This Saturday, November 25th, 2023, Santa Claus is spreading holiday cheer in downtown Decatur. Santa will set up in the bandstand on the Square, ready to visit with you and pose for photos. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don your most festive … [Read more...] about Santa on the Square: Visit with Santa Claus and take pics for free in downtown Decatur on Saturday
Kids and Family
Avondale Estates hosts a tree lighting celebration on the Town Green on Monday
The city's second annual tree lighting celebration takes place on Monday, November 27th, 2023 on the Town Green. Live entertainment includes a children's choir and Nutcracker performances by ballet students. Hot chocolate will be available. The event … [Read more...] about Avondale Estates hosts a tree lighting celebration on the Town Green on Monday
Free visits with Santa Claus at the Outlet Shoppes in Woodstock on Sundays
The big tree has been lit since Veterans Day at the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta -- and Santa Claus will be hanging out there every Sunday afterward, through December 17, 2023. You'll find Santa at Center Court from 1 to 4 p.m. each Sunday. Put on … [Read more...] about Free visits with Santa Claus at the Outlet Shoppes in Woodstock on Sundays
Doraville winter holiday event — food trucks, free pics with Santa, more
The city of Doraville will host a family-friendly holiday festival on Saturday, December 2 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m. Admission is FREE. There will be food trucks on site. Santa Claus will be available for photos, so bring your camera. As … [Read more...] about Doraville winter holiday event — food trucks, free pics with Santa, more
Regal Cinemas rolls out the new Family Ticket option for extra savings
Regal Cinemas is introducing a new discount, with its Family Ticket option. With this new ticket, adults bringing kids to the movies essentially pay the child rate for their own admission. The special ticket is available for a limited time. We … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas rolls out the new Family Ticket option for extra savings
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 19, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. It is FREE to attend and very family-friendly. Light up Dunwoody will take place at the Shops of Dunwoody, located at 5468 Chamblee Dunwoody … [Read more...] about Light Up Dunwoody: Tree lighting, menorah lighting, free photos with Santa, and more this Sunday
Join in the Dunwoody Community Bike Ride on Sunday, for the last ride of the season
Get out your bike helmets and enjoy a Community Bike Ride in Dunwoody on the third Sunday of each month. The bike rides start in March and go through November in 2023. To participate, meet at Village Burger in Dunwoody (located at 1426 Dunwoody … [Read more...] about Join in the Dunwoody Community Bike Ride on Sunday, for the last ride of the season
Reserve a FREE ticket for Santa’s Arrival at North Point Mall
A special event to welcome Santa Claus to North Point Mall will take place on Saturday, november 18, 2023 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. It is FREE to attend, but you must reserve a free ticket via Eventbrite. The fun takes place in the mall's Center … [Read more...] about Reserve a FREE ticket for Santa’s Arrival at North Point Mall
Kick of the season at the Mall of Georgia: Tree Lighting, free movie, Santa Claus, more this Saturday
The Mall of Georgia will open the holiday season with a spectacular event on Saturday, November 18, 2023. It all takes place in the Village Amphitheatre from 5 to 9 p.m. Kids will enjoy special visits from the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and Papa … [Read more...] about Kick of the season at the Mall of Georgia: Tree Lighting, free movie, Santa Claus, more this Saturday
FREE! “Light the Station” celebration at Atlantic Station this Saturday
Come to Atlantic Station for the lighting of the 50-foot Christmas tree on the Atlantic Green! The annual Light the Station event is back and bigger than ever -- and it's followed by Celebration at the Station, an ongoing nightly event that is sure … [Read more...] about FREE! “Light the Station” celebration at Atlantic Station this Saturday
Lace up your skates — Avalon On Ice opens this weekend!
At Avalon on Ice, you can take advantage of open-air ice skating at Avalon in Alpharetta. The rink was inspired by the famous rink at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Avalon’s ice skating rink is open to the public from November 19, 2023 thru … [Read more...] about Lace up your skates — Avalon On Ice opens this weekend!
FREE! Xfinity Fall Movie Series at The Battery: “Abominable” follows the tree lighting
Enjoy a movie under the stars, now that the cooler fall weather has arrived. The Xfinity Fall Movie Series is FREE to attend. It is taking place at The Battery Atlanta on Friday nights. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Parking is free for the … [Read more...] about FREE! Xfinity Fall Movie Series at The Battery: “Abominable” follows the tree lighting
GPB hosts FREE “Be My Neighbor Day” event for families, on Saturday, Nov. 11th
Georgia Public Broadcasting invites your family to their Be My Neighbor Day event, featuring the popular PBS character Daniel Tiger. It takes place on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is FREE, but you must … [Read more...] about GPB hosts FREE “Be My Neighbor Day” event for families, on Saturday, Nov. 11th
Christmas in Canton: Santa, live reindeer, petting zoo, inflatables, cookie decorating, more
Christmas in Canton, an annual street festival, takes place on Friday, December 8, 2023. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. in the historic downtown area. Activities include a visit with Santa and his reindeer, a petting zoo, face painting, balloon twisting, … [Read more...] about Christmas in Canton: Santa, live reindeer, petting zoo, inflatables, cookie decorating, more
FREE photos with Santa in downtown Canton on Saturdays in December
Have a merry old time in downtown Canton this holiday season! On the first three Saturdays in December, you can put on your most festive outfits, pack your camera, and bring the kids for a FREE visit with Santa. This is a do-it-yourself photo … [Read more...] about FREE photos with Santa in downtown Canton on Saturdays in December
Buford Corn Maze is still open — save $3 with promo code!
