Cobb County Parks presents the 22nd Annual Fall Festival of Fun, which will take place as a drive-thru event again in 2021. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 23rd from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is FREE to attend. It takes place at Jim … [Read more...] about Drive-thru Fall Festival of Fun and trick-or-treat event in Marietta
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Norcross fall festival and 150th anniversary celebration, with live music , food, fireworks, and more
The city of Norcross is celebrating its 150th anniversary belatedly, after last year's plans were canceled. Norcross was incorporated in 1870. The festivities are FREE to attend -- just come to Lillian Webb Park on Saturday, October 23, … [Read more...] about Norcross fall festival and 150th anniversary celebration, with live music , food, fireworks, and more
FREE Friday night movies at the Outlet Shoppes in Woodstock: “Beetlejuice” is up next
The Outlet Shoppes is hosting FREE Friday night movies, plus family entertainment on Saturdays, and live music on Saturdays and Sundays. This the Friday night movie schedule for October 2021. Friday, Oct. 15th The Nightmare Before Christmas … [Read more...] about FREE Friday night movies at the Outlet Shoppes in Woodstock: “Beetlejuice” is up next
Thrills and chills at The Village — a NEW outdoor haunted attraction
What’s better than a haunted house for fall fun? A whole haunted village, that's what! The Village is a brand new attraction, taking place on the grounds of the Georgia Renaissance Festival. This is an immersive, outdoor experience that … [Read more...] about Thrills and chills at The Village — a NEW outdoor haunted attraction
The Avenue East Cobb hosts FREE live comedy on select Mondays (outdoor shows)
Comedy Live at The Avenue is a FREE event on select Monday nights. It features comedians from Punchline Comedy Club. The shows are recommended for ages 13 and older. Bring your own tailgate chairs to the Central Blvd, the section between Kale … [Read more...] about The Avenue East Cobb hosts FREE live comedy on select Mondays (outdoor shows)
FREE and family-friendly: Mable House Harvest Festival in Mableton this Saturday
The Mable House Harvest Festival takes place on Saturday, October 09, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE, and there is plenty to do for kids and families. You'll find a petting farm, storytelling, hayrides, crafts, music, … [Read more...] about FREE and family-friendly: Mable House Harvest Festival in Mableton this Saturday
FREE walking tour of Stephen Martin Cemetery in Dunwoody (kid-friendly, not scary!)
The Dunwoody Preservation Trust is hosting a FREE tour of Stephen Martin Cemetery. This is a history and storytelling tour, featuring tales of the people who are buried there -- it is not a scary Halloween tour. It is appropriate for families and … [Read more...] about FREE walking tour of Stephen Martin Cemetery in Dunwoody (kid-friendly, not scary!)
FREE Shawn Mullins concert on the Decatur Square this Friday night
Shawn Mullins will perform a FREE concert on Friday, October 2st, on the Decatur Square. The concert is part of the Amplify Decatur Music Festival. It runs from 7 to 11 p.m., and will include performances by GhostStories and Desmond … [Read more...] about FREE Shawn Mullins concert on the Decatur Square this Friday night
FREE Halloween Movie Night in downtown Cartersville
The City of Cartersville presents Halloween Movie Night on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Admission is FREE. The Disney movie Coco will be playing on the big screen. Showtime is around 7 p.m. The event takes place at Friendship Plaza, … [Read more...] about FREE Halloween Movie Night in downtown Cartersville
Grant Park Halloween Lantern Parade
Updated for 2021 -- We assume this event is not happening in 2021. Check out our huge list of 2021 Halloween happenings Info below the line is from a previous year and is not current. We'll update in 2022 when we hope the parade will … [Read more...] about Grant Park Halloween Lantern Parade
Light Up Norcross — a costume and lantern parade
Update for 2021 -- This event does not appear to be happening. For socially-distant Halloween happenings in 2021, click here. Info below the line is from a previous year. Put on your costume and come to downtown Norcross for a fun night … [Read more...] about Light Up Norcross — a costume and lantern parade
Hapeville’s Happy Days Weekend features FREE live concerts this Friday & Saturday
Hapeville is hosting the 2021 Happy Days Weekend concerts on September 17th and 18th at Jess Lucas Park! This two-night, family-friendly concert event is FREE — so grab a blanket or lawn chair and spend a summer evening outdoors. Jess Lucas … [Read more...] about Hapeville’s Happy Days Weekend features FREE live concerts this Friday & Saturday
(Park)ing Day installation turns the Lenox Mall pavement into a magical patchwork of pop-up parks this Friday
