# Atlanta Littles: things to do with little kids in Atlanta, GA this weekend

> Saturday is Boo at the Zoo, with trick-or-treat stations all over Zoo Atlanta, and the Center for Puppetry Arts has Spookhouse Annie on stage every morning from Wednesday. The Botanical Garden has a little-kid program most mornings during the final week of its scarecrows. Fulton and Gwinnett library branches are hosting Halloween storytimes and crafts. This week has 35 outings, 24 free and 18 indoors.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 35 outings at 27 places; 24 free; 18 indoor; plus 3 sold out (still listed, marked SOLD OUT). For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Boo at the Zoo** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9am–4pm) at Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. Cost: Free with general admission (prices vary by date); under 3 free. Ages 0+. Halloween day at the zoo. Kids follow Trick-or-Treat Lane to about eight candy stations, pick up a treat bag while they last and make Halloween crafts. There are costumed characters and carnival games too. Costumes are welcome, and it runs rain or shine. Source: https://zooatlanta.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/boo-at-the-zoo-atlanta/
- **Spookhouse Annie at the Center for Puppetry Arts** (Thu, Oct 29 to Sun, Nov 1, 4 days · 10am and 11:30am) at Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Cost: From $25 ($15 members); under 1 free on a lap. Ages 4+. Annie lives in a haunted house, and her friend Dave comes over for a playdate with a houseful of goofy monsters, including Hagatha the witch and Count Morlock. The show runs about an hour and is recommended for ages 4 and up. Tickets include the puppetry museum. Source: https://puppet.org/shows-events/spookhouse-annie/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/spookhouse-annie-at-the-center-for-puppetry-arts/
- **Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · Daytime through the evening drone show; times on the event page) at Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083. Cost: Included with a Daily Attraction Ticket or Mountain Membership. Ages 0+. The last weekend of the park’s fall festival, with storybook characters and a Pumpkin Drone and Light Show at night. The Scenic Railroad is closed for maintenance this year. Source: https://stonemountainpark.com/activity/events/pumpkin-festival/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/pumpkin-festival-at-stone-mountain-park/
- **Fall Family Fun at the Atlanta Botanical Garden** (Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 10am–noon) at Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Cost: Free with Garden admission. Ages 0+. Pumpkin Play-Doh, pumpkin bowling and pumpkin rock painting in the Children’s Garden. This is the last weekend for it. Source: https://atlantabg.org/calendar/fall-family-fun-2-2/2026-10-31/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/fall-family-fun-at-the-atlanta-botanical-garden/
- **Día de los Muertos at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta** (Thu, Oct 29 to Sun, Nov 1, 4 days · Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am–3:30pm; Sat–Sun 9:30am–4:30pm) at Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. Cost: $19.95 ages 1–18; $21.95 adults; 11 months and under free. Ages 0+. Indoor. An interactive Día de los Muertos altar by local artist Natasha McDowell is up on the CMA Stage through Nov 3. Kids can learn about the holiday and make small altars of their own. Included with admission. Source: https://childrensmuseumatlanta.org/events/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos-october-november-2026/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-childrens-museum-of-atlanta/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: Boo at the Zoo, Zoo Atlanta. 9am–4pm. Cost: Free with general admission (prices vary by date); under 3 free. https://zooatlanta.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo/
2. **Lunch**: Ponce City Market, Old Fourth Ward, on the BeltLine Eastside Trail. Open 10am–10pm. Cost: $$. (from the city guide) https://www.poncecitymarket.com/
3. **After nap**: Trick-or-Treat at Ponce City Market, Ponce City Market. 4–9pm. Cost: Free. https://poncecitymarket.com/event/trick-or-treat/

