There are so, SO many Atlanta Super Bowl events for families. From concerts, experiences, and oh so may parties, there is something for everyone…including kids. And best of all, there are ones that won’t cost you a penny!
Are you ready for some football???
Since the Big Game is in my town for the first time since 2000, I am stoked to experience it. I honestly couldn’t care less about who’s actually playing the game. (If it’s not my Packers then it’s all a wash for me.) However, I’ve learned that when any big game comes to town (like the National Championship Game last year) there are tons of things to leading up to it. After a little digging, I found that’s the case for Super Bowl LIII too. Since I like to share, here are the Atlanta Super Bowl events for families that you will want to check out.
Atlanta Super Bowl Events for Families
1. Super Bowl Experience Driven by Hyundai
- Where: Georgia World Congress Center
- When: January 26 – Febuary 3, 2019
- How much: Starting at $20/adult, $5/kids 12 and under (Must choose specific day and time. See below for discounts.)
Super Bowl Experience Driven by Hyundai is what the NFL is calling their interactive theme park celebrating Super Bowl LIII. It will run from Saturday, January 26 – Saturday, February 2 in Georgia World Congress Center (Building B). The Super Bowl Experience is created to be extremely family friendly. Guests can participate in immersive exhibits and interactive games, take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy (Green Bay Packer great, fyi), collect free NFL player and Legend autographs, get an up-close look at the collection of all 52 Super Bowl rings and more!
Discounts are available!
For the first time, the NFL has introduced variable ticket pricing for Super Bowl Experience. With the purchase of one $20 adult ticket, up to 3 complimentary tickets for kids 12 and under will be offered at the Super Bowl Experience Box Office only Monday, January 28 through Wednesday, January 30. This would be a fun after school activity!
Bring some extra money because the kids will definitely want to stop by NFL Shop at Super Bowl presented by Visa, home of the largest collection of Super Bowl LIII merchandise.
One of the cooler pieces of Super Bowl paraphernalia you can purchase is the Michael Vick/Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl cap from Neweracap.com. The red perforated faux leather hat features a black and white tonal NFL Shield on the front and Michael Vick’s number 7 embroidered on the side and an Atlanta Falcons design on the inside. Retailing for $100, this cap will be available beginning January 31st online and at the NFL Shop inside the Super Bowl Experience. Vick will be onsite at the Super Bowl Experience for fan signings and photos on January 31st from 3:00-4:00pm.
2. Super Bowl LIVE Presented by Verizon
- Where: Centennial Olympic Park
- When: January 26 -February 2 (times vary)
- How much: FREE
Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon is the FREE Atlanta Super Bowl event that bring the excitement of the Big Game to the public. The fan village in Centennial Olympic Park will highlight Atlanta’s diverse culture and music scene, featuring concerts produced by GRAMMY Award-Winning Producer Jermaine Dupri. Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon will feature family-friendly activities for fans of all ages. It will offer a fun – and free – way for locals and visitors alike to enjoy the extravaganza that is the sporting world’s biggest annual event.
3. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part Traveling Mini Rooms
- Where: Lenox Square Mall
- When: February 1-2
- How much: FREE
Yes I know The LEGO Movie 2 has nothing to do with Super Bowl LIII, however the smart LEGO people wanted to take advantage of all the fans in town and give the kids something fun. In celebration of the film which comes out next month, Warner Bros. will host special mini rooms from the movie for LEGO fans to enjoy. And you know everything will be awesome.
4. Champions Chat at World of Coca-Cola
- Where: World of Coca-Cola
- When: February 1, 2:15-3pm
- How much: Free with admission to the World of Coca-Cola
We love spending time at the World of Coca-Cola. It’s a fun Atlanta attraction.
What better way to kick off the Big Game weekend than hanging with NFL legends? On Friday, Feb. 1, World of Coca-Cola will host a “Champions Chat” featuring “Mean” Joe Greene and Carl Banks. It will bemoderated by Desmond Howard (former Green Bay Packer). Sit in on these three former NFL champions swapping stories from the glory days, commenting on this year’s match-up and answering questions from the audience. The event will take place from 2:15 to 3 p.m. and is free with general admission tickets to the attraction.
Ever wondered what the Super Bowl tastes like?
While at World of Coca-Cola during the Big Game weekend, visitors can enjoy special, limited-time exhibit showcases footballs, jerseys, ads and other items from the Coca-Cola Archives. You can even date yourself by checking out the “Mean” Joe Greene Coca-Cola commercial, which is playing in the exhibit. It’s been 40 years since that ad premiered! Don’t leave without tasting Coca-Cola Game Day Magic and Coca-Cola Zero Game Day Magic available for a limited time in the Taste It! Beverage Lounge. Sounds like one of the tastiest Atlanta Super Bowl events to me!
5. Super Bowl Stories Exhibit at the College Football Hall of Fame
- Where: College Football Hall of Fame
- When: Now through February 2 (The Hall is closed on February 3 for a private event.)
- How much: $21.99/adults $17.99/kids 3-12. Also look for deals on Groupon that can save you big time.
Atlanta’s most interactive attraction, College Football Hall of Fame, is just as awesome for football fans as it is for people who don’t really like football. To show the college football to NFL connection, they have created a special pop up exhibit featuring college football throwbacks of some of the NFL’s greatest legends.
The College Football Hall of Fame is fun for everyone, even if you don’t like football.
The collection includes game-worn college jerseys from past and present NFL stars including Ray Lewis, Charles Woodson, Eddie George, Desmond Howard, Eli Manning, Von Miller, Cam Newton, and Drew Brees, as well as Kurt Warner’s 1999 NFL championship jersey. The Lombardi Award will also be on display, along with ticket stubs from the 1994 and 2000 big games also held in Atlanta. The exhibit will also feature artifacts from greats: Joe Theismann, Vince Lombardi, and Pete Carroll.
6. Free Admission to the Center for Civil and Human Rights
- Where: Center for Civil and Human Rights
- When: January 28 – February 28
- How much: FREE
The Coca-Cola Company and FedEX wanted NFL fans in town for the Big Game to learn more about Atlanta. So tthey have stepped up to sponsor admission for ALL to the Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum. FedEx, an official Super Bowl LIII sponsor, has paid for admission for everyone on February 2. This includes adding extended hours (9am to 7pm). Perhaps Coca-Cola saved money by not being an official sponsor because they have sponsored free admission too. The Coca-Cola Foundation paid for admission for all January 28 through the entire month of February! You now have NO excuse not to visit this important, engaging and fantastic Atlanta attraction.
7. Legends for Charity Dinner
- Where: Marriott Marquis
- When: January 31, 5-8:30pm
- How much: $250 (proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital)
Ok so this is not one of the Atlanta Super Bowl events designed for kids. However it is FOR kids as the proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Legends for Charity Dinner has raised over six million dollars for St. Jude. It has become one of the cornerstone events of Super Bowl Weekend. This year sports analyst Bill Cowher will be honored with Hannah Storm MC’ing the event. Hines Ward will be the guest speaker.
During the event, attendees will hear from a patient family, helping illustrate how our partnership with the NFL and Atlanta community really makes a difference in lives of families battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Events like these are critical given that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for anything – treatment, travel, housing or food, because we believe all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Buy tickets here.
Head to downtown Atlanta for all the fun.
No matter if you are in town specifically for the Atlanta Super Bowl events or you live here and could care less about the Big Game, there is something for you. Bundle up. Have patience with traffic. And get out and have some fun!
