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!
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Now through April 30th: Explore hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths. Check out a variety of ways to grow bulbs, including container gardens and floating islands. Watch for updates on peak bloom times at atlantabg.org
Tickets are on sale for the 37th annual Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour set for Mother’s Day weekend.
Benefiting the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the tour, held Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, spotlights four private home gardens in metro Atlanta. Featuring a range of styles and sizes, the event showcases professionally designed gardens as well as those that are the sole work of the homeowner.
Capacity at each garden is limited to ensure a safe experience, and because fewer tickets are available, the event could sell out, as occurred last year.
Tickets for the self-guided tour, held rain or shine each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., can be purchased beginning April 1 only at atlantabg.org. They are $35 ($30 for Garden members).
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.
The sculpture will be paired with another installation of contemporary art — the aerial kinetic sculpture of Patrick Shearn of Los Angeles-based Poetic Kinetics — for an over-the-top exhibition throughout the Garden.
The Gamrath exhibition will present dozens of large-scale contemporary glass sculptures reflecting the beauty of nature. The 13 installations of about 150 pieces of brilliantly colorful sculptures will all represent blooming plants. Of those, the Seattle-based artist has created about 30 exclusively for the Garden’s exhibition. Displayed throughout both indoors and out and containing metal accents, the sculptures will feature orchids, pitcher plants, aloes, lotuses and more.
The master glass artist, who has exhibited his work internationally, is known for his colorful take on nature. “The purpose of creating this series on a macro scale is to bring to light the beauty that exists within the micro scale of nature,” said Gamrath, whose career has been inspired by famed glass artist Dale Chihuly, who presented exhibitions at the Garden in 2004 and 2016. “When I scale life forms up to be larger than a person, they can be observed with this perspective from across a room due to the overwhelming physical presence they command.”
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
Take a Peak Tuesdays: Through May from 1 pm- 3 pm when staff and docents are on site. This is a free family member benefit, or $2 donation for non-members. All ages welcome although children must be accompanied by a parent. Registration is not necessary for this program unless you are bringing a group of 5 or more.
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.
April 16-25 The Reluctant Dragon
A princess and a dragon learn the value of friendship in this engaging retelling of the Kenneth Grahame classic.
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Their limited, timed admission system will not only provide for an intimate experience on the property, but also allow us to reduce person to person contact and better maintain social distancing throughout the admissions process.
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
Families are invited to an engaging experience safe for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders
Dedicated to serving as a place of inclusion for the community, Children’s Museum of Atlanta welcomes families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders to the Museum’s 2021 Sensory Friendly Sessions! 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. Sensory Friendly Sessions will be held on select Sundays during Session A from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Prioritizing the health and well-being of its visitors, Children’s Museum of Atlanta offers enhanced health and safety procedures.
WHAT:
CMA 2021 Sensory Friendly Sessions
A sensory modified Museum experience including limited admission and sound and lighting adjustments
WHEN:
Sundays, Session A: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
April 18 / April 25 / May 2
HOW:
Entry can be purchased by visiting childrensmuseumatlanta.org. Admission is $12.95 plus tax per person for non-members and free for members. Advance ticket purchase or reservation is required. Please check the Museum’s website for face mask requirements and other COVID-19 procedures.
The Pigeon Comes to Atlanta! A Mo Willems Exhibit
Through Sunday, May 9
Visitors are welcome to the enchanting world of beloved children’s book author Mo Willems and his adored characters including best friend duo Elephant Gerald and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny and the wily city bird, The Pigeon, best known for his antics in Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! On Stage, kids can enjoy some of Willems’ exciting Elephant & Piggie books. The learning continues at the Science Bar and Creativity Café, where kids will dive into animal science and create Mo Willems-related arts and crafts.
Consolidated Gold Mine Dahlonega
Safety measures for guests and Miners are in place. The Miners will have masks, face shields and clear dividers, where applicable. Tour sizes will be limited and spread out to the best of their ability.
