# Free things to do with kids in Atlanta this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Atlanta this week: we found 24 free outings, including Trick-or-Read (Ponce de Leon Library), Spooktacular Halloween with the Science Guys (Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, Johns Creek) and Harvest Costume Night (Cascade Library), plus eight library programs. 13 free days and events are coming up, each with its date. And four places never charge admission, like Central Library and Fulton County Library System.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 27 free outings this week; 13 free days and events coming up; 4 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Season of Celebration Tree Lighting** at Downtown Alpharetta, in front of City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 5–8pm. Price: Free. A 50-foot tree lighting with live holiday music, snow flurries, strolling characters and a visit from Santa. Bring portable chairs. Official page: https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/event/season-of-celebration/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Historic Homes – Holiday Edition at Autrey Mill** at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022. When: Sat Nov 21, 2026. Time: 10am–2pm. Price: Free; donations welcome. Docents open the preserve's old farmhouse, store and church for the day. Kids can make a holiday craft and have their picture taken with Santa. Concessions are sold on site. Official page: https://autreymill.org/special-events/historic-home-open-house/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Lighting of Avalon** at Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta, GA 30009. When: Sun, Nov 22, 2026. Time: 2–7:30pm; tree lighting 7pm. Price: Free (ice skating extra). Avalon on Ice opens for the season, with face painting, crafts and a photo booth along the boulevard, then Santa helps count down the 40-foot tree. Official page: https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/event/the-lighting-of-avalon/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Santa at the Roswell Holiday Expo** at Mimms Museum of Technology and Art, 5000 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA 30076. When: Fri Nov 27 and Sat Nov 28, 2026. Time: Nov 27 4-7pm; Nov 28 11am-4pm. Price: Free. A holiday vendor expo with food trucks, a kids' zone and Santa. Official page: https://www.visitroswellga.com/events/roswell-holiday-expo/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Marietta Square Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa** at Glover Park, Marietta Square, 50 N. Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 4–8pm; Santa's parade around 5pm. Price: Free. Santa leads an ugly sweater parade to the Square, then the city lights the tree in Glover Park. Official page: https://www.mariettaga.gov/208/Christmas-Tree-Lighting-Santa-on-the-Squ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Roswell Christmas Tree Lighting** at Heart of Roswell Park, 925 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 6–8pm. Price: Free. Choirs, hot chocolate, fire pits and s'mores, a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Santa, and the lighting of a 40-foot tree. Official page: https://roswell365.com/event/roswells-annual-lighting-of-the-christmas-tree-2026/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Deck the Hall in Downtown Duluth** at Downtown Duluth, 3167 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 2–7pm. Price: Free. Visits with Santa, holiday characters, kids' crafts, story time, live music, a holiday market and a snow slide and playground. Official page: https://duluthga.net/community/events/deckthehall.php (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Free Photos with Santa at the Alpharetta Welcome Center** at Alpharetta Welcome Center, 178 South Main St., Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30009. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 10am–noon. Price: Free. Each family gets a free photo printed on site and emailed right away. The photographer uses a green screen, so skip green clothing. No pets. Official page: https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/event/free-photos-with-santa/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Santa Visits Downtown Norcross** at Downtown Norcross, Downtown Norcross, Norcross, GA. When: Tuesdays Dec 8 and 15, 2026. Time: 6:30-8:30pm. Price: Free. Santa wanders around downtown on these two Tuesday evenings, visiting with people out shopping and eating. Official page: https://www.norcrossga.net/2413/Santa-Visits-Downtown (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Meet, Greet and Photos with Santa at Oakhurst Rec** at Oakhurst Recreation Center, Oakhurst Recreation Center, Decatur, GA. When: Wed Dec 16, 2026. Time: 6:30-9pm. Price: Free to attend; photos with Santa $15 per child or $35 for a group of 3 or more, registered separately. An open house at the city rec center where kids can hand Santa their wish lists. Register for photos through Decatur Parks and Recreation on CommunityPass. Official page: https://decaturga.civicpluswebopen.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif13251/files/media/parksrec/file/45976/playbook_novjan2627_web.pdf (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Noon Year’s Eve at Five Forks Library** at Gwinnett County Public Library – Five Forks Branch, Lawrenceville (Gwinnett County). When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11am–noon. Price: Free. An early-learning party for ages 0–5: bring the family for a “noon” year’s countdown. Official page: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17454464 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Noon Year’s Eve at Grayson Library** at Gwinnett County Public Library – Grayson Branch, Grayson (Gwinnett County). When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11:30am–12:30pm. Price: Free. For ages 0–5: music, stories and a countdown to noon. Official page: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17437958 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Noon Year’s Eve at Hamilton Mill Library** at Gwinnett County Public Library – Hamilton Mill Branch, Dacula (Gwinnett County). When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11am–noon. Price: Free. A New Year’s celebration just for little ones, ages 0–5. Official page: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17491736 (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free this week

- **Trick-or-Read (Ponce de Leon Library)** at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10am–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Stop by any time from 10am to 6pm to trick-or-treat at the library. Every child goes home with a free book. Free. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a79f84b88e9bf280036df1f (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Spooktacular Halloween with the Science Guys (Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, Johns Creek)** at Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 4–12. The Science Guys come back for an hour of spooky science experiments. Free. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6abd7d829abb62002c6b4c59 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Harvest Costume Night (Cascade Library)** at Cascade Branch, 3665 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Kids 12 and under come in costume and take home a book. Registration is required. Free. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8ca1854995480655ec4a51 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Monster Masks (Palmetto Library)** at Palmetto Branch, 9111 Cascade Palmetto Hwy, Palmetto, GA 30268. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–10. Kids make their own monster masks. Free. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a67beaca41369ab2c692fb0 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Halloween Storytime (Ponce de Leon Library)** at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Friendly Halloween stories for little kids. Free. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a79f7aa0d65ac360045b5bd (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Halloween Family Movie Night (Fairburn Library)** at Fairburn Branch, 60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn, GA 30213. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 4–5:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. A showing of Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost for all ages, with coloring sheets, puzzles and snacks. Free. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6abd2e17901b02002cbf008f (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Craft (Northwest Library)** at Northwest Branch, 2489 Perry Boulevard NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 3:30–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–10. Kids make glowing balloon ghosts before trick-or-treating. A grown-up needs to stay. Free. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ac5351debad220045437da5 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Hunny & Koko Halloween Parade Storytime (East Atlanta Library)** at East Atlanta Branch, 400 Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4:30–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. A costume storytime and parade with the friends of Whisker Woods. Free. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa04edcac72f22c55689e30 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Baby Storytime (Ponce de Leon Library)** at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Songs, rhymes and movement for babies up to 1. Free. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a219d55703c3363002c3a65 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Halloween Storytime (Duluth Library)** at Duluth Branch, 3180 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Come in costume for a silly Halloween storytime with Ms. Sarah. Free. Official page: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17352122 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Toddler Time (Norcross Library)** at Norcross Branch, 5735 Buford Hwy., Norcross, GA 30071. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Stories, dancing and songs for toddlers. Free. Official page: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17437006 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Preschool Storytime at Doraville Library** at DeKalb County Public Library, Doraville Library, 2421 Van Fleet Cir, Suite 180, Doraville, GA 30360. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. An energetic, interactive storytime with stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. Free, no registration listed. Official page: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/17127204 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Ballet and BOOks at Centerville Library** at Gwinnett County Public Library, Centerville Branch, 3025 Bethany Church Rd., Snellville, GA 30039. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11am–noon. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A Halloween edition of the library's ballet-and-stories program for little ones. Costumes encouraged. Official page: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17387629 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Lego Challenge at Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Library** at Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch, 56 Neal Blvd., Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Time: 3–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. An afternoon of Lego building, aimed at ages 0 to 5. Official page: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17364375 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Creative Lego Building at East Point Library** at Fulton County Library, East Point Branch, 2757 Main Street, East Point, GA 30344. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. Build and share with Legos and magnetic tiles. The bins include pieces sized for toddlers. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a988abd1c197d11325cd0ca (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Blocks and Legos Playgroup at Peachtree Library** at Fulton County Library, Peachtree Branch, 1315 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. Build with blocks and Legos alongside a parent or caregiver. Open to kids of all ages. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6abaf47996ec3a003ad6e2a5 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Ghost Family Portraits at Ponce de Leon Library** at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 4–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–10. Kids make a ghost-themed family portrait, with a ghost for each person who matters to them. