17 Best Things to Do in Atlanta March 2023 with Kids
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2/26/2023
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From Purim to St. Patrick's Day and the arrival of spring, March is a great time to get out and enjoy Atlanta!
As we spring forward into March and days get warmer, families can enjoy outdoor events like the Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade with floats, bagpipes and, of course, lots of green! Purim falls in early March this year and families have several parades and festivals to choose from like the Purim Carnival with a Cause in north Atlanta. Fans of the Harlem Globetrotters have two opportunities to see the awesome antics of the basketball stars--one in Duluth at Gas South Arena and another at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta. We are also super excited for March 31, when LEGO Discovery Center at Phipps Plaza reopens after a $5 million dollar renovation.
March is a great time to take a well-deserved vacay to a family-friendly destination. We have a bajillion ideas in our Family Travel Guide, like Charleston, SC and West Palm Beach, FL. We love to check out cool Atlanta attractions and fun spots and give you all the scoop. We recently visited Atlanta's Center for Puppetry Arts and have lots of insights and tips to share. Have kids that like to climb and jump? (Who doesn't?) Then you will definitely want to check out our list of Ninja Warrior Gyms and Parkour Spots Around Atlanta.
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Families will enjoy exciting rides, interactive games, and of course, delicious food at the Atlanta Fair. Photo courtesy of the fair
Best Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids this March
Orchid Daze at The Atlanta Botanical Garden
Midtown - Through April 9, 2023The Atlanta Botanical Garden welcomes guests for Orchid Daze, an annual indoor plant exhibition in the Fuqua Conservatory and Orchid Center, which is scheduled to showcase a variety of orchids including festoons, aerialists, and chandeliers. read more
Atlanta Fair
Atlanta - March 3-April 9, 2023Atlanta's only urban fair is back in the gray lot across from Center Parc Stadium (the former Turner Field). Families enjoy exciting rides, interactive games and of course, delicious fair food. read more
The Big Bounce America
Lawrenceville - March 3-5, 2023Kids can bounce, jump and slide their hearts out with this traveling bouncy house extravaganza. Participants will have unlimited access to three attractions--a sports-themed bounce house, a giant obstacle course and an air space themed slide/ball pit section. The main event is the "World's Biggest Bounce House," which visitors will have timed access to with their tickets. read more
Little Critters Day at Fernbank
Druid Hills - Saturday, March 4, 2023Fernbank presents Little Critters on Saturday, March 4, beginning at 10am. The event is scheduled to feature both indoor and outdoor activities and includes interaction with baby animals, seasonal crafts, and more. Visit puppies from PAWS Atlanta and exotic birds from Papayago Rescue House. read more
Purim Carnival with a Cause
North Atlanta - Sunday, March 5, 2023Families celebrate Purim and give back to the community at this event. Kids enjoy carnival games, a bounce house, a petting zoo as well as mitzvah stations to teach them about hunger and social justice. read more
MJCCA Purim Celebration
Dunwoody - Tuesday, March 7, 2023Families celebrate Purim at this fun, free event at the Atlanta JCC. Parents and kids enjoy songs, a costume contest, games and free Hamantashen. read more
Cinderella at Gas South Theater
Duluth - March 10-12, 2023Northeast Atlanta Ballet presents the enchanting story of Cinderella. Audiences love the amazing costumes, scenery and music. Perfect for audiences of all ages. read more
Harlem Globetrotters at Gas South Arena
Duluth - Saturday, March 11, 2023The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming with game like never before. Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time. Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team! read more
Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade
Midtown - Saturday, March 11, 2023Atlanta's St. Patrick's Day, which kicks off at noon, is one of the country's oldest parades, and celebrates the contributions made by the Irish to Atlanta, the South and the United States. The parade is a family-friendly event in which "everybody is Irish" and includes clowns, floats, bands, dancers, drill teams, and a bagpipe and drum corps. read more
Harlem Globetrotters at State Farm Arena
Downtown - Sunday, March 12, 2023The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming with game like never before. Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time. Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team! read more
EcoTinker at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Roswell - March 12-May 31, 2023Head outdoors this spring for nature-inspired tech and tinker stations, where kids can experiment and explore. Learn about science through five interactive exhibits including the Interactive Playground. read more
Atlanta Science Festival
Various locations - March 10-25, 2023The Atlanta Science Festival is back in person and runs from March 10-25, 2023 at different locations throughout Atlanta. Young scientists engage in experiments, interact with creatures, and learn tons about science. read more
Avenue Shamrock
Marietta - Thursday, March 16, 2023Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Avenue East Cobb. Family-friendly activities include live music, a dance performance by the Drake School of Irish Dance, a bounce house, live llamas, face painting, a festive photo booth and more. read more
Luck of Avalon
Alpharetta - Friday, March 17, 2023Families head to the plaza at Avalon for a St Patrick's Day celebration. Family-friendly activities include face painting, a photo booth and a performance by King O’Sullivan School of Irish Dance. read more
Funny Folktales and Silly Stories
Lawrenceville - Saturday, March 25, 2023Kids LOL with storyteller, Chetter Galloway, as he entertains audiences with his engaging storytelling with plenty of audience participation. read more
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
Brookhaven - March 25-26, 2023Celebrate the blooming cherry blossoms at Brookhaven's annual festival. The Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Blackburn Park for the last weekend in March, and features more than 100 artists, as well as kids zone, pet world, a classic car show, delicious food, and more! read more
LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta Grand Opening
Buckhead - Friday, March 31, 2023Atlanta's Legoland Discovery Center underwent a $5 million-dollar remodel and now has a new name--LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta. It's the first of this kind in North America. The space includes some favorite attractions like a DUPLO park and a 4D cinema but everything is reimagined and promises to be more interactive and next-gen-like. read more
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