The Atlanta On The Cheap Events Calendar
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We're as excited as you are when we find a great event or deal!
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.
Please, verify all deals and events before you go. We don't want you to be disappointed!
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steak and Lobster Wednesday at Red Lobster | All Day | $23.00 | |
| 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) |
| Guided Group walk in a Tucker park (click for location) | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | rotating locations – click for details |
Thursday, November 13, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks: get a free reusable cup with purchase of a holiday beverage | All Day | FREE | |
| 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 8:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown) |
| Taco Thursdays at Del Taco: 3 grilled chicken tacos for $2.49 | 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Multiple Locations | |
| Throwback Thursdays concert series | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | The Battery |
| 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 |
| FREE Open SKate Night (bring your own roller skates; no rentals on site) | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pullman Yards |
| Weekly Group Run / Walk | 6:30 pm | FREE | Gate City Brewing Company (Roswell) |
| Thirsty Thursday Trivia Night | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Best End Brewing |
| Public observatory viewing | 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Fernbank Science Center & Planetarium / Observatory |
Friday, November 14, 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 | |
| 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) |
| Online registration opens for FREE ranger-led walks and events at Mason Mill Park | 12:00 pm | ||
| Free family movie on The Plaza in The Battery (click for this week's title) | 7:00 pm | FREE | The Battery |
| 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, November 15, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREE: stream "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" (it's not on network TV this year) | FREE | ||
| Community Board Game Night | FREE | Donaldson-Bannister Farm (Dunwoody) | |
| Thanksgiving Dinner-in-a-Box drive-thru food distribution event | 9:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Shallowford Presbyterian Church |
| 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 |
| 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 guided history tour of Piedmont Park | 10:00 am to 11:30 pm | FREE | Piedmont Park |
| Suwanee Chili Cook-Off & Music Festival | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Town Center Park (Suwanee) |
| Family Fun Day at Marietta History Center | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Marietta History Center |
| FREE contemporary art exhibits | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown) |
| A Shakespeare Happening | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Avondale Estates Town Green |
| Movies Under the Stars: The Polar Express | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Mall of Georgia |
Sunday, November 16, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREE: stream "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" (it's not on network TV this year) | FREE | ||
| 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 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) |
