Head to downtown Decatur for the 3rd annual West Ponce Music Stroll! It's happening on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The businesses along West Ponce de Leon Avenue will host live music performances on their patios and in … [Read more...] about The West Ponce Music Stroll happens in Downtown Decatur this weekend
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FREE: Woodstock Summer Concert Series features Drivin N Cryin, a southern rock band
Woodstock summer concerts are FREE! They take place at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater -- located within The Park at City City. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. and may include an opening act. For best seating, arrive early. You can … [Read more...] about FREE: Woodstock Summer Concert Series features Drivin N Cryin, a southern rock band
Have a close-up butterfly encounter! Where to see butterflies in Atlanta
Where to see butterflies in Atlanta -- have a close-up butterfly encounter this summer, at these parks and nature centers! Have a butterfly encounter this summer! You can get up close to hundreds of flying butterflies at local nature centers … [Read more...] about Have a close-up butterfly encounter! Where to see butterflies in Atlanta
The Atlanta British Car Fayre happens this Saturday in downtown Norcross — plus a car boot sale!
Holy British Invasion! The Atlanta British Car Fayre is an annual event in Historic Downtown Norcross. It takes place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hundreds of British cars and motorcycles will be on display. Come to … [Read more...] about The Atlanta British Car Fayre happens this Saturday in downtown Norcross — plus a car boot sale!
Tucker Cruise-In is a FREE monthly car show on 2nd Saturdays
Tucker Cruise In is a meet-and-greet car show that takes place monthly on the second Saturday of the month, from April through October. The event takes place along Main Street in Tucker. You'll find a wide variety of cars, including … [Read more...] about Tucker Cruise-In is a FREE monthly car show on 2nd Saturdays
Things to do on Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta
Labor Day Weekend 2023 will feature many of the usual festivals, events, and traditions that we're used to in Atlanta and the extended metro area. We're highlighting a few of the special events happening over Labor Day Weekend 2023 in … [Read more...] about Things to do on Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta
Enjoy $2 family movies with Regal Summer Movie Express
Beat the heat and take the kiddos to the movies this summer, without breaking the bank! The 2023 Regal Summer Movie Express is a real deal, at just $2 for admission to select family-friendly films. Yes, this is a price increase -- it's gone up … [Read more...] about Enjoy $2 family movies with Regal Summer Movie Express
The Art in the Park Festival takes place on the Marietta Square this Labor Day
A Labor Day Weekend tradition! Art in the Park returns to the Marietta Square in 2023. The fine arts festival will run from Saturday, September 2nd through Monday, September 4th. Admission is FREE. The festival hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about The Art in the Park Festival takes place on the Marietta Square this Labor Day
Pioneer Days Festival & Carnival runs thru Labor Day
Pioneer Days Festival: 4 fun days over Labor Day weekend, featuring carnival rides, games, & food The annual Pioneer Days Festival takes place on four days over Labor Day Weekend in 2023. You'll find arts and crafts, carnival rides, … [Read more...] about Pioneer Days Festival & Carnival runs thru Labor Day
Virginia-Highland Winterfest: Jingle Jog, Holiday Parade, Artist Market, & Live Music
Come to the Va-Hi Winterfest on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Winterfest will begin with a Tour of Lights Block Party on Friday, December 8, 2023 to show off the neighborhood’s most vibrant holiday decorations. Then on Saturday, the day starts with a … [Read more...] about Virginia-Highland Winterfest: Jingle Jog, Holiday Parade, Artist Market, & Live Music
Always Free: Atlanta Contemporary Art Center hosts several new exhibitions
Atlanta Contemporary is an art center dedicated to advancing contemporary art -- and it features FREE admission every day it is open. To visit for free, all you have to do is register online ahead of time, or register at the door. Your … [Read more...] about Always Free: Atlanta Contemporary Art Center hosts several new exhibitions
FREE movie & concert: See “Jesse’s Gift” at the Mill on Etowah in Canton (it was filmed locally!)
Kick off the Labor Day Weekend with a FREE movie and concert at the Mill on Etowah on Friday, September 1, 2023. The event has a lot of local significance. The feature-length movie, Jesse's Gift, premiered this August at the Cobb International … [Read more...] about FREE movie & concert: See “Jesse’s Gift” at the Mill on Etowah in Canton (it was filmed locally!)