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Thursday, Oct 29**: Spookhouse Annie at the Center for Puppetry Arts; Día de los Muertos at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta; Toddler Time in the Art Studio; Scarecrows in the Garden; Garden Grooves at the Atlanta Botanical Garden; Spooktacular Halloween with the Science Guys (Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, Johns Creek) (free); Harvest Costume Night (Cascade Library) (free); Monster Masks (Palmetto Library) (free); Baby Storytime (Ponce de Leon Library) (free); Toddler Time (Norcross Library) (free); Cobb PARKS Haunted House; Lego Challenge at Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Library (free); Creative Lego Building at East Point Library (free); Blocks and Legos Playgroup at Peachtree Library (free)
- **Friday, Oct 30**: Spookhouse Annie at the Center for Puppetry Arts; Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park; Día de los Muertos at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta; Toddler Time in the Art Studio; Scarecrows in the Garden; Halloween Storytime (Ponce de Leon Library) (free); Halloween Family Movie Night (Fairburn Library) (free); Preschool Storytime at Doraville Library (free); Cobb PARKS Haunted House; Ballet and BOOks at Centerville Library (free); Ghost Family Portraits at Ponce de Leon Library (free); Halloween Trunk or Treat at Racket Social Club (Alpharetta) (free); Toddler Time at Gwinnett Library, Duluth Branch (free); CraftyTales: Bats (free) (sold out)
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: Boo at the Zoo; Spookhouse Annie at the Center for Puppetry Arts; Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park; Día de los Muertos at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta; Scarecrows in the Garden; Fall Family Fun at the Atlanta Botanical Garden; Trick-or-Read (Ponce de Leon Library) (free); Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Craft (Northwest Library) (free); Hunny & Koko Halloween Parade Storytime (East Atlanta Library) (free); Halloween Storytime (Duluth Library) (free); Cobb PARKS Haunted House; Trick or Treat on The Roof at Ponce City Market; Halloween Weekend Family Movie at Gresham Library (free); No Tricks, Just Treats at Embry Hills Library (free); Weekend Sensory Play at Scott Candler Library (free); Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Scott Candler Library (free); Trick-or-Treat at Ponce City Market (free); Trick or Treat Storytime in Decatur (free) (sold out); Kids Halloween Escape Room Challenge (free) (sold out)
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: Spookhouse Annie at the Center for Puppetry Arts; Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park; Día de los Muertos at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta; Sensory Friendly Playtime at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta; Scarecrows in the Garden; Fall Family Fun at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

