In case you didn't know, there's a Waffle House Museum here in the Atlanta metro area! The museum is the site of the very first Waffle House restaurant, which opened in 1955 in Avondale Estates. The Waffle House Museum is well-preserved, but it's … [Read more...] about Open house at the Waffle House Museum this Saturday — free admission, free waffles, holiday fun, more
Community Events
Holiday tree lighting event with llamas at Charlie Loudermilk Park in Buckhead on Saturday
On Saturday, December 6th, 2025, Livable Buckhead will host a spectacular Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration in Charlie Loudermilk Park. The event is FREE to attend and family friendly. It goes from 7 to 8 p.m. Watch the magnificent … [Read more...] about Holiday tree lighting event with llamas at Charlie Loudermilk Park in Buckhead on Saturday
Holidays in Acworth: Menorah lighting this Tuesday
Come see Santa Claus in Historic Downtown Acworth! Santa will be celebrating the season at Depot Park on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Families are welcome to stop by, visit, and take pictures with … [Read more...] about Holidays in Acworth: Menorah lighting this Tuesday
Dekalb County offers free spay/neuter services for Dekalb pet owners who need assistance
Dekalb County Animal Services is holding a Spay-a-Thon to help Dekalb residents get their dogs and cats spayed, neutered, and vaccinated. Spots are limited, so sign up soon. And PLEASE only sign up if you truly can't afford to pay for … [Read more...] about Dekalb County offers free spay/neuter services for Dekalb pet owners who need assistance
Tree lighting celebrations around metro Atlanta in 2025
It’s that time of year again—when parks, plazas, and town squares all over the Metro Atlanta region start glowing with holiday cheer. Tree lighting events are popping up everywhere, and communities are coming together to flip the switch on the … [Read more...] about Tree lighting celebrations around metro Atlanta in 2025
City of Clarkston holds a food distribution event this Saturday, Nov. 22nd
The City of Clarkston is hosting a walk-up or drive-thru food distribution event on Saturday, November 22, 2025. There is conflicting info about the hours. The city calendar page says it begins at 9 a.m. But the graphic below, which … [Read more...] about City of Clarkston holds a food distribution event this Saturday, Nov. 22nd
Upcoming Thanksgiving food giveaways
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal. We're collecting as many of these … [Read more...] about Upcoming Thanksgiving food giveaways
Free turkey giveaway serving 4,000 families this Thursday, Nov. 20th, at New Birth Church
For the 5th year, community organizations have teamed up to distribute FREE turkeys to 4,000 Atlanta-area families ahead of Thanksgiving. This is most likely the largest Thanksgiving food giveaways of 2025. Note that you'll only … [Read more...] about Free turkey giveaway serving 4,000 families this Thursday, Nov. 20th, at New Birth Church
The Canton Tree Lighting ceremony and holiday drone show is this Wednesday, November 19th
The city of Canton will host its annual tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, November 18, 2025. It is FREE to attend. The event takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cannon Park in downtown Canton. Santa himself will flip the switch to light … [Read more...] about The Canton Tree Lighting ceremony and holiday drone show is this Wednesday, November 19th
Thanksgiving Dinner-in-a-Box drive-thru food distribution at Shallowford Presbyterian this Saturday
Shallowford Presbyterian Church invites anyone with food assistance needs to attend a special Thanksgiving Dinner-in-a-Box drive-through food pantry event. The food distribution takes place on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 from 9 to 11 a.m. The event … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Dinner-in-a-Box drive-thru food distribution at Shallowford Presbyterian this Saturday
Celebrate the opening of the brand new Tucker Town Green
On Friday, November 14, 2025, the public is invited to attend the Grand Opening Celebration of the brand new Tucker Town Green. The celebration is FREE to attend and takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be live music, food, … [Read more...] about Celebrate the opening of the brand new Tucker Town Green
Planet Fitness to give away FREE Thanksgiving turkeys
We received this information in a media alert, directly from a PR agency representing Planet Fitness. Planet Fitness members and the local community can receive a FREE turkey, while supplies last. Planet Fitness is helping the Atlanta … [Read more...] about Planet Fitness to give away FREE Thanksgiving turkeys
5th annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway at the Gwinnett Fairgrounds this Thursday, Nov. 6th
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office will host its 5th Annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. The event will provide food boxes to families in need on a … [Read more...] about 5th annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway at the Gwinnett Fairgrounds this Thursday, Nov. 6th
Upcoming Dekalb County food distribution events
Upcoming food distribution events in Dekalb County This is a permanent page. We update this information each time Dekalb County announces a new food distribution event. Details and locations just below! If you know of someone who … [Read more...] about Upcoming Dekalb County food distribution events
