Family Things to Do in Cumming

We've rounded up 28 useful local listings in and around Cumming — playgrounds, trails, museums, classes, and the events where local families show up.

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Big Creek Greenway

Cumming·All Ages·Outdoor·Free

Big Creek Greenway is one long paved outing with several ways in, not a collection of separate parks. The Cumming access at Carolene Way and Alpharetta access points at Kimball Bridge Road and Marconi Drive let families choose a shorter stretch for little legs, strollers, scooters, or bikes. Pick your trailhead before leaving home, pack water and snacks, and remember where you parked—the scenery looks surprisingly similar on the walk back.

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Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm

Cumming·All ages are welcome, especially families with children.·Outdoor

Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm is a seasonal farm outing in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages are welcome, especially families with children and works well as a seasonal farm outing. Families can expect christmas tree farm offering choose-and-cut trees and holiday activities. Families may also find events such as Santa on the Farm. Bring Comfortable shoes for walking in the fields, A saw (provided by the farm) to cut your tree, and Leash for pets (if bringing along). Hours are listed as Monday-Friday: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Closed on Sunday. Check tree height options before visiting; arrive early for the best selection; plan for photo opportunities with Santa on specific dates; keep an eye on weather for outdoor activities.

Christmas tree farm, Christmas store, Event venue, Farm, Flower market, Food court, Photography service, Pumpkin patchFull listing →

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Caney Creek Preserve

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free

Caney Creek Preserve is an outdoor play stop in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a picturesque park featuring natural trails, picnic areas, and a playground, perfect for family outings, playground space, a children's area, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and restrooms. Bring Picnic supplies, Water, Sunscreen, and Comfortable shoes. Hours are listed as March thru October: 6 am to 9:30 pm; November thru February: 6 am to 7 pm. Check availability of picnic pavilions before your visit.

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Catch Air - Cumming

Cumming·Indoor·Free

An indoor playground and birthday party venue. Catch Air - Cumming is a weather-proof option in Cumming, but hours, admission and age rules can shape the visit. Check the venue schedule first, then pack only what the specific session requires.

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Central Park

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free

A family-friendly park offering various recreational activities. Central Park is a flexible outdoor stop in Cumming, especially when the family needs room to move without committing to a full-day attraction. Families can count on walking trails. Bring water and sun protection, and check the official park page for closures, rentals or scheduled sports before you go.

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Coal Mountain Park

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free

Coal Mountain Park is an outdoor play stop in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a scenic park offering recreational facilities for families and children, playground space, a children's area, trails or walking paths, restrooms, and birthday party options. Bring Blanket, Snacks, and Water Bottles. The site does not list specific details about special events or programs, so check their online resources for any scheduled activities.

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Cumming Aquatic Center

Cumming·Children and Youth, must be accompanied by a paying Adult.·Indoor

Cumming Aquatic Center is a water-play outing in Cumming. It is a good fit for children and youth, must be accompanied by a paying adult and works well as a water-play outing. Families can expect a community swimming facility offering a variety of programs and activities for all ages, parking, and birthday party options. Families may also find classes such as Swim Lessons and events such as Kids Night. Bring Sunscreen, Towels, Swimwear, and Change of clothes.

Swimming facility, Indoor swimming pool, Public swimming pool, Swim club, Swimming instructor, Swimming poolFull listing →

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Cumming Arts Center

Cumming·Children and families·Indoor·Free

Cumming Arts Center is a creative indoor activity in Cumming. It is a good fit for children and families and works well as a creative indoor activity. Families can expect nonprofit art gallery and community space offering art classes and exhibitions. Families may also find classes such as Children's Art Classes and Children's Classes and events such as Exhibits and Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival. Bring Art supplies if attending classes, Comfortable clothing for creative activities, Any necessary materials for classes, and Water bottles. Hours are listed as WED-SAT, 11 AM - 3 PM. Check class schedules and events before visiting to ensure an engaging experience for your children.

Nonprofit Art Gallery / Community Art ClassesFull listing →

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Eagle's Beak Park

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free

Eagle's Beak Park runs along the Etowah River in northwest Forsyth County with a 1.25-mile paved walking trail — stroller and scooter friendly — plus a separate nature trail, river overlooks, and Trail of Tears historical markers worth pausing at with older kids. There's an inclusive playground and picnic pavilions, and restrooms at the second parking lot. The river here is for looking and paddling, not wading.

