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, October 2, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free First Friday Concert by The Venus Kings | The Avenue Peachtree City | ||
| 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 | ||
| Finally, Friday event | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Oakland Cemetery |
| Marietta Square First Friday Art Walk | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Marietta Square |
| Food & Film Fridays (food trucks + free double feature movies) | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Pontoon Brewing (Sandy Springs) |
| Avalon Nights Live (outdoor concert) | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Avalon |
| Kennesaw First Friday Concert Series | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Kennesaw |
| Canton First Friday: block party, concert, food trucks, kids zone | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Canton |
| Concerts by the Springs: Radio 80s Band | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Heritage Green in Sandy Springs |
| Free First Fridays Comedy Night | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Monkey Wrench Brewing (Suwanee) |
| FREE Salsa lessons at Indio Brewing | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Indio Brewing (Sugar Hill) |
| 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, October 3, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREE admission to the High Museum for Bank of America cardholders | All Day | FREE | High Museum of Art |
| FREE Atlanta History Center admission for those who qualify through the Museums On Us program (includes the Margaret Mitchell House) | All Day | FREE | Atlanta History Center |
| 7 museums with free admission for Bank of America cardholders | All Day | FREE | Multiple Locations |
| Home Depot DIY Workshop for Kids: build a simple object | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Multiple Locations |
| Marietta Square Artisan Market | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Marietta Square |
| FREE First Saturdays family program (pre-registration required) | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Dunwoody Nature Center |
| Cumming City Center concert series: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Cumming City Center |
| Concerts by the Springs: Radio 80s Band | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Heritage Green in Sandy Springs |
Sunday, October 4, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREE admission to the High Museum for Bank of America cardholders | All Day | Discounted | High Museum of Art |
| FREE Atlanta History Center admission for those who qualify through the Museums On Us program (includes the Margaret Mitchell House) | All Day | FREE | Atlanta History Center |
| 7 museums with free admission for Bank of America cardholders | All Day | Multiple Locations | |
| "Caffeine and Octane" car show | 9:00 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Town Center at Cobb (Kennesaw) |
| 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 |
| Concerts by the Springs: Radio 80s Band | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Heritage Green in Sandy Springs |
| Karaoke Night at Atkins Park in Smyrna | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Atkins Park Bar (Smyrna) |
Monday, October 5, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalog Cupping: Free monthly coffee tasting event | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Counter Culture Coffee (Atlanta) |
| Concerts by the Springs: Radio 80s Band | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Heritage Green in Sandy Springs |
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5.50 Movie Tuesdays at Aurora Cineplex | All Day | Discounted | Aurora Cineplex (Roswell) |
| Mellow Mushroom: 10% off for Take Out Tuesday | |||
| AMC Theatres: 50% off ticket prices on Tuesdays and Wednesdays | Discounted | Multiple Locations | |
| Half-price cheeseburgers at Sonic Drive-In | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Discounted | |
| Concerts by the Springs: Radio 80s Band | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Heritage Green in Sandy Springs |
| Dirty South TRIVIA night | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Wild Heaven Beer (West End location) |
