Looking for things to do with kids in South Fulton?? These local businesses run classes, play sessions, parties, and events made just for little ones. As a mom of a toddler, I am always hunting for new ways to keep my son busy and happy. So I put together a list of kid friendly spots I’ve come across that your child might LOVE. The first group below are paid activities, and free library events come right after.
Also, this list isn’t finished. I am always open to adding more, so if you know a kid friendly business I missed, send it my way.
The Play Pad (Fairburn)
The Play Pad is an indoor playground and activity center on Springbox Drive in Fairburn. It offers open play, birthday parties, camps, and special events. Plus, there’s a lot planned just for young children. Toddler Tuesday is set aside for little ones 3 and under. On top of that, they host sensory and craft classes, Parents Night Out, and seasonal camps. So check their site for the latest schedule before you go.
Address: 7580 Springbox Dr, Fairburn, GA | 770-703-5470
Swing Atlanta (Fairburn)
Swing Atlanta is an outdoor mini golf spot on Senoia Road in Fairburn. The 18-hole course takes about an hour, which is just right for little attention spans. Kids ages 4 to 12 play for $10, and kids 3 and under get in free with a paid adult. Also, food trucks set up on site most days. When no vendors are there, you can bring your own food.
Before you leave, have your kids sign the Winners Wall and snap a few pics in front of the bright murals!! Parents can grab the $30 Swing and Fling combo, which pairs mini golf with axe throwing. You can also book birthday parties, and groups of 10 or more get 10% off. Just know Swing Atlanta is cashless, so bring a card or have Apple Pay or Cash App ready.
Address: 8480 Senoia Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213 | 770-703-4655
Hours: Sun to Thu 11 AM to 10 PM, Fri and Sat 11 AM to 11 PM (weather permitting)
Airborne Gymnastics Club USA (College Park)
Airborne is a boutique gymnastics studio in the Jamestown Plaza Shopping Center on Riverdale Road. Classes focus on building kids’ developmental skills in a small, community feel space. You can book online straight from its Google listing. Plus, Airborne is a great party option for young children who love to tumble and bounce.
Address: 2473 Riverdale Rd, College Park, GA 30337 | 470-635-1456
What’s She Creating? (College Park)
What’s She Creating? offers in-person sewing classes in College Park for kids ages 5 and up, plus adults. The instructor has taught over 60,000 people on YouTube and also sells an online course. Past lineups included kids drop-in sewing, kids design camps, and adult beginner classes. So check her Instagram for the current schedule before you book.
Inkwell & Co. (Union City)
Inkwell & Co. is a community bookshop and creative house on Union Street. I’ve personally been, and it’s such a lovely bookstore!! It mixes literacy, creativity, and community events under one roof. For little ones ages 4 to 6, Mini Pearls offers stories and creative activities to build a love of reading, and it’s free.
Also coming up is Middle School Unlocked with Raegan K. Washington on Saturday, October 17. Middle schoolers and their parents work through academics, friendships, and the social side of those years together. You can pick the 11 AM or 4 PM session, and it costs $20 per participant.
Address: 5077 Union St, Union City, GA 30291 | 678-723-3429
Hours: Wed to Fri 5 to 7 PM, Sat and Sun 10 AM to 7 PM
Build and Bloom Kids Studio
Build and Bloom is all about STEM and sensory play for curious kids. Think slime, fossils, and building projects. They also offer party packages, so it’s a fun party option for young children who like to get their hands messy. Plus, a Parent Pause Lounge is coming soon to Atlanta.
Free Library Events for Kids This October
Now for the free stuff. Obviously you know about the library. But did you realize how many FREE programs they offer for kids?? Storytimes, LEGO clubs, STEM challenges, book clubs, and even homework help. Every Fulton County Library program is free and open to the public. Most kids’ events don’t need registration, so you can just show up. But a few do fill up, so I noted those below.
Fairburn Library
The Fairburn Branch has something almost every week this month.
- Toddler and Pre-K Storytime and Play: Wednesdays at 11 AM. Books, music, and movement for ages 0 to 5.
- Homeschool Hangout: Thursday, Oct 8, 11 AM to 12 PM. Recommended for elementary students.
- Teen Trivia: Friday, Oct 9, 5 to 6 PM. A team trivia game on all things teen.
- Graphic Novel Book Club: Monday, Oct 12, 5 to 6 PM. This month’s theme is Scary Stories.
- Scary STEM!: Tuesday, Oct 13, 4 to 5 PM. A STEM challenge for ages 5 and up.
- Saturday Storytime: Saturday, Oct 17, 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Readers from Junior League of Atlanta share A Song of Frutas by Margarita Engle.
- LEGO Club: Monday, Oct 19, 5 to 6 PM. The library supplies the LEGO bricks, and families can build together.
Address: 60 Valley View Dr, Fairburn, GA 30213
Gladys S. Dennard Library at South Fulton
Union City’s library has a few events for kids and teens this month.
- BFF Girlz Book Club: Saturday, Oct 10, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. For girls ages 6 to 11. Registration required.
- Real Teen Talk Series: Saturday, Oct 10, 1:30 to 3:30 PM. For teens ages 13 to 18. Registration required.
- Splash into Storytime: Wednesday, Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Stories, songs, and fun geared toward ages 4 and up.
Address: 4055 Flat Shoals Rd, Union City, GA 30291 | 404-613-3092
Palmetto Library
Palmetto also has weekly and monthly events worth adding to your calendar.
- Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Stories, songs, and crafts for little ones.
- LEGO Saturday: Saturday, Oct 10, 11 AM to 12 PM. Kids see who can build the most epic creation.
- Creative Writing Club: Second Tuesday of every month at 6 PM (next one is Oct 13). Geared toward teens.
- Manga and Anime Snack and Chat: Third Tuesday of every month at 6 PM (next one is Oct 20). Tweens and teens talk manga and try Japanese snacks.
Address: 9111 Cascade Palmetto Hwy, Palmetto, GA 30268 | 404-613-4075
Hapeville Library
Hapeville has two programs for kids this month, and both are bilingual.
- READY, SET, READ! Kindergarten Book Club: Second Saturday of every month, 2 to 3 PM (next one is Oct 10). A fun, interactive book club for Pre-K and kindergarten kids. Also, the library is looking for parents to help lead it!!
- Homework Help in Spanish and English: Every other Monday, 4 to 5 PM (Oct 12 and Oct 26). Free after-school help for elementary and middle school students.
Address: 525 King Arnold St, Hapeville, GA 30354 | 404-612-8840
Final Thoughts
There are so many things to do with kids in South Fulton, and a lot of them fly under the radar. Some spots are paid, but the library events cost nothing at all. So you can mix and match based on your budget and your kid’s interests. Also, I’ll keep adding to this list as I find more spots. If you own a kid friendly business or know one I should add, submit it to the directory!!
Frequently Asked Questions
The Fulton County Library branches in Fairburn, Union City, Palmetto, and Hapeville host free storytimes, LEGO clubs, STEM programs, and book clubs every month. Inkwell & Co. in Union City also hosts Mini Pearls, a free literacy experience for ages 4 to 6.
The Play Pad in Fairburn has Toddler Tuesday for little ones 3 and under. Also, the Fairburn and Palmetto libraries both host free storytimes on Wednesday mornings.
The Play Pad, Swing Atlanta, and Airborne Gymnastics Club USA all host birthday parties. Build and Bloom Kids Studio also offers party packages.
Most kids’ library events don’t need registration. But a few, like the BFF Girlz Book Club and the Real Teen Talk Series, do require it, so check the library calendar first.
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