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a79f65acca66c2f00a98eb1 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Halloween Weekend Family Movie at Gresham Library** at DeKalb County Public Library, Gresham Library, 2418 Gresham Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: Noon–2pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–99. A free family movie on Halloween afternoon. Official page: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/17394358 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **No Tricks, Just Treats at Embry Hills Library** at DeKalb County Public Library, Embry Hills Library, 3733 Chamblee-Tucker Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10am–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Stop in on Halloween for a free book and candy. Costumes are optional. Official page: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/17395104 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Weekend Sensory Play at Scott Candler Library** at DeKalb County Public Library, Scott Candler Library, 1917 Candler Rd., Decatur, GA 30032. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 3:30–4:30pm. Price: Free; registration required. Ages: 1–5. Unstructured sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers with a grown-up. Official page: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/17062693 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Scott Candler Library** at DeKalb County Public Library, Scott Candler Library, 1917 Candler Rd., Decatur, GA 30032. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: During library hours. Price: Free. Ages: 4–12. A Halloween scavenger hunt around the library. Parents welcome. Official page: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/17402388 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Trick-or-Treat at Ponce City Market** at Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4–9pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Shops and restaurants around the market hand out candy to kids in costume. Free, and separate from the ticketed party up on The Roof. Official page: https://poncecitymarket.com/event/trick-or-treat/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Halloween Trunk or Treat at Racket Social Club (Alpharetta)** at Racket Social Club, 2001 Lake Windward Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30005. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 6–8:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Decorated cars with trick-or-treating for kids 18 and under, plus costume contests and prizes. Free. Official page: https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/events/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Toddler Time at Gwinnett Library, Duluth Branch** at Gwinnett County Public Library, Duluth Branch, 3180 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A short library program of stories, songs and movement for toddlers and their grown-ups. Official page: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17348102 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Trick or Treat Storytime in Decatur** at DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10–10:45am. Price: Registration full (Free). Ages: 2–9. Stories and songs, then trick-or-treating around the library on Halloween morning. Registration is required and seats were still open on Monday. Official page: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/17395095 (checked 2026-10-30). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)
- **CraftyTales: Bats** at Fulton County Library, Alpharetta Branch, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 4:30–5:30pm. Price: Registration full (free; waitlist may be open). Ages: 3–10. A bat-themed read-aloud followed by a hands-on craft based on the book. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a57ea95fb418a28009b356a (checked 2026-10-30). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)
- **Kids Halloween Escape Room Challenge** at Fulton County Library, Alpharetta Branch, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 1–3:30pm. Price: Registration full (free; waitlist may be open). Ages: 6–12. Kids team up to solve spooky puzzles and find clues in a Halloween escape room at the Alpharetta library. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa964f4129d8e0031f25ffb (checked 2026-10-30). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)

## Always free

- **Central Library**, Downtown, One Margaret Mitchell Square. Fulton County Library’s main branch, with free toddler storytimes. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Fulton County Library System**, Fulton County. Free baby and toddler storytimes at branches. Official page: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Gwinnett County Public Library**, Gwinnett County. Free Baby & Me and toddler storytimes at branches. Official page: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/events (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Piedmont Park playgrounds**, Midtown. Free playgrounds in the city’s big central park, next to the Botanical Garden. Official page: https://piedmontpark.org/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Free library storytimes

- **Fulton County Library System**: Weekday mornings. Free baby and toddler storytimes at branches from Roswell to East Point. Calendar: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events
- **Gwinnett County Public Library**: Weekday mornings. Baby & Me lap-sits and toddler times at branches in Duluth, Lilburn and around the county. Calendar: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/events
- **DeKalb County Public Library**: Weekly, mostly mornings. Baby and toddler storytimes east of the city, like Books and Babies at the Decatur Library on Wednesday mornings. Calendar: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Atlanta this weekend?
This week we found 24 free outings for ages 0–6, including Trick-or-Read (Ponce de Leon Library), Spooktacular Halloween with the Science Guys (Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, Johns Creek), Harvest Costume Night (Cascade Library) and Monster Masks (Palmetto Library). See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Atlanta?
Season of Celebration Tree Lighting, Historic Homes – Holiday Edition at Autrey Mill, The Lighting of Avalon, Santa at the Roswell Holiday Expo and Marietta Square Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa and 8 more are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Atlanta?
Central Library, Fulton County Library System, Gwinnett County Public Library and Piedmont Park playgrounds don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Atlanta?
Yes: Central Library. See all of them on [indoor play places in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Atlanta?
Yes. Fulton County Library System, Gwinnett County Public Library and DeKalb County Public Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).