It's almost time for the 23rd annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival!This popular festival takes place on Saturday, August 23rd and Sunday, August 24th, 2025, in Grant Park. As always, festival admission is FREE.All entertainment is free as well, … [Read more...] about Summer Shade Festival: Two days of FREE concerts in Grant Park this weekend
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The Wednesday Wind Down concerts in East Point ends the season on August 27th
FREE Wednesday Wind Down concert in East Point -- happening monthly all summer long! If you're looking for the Wednesday WindDown concerts in downtown Atlanta, just click thru for those details! The popular Wednesday Wind Down concerts in East … [Read more...] about The Wednesday Wind Down concerts in East Point ends the season on August 27th
Canton’s FREE River Rock Concert Series features country star Mark Chesnutt 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 features country star Mark Chesnutt on Saturday
Ink & Echo: A free book & storytelling festival in Acworth
Acworth Cultural Arts presents Ink & Echo: Writing the Stories, Speaking the Truth -- a book and storytelling festival -- on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Roberts School Community and Education Center. The program … [Read more...] about Ink & Echo: A free book & storytelling festival in Acworth
Atlanta Chili Cook Off: Buy early-bird tickets before Aug. 31st
The Atlanta Chili Cook Off takes place on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody. Hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for general admission, and there is a VIP ticket for admission at noon. Come taste chili from 50+ amateur cooks, … [Read more...] about Atlanta Chili Cook Off: Buy early-bird tickets before Aug. 31st
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
Cobb International Festival is a culinary and cultural experience this Saturday
Cobb County will host the 2025 International Festival on Saturday, August 23rd, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE. The location is Jim R. Miller Park, both outside and inside the event center. The park is located at 2245 Callaway Rd in … [Read more...] about Cobb International Festival is a culinary and cultural experience this Saturday
Enjoy a FREE string quartet concert in Marietta this Sunday
Mark your calendars for a special afternoon of live music at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, in Marietta. This concert is FREE and open to the public. On Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 3 p.m., a professional string quartet will … [Read more...] about Enjoy a FREE string quartet concert in Marietta this Sunday
August in Atlanta: Top things to do this month
Welcome to August! It's back-to-school time, but there are still plenty of outdoor concerts and movies, free splash pads, and even some indoor events for those sweltering August days. Are you looking for things to do this August around metro … [Read more...] about August in Atlanta: Top things to do this month
Come to indie band Del Roscoe’s album launch party this Saturday — tickets are just $10!
Looking for a reason to venture east and tap into Atlanta’s growing indie music scene without breaking the bank?Look no further than Little Tree Art Studios in Avondale Estates, where gothic indie Americana band Del Roscoe is set to release their … [Read more...] about Come to indie band Del Roscoe’s album launch party this Saturday — tickets are just $10!
The best summer festivals in Atlanta: things to do in June, July, and August
Summer Festivals 2025These are the best summer festivals in Atlanta and suburbs -- from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The sizzling summertime heat is here, along with Atlanta's iconic summer festivals -- like the Grant Park Summer … [Read more...] about The best summer festivals in Atlanta: things to do in June, July, and August
Fun and culture at the Pan African Festival, returning to the Decatur Square on Saturday
The fifth annual Pan African Festival takes place on the Decatur Square on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Hours are 2 to 10 p.m. The festival celebrates innovation, culture, and economic empowerment. There is also a Childrens … [Read more...] about Fun and culture at the Pan African Festival, returning to the Decatur Square on Saturday
Grayson’s FREE Movies in the Park returns on 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’s FREE Movies in the Park returns on this Friday
The Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival in Kennesaw features free concerts on Friday and Saturday
The Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival takes place in Kennesaw at Depot Park on the weekend of Friday, August 15th and Saturday, August 16th, 2025. (This is a new location for 2025.) Admission and entertainment is FREE, but you'll want to bring … [Read more...] about The Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival in Kennesaw features free concerts on Friday and Saturday
Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to midtown this weekend
Come to midtown Atlanta for the Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival, returning to midtown on August 16th and 17th, 2025. Admission is FREE. You'll find roughly 250 artisan booths with arts and crafts for sale -- including paintings, photography, … [Read more...] about Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to midtown this weekend