Riverside park, Paved trailFull listing →

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Forsyth County Library - Cumming (Main Branch)

Cumming·0-12 years·Indoor·Free

Forsyth County Library - Cumming (Main Branch) is a library outing in Cumming. It is a good fit for 0-12 years and works well as a library outing. Families can expect main library branch in Cumming offering a variety of services for children and families, a children's area, restrooms, and birthday party options. Families may also find classes such as Math Club and Toddler Tales Storytime and events such as Summer Storytime. Bring Snacks, Water bottle, and Library card (if required). Check the library's event calendar before visiting for special activities.

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Forsyth County Library - Hampton Park

Cumming·All ages, particularly 0-18·Indoor·Free

Forsyth County Library - Hampton Park is a library outing in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages, particularly 0-18 and works well as a library outing. Families can expect a community library with resources for all ages, offering various educational programs and events, a children's area, restrooms, and birthday party options. Families may also find events such as Books & Babies. Bring Library card, Books to return, and Devices for Wi-Fi access. Hours are listed as Mon: Closed; Tue-Thu: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Fri-Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Sun: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Check the event calendar ahead of your visit for scheduled programs.

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Forsyth County Library - Post Road

Cumming·0-12 years·Indoor·Free

Forsyth County Library - Post Road is a library outing in Cumming. It is a good fit for 0-12 years and works well as a library outing. Families can expect community library offering various resources, programs, and events, a children's area, and restrooms. Families may also find events such as Baby Play Day - For Infants 0-18 months, Story Times for Various Ages, and Books & Babies. Bring Library card for borrowing materials and Snacks for children (optional). Check before visiting. Hours are listed as Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sun: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Mon: Closed.

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Forsyth County Library - Sharon Forks

Cumming·Children, Teens·Indoor·Free

Forsyth County Library - Sharon Forks is a library outing in Cumming. It is a good fit for children, teens and works well as a library outing. Families can expect a community library offering access to books, children's programs, and various events, a children's area, picnic tables, and restrooms. Families may also find classes such as STEM Activities and Storytime Sessions and events such as Conversational English, Paws to Read - Read to a Certified Therapy Dog, and An Evening of Improv - A Workshop for Adults. Bring Library card for borrowing books, Stroller (if bringing young children), Comfortable seating, and Water bottle (for kids). N/A. Hours are listed as Tue - Thu: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sun: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Mon: Closed.

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Fowler Park

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free

Fowler Park is an outdoor play stop in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect community park in Cumming, GA, playground space, a children's area, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and sports fields. Families may also find events such as Pickleball and Basketball. Bring Snacks, Water, and Sun protection. Bring your own food. Check activity schedules before visiting.

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Fun & Focus Playhouse

Cumming·Toddler to elementary school age·Indoor

Fun & Focus Playhouse is an active indoor play option in Cumming. It is a good fit for toddler to elementary school age and works well as an active indoor play option. Families can expect indoor playground and supervised play space for children, playground space, a children's area, and birthday party options. Bring Socks for kids, Reservations advised, and Liability waiver signed online. Check if outside food is allowed. Hours are listed as Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat - Sun: Closed for private events.

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Haw Creek Park

Cumming·All ages, ideal for children who enjoy biking and nature walks.·Outdoor·Free

Haw Creek Park is an outdoor play stop in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages, ideal for children who enjoy biking and nature walks and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a family-friendly park with trails, play areas, and outdoor activities, playground space, a children's area, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and restrooms. Bring Picnic supplies, Bikes, Stroller, and Water. Bring your own food. Hours are listed as March thru October: 6 am to 9:30 pm; November thru February: 6 am to 7 pm.

Park / Mountain Bike & Walking TrailFull listing →

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Home Depot Kids Workshop - Cumming

Cumming·Elementary-aged children·Indoor·Free

Home Depot Kids Workshop - Cumming is a creative activity in Cumming. It is a good fit for elementary-aged children and works well as a creative activity. Families can expect free Kids DIY Workshop / Monthly Craft Program and restrooms. Families may also find events such as Kids Workshop and Kids DIY Workshop. Bring Dress for mess (paint, etc.), Water bottle, Grip socks, and Any special materials your child might like to use. Hours are listed as 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Free Kids DIY Workshop / Monthly Craft ProgramFull listing →

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Joint Venture Park

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free

Joint Venture Park is an outdoor play stop in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a community park with sports fields and picnic areas in Cumming, playground space, a children's area, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and sports fields. Bring Snacks, Water, Sports Equipment, and Picnic Supplies. Hours are listed as Daily: 7 am to 11 pm. Check park reservations if planning a gathering or event. Birthday party options may make it useful for families planning a celebration.

