Kid-Friendly Fun Near North Atlanta

Living in North Atlanta means you're never more than a short drive from world-class kid entertainment. For outdoor adventure close to home, the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell sits on 127 acres of forests, wetlands, and river habitats with canoe trips, wildlife exhibits, and hands-on programs for all ages. Treetop Quest at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody offers zip line courses at four difficulty levels. For indoor days, the Children's Museum of Atlanta and Fernbank Museum of Natural History are reliable favorites. The Center for Puppetry Arts is a hidden gem live puppet shows, workshops, and a full museum. And LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Phipps Plaza is a guaranteed hit with the under-10 crowd. Spring specifically brings a wave of festivals, egg hunts, and carnivals across the metro area. Atlanta Parent keeps a running list of everything happening it's the single best resource for keeping the kids busy.