The Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival is back for 2025! It takes place on November 1 and 2, 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 a … [Read more...] about The Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival is happening this weekend
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The Budweiser Clydesdales will visit Smyrna this weekend: here’s how to meet them
The famous Budweiser Clydesdales are traveling around the country during the summer of 2025 and will make a stop in metro Atlanta this July. According to local news sources and Yahoo Sports News, the iconic horses will be making old-style … [Read more...] about The Budweiser Clydesdales will visit Smyrna this weekend: here’s how to meet them
FREE: The Home by Dark concert takes place at Brooke Street Park in Alpharetta on Saturday
Alpharetta's FREE summer concert series is back in 2025! Bring a picnic meal and a blanket or lawn chair. The Home by Dark concerts take place at Brooke Street Park. 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 takes place at Brooke Street Park in Alpharetta on Saturday
West Ponce Music Stroll: free music in downtown Decatur
NOTE: We don't have a 2025 date yet, but will update when we do. Stay tuned! Head to downtown Decatur for the 4th annual West Ponce Music Stroll! It's happening on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is the raindate. The … [Read more...] about West Ponce Music Stroll: free music in downtown Decatur
The Suwanee Chili Cook-Off and Music Festival return on Nov. 15th
The 4th Annual Suwanee Chili Cook Off & Music Festival will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chili tasting takes place between 1 and 4 p.m. The location is Town Center Park in downtown … [Read more...] about The Suwanee Chili Cook-Off and Music Festival return on Nov. 15th
Fantastic Fourth at Stone Mountain runs thru July 7th — get half-price passes!
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Stone Mountain's Fantastic Fourth: fireworks + light show every night from July 1-7 You can celebrate the Fourth of July as many times as you want in 2024 -- because Stone Mountain is putting on the exact same show for seven nights in a … [Read more...] about Fantastic Fourth at Stone Mountain runs thru July 7th — get half-price passes!
Free outdoor movies at Colony Square on Thursdays — “The Princess & the Frog” is up next
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 — “The Princess & the Frog” is up next
Free movies on Thursdays at Town Brookhaven — “Captain America: The First Avenger ” is up next, with free popcorn
The Movies on the Town FREE outdoor cinema returns to Town Brookhaven for the summer of 2025. On Thursdays in June and July, grab a blanket or chair and head to Peachtree Road for a night of family fun -- on the cheap, of course. There will be … [Read more...] about Free movies on Thursdays at Town Brookhaven — “Captain America: The First Avenger ” is up next, with free popcorn
Suwanee Taste of BBQ & Music Festival is a family-friendly event
Suwanee Taste of BBQ & Music Festival is a family-friendly annual event. Admission is FREE. It takes place on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You'll enjoy live music, Taste of BBQ bites, vendors, and artist market, and … [Read more...] about Suwanee Taste of BBQ & Music Festival is a family-friendly event
Canton Multicultural Festival is happening this October
The Canton Multicultural Festival takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a NEW location this year. The festival will take place at Harmon Park -- NOT at Etowah River Park this year. It is FREE to … [Read more...] about Canton Multicultural Festival is happening this October
HUGE list of 4th of July fireworks & celebrations around metro Atlanta — including an interactive map
Where to see fireworks in Atlanta in 2025 -- this is the most complete list you'll find online anywhere! It includes 13 metro Atlanta counties PLUS an interactive map! Searching for fireworks in or around Atlanta in 2025? Plan your Fourth of July … [Read more...] about HUGE list of 4th of July fireworks & celebrations around metro Atlanta — including an interactive map
FREE! Lawrenceville Harvest Festival features art market, live music, activities, and more
Head to the Lawrenceville Lawn in historic downtown Lawrenceville on Saturday, November 1, 2025, for Harvest Festival -- where you can celebrate all things autumn! The event takes place from noon to 6 p.m. It is FREE to attend. The one-day … [Read more...] about FREE! Lawrenceville Harvest Festival features art market, live music, activities, and more
International Taste of Snellville: food samplings, kids activity area, and more
International Taste of Snellville takes place on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 4 to 8 p.m., on the Snellville Towne Green. Admission is FREE. Local restaurants will offer sample sizes of their favorite foods for tasting. You'll buy … [Read more...] about International Taste of Snellville: food samplings, kids activity area, and more
Johns Creek hosts FREE movies this summer at Newtown Park: “Moana 2” plays on Thursday
Movies at Newtown Park is a FREE summer outdoor series of family-friendly movies, presented on a huge inflatable screen. There will be food trucks on site. Come early for pre-show fun! Starting at 7 p.m., you'll find inflatables, face painting, … [Read more...] about Johns Creek hosts FREE movies this summer at Newtown Park: “Moana 2” plays on Thursday
