Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's Gaming and Entertainment Spots for the Family
Published July 25, 2024
Whether you’re a local looking for weekend fun or a visitor planning a memorable vacation, Atlanta offers options to suit every taste and age group. Atlanta promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Add some of these locations to your list if you’re planning a fun trip with the family to Atlanta.
Activate
Prepare for an active adventure with this engaging video game spot. Activate offers a variety of high-tech games that promise both fun and excitement. With hundreds of game combinations and difficulty levels to choose, Activate is perfect for a kid-friendly night out.
Where: 4540 Roswell Road
Beat the Bomb
Experience an explosion of fun with immersive group entertainment. Solve your way through five high-tech, mission-themed game rooms as you attempt to disarm the world’s largest paint bomb. Test your teamwork skills while bonding with the family to beat the clock before getting a colorful splash of a surprise. Families should note that the minimum age to play is 8 years old. Kids ages 8 and 9 must be accompanied by an adult throughout each game, Kids ages 10 to 15 must have an adult on the premises.
Where: 1483 Chattahoochee Ave. NW
Bowlero
Bowlero is perfect for the intown crowd because of its central location in the popular Atlantic Station neighborhood. The lanes feature black lights and comfy seats, providing ample space for a family to enjoy. To top it off, there’s an arcade with games galore and a sports bar for sipping wine or downing a brew while watching the big game. While individuals younger than 21 aren’t permitted after 9 p.m., you can enjoy family time with your little ones before then. Bowlero is a popular spot for kid and teen parties, with arcade games including everything from basketball to throwback racing games.
Where: 261 Nineteenth St. NW
Puttshack
Puttshack elevates the miniature golf experience with cutting-edge technology. Located on the Westside, Puttshack promises an exciting outing for families, blending interactive gaming with delicious food and beverages to recharge after a thrilling round of mini-golf. Ditch the paper and pen and let technology do the work. Venture around the 9-hole indoor course as each ball tracks your game play to determine whether you win or lose points. Families can enjoy a fun-filled day until 8 p.m. when the venue transitions to a 21+ atmosphere, ensuring a suitable environment for all ages earlier in the day. Anyone younger than 12 is welcome, however, they must be accompanied by an adult. Save some time before or after you play to enjoy a shareable menu inspired by street-food classics both kids and adults can enjoy.
Where: 1115 Howell Mill Road
Painted Pickle
Try out this popular sport in a fun way at Atlanta’s newest high-end pickleball “compeatery” venue. In addition to the eight individually contained courts, there are several interactive games, bars serving drinks (non-alcoholic and spirited) and food to order. Take a break on the many different patio spaces before taking another swing at a game of pickleball with the fam. While Painted Pickle is 21+ on Friday and Saturday starting at 7 p.m., family members younger than 16 can join the fun as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
Where: 279 Ottley Drive NE
Painted Duck
Situated near 10th Street, the Painted Duck offers games, games and more games including duckpin bowling, Belgian feather bowling, horseshoes, shuffleboard, toad in the hole, snookball and knuckleball. Try duck phat fries, French bread pizza, a classic Cobb salad or a sesame shrimp skewer on the barbie. Instead of picking from mom and dad’s plate, youngsters can have a bite from the kids’ menu with options liked grilled cheese, burgers or hot dogs. Family can enjoy this gaming parlor with little ones on Saturdays and Sundays before 5 p.m. as it becomes 21+ after that.
Where: 976 Brady Ave. NW
Painted Pin
If Buckhead is your locale, find The Painted Pin on Miami Circle. Of course, you can bowl. You also can play bocce ball, Ping-Pong, skittles, darts, Giant Jenga and ring toss. Order Cajun boiled peanuts or ranch and cheddar pork rinds then chase it with fried oyster sliders or your choice of tacos. Save room for rum raisin bread pudding bites. Kid-friendly options include chicken fingers, French fries, waffle dogs and more. Enjoy family-fun Saturdays and Sundays before 5 p.m. as the venue becomes 21+ after 5.
Where: 737 Miami Circle NE
The Escape Game
This family-friendly gaming experience is perfect to test your problem-solving skills in a thrilling way. Get the family together and try your best to escape one of the many themed escape rooms by solving clues and riddles that lead you to your next clue. Try the Cosmic Crisis game and save your spaceship from being endangered by a black hole. It’s hard to run out of ways to game with the many options that rotate year-round. This experience is recommended for ages 13 and up. Kids younger than 14 can play but must participate with an adult. Parents can bring any child age 4 and younger along free of charge.
Where: 1115 Howell Mill Road NW
Topgolf
Think you’re a golf klutz? No worries. Topgolf has games for all levels — beginner, intermediate and advanced. All ages are welcome, too, however, anyone younger than16 must be supervised by a 21+ guest at all times. Get the entire-family together and prepare for a “hole” lot of fun. There’s even an Angry Birds game for fans of the popular family movie. When you work up an appetite, consider bites and shareable, burgers, salads and even breakfast.
Where: 1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW
Your 3rd Spot
Your 3rd Spot is the ultimate destination for a vibrant atmosphere and a cutting-edge social dining experience. There are diverse game offerings such as classic arcade games and bowling plus vintage Nintendo console games. Enjoy bites such as shareable chef’s pizza and the popular spicy tuna crispy rice. Upbeat music reverberates throughout the space with a live DJ playing on special nights. Drink options include a zero-proof cocktail menu. Your 3rd Spot is kid-friendly before 5 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends, ensuring a family-friendly environment earlier in the day. Be sure to make a reservation as this Westside favorite can get busy.
