Experience “Scooby-Doo: Mansion Mayhem” at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta.
Ongoing
At the Goizueta Children’s Experience at the Atlanta History Center, kids can experience the city through play, exploration and storytelling. The immersive design will delight children from crawlers (ages 1 to 3) to second graders (ages 6 to 8). There will be a new theme each year, but this year it’s Our Great Big City, exploring Atlanta’s history, spirit, geography and our dynamic arts and culture scene. 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW. 404-814-4000.
Through August 1
The Art Place offers a wide array of specialty camps and sessions on specific art movements all summer long. This summer’s offerings continue with opportunities to learn manga and anime drawing and wheel-thrown pottery, along with sessions on surrealism, post-impressionism, street art and more. 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-509-2700.
Through August 3
Take an imaginative journey with Harold and the Purple Crayon, as Harold brings to life a world limited only by his imagination. The Center for Puppetry Arts presents this colorful adaptation of the books of Crockett Johnson through August 3, with sensory-friendly performances on July 6 and audio-described performances on July 20. 1404 Spring St. NW. 404-873-3391.
Through September 7
It’s the summer of Scooby-Doo at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, as the greatest Dane and the gang invite families to solve a mystery. The immersive experience Scooby-Doo: Mansion Mayhem, in partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, allows families to join Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test so a dastardly jewel thief won’t get away with it. It’s happening daily through September 7, and, though the museum is usually closed on Wednesdays, it will be open every Wednesday in July. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW. 404-659-5437.
June 25-July 27
Milo is a curious boy with a vivid imagination and a sketch pad full of dreams. In the Alliance Theatre’s new musical, Milo Imagines the World, he transforms subway passengers into larger-than-life characters. With playful songs by Atlanta’s own Christian Magby and Christian Albright (The Incredible Book Eating Boy) and a book by Atlanta native Terry Guest, the show celebrates how we see ourselves and others. 1280 Peachtree St. NE. 404-733-4600.
June 26-28
Roswell Summer Puppets and More performances continue with Tempest Jr., a 45-minute adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic with four actors and a colorful cast of puppets. After that, the series has two more productions: The Big Bad, Little Red, Pig Show runs July 10 through July 12, and Adventures in Space! takes the stage July 17 through July 19. Catch them all at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-594-6120.
June 28
Kidz Bop leads the pack when it comes to children’s music. These talented youngsters offer family-friendly versions of today’s pop hits. The Kidz Bop Kids’ current lineup is heading out on tour with Kidz Bop Live, taking the stage at 6 p.m. on June 28 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. 404-733-5010.
July 1
Tiffany D. Jackson will launch her latest novel, Blood in the Water, at 6:30 p.m. on July 1 at the Decatur Library (presented by Brave + Kind Bookshop). Jackson’s previous work has been aimed at older kids, but this is the author’s first work for a younger audience (ages 9-12). Meet the author, get your book signed and immerse yourself in this murder mystery set on Martha’s Vineyard. 215 Sycamore St., Decatur. 470-440-5714.
July 5-6
The High Museum of Art’s Family Saturday offers arts programming for everyone. From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., experiment, play and make art in studio workshops and learn about art on view through gallery tours. Among the events scheduled on July 5 are Toddler Saturday, Family Tours and Art-Making. On Sunday, July 6, there will be a Weekend Family Tour, exclusively for members, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., where you can explore the High as a family on this interactive, docent-led adventure through the galleries. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4400.
July 9-23
When Dessa meets 19th-century English paleontologist Mary Anning, the young modern-day sleuth learns from her skills and immediately sets to work digging mysteries. In Woodstock Arts’ Digging Up Dessa, she learns that Anning’s name has been lost to history because of her gender and lack of formal education and sets out to get her friend the credit she deserves. See it at Woodstock Arts Theatre beginning July 9. 8534 Main St., Woodstock. 678-494-4251.
July 25-26
The Afrikan Djeli Cultural Institute presents the Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival at Tri-Cities High School in East Point on July 25 and July 26. In addition to the African dance and drum performances, there will be a marketplace and classes focused on both the music and dance of West Africa and the Caribbean. 2575 Harris St., East Point.
July 26
There’s no better way to beat the summer heat in Atlanta than with a cold scoop of ice cream, and you’ll find plenty of that at the annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival on July 26. Chill out in Piedmont Park with both local vendors and national favorites. In addition to the sweet treats, there will be live music and dance performances throughout the day. Go ahead and grab seconds (and thirds), but don’t forget fitness activities are available as well. Piedmont Park at Charles Allen Drive.
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