Kid-Friendly Trip to Sandy Springs | Family-Friendly Attractions & Activities

Just minutes away from Atlanta, and with 21 hotels and almost 3,000 hotel rooms, Sandy Springs offers a wide range of accommodations, plenty of kid-friendly features, and access to everything the metropolitan area has to offer.

Here’s a list of can’t-miss activities and attractions to explore with kids in Sandy Springs, broken down by age group, and complete with suggestions for what to do when rain decides to intervene with your plans!

Things To Do In Sandy Springs With Preschool and Elementary School Aged Kids

For a Rainy Day: Ready Set FUN! Indoor Playspace

Looking for indoor activities for an adventurous kid? Head to Ready Set FUN! This indoor playspace and event venue, offering interactive learning experiences, is the perfect place for imaginative kiddos. The team at Ready Set FUN! is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and educational environment for young children. The best part is that they also have a coffee shop for parents to enjoy while their kids play.

For a Day With Perfect Weather: Abernathy Greenway Playable Art Park

You can expose your child to whimsical pieces of art, while enjoying exercise and fresh air at the Abernathy Greenway Playable Art Park. This unique award-winning park features one-of-a-kind sculptures that were designed to be functional pieces in a playground. The beautiful landscaping and long linear pathway make it a great spot for a leisurely walk with strollers, too.

Charming little girl on the red swing set at Abernathy Greenway Playable Art Park

For a Unique Experience: La Dee Da Children’s Art Studio

If you have a creative kid who loves to the arts, La Dee Da Studio is the move! This Sandy Springs children’s art studio offers classes, camps and parties where kids can explore their own creativity through artistic expression. Their programs can accommodate kids of different skill levels and ages from two to ten. Visitors looking for something a little more flexible will enjoy their Open Studio hours on Fridays and Sundays from 2 to 5 pm unless there is another event noted on their calendar. Open Studio cost is $15 per child which gives you access to all of our supplies, and from there on add a project of your choice. Project costs vary from $5 - $35. Kids will have unlimited access to all the glitter, pom-poms, sequins, everything they need to bring their imaginations to life. They also offer grab-n-go art and craft kits that are perfect for a variety of ages so your children can get creative anywhere!

For a Day Out in the Sun: Morgan Falls Overlook Park

There isn't a much better way to spend a sunny day than a trip to Morgan Falls Overlook Park! The park offers scenic views of the Chattahoochee River, relaxing hiking trails, and a beautiful green space that makes for the perfect picnic. Also, Murphs Surf Paddle Shack is located on-site at Morgan Falls Overlook Park, and they offer paddleboard rentals for the public to enjoy.

Things To Do In Sandy Springs With Middle School and High School Aged Kids

For a Rainy Day: The Springs Cinema and Taphouse

Seeing a movie is a classic rainy day activity, and The Springs Cinema and Taphouse takes family movie night to a whole new level. This luxury movie theater offers self-serve ticket kiosks, reserved seating in heated reclining chairs (warning – comfortable, heated seating may lead to naps), and new digital projection and audio. In addition to traditional concessions, they also offer a menu with pizza, sandwiches, appetizers, churro donuts and funnel cake fries. The Springs Cinema and Taphouse screens a wide range of movies including commercial releases, independent films, and classic Hollywood hits.

For a Day With Perfect Weather: Island Ford and Powers Island

If you want to explore the Chattahoochee River during your time in Sandy Springs, head to one of these units of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Powers Island is home to an outpost of the Nantahala Outdoor Center, where guests can rent kayaks, paddleboards, tubes and rafts, and enjoy a day on the water. Island Ford is also a great place to put in a kayak if have your own or rent one to bring. Both parks also have excellent trails for hiking and picnic tables for a scenic lunch spot. Check out our guide for exploring the CRNRA for more trip suggestions.

For a One-of-a-Kind Experience: Battle and Brew

Battle and Brew is a unique gaming-themed restaurant with hundreds of console, VR, PC and tabletop games. The first restaurant of its kind in metro Atlanta, they’re known for their 21-and-over nightlife, but they do allow under-21 guests during the day. They have games suitable for casual players, hardcore gaming fans, and complete newbies. You can take your teens to enjoy their favorite video games, or the whole family can play one of Battle and Brew’s many board games all together.

Something the Whole Family Will Love

East Palisades

Of the three units of the National Park Service’s Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area located in Sandy Springs, East Palisades offers the most scenic hiking trails in all of Sandy Springs, along with plenty of family photo-ops. Overlooks of the Chattahoochee River, diverse wildlife, and a lush bamboo forest all make for instagrammable moments. It also includes a slightly more challenging hike than Powers Island or Island Ford, so active families with older children will be sure to love this park.

Address: 1425 Indian Trail NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30327

Looking for even more kid-friendly activities in Sandy Springs? Check out our “Things to Do” page HERE! Sandy Springs is home to many parks, restaurants, and attractions that you and your children will enjoy. Sandy Springs is also just a short drive or MARTA ride from many other metro Atlanta attractions, making it the perfect place to stay when you visit the area.

Kid-Friendly Activities in Sandy Springs