Head to downtown Alpharetta for a spooktacular Halloween event in the city center. Costumes are encouraged. On Sunday, October 31st, you can bring the kids for trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Market Street Park (in … [Read more...] about FREE trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving in downtown Alpharetta on Halloween
Holidays
Bring Your Own Pumpkin Carving Party at Shezmu Cellars in Marietta
Bring your own pumpkin for a carving party at Shezmu Cellars. The event is family-friendly and FREE to attend. The carving party happens on Tuesday, October 26th, from 7 to 10 p.m. The venue will provide carving tables and basic … [Read more...] about Bring Your Own Pumpkin Carving Party at Shezmu Cellars in Marietta
Howl-O-Ween at The Forum: trick-or-treating, costume contest, & outdoor showing of “Hocus Pocus”
Head to The Forum in Peachtree Corners for the 2021 Howl-O-Ween Family Fest, happening on Saturday, Oct. 23rd from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a dog-friendly event -- you're encouraged to come in costume and dress up your pup as well. There will … [Read more...] about Howl-O-Ween at The Forum: trick-or-treating, costume contest, & outdoor showing of “Hocus Pocus”
FREE: Drive-thru trick-or-treating in the IKEA parking lot
We have not yet confirmed this event for 2021 -- please check back! Info below is from a previous year. Come to IKEA on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 for a FREE trick-or-treat drive-thru experience. It all happens from 4 to 8 p.m. This is a safe … [Read more...] about FREE: Drive-thru trick-or-treating in the IKEA parking lot
Atlanta Chinese Lantern Festival at Centennial Olympic Park
You're early! Our 2021 content is in progress. For now, you can browse last year's offerings -- but please check back soon for the updated details! With Centennial Olympic Park still closed indefinitely, it looks like there will NOT be a Chinese … [Read more...] about Atlanta Chinese Lantern Festival at Centennial Olympic Park
Trunk-or-Treating at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge in Chamblee
We have not yet confirmed this event for 2021 -- please check back! Info below is from a previous year. The Fraternal Order of Eagles will host a community Halloween event on Sunday, October 25th from 1 to 4 p.m. Members will have their trunks … [Read more...] about Trunk-or-Treating at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge in Chamblee
No-contact, drive-thru trunk-or-treat at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Lilburn
We have not yet confirmed this event for 2021 -- please check back! Info below is from a previous year. This no-contact, drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat event is FREE and open to the public. It takes place on Saturday, October 24th, 2020 from 5:30 … [Read more...] about No-contact, drive-thru trunk-or-treat at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Lilburn
Light Up Norcross — a costume and lantern parade
Update for 2021 -- This event does not appear to be happening. For socially-distant Halloween happenings in 2021, click here. Info below the line is from a previous year. Put on your costume and come to downtown Norcross for a fun night … [Read more...] about Light Up Norcross — a costume and lantern parade
Earth Day activities continue thru the weekend & include medication take-back / recycling events
This year, 2021, is the 51st annual celebration of Earth Day, which falls on April 22nd each year. Now that in-person events are returning to Atlanta communities, you may feel like observing Earth Day in some way -- particularly if it gets you … [Read more...] about Earth Day activities continue thru the weekend & include medication take-back / recycling events
FREE pics with Easter Bunny + egg hunt at Avenue East Cobb
Come out for a FREE spring festival and Easter celebration on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021. The family-friendly event happens from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Avenue East Cobb. The highlight of the festival is an imaginative contact-less Easter … [Read more...] about FREE pics with Easter Bunny + egg hunt at Avenue East Cobb
Cobb County hosts drive-thru Easter Bunny Egg-venture at four locations on Saturday
Load up the kids and head out in the car to visit the Easter Bunny! On Saturday, March 27th, Cobb County will host a fun Easter drive-thru event at four locations. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Easter Bunny plus the Candy Fairy will be … [Read more...] about Cobb County hosts drive-thru Easter Bunny Egg-venture at four locations on Saturday
