The Atlanta Botanical Garden reopened to the public last May. There are safety measures in place, and a new system of ticketing with specific entry times. All members who joined or renewed before May 2020 will automatically receive two additional … [Read more...] about Atlanta Botanical Garden: admission deals and discounts
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The best National Parks near Atlanta: 2021 FREE entrance days
Which National Parks are close to Atlanta? In this post you'll find a complete list of National Parks in Georgia, as well as Georgia's National Heritage Areas, with a spotlight on those within an easy drive from Atlanta. For info on the current … [Read more...] about The best National Parks near Atlanta: 2021 FREE entrance days
FREE Halloween Movie Night in downtown Cartersville
The City of Cartersville presents Halloween Movie Night on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Admission is FREE. The Disney movie Coco will be playing on the big screen. Showtime is around 7 p.m. The event takes place at Friendship Plaza, … [Read more...] about FREE Halloween Movie Night in downtown Cartersville
Trunk-or-Treat at Harmony Grove Methodist Church in Lilburn
We have to assume this event will not take place in 2021. For this year's scheduled Halloween happenings, click here. Info below the line is from a prior year and is not current. Come one, come all to Harmony Grove Methodist Church's … [Read more...] about Trunk-or-Treat at Harmony Grove Methodist Church in Lilburn
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
Boo Bash & mall-wide trick-or-treating at Town Center at Cobb
Town Center at Cobb will host mall-wide trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is FREE. Just come in costume and bring your treat bag! Look for signs in the store windows that indicate a retailer is … [Read more...] about Boo Bash & mall-wide trick-or-treating at Town Center at Cobb
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
Grant Park Halloween Lantern Parade
Updated for 2021 -- We assume this event is not happening in 2021. Check out our huge list of 2021 Halloween happenings Info below the line is from a previous year and is not current. We'll update in 2022 when we hope the parade will … [Read more...] about Grant Park Halloween Lantern Parade
Steak ‘n Shake offers FREE shake for kids in costume on Halloween
NOTE: We have not yet confirmed this offer for 2021 -- please check back. The info below is from a previous year. If you plan to skip traditional trick-or-treating this year, here's an option from Steak 'n Shake. Kids under the age of … [Read more...] about Steak ‘n Shake offers FREE shake for kids in costume on Halloween
FREE: “Boos and Boogie” Halloween celebration at Atlantic Station
We have not yet confirmed that this event is happening again in 2021 -- please check back! Info below is from last year. Get in the spooky spirit! Atlantic Station kicks off Halloween weekend on Friday, October 30th with Boos and Boogie. … [Read more...] about FREE: “Boos and Boogie” Halloween celebration at Atlantic Station
Disney On Ice is coming this September to State Farm Arena
Disney On Ice is coming to Atlanta in September! WHERE: State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr Atlanta, GA 30303 WHEN: Thursday, September 23 at 7:30pm Friday, September 24 at 10:30am Friday, September 24 at 7:30pm Saturday, … [Read more...] about Disney On Ice is coming this September to State Farm Arena
Edgewood Saturday Street Market features pop-up vendors, Kids Korner, food, and more
This family-friendly street market takes place on Saturday evenings, along Edgewood Avenue in southeast Atlanta. Hours are 7 to 11 p.m. and the event is scheduled every Saturday through October 30, 2021. The Edgewood Street Market takes … [Read more...] about Edgewood Saturday Street Market features pop-up vendors, Kids Korner, food, and more
Monster Jam comes to Gas South Arena in Duluth, Sept. 10th to 12th
Monster Jam returns for a high-octane weekend at Gas South Arena in Duluth, from Friday, September 10th thru Sunday, September 12th. We're giving away a family pack of 4 tickets for the opening night event -- and the details on how to enter are … [Read more...] about Monster Jam comes to Gas South Arena in Duluth, Sept. 10th to 12th
LAST CALL for Jurassic Quest discounts at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds this weekend
Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru is happening this month at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds -- and we have some discounts for you! The family-friendly drive-thru event opens on Friday, August 13th and runs through Sunday, August 22nd. The adventure is … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for Jurassic Quest discounts at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds this weekend
Dino Stroll takes you back to the Mesozoic Era, at the Cobb Galleria this weekend only
Come to the Cobb Galleria this weekend for Dino Stroll -- the only walk-thru tour that lets get up close to realistic, life-size dinosaurs. During Dino Stroll, the Cobb Galleria Centre will be transformed into the Mesozoic Era with creatures … [Read more...] about Dino Stroll takes you back to the Mesozoic Era, at the Cobb Galleria this weekend only
Ibotta gives away totally FREE back-to-school supplies — here’s how to claim the offer
School is starting soon, and that means finding the best deal on school supplies. How about free? Thanks to Ibotta, families can get some much needed school supplies completely FREE. Ibotta is providing millions of children in America with … [Read more...] about Ibotta gives away totally FREE back-to-school supplies — here’s how to claim the offer
LAST CALL: Get up to $15 OFF on circus tickets this Sunday
Circus Vazquez is in town from July 9th through the 25th. The tents are up in the Plaza Fiesta parking lot in Brookhaven, and the circus features performers from around the world. Thanks to a deal from Certifikids, you can save big on circus … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Get up to $15 OFF on circus tickets this Sunday
FREE Back-to-School Bash at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody this weekend
Come to the Brook Run Park playground this Saturday for a Back-to-School Bash. The event takes place on Saturday, July 24th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brook Run Park is located at: 4770 North Peachtree Road Dunwoody, Georgia 30338 Enjoy … [Read more...] about FREE Back-to-School Bash at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody this weekend
FREE: Back-to-School Bash at Goldfish Swim School in Roswell this Saturday
