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. The event 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 on 2nd Saturdays
Attractions & Museums
25+ corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hay rides, and fall farm days to enjoy
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 fall farm days to enjoy
The North Georgia State Fair at Jim Miller Park in Marietta
The North Georgia State Fair will return to Marietta in the fall of 2022! It opens on Thursday, September 22nd and runs through Sunday, October 2nd. The 2022 Fair promises to be bigger and better than ever -- with live music, petting barns, flower … [Read more...] about The North Georgia State Fair at Jim Miller Park in Marietta
Annual Museum Day offers FREE admission to these attractions – reserve a ticket now for Sept. 17th
Museum Day 2022 will be hosted by Smithsonian magazine on Saturday, September 17th, 2022. 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 attractions – reserve a ticket now for Sept. 17th
FREE open house at the Waffle House Museum — first time since 2019!
In case you didn't know, there's a Waffle House Museum here in the Atlanta metro area! The museum is the site of the very first Waffle House restaurant, which opened in 1955 in Avondale Estates. The Waffle House Museum is well-preserved, … [Read more...] about FREE open house at the Waffle House Museum — first time since 2019!
The iconic Dragon Con Parade is back for Labor Day Weekend 2022!
Dragon Con is back with in-person events in 2022. The five-day convention and parade have been an annual Labor Day Weekend tradition in Atlanta since 1987 (including 2020, when it was reinvented as a virtual event). Dragon Con 2022 runs … [Read more...] about The iconic Dragon Con Parade is back for Labor Day Weekend 2022!
Save the date: Dunwoody Nature Center’s annual Butterfly Experience
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 Save the date: Dunwoody Nature Center’s annual Butterfly Experience
Michael C. Carlos Museum: Enjoy FREE admission this Sunday
Carlos Museum free admission days and ticket discounts 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 … [Read more...] about Michael C. Carlos Museum: Enjoy FREE admission this Sunday
Free museum admission for active military families thru Labor Day, with 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 thru Labor Day, with the Blue Star Museums program
Oakland Cemetery: The popular Halloween tour tickets are on sale now
A rare chance to visit Oakland Cemetery after dusk, in these Halloween tours (tickets on sale now) NOTE: There are still a few tickets left in some time slots -- but not many, so hurry! When you visit the ticketing page, you'll do a lot of … [Read more...] about Oakland Cemetery: The popular Halloween tour tickets are on sale now
Skyview Atlanta: Deals and discounts for this downtown attraction
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Skyview Atlanta, our iconic downtown Ferris wheel, has announced its annual Birthday Bash event, to celebrate its 9th year in downtown Atlanta. The event takes placed on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first 50 people to … [Read more...] about Skyview Atlanta: Deals and discounts for this downtown attraction
FREE: Party with the Past is back, presented by the Atlanta History Center this Thursday
When it comes to fun-and-free events, Party with the Past is an Editor's Pick here at Atlanta on the Cheap. This brilliant program connects the community to the historic locations all around us. The event was on hiatus for the past two years, but … [Read more...] about FREE: Party with the Past is back, presented by the Atlanta History Center this Thursday
FREE! Alpharetta Arts Center hosts “Juneteenth: What Freedom Means to Me” art exhibit + public receptions
You'll have plenty of chances to get artsy in 2022, with a series of FREE exhibits hosted by the Alpharetta Arts Center. Each rotating gallery exhibit has a limited run, but we'll remind you before each one opens. (Sign up for our free daily … [Read more...] about FREE! Alpharetta Arts Center hosts “Juneteenth: What Freedom Means to Me” art exhibit + public receptions
FREE admission day & Juneteenth program at the William Root House in Marietta
The William Root House, a historic landmark in Cobb County, will host a FREE admission day with a Juneteenth program on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Schedule of events: 10:15am - Guided tour of the William Root … [Read more...] about FREE admission day & Juneteenth program at the William Root House in Marietta
Stone Mountain Park: Lasershow and fireworks for four days over Memorial Day Weekend
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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 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: Lasershow and fireworks for four days over Memorial Day Weekend
The “Illumine” light show returns to Oakland Cemetery this week – save $5 on advance tickets
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 2022 event is expanded and better than ever. It happens on … [Read more...] about The “Illumine” light show returns to Oakland Cemetery this week – save $5 on advance tickets
The Phoenix Flies Celebration is back in 2022 with 100+ FREE tours of landmarks & historic sites
The Phoenix Flies Celebration of Atlanta's historic sites returns in 2022 for its 19th year! If you're unfamiliar with this amazing event, now is the time to check it out! From March 5th through 27th, Phoenix Flies will feature 100+ FREE … [Read more...] about The Phoenix Flies Celebration is back in 2022 with 100+ FREE tours of landmarks & historic sites
Atlanta History Center: free admission days and ticket discounts
Want to visit the Atlanta History Center? Here's what you need to know to plan your trip -- including a list of free days and current discounts, below. Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission prices Atlanta … [Read more...] about Atlanta History Center: free admission days and ticket discounts
National Center for Civil and Human Rights: FREE admission days and discounts
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is an engaging cultural attraction that connects the American civil rights movement to the current global human rights movement. Exhibits use powerful imagery, historic artifacts, and compelling … [Read more...] about National Center for Civil and Human Rights: FREE admission days and discounts
FREE: Daffodil Day at Oakland Cemetery puts thousands of blooms on display
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 puts thousands of blooms on display
The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta: admission deals & ticket discounts
The Georgia Aquarium is a popular destination. It opened to the public in November of 2005, and over one million visitors toured the new attraction within the first 100 days. You'll want to browse all the available discounts below -- because … [Read more...] about The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta: admission deals & ticket discounts
FREE lantern shows, Lion Dance, & a 90-foot dragon at Atlantic Station for Lunar New Year
Atlantic Station honors the Year of the Tiger with these FREE Lunar New Year festivities! Chinese New Year is also known as Lunar New Year, because it celebrates the beginning of a new year, as based on the traditional lunar calendar. It's one … [Read more...] about FREE lantern shows, Lion Dance, & a 90-foot dragon at Atlantic Station for Lunar New Year
Things to do for Black History Month in metro Atlanta in 2022
Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout the metro Atlanta area with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures, film, and much more. It's nearly impossible to talk about black history in America … [Read more...] about Things to do for Black History Month in metro Atlanta in 2022
FREE: “Atlanta from the Ashes” history walking tour around Woodruff Park
UPDATED on 3/3/2022 -- Apparently the free tours have been suspended. They no longer appear on the Woodruff Park or downtown events calendars. We suspect the turnout was just too low during the pandemic, and we hope these wonderful FREE tours will … [Read more...] about FREE: “Atlanta from the Ashes” history walking tour around Woodruff Park
FREE storytelling tour of Norcross City Cemetery this Sunday
Come out and explore! You can join a FREE tour of the Norcross City Cemetery on Sunday, February 6, 2022, starting at 2 p.m. Local historian Gene Ramsay, from the Gwinnett Historical Society, will lead the tour. Gene will talk about interesting … [Read more...] about FREE storytelling tour of Norcross City Cemetery this Sunday