Atlanta Dogwood Festival: Thanks to fundraising efforts and a new entrance fee, the 90th event will go on this April
Back in August, we told you that the Atlanta Dogwood Festival was facing unprecedented financial challenges, and was in danger of shuttering for good in advance of its 90th year. Since then, the Dogwood Festival has received community, … [Read more...] about Atlanta Dogwood Festival: Thanks to fundraising efforts and a new entrance fee, the 90th event will go on this April
Gopuff delivery service is offering $50 of free groceries to SNAP recipients in November
Thousands of Georgia residents will lose access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at the end of October, due to the ongoing government shutdown. To help SNAP recipients get the groceries they need, Gopuff is offering a … [Read more...] about Gopuff delivery service is offering $50 of free groceries to SNAP recipients in November
Fallsgiving Festival in Southwest Atlanta: free Halloween costumes for kids, bounce house, food, more
West Mitchell Street CME Church holds its annual Fallsgiving Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 1 to 3 p.m. It is FREE to attend, and is family-friendly. The event features a costume giveaway for kids, free food, a bounce house, … [Read more...] about Fallsgiving Festival in Southwest Atlanta: free Halloween costumes for kids, bounce house, food, more
FREE car seat safety check in Dunwoody on Friday, Oct. 24th
The Dunwoody police are offering FREE car seat safety checks, in the parking lot of Target at Ashford Lane, on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 11 a.m. to noon. Make sure your child's car seat is installed correctly for maximum … [Read more...] about FREE car seat safety check in Dunwoody on Friday, Oct. 24th
FREE paper shredding event on Saturday in Decatur (open to all Dekalb residents)
Dekalb County will host a FREE paper shredding event on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event is open to all Dekalb County residents. Note that proof of residency may be requested -- so bring an ID or utility bill, just in … [Read more...] about FREE paper shredding event on Saturday in Decatur (open to all Dekalb residents)
Pedal Norcross features a family-friendly group bike ride, helmet giveaways, and more on Saturday
Pedal Norcross takes place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 3 to 6 p.m. The event features a family-friendly group bike ride through the historic downtown Norcross area. The ride is about 2.8 miles in a "lollipop loop" and you can view the route … [Read more...] about Pedal Norcross features a family-friendly group bike ride, helmet giveaways, and more on Saturday
Tucker hosts its National Night Out on Tuesday, with family-friendly activities and touch-a-truck
The city of Tucker will hold its National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. It is FREE to attend, and family-friendly. It takes place at the Church Street Greenspace, located at: 4316 Church Street Tucker, GA … [Read more...] about Tucker hosts its National Night Out on Tuesday, with family-friendly activities and touch-a-truck
Silent Book Club at Indio Brewing: Spooky Stories edition on Tuesday
Indio Brewing hosts a Silent Book Club event on the last Tuesday of each month. There will be a spooky stories theme up next, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. This is an unstructured, easy-going event. It is FREE to attend. Just bring … [Read more...] about Silent Book Club at Indio Brewing: Spooky Stories edition on Tuesday
Join in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 11th
The Atlanta 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb takes place on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta. This is a ceremonial event dedicated to honoring the brave first responders and workers in the Twin Towers, who … [Read more...] about Join in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 11th
Goldbergs Deli: Donate a children’s book & get a free bagel with cream cheese
Goldbergs Fine Foods is hosting a book drive for kids. This summer, Goldbergs locations will collect donations of new books for infants and the Pre-K crowd. This is the second year for the book drive. Each contributor will receive a FREE … [Read more...] about Goldbergs Deli: Donate a children’s book & get a free bagel with cream cheese
Chamblee celebrates its 117th birthday with a free event this Friday
The city of Chamblee will celebate its 117th birthday on Friday, August 15, 2025 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Chamblee City Hall. You're invited to attend A Celebration Through Time: Honoring Chamblee's Past, Present, and Future. City … [Read more...] about Chamblee celebrates its 117th birthday with a free event this Friday
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
Hazardous waste drive for Brookhaven, Chamblee, & Doraville residents — register now for Aug. 23rd
The cities of City of Brookhaven, Georgia, Chamblee, and City of Doraville are teaming up to host a household hazardous waste drive. This is a great opportunity to clear your shed, garage, or basement of these hard-to-dispose-of … [Read more...] about Hazardous waste drive for Brookhaven, Chamblee, & Doraville residents — register now for Aug. 23rd
