Lights of Life is one of the most affordable holiday lights displays around metro Atlanta. The 1.5 mile drive around the Life University campus in Marietta features more than one million lights, arranged to create charming vignettes. The Lights of … [Read more...] about Drive-thru “Lights of Life” holiday display in Marietta is just $10 per car, open dailyl
Attractions & Museums
Red-Hot Holiday Glassblowing demonstration and open house in Decatur
Decatur Glassblowing hosts its Red-Hot Holiday Open House event on Saturday, December 16, 2023 from noon to 5 p.m. Watch live glass-blowing demonstrations, enjoy live music, and snack on light refreshments at this FREE and family-friendly … [Read more...] about Red-Hot Holiday Glassblowing demonstration and open house in Decatur
Walk Through Bethlehem: a free, interactive live nativity experience in Gwinnett County
Come to Simpsonwood Park in Peachtree Corners for an extraordinary stroll through this recreation of a Bethlehem village and live nativity scene -- featuring live animals and actors who capture the atmosphere of biblical times. The event is hosted … [Read more...] about Walk Through Bethlehem: a free, interactive live nativity experience in Gwinnett County
Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens: ticket discounts are available!
Fantasy in Lights is a beloved holiday tradition at Callaway Gardens each year. The spectacular light display opens for the season on November 17, 2023. It runs through January 1, 2024. Fantasy in Lights features over seven miles of lights in … [Read more...] about Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens: ticket discounts are available!
NEW! Enchanted Safari drive-thru animated light show at Six Flags White Water
World of Illumination, the producer of the world's largest animated light show, is unveiling a new holiday drive-thru experience in 2023. Enchanted Safari will take place at Six Flags White Water. The show runs from November 15 thru December 31, … [Read more...] about NEW! Enchanted Safari drive-thru animated light show at Six Flags White Water
FLASH SALE: Save 50% on the Jurassic World immersive exhibit
Jurassic World: The Exhibition is running through mid-December at Pullman Yards. You can watch life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs come to life in this thrilling, 22,000 square-foot experience -- based on the blockbuster film franchise. You'll walk … [Read more...] about FLASH SALE: Save 50% on the Jurassic World immersive exhibit
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
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
HUGE DISCOUNTS for Stone Mountain’s Pumpkin Festival attraction
Light shows aren't just for Christmas anymore! The 2023 Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park has a theme of Play by Day, Glow by Night and it is amazing! See the section below for all the available discounts on this attraction. The … [Read more...] about HUGE DISCOUNTS for Stone Mountain’s Pumpkin Festival attraction
FREE Winter Lights display at Woodruff Park
We don't have info for 2023, but will update if we find out the event is recurring. Woodruff Park will once again host a winter light exhibit. It is FREE and open to the public. The interactive Light + Sound Station is on display at the gazebo … [Read more...] about FREE Winter Lights display at Woodruff Park
Walk with Amal, a 12-foot puppet, as she visits multiple Atlanta locations on her trek around the world
Amal is a 12-foot tall puppet that portrays the character of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child. She's been through dozens of countries on her trek across the world -- and now she's coming to Atlanta. This is an ambitious project, having an … [Read more...] about Walk with Amal, a 12-foot puppet, as she visits multiple Atlanta locations on her trek around the world
FREE! Alpharetta Arts Center hosts its 2023 Family Day — come for fun this Saturday!
You'll have plenty of chances to get artsy in 2023, 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 its 2023 Family Day — come for fun this Saturday!
The best things to do in October, around metro Atlanta
Updated for 2023! If you're looking for things to do in October in Atlanta, this is the right place! We’re highlighting a few activities and events this month, hoping to give you some entertainment ideas. The list will continue to grow … [Read more...] about The best things to do in October, around metro Atlanta
September’s Harvest Moon is also a Super Moon: When and where to view it!
On Thursday, September 28th, the full moon will shine brightly in the Atlanta skies. It will be a Super Moon, which is perfect for amateur sky-gazers to enjoy -- because you can't miss it. A super moon happens when the moon's orbit brings it … [Read more...] about September’s Harvest Moon is also a Super Moon: When and where to view it!
