*:
- ‘Australia’s Great Wild North’: Travel through some of the wildest territory on Earth, exploring rich wetlands and remote rainforests.
- ‘Earth Flight’: Follow birds across the globe on their seasonal migrations and learn about the science of flight.
- ‘Flight of the Butterflies’: Immerse yourself in a triumphant journey of perseverance spanning thousands of miles and several generations, tracking monarch butterflies.
- ‘Flying Monsters’: Travel back in time to a world where pterosaurs ruled the skies.
- ‘Incredible Predators’: Experience the thrill of the chase, the great escapes and the remarkable strategies of nature’s predators.
- ‘Museum Alive!’: Spend the night in London’s Museum of Natural History with celebrated naturalist Sir David Attenborough.
- ‘Oceans: Our Blue Planet’: Discover the world of life beneath the waves and come face-to-face with a variety of sea life.
- ‘Penguins’: Watch this breathtaking, endearing and ultimately triumphant quest of a brave king penguin through Antarctica.
- ‘Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker’: Enjoy a classic coming of age tale filled with hope, humor and wonder.
- ‘Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation’: Go where few would dare and discover the exciting science behind the Earth’s origins.
Tickets for Summer Shorts Film Fest are priced at a special rate of $5 throughout the duration of the festival for both members and non-members. Giant screen ickets will return to the regular rate of $6.95 following the conclusion of Summer Shorts Film Fest. Film tickets must be added to general admission, as movie-only tickets are not available.
The Giant Screen Theater will also return to daily showings through Labor Day with the start of the Summer Shorts Film Fest. Films will be presented in 2D, run approximately 25 minutes and the theater will be at at reduced capacity to continue ensuring safety along COVID-19 guidelines (this applies to the film fest as well as the regular Giant Screen Theater schedule).
To learn more about Fernbank’s Summer Shorts Film Fest and to purchase museum and film tickets, please visit FernbankMuseum.org/FilmFest. * Titles and showtimes are subject to change without notice. Films will be presented in 2D format and will run approximately 25 minutes.
Fernbank’s special exhibit, ‘Habitat‘, takes guests through several thematic sections, exploring different environments, animals, plants and more. Through larger-than-life sculptures constructed by local Atlanta artists and Fernbank’s own exhibit team, guests will be immersed in nature every step of the way. Massive insect sculptures can be found in the Bug B&B, butterfly sculptures are posed in Monarch and Meadows for ideal photo-ops and stunning replica bird’s nests can be found in Nests.
Explore the uniqueness and importance of the natural environment in Fernbank’s new outdoor special exhibition, “Habitat,” featuring giant sculptures of insects, animals, nests and flowers nestled among the real plants and animals that call WildWoods home. Thematic sections explore the central idea “protecting habitats protects life” through the lens of the environment where it is displayed.
The elevated walkway into WildWoods leads guests through a tour of the natural world. Set against the backdrop of a thriving forest found just minutes from the heart of downtown Atlanta, this new exhibit invites guests to travel “through” habitats and biomes found around the globe and explore the importance of preserving these natural communities through large-scale sculptures, including a giant grasshopper, butterfly, praying mantis and dragonfly, as well as nests, flowers, honeycomb and more, commissioned by Fernbank in partnership with local artists.
Habitats provide homes for all living things, from the tiniest ant to the tallest tree. Plants, animals and other organisms have adapted to each other and their habitats over time, creating a delicate ecological balance. This balance faces many threats, including pollution, deforestation and climate change, but humans can protect habitats for the future by learning to be better stewards of the environment.
“Habitat” invites visitors to learn more about topics related to habitats, their importance to life and what people can do to help preserve them. In total, there are nine thematic sections that make-up the exhibition, leading guests through Fernbank’s outdoor areas and on a unique nature expedition. Explore the Sign of the Dragonfly through stunning sculptures and informative displays, discover what organisms call fallen trees and stumps home in Dead Wood is Life and uncover the importance of flight among flora and fauna in an environment through Habitat of Flight.
Other “Habitat” highlights include:
· As you enter WildWoods discover larger-than-life Nests, displaying massive eagle’s and oriole’s nests recreations, as well as nests from other birds, including an owl hole and more. Recreated by local Atlanta artist Laura Lewis.
· Wind through Nature Gallery and discover the Bug B&B, housing multiple larger-than-life insect sculptures such as a praying mantis, grasshopper and a caterpillar with chrysalis. Other smaller-scale sculptures include two bee sculptures and a butterfly-with-flower sculpture; created by Allen Peterson and Laura Lewis.