Guests will be spread out in our gold panning and gem mining areas with ample room between visitors.
The shop and ticket lines have one way aisles and we have floor markings to encourage distance while in the ticket lines.
Feel free to wear a mask while visiting with us! Limited supply of masks are available for sale in our shop, however, we encourage you to bring your own if you want. We encourage you to stay away if you are sick or have been around someone that is sick.
Travel 200 feet underground and hear tales of miner’s struggles to uncover gold deep within large quartz veins. Your tour guide welcomes interaction from the group as you experience life as a miner at the turn-of-the-century. They also offer gemstone mining – find colorful gems in every bucket!
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Fernbank is opening a new outdoor special exhibit this Saturday, April 17. ‘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 from Saturday, April 17 through Sunday, August 29, 2021.
Join Fernbank on a spring break 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.
Follow Otto as she learns what it means to be a sea lion and witness the trials and tribulations of growing up in this harsh domain. Things are not all bad though out on the Australian Bight as Otto makes life-long friends, creates an unbreakable bond with her mother and grows up before our very eyes, starting a family of her own along the way.
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.
“Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” exhibit:
- More than 200 authentic artifacts, including spectacular examples of Maya artistry made by masters of their craft, along with objects from everyday life, are featured. Examples include an inkpot made out of a seashell with remnants of the dried pigment colors hundreds of years after active use, as well as numerous vessels, figurines, and more.
- Hands-on activities dig into Maya life during the Classic period. Visitors will have a chance to build corbeled arches, explore tombs, investigate the Maya understanding of math and astronomy, and more.
- Visitors can explore Maya architecture—from awe-inspiring temples to the simple homes of common people—including a recreated portion of a famous frieze (a richly ornamented exterior wall portion) from the El Castillo pyramid in Xunantunich, a Maya civic ceremonial center. Guests will marvel at its size and detail, and then watch as modern technology is used to make the ancient frieze’s vivid colors emerge once again to their original vibrancy.
- Guests can also view a replica of a large-scale carved monument, or stelae, that was erected in the great plaza of a Maya city. Their inscriptions have given scholars valuable insight into ancient Maya history – from royal succession to political conflicts and great battles.
- The exhibit also features a re-creation of the elaborate royal tomb of the Great Scrolled Skull in Santa Rita Corozal, a Maya site in Belize. Visitors will see the full tomb assemblage, which features jade, jewels, pottery and more, and explore the fascinating story that the artifacts reveal about the politics and economics of this Maya city
- Maya also examines the concepts of ritual and human sacrifice that allowed the Maya to transcend the earthly world and speak with the gods of the underworld. Visitors will see the concepts of death and rebirth – concepts that were essential to the Maya – portrayed throughout the exhibition.
“Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” is included with general admission and is free for Fernbank members and will be on view daily through Sunday, May 9, 2021, from 10am to 5pm, along with evening hours during select events.
Microsculpture: The insect portraits of Levon Biss, magnifies these tiny creatures into large-format, high-resolution portraits in the context of Fernbank Museum’s immersive woodlands to highlight the beauty of some Earth’s most misunderstood critters. These larger-than-life photographs will be placed in the Fernbank’s Nature Gallery in WildWoods. Guests will take in these striking photos in this secluded, yet experiential and museum-curated forest environment, filled with its own variety of insect species and located just minutes from the heart of downtown Atlanta.
The exhibit is included with general admission and is free for Fernbank members. Timed, online tickets are required in advance at FernbankMuseum.org at $20 for adults, $19 for seniors and $18 for children*. To purchase tickets or view pre-visit information, frequently asked questions, safety protocols and more, please visit FernbankMuseum.org. *Tickets not purchased online start at $19.95 and may not be available due to safety precautions that limit capacity.
