Things to do
Events include the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and FanFest and the Atlanta Boat Show.
The Atlanta Boat Show brings new boats and marine gear, fishing clinics and demos and more to the Georgia World Congress Center from Friday through Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Atlanta Boat Show)
By Mary Caldwell – For the AJC
Jan 8, 2026
Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend in metro Atlanta? The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl hosts the Oregon Ducks and the Indiana Hoosiers, and its free FanFest lets fans experience interactive activities such as punting, passing and kicking. Or if you’re into boating and fishing, head to the Atlanta Boat show to immerse yourself in all things boating.
Check out the following 15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
The Oregon Duck will appear at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl FanFest and the game itself on Friday as the Ducks take on the Indiana Hoosiers. (Lydia Ely/AP)
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Cirque du Soleil “Luzia” uses acrobatic performances and visual surprises in a show being presented from Friday through Sunday, plus additional dates. (Photo by Matt Beard)
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People went through vintage airline time tables at a Delta Flight Museum Surplus Sale in October 2025. A changing variety of goods is offered at each sale. The next one is Friday. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Have fun in a giant bubble-filled room, a giant bubble bath and more at Bubble Planet Experience from Friday through Sunday, plus additional dates. (Photo courtesy of Exhibition Hub Atlanta)
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