· As you make your way to Nature Stories, explore Monarch and Meadows featuring magnificent monarch butterfly sculptures and two butterfly photo-ops with Georgia’s state butterfly, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and a monarch butterfly.
· Life in the Balance, Biomes explores the plants, animals and other organisms that call four distinct biomes home: Rainforest, Desert, Tundra and Aquatic. Found near Fernbank’s Kendeda Pavilion, this section features intricate, delicately painted cut-outs of these biomes and the organisms that call them home.
Developed by Smithsonian Gardens and made available by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), “Habitat” will be on display along ADA-accessible paths in WildWoods through Sunday, August 29, 2021.
Join Fernbank on an expedition to the land Down Under in ‘Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker’, now showing in the museum’s four-story Giant Screen Theater. Dive into the world of a rare Australian Sea Lion pup named Otto—and meet the man devoted to saving her species.
Between a jagged cliff face and a roaring ocean, lives a colony of Australian Sea Lions. In an environment equally as harsh as it is beautiful, be immersed in a classic coming of age tale guided by one of Australia’s most unique, intelligent, and playful animals. Take an intimate journey inside the colony where a life of great intimacy, tenderness, and clumsiness, must often give way to a life of great sacrifice and bravery.
As Otto grows up along the Southern Australian Coastline, Dirk Holman, a determined marine biologist, travels across the globe to uncover the secrets of recovery for the Australian Sea Lion. Visit the Marine Mammal Rescue with Dirk as he uncovers methods used along the West Coast of the United States to help the California Sea Lion population reach full recovery; methods and results he intends to duplicate in Australia.
Narrated by Sam Neill, notable for his performance as Dr. Alan Grant in ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker’ is a 25-minute movie that will show on weekends only through May 30. The film will also be featured as part of the summer movie schedule, which will be released at a later date.
Giant Screen Movie tickets are sold in combination with general admission to Fernbank and are available for purchase online at FernbankMuseum.org. Combination tickets are $6.95, plus general admission for both members and non-members. Due to greatly reduced theater capacity to ensure safety, advance ticket purchase is required to ensure availability. Some tickets may be available, but not guaranteed, at the box office.
Special summer programming that families and selected educators can enjoy includes science-themed event days (Discovery Days)* such as Scales and Tails, Dinosaur Birthday Bash, Reptile Day, Ocean Wonders Day and more. Fernbank also offers special daily programming with activities like live-animal encounters, story times, nature walks and other immersive opportunities that are available to members at no extra charge. Other membership benefits include discounts at the Museum Store, Café and on special ticketed events.
Fernbank is located at 767 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta and is open daily from 10 a.m.-5p.m.
Fox Theatre
WHAT: Fox Theatre Digital Behind the Scenes Series
Georgia Aquarium
What better way to continue your education and keep kids’ curiosity piqued than to adventure with Georgia Aquarium from afar? Deep Sea learning videos, web cams and more!
- Join daily and weekly for live streaming events
- Get regular updates on our animals
- Download lesson plans and resources
- Learn about all the animals in our facility
High Museum of Art
Check out their streaming videos and creative art projects to do from home.
Home Depot Free Kid Clinics
First Saturday of Each Month between 9 a.m. – 12:00 pm. FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 – 12 at all Home Depot stores. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.
Legoland Discovery Center
Get ready to rock! For a list of activities, attraction hours and ticket prices, visit legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta or connect with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta on Facebook. Online booking is recommended to guarantee entry and the best prices.
Library Events
Libraries are open! Click HERE for AMO’s article on local library events that are FREE. Events range from infant to teenagers and adult!
Forsyth Public Libraries: Contact-Free Curbside Pickup of books available. Outdoor book drops at all four Forsyth County Public Library locations have reopened.
Lowes Build & Grow
Free Kids Clinics offered 1-2x per month on Saturdays year round from 10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m
Medieval Times
Medieval Times is excited to welcome you back to their Castle! They created an extensive reopening plan with direction from health experts and government officials. their focus remains on the health and safety of our guests and Team Members, to ensure we exceed standards and your expectations.
Medieval Times is a thrilling, family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by an 11th-century feast and tournament. Guests are served a four-course banquet and cheer for one of six Knights competing in the joust and other tests of skill. See AlpharettaMoms.Org’s post here with more detail on this fun entertainment for the family.
