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4 Atlanta area museums with FREE admission monthly for Bank of America cardholders

UPDATED on June 30, 2020. The Museums On Us program will resume in August -- with the first free weekend taking place on August 1st and 2nd, for those museums that have re-opened by then. PLEASE verify the event is on before you head to a … [Read more...] about 4 Atlanta area museums with FREE admission monthly for Bank of America cardholders

FREE: “Atlanta from the Ashes” history walking tour around Woodruff Park this Thursday

Updated on 6/30/2020 -- The history tours have resumed! Free tickets are available through the Eventbrite link below. This is a fun thing to do outdoors, and social distancing should be easy. Just bring a mask! Whether you're new to Atlanta or … [Read more...] about FREE: “Atlanta from the Ashes” history walking tour around Woodruff Park this Thursday

27 FREE & CHEAP things to do this weekend, July 3rd to 5th

We're bringing back our weekend list of free things to do -- but for now, it will include both free and cheap activities and events. And many, if not most of them are still virtual events -- although we realize people are getting tired of living … [Read more...] about 27 FREE & CHEAP things to do this weekend, July 3rd to 5th

June in Atlanta: top things to do this month

June is another great month in Atlanta, despite the rising heat. School is out and summer is here. This year is a bit different, because spring was essentially canceled. But outdoor venues and attractions are beginning to re-open, with a few … [Read more...] about June in Atlanta: top things to do this month

How to watch the summer solstice live-stream from Stonehenge in the UK

Watch the summer solstice LIVE from Stonehenge this year, without leaving Atlanta! The prehistoric site is currently closed to the public, but will offer live coverage of sunset and sunrise on its social media channels. Stonehenge is an ancient, … [Read more...] about How to watch the summer solstice live-stream from Stonehenge in the UK

The Atlanta Botanical Garden reopens with safety measures and extended hours

Updated on 6/17/2020 The Atlanta Botanical Garden reopened to the public on May 23, 2020. There will be safety measures in place, and a new system of ticketing with specific entry times. All members who joined or renewed before May 2020 will … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Botanical Garden reopens with safety measures and extended hours

Scenic drives: Explore the South Fulton Scenic Byway in metro Atlanta

Let's face it, there are not a lot of scenic drives near Atlanta. You generally have to spend over an hour in the car heading toward the mountains to find scenic views. And that's what makes the South Fulton Scenic Byway such a hidden … [Read more...] about Scenic drives: Explore the South Fulton Scenic Byway in metro Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta reopens — here’s what you need to know

Updated on 5/17/2020 Zoo Atlanta is once again open for visitors! There are safety measures in place, and certain indoor attractions and rides remain closed. The good news is, if you'd like to visit, prices have dropped a bit to reflect a … [Read more...] about Zoo Atlanta reopens — here’s what you need to know

High Museum of Art will re-open in July, with FREE admission for frontline workers

Updated on 6/2/2020 -- The High Museum of Art will re-open in July. See the info below. The High Museum of Art is one of Atlanta's most popular attractions. It has more than 15,000 works of art in its permanent collection, and sponsors special … [Read more...] about High Museum of Art will re-open in July, with FREE admission for frontline workers

Stone Mountain: What’s open there, plus up to 30% off golf packages

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UPDATE: Stone Mountain Park can be a great place to go for a drive -- it gets you out of the house and keeps the car from sitting too long Only park attractions are closed at this time -- this includes the skyride, scenic railroad, dinosaur … [Read more...] about Stone Mountain: What’s open there, plus up to 30% off golf packages

National Center for Civil and Human Rights: discounts and free admission days

Updated on 6/2/2020 -- The Center for Civil and Human Rights is still closed, with no set date for a reopening. Content below is pre-Covid and will not be accurate. The center is an engaging cultural attraction that connects the American civil … [Read more...] about National Center for Civil and Human Rights: discounts and free admission days

