The Taste of Spring Festival takes place in Olde Town Conyers on Saturday, May 2, 2026. It is FREE to attend, and the live entertainment is free. This is a one-day festival. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and activities are spread throughout the … [Read more...] about Taste of Spring Festival brings some fun to Olde Town Conyers on Saturday
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Cinco de Mayo Street Fiesta in midtown this Saturday
Emilio's Tacos & Tequila is shutting down the street and hosting a full-scale midtown block party on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. You don't need a reservation, according to the website. There is no cover … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo Street Fiesta in midtown this Saturday
Tuesday night summer movie series at the Mill on Etowah
The Mill on Etowah will host Canton's 2026 summer movie series every Tuesday night in June and July. These films are FREE to attend. Movies start at 7 p.m. on the green. On some dates, there will be character meet & greets … [Read more...] about Tuesday night summer movie series at the Mill on Etowah
FREE Caffeine and Octane car show on Sunday at Town Center at Cobb
The monthly Caffeine & Octane car show is back for 2026. 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 Sunday at Town Center at Cobb
FREE First Friday Screen on the Green in Canton: “A Minecraft Movie” is up this week
Screen on the Green returns to The Mill on Etowah in Canton for the summer of 2026. Come every First Friday of the month for family-friendly flicks -- all FREE to attend. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Movies start at 7 p.m. and … [Read more...] about FREE First Friday Screen on the Green in Canton: “A Minecraft Movie” is up this week
Canton First Friday Concerts opens the season with Purple Madness, a Prince tribute
Head to downtown Canton on first Fridays in 2026, 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 Friday Concerts opens the season with Purple Madness, a Prince tribute
FREE: It’s time for this month’s First Friday Art Walk on the Marietta Square
The Marietta Square First Friday Art Walks are back for 2026. This community event features local art, live music, and other performances -- along with a chance to shop, dine, and experience all the local flavor of the Marietta Square. The … [Read more...] about FREE: It’s time for this month’s First Friday Art Walk on the Marietta Square
Tucker’s First Friday FREE concert series features Trina Meade this week
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 features Trina Meade this week
Enjoy a FREE First Friday concert with The Venus Kings, at The Avenue Peachtree City this week
The Avenue Peachtree City and local band The Venus Kings have teamed up to host a series of FREE First Friday concerts. From March through October, this series will bring the Peachtree City community together for live music, dining and … [Read more...] about Enjoy a FREE First Friday concert with The Venus Kings, at The Avenue Peachtree City this week
Spring Art Walk this Sunday at the Urban Art Collective in Chamblee
The Urban Art Collective will host its Spring Art Walk on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a drop-in event, and it is FREE to attend. You'll be able to walk between 35 artist studios (indoors) and meet the artists, … [Read more...] about Spring Art Walk this Sunday at the Urban Art Collective in Chamblee
The eclectic, always fun Inman Park Festival & Parade is back 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 25th and … [Read more...] about The eclectic, always fun Inman Park Festival & Parade is back this weekend
Live at Logan Farm Park: enjoy a FREE concert by The Weekend Getaway Band on April 25th
Live at Logan Farm Park returns to Acworth on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event features a FREE concert and is open to the public. The featured performer is The Weekend Getaway Band. Here's what we know: Gates open at 5 … [Read more...] about Live at Logan Farm Park: enjoy a FREE concert by The Weekend Getaway Band on April 25th
Canton’s Garden in the Park festival is happening this Saturday, April 25th
Head to downtown Canton for the annual Garden in the Park festival. It's happening on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 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 is happening this Saturday, April 25th
The “Illumine” light show is a magical after-dark experience at Oakland Cemetery, Thursday thru Sunday this week
Illumine is an annual after-dark arts event that takes place at Oakland Cemetery this spring. It happens on select nights from April 16 to 26, 2026. Illumine is one of those events that's hard to explain. It's a … [Read more...] about The “Illumine” light show is a magical after-dark experience at Oakland Cemetery, Thursday thru Sunday this week
The Lemonade Days Festival is running now thru Sunday, in Dunwoody
