The Atlanta On The Cheap Events Calendar
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But events change. Bargains sell out. Weather is unpredictable. Special offers may vary by location. And many venues reserve the right to change hours and prices without notice.
Sometimes, we may even make a mistake in a calendar listing.
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Friday, December 19, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREE fries at McDonalds with $1 purchase | All Day | FREE | |
| Fish Fry Friday at Red Lobster | All Day | $12.00 | |
| Santa's Post Office: free DIY photos with Santa (click for daily hours) | FREE | The Battery | |
| Flying Biscuit Cafe: Kids eat FREE (click for locations) | 7:00 am to 2:00 pm | Multiple Locations | |
| Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Bass Pro Shops (Acworth + Kennesaw locations) |
| Atlanta Christkindl Market | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lawrenceville Lawn |
| FREE contemporary art exhibits | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown) |
| Online registration opens for FREE ranger-led walks and events at Mason Mill Park | 12:00 pm | ||
| Public observatory viewing | 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Fernbank Science Center & Planetarium / Observatory |
| "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with live shadow cast | 11:00 pm | $15.00 | Plaza Theatre (midtown) |
Saturday, December 20, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa's Post Office: free DIY photos with Santa (click for daily hours) | FREE | The Battery | |
| Community Board Game Night | FREE | Donaldson-Bannister Farm (Dunwoody) | |
| Marietta Square Artisan Market | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Marietta Square |
| Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Bass Pro Shops (Acworth + Kennesaw locations) |
| Family Fun Day at Marietta History Center | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Marietta History Center |
| Free pics with Santa for Nordstrom cardholders, at Phipps Plaza and Perimeter Mall (reserve a time slot or do a walk-up) | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Multiple Locations |
| Atlanta Christkindl Market | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lawrenceville Lawn |
| Red Hot Holiday Open House at Decatur Glassblowing | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Decatur Glassblowing |
| FREE contemporary art exhibits | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown) |
Sunday, December 21, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa's Post Office: free DIY photos with Santa (click for daily hours) | FREE | The Battery | |
| Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Bass Pro Shops (Acworth + Kennesaw locations) |
| Free pics with Santa for Nordstrom cardholders, at Phipps Plaza and Perimeter Mall (reserve a time slot or do a walk-up) | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Multiple Locations |
| Atlanta Christkindl Market | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Lawrenceville Lawn |
| FREE contemporary art exhibits | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown) |
| FREE: Drag Bingo at Politan Row food hall, in Colony Square | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Colony Square |
| Karaoke Night at Atkins Park in Smyrna | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Atkins Park Bar (Smyrna) |
Monday, December 22, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endless Shrimp Mondays at Red Lobster | All Day | $18.00 | |
| Cicis Pizza all-you-can-eat buffet for $5.99 with coupon | All Day | Discounted | |
| Santa's Post Office: free DIY photos with Santa (click for daily hours) | FREE | The Battery | |
| Flying Biscuit Cafe: Kids eat FREE (click for locations) | 7:00 am to 2:00 pm | Multiple Locations | |
| Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Bass Pro Shops (Acworth + Kennesaw locations) |
| FREE Movie Mondays: Afternoon matinee | 1:30 pm | FREE | Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center |
| FREE Movie Mondays: Evening show | 6:30 pm | FREE | Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center |
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicis Pizza all-you-can-eat buffet for $5.99 with coupon | All Day | Discounted | |
| Mellow Mushroom: 10% off for Take Out Tuesday | |||
| Santa's Post Office: free DIY photos with Santa (click for daily hours) | FREE | The Battery | |
| Red Lobster: Kids-eat-free Tuesdays | FREE | ||
| AMC Theatres: 50% off ticket prices on Tuesdays and Wednesdays | Discounted | Multiple Locations | |
| Flying Biscuit Cafe: Kids eat FREE (click for locations) | 7:00 am to 2:00 pm | Multiple Locations | |
| Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Bass Pro Shops (Acworth + Kennesaw locations) |
| FREE contemporary art exhibits | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown) |
| Taco Tuesdays at Del Taco: 3 ground beef tacos for $1.49 | 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm | ||
| Half-price cheeseburgers at Sonic Drive-In | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Discounted | |
| Dirty South TRIVIA night | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Wild Heaven Beer (West End location) |