FREE! City Green Live concert series features Moon Taxi this Friday
The City Green Live FREE concert series is back for 2025. The events take place on select Friday nights, from April through August. See the concert schedule below! They're held in City Green Park, in Sandy Springs. The park is inside the City … [Read more...] about FREE! City Green Live concert series features Moon Taxi this Friday
AMC Theatres concludes its $3 summer movie series, ending Wednesday
This summer, families can enjoy $3 movie tickets at select AMC Theatres. The price is the same for both kids and adults. Summer Movie Camp runs from June 23rd to August 13th, 2025. A different film is featured each week for eight weeks, on … [Read more...] about AMC Theatres concludes its $3 summer movie series, ending Wednesday
The 16th annual Hip Hop Day Festival takes place in Old 4th Ward Park on Labor Day weekend
The ATL Hip Hop Day Festival takes place in Historic 4th Ward Park on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st, 2025. The festival will celebrate hip hop culture with entertainment, vendors, and food. Come celebrate Atlanta's contribution … [Read more...] about The 16th annual Hip Hop Day Festival takes place in Old 4th Ward Park on Labor Day weekend
Suwanee’s August concert features Blind Melon this Saturday
Are you ready to rock? Suwanee's annual August Concert takes place on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This is an unforgettable night of live music, food, and community fun at Town Center Park. And it's FREE to attend. The party starts at … [Read more...] about Suwanee’s August concert features Blind Melon this Saturday
Brookhaven City Centre celebrates its grand opening with a full day of family fun
Brookhaven City Centre opens its doors Saturday, August 9, 2025 with a day full of celebration, connection, and community fun. You can explore the new space while enjoying live music, food vendors, kids' games, interactive activities, and … [Read more...] about Brookhaven City Centre celebrates its grand opening with a full day of family fun
Lawrenceville Movie Club: “The Great Mouse Detective” plays on Friday
Lawrenceville Movie Club: free outdoor film + food trucks + special activities Head to Lawrenceville Lawn this summer for outdoor movies and food trucks on select summer nights. Movies start at 7 p.m. They are all rated either G or PG … [Read more...] about Lawrenceville Movie Club: “The Great Mouse Detective” plays on Friday
Duluth hosts its Multicultural Night on Friday, with food, entertainment, and free activities
The City of Duluth hosts its Multicultural Night on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is FREE to attend and takes place in downtown Duluth. The main stage will light up with performances from around the globe. There will … [Read more...] about Duluth hosts its Multicultural Night on Friday, with food, entertainment, and free activities
Roswell’s FREE “Music on the Hill” concert series: Guardians of the Jukebox rocks the hits this Friday
The city of Roswell is bringing back live music for the summer of 2025. The Music on the Hill concert series launches in May, and runs on second Fridays of each month, through September. All concerts are 7 to 9 p.m. on the rear lawn behind … [Read more...] about Roswell’s FREE “Music on the Hill” concert series: Guardians of the Jukebox rocks the hits this Friday
Doraville hosts a summer movie, back-to-school splash, and school clothing swap on Friday
The city of Doraville will present three summer movies in 2025. You don't have to register in advance. Just bring your blanket, low chairs, snacks, and beverages to Honeysuckle Park. The summer movie schedule is just below. No alcohol is … [Read more...] about Doraville hosts a summer movie, back-to-school splash, and school clothing swap on Friday
Dia De Los Muertos — Day of the Dead Festival in East Point
The City of East Point hosts Dia de los Muertos -- a traditional Day of the Dead festival -- on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The festival is FREE to attend. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. It takes place at City Hall, located at: 2757 East Point St. East … [Read more...] about Dia De Los Muertos — Day of the Dead Festival in East Point
FREE! Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Lawrenceville Arts Center
We don't yet have info for this event in 2025, but will update when we do. It’s that time of the year again. Visit the Lawrenceville Arts Center to enjoy this wonderful cultural tradition full of color, music, food, and dance. The … [Read more...] about FREE! Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Lawrenceville Arts Center
Sandy Springs hosts annual Back-to-School Bash and National Night Out on Tuesday
Sandy Springs is combining its annual Back-to-School Bash with its National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The event is FREE to attend and takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the City Springs comples. This will be an action-packed … [Read more...] about Sandy Springs hosts annual Back-to-School Bash and National Night Out on Tuesday
The Rescue Dog Games and Howl-O-Ween Party has a NEW location in 2025!
The Rescue Dog Games returns on Saturday, November 1, 2025 with a NEW location. It will take place on the Peachtree Corners Town Green, with plenty of free parking! Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE. This is a festival … [Read more...] about The Rescue Dog Games and Howl-O-Ween Party has a NEW location in 2025!
