Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5th. It commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, in 1862. Today in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is largely a day to eat, drink, and make merry, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these fun events and great deals on food & drink
Arts & Entertainment
Comic Book Day at the Lawrenceville Arts Center: free comics, vendors, panels, more
Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual event is noted for giveaways at participating comic shops. This year, the day will feature a community celebration in historic downtown Lawrenceville. The event is held at the Lawrenceville … [Read more...] about Comic Book Day at the Lawrenceville Arts Center: free comics, vendors, panels, more
Get $35 Student Rush tickets for “Peter Pan” at the Fox Theatre this week
Enter the Lucky Seat ticket lottery OR get $35 Student Rush tickets for this show at the Fox Theatre. Broadway in Atlanta announced via press release that it will offer a ticket lottery plus student rush tickets for Peter Pan, the … [Read more...] about Get $35 Student Rush tickets for “Peter Pan” at the Fox Theatre this week
Free Comic Book Day 2025 features giveaways at these local comic shops on May 3rd
FREE Comic Book Day will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025 -- in accordance with its usual date of the first Saturday in May. All together, 46 comic book titles will be up for grabs at the comic book industry's most anticipated annual event. You … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day 2025 features giveaways at these local comic shops on May 3rd
Free & cheap things to do this week in Atlanta and suburbs
Free things to do in Atlanta! Once again, we present to you our eclectic assortment of FREE & CHEAP events around town. Make sure to click on each link for details, because some free events require pre-registration. If you … [Read more...] about Free & cheap things to do this week in Atlanta and suburbs
The Decatur Arts Festival returns this weekend, with 3 days of free events
The Decatur Arts Festival returns to downtown Decatur, live and in person! This is a 3-day festival that's spread out around downtown Decatur and the historic Courthouse Square. The 2025 Arts Festival launches on the evening of Friday, May 2nd and … [Read more...] about The Decatur Arts Festival returns this weekend, with 3 days of free events
Johns Creek Summer Concert Series features Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute this Friday
FREE outdoor concerts, movies, and food trucks -- at Newtown park. This summer, there are many FREE and family-friendly events happening at Newtown Park, in Johns Creek, including this series of FREE summer concerts. The concerts take place … [Read more...] about Johns Creek Summer Concert Series features Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute this Friday
Free outdoor movies at Colony Square on Thursdays — “Mulan” is up this week
Head to midtown Atlanta for Movies On The Square, happening on select Thursdays each month from May to October. Kick back and relax to film classics on the jumbo screen, starting at 7 p.m. in The Plaza at Colony Square. The movies are FREE to … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies at Colony Square on Thursdays — “Mulan” is up this week
FREE Movie Mondays at Norcross Cultural Center: “The Monk and the Gun” is up next
FREE Movie Mondays at Norcross Cultural Arts Center Chase away those Monday blues with a FREE movie! The second and fourth Mondays of each month are MOVIE MONDAYS in Norcross. The free screenings take place at the Cultural Arts … [Read more...] about FREE Movie Mondays at Norcross Cultural Center: “The Monk and the Gun” is up next
Tucker’s First Friday FREE concert series opens the season this week, featuring the American Flyers
The city of Tucker will host FREE live music on the first Friday of each summer month, from May thru September, in 2025. Each concert starts at 7 p.m. at the Church Street green space and will feature a different artist. The space will open at … [Read more...] about Tucker’s First Friday FREE concert series opens the season this week, featuring the American Flyers
FREE Caffeine and Octane car show on first Sundays at Town Center at Cobb
The monthly Caffeine & Octane car show is back for 2025. The huge car show event is FREE to attend, either as an exhibitor or spectator. Caffeine and Octane takes place at Town Center at Cobb , in the food court parking lot-- NOT at Perimeter … [Read more...] about FREE Caffeine and Octane car show on first Sundays at Town Center at Cobb
Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday, May 5th
If you love the movies, adore a bargain, and enjoy surprises, this is a deal for you! Lots of movie fans are thrilled by a good plot twist at the end of a suspenseful thriller. Now, you can enjoy that twist before the movie even begins, thanks to … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday, May 5th
75+ of the best spring festivals in metro Atlanta: things to do in March, April, and May
Spring festival season in Atlanta generally kicks off around March first, and continues through Memorial Day weekend -- and then it's summer festival season! This is the most complete list you'll find for spring festivals around the extended metro … [Read more...] about 75+ of the best spring festivals in metro Atlanta: things to do in March, April, and May
Our guide to free outdoor concerts in 2025 — enjoy a musical interlude this spring!
