How do you keep kids busy at home? Here are some ideas to get the creative juices flowing. As you browse these, you'll have to keep in mind your children's ages and skill levels, how well they work/play together, and how much supervision … [Read more...] about 105 activities for families stuck at home (that don’t involve screen time!)
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Dave & Buster’s offers half-price games, Sunday thru Thursday, for limited time
Beat the January doldrums with this offer from Dave & Busters! For a limited time, Dave & Buster’s is offering half-price games five days a week — from Sunday to Thursday each week. We don't know when the deal will end, so take … [Read more...] about Dave & Buster’s offers half-price games, Sunday thru Thursday, for limited time
UPDATE on the Verizon outage: How to get more than the automatic $20 credit
If you found yourself suddenly without cellular service because of the widespread Verizon outage this week, you're entitled to a one-time $20 credit on your account. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Verizon issued this … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the Verizon outage: How to get more than the automatic $20 credit
Don’t miss the Old Fourth Ward Fall Arts Festival, a 2-day event
The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival is back in, happening over two days on September 27 and 28, 2025, It is FREE to attend. Shop the artist booths, listen to live acoustic music, and indulge in tasty treats. There's also an interactive play area … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Old Fourth Ward Fall Arts Festival, a 2-day event
Huge model train display at the Southern Museum, January 24th & 25th
The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History holds its biggest event of the year, called Trains, Trains, Trains, each year in January. The two-day event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 24th and Sunday, Jan. 25th in 2026. Hours are … [Read more...] about Huge model train display at the Southern Museum, January 24th & 25th
Atlantic Station: FREE Lunar New Year festival with lion dance on Feb. 21st
Atlantic Station honors the Year of the Horse with these FREE Lunar New Year festivities. Chinese New Year is also known as Lunar New Year, because it celebrates the beginning of a new year, as based on the traditional lunar calendar. It's one … [Read more...] about Atlantic Station: FREE Lunar New Year festival with lion dance on Feb. 21st
Top things to do in January in Atlanta – have some winter fun!
Welcome to 2026! Now that the holidays are passed, you may be looking for things to do in January in Atlanta. This is your monthly guide to free and cheap fun in the chilly month of January. Below, you'll find an overview of January events, plus … [Read more...] about Top things to do in January in Atlanta – have some winter fun!
FREE drive-thru pet food pantry for Dekalb County residents on Friday, Feb. 27th
FREE drive-thru pet food pantry for Dekalb County residents, monthly on 4th Fridays! Dekalb County is offering FREE pet food to residents in need. If you're experiencing a hardship that makes it difficult for you to care for your dog or cat, … [Read more...] about FREE drive-thru pet food pantry for Dekalb County residents on Friday, Feb. 27th
Krispy Kreme: buy a dozen and get a 2nd dozen for $1, thru Monday
Krispy Kreme is offering a special football-themed doughnut collection, which you can buy exclusively on Monday, January 19, 2026. The Championship Dozen features six football-shaped doughnuts: three dipped in orange colored icing and three in … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme: buy a dozen and get a 2nd dozen for $1, thru Monday
Hosea Helps hosts MLK Day Festival: meals, health screenings, community resources, more
Hosea Helps will host an MLK Day Festival at its headquarters in southwest Atlanta, on Monday, January 19, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The address is: 2545 Forrest Hills Dr. SW Atlanta, GA 30315 Hosea Helps is a nonprofit … [Read more...] about Hosea Helps hosts MLK Day Festival: meals, health screenings, community resources, more