Dunwoody's annual Lemonade Days festival returns in the spring of 2026 for it's 26th year! The five-day event will happen from Wednesday, April 22 thru Sunday, April 26, 2026. Lemonade Days Festival hours: Wednesday -- 4 to … [Read more...] about The Lemonade Days Festival is running now thru Sunday, in Dunwoody
FREE to attend: The Taste of Marietta food festival brings delicious fun to the Square this Sunday
The annual Taste of Marietta food festival takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 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 this Sunday
The Chamblee Summer Concert Series announces its 2026 summer line-up
Chamblee rocks again this summer, with three FREE outdoor concerts for 2026. 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 The Chamblee Summer Concert Series announces its 2026 summer line-up
FREE! Oakhurst Jazz Nights runs every Thursday in April
The Oakhurst Neighborhood Association is hosting the 2026 season of Oakhurst Jazz Nights! The FREE sunset concerts will feature some of the best jazz artists in the Southeast. They take place on Thursday nights in April and September -- which are … [Read more...] about FREE! Oakhurst Jazz Nights runs every Thursday in April
FREE! Screen on the Green Thursday movies at Atlantic Station: “Wall-E” is playing this week
Atlantic Station’s Screen on the Green events are back for 2026, including a summer series and a Halloween film in the fall. These are all family-friendly films, on a large outdoor screen. Bring your blankets or chairs and choose your own … [Read more...] about FREE! Screen on the Green Thursday movies at Atlantic Station: “Wall-E” is playing this week
FREE “Groovin’ on the Square” concert on the last Friday of the month at Colony Square
Colony Square is hosting FREE live musical performances in The Plaza, on the last Friday of each month from April to October in 2026. 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 at Colony Square
See “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with live shadow cast at the Plaza Theatre on Friday night
Let's do the Time Warp again... and again... and again... For those who don't know, that cult classic known as The Rocky Horror Picture Show plays every Friday night at the Plaza Theatre in midtown Atlanta -- with a live shadow cast. Shadow cast … [Read more...] about See “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with live shadow cast at the Plaza Theatre on Friday night
The Glover Park Concert Series in Marietta opens the season this Friday with Yacht Rock Schooner
The Glover Park Concert Series in Marietta opens the 2026 season on April 24th with Yacht Rock Schooner. 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 … [Read more...] about The Glover Park Concert Series in Marietta opens the season this Friday with Yacht Rock Schooner
The Mableton Day Festival happens on May 30th
The city of Mableton hosts its Mableton Day Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. It is FREE to attend, but bring your wallet for food and drink. It takes place at Mableton Town Square Park, located at: 5315 … [Read more...] about The Mableton Day Festival happens on May 30th
The Atlanta Jazz Festival announces the music line-up for 2026, all concerts are free
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is back for 2026! 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 the music line-up for 2026, all concerts are free
Register online, then come to the High Museum on Wednesday, May 20th for FREE admission, live performances, art-making workshops, and more
The High Museum of Art is not only a popular attraction in Atlanta, it's an organization that is committed to making the arts accessible to everyone in the community, regardless of income or demographics. For many years now, the High Museum has … [Read more...] about Register online, then come to the High Museum on Wednesday, May 20th for FREE admission, live performances, art-making workshops, and more
FREE concert by the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra on May 17th
Join the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra and Artistic Director Robert Trocina as they celebrate pioneering women and timeless symphonic storytelling in a FREE concert on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 4 p.m. It takes place at The … [Read more...] about FREE concert by the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra on May 17th
AMC Theatres offers 50% off tickets every Tuesday and Wednesday
AMC Theatres is expanding the options to see the latest blockbuster at reduced admission with its 50% Off Tuesdays and Wednesdays promotion. Starting July 9, 2025, AMC Theatres is offering 50% OFF the regular adult-evening ticket price each … [Read more...] about AMC Theatres offers 50% off tickets every Tuesday and Wednesday
Snellville’s Live on the Lawn concert series announces 2026 music line-up
The city of Snellville will present four summer concerts in 2026. They take place on the Towne Green, located at 2437 Main Street. Chairs and blankets are allowed -- but no pop-up tents, please. There will be food trucks at all … [Read more...] about Snellville’s Live on the Lawn concert series announces 2026 music line-up
