Atlanta Fair, at old Turner Field, is the city's only urban fair! Welcome back to the fair! The Atlanta Fair returns to Old Turner Field for its annual spring run. Of course, we'll keep you updated with all the ride deals and reduced … [Read more...] about Atlanta Fair is up and running at Old Turner Field, all month long!
Fall Fun
Atlanta Streets Alive: Enjoy 3 miles of Peachtree St. with NO TRAFFIC!
Streets Alive will return to Peachtree Street in the spring of 2024. This open-street event is now scheduled monthly from May to November. On select Sunday afternoons, for four glorious hours, three miles of Peachtree Street will be closed to cars … [Read more...] about Atlanta Streets Alive: Enjoy 3 miles of Peachtree St. with NO TRAFFIC!
The “Alive in Roswell” street festival returns monthly in 2024
Roswell will again host its FREE monthly Alive in Roswell street festival, beginning on Thursday, April 18, 2024 and continuing through the season. The festivals take place on the third Thursday of each month, from 5 to 9 p.m., through October … [Read more...] about The “Alive in Roswell” street festival returns monthly in 2024
The Atlanta Greek Festival hosts a Drive-Thru food event this weekend
The Atlanta Greek Festival is hosting a drive-thru food event from Friday, March 1st thru Sunday, March 3rd, 2024. Pre-orders for food are accepted from February 12th thru 6 p.m. on February 29th. If you don't pre-order, you can still go through … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Greek Festival hosts a Drive-Thru food event this weekend
Save the date: Marietta History Center hosts its FREE Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 16th
Marietta History Center hosts FREE family fun days on third Saturdays The Marietta History Center hosts a Family Fun Day on the third Saturday of each month. The events are FREE and you are welcome to pop in for various activities. This … [Read more...] about Save the date: Marietta History Center hosts its FREE Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 16th
The Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival livens up Easter weekend
The Sandy Springs Artsapalooza festival will take place on March 30th and 31st in 2024 -- which is Easter weekend! In a typical year, this two-day event puts an emphasis on local and regional arts and crafts. In addition to 150 artist booths, the … [Read more...] about The Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival livens up Easter weekend
Take a tour of Creekwater Alpaca Farm in Snellville this weekend
Creekwater Alpaca Farm in Gwinnett County is opening for tours on most weekends. Come for a visit, and pet and feed Creekwater Farm's 50 alpacas. According to the farm's website, tour groups are limited to around 10 people and happen at an easy … [Read more...] about Take a tour of Creekwater Alpaca Farm in Snellville this weekend
Brookhaven Food Truck Wednesdays is back for 2024, April to October
Brookhaven Food Truck Wednesdays is back for the 2024 season! This year, it is a monthly (rather than weekly) event, taking place on the fourth Wednesday of each month, from April through October. The location is the north end of Blackburn Park, … [Read more...] about Brookhaven Food Truck Wednesdays is back for 2024, April to October
Krispy Kreme New Year’s deal: get two dozen doughnuts for $20.24
Celebrate the New Year by ending 2023 with this special deal from Krispy Kreme. From December 29 to 31, 2023, get any two dozen doughnuts for $20.24. Fine print includes: Participating US shops only. While supplies last. Limit 4 redemptions per … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme New Year’s deal: get two dozen doughnuts for $20.24
College Football Hall of Fame: FREE entry for college students with ID during winter break
The National College Football Hall of Fame - ticket discounts and FREE admission days The College Football Hall of Fame includes must-see interactive exhibits with content personalized to over 770 teams, historical artifacts, a three-story … [Read more...] about College Football Hall of Fame: FREE entry for college students with ID during winter break
Decatur Screen on the Square: “Deck the Halls” is up this Friday, with FREE popcorn
Get ready for a reel good time on the square in downtown Decatur! The Screen on the Square Movie Series features family-friendly movies this fall. Save the dates, and plan to bring a blanket or chairs. There will be FREE popcorn, while supplies … [Read more...] about Decatur Screen on the Square: “Deck the Halls” is up this Friday, with FREE popcorn
Wendy’s: Get a FREE Peppermint Frosty or Frosty Cream Cold Brew for the holidays
The flavor of the season is peppermint! And Wendy’s is already making the holidays a little merrier with the return of its Peppermint Frosty. But there's a NEW holiday treat this year, too — the Peppermint Frosty Cream Cold … [Read more...] about Wendy’s: Get a FREE Peppermint Frosty or Frosty Cream Cold Brew for the holidays
Join in the Dunwoody Community Bike Ride on Sunday, for the last ride of the season
Get out your bike helmets and enjoy a Community Bike Ride in Dunwoody on the third Sunday of each month. The bike rides start in March and go through November in 2023. To participate, meet at Village Burger in Dunwoody (located at 1426 Dunwoody … [Read more...] about Join in the Dunwoody Community Bike Ride on Sunday, for the last ride of the season
70+ fall festivals & fairs around metro Atlanta: Fun things to do in Sept., Oct., and Nov.
