Woodruff Park will host the exhibition PRISM: Winter Lights, which will be on display for three months. It is FREE and open to the public. The light exhibit will feature imaginative, light-based installations created by artists from around the … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Free Winter Lights exhibition at Woodruff Park ends on 2/29
Holiday Fun
LAST CALL: Avalon ice skating rink closes Jan 26th
Updated for 2019 At Avalon on Ice, you can take advantage of open-air ice skating at Avalon in Alpharetta. With sparkling lights strung above, Avalon’s ice skating rink is open to the public from Nov. 24 through Jan. 26, 2020. The rink is open … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Avalon ice skating rink closes Jan 26th
Ice Days outdoor ice skating rink in Olde Town Conyers is open through Feb. 23rd
Ice Days Skating Rink is now open for the 2019 holiday season! The covered, outdoor rink is located in the Old Town Pavilion in Conyers. The rink will operate from November 15, 2019 through February 23, 2020. The hours vary by date -- it's best … [Read more...] about Ice Days outdoor ice skating rink in Olde Town Conyers is open through Feb. 23rd
LAST CALL: Garden Lights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden closes this weekend
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is once again presenting Garden Lights, Holiday Nights for the 2019 holiday season. This year's light display combines new features with perennial favorites. You'll find all-new music and motion for Nature's Wonders, … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Garden Lights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden closes this weekend
DISCOUNTS for Brew Year’s Eve, with 5-hour open bar, on Dec. 31st in downtown Atlanta
Atlanta’s Brew Year’s Eve is a relatively affordable event on what can be a very expensive night out -- New Year's Eve. It features a 5-hour open bar (beer and wine only), as well as a midnight champagne and beer toast. The dress code … [Read more...] about DISCOUNTS for Brew Year’s Eve, with 5-hour open bar, on Dec. 31st in downtown Atlanta
LAST CALL: The best holiday light displays around Atlanta and suburbs
Atlantans love their holiday lights! Whether you're looking for an immersive experience with an admission fee or just a leisurely drive through a really lit neighborhood, we've got the info you're looking for. The first half of this post is a list … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: The best holiday light displays around Atlanta and suburbs
FREE: East Atlanta Village Rooster Drop and New Year’s Eve Fireworks (8pm for the kids plus midnight!)
With no Peach Drop this year, East Atlanta is the place to be on New Year's Eve. That's right, there is NO Peach Drop in 2019, so it really will be out with the old and in with the new -- the Rooster Drop in East Atlanta Village! Head to ZIP … [Read more...] about FREE: East Atlanta Village Rooster Drop and New Year’s Eve Fireworks (8pm for the kids plus midnight!)
Grand Chanukah Celebration on the Beltline features kids’ activities & menorah lighting on Dec. 25th
Chabad Intown hosts a celebration for the fourth night of Hannukah, on Wednesday, December 25th. Activities for children begin at 3:30 -- and include bounce houses, arts and crafts, latkes, and hot chocolate. A Menorah Lighting Ceremony takes … [Read more...] about Grand Chanukah Celebration on the Beltline features kids’ activities & menorah lighting on Dec. 25th
Menorah lighting ceremony on the Marietta Square, on Dec. 28th
Celebrate Hannukah with a Menorah lighting on the Glover Park Stage at Marietta Square. The event is FREE to attend. It takes place on Saturday, December 28th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a rain date of December 29th. The event is hosted … [Read more...] about Menorah lighting ceremony on the Marietta Square, on Dec. 28th
Gift Guide: 20 of the best gifts under $20
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It may be the thought that counts, but there are plenty of budget gifts that will make someone very happy. This is not a definitive guide to gifts under $20 -- it's a list of ideas to get you started. All of the links below come from Groupon's … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: 20 of the best gifts under $20
Grand menorah lighting ceremony on the Decatur Square, on Dec. 29th
Celebrate Hannukah at the annual Menorah Lighting ceremony in Decatur Square! The event is FREE to attend. You will enjoy music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, a gelt drop for the kids, and more. The event takes place on … [Read more...] about Grand menorah lighting ceremony on the Decatur Square, on Dec. 29th
LAST CALL: Miracle Bar’s Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bars open in 3 Atlanta locations
Miracle is a Christmas-themed, pop-up cocktail bar. You can visit a Miracle bar to drink a holiday version of an adult beverage in a very festive setting. Talk about Christmas cheer! After creating a sensation in NY City several years ago, Miracle … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Miracle Bar’s Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bars open in 3 Atlanta locations
FREE holiday light show nightly at The Battery during December