FREE: Brunch & Brews with the Easter Bunny at Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon
Head to the Halcyon mixed use development on Saturday, April 3rd for some Easter weekend fun. The event is FREE to attend and lasts from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. The first 50 kids to arrive between 10 a.m. and noon will get to participate in free … [Read more...] about FREE: Brunch & Brews with the Easter Bunny at Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon
25+ restaurants open for dining or takeout on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
New Year celebrations -- like everything else -- are different this year. To help you plan a safe celebration, we've compiled a list of restaurants that are open for dining in (without an expensive special menu) on either New Year's Eve or New … [Read more...] about 25+ restaurants open for dining or takeout on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Drive-in Chanukah celebration at the Ponce City Market lot this Sunday
Chabad Intown hosts an event for the fourth night of Chanukah, on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Bring your own picnic meal and experience a unique Chanukah celebration from the safety of your car. The event is FREE to attend. It takes place in … [Read more...] about Drive-in Chanukah celebration at the Ponce City Market lot this Sunday
Free photos with Santa in Norcross
NOTE: For the current year's info on holiday events in Norcross, GO HERE. UPDATED for 2020! The Norcross annual tree lighting is a virtual event this year.You can watch it on Facebook Live on December 4, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. And rather than … [Read more...] about Free photos with Santa in Norcross
UPDATE on the 2020 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta
UPDATED for 202o! The parade will not take place this year. But, to celebrate the spirit of the event, you can watch a holiday TV special that looks back on special moment's from the parades's 40-year history. The special will air on WSB-TV, … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2020 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta
Santa Paws: FREE, socially-distant pet photos with Santa at Atlantic Station
Bring Fido or Fluffy to Atlantic Station this holiday season, for a FREE photo with Santa. This event is self-serve -- you'll pose your pets and take your own photos with your camera or cell phone. For safety reasons, Santa will be behind a … [Read more...] about Santa Paws: FREE, socially-distant pet photos with Santa at Atlantic Station
Back-to-Nature Holiday Market & FREE admission at Chattahoochee Nature Center on Dec. 5th
Shop local this holiday season at the Chattahooochee Nature Center's Back-to-Nature Holiday Market. Admission to the nature center and the holiday market is FREE all day. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, December 5, … [Read more...] about Back-to-Nature Holiday Market & FREE admission at Chattahoochee Nature Center on Dec. 5th
Free open house, tours, chocolate tastings, & popup gift shop at Jardi Chocolates in Chamblee this Saturday
JARDI Chocolates is opening its doors to the public for only the second time ever. You don't need a golden ticket to get in -- just mark your calendar for Small Business Saturday, which is November 30th this year. The open house takes place from … [Read more...] about Free open house, tours, chocolate tastings, & popup gift shop at Jardi Chocolates in Chamblee this Saturday
Holiday hayrides are FREE with purchase of a tree or wreath at Scottsdale Farms in Alpharetta
Bring a blanket and enjoy an evening hayride with family and friends this Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, at Scottsdale Farms Garden Center, located in Alpharetta. Roast marshmallows at our campfire and view the farm animals in our … [Read more...] about Holiday hayrides are FREE with purchase of a tree or wreath at Scottsdale Farms in Alpharetta
Holidays at Emory Point: FREE cocoa, s’mores, ugly-sweater decorating, caroling, and more this Saturday
Be merry and celebrate the holidays at the Emory Point shopping district! On three separate Saturdays, you can bring the family for a magical morning filled with fun activities like caroling, tabletop s'mores, and a free hot cocoa bar. Get into … [Read more...] about Holidays at Emory Point: FREE cocoa, s’mores, ugly-sweater decorating, caroling, and more this Saturday
LAST CALL to stream Atlanta Ballet’s “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend
