The Atlanta On The Cheap Events Calendar
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tot Spot activities for pre-K | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Atlantic Station |
| FREE contemporary art exhibits | 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown) |
| FREE Family Thursday event at Booth Museum | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Booth Western Art Museum (Cartersville) |
| Lilburn Days of Play: games & activities on the lawn | 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Lilburn City Park |
| Taste of Alpharetta (free admission, pay for tasting tickets) | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Alpharetta business district |
| Weekly Group Run / Walk | 6:30 pm | FREE | Gate City Brewing Company (Roswell) |
| Public observatory viewing | 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Fernbank Science Center & Planetarium / Observatory |
Friday, May 15, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Fry Friday at Red Lobster | All Day | $12.00 | |
| L&L Hawaiian BBQ: Aloha Friday BOGO plates | Multiple Locations | ||
| Tasting at Ten: Free coffee tasting event | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Counter Culture Coffee (Atlanta) |
| Online registration opens for FREE ranger-led walks and events at Mason Mill Park | 12:00 pm | ||
| Marietta Greek Festival | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church |
| Friday Night Live concert series | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Atlantic Station | |
| 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, May 16, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta Square Artisan Market | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Marietta Square |
| Lowe's DIY workshop for kids (register online for a class) | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Multiple Locations |
| Marietta Greek Festival | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church |
| Family Fun Day at Marietta History Center | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Marietta History Center |
| Virginia Highland PorchFest | 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Virginia Highland neighborhood (multple spots) |
| Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes | 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | |
| Hapeville History Walking Tour | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Hapeville Depot Museum |
| Community Board Game Night | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Donaldson-Bannister Farm (Dunwoody) |
Sunday, May 17, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta Greek Festival | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church |
| 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, May 18, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endless Shrimp Mondays at Red Lobster | All Day | $18.00 | |
| FREE yoga at The Battery | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | The Battery |