The best fall festivals in Atlanta in 2023 -- including state fairs, county fairs, carnivals, harvest celebrations, and more! Fall festival season in Atlanta kicks off right after Labor Day, when it still feels like summer, and … [Read more...] about 70+ fall festivals & fairs around metro Atlanta: Fun things to do in Sept., Oct., and Nov.
FREE Karaoke Night on the Decatur Square this Friday
Want to sing your heart out! Then head to the bandstand on the Decatur Square this Friday, November 17, 2023 for a night of karaoke. Rock the Mic karaoke night takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. It is FREE to attend and family-friendly. Karaoke … [Read more...] about FREE Karaoke Night on the Decatur Square this Friday
FREE! Xfinity Fall Movie Series at The Battery: “Abominable” follows the tree lighting
Enjoy a movie under the stars, now that the cooler fall weather has arrived. The Xfinity Fall Movie Series is FREE to attend. It is taking place at The Battery Atlanta on Friday nights. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Parking is free for the … [Read more...] about FREE! Xfinity Fall Movie Series at The Battery: “Abominable” follows the tree lighting
Krispy Kreme: Get a FREE dozen, no purchase necessary, on Nov. 13th for World Kindness Day
Krispy Kreme has an amazing freebie for World Kindness Day, which is Monday, November 13, 2023. The first 500 guests at each participating Krispy Kreme shop in the U.S. will get a dozen free Original Glazed doughnuts. No purchase is required. The … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme: Get a FREE dozen, no purchase necessary, on Nov. 13th for World Kindness Day
Head to the Suwanee Chili Cook-Off and Music Festival this Saturday
The 2nd Annual Suwanee Chili Cook Off & Music Festival will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. and the location is Town Center Park in downtown Suwanee. The event is FREE to attend, but if you'd like … [Read more...] about Head to the Suwanee Chili Cook-Off and Music Festival this Saturday
Holiday Festival & Artist Market at Dunwoody United Methodist Church — open to the community
The Dunwoody United Methodist Church Holiday Festival is a one-day, indoor event that features nearly 100 arts and crafts vendors. The event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is FREE -- just bring your wallet … [Read more...] about Holiday Festival & Artist Market at Dunwoody United Methodist Church — open to the community
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!
Day of the Dead Festival at Oakland Cemetery on Nov. 5th
Come to historic Oakland Cemetery for its Day of the Dead Festival. Known in Spanish as Dia de los Muertos, the annual holiday honors the lives of family members who have passed away. The celebration at Oakland takes place on Sunday, November 5, … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Festival at Oakland Cemetery on Nov. 5th
Dia De Los Muertos — Day of the Dead Festival in East Point on Sunday
The City of East Point hosts Dia de los Muertos -- a traditional Day of the Dead festival -- on Sunday, November 5, 2023. The festival is FREE to attend. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. It takes place at City Hall, located at: 2757 East Point St. East … [Read more...] about Dia De Los Muertos — Day of the Dead Festival in East Point on Sunday
The Johns Creek Diwali Festival features a drone light show this Saturday
The Johns Creek Diwali Festival takes place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. This traditional festival of lights is FREE to attend. It takes place in the field across from the Atlanta Athletic Club, at 1930 Bobby Jones Drive in … [Read more...] about The Johns Creek Diwali Festival features a drone light show this Saturday
Don’t miss the Chomp & Stomp chili cook-off and bluegrass festival in Cabbagetown this Saturday
Some people say the annual Chomp & Stomp in Cabbagetown is the most fun fall festival in Atlanta. It's happening this Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry to the event is FREE. But to taste chili, you'll need an official … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Chomp & Stomp chili cook-off and bluegrass festival in Cabbagetown this Saturday
Bring your appetite to Taste of Kennesaw and sample local restaurants’ offerings
Bring your appetite to the 2023 Taste of Kennesaw food festival! The event is happening in downtown Kennesaw on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is FREE. More than 40 different local restaurants will be on … [Read more...] about Bring your appetite to Taste of Kennesaw and sample local restaurants’ offerings
FREE! Lawrenceville Harvest Festival features hayrides, art market, live music, more
Head to the Lawrenceville Lawn in historic downtown Lawrenceville on Saturday, Nov. 4th, 2023, for Harvest Fest! The event takes place from noon to 6 p.m. It is FREE to attend. The one-day festival will feature live music and art vendors, as … [Read more...] about FREE! Lawrenceville Harvest Festival features hayrides, art market, live music, more
Things to do for Halloween in Atlanta: our huge list of spooky fun
What to do for Halloween in Atlanta? This is a list of Halloween activities, organized by date and appearing in chronological order. Of course, you can find these on our main calendar as well, but this listing cuts through the noise and lists only … [Read more...] about Things to do for Halloween in Atlanta: our huge list of spooky fun
