The Dunwoody Art Festival is a Mother's Day Weekend tradition! It takes place along Dunwoody Village Parkway. As always, festival admission is FREE. It is a rain-or-shine event. The art market is a highlight of the festival. Artisans from … [Read more...] about The 2026 Dunwoody Art Festival runs thru Sunday
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The annual Easter Sunrise Service returns to the top of Stone Mountain this Sunday
Easter sunrise service at Stone Mountain Park is an Atlanta bucket list item -- and it's back for 2026! There are two simultaneous, inter-denominational services on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. So, you can watch the sun rise from the … [Read more...] about The annual Easter Sunrise Service returns to the top of Stone Mountain this Sunday
Get FREE photos with the Easter Bunny photos at Bass Pro Shops, thru Easter Sunday
We've learned that the Easter Bunny is coming to Bass Pro Shops once again in 2026! You'll be able to reserve your spot for select dates from Saturday, March 21 to Easter Sunday, April 5th. Registration opens on March 14, 2026 -- mark your … [Read more...] about Get FREE photos with the Easter Bunny photos at Bass Pro Shops, thru Easter Sunday
RSVP now for the April 10th First Friday concert in Norcross at the Cultural Arts Center
First Friday concert series in Norcross On first Fridays from October through April, you can catch a FREE concert in Norcross. The concerts feature different types of music, including jazz, rhythm and blues, and funk. They take place from 7 to 9 … [Read more...] about RSVP now for the April 10th First Friday concert in Norcross at the Cultural Arts Center
The Atlanta Phoenix Flies Celebration features 100+ FREE tours of landmarks & historic sites, city-wide in March
The Phoenix Flies Celebration of Atlanta's historic sites returns in 2026 for another year! If you're unfamiliar with this amazing event, now is the time to check it out! And remember, you'll want to register in advance for many of these tours and … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Phoenix Flies Celebration features 100+ FREE tours of landmarks & historic sites, city-wide in March
Rita’s Italian Ice celebrates the first day of spring with a FREE frozen treat on Friday
Rita’s Italian Ice is celebrating the arrival of spring by giving customers a FREE cup of its popular Italian Ice, a tradition has been upholding for over 30 years. Just visit any participating Rita's location on Friday, March 20, 2026 to receive … [Read more...] about Rita’s Italian Ice celebrates the first day of spring with a FREE frozen treat on Friday
Fernbank Science Center: See a planetarium show for less than $6
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Looking for a free or cheap activity for a date or family outing? Head to the Fernbank Science Center -- which is one of a handful of ALWAYS FREE museums around metro Atlanta. Don't confuse the Fernbank Science Center with the flashier Fernbank … [Read more...] about Fernbank Science Center: See a planetarium show for less than $6
QDOBA Mexican Eats: buy-one-get-one free entrees on Valentine’s Day
For yet another year, QDOBA Mexican Eats is spicing up Valentine’s Day with big savings. Grab a friend, family member, or your sweetheart for a frugal fiesta on Feb. 14th. Choose from burritos, bowls, salads, nachos, tortilla soup and quesadillas. … [Read more...] about QDOBA Mexican Eats: buy-one-get-one free entrees on Valentine’s Day
Super Museum Sunday: FREE admission to museums & historic sites statewide on Feb. 8th
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, the Georgia History Festival is sponsoring Super Museum Sunday. It's a day of FREE admission at museums and historic sites all across Georgia. Take advantage of this opportunity to experience local history and … [Read more...] about Super Museum Sunday: FREE admission to museums & historic sites statewide on Feb. 8th
The Carlos Museum hosts its FREE annual Pajama Concert for families this Friday, Feb. 6th
On Friday, February 6, 2026, the Carlos Museum will host an evening of musical bedtime stories in a family-friendly concert. The Pajama Concert for Families is an annual event. It's designed for young audiences, but is perfect for music lovers of any … [Read more...] about The Carlos Museum hosts its FREE annual Pajama Concert for families this Friday, Feb. 6th
The annual Atlanta Purim Parade and Festival
It's time for the 32nd annual Atlanta Purim Parade & Festival! The date is set for Sunday, February 22, 2026. The parade is at noon. The festival takes place from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission to both is FREE. You'll find dozens of … [Read more...] about The annual Atlanta Purim Parade and Festival
Score 20 FREE wings from Applebee’s on Super Bowl Sunday when you order online for pickup or delivery
Score 20 FREE wings from Applebee's on Super Bowl Sunday! Yes, this popular Game Day promotion is back for 2026. Here's how the deal works: ♦ Order $40 worth of food for pickup or delivery -- either on Applebees.com … [Read more...] about Score 20 FREE wings from Applebee’s on Super Bowl Sunday when you order online for pickup or delivery
Open house at the Waffle House Museum this Saturday — free admission, free waffles, holiday fun, more
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
Duluth’s spectacular “Deck the Hall” celebration — tree lighting, music, snow playground, Santa Claus, food trucks, gift market, more this Saturday
