Toddler Takeover

A one-of-a-kind arts festival for children 5 and under! 

This one-of-a-kind experience developed for children from birth through 5 years old will feature performances of the Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young, art-making at the High Museum of Art, activities with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians, and much more. 

One-Day Pass: $25 Adults // $5 Ages 6-17 // FREE Ages 0-5
Two-Day Pass: $50 Adults // $10 Ages 6-17 // FREE Ages 0-5

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Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young
Young Audiences & Families

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Group Tickets available now for 10+. Visit our Group Discounts page for more information.

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A one-of-a-kind arts festival for children 5 and under!

May 30 – May 31, 2026

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A one-of-a-kind arts festival for children 5 and under! 

This one-of-a-kind experience developed for children from birth through 5 years old will feature performances of the Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young, art-making at the High Museum of Art, activities with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians, and much more. 

One-Day Pass: $25 Adults // $5 Ages 6-17 // FREE Ages 0-5
Two-Day Pass: $50 Adults // $10 Ages 6-17 // FREE Ages 0-5

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Festival Schedule

A detailed schedule will be released in early May.

Saturday Programs, 9am-2pm

Performances

Baby Rave ATL, Dinosaur, Dr. Bingham’s Medicine Show, Groove in the Galleries, Helping Hands, Rain for Babies and Carers, Rhythm & Thread, The Tin Man’s Oz, The Great Ant Sleepover

Activities

Bossa Nova Baby in PNC PlaySpace, Drop-in Art Making, Greene Family Learning Gallery, Instrument Petting Zoo, Mother May I Dance Party, PNC Grow Up Great Mobile Learning Adventure, Quiet Room, South Bath

Workshops

Babies: Off Book, Babywearing Dance, Creative Movement, Family Storytelling, Fearless Families, Lullaby Project, Rhythm Playground, Story Yoga

Sunday Programs, 9am-2pm

Performances

Baby Rave ATL, Birthday of the World, Carnival of the Animals, Dr. Bingham’s Medicine Show, Groove in the Galleries, Helping Hands, Rain for Babies and Carers, Rhythm & Thread, The Great Ant Sleepover

Activities

Bossa Nova Baby in PNC PlaySpace, Drop-in Art Making, Greene Family Learning Gallery, Instrument Petting Zoo, Mother May I Dance Party, PNC Grow Up Great Mobile Learning Adventure, Quiet Room, South Bath

Workshops

Babies: Off Book, Babywearing Dance, Creative Movement, Family Storytelling, Fearless Families, Lullaby Project, Story Yoga

Featured Programs

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Dinosaur

Alliance Theatre Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young

Get ready to find out how even the simplest day-to-day task can turn into an epic dino-tastic adventure that will leave little ones laughing and roaring for more.

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The Great Ant Sleepover

Alliance Theatre

Dig into the underground world of ants in The Great Ant Sleepover, a brand-new musical based that celebrates the special bond between siblings and reminds us that with family by your side, even new experiences can feel like home.

A tin man plays a trumpet, emitting musical notes, while standing on a yellow path at the Toddler Takeover Art Festival, surrounded by red poppies and green hills under a blue sky.

The Tin Man’s Oz

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music for the Very Young

Atlanta Symphony musicians and actors invite you to click your shoes and follow the yellow brick road in  a 45-minute concert that transports you to the Emerald City with music that is sure to fill your heart.

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Art Making

High Museum of Art

Join us for art-making inspired by artwork in our galleries! Drop to explore different materials and tell a story with your art!

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RAIN

Produced by Filament Theatre in partnership with Threshold

Audiences are invited to participate in an experience that responds to the generosity of rain. Carers and their littlest ones are immersed in an intimate and mindful installation space full of surprise, delight and opportunities for connection through sound, touch and performance.

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Helping Hands

Alliance Theatre and TYA/USA TVY Development Program

When Flomo and Peepa disturb a resting trash spirit and hijinks ensue. With each new idea, they bring audiences along on a journey to upcycle, create, and ultimately, enjoy the items we typically throw away.

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Rhythm & Thread

Alliance Theatre Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young

It’s moving day, and Cassie is helping her grandparents sort through the attic, where they discover a collection of Gigi’s quilts filled with stories. Celebrate family and imagination, weaving old and new threads into a beautiful tapestry of love.

A sparkler glows against a starry night sky with clouds, beneath the gold text "The Birthday of the World," evoking the wonder of a toddler takeover art festival.

The Birthday of the World

Alliance Theatre Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young

How can you repair the world, finding one spark at a time? Gather around and lean forward as we share a gift with you – a story about how the world was born and how it needs your help to be filled with light again.

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Come Curious. Leave Changed.

Join us for transformative theater that speaks to the heart of Atlanta.

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