## All outings this week

- **Boo at the Zoo** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9am–4pm) at Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. Cost: Free with general admission (prices vary by date); under 3 free. Ages 0+. Halloween day at the zoo. Kids follow Trick-or-Treat Lane to about eight candy stations, pick up a treat bag while they last and make Halloween crafts. There are costumed characters and carnival games too. Costumes are welcome, and it runs rain or shine. Source: https://zooatlanta.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/boo-at-the-zoo-atlanta/
- **Spookhouse Annie at the Center for Puppetry Arts** (Thu, Oct 29 to Sun, Nov 1, 4 days · 10am and 11:30am) at Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Cost: From $25 ($15 members); under 1 free on a lap. Ages 4+. Annie lives in a haunted house, and her friend Dave comes over for a playdate with a houseful of goofy monsters, including Hagatha the witch and Count Morlock. The show runs about an hour and is recommended for ages 4 and up. Tickets include the puppetry museum. Source: https://puppet.org/shows-events/spookhouse-annie/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/spookhouse-annie-at-the-center-for-puppetry-arts/
- **Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · Daytime through the evening drone show; times on the event page) at Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083. Cost: Included with a Daily Attraction Ticket or Mountain Membership. Ages 0+. The last weekend of the park’s fall festival, with storybook characters and a Pumpkin Drone and Light Show at night. The Scenic Railroad is closed for maintenance this year. Source: https://stonemountainpark.com/activity/events/pumpkin-festival/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/pumpkin-festival-at-stone-mountain-park/
- **Día de los Muertos at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta** (Thu, Oct 29 to Sun, Nov 1, 4 days · Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am–3:30pm; Sat–Sun 9:30am–4:30pm) at Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. Cost: $19.95 ages 1–18; $21.95 adults; 11 months and under free. Ages 0+. Indoor. An interactive Día de los Muertos altar by local artist Natasha McDowell is up on the CMA Stage through Nov 3. Kids can learn about the holiday and make small altars of their own. Included with admission. Source: https://childrensmuseumatlanta.org/events/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos-october-november-2026/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-childrens-museum-of-atlanta/
- **Sensory Friendly Playtime at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta** (Sun, Nov 1 · 9–11am) at Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. Cost: $19.95 ages 1–18; $21.95 adults; 11 months and under free. Ages 0+. Indoor. A calmer Sunday morning at the museum, with lower lights, less sound and a cap on how many people get in. Any family can come, with no diagnosis or paperwork needed. Included with admission. Source: https://childrensmuseumatlanta.org/events/sensory-friendly-playtime-november-1-2026/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/sensory-friendly-playtime-at-the-childrens-museum-of-atlanta/
- **Toddler Time in the Art Studio** (Thu, Oct 29; Fri, Oct 30 · 10am–noon) at Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. Cost: $19.95 ages 1–18; $21.95 adults; 11 months and under free. Ages 1–4. Indoor. A morning art project for toddlers in the museum’s studio: a ball run on Tuesday, bubble painting on Thursday and spoon maracas on Friday. Included with admission. Source: https://childrensmuseumatlanta.org/events/making-spoon-maracas/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/toddler-time-in-the-art-studio-childrens-museum-atlanta/
- **Scarecrows in the Garden** (Thu, Oct 29 to Sun, Nov 1, 4 days · During Garden hours (closed Mondays)) at Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Cost: Included with Garden admission (price on the ticket page). Ages 0+. Handmade scarecrows from local schools, families, artists and businesses are set up all over the Garden, and this year has a group of supersized ones. The display ends Sunday, Nov 1. Source: https://atlantabg.org/plan-your-visit/atlanta-garden-calendar/scarecrows-in-the-garden/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/scarecrows-in-the-garden-atlanta-botanical/
- **Garden Grooves at the Atlanta Botanical Garden** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10am and 10:45am) at Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Cost: No price listed on the event page. Ages 0–5. Songs and dancing for little kids, with two short sessions. Source: https://atlantabg.org/calendar/garden-grooves-3/2026-10-29/
- **Fall Family Fun at the Atlanta Botanical Garden** (Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 10am–noon) at Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Cost: Free with Garden admission. Ages 0+. Pumpkin Play-Doh, pumpkin bowling and pumpkin rock painting in the Children’s Garden. This is the last weekend for it. Source: https://atlantabg.org/calendar/fall-family-fun-2-2/2026-10-31/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/fall-family-fun-at-the-atlanta-botanical-garden/
- **Trick-or-Read (Ponce de Leon Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–6pm) at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stop by any time from 10am to 6pm to trick-or-treat at the library. Every child goes home with a free book. Free. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a79f84b88e9bf280036df1f Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/trick-or-read-ponce-de-leon-library-joan-p-garner/
- **Spooktacular Halloween with the Science Guys (Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, Johns Creek)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–5pm) at Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. The Science Guys come back for an hour of spooky science experiments. Free. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6abd7d829abb62002c6b4c59
- **Harvest Costume Night (Cascade Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–5pm) at Cascade Branch, 3665 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Kids 12 and under come in costume and take home a book. Registration is required. Free. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8ca1854995480655ec4a51