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
The Center is one of the first cultural institutions in the U.S. to incorporate this technology. You can see a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHA49W2bXeQ
Temporary Exhibition: Entitlements
As violence and inequality cause scarcity and displace populations, impacted groups are frequently discussed as data and given impersonal categorizations such as refugee and asylum seeker. Entitlements humanizes conflict and insecurity around the world through compelling images of children at play and at rest. Featuring the photography of Authority Collective photographers Diana Cervantes, Jasmine Clarke, Meghan Dhaliwal, Stephanie Eley, Alexis Hunley, and Danielle Villasana, Entitlements is a global survey of childhood experiences. It celebrates the resilience of children denied the just and secure environments to which they are entitled. The children embody hope and inspire an urgency to uphold rights and protections detailed in documents such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Universal Declaration for Human Rights.
Experience the virtual tour! The National Center for Civil and Human Rights invites you to enjoy the rich history and contemporary relevance of their exhibits.
Visit The Center to view our permanent installation, Fragments – a metal structure featuring King’s ideas as they developed on paper, in his actual handwriting.
You can also experience Fragments on our interactive new website.
Open: Th, Fr, Sun. 12–5pm | Sat. 10–5pm (Last entry at 4pm daily)
100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30313-1807
Parking is available at the World of Coca-Cola and Georgia Aquarium garages on the left at the 2nd traffic light.
Netherworld
NETHERWORLD Haunted House’s Escape the NETHERWORLD and Laser Adventure Battle Arena
are year-round attractions that feature all the thrills and chills you’ve come to expect from the creators behind the famed haunted house with all the COVID-19 safety protocols needed to keep guests and employees safe.
- Escape the NETHERWORLD, a traditional escape room experience with a blood-curdling twist, features four themed escape rooms to test your wits, teamwork skills and fearlessness.
- NETHERWORLD’s Laser Adventure Battle Arena offers a fun and safe outdoor experience featuring a complex outdoor arena full of mazes, forts and interactive elements designed to pull you into the game.
- Please note, masks are required and COVID-19 protocols are enforced at both attractions. All games at both Escape the NETHERWORLD and Laser Adventure Battle Area are current private.
Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia—the Thrill Capital of the South—recently announced the launch of its 54th season. The upcoming year will showcase a variety of thrilling highlights including an innovative twist to the world’s first looping roller coaster, more than 40 heart-pounding attractions, extensive safety and sanitation protocols, upscale food and beverage offerings, PLUS added days of thrills this summer. It’s time for fun and The Thrill is Calling at Six Flags Over Georgia.
New Park Offerings and Partnerships
A New Twist on a Classic Coaster – THE RIDDLER Mindbender: The park will unveil a transformation of the world’s first triple looping coaster, THE RIDDLER Mindbender. The coaster will feature a fresh, sleek look and new roller coaster trains through a seven-story drop, multiple upside-down loops, and reach speeds of 50-miles-per-hour. THE RIDDLER Mindbender opens in the spring and will complete the re-imaged GOTHAM CITY.
Summer Season Expands through Labor Day: Six Flags Over Georgia will offer more days of thrills this summer with 17 additional operating days in August and September through Labor Day. The park will feature exclusive events during August to mark the additional days of fun – an added benefit for season pass and memberships. More details will be released soon.
New Food and Beverage Offerings: In 2021, Six Flags Over Georgia is offering more tasty menu options than ever before. For guests looking for healthier selections, the Beyond Burger and Cobb Salad at JB’s Sports Bar and Grille get high marks. Additional new entrées include the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich at Dee Jay’s Diner and Cheesesteak Fries at Bird’s of Prey Café. For those with a sweet tooth, Funnel Cake Sundaes and Beignets topped with powdered sugar round out a perfect day at the park.
Card and Mobile Payments Only: To improve the experience and for the safety of our guests, Six Flags Over Georgia continues to offer Card and Mobile Payments only. In-park guests can convert cash at multiple kiosks located throughout the park. There are no conversion fees and the pre-paid debit card can be used anywhere in the U.S. where VISA is accepted. Prior to visiting the park, guests are encouraged to visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia to purchase parking, admission tickets, Season Passes, Memberships, and other add-on items in advance.
One-Day Tickets, Season Passes and Memberships
Six Flags Over Georgia is offering the best One Day Ticket and Season Pass prices in more than seven years. 2021 Season Passes are now on sale for $49.99 each and include free parking, unlimited visits and access to Six Flags White Water throughout 2021. A Six Flags Membership includes all of the benefits of a Season Pass plus savings of up to 50% off on most in-park purchases and a variety of special features for an affordable monthly price. For information on Season Passes, Memberships and One-Day, visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
Six Flags Over Georgia is open weekends through May 23, 2021. Summer daily operation begins May 27. For more information about the 54th season, visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
Southeastern Railway Museum
SRM has about 90 different cars, including Pullman cars, classic steam locomotives, and antique diesel-electric trains. Ride in restored cabooses and learn about the famous trains that made history! Special admission price of $7 and free train rides for home-schooled kids and their families! Learn about the building of the Transcontinental Railroad through arts and crafts, special exhibits, and scavenger hunts. 3595 Buford Hwy Duluth
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History
Southern Museum offers a Mommy & ME preschool program every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 am. Designed for preschool age children ages three to five-years-old and their caregivers, the Museum’s history, themes and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities. Free with museum admission. No reservations required.
