Helium balloons are timeless party favorites that instantly lift the celebration atmosphere. Use them to decorate your birthday bash, then pass them out as party favors as the children leave.

Grosgrain ribbon hair bows are charming, stylish, and practical party favors. Perfect for dress-up themes, they add a cute flair kids love and parents appreciate. These bows are a lovely way to extend party fun into everyday style.

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford offers a fun-filled day for families, featuring over 400 animals, including giraffes and rhinos, interactive exhibits like the Barnyard Buddies petting zoo, and a zipline course and splash ground.

The wonderful world of plants and flowers can be found at both Atlanta Botanical Garden's locations. While the larger main location offers a children's garden with active play features and hands-on activities, the Gainesville location also caters to children with a variety of kids programs such as storytimes and discovery stations. Art and water features, exotic plants, and even live animals at the Tropic Conservatory (main location) will keep kids engaged and learning.

The Dunwoody Nature Center is a 22-acre outdoor haven nestled in Dunwoody Park, offering families free access to wooded hiking trails, a shaded playground, creek-side exploration, wetlands boardwalks, interactive educational programs, beehive views, treehouse play, and regular nature classes and camps—perfect for parents looking to spark curiosity and let kids roam and learn in the great outdoors.

Historic Stone Mountain Park is packed with family-friendly things to do. Hike up the mountain and enjoy a picturesque view of the scenery and the iconic Confederate Memorial Carving, or take a Summit Skyride or scenic train ride to take it all in. The seasonal laser light show is stunning, or explore Geyser Towers, climb the high ropes course, and much more. On-site camping and lodging is also available.

Dinosaurs, cultural artifacts from around the world, and giant screen 3D movies will put the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in your permanent rotation of fun things to do together as a family. Kids love NatureQuest, an interactive permanent exhibit with treehouses to climb, live animals to encounter, caves to explore, and lots to learn about nature!

The Georgia Aquarium, located in downtown Atlanta, mesmerizes kids and adults alike with its immersive galleries—like the massive Ocean Voyager tunnel showcasing whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, penguins, otters, and interactive touch zones—while offering educational shows and behind‑the‑scenes animal encounters that make it a perfect family outing.

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, designed for children age  0–8, blends vibrant, imaginative play with STEAM, cultural, literacy, and social‑emotional learning—all through hands‑on exhibits like a cafe‑style grocery market, a climbable globe, art studios, science zones, and quiet spaces for toddlers. It's a safe, engaging space where parents are encouraged to learn and play right alongside their children.

Explore the fun side of Coca-Cola's history and heritage, dating back to Atlanta in 1896, at the World of Coca-Cola. The family-friendly museum offers a behind the scenes look at the history & manufacturing process, watch a fun 4-D movie experience, meet the Polar Bear, and (every kid's favorite) enjoy the Tasting Room where guests can taste endless samples of 100+ sodas from around the globe!

Centennial Olympic Park is always a big hit with families. The interactive splash park is the largest play fountain in the world, making it one of Atlanta's top landmarks. (Parents, you're going to want to pack swimsuits during warmer months!) Amazing views from the Skyview Atlanta Ferris wheel, on-site burger shop, visitor's center detailing the park's Olympic history, and stunning evening fountain lights show make this park a must-visit destination in Atlanta.

Bring the family on a wild ride down the Fox River at downtown Yorkville's Marge Cline Whitewater Course. You can B.Y.O.Boat or check out the Yak Shack for boat, kayak, and tube rental. The river breaks into two sections, one for beginners and one for more experienced paddlers, and the pedestrian bridge makes a great observation spot for family members who may not be keen to participate. Nearby restaurants and playground make this destination a fun day trip for families!

Out of My Mind is a captivating middle school novel about a brilliant girl with cerebral palsy who is unable to speak or move, yet possesses a photographic memory and a sharp wit. The story follows her journey as she struggles to communicate and be understood, ultimately finding a way to express her intelligence and prove her capabilities to the world.

Hummus and raw veggies are a good start for many no cook meals, and these colorful rainbow hummus wraps are an easy handheld option that work well for either lunch or dinner.

These healthier "donuts" are fun to make together, and are sure to put a smile on your child's face. Apple rounds are topped with cocoa powder and peanut butter (or substitute sun butter for nut allergies) to create donut "frosting." Kids will enjoy spreading the frosting on their donuts and topping with sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, granola, or chopped nuts or seeds.

This tasty peanut butter fruit dip from Cooking Classy uses only 3 ingredients and takes a few minutes to put together! Great for dipping fresh apple slices, banana, berries, graham crackers, pretzels, or whatever you'd like.

Banana splits can be a healthy breakfast for kids when yogurt is used in place of ice cream and fresh berries and nuts are used instead of sprinkles! This also makes a fun after school snack for kids of all ages. 

These fresh fruit popsicles are made in popsicle molds with chunks of fruit and apple juice, and you can adjust the recipe to whatever types of fruit and juice you'd like.

Mess-free Melissa & Doug Water Wow reusable coloring books use only water to create bright, colorful pictures. Just fill the magic pen with water, and your child will be off and coloring! Once it dries, the colors disappear and the page is ready to be colored again.