Creekwater Alpaca Farm in Gwinnett County is opening for tours on most weekends. Come for a visit, and pet and feed Creekwater Farm's 50 alpacas. According to the farm's website, tour groups are limited to around 10 people and happen at an easy … [Read more...] about Take a tour of Creekwater Alpaca Farm in Snellville this weekend
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LAST CHANCE to make merry at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, closing this Sundayt
Eat, drink, and be merry at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, returning to Fairburn, GA, from Saturday, April 15th to Sunday, June 4th in 2023. This is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Atlanta. The festival is open on Saturdays and … [Read more...] about LAST CHANCE to make merry at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, closing this Sundayt
Michael’s hosts FREE “Sunday Makebreak” craft-making events at local stores
Get crafty at Michael's, with a series of FREE Sunday Makebreak craft-making events. The fun events let you get creative at any participating Michael's location. The weekly craft events take place on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Craft kits are … [Read more...] about Michael’s hosts FREE “Sunday Makebreak” craft-making events at local stores
Where to see butterflies in Atlanta: festivals and up-close butterfly encounters
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 Where to see butterflies in Atlanta: festivals and up-close butterfly encounters
The best FREE outdoor movie series in Atlanta — enjoy a night under a stars!
What better way to spend a warm summer evening than under the stars, watching a film on a giant screen? We've updated our movie list for 2023, and the list grows every day, so bookmark it and check back. This is a complete listing of FREE films … [Read more...] about The best FREE outdoor movie series in Atlanta — enjoy a night under a stars!
Free museum admission for active military families this summer, thru the Blue Star Museums program
Through the Blue Star Museums program, families of active military members can enjoy FREE admission at over 2,000 venues nationwide -- including 14 in the Atlanta metro area. The program is made possible through collaboration with the National … [Read more...] about Free museum admission for active military families this summer, thru the Blue Star Museums program
FREE outdoor movies on the Peachtree Corners Green: “Soul” is up next
Peachtree Corners is once again hosting its summer Flicks on the Green series in 2023. This is a FREE movie series that features iconic movies. See the film schedule below for titles. There is also a Sports on the Screen watch party series -- … [Read more...] about FREE outdoor movies on the Peachtree Corners Green: “Soul” is up next
FREE outdoor movie series at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw this summer
The Outdoor Movie Series in Kennesaw is back for the 2023 summer season! Movies take place on select Saturdays in the months of May, June, and July. The movies are shown on a giant screen at Swift-Cantrell Park, after sundown. You're welcome to … [Read more...] about FREE outdoor movie series at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw this summer
FREE: Movies on the Lawn at Uptown, with pre-show activities
Movie buffs, grab your popcorn! Uptown Atlanta is launching a summer movie series, to take place weekly outdoors at Uptown, the mixed use destination around the Lindbergh MARTA station. (Formerly known as Lindbergh City Center.) The … [Read more...] about FREE: Movies on the Lawn at Uptown, with pre-show activities
Smyrna Food Truck Tuesdays features live music
Smyrna Food Truck Tuesdays is back for the 2023 season. The events take place at Taylor-Brawner Park between 5 and 9 p.m. on Tuesday nights, from May to September. Taylor-Brawner Park is located at 3180 Atlanta Road in Smyrna. The food … [Read more...] about Smyrna Food Truck Tuesdays features live music
Dunwoody First Friday Pics in the Park — “Shang-Chi” is playing next, with FREE popcorn
Come to Pernoshal Park in Dunwoody for a FREE family feature film. The outdoor movies take place on first Fridays of the month, from June through August. The movie starts around 9 p.m. There will be FREE popcorn and candy, while supplies … [Read more...] about Dunwoody First Friday Pics in the Park — “Shang-Chi” is playing next, with FREE popcorn
FREE! Thursday Movies on the Square outdoor film series at Colony Square: “Finding Nemo” is up next
Head to midtown Atlanta for Movies On The Square, happening on select Thursdays each month from April to October in 2023. Kick back and relax to film classics on the jumbo screen, starting at 7 p.m. in The Plaza at Colony Square. Seating is … [Read more...] about FREE! Thursday Movies on the Square outdoor film series at Colony Square: “Finding Nemo” is up next
Newtown Park in Johns Creek: FREE outdoor concerts, movies, and food trucks
This summer, there are many FREE and family-friendly events happening at Newtown Park, in Johns Creek, including family-friendly movies and live music. There will be food trucks on site at most events. You can also pack a a picnic meal -- … [Read more...] about Newtown Park in Johns Creek: FREE outdoor concerts, movies, and food trucks
Feature Fridays: FREE outdoor movies and food trucks in downtown Lawrenceville
Head to Lawrenceville Lawn this summer for outdoor movies and food trucks on select Friday nights. Movies start at 7 p.m. They are all rated either PG or PG-13. Lawrenceville Lawn is a downtown city park located at 210 Luckie Street in … [Read more...] about Feature Fridays: FREE outdoor movies and food trucks in downtown Lawrenceville
Stone Mountain Park: ticket discounts and parking deals
Stone Mountain is never a cheap proposition for families. Whenever there are ways to save on parking or all-attractions passes, we'll let you know here. The daily parking fee alone is $20 per car, so often it's worth it to pay $40 for the annual … [Read more...] about Stone Mountain Park: ticket discounts and parking deals
Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays returns to Brook Run Park this week!