The city of Duluth hosts its annual Deck the Hall celebration and tree lighting on Saturday, December 6, 2025. It is FREE to attend, and takes place from 2 to 7 p.m. As always, it takes place on the Duluth Town Green in the downtown area. This … [Read more...] about Duluth’s spectacular “Deck the Hall” celebration — tree lighting, music, snow playground, Santa Claus, food trucks, gift market, more this Saturday
Christmas in Crabapple: Tree lighting plus free Santa photos, caroling, cocoa, and more this Saturday
The 12th Annual Christmas in Crabapple event happens on Saturday, December 6, 2025. It is FREE to attend. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. The quaint holiday celebration takes place in Milton's historic downtown area, at the Broadwell Pavilion. You can … [Read more...] about Christmas in Crabapple: Tree lighting plus free Santa photos, caroling, cocoa, and more this Saturday
Marietta’s tree lighting celebration, Santa on the Square, and Ugly Sweater Parade on Dec. 4th
On Thursday, December, 4, 2025, you can head to Glover Park on the Marietta Square for the annual Christmas tree lighting event, PLUS an Ugly Sweater Parade. It is FREE to attend, and the event goes from 4 to 8 p.m. See Santa Claus … [Read more...] about Marietta’s tree lighting celebration, Santa on the Square, and Ugly Sweater Parade on Dec. 4th
Light Up Dunwoody: Tree lighting, menorah lighting, free photos with Santa, and more this Sunday
The annual Light Up Dunwoody celebration takes place on Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. It is FREE to attend and very family-friendly. There is a new venue this year! Light up Dunwoody will take place at Donaldson-Bannister Farm, … [Read more...] about Light Up Dunwoody: Tree lighting, menorah lighting, free photos with Santa, and more this Sunday
Updated! How to get your FREE reusable red holiday cup at Starbucks this Thursday, Nov. 13th
Starbucks is launching its annual holiday beverage menu with an offer that's merry and bright! On Thursday, November 13th, 2025, when you order a handcrafted holiday beverage of any size, you'll receive a FREE limited-edition, reusable red holiday … [Read more...] about Updated! How to get your FREE reusable red holiday cup at Starbucks this Thursday, Nov. 13th
The Battery: FREE winter festival with tree lighting celebration, plus a holiday movie on Nov. 29th
The Battery's annual tree lighting event takes place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The event is FREE to attend and goes from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with a special screening of Rise of the Guardians immediately afterward. The festivities will kick off … [Read more...] about The Battery: FREE winter festival with tree lighting celebration, plus a holiday movie on Nov. 29th
Don’t miss the Chomp & Stomp chili cook-off and bluegrass festival in Cabbagetown this Saturday
Some people say the annual Chomp & Stomp in Cabbagetown is the most fun fall festival in Atlanta. It's happening on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entry to the event is FREE. But to taste chili, you'll need an official Red … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Chomp & Stomp chili cook-off and bluegrass festival in Cabbagetown this Saturday
Get FREE Halloween photos at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is doing Halloween a little differently in 2025. Instead of the usual candy hunt, crafts, and giveaways, they are rolling Halloween into their Flannel Fest sale, which features up to 30% off on flannel clothing for the whole … [Read more...] about Get FREE Halloween photos at Bass Pro Shops
IHOP’s FREE scary face pancake is a Halloween tradition
Sadly, we've learned that IHOP is not offering the free Scary Face Pancake to kids in 2025. We'll update if the tradition returns next year. Info below the line is from a previous year and is not current. For the rest of October, … [Read more...] about IHOP’s FREE scary face pancake is a Halloween tradition
FREE Yoga on the lawn at Woodruff Park on Saturday mornings
Yoga in the Park is back in 2025! Once again, you can come out to Woodruff Park for 60 minutes of FREE yoga each Saturday morning -- from April 12 to September 27, 2025. Classes take place on the lawn in the center of the park, from 10 to … [Read more...] about FREE Yoga on the lawn at Woodruff Park on Saturday mornings
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
Star Spangled Fourth celebration and fireworks at Mall of Georgia
There are apparently no fireworks at Mall of Georgia in 2025. We're basing this on the fact that the mall's website and Facebook events page have not been updated with any info for 2022. View our complete listing of 2025 July Fourth celebrations … [Read more...] about Star Spangled Fourth celebration and fireworks at Mall of Georgia
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
Daffodil Day at Oakland Cemetery puts thousands of blooms on display
UPDATE: We've confirmed this event is not happening in 2025. We hope it will return in 2026! There is no surer sign of spring. It doesn't matter what the calendar says, or when the planets align, or how low the mercury goes. Don't … [Read more...] about Daffodil Day at Oakland Cemetery puts thousands of blooms on display
The Collection at Forsyth: Tree lighting celebration and FREE photos with Santa
