Stone Mountain Park Activities Festivals & Events Dino Fest DINO FESTMar 7 – Apr 26 Mar 7 – Apr 26, 2026(select dates) Stone Mountain Park’s Dino Fest Enjoy a festival all about dinosaurs! The paleontologist caregivers in Dinosaur Explore believe that human interaction is important for the dinosaurs, so they have decided to release some of them into the Crossroads area to roam among the guests. Be prepared for rustling in the bushes, footprints on the ground, and flying dinosaurs overhead. See high-flying dinosaurs, dinosaurs in 4-D, a lighted dinosaur-themed parade, plus a special dinosaur Drone & Light Show (select dates), all included with an Attractions Ticket or Mountain Membership. Check the calendar for specific dates and times. buy Tickets Book hotel Book camp site ×Important Dino Fest Information Dates: March 7 – April 26 (select dates)Dino Fest Drone & Light Show is only available on Saturdays, plus daily April 4 – 11. No Light Shows on Fridays, Sundays, or weekdays other than the dates above. Dino Fest Entertainment Entertainment and special shows(see complete schedule below) Dino-themed day parade with characters and floats Meet and Greet and take photos with realistic dinosaur characters Pre-Historic Animals: Then & Now- see animal babies that are descendants of dinosaurs See dino hatchlings in a cute show at the Campfire Cottage Watch The Lost World 4D, a movie all about dinosaurs Dino Stomp with Peanut the Dinosaur- up-close encounter with a “LIVE” dinosaur! Jurassic Jam-boree- Join the Dino Rangers in a prehistoric percussion party Take a ride on the Scenic Railroad the DinoTown Round-up show on the backside of the Mountain Dino-themed night parade with light-up floats Dinosaur themed Drone & Light Show (Saturdays + daily April 4 – 11) Entertainment Schedule Entertainment Lighted Parade Enjoy the light-up floats and live entertainers as they dance their way through the attractions area. On Sundays, families can join in the fun in the daytime parade. Interactive Shows See dinosaurs everywhere you turn during Dino Fest! With live shows and dino character meet-n-greets, you can walk, talk, and dance like a dinosaur. Animal Babies These descendants of dinosaurs are the cutest and cuddliest modern-day marvels you’ve ever seen. Experience the prehistoric charm of these animal babies in an unforgettable encounter! saturday nights + nightly April 4 – 11 Dino Drone & Light Show Watch in amazement as hundreds of color-changing drones, synced to music, create massive Dino-themed aerial formations in the sky above Memorial Lawn. Saturdays- March 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 8:30 PMNightly- April 4 – 11 @ 8:30 PMSaturday- April 18, 25 @ 8:45 PM The Drone & Light Show is included with an Attractions Ticket or Mountain Membership. Also available as a stand-alone ticket with lawn seating, or view the show from a reserved snack terrace, including popcorn and a drink. buy tickets Attractions Summit Skyride Take a ride to top of the mountain in this cable car with 360 degree views Scenic Railroad All aboard this five mile train ride through the woods and around the base of the mountain Dinosaur Explore Walk through this wooded trail to learn about more than 20 life-sized dinosaurs Mini Golf Putter around on a miniature golf course based on the real-life adventures of the Great Locomotive Chase. All Attractions