You won't have to cook on Thursday nights for the rest of the summer, unless you want to. Instead, you can head over to Brook Run Park for Dunwoody's food truck rally. 2023 is the tenth season! The weekly event launches on Thursday, April 27, 2023 … [Read more...] about Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays returns to Brook Run Park this week!
FREE: Alpharetta Arts Streetfest is back for Memorial Day Weekend
Spring festivals in Atlanta, things to do in Alpharetta Dedicate part of your Memorial Day Weekend to the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest! The two-day event takes place at Wills Park on Saturday, May 27th and Sunday, May 28th, 2023. Admission is … [Read more...] about FREE: Alpharetta Arts Streetfest is back for Memorial Day Weekend
Mall of Georgia hosts Movies Under the Stars on select Saturdays — “Moana” is up next
It's family fun time at the Mall of Georgia this summer. On select Saturday nights, you can bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a FREE outdoor movie on the giant screen. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and may include family-friendly … [Read more...] about Mall of Georgia hosts Movies Under the Stars on select Saturdays — “Moana” is up next
FREE! The Norcross Summer Concert launches this Friday, with live music by Credence Revived
The 2023 Norcross Summer Concert series takes place in Thrasher Park, in downtown Norcross, once again this year. The full musical line-up is listed below. Enjoy the sweet sounds of summer in this FREE concert series, happening on select Friday … [Read more...] about FREE! The Norcross Summer Concert launches this Friday, with live music by Credence Revived
Brookhaven Food Truck Wednesdays returns to Blackburn Park this week
Brookhaven Food Truck Wednesdays is back for the 2023 season! This year, it is a monthly (rather than weekly) event, taking place on the fourth Wednesday of each month, from April through October. The location is the north end of Blackburn Park, … [Read more...] about Brookhaven Food Truck Wednesdays returns to Blackburn Park this week
4th of July fireworks around Atlanta — plus weekend concerts, celebrations, parades, more
Where to see fireworks in metro Atlanta for the 4th of July, 2023 Searching for fireworks in or around Atlanta in 2023? Plan your Fourth of July holiday with this list of free and cheap July 4th events. These events include fireworks, parades, … [Read more...] about 4th of July fireworks around Atlanta — plus weekend concerts, celebrations, parades, more
FREE at Avalon: Little Acorns playtime fun for preschoolers on select Tuesdays
Bring your pre-school aged tots to Little Acorns for FREE playtime fun in the Avalon Plaza. Weekly surprises will range from face painting to storytellers, as well as visits from favorite characters and more. Note that this is an outdoor event, so … [Read more...] about FREE at Avalon: Little Acorns playtime fun for preschoolers on select Tuesdays
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Kids eat FREE on Sundays
Moe’s Southwest Grill has announced the launch of their first-ever national Kids Eat Free program! Through this program, participating Moe's locations will offer free meals for children under the age of 12 on Sundays, when you purchase … [Read more...] about Moe’s Southwest Grill: Kids eat FREE on Sundays
Marietta History Center hosts FREE family fun days on third Saturdays
The Marietta History Center hosts a Family Fun Day on the third Saturday of each month. The events are FREE and you are welcome to pop in for various activities. This appears to be an open-house type event during the Center's open hours, which are … [Read more...] about Marietta History Center hosts FREE family fun days on third Saturdays
LAST Call! The Tot Time And You program at Wills Park Rec Center ends this Friday
Tot Time and You is a FREE program for kids age 1 to 4 and their caretakers. It takes place on the first four Fridays of each month, through May 19, 2023. The program allows toddlers to experience the world around them through activities that … [Read more...] about LAST Call! The Tot Time And You program at Wills Park Rec Center ends this Friday