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Witness interactive light swings, tunnels, and creatures composed of artisan lanterns at the Winter Lantern Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival via Fever
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11/8/23 - By Elsa Simcik

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list! 

It's Veterans Day weekend and families have lots of opportunities to celebrate those who have served in the military with parades and events in Atlanta. Attend the Veterans Day Tribute in Sandy Springs on Friday and the Veterans Day Parade at Atlanta History Center and the Georgia Veterans Festival at The Battery, both on Saturday.

Dinosuar fans will not want to miss Jurassic World: The Exhibition at Pullman Yards —this immersive experience brings visitors face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs! It's beginning of feel a lot like the holidays in Atlanta, and some of our favorite seasonal events launch this weekend, including Stone Mountain Christmas and Rudolph at the Center for Puppetry Arts. We're also excited about a new holiday tradition, the Atlanta Winter Lantern Festival, launching this weekend at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds and happening weekends through December 31. 

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The magic of Stone Mountain Christmas opens this weekend. Photo courtesy of Stone Mountain
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Buford - Final weekend! Through Sunday, November 12, 2023
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Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze

Dawsonville - Final weekend! Through November 12, 2023
Uncle Shuck’s 15-acre property offers almost four miles of "corn-fusing" twists and turns every fall. General admission tickets also include wagon rides, a bonfire, kiddie maze, goat walk, tire mountain, jump pad, and corn cannon. Purchase the combo ticket which includes the Dark Rows Haunted Corn Trail, offered on Friday and Saturday evenings beginning September 29 (flashlights aren’t allowed so parents must accompany children under age 12). READ MORE

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Puppet Show

Midtown - Select days through December 31, 2023
Children delight in seeing this classic tale played out in puppet form at the Center for Puppetry Arts this holiday season.  READ MORE

Jurassic World: The Exhibition

Atlanta - Select days through January 1, 2024
Dinosaur enthusiasts flock to Jurassic World: The Exhibition for a limited time in Atlanta. This immersive experience brings visitors face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs. The walk through starts with the famous Jurassic World gates and is based on the movie franchise.  READ MORE

Feeding Friday at Autrey Mill

Johns Creek - Friday, November 10, 2023
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Twilight Trek at Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta - Friday, November 10, 2023
Curious kids and adults can see what the animals do at night. Starting at dusk, zoo educators will take visitors on a tour and spot out animals that don't normally emerge during the day. Activities vary from season to season.  READ MORE

Sandy Springs Veterans Day Tribute

Sandy Springs - Friday, November 10, 2023
Sandy Springs holds its Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 10 at 11:00am at the Byers Theatre. Returning as emcee for the event is U.S. Army Veteran, Sandy Springs resident, and former WSB anchor John Pruitt.   READ MORE

Netherworld Haunted House

Stone Mountain - Final weekend! November 10 & 11, 2023
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Circus Delman Spectacular

Alpharetta - November 10-13, 2023
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Winter Lantern Festival Atlanta

Lawrenceville - Opening weekend! Weekends, November 10-December 31, 2023
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds transforms into a dazzling world of light with over 1,000 Chinese lanterns portraying Chinese myths, legends, and zodiacs; Attendees will be amazed as they traverse through dazzling displays of colorful, festive lights and lanterns, including an animal kingdom, a sea world, and a theme park. READ MORE

Be My Neighbor Day

Downtown - Saturday, November 11, 2023
Fans of Daniel Tiger head to The Home Depot Backyard to learn about acts of kindness and participate in fun hands-on activities that benefit the community. READ MORE

Free Entrance at National Parks for Veterans Day

Multiple locations - Saturday, November 11, 2023
Explore national parks for FREE on Veterans Day, November 11. This includes Atlanta area parks, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.  READ MORE

Dunwoody's Veterans Day Ceremony

Dunwoody - Saturday, November 11, 2023
Due to forecasted rain, the event will now be held at Dunwoody City Hall.  Families head to Dunwoody City Hall on Veterans Day morning to honor those who served. The event features music by Dunwoody High School Chorus and guest speakers. READ MORE

Veterans Day Parade at Atlanta History Center- Midtown

Midtown - Saturday, November 11, 2023
Honor our veterans at the Atlanta History Center Midtown's 42nd Annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade. Visitors head to Atlanta History Center Midtown (site of Margaret Mitchell House) for a prime parade-watching spot along Peachtree Street.  READ MORE

Georgia Veterans Festival at The Battery

Atlanta - Saturday, November 11, 2023
Families can observe Veterans Day at The Woodruff Arts Center. The family-friendly event includes over 40 exhibits from Veterans Service Organizations, and equipment displays from The National Infantry Museum   READ MORE

A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theatre

Midtown - Select days, November 11 - December 24, 2023
This year's production of the holiday classic A Christmas Carol returns to Alliance Theatre's Coca-Cola Stage with a fun, new adaptation.  READ MORE

Stone Mountain Christmas

Stone Mountain - Opening weekend! November 11, 2023 - January 2, 2024
Stone Mountain Park celebrates the magic of Christmas with music, lights, live shows, and visits from familiar holiday-season friends.  READ MORE

UPS Second Sunday at the High

Midtown - Sunday, November 12, 2023
On the second Sunday of each month, families head to the High Museum of Art for FREE admission for all visitors and special family-friendly programming. Kids art-making activities, performances, and the High’s permanent collection and special exhibitions.   READ MORE
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