- **Monster Masks (Palmetto Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–5pm) at Palmetto Branch, 9111 Cascade Palmetto Hwy, Palmetto, GA 30268. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Kids make their own monster masks. Free. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a67beaca41369ab2c692fb0
- **Halloween Storytime (Ponce de Leon Library)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11am) at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Friendly Halloween stories for little kids. Free. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a79f7aa0d65ac360045b5bd Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/halloween-storytime-ponce-de-leon-library-joan-p-garner/
- **Halloween Family Movie Night (Fairburn Library)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 4–5:30pm) at Fairburn Branch, 60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn, GA 30213. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A showing of Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost for all ages, with coloring sheets, puzzles and snacks. Free. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6abd2e17901b02002cbf008f Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/halloween-family-movie-night-fairburn-library-branch/
- **Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Craft (Northwest Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 3:30–4:30pm) at Northwest Branch, 2489 Perry Boulevard NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Kids make glowing balloon ghosts before trick-or-treating. A grown-up needs to stay. Free. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ac5351debad220045437da5 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/glow-in-the-dark-ghost-craft-northwest-library-branch/
- **Hunny & Koko Halloween Parade Storytime (East Atlanta Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4:30–5pm) at East Atlanta Branch, 400 Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A costume storytime and parade with the friends of Whisker Woods. Free. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa04edcac72f22c55689e30 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/hunny-and-koko-halloween-parade-storytime-east-atlanta-library-branch/
- **Baby Storytime (Ponce de Leon Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30–11am) at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Songs, rhymes and movement for babies up to 1. Free. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a219d55703c3363002c3a65
- **Halloween Storytime (Duluth Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11–11:30am) at Duluth Branch, 3180 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Come in costume for a silly Halloween storytime with Ms. Sarah. Free. Source: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17352122 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/halloween-storytime-duluth-library-branch/
- **Toddler Time (Norcross Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 11am–12pm) at Norcross Branch, 5735 Buford Hwy., Norcross, GA 30071. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, dancing and songs for toddlers. Free. Source: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17437006
- **Preschool Storytime at Doraville Library** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11am) at DeKalb County Public Library, Doraville Library, 2421 Van Fleet Cir, Suite 180, Doraville, GA 30360. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. An energetic, interactive storytime with stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. Free, no registration listed. Source: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/17127204 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/preschool-storytime-at-doraville-library-dekalb-county-public/
- **Cobb PARKS Haunted House** (Thu, Oct 29; Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31 · Oct 28: 5–6pm lights on, no scares; 6–7pm lights off, no scares; 7–9pm regular. Oct 29–30: 5–9pm. Oct 31: 5–11pm) at Jim R. Miller Park and Event Center, 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30008. Cost: $5 at the door. Ages 4+. Cobb's county-run haunted house. Wednesday is the night for younger kids, with a lights-on, no-scares hour at 5 and a lights-off, no-scares hour at 6 before the regular scares start at 7. Source: https://www.cobbcounty.gov/parks/special-events/fall-festival-fun/haunted-house Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/cobb-parks-haunted-house-jim-r-miller-park/
- **Trick or Treat on The Roof at Ponce City Market** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–5pm) at The Roof at Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Cost: Ticketed; see The Roof's checkout. Ages 0+. Daytime trick-or-treating up on The Roof, with candy and two kids' costume parades during the day. Costumes encouraged. Source: https://poncecitymarket.com/event/trick-or-treat-on-the-roof-2/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/trick-or-treat-on-the-roof-at-ponce-city-market/
- **Ballet and BOOks at Centerville Library** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11am–noon) at Gwinnett County Public Library, Centerville Branch, 3025 Bethany Church Rd., Snellville, GA 30039. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. A Halloween edition of the library's ballet-and-stories program for little ones. Costumes encouraged. Source: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17387629 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/ballet-and-books-at-centerville-library-gwinnett-county-public/
- **Lego Challenge at Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 3–4pm) at Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch, 56 Neal Blvd., Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. An afternoon of Lego building, aimed at ages 0 to 5. Source: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17364375