Visit Oakland Cemetery at dusk for The Nightfall Chronicles, an enchanting series of twilight tours
There is something magical about walking through Oakland Cemetery at twilight. After-dark events like Illumine and Capturing the Spirit of Oakland have proved so popular that Oakland Cemetery is launching a new series of twilight tours this … [Read more...] about Visit Oakland Cemetery at dusk for The Nightfall Chronicles, an enchanting series of twilight tours
NEW! The Shine Drive-thru Light Show is open in Gwinnett, at Coolray Field
For info on the 2023 Glow Light Show at Coolray Field, click here. This is a brand new holiday light display in 2022! The Shine Light Show is a drive-thru event that opens at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville on Thursday, November 18, 2022. It … [Read more...] about NEW! The Shine Drive-thru Light Show is open in Gwinnett, at Coolray Field
RSVP for the Historic Trolley Tour in downtown Norcross, happening this Saturday
The city of Norcross brings back the Historic Trolley Tour for a late summer run! The Trolley Tours are on Saturday, September 30th, 2023. There are tours at 10 a.m. and at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 and you must reserve your spot and buy your … [Read more...] about RSVP for the Historic Trolley Tour in downtown Norcross, happening this Saturday
North Georgia State Fair: Ticket discounts and free admission days
FREE admission and $20 unlimited rides on opening day, Thursday, Sept. 21st! Details below. The North Georgia State Fair will return to Marietta in the fall of 2023! It opens on Thursday, September 21st and runs through Sunday, October … [Read more...] about North Georgia State Fair: Ticket discounts and free admission days
FUNBOX, the world’s largest bounce park, opens a Kennesaw location with discounted tickets this weekend
Welcome to FUNBOX, a huge inflatable playground covering 25,000 square feet. Two temporary FUNBOX attractions are scheduled to open in metro Atlanta this September -- one in Gwinnett County and another in Cobb County. Each location will have ten … [Read more...] about FUNBOX, the world’s largest bounce park, opens a Kennesaw location with discounted tickets this weekend
Have a close-up butterfly encounter! Where to see butterflies in Atlanta
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 Have a close-up butterfly encounter! Where to see butterflies in Atlanta
FREE Touch-A-Truck on Thursday at The Avenue West Cobb, with inflatables, food trucks, face painting, more
The FREE Touch-a-Truck event returns to The Avenue West Cobb. This is a family-friendly outing on Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your family and friends to enjoy delicious food trucks as well as exploring the coolest trucks in … [Read more...] about FREE Touch-A-Truck on Thursday at The Avenue West Cobb, with inflatables, food trucks, face painting, more
Tucker Cruise-In is a FREE monthly car show on 2nd Saturdays
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
Always Free: Atlanta Contemporary Art Center hosts several new exhibitions
Atlanta Contemporary is an art center dedicated to advancing contemporary art -- and it features FREE admission every day it is open. To visit for free, all you have to do is register online ahead of time, or register at the door. Your … [Read more...] about Always Free: Atlanta Contemporary Art Center hosts several new exhibitions
Cool off in these FREE Splash Pads, Spraygrounds, & Fountains
The splash pads and spraygrounds in Atlanta are a fun way for kids to cool off and play in the water, without going to a pool. No matter where you live in metro Atlanta, there is most likely a park with a water feature near you -- and most of them … [Read more...] about Cool off in these FREE Splash Pads, Spraygrounds, & Fountains
The iconic Dragon Con Parade is back for Labor Day Weekend 2023!
2015 Dragon Con Parade (photo: 123RF)Dragon Con is back for 2023! The five-day convention and parade have been an annual Labor Day Weekend tradition in Atlanta since 1987 (including that awful summer of 2020, when it was reinvented as a virtual … [Read more...] about The iconic Dragon Con Parade is back for Labor Day Weekend 2023!
Oakland Cemetery’s popular Halloween tour tickets are on sale and going fast — ACT NOW
A rare chance to visit Oakland Cemetery after dusk, in these Halloween tours (tickets on sale now, but will sell out quickly!) The Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours are an annual tradition in Atlanta. And while they take … [Read more...] about Oakland Cemetery’s popular Halloween tour tickets are on sale and going fast — ACT NOW
Free museum admission for active military families this summer, thru 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 this summer, thru the Blue Star Museums program
Hidden Gems: 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 Hidden Gems: Explore the South Fulton Scenic Byway in metro Atlanta
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 10, 2023. 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
Annual Museum Day offers FREE admission to these attractions – reserve a ticket now for Sept. 17th
UPDATE: Smithsonian Magazine has announced it will not hold Museum Day in 2023 at all. Please check back when we update for 2024. You can see the cancellation announcement here Info below the line is from a prior year and is not … [Read more...] about Annual Museum Day offers FREE admission to these attractions – reserve a ticket now for Sept. 17th
Trains, Trains, Trains! Don’t miss this huge model train exhibit at the Southern Museum in Kennesaw
Trains, Trains, Trains! returns to the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in 2023! This is the museum's largest and most popular event of the year. The 2023 display will be the largest one ever, featuring model train displays … [Read more...] about Trains, Trains, Trains! Don’t miss this huge model train exhibit at the Southern Museum in Kennesaw
The best places to see spring flowers in Atlanta — daffodils, tulips, azaleas, cherry trees, and more
Where to see spring flowers near me Where to see spring flowers in Atlanta Metro Atlanta is just gorgeous in the spring! So where and when can you see spring flowers in all their dazzling glory? The earliest daffodils start blooming in … [Read more...] about The best places to see spring flowers in Atlanta — daffodils, tulips, azaleas, cherry trees, and more
Gwinnett County Snowfest is happening this weekend — get the advance purchase discount
Do you want to build a snowman? Then Gwinnett County Snowfest is the place you'll want to be this weekend. This winter-themed event promises to deliver "real snow, real fun" for families and kids. Grab your mittens and head to the Gwinnett … [Read more...] about Gwinnett County Snowfest is happening this weekend — get the advance purchase discount
How (and where) to see the blood moon and lunar eclipse in metro Atlanta on Election Day
If you're up early on Election Day, you can witness a celestial event -- a blood moon and a total lunar eclipse. This is also an exceedingly rare alignment of the eclipsed moon with a U.S. midterm election! The total lunar eclipse will … [Read more...] about How (and where) to see the blood moon and lunar eclipse in metro Atlanta on Election Day
“Victorian Funeral” exhibit at the Root House, with flashlight tours on Friday nights
The Victorian Funeral exhibit is on display at the William Root House, in Marietta, from October 1st through October 29th, 2022. During this time, the rooms inside the Root House will be decorated as they would have been after a Root family member's … [Read more...] about “Victorian Funeral” exhibit at the Root House, with flashlight tours on Friday nights
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!
Skyview Atlanta: Deals and discounts for this downtown attraction
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: “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