Updated for 2020! Celebrate the Year of the Rat in 2020! In connection with the Chinese Lunar New Year, there will be festivals, cultural events, and traditional music and food all around Atlanta. These are a handful of events that are free … [Read more...] about Chinese Lunar New Year 2020 festivals & events this Sunday
Holidays
Romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at Waffle House (yes, it’s a thing – but reserve now!)
Updated for 2020! Table for two? For the 13th year, select Waffle House restaurants are pulling out all the stops and setting the stage for a romantic Valentine's Day cheap date. Yes, you can come to Waffle House for a Valentine dinner that's … [Read more...] about Romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at Waffle House (yes, it’s a thing – but reserve now!)
Atlanta History Center: Discounts and FREE admission days
Want to visit the Atlanta History Center? Here's what you need to know to plan your trip -- including a list of free days and current discounts, below. Regular admission prices Atlanta History Center + Margaret Mitchell House (includes free onsite … [Read more...] about Atlanta History Center: Discounts and FREE admission days
FREE: Winter Lights exhibition at Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta
Woodruff Park will host the exhibition PRISM: Winter Lights, which will be on display for three months. It is FREE and open to the public. The light exhibit will feature imaginative, light-based installations created by artists from around the … [Read more...] about FREE: Winter Lights exhibition at Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta
Discounts: 50% off ice skating at Park Tavern, open thru Jan. 20th
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The ice rink at Park Tavern opens on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, 2019. It will remain open through January 20th, 2020. This year's rink features a Victorian feel and design, charming holiday decor, seasonal cocktails, a view of the Midtown … [Read more...] about Discounts: 50% off ice skating at Park Tavern, open thru Jan. 20th
Ice Days outdoor ice skating rink in Olde Town Conyers is open through Feb. 23rd
Ice Days Skating Rink is now open for the 2019 holiday season! The covered, outdoor rink is located in the Old Town Pavilion in Conyers. The rink will operate from November 15, 2019 through February 23, 2020. The hours vary by date -- it's best … [Read more...] about Ice Days outdoor ice skating rink in Olde Town Conyers is open through Feb. 23rd
9 places to get gluten-free and vegan desserts this holiday season, for gifts or for entertaining
If your family or guests have dietary restrictions or strong convictions about food, check out these options for your holiday desserts. Yes, you can have your (gluten-free or vegan) cake and eat it too! These gluten-free bakeries and vegan … [Read more...] about 9 places to get gluten-free and vegan desserts this holiday season, for gifts or for entertaining
LAST CALL: ice rink at Atlantic Station ends the season with cookie decorating on Jan. 20th
Skate the Station returns to Atlantic Station, just in time for the 2019 holiday season! This is your chance to skate beneath the stars with the midtown skyline in view, at the largest outdoor ice rink in the Southeast. The ice rink opens at … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: ice rink at Atlantic Station ends the season with cookie decorating on Jan. 20th
LAST CALL: Garden Lights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden closes this weekend
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is once again presenting Garden Lights, Holiday Nights for the 2019 holiday season. This year's light display combines new features with perennial favorites. You'll find all-new music and motion for Nature's Wonders, … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Garden Lights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden closes this weekend
DISCOUNTS for Brew Year’s Eve, with 5-hour open bar, on Dec. 31st in downtown Atlanta
Atlanta’s Brew Year’s Eve is a relatively affordable event on what can be a very expensive night out -- New Year's Eve. It features a 5-hour open bar (beer and wine only), as well as a midnight champagne and beer toast. The dress code … [Read more...] about DISCOUNTS for Brew Year’s Eve, with 5-hour open bar, on Dec. 31st in downtown Atlanta
LAST CALL: The best holiday light displays around Atlanta and suburbs
Atlantans love their holiday lights! Whether you're looking for an immersive experience with an admission fee or just a leisurely drive through a really lit neighborhood, we've got the info you're looking for. The first half of this post is a list … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: The best holiday light displays around Atlanta and suburbs
FREE: East Atlanta Village Rooster Drop and New Year’s Eve Fireworks (8pm for the kids plus midnight!)
With no Peach Drop this year, East Atlanta is the place to be on New Year's Eve. That's right, there is NO Peach Drop in 2019, so it really will be out with the old and in with the new -- the Rooster Drop in East Atlanta Village! Head to ZIP … [Read more...] about FREE: East Atlanta Village Rooster Drop and New Year’s Eve Fireworks (8pm for the kids plus midnight!)
