Atlanta’s Gaming and Entertainment Spots for the Family

By Aubree Dumas

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.