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Victorian Holiday Celebration & Green Market at Oakland Cemetery

Get in the seasonal spirit with this festive celebration at Oakland Cemetery. Victorian Holiday is returning for it's sixth year in 2020. The event is FREE to attend and you don't need a ticket. Hours: Saturday, Dec. 5th -- 11 a.m. to 4 … [Read more...] about Victorian Holiday Celebration & Green Market at Oakland Cemetery

68 FREE & CHEAP things to do this weekend, Dec. 4th to 6th

We're bringing back our weekend list of free things to do -- but for now, it will include both free and cheap activities and events. And many, if not most of them are still virtual events -- although we realize people are getting tired of living … [Read more...] about 68 FREE & CHEAP things to do this weekend, Dec. 4th to 6th

East Atlanta Village hosts a low-contact holiday market on Friday nights

Shop local! Come to East Atlanta Village for the monthly socially distant EAV Market. The outdoor events are FREE to attend. Most take place at the Farmers Market area, located at 572 Stokeswood Avenue, but there are some exceptions for the … [Read more...] about East Atlanta Village hosts a low-contact holiday market on Friday nights

Drive-In Christmas Laser Show at Sam Smith Park in Cartersville this week

Move over Stone  Mountain, you have competition! The Christmas Laser Light Show comes to the Sam Smith Park in Cartersville this week. This drive-in laser show will run nightly from Thursday, December 3rd though Sunday, December 6th, … [Read more...] about Drive-In Christmas Laser Show at Sam Smith Park in Cartersville this week

Marietta Square Holiday Artisan Market this Saturday

The Marietta Square Artisan Market is an outdoor market that features local art and hand-crafted items. In the past, it's been held twice a month, on the second and fourth Saturdays, from April through November. The event is FREE to attend. The … [Read more...] about Marietta Square Holiday Artisan Market this Saturday

Complete list of pop-up drive-in movies, updated for December with holiday flicks!

Drive-in movies have made a resurgence! Metro Atlanta only has one permanent drive-in movie theater, the Starlight. But there are now a few pop-up drive-ins that operate in parking lots. Some are for-profits trying to stay afloat by adjusting … [Read more...] about Complete list of pop-up drive-in movies, updated for December with holiday flicks!

Holiday Road Trip to Greece — a drive-thru food festival

  UPDATED on 12/3/2020 -- online orders close at 6 p.m. today. If you miss the deadline, you can still use the drive-thru line at the festival to order food. Back by popular demand, the Atlanta Greek Festival is hosting a second drive-thru … [Read more...] about Holiday Road Trip to Greece — a drive-thru food festival

Holiday movies at The Springs Drive-in: “Bad Santa,” “Die Hard,” and the Grinch

UPDATED on 11/12/2020 -- Now that it gets dark  earlier, the Springs is offering two films most nights, for an early show and late show. The Springs Cinema & Taphouse is hosting a pop-up drive-in movie theater on weekends (Friday, … [Read more...] about Holiday movies at The Springs Drive-in: “Bad Santa,” “Die Hard,” and the Grinch

Stream the “Hamilton” movie with original Broadway cast at home for $7

UPDATED on 12/1/2020 -- the deal is still good! If you haven't watched the Hamilton movie yet, you can still gather the whole family together to watch for just a $7 streaming subscription. The film skipped the theaters and went right to streaming. … [Read more...] about Stream the “Hamilton” movie with original Broadway cast at home for $7

$5 Friday classic movies at SCADshow: “Citizen Kane” on Dec. 11th

UPDATED on 6/2/2020 -- The $5 movies seem to be continuing, starting with the June film, which is Mary Poppins. We did not find a statement about health and safety precautions, although tickets are on sale. Remember, just because something is … [Read more...] about $5 Friday classic movies at SCADshow: “Citizen Kane” on Dec. 11th

12+ FREE streaming services for movies, TV shows, sports, and audio books

It's getting chilly, the days are short, and events are being canceled like crazy. What better time to curl up and watch a holiday movie or binge-watch a new-to-you series? There are more FREE streaming services out there than you would imagine! … [Read more...] about 12+ FREE streaming services for movies, TV shows, sports, and audio books