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
Through April 18: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta invites LEGO® lovers to embrace their inner pop divas and rockstars at the limited-time LEGO® Trolls World Tour. The Buckhead kid attraction is celebrating the beloved movie created by Universal and DreamWorks Animation, Trolls World Tour. Families can join Poppy and Branch for a glittery, rainbow-infused party that explores six different genres of music. The LEGO® Trolls World Tour event features the following Troll-tastic activities – all included with admission:
- Build a bricktastic instrument: Kids can assemble a mini LEGO® guitar and take it home to add to their build collection. Discover insider tips and super tricks from our Master Model Builder.
- Fly a rockstar ride: Children and adults alike can use their creativity to build a LEGO® creation that flies at the zipline station – choose from a party bus, hot air balloon or plane.
- Race the Rock ‘n Troll tour bus: Visitors can create an ultra-fast LEGO® tour bus at the build and test zone. Racers can gather their tribe and zoom to the concert for the quickest time!
- Create a hair-raising music video: Popstars will steal the show in their own stop-motion video! Guests are invited to create a chart-topping video with their LEGO® creations at the stop motion table.
- Troll Stomp: Little movers and shakers are encouraged to join in on the ultimate Troll stomp and can get ready to dance to their favorite Trolls’ hits under the disco ball.
- Trolls Scavenger Hunt: Friends will help Poppy round up the rest of the Trolls hidden in MINILAND – the miniature Atlanta replica made of LEGO® bricks.
ORE! The most famous golf tournament in the world is in Georgia this week (April 5-9), and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta hit a hole in one by creating its own mini golf hole made out of 1,000 LEGO® Bricks!
It took one day for Philip Simmons, Master Model Builder, to create this intricate scene which is now in the attraction’s MINILAND® Atlanta. Families can come close to this this beautiful LEGO® build from now until the end of April, and take home some LEGO® golf building inspiration.
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
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
Safety protocols, bolstered by new filtration and temperature tech are in effect. 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
New digital offerings launched: a new virtual version of our exhibit of Dr. King’s papers and speeches, We Share the Dream: King’s Beloved Community, an extension of our longstanding partnership with Morehouse College.
You’re welcome to preview the site: https://www.wesharethedream.org/. The digital exhibition will run through April 9, 2021. Full virtual and in-person lineup details can be found in the release linked below.
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.
Extensive Safety Measures
As the park returns to fun, there will be a continued focus on executing at the highest levels of safety and social distancing protocols. The safety initiatives were developed in consultation with epidemiologists, and include but are not limited to:
- Contact-less IR thermal imaging used to screen temperatures of guests and employees prior to entry;
- Touchless security checkpoints for seamless entry into the park;
- Requiring all guests over the age of two and all team members to wear face masks covering the nose and mouth throughout their visit/work day;
- Extensive sanitation and disinfecting protocols with increased sanitization and disinfecting of high touch points;
- Sanitized food preparation and continued use of mobile food ordering for touchless transactions; and
- Reservation System to monitor attendance capacity to allow for social distancing.
All Members, Season Pass holders and all guests with a single-day or group ticket will need to make a reservation atwww.sixflags.com/reserve.
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®
Flash Sale! Spring Attractions Passes
Only $19.95 | Regularly $25.95
Save over 20% per person!
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
A new adventure awaits Coca-Cola fans and Atlanta explorers. For a limited time, World of Coca-Cola is launching Coke Insider Journey, a two-hour, VIP experience in which small groups of no more than 10 guests have the entire attraction to themselves. Offered on Saturdays and Sundays beginning April 3 through May 16, the premium, guided tour includes exclusive features and souvenirs tailored to fans who want to level-up their visit.
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.
As families consider safe, daytime outings for the spring, World of Coca-Cola provides an interactive experience with advanced health and safety measures. Guests can explore the new Scent Discovery exhibit, see the vault where Coca-Cola’s secret formula is guarded, sample drinks from around the world and more. To protect guests and employees, adjusted operations include reduced capacity, face coverings, temperature checks, social distancing and enhanced cleaning routes.
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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