Free & Cheap Things to Do in Atlanta this Weekend: May 17-19, 2013
Looking for free & cheap things to do this weekend in Atlanta? To narrow it down a bit, check out these five options (or browse Atlanta on the Cheap’s calendar of events to remind yourself of other can’t-miss events happening in the ATL):
Museum of Design Atlanta: Free Admission & Pimp My Bike Event on May 19, 2013
On Sunday, the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) is offering a pair of deals, including free admission, as part of Atlanta Streets Alive:
From 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on May 19, 2013, bring your bike or unicycle to MODA’s plaza for a free Pimp My Bike event. There’ll be streamers, spokes, and name plate crafts for all ages. And indie … [more]
Marietta Greek Festival: May 17-19 + Free Admission on May 17, 2013
Yum…I can almost taste the spanakopita now:
In the mood for Greek food? The Marietta Greek Festival will take place this weekend, May 17-19. There’ll be an Agora filled with Mediterranean wares, live Greek music, costumed folk dancers, oh, and food. You can indulge in everything from gyros & souvlaki to Greek wines and baklava.
Admission is $4 for adults, … [more]
Travel Deals for Callaway Gardens, Smoky Mountains Dude Ranch, Blue Ridge Mountains, & More
In the mood to escape? You’ve got a few options to getaway on the cheap with these travel deals:
You can save 65% on an escape for two at the Mountain Creek Inn at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia, thanks to a deal on Travelzoo. Prices start at $99 per night and include a zip-line ride for two, … [more]
Here are a few of the highlights from ATL’s daily deals sites. If you’d like to browse the full list of deals that refresh automatically, you’ll find it on the Atlanta’s Daily Deals page.
Since it’s Friday, May 17, you have a day or two to take advantage of most deals:
Theatre, Concerts, Attractions, & Sporting Events
CityPASS Atlanta: Discount Admission to Five Attractions
Looking for Atlanta staycation ideas? Want to spend spring break exploring Atlanta’s attractions on the cheap? You may want to take advantage of this deal to get discount tickets.
With CityPASS, you’ll 42% on admission to five Atlanta attractions:
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If you’ll be near Marietta Square on Thursday evening, you may want to stop by for this:
Santa on the Square 2011 will take place in Glover Park in Marietta Square on December 1, 2011. The festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with performances by local school choruses.
Santa makes his arrival at 5:20 p.m., and the lighting of the Christmas … [more]
On Saturday, December 3, 2011, the Plaza Theatre will host Santa’s Super Saturday Show. There’ll be vintage Christmas cartoons & shorts, Christmas carol sing-a-longs, goody bags, Blast Off Burlesque, & more.
The kid-friendly matinee is at 1:00 p.m. Adults can head out for the more risque version at 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for the … [more]
If a visit with A**hole Santa at Criminal Records is one of your traditions, you know where you need to be this weekend. From 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on December 3 & 4, 2011, you can shop, drink, laugh, & get your picture taken with the not-so-jolly old elf.
Bonus: There’ll be a free live performance by The … [more]
A pair of deals for you at Atlantic Station:
On Fridays in December, Atlantic Station will host a free Winter Wonder Jam concert series in Central Park. The concerts start at 7:00 p.m., and the December 2 performance features Citizen Cope. No word yet on the December 9, 16, & 23 performers, but you can still find out in … [more]
You’ll need to order tickets today, November 29, 2011, to get this deal:
The Atlanta Opera is having a Terrific Tuesday one-day sale. Through 11:59 p.m. on November 29, you can use promo code “12TUES” to save 30% on tickets to the Tuesday, March 6, 2012, performance of The Golden Ticket, or Tuesday, May 1, 2012, performance of Don … [more]
On Thursday, December 1, 2011, Vinings Jubilee will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
The free festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. with holiday music, treats, face painting, balloon twisting, & a visit from Santa.
Adding a bit of extra holiday fun, there’ll be reindeer pony rides & Vinings Express Train Rides, too.
Vinings Jubilee is located at 4300 … [more]
It’s that time of year again: MudFire’s Holiday Studio Show & Sale will run through Friday, December 23, 2011. Bonus: There’s a Holiday Party & artists’ reception on Saturday, December 3, from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
The show & sale features the works of over 100 local and regional ceramic artists. You can shop for some of the works online (more … [more]
If you’re looking for free & cheap ways to get into the holiday spirit, stop by Little Shop of Stories this month.
December 2011′s lineup of events looks both festive & fun:
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If you’re planning to go to Memphis: The Musical, which will be at the Fox Theatre from January 31-February 5, 2012, you can save on tickets:
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Planning to check out one of the currently playing or upcoming shows at the Alliance Theatre? You’ve got a few ways to save on tickets:
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