The best summer festivals in Atlanta — things to do through mid-September
Summer Festivals 2023 These are the best summer festivals in Atlanta and suburbs -- from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September. The sizzling summertime heat is here, along with Atlanta's iconic summer festivals -- like the Grant Park … [Read more...] about The best summer festivals in Atlanta — things to do through mid-September
FREE “Sunset Sessions” concerts at Park Tavern on Sunday nights
Park Tavern has brought back it's popular and FREE Sunset Sessions alternative music concert series for 2023. These concerts take place every Sunday night from 7:00 to 11 p.m. They are are 21 and over, so bring your ID. Sunset Sessions takes place … [Read more...] about FREE “Sunset Sessions” concerts at Park Tavern on Sunday nights
Pontoon Brewing: Free “Hops and Humor” comedy shows in Tucker on last Saturdays
Hissy Fit Comedy is hosting Hops and Humor, a FREE comedy show that takes place on the last Saturday of each month at Pontoon Brewing. Showtime is 8 p.m. and the laughs last till about 9:45. While the event is FREE, it's recommended that you … [Read more...] about Pontoon Brewing: Free “Hops and Humor” comedy shows in Tucker on last Saturdays
The Summer Shade Festival features two days of free concerts in Grant Park
It's almost time for the 21st annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival! This popular festival takes place on Saturday, August 26th and Sunday, August 27th, 2023, in Grant Park. As always, festival admission is FREE. All entertainment is free as … [Read more...] about The Summer Shade Festival features two days of free concerts in Grant Park
Cobb International Festival is a culinary and cultural experience — returning this Saturday!
Cobb County will host the 2023 International Festival on Saturday, August 26th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is FREE. The location is Jim R. Miller Park, inside the event center. The park is located at 2245 Callaway Rd in Marietta. You can … [Read more...] about Cobb International Festival is a culinary and cultural experience — returning this Saturday!
Rock the Park: AIA, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, performs at Lilburn City Park this Saturday
Lilburn City Park will host a FREE Rock the Park concert on select dates during 2023. At each event, there will be food trucks on site; they begin serving at 6:30. Beer, wine, and margaritas will be available for purchase. The concert … [Read more...] about Rock the Park: AIA, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, performs at Lilburn City Park this Saturday
Doggy Con: FREE to attend or $10 to register your pup for the costume contest
Who doesn't love a dog in costume? Doggy Con celebrates pup culture, just one week before the famed Dragon Con cosplayers arrive in downtown Atlanta. On Saturday, August 26, 2023, you and your four-legged bestie can get in on the Doggy Con fun. … [Read more...] about Doggy Con: FREE to attend or $10 to register your pup for the costume contest
House in the Park Music Festival at Grant Park on Labor Day Weekend – advance tickets just $15!
House in the Park takes place at Grant Park on Sunday, September 3, 2023 -- which is Labor Day Weekend. This is a super-affordable, one-day music festival. Advance tickets for House in the Park Music Festival are just $15. One child up to 10 years … [Read more...] about House in the Park Music Festival at Grant Park on Labor Day Weekend – advance tickets just $15!
The iconic Dragon Con Parade is back for Labor Day Weekend 2023!
2015 Dragon Con Parade (photo: 123RF)Dragon Con is back for 2023! 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 virtual … [Read more...] about The iconic Dragon Con Parade is back for Labor Day Weekend 2023!
National Cinema Day: Get $4 tickets at most theaters for most films, on one day only
This Sunday, you can enjoy a summer blockbuster in an air-conditioned theater, on the cheap. How does a $4 movie ticket sound? That super-cheap, $4 price tag is a reality on Sunday, August 27, 2023 -- which has been designated as … [Read more...] about National Cinema Day: Get $4 tickets at most theaters for most films, on one day only
Summer Covers Concert Series on last Fridays, on the historic Decatur Square
Summer Covers is a NEW series of FREE and family-friendly summer concerts, taking place on the Decatur Square. Bring your blankets or chairs to the Decatur bandstand on the fourth Friday of the month (May thru August) for summer covers -- … [Read more...] about Summer Covers Concert Series on last Fridays, on the historic Decatur Square
FREE “Groovin’ on the Square” concerts every Friday after work
Colony Square is hosting FREE live musical performances in The Plaza every Friday from April to October in 2023. 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 Patio, the covered area … [Read more...] about FREE “Groovin’ on the Square” concerts every Friday after work
It’s time for this month’s Wednesday Wind Down concert in East Point!
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 2023 details! The popular Wednesday Wind Down concerts in … [Read more...] about It’s time for this month’s Wednesday Wind Down concert in East Point!
Oakland Cemetery’s “Sunday in the Park” and “Tunes from the Tombs” are a combined event this year
Sunday in the Park is Oakland Cemetery's beloved fall festival. It's based on the Victorian tradition of spending a leisurely day in the cemetery. It takes place on Sunday, Sept. 24th in 2023. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. In the past, Sunday in the … [Read more...] about Oakland Cemetery’s “Sunday in the Park” and “Tunes from the Tombs” are a combined event this year
Fun and culture at the Pan African Festival, returning to the Decatur Square this Saturday!