-Have some fall fun at Buford Corn Maze -- including the Haunted Forest and Pumpkin Patch! The Buford Corn Maze was named one of the top 25 corn mazes in America by Country Living. This popular attraction is now in its 15th year. … [Read more...] about Buford Corn Maze is still open — save $3 with promo code!
Lanier Islands: Lakeside Lights Spectacular and Snow Island winter fun park
The winter attractions at Lanier Islands are back for the 2023-2024 holiday season! The drive-through light show from years past has been replaced with a walk-through light display known as Lakeside Lights Spectacular. And if you … [Read more...] about Lanier Islands: Lakeside Lights Spectacular and Snow Island winter fun park
Things to do for Halloween in Atlanta: our huge list of spooky fun
What to do for Halloween in Atlanta? This is a list of Halloween activities, organized by date and appearing in chronological order. Of course, you can find these on our main calendar as well, but this listing cuts through the noise and lists only … [Read more...] about Things to do for Halloween in Atlanta: our huge list of spooky fun
40+ Trick-or-Treat (and Trunk-or-Treat) events in Atlanta & suburbs this week
Are you looking for Trick-or-Treat (or Trunk-or-Treat) events in the greater Atlanta area? Here are a bunch of them, starting around October 15th and running all through Halloween night. If you’d rather bring your kids to an organized event, … [Read more...] about 40+ Trick-or-Treat (and Trunk-or-Treat) events in Atlanta & suburbs this week
FREE: Halloween Trail of Tricks-and-Treats in Woodstock on Oct. 31st
Woodstock has transformed its annual Halloween Kids Fest into a new type of event called Halloween Trail of Tricks and Treats. It is FREE to attend and promises fun for all ages. The Trail of Treats takes place on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 5 … [Read more...] about FREE: Halloween Trail of Tricks-and-Treats in Woodstock on Oct. 31st
Chuck E. Cheese’s Boo-tacular: free game play for kids in costume, plus special deals & events
Chuck E. Cheese is bringing back its popular Halloween Boo-tacular celebration for 2023! According to the website, the special events and deals are happening at every location in the U.S. The Boo-tacular takes place from October 2nd to … [Read more...] about Chuck E. Cheese’s Boo-tacular: free game play for kids in costume, plus special deals & events
13 places where kids eat FREE (or cheap) for Halloween (plus a few grown-up deals!)
13 places where kids eat FREE (or cheap) on Halloween weekend 2023 No tricks, just treats at these metro area eateries! You have to feed the kiddos something before they get into the candy, so why not take advantage of a frightfully good … [Read more...] about 13 places where kids eat FREE (or cheap) for Halloween (plus a few grown-up deals!)
Free Halloween activities at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are hosting FREE Halloween events for kids and families once again in 2023. The participating stores in our area are: Bass Pro Shops at 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville Cabela's at 152 Northpoint Parkway … [Read more...] about Free Halloween activities at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
25+ corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hay rides, and fall farm days to enjoy
UPDATED for 2023! Ready for some fall fun? Check out this list of corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides, petting zoos, jumping pillows, and spooky Halloween-themed attractions. These are all destinations and day trips to farms within … [Read more...] about 25+ corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hay rides, and fall farm days to enjoy
The city of South Fulton hosts a Trunk-or-Treat Festival this Saturday
The city of South Fulton will host a Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 1 to 5 p.m. It is FREE to attend and takes place at Welcome All Park. You'll find a game truck, costume contest, best decorated trunk contest, bounce … [Read more...] about The city of South Fulton hosts a Trunk-or-Treat Festival this Saturday
IHOP: Kids get a FREE scary face pancake for a full week leading up to Halloween
For a full week leading up to Halloween, kids 12 and under can receive a FREE Scary Face Pancake, between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. at participating IHOP restaurants. The offer is for dine-in only, when you purchase an adult entree. You can … [Read more...] about IHOP: Kids get a FREE scary face pancake for a full week leading up to Halloween
FREE! Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Lawrenceville Arts Center on Saturday
It’s that time of the year again. Visit the Lawrenceville Arts Center to enjoy this wonderful cultural tradition full of color, music, food, and dance. The Day of the Dead Festival takes place on Saturday, October 28, 2023, beginning … [Read more...] about FREE! Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Lawrenceville Arts Center on Saturday
Have some frightful fun at the annual “Howl on the Green” Halloween celebration in Duluth on Friday
The city of Duluth is hosting its annual Halloween event, Howl on the Green, on Friday, October 27th, 2023. There will be food trucks, costume contests, live music, special activities, trick-or-treating opportunities, and plenty of … [Read more...] about Have some frightful fun at the annual “Howl on the Green” Halloween celebration in Duluth on Friday