The Alpharetta City Band hosts a FREE patriotic band concert on July 2nd
The Alpharetta City Band is a traditional concert ensemble that performs several FREE concerts each year, at various venues in the north metro area. We have the complete schedule for 2025 just below -- so you can mark your calendars. The band's … [Read more...] about The Alpharetta City Band hosts a FREE patriotic band concert on July 2nd
Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival in Roswell
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the city of Roswell will hold it's Dia de Los Muertos Festival. It is FREE to attend; just bring your wallet for food and drink. The celebration pays homage to the traditional Mexican holiday, which translates as … [Read more...] about Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival in Roswell
Marietta HarvestFest and Halloween Happenings kid’s festival takes place on Oct. 18th
Marietta's HarvestFest is back for 2025! This an annual festival every October. It includes the HarvestFest Arts & Crafts Show, Touch-A-Truck, Scarecrows In The Square, a costume contest, and the Halloween Happenings children's festival. In … [Read more...] about Marietta HarvestFest and Halloween Happenings kid’s festival takes place on Oct. 18th
Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade: update for 2025
This event is on hiatus for 2025, but is expected to return in 2026. The info below is from a previous year. The Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade flies back to Colony Square for another year! The black-and-white themed lantern parade and … [Read more...] about Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade: update for 2025
Stripers play at home on July 3rd and 4th, promise the biggest fireworks display in Gwinnett County post-game
The Gwinnett Stripers are playing at home on July 4, 2025, so there won't be the usual 4th on the Field party that they throw when they're out of town. However, the Stripers have promised the largest fireworks show in Gwinnett County to fans … [Read more...] about Stripers play at home on July 3rd and 4th, promise the biggest fireworks display in Gwinnett County post-game
Peachtree City holds its annual July 4th Parade & Fireworks
Peachtree City gets patriotic this Independence Day! On July 4, 2025, the city hosts a parade in the morning and a fireworks display in the evening. The parade begins at 9 a.m. It is FREE to attend. Parade Route: The parade begins on … [Read more...] about Peachtree City holds its annual July 4th Parade & Fireworks
Johns Creek Summer Concert Series features REMakes, an REM tribute band, on 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 REMakes, an REM tribute band, on Friday
Chamblee’s 4th of July celebration: concert, fireworks, open container district
The city of Chamblee will host a family-oriented Fourth of July celebration again in 2025. We have all the details, PLUS the Uber discount code just below. The Independence Day summer concert and fireworks will take place from 5 p.m. to 10 … [Read more...] about Chamblee’s 4th of July celebration: concert, fireworks, open container district
Tucker’s Independence Day on Main features a concert and fireworks on July 3rd
The city of Tucker will host an Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. along Main Street in downtown Tucker and go on till 11 p.m. You can expect food trucks, vendors, and a spectacular … [Read more...] about Tucker’s Independence Day on Main features a concert and fireworks on July 3rd
City of Dallas hosts July 4th fireworks & a concert, featuring Guardians of the Jukebox
The City of Dallas will host Paulding County's only July 4th fireworks show this year, on Friday, July 4th, 2025. (Hiram is holding fireworks on June 28, 2025) The fun starts at 6 p.m. with food trucks and activities for kids, in the downtown … [Read more...] about City of Dallas hosts July 4th fireworks & a concert, featuring Guardians of the Jukebox
Cumming hosts a 4th of July parade, followed by a day of fun & fireworks at the Fairgrounds
Cumming is the place to be this 4th of July, with a parade downtown in the morning and a full day of fun at the Cumming Fairgrounds, ending with a brilliant fireworks display. The parade starts at 10 a.m. It starts at Forsyth Central High School, … [Read more...] about Cumming hosts a 4th of July parade, followed by a day of fun & fireworks at the Fairgrounds
Sandy Springs’ Stars and Stripes Celebration on July 4th — food trucks, live music, fireworks
Head to Sandy Springs on Friday, July 4th, 2025 for fireworks, a FREE concert, and on-site food trucks. The celebration will be held at the City Springs complex this year -- it was previously held at the Concourse. It is FREE to attend. The … [Read more...] about Sandy Springs’ Stars and Stripes Celebration on July 4th — food trucks, live music, fireworks
Star Spangled Snellville — festival, concert, family fun, and fireworks on July 4th
Star Spangled Snellville takes place on Friday, July 4th, 2025. It's an all-day event, beginning at 4 p.m. and wrapping up around 10 p.m. when the fireworks have finished. It's all happening at the Snellville Towne Green. The event is FREE to … [Read more...] about Star Spangled Snellville — festival, concert, family fun, and fireworks on July 4th