Menorah lighting ceremony on the Marietta Square, on Dec. 28th
Celebrate Hannukah with a Menorah lighting on the Glover Park Stage at Marietta Square. The event is FREE to attend. It takes place on Saturday, December 28th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a rain date of December 29th. The event is hosted … [Read more...] about Menorah lighting ceremony on the Marietta Square, on Dec. 28th
Gift Guide: 20 of the best gifts under $20
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It may be the thought that counts, but there are plenty of budget gifts that will make someone very happy. This is not a definitive guide to gifts under $20 -- it's a list of ideas to get you started. All of the links below come from Groupon's … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: 20 of the best gifts under $20
LAST CALL for Horizon Theatre’s “Waffle Palace Christmas” and “Madeline’s Christmas”
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There are still tickets left for these holiday favorites! Waffle Palace Christmas runs through December 29th. Madeline's Christmas runs through December 31st. Looking for something to do with family, friends, or kids AFTER the big day comes … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for Horizon Theatre’s “Waffle Palace Christmas” and “Madeline’s Christmas”
LAST CALL: Miracle Bar’s Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bars open in 3 Atlanta locations
Miracle is a Christmas-themed, pop-up cocktail bar. You can visit a Miracle bar to drink a holiday version of an adult beverage in a very festive setting. Talk about Christmas cheer! After creating a sensation in NY City several years ago, Miracle … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Miracle Bar’s Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bars open in 3 Atlanta locations
FREE holiday light show nightly at The Battery during December
Celebrate the season on the cheap! The Battery is hosting an immersive, synchronized sound and light each display each night. Admission is FREE. The light show will continue nightly on the Plaza through Christmas Day, according to our press … [Read more...] about FREE holiday light show nightly at The Battery during December
Discounts: 50% off holiday gift baskets, chocolates, and treats from Harry & David
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Thanks to three separate deals from Groupon, you can save big time on gifts from Harry & David -- including chocolates, nuts, and their famous holiday pears. After purchasing the deal, you visit the Harry & David website to use your Groupon … [Read more...] about Discounts: 50% off holiday gift baskets, chocolates, and treats from Harry & David
FREE: Pet photos with Santa at all Petsmart stores this weekend
Have Fido and Fluffy been naughty this year, or nice? We're asking because Santa Claus will visit all PetSmart store locations this month! You can visit with your pet for FREE photos and festivities. The free photo event takes place over two … [Read more...] about FREE: Pet photos with Santa at all Petsmart stores this weekend
LAST CALL: Discounts for 15 holiday shows, including 5 versions of “The Nutcracker,” “Frosty,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” & more
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What better way to celebrate the season than with a holiday-themed stage play, in one of Atlanta's wonderful theaters? Theater tickets make great gifts! We've combed through all the deals so you don't have to. This list includes discounts offered by … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Discounts for 15 holiday shows, including 5 versions of “The Nutcracker,” “Frosty,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” & more
Free story time with Santa at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway this Saturday
There are lots of opportunities for FREE and do-it-yourself photos with Santa at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be at the Santa Suite at the Forum every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. On … [Read more...] about Free story time with Santa at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway this Saturday
Discounts: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will be showing at the Center for Puppetry Arts through December 29, 2019. There are discounts available. This annual production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is really cute. The puppets are based on the classic … [Read more...] about Discounts: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta
12 free and cheap things to do on New Year’s Eve around Atlanta and the suburbs
New Year's Eve can be an expensive night out, if you want to celebrate on the town rather than at home with family and friends. We've put together a list of events that feature a free or cheap admission price -- and we're defining a "cheap" cover … [Read more...] about 12 free and cheap things to do on New Year’s Eve around Atlanta and the suburbs
LAST CALL: There are still FREE tickets left for Fox Theatre’s annual Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 17th
The Fox Theatre opens its doors for 14th annual Holiday Extravaganza FREE event on December 17th, 2019, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This event is a way the Fox gives back to the community. It features "Mighty Mo," the 3,622-pipe organ that was custom … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: There are still FREE tickets left for Fox Theatre’s annual Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 17th
8 family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve and early New Year’s Eve events for free or cheap
Want to celebrate 2020 with your entire family, without busting the kids' bedtime routine? Consider one of these December 31st afternoon or early events. Some mark the "new year" at 12 noon, while others use 8 p.m. for the countdown and … [Read more...] about 8 family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve and early New Year’s Eve events for free or cheap