Have some hauntingly good fun at a Little Five Points Ghost Tour this week
Have some spooky fun in Little Five Points this fall! The L5P Ghost tours begin on October 1st and run through November 4th in 2023. This is a walking tour of about a mile in length. With storytelling stops, it lasts about 90 minutes. Little … [Read more...] about Have some hauntingly good fun at a Little Five Points Ghost Tour this week
Chuck E. Cheese’s Boo-tacular: free game play for kids in costume, plus special deals & events
Chuck E. Cheese is bringing back its popular Halloween Boo-tacular celebration for 2023! According to the website, the special events and deals are happening at every location in the U.S. The Boo-tacular takes place from October 2nd to … [Read more...] about Chuck E. Cheese’s Boo-tacular: free game play for kids in costume, plus special deals & events
The Crafts & Drafts Festival in Smyrna features a beer garden, kids activities, live entertainment
The Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival has been rebranded as the Smyrna Crafts and Drafts Festival -- which makes a lot of sense, because jonquils don't bloom in fall. The festival takes place on Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29, 2023. … [Read more...] about The Crafts & Drafts Festival in Smyrna features a beer garden, kids activities, live entertainment
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
FREE! Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Lawrenceville Arts Center on Saturday
It’s that time of the year again. Visit the Lawrenceville Arts Center to enjoy this wonderful cultural tradition full of color, music, food, and dance. The Day of the Dead Festival takes place on Saturday, October 28, 2023, beginning … [Read more...] about FREE! Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Lawrenceville Arts Center on Saturday
Have some frightful fun at the annual “Howl on the Green” Halloween celebration in Duluth on Friday
The city of Duluth is hosting its annual Halloween event, Howl on the Green, on Friday, October 27th, 2023. There will be food trucks, costume contests, live music, special activities, trick-or-treating opportunities, and plenty of … [Read more...] about Have some frightful fun at the annual “Howl on the Green” Halloween celebration in Duluth on Friday
College Park hosts Halloween Movie Series, plus Trunk-or-Treat, a haunted house, and Halloweenie
You'll have a chance to enjoy lots of spooky fun this October in College Park! There is a Halloween film series, a trunk-or-treat event, a haunted house at a rec center, and a Halloweenie hot dog sale with candy giveaway. Dates and details are … [Read more...] about College Park hosts Halloween Movie Series, plus Trunk-or-Treat, a haunted house, and Halloweenie
Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays closes the season with Halloween Truck-or-Treat
Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays closes the season with Truck-or-Treat event for Halloween -- DETAILS BELOW! You won't have to cook on Thursday nights for the rest of the summer, unless you want to. Instead, you can head over to Brook Run Park … [Read more...] about Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays closes the season with Halloween Truck-or-Treat
Colony Square hosts a FREE “Little Monsters Bash” after school this Tuesday
Colony Square invites kids and parents to enjoy Colony Kids, a recurring monthly playdate in 2023. Events take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on select Tuesdays, April to October, in The Plaza, which is the green space at Colony Square. NOTE: In 2023, … [Read more...] about Colony Square hosts a FREE “Little Monsters Bash” after school this Tuesday
Alpharetta Food Truck Alley closes the season on Thursday, Oct. 26th
Alpharetta's Food Truck Alley will be back for the 2023 season! These food truck rallies feature live music each month and are FREE to attend -- just bring your wallet for food and drink. The events take place on fourth Thursdays of each month, … [Read more...] about Alpharetta Food Truck Alley closes the season on Thursday, Oct. 26th
Georgia Apple Festival, plus pick-your-own orchards to visit this fall
It may be too early for colored leaves, but there's another reason to head to the north Georgia mountains -- it's apple picking time! The town of Ellijay in Gilmer County is the center of Georgia’s apple-growing region – it produces 600,000 … [Read more...] about Georgia Apple Festival, plus pick-your-own orchards to visit this fall
LAST CALL for the Cumming Greek Festival
The Cumming Greek Festival is back for 2023! It takes place over three days, from Friday, Oct. 20th thru Sunday, Oct. 22nd. Admission and parking are FREE. This is said to be the largest ethnic community celebration in Forsyth County. Come out … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for the Cumming Greek Festival
FREE! Come to the Chastain Park Auto Show this Sunday
Calling all car enthusiasts! The 3rd annual Chastain Park Auto Show takes place on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from noon to 3 p.m. The show is FREE to attend, and is family-friendly. It takes place in the Red Lot at Chastain Park. Organizers say … [Read more...] about FREE! Come to the Chastain Park Auto Show this Sunday