FREE Movie Mondays at the Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan: “Paddington in Peru” is up this week
Newnan Free Movie Mondays: catch a family-friendly film indoors on select mornings this summer Free Movie Mondays return to the Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan for the summer of 2025! Free Movie Mondays will feature FREE family-friendly film … [Read more...] about FREE Movie Mondays at the Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan: “Paddington in Peru” is up this week
July 4th Spectacular Festival, Parade, and Fireworks in Woodstock
The annual July 4th Spectacular will take place in Woodstock on Friday, July 4, 2025, with a series of FREE events that includes a freedom run, a parade, a festival, and fireworks. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Woodstock Elementary School and … [Read more...] about July 4th Spectacular Festival, Parade, and Fireworks in Woodstock
Avondale Estates hosts FREE Weekend Wind Down concert on Sundays
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 Sundays
Get decked out and join in Milton’s Independence Day Walking Parade, then make a splash in the Foam Pit
Milton will hold an Independence Day Walking Parade on Friday, July 4, 2025 from 9 a.m. to noon. It takes place at the Broadwell Pavilion. Dress yourself, your kids, your wagons, scooters, bikes, and even your leashed pets in the most festive red, … [Read more...] about Get decked out and join in Milton’s Independence Day Walking Parade, then make a splash in the Foam Pit
Cartersville hosts a 4th of July parade, festival, concert and huge fireworks display
The annual July 4th celebration returns to Cartersville on Friday, July 4, 2025. It includes a parade, festival, entertainment, and the largest fireworks display the city has ever put on. The parade down Main Street in downtown Cartersville … [Read more...] about Cartersville hosts a 4th of July parade, festival, concert and huge fireworks display
Come to Avondale estates for a parade and street festival this 4th of July
Avondale Estates will host a 4th of July celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025. It's a whole day of family fun, starting with a Fourth of July Parade at 10 a.m. Everything is FREE to attend. The parade starts at the intersection of Berkeley … [Read more...] about Come to Avondale estates for a parade and street festival this 4th of July
Lilburn’s Sparkle in the Park is happening on July 3rd this year
Celebrate Independence Day with Lilburn's Sparkle in the Park event. It's happening on Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 6 to 10 p.m. You'll find live bands, activities for the kiddos, food trucks, fireworks, and fun at Lilburn City Park. There's no … [Read more...] about Lilburn’s Sparkle in the Park is happening on July 3rd this year
Conyers hosts the annual Red, White, and Boom! celebration on July 3rd
Red, White, and Boom takes place in Conyers on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The streets of Olde Town Conyers will come alive with the sights and sounds of the community celebrating our nation's independence. Bring the family for food trucks, kids … [Read more...] about Conyers hosts the annual Red, White, and Boom! celebration on July 3rd
Chamblee hosts the International Night Market this Friday & Saturday
Get ready for a global culinary adventure! Atlanta International Night Market will hold its next event in downtown Chamblee. The event takes place over two days and is FREE to attend. On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Night Market hours … [Read more...] about Chamblee hosts the International Night Market this Friday & Saturday
The Smyrna Pride Festival is happening this Saturday
The Smyrna Pride Festival takes place on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the Market Village in downtown Smyrna. Event hours are noon to 6 p.m. and it is FREE to attend and open to all. It will take place rain or shine. Don't forget … [Read more...] about The Smyrna Pride Festival is happening this Saturday
Woodlands Garden in Decatur hosts a family-friendly artist showcase this Saturday
Come to Woodlands Garden for the Creative Roots Artist Show Case on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The event is FREE and family-friendly. This indoor / outdoor experience takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. and will allow the whole family to connect with … [Read more...] about Woodlands Garden in Decatur hosts a family-friendly artist showcase this Saturday
Newnan holds a 4th of July parade, concert, festival, and fireworks
The city of Newnan will hold its annual 4th of July celebration again in 2025. All events are FREE to attend. The fun starts with a parade, stepping off at 9 a.m. from Veteran's Memorial Park. It will end right before … [Read more...] about Newnan holds a 4th of July parade, concert, festival, and fireworks
Kennesaw’s “Salute to America” with live music, fireworks, and more on July 3rd
The city of Kennesaw will host an all-day Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The location is Depot Park in historic downtown Kennesaw. Bring a picnic meal or plan to buy food on site -- there will be a good variety of meals … [Read more...] about Kennesaw’s “Salute to America” with live music, fireworks, and more on July 3rd
