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
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The Turkish Food Festival takes place in Alpharetta this weekend
The Turkish Food Festival takes place on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 2025. These are the new rain dates since the original event was rained out. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is FREE. There will be plenty of food, and … [Read more...] about The Turkish Food Festival takes place in Alpharetta this weekend
First Friday Movies on the Green at Park Place in Dunwoody: Captain America is playing next
Come to Park Place for movie nights under the stars! Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and your favorite crew — movies start at sunset. The movies are FREE and everyone is welcome. Park Place is located at: 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd Dunwoody, GA … [Read more...] about First Friday Movies on the Green at Park Place in Dunwoody: Captain America is playing next
Live Nation launches “$30 Ticket to Summer” with discounted prices to Atlanta area concerts
Live Nation has announced a special promotion -- the $30 Ticket to Summer sale, which offers discounted tickets to many shows in select amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada. Several metro Atlanta venues are included in the sale, and we have a … [Read more...] about Live Nation launches “$30 Ticket to Summer” with discounted prices to Atlanta area concerts
FREE outdoor movie series at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw — “The Parent Trap” is up next
The Outdoor Movie Series in Kennesaw is back for the 2025 spring and summer season! Movies take place on select Saturdays in the months of April, May, June, and July. The movies are shown on a giant screen at Swift-Cantrell Park, after … [Read more...] about FREE outdoor movie series at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw — “The Parent Trap” is up next
Grayson Movies in the Park: “The Little Mermaid” with FREE popcorn this Friday
Bring your blankets or chairs and enjoy family-friendly movies on the Grayson Green this summer. All movies are FREE, and you'll enjoy free popcorn as well. Movies start around 8:30 p.m. More info The Grayson Town Green is located at: 485 … [Read more...] about Grayson Movies in the Park: “The Little Mermaid” with FREE popcorn this Friday
31 Days of Jazz: Free concert in Grant Park this weekend
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 … [Read more...] about 31 Days of Jazz: Free concert in Grant Park 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
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
LIVE in the DTL concert series opens the season with a Dolly Parton tribute this Friday
The City of Lawrenceville presents LIVE in the DTL -- a FREE summer concert series in 2025. The concerts take place on the Lawrenceville Lawn from 8 to 10 p.m. on select Friday nights. Food trucks are on site and begin serving at 5:30 p.m. so … [Read more...] about LIVE in the DTL concert series opens the season with a Dolly Parton tribute this Friday
FREE concerts at Cumming City Center: Pink Floyd tribute on Friday + Nashville Nation on Saturday
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 concerts at Cumming City Center: Pink Floyd tribute on Friday + Nashville Nation on Saturday
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
FREE storytelling tour of Norcross City Cemetery on Sunday
Come out and explore! You can join a FREE tour of the Norcross City Cemetery on Sunday, May 18, 2025, starting at 2 p.m. Local historian Gene Ramsay, from the Gwinnett Historical Society, will lead the tour. Gene will talk about interesting … [Read more...] about FREE storytelling tour of Norcross City Cemetery on Sunday
Avondale Estates hosts FREE Weekend Wind Down concert on Sunday
Avondale Estates will once again host its Weekend Wind Down concerts on the Town Green. These FREE concert events take place on select dates this year, and the schedule is below. Most dates are second Sundays, but the May concert is the 3rd … [Read more...] about Avondale Estates hosts FREE Weekend Wind Down concert on Sunday
Canton’s FREE River Rock Concert Series opens the season with Electric Avenue on Saturday
This year, the River Rock Music Festival has been re-organized as a series of four separate concerts, happening on select weekends from May to August. You can head to Etowah River Park for Canton's River Rock Concert Series. All concerts are FREE … [Read more...] about Canton’s FREE River Rock Concert Series opens the season with Electric Avenue on Saturday
The Duluth Arts Festival features an art market and plenty of family fun this weekend
The Duluth Arts Festival returns in 2025 for two days of spring fun! It's taking place on Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th, on the Duluth Town Green (use 3167 Main St for GPS directions). The emphasis is on both the arts and family fun. … [Read more...] about The Duluth Arts Festival features an art market and plenty of family fun this weekend
The Gwinnett Multi-Cultural Festival is free and family-friendly this Saturday
The annual Gwinnett Multi-Cultural Festival is back for 2025. The event takes place on Saturday, May 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Gwinnett Place Mall in the parking lot. The festival is FREE to attend and family-friendly. You'll find … [Read more...] about The Gwinnett Multi-Cultural Festival is free and family-friendly this Saturday
The annual Geranium Festival happens in downtown McDonough on Saturday
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 annual Geranium Festival happens in downtown McDonough on Saturday
Virginia Highland Porchfest: Stroll the neighborhood and listen to tunes this Saturday
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 this Saturday
Canton’s Garden in the Park festival takes place this Saturday
Head to downtown Canton for the annual Garden in the Park festival. It's happening on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The location is Cannon Park, and the event is FREE to attend. You'll find arts and crafts vendors, plus live … [Read more...] about Canton’s Garden in the Park festival takes place this Saturday
The best FREE outdoor movie series in Atlanta — enjoy a night under a stars!