The Blue Star Museum program is CANCELED for 2020

Updated for 2020 The Blue Star Museum program has been suspended for the summer of 2020. It would normally begin in May and run through Labor Day weekend. This is the program's statement, from its website: The National Endowment for the Arts … [Read more...] about The Blue Star Museum program is CANCELED for 2020

Local history centers are collecting stories and items from the pandemic — how to contribute

Like it or not, we are living through history right now. It has been over a hundred years since the world experienced a pandemic of this magnitude. Both the Dekalb History Center and Atlanta History Center are putting together archives from this … [Read more...] about Local history centers are collecting stories and items from the pandemic — how to contribute

Children’s Museum of Atlanta launches online learning program while school is out

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To help you keep your little ones engaged while school is out, the museum has launched a FREE online program called #CMAatHome. Each weekday at 11 a.m., the museum will provide an interactive activity, vocabulary list, song list, or book … [Read more...] about Children’s Museum of Atlanta launches online learning program while school is out

CANCELED: Free tours of the Georgia Governor’s Mansion, Tuesdays thru Thursdays

The tours have been canceled until further notice.  There is info, below, on the virtual tour. People are always looking for free things to do in Atlanta. Here's one that is ALWAYS FREE! Immerse yourself in a little bit of Georgia … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Free tours of the Georgia Governor’s Mansion, Tuesdays thru Thursdays

CLOSED: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) closes doors and postpones all programming

NOTE: MODA will be closed to the public from March 13 to March 27. All special programming will be rescheduled at a later date. Here is the museum's statement: In response to the growing concern surrounding [current events], Museum of Design … [Read more...] about CLOSED: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) closes doors and postpones all programming

CANCELED: Museum Day on April 4th will not take place

NOTE: We received word on 3/12/2020  that Museum Day 2020 is CANCELED. You can see the announcement here. This does not necessarily mean that the museums listed below will be closed at that time -- just that the free-admission event, which … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Museum Day on April 4th will not take place

CANCELED: “Illumine” light show returns to Oakland Cemetery this spring

  Illumine is an annual after-dark arts event that takes place at Oakland Cemetery this spring. If you missed the popular light show last year, you have another chance -- the 2020 event is expanded and better than ever. Illumine is one … [Read more...] about CANCELED: “Illumine” light show returns to Oakland Cemetery this spring

CANCELED: Phoenix Flies Celebration with 200 FREE tours of landmarks & historic sites

This entire series of events has been canceled. Here is the statement from the Atlanta Preservation Center: A Message from The Atlanta Preservation Center: In view of the current public health situation... the Atlanta Preservation Center … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Phoenix Flies Celebration with 200 FREE tours of landmarks & historic sites

LAST CALL: Free Winter Lights exhibition at Woodruff Park ends on 2/29

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 LAST CALL: Free Winter Lights exhibition at Woodruff Park ends on 2/29

FREE: Daffodil Day at Oakland Cemetery on Feb. 29th

  There is no surer sign of spring. It doesn't matter what the calendar says, or how the planets align, or how low the mercury goes. Don't listen to the weatherman -- listen to me. I'm here to tell you that when you see daffodils everywhere … [Read more...] about FREE: Daffodil Day at Oakland Cemetery on Feb. 29th

LAST CALL: snow tubing at Snow Mountain ends this weekend

UPDATED 1/12/20 with new discounts! Want to play in the snow this winter? Snow Mountain runs through February 23, 2020 at Stone Mountain Park -- and is said to be Georgia's largest snow park. Several feet of actual snow are sculpted into lanes … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: snow tubing at Snow Mountain ends this weekend

FREE admission to the Atlanta Botanical Garden thru Sunday, Feb. 16th

From February 12th thru 16th, you can enjoy a rare FREE admission deal at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The garden hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each of these days. Remember, you'll still pay for parking in the deck if you drive. This is not a … [Read more...] about FREE admission to the Atlanta Botanical Garden thru Sunday, Feb. 16th

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