Atlanta Area Spring Break Activities 2014

Skipping the beach this spring break and opting for an Atlanta area stay-cation?  Check out these exciting Atlanta area spring break activities providing daily entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

3D Printing from Minecraft @ MODA

Minecraft lovers will lose their mind over the 3d printing experience being offered by the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA).  During Spring Break and a few weeks after, MODA invites kids aged 6-15 to design a 3D object  in Minecraft then print it on a 3D Printer Details:   $20 for Members, $25 for non-Members.  Fee includes admission to the museum’s current exhibition for the participant and 1 adult. For class dates, times, and registration, click here.

Get up close and personal with animals at Zoo Atlanta. 

In addition to spending your Spring Break with more than 1,500 animals from around the world,  Zoo  Atlanta now offers a few additional experiences that will get you up close and personal with some of your favorite creatures. Enjoy giraffe feeding or sign up for one of Wild Encounters where you can touch and/or feed giant pandas, African elephants or Aldabra tortoises.  Details:    Adult (12+) $21.99, Child (3-11) $16.99. Children (2 and under): Free! Giraffe Feeding: $3 + Admission.  Wild Encounters Start at $35 + admission,

A Mountain of Spring Break Activities to chose from at Stone Mountain.

In addition to the Lasershow running nightly during Spring Break, Stone Mountain has a number of experiences to offer during Spring Break.  Enjoy  SkyHike, one of the nation’s largest adventure ropes courses, Geyser Towers, a one-of-a-kind water adventure,  JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show showcasing amazing rescue dogs performing in an exciting head-to-head competition, the April Fool’s Wacky Wonderland where you can craft and enjoy activities, and games and  Hop, Skip, & Splash where you can meet  Splash the Duck and The Easter Bunny.  Details:   Ticket prices vary depending on your package but start at $19.95.   Click here for additional details.

 Spring Break at Atlanta Botanical Gardens

Enjoy a day at the Garden during spring break! Dress up like a butterfly, dig for worms, plant a seed and more during an engaging morning full of fun family activities. Storybook time will also take place in the Children’s Garden Amphitheater daily at 10:30 a.m   Details: Adults: $18.95
Children (ages 3 to 12): $12.95
Children (2 and under): Free! 

A few additional Atlanta Area Spring Break Events:

Spring-a-Ding-Ding (4/1-4/25 at Rock Ranch)

Six Flags Over Georgia (open daily 4/2-4/13 and weekends throughout the remainder of April in Austell)

Celebrate Spring at Callaway Gardens (through 4/27 in Pine Mountain – accommodation packages available)

Spring Break Fun at Chattahoochee Nature Center (through 4/11 in Roswell)

Dinosaur Egg Hunt at Fernbank Museum of Natural History (4/12 in Atlanta)

Decatur Easter Egg Hunt (4/12 at First Baptist Church of Decatur)

Easter Eggstravaganza (4/12 at Rock Ranch)

Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena (several regular season home games through 4/14)

Atlanta Braves return to Turner Field (home opener 4/8; several home games throughout April)

Disney’s The Lion King (4/10-4/27 at Fox Theatre)

Lady Antebellum: Take Me Downtown Tour (4/11 at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood)

78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival (4/11-4/13 at Piedmont Park)

Earth Day Kids Fest (4/12 at Chattahoochee Nature Center)

Big Shanty Festival (4/12-4/13 in Kennesaw)

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza (4/12-4/13 at City Center West)

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