Bring your appetite to Taste of Kennesaw and sample local restaurants’ offerings
Bring your appetite to the 2025 Taste of Kennesaw food festival! The event is happening in downtown Kennesaw on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is FREE. More than 40 different local restaurants will be on … [Read more...] about Bring your appetite to Taste of Kennesaw and sample local restaurants’ offerings
Day of the Dead Festival at Oakland Cemetery is a family-friendly event on Nov. 2nd
Come to historic Oakland Cemetery for its Day of the Dead Festival. Known in Spanish as Dia de los Muertos, the annual holiday honors the lives of family members who have passed away. The celebration at Oakland takes place on Sunday, November 2, … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Festival at Oakland Cemetery is a family-friendly event on Nov. 2nd
Last chance for $1 family movies with Regal Summer Movie Express, concluding this week
Beat the heat and take the kiddos to the movies this summer, without breaking the bank! The 2025 Regal Summer Movie Express is a real deal, at just $1 for admission to select family-friendly films. The program runs from June 10th thru August 6th, … [Read more...] about Last chance for $1 family movies with Regal Summer Movie Express, concluding this week
6 film programs offering family-friendly movies for $1 to $3, plus a FREE series, running now!
Ah, summer vacation! You have to keep the kids busy and entertained, even when the Georgia heat and humidity makes it unpleasant to be outdoors. And that's when an air-conditioned movie theater comes in handy. This summer, taking the kids to the … [Read more...] about 6 film programs offering family-friendly movies for $1 to $3, plus a FREE series, running now!
Marcus Theatres’ Kids Dream Film Series: Just $3 for kid flicks this summer
Marcus Theatres is hosting its Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series again in 2025. The kid-friendly films will run for 8 weeks, from June 8th to July 31st. Tickets are just $3, for adults and children. The films play Sunday through Thursday at … [Read more...] about Marcus Theatres’ Kids Dream Film Series: Just $3 for kid flicks this summer
The Georgia Festival of Trees is back with a NEW location at Gas South Convention Center in Duluth
It's that time of year again -- time to kick off the holiday season with the Georgia Festival of Trees. This eight-day event centers around a beautiful forest of dazzling, custom-decorated Christmas trees. The festival also features live music and … [Read more...] about The Georgia Festival of Trees is back with a NEW location at Gas South Convention Center in Duluth
The Crafts & Drafts Festival in Smyrna features a beer garden, kids activities, live entertainment
The Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival has been rebranded as the Smyrna Crafts and Drafts Festival -- which makes a lot of sense, because jonquils don't bloom in fall. The festival takes place on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, … [Read more...] about The Crafts & Drafts Festival in Smyrna features a beer garden, kids activities, live entertainment
Roswell’s FREE Riverside Sounds concert closes the season on Saturday
Updated for 2025! On the fourth Saturday of each month, April through July, you can come to Riverside Park in Roswell for a FREE outdoor concert. The concert takes place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Food trucks begin serving at 6:30 p.m. You can … [Read more...] about Roswell’s FREE Riverside Sounds concert closes the season on Saturday
The Atlanta Christkindl Market has a NEW location in 2025
Atlanta's Christkindl Market returns in 2025 -- but with a NEW location. Past venues have included Atlantic Station, Centennial Park, and Buckhead Village. Now we're moving north -- to the Lawrenceville Lawn, in Gwinnett County! This … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Christkindl Market has a NEW location in 2025
The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival returns to Piedmont Park this Saturday
The annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival takes place on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Piedmont Park. It is FREE to attend, but you'll want to eat ice cream, of course, so bring your wallet. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you enter Piedmont … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival returns to Piedmont Park this Saturday
Dunwoody First Friday Pics in the Park includes FREE popcorn: “Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade” is playing this Friday
Come to Pernoshal Park in Dunwoody for a FREE family feature film. The outdoor movies take place on first Fridays of the month, from June through August in 2025. (Note that July is the second Friday, due to the Independence Day holiday.) The movie … [Read more...] about Dunwoody First Friday Pics in the Park includes FREE popcorn: “Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade” is playing this Friday
The Chamblee Summer Concert Series concludes this Friday with Uptown Funk, a tribute to Bruno Mars
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 The Chamblee Summer Concert Series concludes this Friday with Uptown Funk, a tribute to Bruno Mars
