FREE Comic Book Day will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 -- in accordance with its usual date of the first Saturday in May. All together, 24 comic book titles will be up for grabs at the comic book industry's most anticipated annual event. You … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day 2026 features giveaways at these local comic shops on Saturday
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The Johns Creek International Festival provides a taste of the world on Saturday
Come out for the Johns Creek International Festival and celebrate multi-culturalism with traditional food, music, and art. The festival takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Heisman Field in Johns Creek. Admission is FREE. There is ample FREE … [Read more...] about The Johns Creek International Festival provides a taste of the world on Saturday
The Acworth Dragon Boat Festival features boat races and cultural activities on Saturday
The 7th annual Acworth Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Dallas Landing Park, on Lake Allatoona. The festival is FREE to attend. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features teams of people racing in 46-foot … [Read more...] about The Acworth Dragon Boat Festival features boat races and cultural activities on Saturday
Tucker Day features a parade, festival, and live music on three stages on Saturday
The 2026 edition of Tucker Day takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., along Main Street in downtown Tucker. You'll find a parade, vendor booths, live music by local artists, an interactive Kids Zone and more. Admission is … [Read more...] about Tucker Day features a parade, festival, and live music on three stages on Saturday
Try something yummy at Taste of East Cobb food festival this Saturday
Taste of East Cobb is a community food festival that happens each year on the first Saturday in May and showcases local restaurants. Taste of East Cobb takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is FREE to attend and … [Read more...] about Try something yummy at Taste of East Cobb food festival this Saturday
Fiesta in the Park happens in Lilburn on Saturday: cultural performances, Lucha Libre wrestling, inflatables, food, more
Fiesta in the Park is a brand new celebration filled with music, food, culture, and fun for the whole family. It takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Lilburn City Park. Admission is FREE, but the kids activities … [Read more...] about Fiesta in the Park happens in Lilburn on Saturday: cultural performances, Lucha Libre wrestling, inflatables, food, more
The Duluth Chalk Art Festival is a two-day event this Friday & Saturday
Head to downtown Duluth for a chalk-tastic extravaganza on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 2026. You'll be dazzled by the work of professional chalk artists who will transform the pavement into mind-bending 3D illusions and stunning … [Read more...] about The Duluth Chalk Art Festival is a two-day event this Friday & Saturday
The Gwinnett Multi-Cultural Festival is free and family-friendly on Saturday, May 2nd
The annual Gwinnett Multi-Cultural Festival is back for another year. The event takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sugarloaf Mills Mall in the parking lot. The festival is FREE to attend and family-friendly. You'll … [Read more...] about The Gwinnett Multi-Cultural Festival is free and family-friendly on Saturday, May 2nd
DTL CON-Quest is a free event in Gwinnett celebrating cosplay, comics, and pop culture fandom
Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026. The annual event is noted for giveaways at participating comic shops. This year, the day will feature a community celebration in historic downtown Lawrenceville -- the event is now called … [Read more...] about DTL CON-Quest is a free event in Gwinnett celebrating cosplay, comics, and pop culture fandom
Taste of Spring Festival brings some fun to Olde Town Conyers on Saturday
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
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
House in the Park Music Festival at Grant Park on Labor Day weekend
NOTE: We will update for 2026 as soon as details are available. We expect the event will happen on the Sunday before Labor Day (Sept. 6th). House in the Park takes place at Grant Park on Sunday, August 31, 2025 -- which is … [Read more...] about House in the Park Music Festival at Grant Park on Labor Day weekend
Marietta Art in the Park Festival takes place on the Square this Labor Day Weekend
A Labor Day Weekend tradition! Art in the Park returns to the Marietta Square in 2026. The fine arts festival will run from Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Admission is FREE. The festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each … [Read more...] about Marietta Art in the Park Festival takes place on the Square this Labor Day Weekend
The iconic Dragon Con Parade is back for Labor Day Weekend