What better way to spend a warm summer evening than under the stars, watching a film on a giant screen? We've updated our movie list for 2025, and the list grows every day, so bookmark it and check back. Click on each listing to get more … [Read more...] about The best FREE outdoor movie series in Atlanta — enjoy a night under a stars!
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
Chamblee Summer Concert Series announces the 2025 line-up
Chamblee rocks again this summer, with three FREE outdoor concerts for 2025. All the concerts take place at the green space in front of Chamblee's new City Hall, located at 3518 Broad Street in the downtown Chamblee entertainment district. There … [Read more...] about Chamblee Summer Concert Series announces the 2025 line-up
Decatur Screen on the Square: “Moana 2” is playing next, with free popcorn!
Get ready for a reel good time on the square in downtown Decatur! The Screen on the Square Movie Series features family-friendly movies this summer. Save the dates, and plan to bring a blanket or chairs. There will be FREE popcorn, while supplies … [Read more...] about Decatur Screen on the Square: “Moana 2” is playing next, with free popcorn!
FREE: Classic Car Cruise in Acworth on Saturday, May 31st
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the town of Acworth will host a Classic Car Cruise at Logan Farm Park. The event takes place from 2 to 7 p.m. It is FREE to attend. If you want to display your classic car, you can register for $5. Logan Farm Park … [Read more...] about FREE: Classic Car Cruise in Acworth on Saturday, May 31st
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!
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!
Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway: BOGO ride wristbands on Thursday
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: BOGO ride wristbands on Thursday
FREE Movie Mondays at Norcross Cultural Center: “Wicked” 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: “Wicked” is up next
Forum Flicks at Peachtree Corners: “Trolls” is up this Tuesday
The Forum at Peachtree Corners hosts FREE films on second Tuesdays The Forum at Peachtree Corners will host FREE family-friendly movies on the second Tuesday of the month, from April thru October. Movies take place in The Plaza from 6 to 8 … [Read more...] about Forum Flicks at Peachtree Corners: “Trolls” is up this Tuesday
The Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes is coming up this weekend
The 21st annual Kirkwood Spring Fling takes place on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The tour of homes takes place the same day. The festival and art market will be located in Bessie Branham Park (2051 Delano Drive, Atlanta 30317). Festival hours are … [Read more...] about The Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes is coming up this weekend
Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays is at Brook Run Park this Thursday
Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays is back for 2025, but is moving to a monthly schedule -- it won't happen every week this summer. However, the organizers are promising more food trucks and more variety at each event. As always, the location is Brook … [Read more...] about Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays is at Brook Run Park this Thursday
Alive in Roswell street festival is back for another run this Thursday
Roswell will again host its FREE monthly Alive in Roswell street festival, beginning on Thursday, April 17, 2025 and continuing through the season. The festivals take place on the third Thursday of each month, from 5 to 9 p.m., through October … [Read more...] about Alive in Roswell street festival is back for another run this Thursday
Enjoy $1 family movies with Regal Summer Movie Express, on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Beat the heat and take the kiddos to the movies this summer, without breaking the bank! The 2024 Regal Summer Movie Express is a real deal, at just $1 for admission to select family-friendly films. Here's how it works: Each week, two movies are … [Read more...] about Enjoy $1 family movies with Regal Summer Movie Express, on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
The Georgia Renaissance Festival is open on weekends in May
Eat, drink, and be merry at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, returning to Fairburn, GA, from Saturday, April 12th to Sunday, June 1st in 2025. This is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Atlanta. The festival is open on Saturdays and … [Read more...] about The Georgia Renaissance Festival is open on weekends in May
Don’t miss the Old Fourth Ward Fall Spring Arts Festival
The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival is back in 2025, happening over two days on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1st. It is FREE to attend. Shop the artist booths, listen to live acoustic music, and indulge in tasty treats. There's also an … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Old Fourth Ward Fall Spring Arts Festival
FREE: The Home by Dark concert series takes place at Brooke Street Park in Alpharetta
Alpharetta's FREE summer concert series is back in 2025! The Home by Dark concerts take place at Brooke Street Park. Bring a picnic meal and a blanket or lawn chair. The concerts are all scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and run to about … [Read more...] about FREE: The Home by Dark concert series takes place at Brooke Street Park in Alpharetta
The Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival is happening this weekend
The Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival is back for 2025! It takes place on May 10th and 11th, 2025. The festival puts a focus on local artists (from Atlanta and other parts of Georgia) and healthy food choices. It is FREE to attend, and dogs on … [Read more...] about The Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival is happening this weekend
Woodstock Summer Concert Series opens the season on Saturday with a Taylor Swift tribute act
Woodstock Summer Concert Series: 2025 season to include Gin Blossoms; 10,000 Maniacs; and more Woodstock summer concerts are FREE! They take place at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater -- located within The Park at City City, in … [Read more...] about Woodstock Summer Concert Series opens the season on Saturday with a Taylor Swift tribute act