The third annual Pan African Festival takes place on the Decatur Square on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Hours are 3 to 8 p.m. The festival celebrates innovation, culture, and economic empowerment. It is FREE to attend, family-friendly, and open to … [Read more...] about Fun and culture at the Pan African Festival, returning to the Decatur Square this Saturday!
The Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to midtown Atlanta this weekend
Come to midtown Atlanta for the Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival, returning to midtown on August 19th and 20th, 2023. Admission is FREE. You'll find roughly 250 artisan booths with arts and crafts for sale -- including paintings, photography, … [Read more...] about The Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to midtown Atlanta this weekend
Flicks on the Bricks in Duluth: outdoor movie, live music, bounce houses, more
Flicks on the Bricks is a FREE outdoor summer movie series in Duluth. It is a bit scaled down this summer, with far fewer films than usual. On select Fridays in August (2023), come to downtown Duluth for a family-friendly film. The events run … [Read more...] about Flicks on the Bricks in Duluth: outdoor movie, live music, bounce houses, more
Celebrate “hump day” at the Wednesday WindDown Concert in downtown Atlanta
Unwind and let loose on Wednesday nights after work! The NEW Wednesday WindDown series features tribute bands in concert, every Wednesday night from March 22nd through October 18th, 2023. You may remember the good ol' days, when Wednesday … [Read more...] about Celebrate “hump day” at the Wednesday WindDown Concert in downtown Atlanta
The FREE Summer Stage Concert in Duluth this Saturday features A1A, the Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
The city of Duluth hosts its annual Summer Stage Concert on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 7 to 10 p.m. It will take place on the Town Green and is FREE to attend. The headline act is A1A -- the official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. They take … [Read more...] about The FREE Summer Stage Concert in Duluth this Saturday features A1A, the Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
Be dazzled at the Duluth Chalk Art Festival this Friday night
Head to downtown Duluth for a chalk-tastic extravaganza on Friday, August 11, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. 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 Be dazzled at the Duluth Chalk Art Festival this Friday night
Suwanee Town Center Park: Enjoy the August Concert this Saturday
Suwanee's 10-acre Town Center Park is a central green space that serves as the city's primary setting for special events. The amphitheater and stage provide a backdrop for concerts and other performances, with terraced lawn seating. The park … [Read more...] about Suwanee Town Center Park: Enjoy the August Concert this Saturday
B at the Movies free outdoor film 7 FREE ice cream: “Minions: Rise of Gu” at Tumlin Park in Marietta
Local radio station B98.5 presents B at the Movies again this year. The 2023 outdoor film series is FREE, and takes place at various locations around metro Atlanta. Family fun and games start at 7 p.m. and the movies start at dusk (generally around … [Read more...] about B at the Movies free outdoor film 7 FREE ice cream: “Minions: Rise of Gu” at Tumlin Park in Marietta
FREE: BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival in Piedmont Park celebrates Afro-Caribbean Culture
Head to Piedmont Park this August for the 10th Annual BeReggae Music & Arts Festival. The festival takes place over three days, from Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 13th, 2023. This is said to be the largest FREE … [Read more...] about FREE: BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival in Piedmont Park celebrates Afro-Caribbean Culture
FREE: Groovin’ on the Green concert at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody
Dunwoody's signature FREE Summer concert series is back for 2023! 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 FREE: Groovin’ on the Green concert at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody
Peacock offers college students an AMAZING discount: $1.99 per month for a year of streaming!
Families of college students! Whether you have a student going to a university here in Georgia, or getting ready to start school in another state, Peacock is offering a GREAT DEAL on streaming services. For just $1.99 a month, students … [Read more...] about Peacock offers college students an AMAZING discount: $1.99 per month for a year of streaming!
FREE Family Fun Day at Legion Field in Covington: food, bounce houses, petting zoo, more
Newton County's Family Fun Day returns to Legion Field on Saturday, August 5, 2023. This FREE event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's family-oriented fun, courtesy of the county government. You'll be treated to a day of: free food … [Read more...] about FREE Family Fun Day at Legion Field in Covington: food, bounce houses, petting zoo, more
Movies by the Pool: “Moana” at Lynch Park in Newnan this Saturday
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 2023! There is also a FREE outdoor movie in August -- all movie … [Read more...] about Movies by the Pool: “Moana” at Lynch Park in Newnan this Saturday
Walk in the Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade this Saturday
The Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade flies back to Colony Square for another year! The black-and-white themed lantern parade and celebration take place on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 from 8:30 to 10 p.m. You can participate for FREE. All the … [Read more...] about Walk in the Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade this Saturday