2015 Dragon Con Parade (photo: 123RF) Dragon Con is back for 2025! The five-day convention and parade have been an annual Labor Day Weekend tradition in Atlanta since 1987 (including that awful summer of 2020, when it was reinvented as a … [Read more...] about The iconic Dragon Con Parade is back for Labor Day Weekend
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
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
Summer Shade Festival: Two days of FREE concerts in Grant Park this August
It's almost time for the annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival!This popular festival takes place on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Grant Park. As always, festival admission is FREE.All entertainment is free as well, and you … [Read more...] about Summer Shade Festival: Two days of FREE concerts in Grant Park this August
The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival returns to Piedmont Park on July 25th
The annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026 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 on July 25th
Cobb International Festival is a culinary and cultural experience on August 22nd
Cobb County will host the 2025 International Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026 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 on August 22nd
FREE! Xfinity Movie Series at The Battery on Fridays
NOTE: The 2026 film series will start in August, but the schedule has not been releases -- please check back! Browse our big list of FREE outdoor movies and our complete guide to FREE concerts in 2026 Enjoy a movie under the stars, now that … [Read more...] about FREE! Xfinity Movie Series at The Battery on Fridays
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
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
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
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
Free live jazz band concert in downtown Duluth on Friday
Come to downtown Duluth for a FREE jazz band concert on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Peachtree Ridge Band will perform, featuring the talented musicians of Peachtree Ridge High School. It all takes place in Parsons … [Read more...] about Free live jazz band concert in downtown Duluth on Friday
Fun and culture at the Pan African Festival, returning to the Decatur Square on August 15th
The fifth annual Pan African Festival takes place on the Decatur Square on Saturday, August 15, 2026. 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 August 15th
Hop Into Spring Festival in Suwanee: bounce houses, food trucks, music, and more this Saturday, April 25th
Gwinnett County will hold a family-friendly Hop Into Spring Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 1 to 4 p.m. It takes place at George Pierce Park, with activities at the Community Rec Center. The event is … [Read more...] about Hop Into Spring Festival in Suwanee: bounce houses, food trucks, music, and more this Saturday, April 25th
ARTucker is a free, family-friendly street festival on Saturday, April 25th
ARTucker is a FREE, family-friendly arts festival taking place in the heart of Tucker on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's all happening at the new Tucker Town Green, located at: 4226 Railroad St. Tucker … [Read more...] about ARTucker is a free, family-friendly street festival on Saturday, April 25th
April in Atlanta: All the best things to do this month!
Welcome to April! It’s festival season, pollen season, baseball season, and spring flower season. Are you looking for things to do in April around metro Atlanta? This is your monthly guide to free and cheap fun in the month of April. Below is an … [Read more...] about April in Atlanta: All the best things to do this month!
FREE Sunday Showcase Concert on the Tucker Town Green: Run Katie Run performs on Sunday
The city of Tucker will welcome spring with its Sunday Showcase Concerts, happening on the Tucker Town Green on select dates, from noon to 2 p.m. You can bring a picnic or grab takeout from one of the downtown Tucker … [Read more...] about FREE Sunday Showcase Concert on the Tucker Town Green: Run Katie Run performs on Sunday
Spring Festival on Ponce returns this weekend, running thru Sunday
Spring is festival season in Atlanta! The Spring Festival on Ponce 2026 takes place on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12. The festival is FREE and open to the public -- and leashed dogs are welcome, too! The Festival on Ponce takes … [Read more...] about Spring Festival on Ponce returns this weekend, running thru Sunday
LAST CALL for Atlanta Fair, closing this Sunday, April 12th
Atlanta Fair, at old Turner Field, is the city's only urban fair! Save $5 on admission when you go on a weekday! Welcome back to the fair! The Atlanta Fair returns to Old Turner Field for its annual spring run. Of course, we'll keep you … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for Atlanta Fair, closing this Sunday, April 12th