- **Creative Lego Building at East Point Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–5pm) at Fulton County Library, East Point Branch, 2757 Main Street, East Point, GA 30344. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Build and share with Legos and magnetic tiles. The bins include pieces sized for toddlers. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a988abd1c197d11325cd0ca
- **Blocks and Legos Playgroup at Peachtree Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–5pm) at Fulton County Library, Peachtree Branch, 1315 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Build with blocks and Legos alongside a parent or caregiver. Open to kids of all ages. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6abaf47996ec3a003ad6e2a5
- **Ghost Family Portraits at Ponce de Leon Library** (Fri, Oct 30 · 4–4:30pm) at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Kids make a ghost-themed family portrait, with a ghost for each person who matters to them. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a79f65acca66c2f00a98eb1 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/ghost-family-portraits-at-ponce-de-leon-library-joan-p-garner/
- **Halloween Weekend Family Movie at Gresham Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · Noon–2pm) at DeKalb County Public Library, Gresham Library, 2418 Gresham Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. A free family movie on Halloween afternoon. Source: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/17394358 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/halloween-weekend-family-movie-at-gresham-library-dekalb-county-public/
- **No Tricks, Just Treats at Embry Hills Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–5pm) at DeKalb County Public Library, Embry Hills Library, 3733 Chamblee-Tucker Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Stop in on Halloween for a free book and candy. Costumes are optional. Source: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/17395104 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/no-tricks-just-treats-at-embry-hills-library-dekalb-county-public/
- **Weekend Sensory Play at Scott Candler Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · 3:30–4:30pm) at DeKalb County Public Library, Scott Candler Library, 1917 Candler Rd., Decatur, GA 30032. Cost: Free; registration required. Ages 1–5. Indoor. Unstructured sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers with a grown-up. Source: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/17062693 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/weekend-sensory-play-at-scott-candler-library-dekalb-county-public/
- **Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Scott Candler Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · During library hours) at DeKalb County Public Library, Scott Candler Library, 1917 Candler Rd., Decatur, GA 30032. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Indoor. A Halloween scavenger hunt around the library. Parents welcome. Source: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/17402388 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/halloween-scavenger-hunt-at-scott-candler-library-dekalb-county-public/
- **Trick-or-Treat at Ponce City Market** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–9pm) at Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Shops and restaurants around the market hand out candy to kids in costume. Free, and separate from the ticketed party up on The Roof. Source: https://poncecitymarket.com/event/trick-or-treat/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/trick-or-treat-at-ponce-city-market/
- **Halloween Trunk or Treat at Racket Social Club (Alpharetta)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 6–8:30pm) at Racket Social Club, 2001 Lake Windward Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Decorated cars with trick-or-treating for kids 18 and under, plus costume contests and prizes. Free. Source: https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/events/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/halloween-trunk-or-treat-at-racket-social-club-alpharetta/
- **Toddler Time at Gwinnett Library, Duluth Branch** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11–11:30am) at Gwinnett County Public Library, Duluth Branch, 3180 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. A short library program of stories, songs and movement for toddlers and their grown-ups. Source: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/17348102 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/toddler-time-at-gwinnett-library-duluth-branch-county-public/
- **Trick or Treat Storytime in Decatur** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10–10:45am) at DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030. Cost: Registration full (Free). **SOLD OUT** (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates). Ages 2+. Indoor. Stories and songs, then trick-or-treating around the library on Halloween morning. Registration is required and seats were still open on Monday. Source: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/17395095 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/trick-or-treat-storytime-in-decatur-dekalb-county-public-library/
- **CraftyTales: Bats** (Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30–5:30pm) at Fulton County Library, Alpharetta Branch, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Cost: Registration full (free; waitlist may be open). **SOLD OUT** (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates). Ages 3+. Indoor. A bat-themed read-aloud followed by a hands-on craft based on the book. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a57ea95fb418a28009b356a Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/craftytales-bats-fulton-county-library/
- **Kids Halloween Escape Room Challenge** (Sat, Oct 31 · 1–3:30pm) at Fulton County Library, Alpharetta Branch, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Cost: Registration full (free; waitlist may be open). **SOLD OUT** (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates). Ages 6+. Indoor. Kids team up to solve spooky puzzles and find clues in a Halloween escape room at the Alpharetta library. Source: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa964f4129d8e0031f25ffb Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/kids-halloween-escape-room-challenge-fulton-county-library/