The Goldfish Swim School location at Roswell Village is hosting a FREE back-to-school bash this weekend. The event will take place outdoors in the parking lot. It is open to the community and you do not need to be a Goldfish member to … [Read more...] about FREE: Back-to-School Bash at Goldfish Swim School in Roswell this Saturday
FREE: “Pops with a Cop” community event at the Inman Park MARTA Station this Saturday
The MARTA Police and King of Pops are hosting a FREE community event this Saturday, June 26, 2021. It takes place at the Inman Park MARTA Station from noon to 3 p.m. You can expect music, raffles, and free frozen treats from King of Pops at … [Read more...] about FREE: “Pops with a Cop” community event at the Inman Park MARTA Station this Saturday
Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie at Avenue East Cobb: “Scoob” this Thursday
The Avenue East Cobb is hosting an outdoor summer movie series in 2021. It is currently scheduled for the last Thursday of each month, from April through August. We'll post film titles as soon as the info becomes available. UPDATE: No ticket or … [Read more...] about Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie at Avenue East Cobb: “Scoob” this Thursday
FREE “Gone Fishing” catch-and-release event for kids at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s this weekend
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are hosting FREE fishing activities for kids on June 12th and 13th, and again the following weekend on June 19th and 20th. The events take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Gone Fishing will feature … [Read more...] about FREE “Gone Fishing” catch-and-release event for kids at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s this weekend
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
Dunwoody’s Spring Fling is a limited capacity event – tickets are still available
Spring Fling: Fun at the Farm is a new event for 2021. It will take the place of Dunwoody's Lemonade Days spring festival, which is postponed until August this year. The Spring Fling takes place at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm, rain or shine, on … [Read more...] about Dunwoody’s Spring Fling is a limited capacity event – tickets are still available
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
FREE: Palm Funday Easter Egg Hunt in Alpharetta on Saturday (preregister online)
Updated on 3/28/2021 -- due to stormy weather, this event has been rescheduled from Sunday, March 28th to Saturday, April 3rd. You can see the reschedule announcement on Facebook. When: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Stonecreek … [Read more...] about FREE: Palm Funday Easter Egg Hunt in Alpharetta on Saturday (preregister online)
FREE Easter egg hunt at Gwinnett Hall Baptist Church in Lawrenceville
When: Saturday, March 27, 2021 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Gwinnett Hall Baptist Church 1868 Azalea Dr Lawrenceville, GA 30043 What: Annual Easter Egg Hunt, open to the community. Over 4000 eggs for grabs. Bring your own … [Read more...] about FREE Easter egg hunt at Gwinnett Hall Baptist Church in Lawrenceville
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
LAST CALL: Kids eat totally FREE at Boston Market thru March 31st
If you're a parent, you know how much money you can save through kids-eat-free offers. However, there’s always the fine print — and usually it's the requirement that you must purchase an adult entrée to get the free kids … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Kids eat totally FREE at Boston Market thru March 31st
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
MODA: Museum of Design Atlanta
On the second Sunday of most months, you can get FREE admission to MODA, the Museum of Design Atlanta. The event was previously known as Family Free Day, but has been rechristened as Design Club Day. While admission and special programming are free, … [Read more...] about MODA: Museum of Design Atlanta
4 FREE and family-friendly things to do for St. Patrick’s Day
No matter what your heritage, everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day! The March holiday is known for parades, shamrocks, leprechauns, and the wearin' o' the green. It's also known for green beer, Irish whiskey, and drunken … [Read more...] about 4 FREE and family-friendly things to do for St. Patrick’s Day
Center for Puppetry Arts: participate in puppet shows and workshops via Zoom
You can enjoy online experiences with the Center for Puppetry Arts, even while it is closed for live puppet theater. Here's an overview of what the Center is offering, to keep kids and families entertained. Upcoming programs include: Music, … [Read more...] about Center for Puppetry Arts: participate in puppet shows and workshops via Zoom
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
Drive-In Christmas Laser Show at Sam Smith Park in Cartersville this week
Move over Stone Mountain, you have competition! The Christmas Laser Light Show comes to the Sam Smith Park in Cartersville this week. This drive-in laser show will run nightly from Thursday, December 3rd though Sunday, December 6th, … [Read more...] about Drive-In Christmas Laser Show at Sam Smith Park in Cartersville this week
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
Trick-or-treating at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary, in Lilburn
Spend an October day outdoors, enjoying a walk in nature and seeing some wildlife. Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary invites you to visit for special Halloween activities. These events are both FREE with a paid admission. First up -- a Halloween … [Read more...] about Trick-or-treating at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary, in Lilburn
Walmart hosts no-contact trick-or-treating in Atlanta, Roswell, Morrow, Stockbrige, and Cumming
Walmart is offering safer Halloween experiences this fall. Some are virtual and others are low-contact events held at select Walmart Supercenter stores, in the parking lot. All are FREE to participate in. The first is Halloween Camp. This is … [Read more...] about Walmart hosts no-contact trick-or-treating in Atlanta, Roswell, Morrow, Stockbrige, and Cumming
King of Pops hosts a fall festival on the farm this weekend
King of Pops is hosting an old-fashioned day outdoors at King of Pops' farm, known as King of Crops. Admission is $10 per person. The price includes a frozen pop, self-guided farm tour, bonfire, and games. You'll be able to … [Read more...] about King of Pops hosts a fall festival on the farm this weekend
Discounts for Monster Mini Golf in Marietta
Monster Mini Golf is an indoor mini golf course, featuring 18-holes that are black-lit and decorated with eerie luminous murals, large monsters, animated props, and music. Just in time for Halloween, there is a Groupon deal that allows you to save … [Read more...] about Discounts for Monster Mini Golf in Marietta