Summer Activities for Kids Atlanta: July Programs 2024

Atlanta families are lining up for new July programs at Piedmont Park and the Atlanta History Center as the city enters peak summer heat.

School calendars across Fulton and DeKalb counties end classes by June 30, sending households in search of structured weekday and weekend plans that fit work schedules and avoid indoor screen time.

Programs at Piedmont Park and the Atlanta History Center

Piedmont Park on 10th Street added morning nature walks for ages 5 to 12 that start at 9 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through July 31. Staff from the Piedmont Park Conservancy lead the walks and supply binoculars and field guides. The Atlanta History Center on West Paces Ferry Road opened a new family craft station inside Swan House that runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, where children assemble models of 19th-century Atlanta streetcars using provided kits.

Attendance numbers and ticket costs

City tourism figures released last week show 142,000 visitors joined family programs at these two sites during July 2025. Adult admission at the Atlanta History Center stands at $21.50 this month, while children ages 4 to 12 pay $11. Piedmont Park entry remains free, though the craft kits at the History Center cost an extra $8 per child. Reservations for the nature walks open online each Monday at 8 a.m. and fill within two hours on average.

Parents who want to attend should visit the Piedmont Park Conservancy website or the Atlanta History Center calendar to reserve spots before arriving. Both locations offer free parking after 10 a.m. on weekdays and discounted rates at nearby lots on weekends.