From the smallest babies to the most “senior” citizens to the furry friends who are also part of our families, all are welcome in Alpharetta. If you're looking for a family-friendly restaurant, a pet-friendly patio, or a local event that works for everyone, check out our favorites in and around our community.
Avalon Night’s Live, Avalon
400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta
After a fun-filled day of shopping and dining, spend an evening enjoying live music with your family at Avalon Night’s Live. This free, open-air concert experience is a must. With shows from 6-8 p.m. every Friday evening through October, there are plenty of chances to enjoy live music in the middle of one of Alpharetta’s most vibrant communities. Kids are encouraged! ExperienceAvalon.com
Chicken Salad Chick
970 North Point Drive, Alpharetta
Kids will love the diverse menu that is perfect for picky eaters. Parents will love the fast, friendly service and the variety of different flavors (which are all free to sample). And Fido will love the pet-friendly patio so the whole family can have a delicious dinner together. ChickenSaladChick.com
Residence Inn NorthPoint American Girl Package
1325 North Point Drive, Alpharetta
For any American Girl fan, this is the ULTIMATE staycation. Spend time at the American Girl Store in NorthPoint Mall during the day and then retire to Residence Inn NorthPoint and indulge in a special American Girl package. It includes delights like cookies and milk delivered to your room, pink linens and of course use of special bed for your doll! Marriott.com
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
5045 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta
While you love taking the whole family out for dinner, sometimes you don’t want to spend your whole paycheck on a chicken plate. Romano’s Macaroni Grill in Alpharetta is here to help! They have not one but two kids-eat-free nights! On Monday and Tuesday, you can get one complimentary kid's item with the purchase of each adult entrée! MacaroniGrill.com
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
Grant Park, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta
The Grant Park Summer Shade Festival is one of the few reasons you should brave ITP Atlanta traffic. This annual tradition will welcome music and art lovers to Atlanta’s oldest park for its 16th year on August 25 and 26, 2018. The two-day, fun-filled festival will feature an impressive lineup of live music in addition to an expansive artist market. Make sure to visit the Kids Zone and taste the spectacular selection of local food trucks too! SummerShadeFestival.org