Stay busy without depleting your wallet, with our listing of free and cheap events happening around metro Atlanta all weekend long. Make sure to click on each link for details, because some free events require pre-registration. If you don't … [Read more...] about FREE & CHEAP things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend
Attractions & Museums
Visit the Buford Corn Maze and Haunted Forest this fall
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 12th year. The Corn Maze and Haunted Forest have different hours, so you'll have to plan your trip accordingly. And, … [Read more...] about Visit the Buford Corn Maze and Haunted Forest this fall
Thrills and chills at The Village — a NEW outdoor haunted attraction
What’s better than a haunted house for fall fun? A whole haunted village, that's what! The Village is a brand new attraction, taking place on the grounds of the Georgia Renaissance Festival. This is an immersive, outdoor experience that … [Read more...] about Thrills and chills at The Village — a NEW outdoor haunted attraction
Tickets are on sale now for “Garden Lights, Holiday Nights” at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Looking for general info about visiting the Atlanta Botanical Garden this fall? CLICK HERE. The Atlanta Botanical Garden is once again presenting Garden Lights, Holiday Nights for the 2021 holiday season. The nightly capacity for this beloved … [Read more...] about Tickets are on sale now for “Garden Lights, Holiday Nights” at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Visit with the animals at Creekwater Alpaca Farm in Snellville this weekend
This Gwinnett County farm is opening for tours on select weekends, including an Alpac-O-Ween fall festival on Oct. 30th (details below). Come for a visit, and pet and feed Creekwater Farm's 50 alpacas. According to the farm's website, tour … [Read more...] about Visit with the animals at Creekwater Alpaca Farm in Snellville this weekend
25+ corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hay rides, and haunted attractions to enjoy in fall of 2021
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 a 90-minute drive of … [Read more...] about 25+ corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hay rides, and haunted attractions to enjoy in fall of 2021
World of Coca-Cola hosts its first ever Halloween attraction
World of Coca-Cola is mainly a tourist attraction -- but probably every Atlantan should visit at least once. At the downtown attraction, you can view vintage Coke memorabilia, learn about the bottling process, get close to the vault where the … [Read more...] about World of Coca-Cola hosts its first ever Halloween attraction
Free & cheap things to do in metro Atlanta this week
We've brought back our weekly list of things to do -- but for now, it will include both free and cheap activities and events. Make sure to click on each link for details, because some free events require pre-registration. This is being done right … [Read more...] about Free & cheap things to do in metro Atlanta this week
High Museum of Art: FREE admission for Second Sundays this weekend
High Museum of Art: ticket discounts and free admission days 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 exhibits several times a … [Read more...] about High Museum of Art: FREE admission for Second Sundays this weekend
Save up to 60% on an overnight stay at Great Wolf Lodge — dates through December
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If you’d like to make your kids very happy, you could take them to Great Wolf Lodge, which features an indoor water park, with comfortably heated water. An offer from Groupon lets you choose from a number of different types of rooms and suites, with … [Read more...] about Save up to 60% on an overnight stay at Great Wolf Lodge — dates through December
Tucker Cruise-In is a FREE monthly car show — the final event of the season is this weekend
Tucker Cruise In is a meet-and-greet car show that takes place monthly on the second Saturday of the month, from April through October. It takes place along Main Street in Tucker. You'll find a wide variety of cars, including … [Read more...] about Tucker Cruise-In is a FREE monthly car show — the final event of the season is this weekend
FREE walking tour of Stephen Martin Cemetery in Dunwoody (kid-friendly, not scary!)
The Dunwoody Preservation Trust is hosting a FREE tour of Stephen Martin Cemetery. This is a history and storytelling tour, featuring tales of the people who are buried there -- it is not a scary Halloween tour. It is appropriate for families and … [Read more...] about FREE walking tour of Stephen Martin Cemetery in Dunwoody (kid-friendly, not scary!)