(Park)ing Day is a fun, public art project that takes place on the third Friday of September each year. In 2021, that lands on Friday, September 17th. The idea is to temporarily re-purpose parking lots by turning them into tiny parks for the day … [Read more...] about (Park)ing Day installation turns the Lenox Mall pavement into a magical patchwork of pop-up parks this Friday
Halloween Hikes for 3 nights only at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Tickets are on sale now for Chattahoochee Nature Center's annual Halloween Hikes! These are non-scary, family-friendly events. These unique woodland walks take place for three nights only: Friday, October 23rd Saturday, October 24th … [Read more...] about Halloween Hikes for 3 nights only at Chattahoochee Nature Center
FREE: An Evening with Shakespeare in Wills Park, in Alpharetta, this Friday
Come to the Wills Park pavilion (behind the Alpharetta Community Center) on select dates in October, for An Evening With Shakespeare & Friend. This is an outdoor performance, and you're asked to wear a mask and maintain social … [Read more...] about FREE: An Evening with Shakespeare in Wills Park, in Alpharetta, this Friday
Duluth community drive-in theater: FREE tickets can be reserved on Oct. 8th
This month, Duluth hosts a community drive-in movie experience at the Duluth High School parking lot. The events are FREE to attend, but you must make a reservation online -- and we suggest you act quickly as soon as the reservation process opens … [Read more...] about Duluth community drive-in theater: FREE tickets can be reserved on Oct. 8th
Drive-in cabaret performances at Cobb County Civic Center
These outdoor, socially-distanced performances will be held at the Cobb Civic Center parking lot. Tickets are available through the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. This '60s and '70s themed showcase will feature six performers from the Atlanta Lyric … [Read more...] about Drive-in cabaret performances at Cobb County Civic Center
Atlanta Film Festival 2020 adopts drive-in experiences and virtual formats
The 44th annual Atlanta Film Festival was originally scheduled to take place in the spring, but was postponed like everything else. Now it's back for September, in a new format that includes both virtual and drive-in movies. According to the press … [Read more...] about Atlanta Film Festival 2020 adopts drive-in experiences and virtual formats
Brookhaven Fall Arts Festival
updated on 9/29/2020 This event is canceled for 2020. Info below the line is from a previous year The Brookhaven Arts Festival happens this weekend, October 19th and 20th, 2019. It is FREE to attend. The festival takes … [Read more...] about Brookhaven Fall Arts Festival
Historic Fourth Ward Park Fall Fest & Sunday Funday in the Park
It's fall festival time! The Old Fourth Ward Fall Fest takes place this Saturday, September 21st at the green space next to the Old Fourth Ward Skate Park -- followed by Sunday Funday in the Park Admission and entertainment is FREE -- just … [Read more...] about Historic Fourth Ward Park Fall Fest & Sunday Funday in the Park
UPDATE on the Heritage Sandy Springs Fall Festival & Pet Parade
UPDATED on 9/23/2020 Since there is no new info posted for 2020, it seems this event won't happen this year. Info below the line is from 2019 and is not current. The Sandy Springs Festival and Pet Parade returns this weekend for two … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the Heritage Sandy Springs Fall Festival & Pet Parade
Aurora Cineplex in Roswell adds a pop-up drive-in movie experience this month (also, mini golf!)
UPDATED on 9/26/2020 The September drive-in movies have ended. We will update if more drive-in experiences are added. Find more drive-in movies here Aurora Cineplex is hosting a pop-up drive-in movie experience in its parking lot this … [Read more...] about Aurora Cineplex in Roswell adds a pop-up drive-in movie experience this month (also, mini golf!)
Discounts: A Tour of Southern Ghosts at Stone Mountain
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Celebrate the grand tradition of Southern storytelling! This popular ghost tour takes place at Stone Mountain Park, within the Historic Square attraction. We're not saying this collection of original buildings, all built between 1793 and 1875, is … [Read more...] about Discounts: A Tour of Southern Ghosts at Stone Mountain
FREE: King of Pops Field Day this Sunday
King of Pops is holding it's annual Field Day on Sunday, November 10, 2019 from noon to 4 p.m. This customer appreciation event is FREE to attend. The event takes place outside the iconic brand's headquarters in the Old Fourth Ward, just south of … [Read more...] about FREE: King of Pops Field Day this Sunday
Free: MARTA’s 40th anniversary festival and concert this Sunday
MARTA wants you to come out for a festival and concert that celebrates its 40 years of service in Atlanta. The event takes place on Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m., at MARTA's Avondale Rail Yard in Decatur. It is FREE to … [Read more...] about Free: MARTA’s 40th anniversary festival and concert this Sunday