If you're up near Cumming, you can get FREE photos with Santa and a free train ride for the kids at The Collection at Forsyth. The season kicks off with the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2024, starting at 4 p.m. This is … [Read more...] about The Collection at Forsyth: Tree lighting celebration and FREE photos with Santa
Live from Woodruff Park: a weekly concert series on Thursday evenings
Live from Woodruff Park offers free weekly music performances featuring local talent. The event series is family-friendly and open to all ages. Picnic baskets, blankets, and chairs are welcome and encouraged. The concerts take place from 4:30 … [Read more...] about Live from Woodruff Park: a weekly concert series on Thursday evenings
FREE: Trunk-or-Treat event at the Shallowford Presbyterian Church parking lot on October 26th
Shallowford Presbyterian Church will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. This neighborhood-friendly tradition will take place in the spacious church parking lot. It is FREE to attend. Kids can … [Read more...] about FREE: Trunk-or-Treat event at the Shallowford Presbyterian Church parking lot on October 26th
FREE: Yoga at the Park, by King of Pops, on Saturday mornings
That iconic local brand, King of Pops, is once more hosting its popular Yoga at the Park series! This year, it will take place every other Saturday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. The location is the grassy space near the Old Forth Ward … [Read more...] about FREE: Yoga at the Park, by King of Pops, on Saturday mornings
Take a guided bike tour on the Atlanta BeltLine — for just a $10 donation! (register now for Aug. 24th)
The bike tours are back! From April to November, you can take advantage of guided bicycle tours on the Atlanta BeltLine. The bike tours are offered by the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and take place on Saturday mornings. (If you don't have a bike, … [Read more...] about Take a guided bike tour on the Atlanta BeltLine — for just a $10 donation! (register now for Aug. 24th)
FREE: Live From Woodruff Park concert series this Thursday features karaoke – come after work!
Downtown Atlanta's central greenspace, Woodruff Park, will host a weekly series of Thursday night concerts in 2024. The performances are FREE, open to the public, and family-friendly. There will be food vendors in the park, and there … [Read more...] about FREE: Live From Woodruff Park concert series this Thursday features karaoke – come after work!
FREE: BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival in Piedmont Park celebrates Afro-Caribbean Culture
NOTE: We have no info for 2024 and believe this event may not be happening. The festival website has not been updated since 2023. Head to Piedmont Park this August for the 10th Annual BeReggae Music & Arts Festival. The festival takes … [Read more...] about FREE: BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival in Piedmont Park celebrates Afro-Caribbean Culture
FREE yoga and other fitness classes this week — a calendar of events
Looking for a FREE community yoga session or fitness class around town? We've got you covered. They're taking place in breweries, parks, on the BeltLine, and more locations. Currently, we're also including beer yoga in our list. Many of these have … [Read more...] about FREE yoga and other fitness classes this week — a calendar of events
The Atlanta Fermentation Festival celebrates all things fermented this Sunday
This one-day fest is a celebration of all things fermented -- from kombucha to kraut to beer! It takes place on Sunday, March 10, 2024 from noon to 7 p.m., at the Martin Street Foundry in East Point. The festival is … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Fermentation Festival celebrates all things fermented this Sunday
Leap Year 2024! Grab these Leap Day deals on Thursday, Feb. 29th (updated list!)
Leap Year rolls around just once every four years -- so people just love to mark the date of Leap Day, February 29th, in some special way. Retailers and restaurants often create amazing deals just for Leap Day Babies, also known as Leaplings -- … [Read more...] about Leap Year 2024! Grab these Leap Day deals on Thursday, Feb. 29th (updated list!)
Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Birthday at Wild Heaven Beer — music, photo opps, beer release in sequined cans
Wild Heaven is a craft brewery with two taproom locations: Avondale and West End. The brewery often hosts special events and many are cheap or free. We'll list Wild Heaven events here -- but please verify the event is still on … [Read more...] about Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Birthday at Wild Heaven Beer — music, photo opps, beer release in sequined cans
FREE movies at Red Clay: “The Polar Express” this Monday
Take a break with a night of FREE entertainment at the Red Clay Music Foundry in Duluth. The event schedule is a little sporadic, but there are several FREE indoor events each year. Here's how it works: Admission is free, and seats are … [Read more...] about FREE movies at Red Clay: “The Polar Express” this Monday
Alpharetta’s Season of Celebration: Flicks & Flurries on the Town Green this Saturday
The City of Alpharetta kicks off its Season of Celebration event series, taking place in November and December. The first event is the city's official tree lighting. Activities will vary each week. The center of activities is the Town Green … [Read more...] about Alpharetta’s Season of Celebration: Flicks & Flurries on the Town Green this Saturday