UPDATED on 7/3/2020: This performance is available to stream on line through Sunday, July 5th. Watch here On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th you can watch Atlanta Ballet perform Beauty and the Beast. The stream begins at 2 p.m. on … [Read more...] about LAST CALL to stream Atlanta Ballet’s “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend
Resources for Passover 2020: streaming Seder, downloadable Hagaddah, e-cards, and more
Passover 2020 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 8th. With a little planning, you can make it meaningful and memorable during these days of social distancing. Passover commemorates the end of enslavement in Egypt for the Jewish people. It was a … [Read more...] about Resources for Passover 2020: streaming Seder, downloadable Hagaddah, e-cards, and more
Saturday Night Seder stars Josh Groban, Fran Drescher, Jason Alexander, and more
We know you're sheltering in place this Passover. On the fourth night, which isSaturday, April 11th, 2020, you can enjoy a free streaming Passover Seder. Saturday Night Seder will start at 8 p.m. Eastern. A huge number of stars will be … [Read more...] about Saturday Night Seder stars Josh Groban, Fran Drescher, Jason Alexander, and more
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
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: 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 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
FREE: 7th annual “Christmas on the Hill” concert in downtown Atlanta on Dec. 15th
Catch the Christmas spirit! The 7th Annual Christmas on the Hill Concert takes place on Sunday, December 15th, 2019 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome. The concert takes place in downtown Atlanta, at the … [Read more...] about FREE: 7th annual “Christmas on the Hill” concert in downtown Atlanta on Dec. 15th
Free Santa pictures, cookies, and cocoa in Duluth this Saturday
Santa Claus arrives early in Duluth! Join Santa and his elves on Saturday, December 14, 2019 for cookies and cocoa at the Duluth Festival Center. The event is FREE and open to the public. It takes place from 10 a.m. to noon that day, but you must … [Read more...] about Free Santa pictures, cookies, and cocoa in Duluth this Saturday
Marietta Square Christmas Market this Saturday
Holiday shopping is happening on the Marietta Square this December. On Friday nights, December 13th and 20th, you can come to the square for Candlelight Shopping -- an event during which the shops stay open late (5 to 9 p.m.) and you can wander … [Read more...] about Marietta Square Christmas Market this Saturday
FREE: Holiday Sip, Shop, & Stroll in downtown Alpharetta on Dec. 12th
The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Holiday Sip, Shop, & Stroll event throughout the downtown Alpharetta business district. It takes place on Thursday, December 12th, from 4 to 8 p.m. It is FREE to participate. You do NOT need a … [Read more...] about FREE: Holiday Sip, Shop, & Stroll in downtown Alpharetta on Dec. 12th
Lawrenceville’s Hometown Christmas Parade this Saturday
Lawrenceville's Hometown Christmas Parade takes place on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. It will feature Santa Claus, live reindeer, community floats, fun activities and more. Don't miss the chance to visit with Santa at the Historic … [Read more...] about Lawrenceville’s Hometown Christmas Parade this Saturday
Free photos with Santa for people and pets at Park Tavern on December 8th (bring your own camera!)
Santa Claus will be at Park Tavern for a day of family fun on Sunday, December 8th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. You're invited to grab your camera, strike a pose, and snap shots of your self, family, friends, kids, and pets in the … [Read more...] about Free photos with Santa for people and pets at Park Tavern on December 8th (bring your own camera!)
FREE: Alpharetta City Band Holiday Concert this Sunday
Mark your calendars for December 1st, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Alpharetta City Band is presenting its annual concert at the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center, at North Park. Admission is free and all are welcome. Santa will be there to greet … [Read more...] about FREE: Alpharetta City Band Holiday Concert this Sunday
LAST CALL: Half-price tickets for “A Christmas Carol” at the Alliance Theatre this weekend
OffEncore is offering a 50% discount to A Christmas Carol, performed at the Alliance Theatre. Dates are between November 17th and November 24th. The deal price is just $42.50 plus fees, down from $85. Some performances are $35 plus fees, where full … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Half-price tickets for “A Christmas Carol” at the Alliance Theatre this weekend