Where: 400 Chattahoochee Row NW
With its blend of cultural attractions, outdoor activities and family-friendly venues, the city invites you to create lasting memories together. Keep the family fun going and check out these Free and Family-Friendly Fun Things to do in Atlanta.
Aubree is a content creator with a passion for all things food and travel. You can find her around Atlanta tasting some of the most iconic bites or burning it all off on the dance floor.
The San Francisco Giants welcome the Atlanta Braves to Oracle Park tonight to begin a three-game series.
As of the time this is being written, the Giants have not yet announced a starting pitcher. I assume that means that the last resort left for this season is the element of surprise. But check the comments below for more up to date information.
Whoever it ends up being will face off against Braves right-hander Reynaldo López, who enters tonight’s game with a 3.50 ERA, 4.62 FIP, with 39 strikeouts to 21 walks in 43.2 innings pitched. His last appearance was in relief in the Braves’ 9-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, in which he allowed one unearned run on one hit with three strikeouts and a walk in three innings.
Who: San Francisco Giants (33-47) vs. Atlanta Braves (48-31)
Where: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
Regional broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area
Radio: KNBR 680 AM/104.5 FM, KSFN 1510 AM
Photograph by Martha Williams
Atlanta diners may recognize the name Adidsara “Vicky” Weerasin as co-owner of both Tum Pok Pok, the beloved Thai restaurant in Chamblee, and Yao in Buckhead. But they might not know she’s also the person behind Chef’s Tableware, the ceramics shop all over many Atlantans’ “for you” page on TikTok. From its New Peachtree Road warehouse, Chef’s Tableware offers handcrafted plates, cups, and bowls, sourced from Thailand, that look like they’re from Anthropologie but sell for a fraction of the price. And while it is a wholesale operation, it’s open to both restaurant-industry professionals and savvy Atlanta shoppers.
Weerasin’s pieces appear on tables at top Atlanta restaurants, from the soft-green platform bowls used to showcase Claudia Martinez’s confectionery creations at Bar Ana to the speckled black plates heaped with pasta at BoccaLupo. Another place you can expect to find Chef’s Tableware selections is at Georgia Boy, the tasting menu–only restaurant in the back of Southern Belle. “I picked up matte black dinner plates, an artsy pedestal bowl with a bubbled ceramic finish, and concave, high-gloss porcelain pieces,” says Georgia Boy and Southern Belle chef and owner Joey Ward. “Each one helps elevate the way we present a dish.”
Weerasin first discovered her love of ceramics when she took a pottery-making class at her high school in Thailand. She’s now lived in Atlanta 20 years, but she returns to her homeland every year to visit family. It was during one such trip in 2023 that she visited a family member’s ceramics business and saw the type of stunning handmade pieces that now fill her store. She originally intended for her 4,500-square-foot, two-room space to be more of a friend-to-friend operation, but after several requests, she opened it to the public.
Photograph by Martha Williams
Photograph by Martha Williams
Photograph by Martha Williams
Weerasin says she sources pieces with chefs in mind, collaborating with them on the right textures and weights for their serving dishes and explaining how each aspect might factor into the guest and server experience. “Each restaurant has a different concept, [so] I try to consult and recommend different types of ceramic, stone, clay, and porcelain,” she says.
Her industrial shelves are filled with a wide range of items, from the expected (plates, bowls, cups) to the unusual (sushi boats, matcha bowls, coffee pour-overs). Other offbeat items include an elephant-shaped mug, a peapod cutlery rest, and animal-shaped chopstick rests, located by the register. Customers looking for well-priced gifts for weddings, birthdays, and housewarmings can find dish sets and colorful wine glasses for less than $15.
Popular picks include “donut bowls”—large, shallow pieces that allow for creative plating and are especially popular for serving tasting menus. These bowls, which retail for $39.95 each, also offer a way to pair texture and color with the dishes; for home entertaining, they make a table look grander.
Weerasin’s favorite pieces for first-time shoppers: beautiful drinkware with a drip-style glaze. The glass glaze, known as nagashi (Japanese for “flowing”), is fired at more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, which produces a natural crackle effect. “It’s very unique,” she says.
This article appears in our June 2026 issue.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A semi-truck collided with a train overnight on the city’s southwest side, sparking a fire in the wreckage.
No injuries have been reported as authorities have yet to locate the driver of the tractor-trailer. No occupants were found on the train either, according to Atlanta Fire Rescue.
Crews responded to reports of a vehicle fire just before 4 a.m. at the intersection of Lee and Spark streets in southwest Atlanta.
When first responders arrived, they encountered a tractor-trailer afire after being struck by a train. Firefighters worked to put out the flames in the cab, trailer as well as on debris strewn about the railroad and roadway, Atlanta Fire Rescue told Atlanta News First.
Crews have not identified any hazardous materials in the wreckage.
An investigation is ongoing as no occupants were found in the tractor-trailer, train or surrounding area, authorities said.
Norfolk Southern and MARTA briefly halted operations in the area as police activity and cleanup continued.
The crash happened just below elevated MARTA rail tracks which run between the West End and Oakland City transit stations.
MARTA said that it had requested a bus bridge to transport riders between Oakland City and West End Stations “due to police activity” until further notice.
The transit agency was also offering riders Uber and Lyft credits for rail travel involving the Lakewood, Oakland City, West End and Garnett stations.
This is a developing story. Please stay with Atlanta News First as we learn more.
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