Outdoor spring and summer concerts are back in 2025! No matter where you are in metro Atlanta, you can find FREE music around town. This is a rolling, day-by-day list of upcoming summer concerts. It's organized in chronological order, … [Read more...] about Our guide to free outdoor concerts in 2025 — enjoy a musical interlude this spring!
May in Atlanta: All the best things to do this month!
Welcome to May! It's time for spring festivals, outdoor concerts, baseball, and drinks on the patio. Are you looking for things to do in May around metro Atlanta? This is your monthly guide to free and cheap fun in the month of May. Below is an … [Read more...] about May in Atlanta: All the best things to do this month!
Canton First Fridays Concerts opens the season this week with Radio 80s Band
Head to downtown Canton on first Fridays in 2025, for a family-friendly block party that is completely FREE to attend! All of the First Friday events take place between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., around Cannon Park in downtown Canton. (Need an … [Read more...] about Canton First Fridays Concerts opens the season this week with Radio 80s Band
Kennesaw First Friday Concert: Featuring comedian Rick Brock this week
This series is back for 2025, now in its fifth year! Come to historic downtown Kennesaw on first Fridays of each month from May thru October for a FREE outdoor concert. (There is no July concert.) From 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., you're invited to stroll … [Read more...] about Kennesaw First Friday Concert: Featuring comedian Rick Brock this week
The Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival returns to Jim Miller Park this Saturday
The Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival is a new annual event, just in its second year in 2025. It replaces the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event takes place at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. It is FREE to attend. You'll find a variety of … [Read more...] about The Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival returns to Jim Miller Park this Saturday
The Atlanta Jazz Festival announces full concert line-up for Memorial Day weekend
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is back for 2025! The iconic event is one of the largest FREE jazz fests in the nation, and it's happening Memorial Day Weekend at Piedmont Park. All the details are below. This is a permanent page. We will update each … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Jazz Festival announces full concert line-up for Memorial Day weekend
FREE! Music in the Garden concert at Woodlands Garden in Decatur this Sunday
If you've not yet visited Woodlands Garden in Decatur, put it on your bucket list right now! Woodlands Garden is ALWAYS FREE to visit and enjoy. There are a variety of events there, and some are free and others come with a small fee. Woodlands … [Read more...] about FREE! Music in the Garden concert at Woodlands Garden in Decatur this Sunday
The eclectic, always fun Inman Park Festival & Parade is happening this weekend
It's been called Atlanta's "most spirited and eclectic" street festival, and it's our personal favorite here at Atlanta On The Cheap. The Inman Park Festival takes place each year during the last weekend of April -- which is Saturday, April 26th and … [Read more...] about The eclectic, always fun Inman Park Festival & Parade is happening this weekend
FREE & CHEAP things to do this weekend, all over metro Atlanta
Free things to do in Atlanta! Stay busy without depleting your wallet, with our listing of free and cheap events happening around metro Atlanta all weekend long. Please click on the links to verify each event. There are quite a few recurring … [Read more...] about FREE & CHEAP things to do this weekend, all over metro Atlanta
Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway: Here’s how to save on rides + tickets
The 2025 Georgia State Fair: Free admission days, BOGO ride wristband deals, and ticket discounts. The Georgia State Fair returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway for it's annual spring run in 2025. And, as always, we've got the scoop on how you can save … [Read more...] about Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway: Here’s how to save on rides + tickets
Free “Art of Nature” celebration & exhibit at Blue Heron Nature Preserve this Saturday
Every year, Blue Heron Nature Preserve hosts an outdoor art exhibit with the overarching theme of Art of Nature. This year’s exhibition is titled Placemaking: Through the Lens of Women, Water and History. Curated by Nancy Jones, the founder of … [Read more...] about Free “Art of Nature” celebration & exhibit at Blue Heron Nature Preserve this Saturday
FREE “Groovin’ on the Square” concert on the last Friday of the month
Colony Square is hosting FREE live musical performances in The Plaza, on the last Friday of each month from April to October in 2025. The events go from 6 to 8 p.m. and take place in The Plaza. In case of rain, concerts will be relocated to The … [Read more...] about FREE “Groovin’ on the Square” concert on the last Friday of the month
FREE concert at Cumming City Center this weekend
Image: 123RF The city of Cumming will host a series of outdoor summer concerts in 2025. They are FREE to attend. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. and last roughly two hours. They take place at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater, located within Cumming City … [Read more...] about FREE concert at Cumming City Center this weekend
Avalon Nights Live: FREE outdoor concerts every Friday evening
After a hectic work week, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy live music outdoors at Avalon every Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Avalon Nights Live concerts are open to the public, and no advance reservations are needed to attend. They run from … [Read more...] about Avalon Nights Live: FREE outdoor concerts every Friday evening