How to stream “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” for free this month (it’s not on network TV this year)

You may have heard that the Charlie Brown holiday specials are leaving network TV this year.  But don't despair. You can watch these beloved holiday shows for FREE, during certain time periods. The traditional Peanuts specials include … [Read more...] about How to stream “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” for free this month (it’s not on network TV this year)

Candy Rush is a NEW, drive-thru animated light show in Marietta, now open

  There's a new holiday light attraction in metro Atlanta, and it looks spectacular! The drive-through animated light show is called Candy Rush. It is billed as a delicious, whimsical wonderland. Candy Rush opens for the first time ever … [Read more...] about Candy Rush is a NEW, drive-thru animated light show in Marietta, now open

NEW! Festival of Lights drive-thru light show at Atlantic Station

It's another drive-through holiday light show, and this one is inside the perimeter! Atlantic Station will host its Festival of Lights from Tuesday, December 1st through Monday, January 18th.  The show runs nightly, including Christmas … [Read more...] about NEW! Festival of Lights drive-thru light show at Atlantic Station

LAST CALL for Shakespeare in the Ponce: outdoor performance of “Twelfth Night” this Tuesday

Outdoor entertainment is huge this fall, and this looks like a fun option. Come to the Ponce City Market amphitheater for a 90-minute abridged version of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Bring your own food and drinks. You're also welcome to bring … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for Shakespeare in the Ponce: outdoor performance of “Twelfth Night” this Tuesday

FREE: First Friday concert with Electric Avenue in downtown Canton

Canton has brought back its popular First Friday live music events this fall. All of the First Friday events take place between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., around Cannon Park in downtown Canton.  (Need an address for your GPS? Use 130 E. Main St., … [Read more...] about FREE: First Friday concert with Electric Avenue in downtown Canton

Best pop-up fall scarecrow displays around metro Atlanta

It's fall of 2020 and many of our annual festivals are canceled, or taking place virtually. Want to get outside, take a stroll in the autumn sunshine, and create some great photo opps? Head to a scarecrow display! These fun scarecrow collections … [Read more...] about Best pop-up fall scarecrow displays around metro Atlanta

LAST CALL for the FREE “Sunset Sessions” concert at Park Tavern on Sundays

Park Tavern has brought back it's popular and FREE Sunset Sessions alternative music concert series. These concerts run from 7:30 to 11 p.m. are are 21 and over, so bring your ID. In the past, Sunset Sessions took place inside an air-conditioned … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for the FREE “Sunset Sessions” concert at Park Tavern on Sundays

Horizon Theatre presents “Ghosts of Little Five Points,” an interactive Zoom event thru Sunday

Horizon Theatre presents The Ghosts of Little Five Points this Halloween season. The show is a fun, interactive event with cocktails, party games, and ghosts who tell their spine-tingling tales.  You'll log in to Zoom to join medium Gina … [Read more...] about Horizon Theatre presents “Ghosts of Little Five Points,” an interactive Zoom event thru Sunday

Halloween celebrations, one for families & one for adults only, on the Roof at Ponce City Market

On Halloween, Saturday, October 31st, The Roof at Ponce City Market will host a two-part celebration -- an afternoon event for kids, and an adults-only Spooktacular in the evening. These are open-air, outdoor events. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., … [Read more...] about Halloween celebrations, one for families & one for adults only, on the Roof at Ponce City Market

Take your kid’s picture with Google’s 3D spooky characters — they appear in your house or yard!

Have you ever played around with  Google's 3D Animal feature? It allows you invite animals into your home, virtually, through an augmented reality (AR) feature, similar to that used in Pokemon Go. There are approximately 30 animals to choose … [Read more...] about Take your kid’s picture with Google’s 3D spooky characters — they appear in your house or yard!

Walmart hosts no-contact trick-or-treating in Atlanta, Roswell, Morrow, Stockbrige, and Cumming

Walmart is offering safer Halloween experiences this fall. Some are virtual and others are low-contact events held at select Walmart Supercenter stores, in the parking lot. All are FREE to participate in. The first is Halloween Camp. This is … [Read more...] about Walmart hosts no-contact trick-or-treating in Atlanta, Roswell, Morrow, Stockbrige, and Cumming

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