Michael C. Carlos Museum: Free Admission Fridays in November
The Michael C. Carlos Museum has the largest collection of ancient art and artifacts in the Southeast -- including objects from ancient Greece, Egypt, Rome, Africa, and the ancient Americas. This is the only place in Atlanta where you can … [Read more...] about Michael C. Carlos Museum: Free Admission Fridays in November
DISCOUNTS for the Pumpkin Festival “Glow by Night” attraction at Stone Mountain Park
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Light shows aren't just for Christmas anymore! The 2021 Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park has a theme of Play by Day, Glow by Night and it looks amazing! The Pumpkin Festival is a special attraction that takes place on Fridays, … [Read more...] about DISCOUNTS for the Pumpkin Festival “Glow by Night” attraction at Stone Mountain Park
FREE Caffeine and Octane car show on Sunday at Perimeter Mall
The Caffeine & Octane car show is back for 2021. The huge car show event takes place at Perimeter Mall and is FREE to attend, either as an exhibitor or spectator. Up to 2,000 cars and trucks are on display on the first Sunday of each month, … [Read more...] about FREE Caffeine and Octane car show on Sunday at Perimeter Mall
4 Atlanta area museums with FREE admission this weekend for Bank of America cardholders
That credit or debit card in your wallet just might gain you FREE admission to popular Atlanta-area attractions once a month, through the Museums On Us program. The qualifying cards include credit/debit cards from Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, … [Read more...] about 4 Atlanta area museums with FREE admission this weekend for Bank of America cardholders
The 2021 North Georgia State Fair: FREE unlimited rides if you get vaccinated at the fair this weekend
The North Georgia State Fair will return to Marietta in the fall of 2021! It opens on Thursday, September 23rd and runs through Sunday, October 3rd. The 2021 Fair promises to be bigger and better than ever -- with live music, two petting barns, … [Read more...] about The 2021 North Georgia State Fair: FREE unlimited rides if you get vaccinated at the fair this weekend
Atlanta Botanical Garden: admission deals and discounts
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
A rare chance to visit Oakland Cemetery after dusk, in these Halloween tours (tickets on sale now)
The Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours are an annual tradition in Atlanta. And while they take place in October, they sell out early nearly every year. The gates of Oakland usually close at dusk -- so the Halloween tours are one of … [Read more...] about A rare chance to visit Oakland Cemetery after dusk, in these Halloween tours (tickets on sale now)
Annual Museum Day offers FREE admission to these Atlanta area attractions – reserve a ticket now for Sept. 18th
Museum Day 2021 will be hosted by Smithsonian magazine on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. This FREE admission day happens every year, typically in September. Around the country, participating museums will provide free admission to anyone holding a … [Read more...] about Annual Museum Day offers FREE admission to these Atlanta area attractions – reserve a ticket now for Sept. 18th
Stone Mountain Park: Lasershow and fireworks on Labor Day Monday
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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 nightly Lasershow runs through August 1st. After that it happens on Saturdays only, from … [Read more...] about Stone Mountain Park: Lasershow and fireworks on Labor Day Monday
LAST CALL: Free museum admission for active military families thru Labor Day
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 LAST CALL: Free museum admission for active military families thru Labor Day
DISCOUNTS: Save up to 30% on tickets to the Illuminarium in Atlanta
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The world's first Illuminarium -- featuring a new kind of immersive experience -- opened in Atlanta on July 1, 2021. The first exhibit there is WILD: A Safari Experience, and tickets are on sale now (see ticket info below). If you haven't … [Read more...] about DISCOUNTS: Save up to 30% on tickets to the Illuminarium in Atlanta
Dragon Con is back for 2021, including the Dragon Con Parade, with many changes this Labor Day Weekend
Dragon Con is back with in-person events in 2021, but there are many changes. The five-day convention and parade have been an annual Labor Day Weekend tradition in Atlanta since 1987. In 2020, it was reinvented as a virtual event. Dragon … [Read more...] about Dragon Con is back for 2021, including the Dragon Con Parade, with many changes this Labor Day Weekend
EXTENDED: Don’t Miss The FRIENDS Experience — it’s “The One in Atlanta” and it’s a ton of fun
Maybe you've heard of The FRIENDS Experience. Now you don't have to travel to NYC, because "The One in Atlanta" will have a limited run at the Perimeter Pointe shopping plaza -- just extended thru September 26th. We attended a media preview of the … [Read more...] about EXTENDED: Don’t Miss The FRIENDS Experience — it’s “The One in Atlanta” and it’s a ton of fun