Doggy Con: FREE to attend or $5 to register your pup for the costume contest
We don't have info for this event for 2025 and we'll update when we do! Info below the line is from a previous year. Who doesn't love a dog in costume? Doggy Con celebrates pup culture, just in time for Halloween. On Saturday, October 26, … [Read more...] about Doggy Con: FREE to attend or $5 to register your pup for the costume contest
FREE build-your-own bouquet flower bar at Avenue West Cobb this Friday
Let your afternoon blossom with creativity at the Avenue West Cobb, and take home a FREE flower bouquet! The event takes place on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 1 to 3 p.m. Emma’s Flower Truck will set up shop in the Avenue West Cobb’s Green … [Read more...] about FREE build-your-own bouquet flower bar at Avenue West Cobb this Friday
Enjoy the Petals & Pathways Spring Garden Tour in North Fulton County this Saturday
The North Fulton Master Gardeners will host the 2025 Petals & Pathways Spring Garden Tour on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Come explore these unique gardens and be … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Petals & Pathways Spring Garden Tour in North Fulton County this Saturday
FREE coffee & matcha at Schaf Coffee Shop this Sunday, to kick off Pride Month
June is Pride Month, and Lime (the scooter people) is celebrating in Atlanta with a special event at Schaf Coffee Shop. The celebration takes place on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m. and is FREE to attend. It features FREE coffee and matcha … [Read more...] about FREE coffee & matcha at Schaf Coffee Shop this Sunday, to kick off Pride Month
Earth Day celebration with free document shredding at Self-Help Credit Union in West End
Self-Help Credit Union is hosting an Earth Day celebration that is FREE and open to the public. It takes place on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature free snacks and hands-on activities. Electric vehicles will … [Read more...] about Earth Day celebration with free document shredding at Self-Help Credit Union in West End
City of Jonesboro hosts a FREE Spring Fling Concert on Saturday
The city of Jonesboro will host a FREE Spring Fling concert on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The event goes from 6 to 9 p.m. and doors open at 5:30 p.m. It all takes place at Lee Street Park & Amphitheater, located at: 155 Lee Street Jonesboro … [Read more...] about City of Jonesboro hosts a FREE Spring Fling Concert on Saturday
City of Woodstock holds Touch-a-Truck event on Monday, April 21st
On Monday, April 21, 2025, the city of Woodstock will host a Touch-a-Truck event from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Kids and grownups will be able to view and get up close to a variety of vehicles along East Main Street in downtown Woodstock. See vehicles … [Read more...] about City of Woodstock holds Touch-a-Truck event on Monday, April 21st
Free Easter ham & meal box giveaway in Decatur
Local organizations are hosting an Easter meal giveaway for families in need. It takes place on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. A total of 500 meal boxes will be distributed, with a limit of one per family. Each Easter meal box … [Read more...] about Free Easter ham & meal box giveaway in Decatur
FREE exhibit and opening reception at the Norcross History Museum
The City of Norcross invites you to view a FREE exhibit, Norcross Then vs. Now, that explores the city's transformation from its early days on. There will also be a FREE reception to celebrate the exhibit's opening. The showcase runs from … [Read more...] about FREE exhibit and opening reception at the Norcross History Museum
Celebrating Voices: An author talk with local black self-published authors (free event)
Come to the Auburn Research Library for a chat with self-published Black authors as they share their books, author journeys, and insights. This FREE event takes place on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. You can reserve a spot via … [Read more...] about Celebrating Voices: An author talk with local black self-published authors (free event)
FREE: St. Patrick’s “Luck of the Square” celebration at Colony Square
Colony Square is hosting a fun Irish-themed celebration on Saturday March 15, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. If you get there early, you can grab some food as you watch the annual Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade, which starts at noon near the intersection … [Read more...] about FREE: St. Patrick’s “Luck of the Square” celebration at Colony Square
Tour this historic building in downtown Norcross, which was saved from the wrecking ball!
You are invited to tour the historic former library building in downtown Norcross. The Open House event takes place on Friday, February, 21, 2025, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This is the first time in decades this landmark has been open to the … [Read more...] about Tour this historic building in downtown Norcross, which was saved from the wrecking ball!
FREE upcoming document & paper shredding events around metro Atlanta
FREE document shredding events in the metro Atlanta area Shredding your documents is one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. You can shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old … [Read more...] about FREE upcoming document & paper shredding events around metro Atlanta