The Southern Museum, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, is a premier metro Atlanta museum, featuring exhibits on Civil War and locomotive history. The Southern Museum is home to the General locomotive, stolen during the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase; a reproduction of the locomotive assembly line from the Glover Machine Works; weapons, uniforms and every day items of Civil War soldiers; and the Jolley Education Center that features train history, hands-on activities for children and Georgia’s French Gratitude Train. Kennesaw
Stone Mountain Park
Open Now:
- Dinosaur Explore
- Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf
- Historic Square: A Collection of Georgia Homes and Antiques
- NEW! Mowgli’s 4D Jungle Adventure
- Scenic Railroad
- Summit Skyride
- SkyHike®
Nestled in 3200 acres of natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park features family-friendly attractions, outdoor recreational activities and a variety of on-site lodging options so you can stay where you play! You also don’t want to miss exciting seasonal events and entertainment sure to delight every member of the family.
Visit www.stonemountainpark.com, or follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to learn more about the park.
Treetop Quest
Are you looking for something adventurous AND nature-oriented? Treetop Quest is an aerial adventure park which means ziplines and obstacles in the trees! 2 locations in Gwinnett and Dunwoody. Great family fun for ages 4 and up! Come swing in our 
trees with us!
Treetop Quest is a self-guided activity comprised of treetop obstacles and zip-lines. Our courses range in difficulty from easy to very challenging, so the entire family will have a blast! Once you are equipped, we will teach you how to operate your equipment and you will be good to swing through each course as many times as you want, for 2.5 hours (according to age limit as indicated below).
Waterfalls/Hiking
Georgia and the Atlanta area are full of hiking trails for all skill levels. See our article with suggestions for hikes and visiting waterfalls in the Atlanta area and beyond!
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary
Yellow River Game Ranch is a popular destination to encounter, feed and pet animals. Located 2 1/2 miles east of Stone Mtn on Hwy 78, it offers a chance to meet wildlife on a close and personal basis. Stroll along a mile-long trail on 24 wooded acres and encounter white-tailed deer, bunnies, buffalo, sheep, kid goats, black bears and more!
If you’re looking for a fun and interesting way to spend a morning, or the afternoon, look no further! The Yellow River Game Ranch is under new management and has undergone extensive renovations to providethe animals here with the best possible environment, care and quality of life. Come visit the NEW YELLOW RIVERWILDLIFE SANCTUARY in central Gwinnett alongside the Yellow River, just minutes from Stone Mountain Park.
Woodruff Arts Center
Every Sunday from 1:00–4:00 p.m., visit the Woodruff Arts Center for FREE family activities, including art-making workshops, ASO backstage tours and more! The Woodruff Arts Center Atlanta, Georgia is one of the only arts venues in the United States to offer both visual and performing arts on a single campus. The Woodruff produces outstanding theatre, music and exhibitions for over 800,000 patrons each year.
The Woodruff Arts Center serves over 200,000 students annually and is proud to be recognized as Georgia’s largest arts educator. Whether it’s summer camps for middle school students or theatre made for the youngest audiences, families with children of all ages will be able to explore, play, learn and create art in an interactive environment.
World of Coca-Cola
FIVE REASONS WORLD OF COCA-COLA BELONGS ON YOUR SUMMER BUCKET LIST
Just in time for summer breaks, vacations and staycations, World of Coca-Cola is launching new, can’t-miss experiences. Of the many reasons to visit, check out the top five below:
- Sniff out the Secret – World of Coke’s newest permanent exhibit, Scent Discovery, shows just how much flavor and scent go hand in hand. This experience gives guests a deep dive into the anatomy of smell and challenges visitors to identify a variety of sweet, fruity and spicy scents. Are you up for the challenge?
- Be a VIP – By popular demand, World of Coca-Cola is extending its limited-time Coke Insider Journey through the summer. Beginning June 4, fans who want to level-up their visit can book this exclusive tour on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The exclusive tour gives groups of no more than 10 guests the entire attraction to themselves for two hours of behind-the-scenes peeks, performances and souvenirs just for Insiders.