Boo Fest: a safe trick-or-treat event on the Lawrenceville Lawn this Friday
The BooFest Treat Trail puts a safe spin on trick-or-treating. Local businesses and organizations will set up booths on the Lawrenceville Lawn, and kids can collect candy from booth to booth. This way, they don't have to cross streets or walk near … [Read more...] about Boo Fest: a safe trick-or-treat event on the Lawrenceville Lawn this Friday
FREE: Trunk-or-Treat at Roswell City Hall this Friday, sponsored by police and firefighters
On Friday, October 27th, 2023, you can bring the kids to a FREE trunk-0r-treat event in front of Roswell City Hall, located at 38 Hill Street. The event takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. This year there will be photo opps, a scavenger hunt, music, … [Read more...] about FREE: Trunk-or-Treat at Roswell City Hall this Friday, sponsored by police and firefighters
FREE Haunted Trail Hike at Henderson Park in Tucker on Friday
The 2023 Haunted Trail Hike takes place at Henderson Park on Friday, October 27th between 4 and 7 p.m. Note that no one will be allowed to enter the trail after 6:3o p.m., for safety reasons, so you can finish before dark. The event … [Read more...] about FREE Haunted Trail Hike at Henderson Park in Tucker on Friday
Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays closes the season with Halloween Truck-or-Treat
Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays closes the season with Truck-or-Treat event for Halloween -- DETAILS BELOW! 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 … [Read more...] about Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays closes the season with Halloween Truck-or-Treat
Monsters & Movies on Main: A safe Halloween event in Lilburn with trick-or-treating and an outdoor film
On October 28th, 2023, the kids can get dressed up in costume and head to downtown Lilburn for a safe, fun, supervised Halloween event. The event takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Start out by trick-or-treating at the businesses that line Main … [Read more...] about Monsters & Movies on Main: A safe Halloween event in Lilburn with trick-or-treating and an outdoor film
FREE: Fall-o-Ween Fest at the Home Depot Backyard on Halloween weekend
Fall-O-Ween is back at the Home Depot Backyard in 2023 with festivities, food, fun, and maybe a few frights. The event is FREE to attend. The event takes place over two days: * Friday, Oct. 27th from 6 to 10 p.m. * Saturday, Oct. … [Read more...] about FREE: Fall-o-Ween Fest at the Home Depot Backyard on Halloween weekend
Gwinnett Stripers host Flick or Treat at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville on Halloween weekend
The Gwinnett Stripers will host Flick or Treat on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Halloween-themed event takes place at Coolray Field, in Lawrenceville. This family-friendly outing includes trick-or-treating on the concourse from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., … [Read more...] about Gwinnett Stripers host Flick or Treat at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville on Halloween weekend
Colony Square hosts a FREE “Little Monsters Bash” after school this Tuesday
Colony Square invites kids and parents to enjoy Colony Kids, a recurring monthly playdate in 2023. Events take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on select Tuesdays, April to October, in The Plaza, which is the green space at Colony Square. NOTE: In 2023, … [Read more...] about Colony Square hosts a FREE “Little Monsters Bash” after school this Tuesday
Trick-or-Treat Week on the Decatur Square, happening Oct. 23rd to 28th
Who says Halloween only has to be one day? The merchants in downtown Decatur have come up with Trick-or-Treat WEEK this year, to spread out the fun. The event is happening from Monday, October 23rd through Saturday, October 28th in … [Read more...] about Trick-or-Treat Week on the Decatur Square, happening Oct. 23rd to 28th
Georgia Apple Festival, plus pick-your-own orchards to visit this fall
It may be too early for colored leaves, but there's another reason to head to the north Georgia mountains -- it's apple picking time! The town of Ellijay in Gilmer County is the center of Georgia’s apple-growing region – it produces 600,000 … [Read more...] about Georgia Apple Festival, plus pick-your-own orchards to visit this fall
Carvin’ in Crabapple: Bring a pumpkin to decorate, plus a Trunk-or-Treat festival with inflatables, games, more
The city of Milton is hosting Halloween festivities on Sunday, October 22, 2023 -- including a pumpkin decorating event and Trunk-or-Treat for the kids. From 2 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 22nd, you can bring your own pumpkin to the Broadwell Pavilion to … [Read more...] about Carvin’ in Crabapple: Bring a pumpkin to decorate, plus a Trunk-or-Treat festival with inflatables, games, more
Dekalb Police host Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween in Decatur; all residents invited!
The DeKalb County Police Department is hosting its third Annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 31, 2023. This FREE event will be held in the Kroger parking lot at 2385 Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. During the event, there will … [Read more...] about Dekalb Police host Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween in Decatur; all residents invited!