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Kidz Dayz at Cumming City Center

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free

A recurring kids' event series in Cumming, Kidz Dayz fills the City Center with bounce houses, outdoor games, kid-focused vendors, cotton candy, and face painting. Event days run late morning into early afternoon, and the bounce houses keep going into the evening. Every kid needs a grown-up along — this one's built for hanging out together.

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Lanierland Park

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free

A family-friendly park suitable for outdoor activities. Lanierland Park is a flexible outdoor stop in Cumming, especially when the family needs room to move without committing to a full-day attraction. Bring water and sun protection, and check the official park page for closures, rentals or scheduled sports before you go.

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Lowe's DIY Kids Workshop - Cumming

Cumming·4 to 11 years·Indoor·Free

Lowe's DIY Kids Workshop - Cumming is a creative activity in Cumming. It is a good fit for 4 to 11 years and works well as a creative activity. Families can expect free Kids DIY Workshop / Monthly Craft Program and a children's area. Families may also find events such as Lowe's DIY Kids Workshops, DIY Kids Workshop, and Lowe's DIY Kids Workshop. Bring Registration confirmation, Kids profile for MyLowe's Rewards, Comfortable clothing, and Any personal tools or materials you prefer (if specified). In-store snacks available. Check workshop availability online beforehand and consider arriving early to secure a spot.

Free Kids DIY Workshop / Monthly Craft ProgramFull listing →

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Mary Alice Park Beach

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free

Mary Alice Park is a bring-the-whole-car beach day on Lake Lanier, with sand, picnic space and room to settle in for several hours. Shade is limited near the water and lake bottoms are not the same as pool floors, so water shoes, flotation gear and close supervision matter. Check current swimming conditions and day-use information before heading over.

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Poole's Mill Park

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free

The 1901 covered bridge over Settingdown Creek is the postcard, but the smooth rock shoals below it are what fill the parking lot on warm days — an unofficial, unsupervised splash spot, so judge the water yourself and stay close on the slick rocks. On dry land there's a playground, restrooms, picnic tables, and a rentable pavilion, which makes it easy to turn a creek hour into a whole morning.

Covered bridge, Creek shoalsFull listing →

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Sawnee Mountain Park

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free

Sawnee Mountain Park is an outdoor play stop in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a family-friendly park offering various amenities for outdoor activities, playground space, a children's area, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and sports fields. Bring Snacks, Water, and Sunscreen. Check event calendar before visiting.

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Sawnee Mt. Preserve

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free

Sawnee Mt. Preserve is an outdoor play stop in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect explore trails, picnic areas, and outdoor activities in a beautiful park setting, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and restrooms. Bring Snacks, Water, Sunscreen, and Sturdy Shoes. Before you head out, check if there are any special events happening that may enhance your experience.

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Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center - Cumming

Cumming·Ages 5 and up·Indoor·Free

Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center - Cumming is a family-friendly stop in Cumming. It is a good fit for ages 5 and up and works well as a family-friendly stop. Families can expect play / Bowling / Laser Tag / Arcade / Family Entertainment, parking, and birthday party options. Families may also find events such as Kids Bowl Free. Bring Socks, Grip socks for bowling, and Stroller if bringing younger children. Food available.

Bowling / Laser Tag / Arcade / Family EntertainmentFull listing →

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Warbington Farms

Cumming·All ages·Outdoor

Warbington Farms is a seasonal farm outing in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as a seasonal farm outing. Families can expect a family fun farm featuring strawberry picking, fall pumpkins, and seasonal events, playground space, a children's area, picnic tables, restrooms, and parking. Families may also find events such as Strawberry Picking Season, Farm Summer Camp, and Georgia Snapdragon Festival. Bring Sunscreen, Hats, and Comfortable shoes. No pets allowed except service animals. Hours are listed as Spring hours updated weekly, currently operating during strawberry season until early June. Birthday party options may make it useful for families planning a celebration.

Farm, Flower market, PlaygroundFull listing →

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Young Deer Creek Park

Cumming·Younger children are best suited for this park; however, it provides space for all ages.·Outdoor·Free

Young Deer Creek Park is an outdoor play stop in Cumming. It is a good fit for younger children are best suited for this park; however, it provides space for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a community park offering various activities and amenities for families, playground space, a children's area, picnic tables, sports fields, and restrooms. Bring Snacks, Water, Sunscreen, and Picnic blanket. Allowed. Check local events calendar before visiting. Birthday party options may make it useful for families planning a celebration.

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