## Holiday season in Atlanta

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [Christmas trains](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/christmas-trains/index.md): Polar Express and Santa trains
- [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- [Christmas markets](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/christmas-markets/index.md): Markets and winter wonderlands
- [Christmas break](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/christmas-break/index.md): What’s open Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1
- [Noon Year’s Eve](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/noon-years-eve/index.md): Countdowns at noon
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/december/index.md): Things to do all month
- [Ice skating](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/ice-skating/index.md): Holiday rinks and skate aids

## Nearby towns

- [Things to do with kids in Johns Creek, GA](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/johns-creek/index.md): 5 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Duluth, GA](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/duluth/index.md): 8 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Marietta, GA](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/marietta/index.md): 6 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Alpharetta, GA](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/alpharetta/index.md): 9 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Roswell, GA](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/roswell/index.md): 7 things to do with kids

## Seasonal events and guides

- [Things to do with kids in Atlanta in November](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/november/index.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Atlanta in December](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/december/index.md)
- [Santa visits in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/christmas-lights/index.md)
- [Ice skating with kids in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/ice-skating/index.md)
- [Thanksgiving weekend in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/thanksgiving/index.md)
- [Christmas parades and tree lightings in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/christmas-parades/index.md)
- [Christmas train rides near Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/christmas-trains/index.md)
- [The Nutcracker for kids in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/nutcracker/index.md)
- [Christmas markets in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/christmas-markets/index.md)
- [Christmas break with kids in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/christmas-break/index.md)
- [Noon Year’s Eve in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/noon-years-eve/index.md)
- [Free things to do in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/free/index.md)
- [Free museum days in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/free-museum-days/index.md)
- [Indoor play places in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/indoor-play/index.md)
- [Library storytimes in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/storytime/index.md)
- [Every year in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/yearly/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
- How we choose and check listings, and how to send a correction: https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/ (corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com).
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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids this weekend in Atlanta?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [Boo at the Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/boo-at-the-zoo-atlanta/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Spookhouse Annie at the Center for Puppetry Arts](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/spookhouse-annie-at-the-center-for-puppetry-arts/) (all weekend); [Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/pumpkin-festival-at-stone-mountain-park/) (all weekend); [Fall Family Fun at the Atlanta Botanical Garden](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/fall-family-fun-at-the-atlanta-botanical-garden/) (Sat, Oct 31 and Sun, Nov 1). That’s four of 26 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/#all).

### What are kid-friendly things to do in Atlanta this weekend?
This week we found 35 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, and 26 of them are this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Boo at the Zoo, Spookhouse Annie at the Center for Puppetry Arts, Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/#all).

### Where are trunk-or-treats and Halloween events for kids in Atlanta this week?
10 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including [Boo at the Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/boo-at-the-zoo-atlanta/), [Halloween Storytime (Ponce de Leon Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/halloween-storytime-ponce-de-leon-library-joan-p-garner/), [Halloween Family Movie Night (Fairburn Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/halloween-family-movie-night-fairburn-library-branch/) and [Hunny & Koko Halloween Parade Storytime (East Atlanta Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/hunny-and-koko-halloween-parade-storytime-east-atlanta-library-branch/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Atlanta this week?
Yes, 24 of this week’s 35 picks are free, including library storytimes and Trick-or-Read (Ponce de Leon Library). Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/free/). Regular free days, Museums on Us and EBT discounts for 2027 are on [free museum days in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/free-museum-days/).

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Atlanta when it rains?
18 picks this week are indoors, mostly at Children’s Museum of Atlanta and the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/#all). For indoor playgrounds and play spaces you can visit any week, see [indoor play places in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/indoor-play/).

### Where is storytime for little kids in Atlanta this week?
4 storytimes are on this week’s list: [Halloween Storytime (Ponce de Leon Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/halloween-storytime-ponce-de-leon-library-joan-p-garner/) (Fri 10:30–11am), [Hunny & Koko Halloween Parade Storytime (East Atlanta Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/hunny-and-koko-halloween-parade-storytime-east-atlanta-library-branch/) (Sat 4:30–5pm), [Halloween Storytime (Duluth Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/halloween-storytime-duluth-library-branch/) (Sat 11–11:30am) and [Preschool Storytime at Doraville Library](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/preschool-storytime-at-doraville-library-dekalb-county-public/) (Fri 10:30–11am, DeKalb County Public Library, Doraville Library). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/#all). For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see [library storytimes in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/storytime/).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Atlanta this week?
4 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Toddler Time in the Art Studio, Baby Storytime (Ponce de Leon Library) and Toddler Time (Norcross Library). 3 are free, and all are indoors. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Atlanta list?
We go through Atlanta’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 30, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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