The Glover Park Concert Series in Marietta opens the season on Friday with a Rat Pack tribute band
Once a month, you can head to the Marietta Square for a FREE Friday night concert in Glover Park. The series runs from April through September and usually takes place on the last Friday of the month, with a few exceptions. The concerts begin at 8 … [Read more...] about The Glover Park Concert Series in Marietta opens the season on Friday with a Rat Pack tribute band
FREE to attend: The Taste of Marietta food festival brings delicious fun to the Square on Sunday
The annual Taste of Marietta food festival takes place on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 on the Marietta Square. (It's always the last Sunday in April.) This is the most sensibly priced tasting event we know of. Instead of paying for expensive tickets … [Read more...] about FREE to attend: The Taste of Marietta food festival brings delicious fun to the Square on Sunday
31 Days of Jazz: Enjoy FREE & cheap jazz concerts all month long in May
31 Days of Jazz is a kickoff event to the Atlanta Jazz Festival, which happens each Memorial Day Weekend in Piedmont Park. All month long in May, there will be jazz performances in restaurants, bars, parks, concert venues, arts centers, and MARTA … [Read more...] about 31 Days of Jazz: Enjoy FREE & cheap jazz concerts all month long in May
The Lemonade Days Festival is running in Dunwoody, through Sunday
Dunwoody's annual Lemonade Days festival returns in the spring of 2025 for it's 25th year! The five-day event will happen from Wednesday, April 23rd thru Sunday, April 27th, 2025. Lemonade Days Festival hours: Wednesday -- 4 … [Read more...] about The Lemonade Days Festival is running in Dunwoody, through Sunday
Get your lantern ready for the Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade on May 3rd
Need to make a lantern? See the free and cheap workshops listed below. Hey, Atlanta! Can you believe it's been 15 years since the very first lantern parade, the one that started them all? Well, it's time to light up the night again. On … [Read more...] about Get your lantern ready for the Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade on May 3rd
Atlanta CityPASS: Be a tourist in your own town or give the gift of sightseeing
This page contains affiliate links, and we may get a commission when you make a purchase. The Atlanta CityPASS is a bundled deal that lets you experience 5 must-see attractions, handpicked and packaged together at a 42% savings, as compared to … [Read more...] about Atlanta CityPASS: Be a tourist in your own town or give the gift of sightseeing
Virginia Highland Porchfest: Stroll the neighborhood and listen to tunes on May 17th
PorchFest 2025 takes place in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is FREE to attend. The music performances are spread out across a few blocks, with a finale at a local park. PLUS, there are … [Read more...] about Virginia Highland Porchfest: Stroll the neighborhood and listen to tunes on May 17th
Concert Ticket Discounts: Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Toto, Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, Styx, Kesha, Simple Minds, more
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We're compiling a list of discounted concert ticket offers here, available through Groupon. Many of these discounts are likely to be available for only a limited time -- so if you see a discount now for a concert in September, you'll have to … [Read more...] about Concert Ticket Discounts: Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Toto, Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, Styx, Kesha, Simple Minds, more
The Geranium Festival happens in downtown McDonough on May 17th
McDonough will once again host its annual Geranium Festival on the historic McDonough Square. It takes place on Saturday, May 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE The festival is spread out over the Square and the streets of Downtown … [Read more...] about The Geranium Festival happens in downtown McDonough on May 17th
Rock the Block: Live & Loud Fridays is a new concert series in Duluth this summer
New in Duluth this summer! The city will host Rock The Block: Live & Loud Fridays on Friday nights from May 30th to September 19th, 2025. The events take place on the Town Green from 6 to 9 p.m. They are all FREE to attend. Every … [Read more...] about Rock the Block: Live & Loud Fridays is a new concert series in Duluth this summer
The Johns Creek International Festival provides a taste of the world
Come out for the Johns Creek International Festival and celebrate multi-culturalism with traditional food, music, and art. The festival takes place on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Heisman Field in Johns Creek. Admission is FREE. There is ample FREE … [Read more...] about The Johns Creek International Festival provides a taste of the world
The Acworth Dragon Boat Festival features boat races and cultural activities on May 3rd
The 7th annual Acworth Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Dallas Landing Park, on Lake Allatoona. The festival is FREE to attend. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features teams of people racing in 46-foot … [Read more...] about The Acworth Dragon Boat Festival features boat races and cultural activities on May 3rd
April in Atlanta: All the best things to do this month!
Welcome to April! It’s festival season, pollen season, baseball season, and spring flower season. Are you looking for things to do in April around metro Atlanta? This is your monthly guide to free and cheap fun in the month of April. Below is an … [Read more...] about April in Atlanta: All the best things to do this month!