- Pour by Phone – We use our phones for everything else, so why not pour our favorite drinks with them too? For the first time since the onset of the pandemic, the Coca-Cola Freestyle room inside Taste It! has reopened with a futuristic new feature. Guests can simply use their smartphone cameras to scan QR codes on the dispensers, then use their phones as remotes to choose and pour their drink of choice from over 100 options.
- Get Groovy – Coca-Cola’s 1971 Unity Collection celebrates the 50th anniversary of its iconic Hilltop original television commercial with a series of capsule collections from global fashion, beauty and accessory brands. Launching May 24, these limited-edition items represent the spirit of the 70s and Hilltop’s themes of peace, love, unity and optimism. Check out the dy-no-mite collection at the Coca-Cola Store at World of Coca-Cola or online at cocacolastore.com/unity throughout the summer and fall.
- Share the Spotlight – Inside the Pop Culture Gallery, a new installation invites guests to embrace the message of Hilltop: “Buy the world a Coke and keep it company.” If you could buy a Coke for anyone in the world, who would it be and why? Guests who share their answers could see their messages and stories showcased in the interactive gallery.
Behind the Bottle
As a dedicated guide leads Coke Insiders through the attraction, they encounter performers who lead special presentations and shows, such as a soda jerk demonstration and Olympic torch show-and-tell — all exclusive to the private tour. The guests also gain unprecedented access to the exhibits, including peeks into how the bottling line and beverage fountains operate. The premium offering is perfect for both returning guests who want to experience World of Coke in a new light and first-time visitors seeking an over-the-top inaugural trip.
Premium Perks
To commemorate the unique visit to World of Coca-Cola, Insiders receive complimentary items including a reusable cup filled with their favorite drink from Taste It!, a keepsake pin and printed and digital photos with the popular Coca-Cola Polar Bear. Guests also receive free parking, free coat check and an in-store discount to complete the VIP treatment.
Safety First
The health and safety of World of Coke’s guests and employees are of highest importance. Adjusted operations in compliance with guidelines from health and government authorities include: mandatory face coverings for everyone over the age of two, required social distancing, thermal temperature scans, enhanced cleaning routines throughout the attraction and timed tickets purchased online in advance.
Coke Insider Journey is ideal for those who want to enjoy all that World of Coca-Cola has to offer — and more — but feel more comfortable doing so in a smaller, more personal group.
Let’s Talk Tickets
Tickets for Coke Insider Journey are $50 per person or $500 to buy out the full, 10-person timeslot. Groups of less than 10 that do not buy out the full slot may be paired with other small groups for no more than 10 guests total. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
Inside the exhibit, guests learn about the science behind humans’ sense of smell and how it works with the brain to identify foods and recall memories. World of Coca-Cola Ambassadors lead small groups of guests through a tour of aromas — from sweet to fruity to spicy. Guests individually smell the scents one by one, share what each reminds them of and attempt to identify the fragrances. Following the guided experience, guests are invited to explore other mystery scents, grouped by flavor profile, along the outside wall of the room. As they learn each aroma’s origin, guests will also uncover related beverage recommendations. Guests leave the exhibit knowing more about why they choose the beverages they prefer and which Coca-Cola drinks to sample next.
About World of Coca-Cola
An integral part of downtown Atlanta’s fabric for more than 30 years, World of Coca-Cola has welcomed guests from six continents, more than 100 countries, all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Join over 25 million people who have visited the Atlanta attraction and experience the history of the world’s most famous beverage brand at the dynamic, multimedia home of the 134-year-old secret formula for Coca-Cola. Get closer than ever before to the vault containing the secret recipe, view more than 1,200 historic artifacts and get a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling process. Take a trip around the world in a thrilling 3-D movie experience, take a photo with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear and tempt your taste buds with beverages from around the globe.
World of Coca-Cola is located adjacent to Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta and is accessible via the Peachtree Center or CNN/World Congress Center MARTA stations. Consumers with questions may call 1-800-676-COKE or visit our website at www.WorldofCocaCola.com to purchase tickets.
Zoo Atlanta
Purchase timed tickets in advance. Survival Safari, Family Zoo Yoga, Wild on the Rocks and more!
Survival Safari on select dates: Grab your family and friends and come to the Zoo for an evening of team challenges, scavenger hunts, and interactive activities that will engage and excite. See if you have what it takes to survive and thrive as an Animal Care Specialist. Compete against other teams as you and your group work together to solve team challenges that explore how animal care teams feed, maintain the environments of, and enrich the lives of Zoo Atlanta’s animal ambassadors. Participants will explore the Zoo after hours with a Zoo educator and learn about animal care and conservation efforts.
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