Celebrate National Poetry Month by performing at Switzer Library’s Open Mic Night on Monday
Calling all musicians, poets, singers, and other creatives! Celebrate National Poetry Month by performing at Switzer Library's Open Mic Night on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6 pm! Recite your own work or someone else's who inspires you. You can … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Poetry Month by performing at Switzer Library’s Open Mic Night on Monday
Tucker hosts Thursday Movies on the Green: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” is up next
The city of Tucker is once again hosting movies on the green, from May through August in 2026. The outdoor movies will all take place in the Church Street Greenspace. For the most part, the movies take place on third Thursdays. Movies … [Read more...] about Tucker hosts Thursday Movies on the Green: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” is up next
The FREE Norcross Summer Concert series launches in May with Face 2 Face, an Elton John & Billy Joel tribute
The 2026 Norcross Summer Concert series takes place in Thrasher Park, in downtown Norcross, once again this year. The full musical line-up is listed below. Enjoy the sweet sounds of summer in this FREE concert series, happening on select Friday … [Read more...] about The FREE Norcross Summer Concert series launches in May with Face 2 Face, an Elton John & Billy Joel tribute
Lawrenceville’s Live in the DTL concert series opens on May 29th with a Madonna tribute
The City of Lawrenceville presents LIVE in the DTL -- a FREE summer concert series in 2026. 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 Lawrenceville’s Live in the DTL concert series opens on May 29th with a Madonna tribute
Dunwoody’s Groovin’ on the Green concert series opens the 2026 season on June 13th
Dunwoody's signature FREE Summer concert series is back for 2026! The concerts take place at Brook Run Park, in the new amphitheater. If you'd like to spread out more, you can bring a blanket or chairs and sit on the lawn. Bring … [Read more...] about Dunwoody’s Groovin’ on the Green concert series opens the 2026 season on June 13th
Johns Creek Summer Concert Series: Boy Band Review on May 8th at Town Center Park
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: Boy Band Review on May 8th at Town Center Park
The annual Chamblee Art Fest happens this weekend
The City of Chamblee now hosts a brand new spring arts festival, inside the Perimeter! The annual Chamblee Arts Fest takes place on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th, 2026. This is a street festival, with booths lining Peachtree Road in … [Read more...] about The annual Chamblee Art Fest happens this weekend
The Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival returns to Jim Miller Park this Saturday
The Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival is a new annual event. It replaces the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event takes place at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. It is FREE to attend. Parking is also free. You'll find a variety of vendors … [Read more...] about The Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival returns to Jim Miller Park this Saturday
FREE! Community Board Game Night on third Saturdays in Dunwoody
Come out to socialize and play the classic board games you remember from childhood -- or discover new-to-you games. It promises to be a fun night for the whole family, and it happens monthly. Board Game Night is sponsored by Dunwoody Preservation … [Read more...] about FREE! Community Board Game Night on third Saturdays in Dunwoody
FREE! Avondale Estates hosts “A Shakespeare Happening” on the Town Green on Saturday
DeKalb County’s first FREE Shakespeare series is coming to Avondale Estates, a city whose Tudor-Revival style architecture is inspired by the playwright’s birthplace. A three-part, family-friendly series, A Shakespeare Happening, … [Read more...] about FREE! Avondale Estates hosts “A Shakespeare Happening” on the Town Green on Saturday
Table Top Tunes: free, live jazz on the McDonough Square this Saturday
The McDonough Main Street Program is hosting Table Top Tunes, a special community evening, on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m. You'll be able to enjoy live jazz, with table-and-chair seating set up throughout the square -- or, bring your … [Read more...] about Table Top Tunes: free, live jazz on the McDonough Square this Saturday
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs for FREE in Piedmont Park this Sunday, April 19th
It's back! The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will once again present FREE concerts in Piedmont Park in 2026. This is one of Atlanta's most cherished traditions. The next free ASO concert takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 6 p.m. Pre-concert … [Read more...] about Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs for FREE in Piedmont Park this Sunday, April 19th