Celebrate the season on the cheap! The Battery is hosting an immersive, synchronized sound and light each display each night. Admission is FREE. The light show will continue nightly on the Plaza through Christmas Day, according to our press … [Read more...] about FREE holiday light show nightly at The Battery during December
Atlanta’s Christkindl Market is open thru December 24th
The Atlanta ChristKindl Market opens for the 2019 season on Thursday, November 21st. Hours on opening day are 6 to 9 p.m. The market takes place in Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta this year. Previously, it was held at Atlantic … [Read more...] about Atlanta’s Christkindl Market is open thru December 24th
The Battery: Low-sensory Santa experience this Sunday, for special-needs families
Santa Claus will be on site at The Battery this holiday season with visits Thursdays through Sundays -- beginning on November 22nd and running through Christmas Eve. All Santa visits are FREE and include both a digital and printed photo. The … [Read more...] about The Battery: Low-sensory Santa experience this Sunday, for special-needs families
FREE: Pet photos with Santa at all Petsmart stores this weekend
Have Fido and Fluffy been naughty this year, or nice? We're asking because Santa Claus will visit all PetSmart store locations this month! You can visit with your pet for FREE photos and festivities. The free photo event takes place over two … [Read more...] about FREE: Pet photos with Santa at all Petsmart stores this weekend
LAST CALL: Discounts for 15 holiday shows, including 5 versions of “The Nutcracker,” “Frosty,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” & more
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What better way to celebrate the season than with a holiday-themed stage play, in one of Atlanta's wonderful theaters? Theater tickets make great gifts! We've combed through all the deals so you don't have to. This list includes discounts offered by … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Discounts for 15 holiday shows, including 5 versions of “The Nutcracker,” “Frosty,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” & more
FREE photos with Santa at The Collection at Forsyth in Cumming
If you're up near Cumming, you can get FREE photos with Santa at The Collection at Forsyth. There are eight separate dates, on weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas: Saturday, Nov. 30th Sunday, Dec. 1st Saturday, Dec. 7th … [Read more...] about FREE photos with Santa at The Collection at Forsyth in Cumming
Free story time with Santa at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway this Saturday
There are lots of opportunities for FREE and do-it-yourself photos with Santa at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be at the Santa Suite at the Forum every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. On … [Read more...] about Free story time with Santa at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway this Saturday
Buy a Chipotle gift card, get a BOGO free entrée
Gift card bonuses always stretch your gift-giving dollars, especially when they’re this big. Chipotle Mexican Grill has all of your gift-giving needs all wrapped up for the burrito lovers on your list. All wrapped up in shiny foil, that is. The … [Read more...] about Buy a Chipotle gift card, get a BOGO free entrée
Discounts: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will be showing at the Center for Puppetry Arts through December 29, 2019. There are discounts available. This annual production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is really cute. The puppets are based on the classic … [Read more...] about Discounts: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta
12 free and cheap things to do on New Year’s Eve around Atlanta and the suburbs
New Year's Eve can be an expensive night out, if you want to celebrate on the town rather than at home with family and friends. We've put together a list of events that feature a free or cheap admission price -- and we're defining a "cheap" cover … [Read more...] about 12 free and cheap things to do on New Year’s Eve around Atlanta and the suburbs
LAST CALL: There are still FREE tickets left for Fox Theatre’s annual Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 17th
The Fox Theatre opens its doors for 14th annual Holiday Extravaganza FREE event on December 17th, 2019, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This event is a way the Fox gives back to the community. It features "Mighty Mo," the 3,622-pipe organ that was custom … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: There are still FREE tickets left for Fox Theatre’s annual Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 17th
8 family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve and early New Year’s Eve events for free or cheap
Want to celebrate 2020 with your entire family, without busting the kids' bedtime routine? Consider one of these December 31st afternoon or early events. Some mark the "new year" at 12 noon, while others use 8 p.m. for the countdown and … [Read more...] about 8 family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve and early New Year’s Eve events for free or cheap
Guided “First Day Hikes” at Georgia State Parks on January 1st
This info is for First Day Hikes taking place on January 1, 2020 in GA State Parks. We update each year in December! For more general info on free-and-cheap ways to enjoy Georgia State Parks, click here. All across the state, … [Read more...] about Guided “First Day Hikes” at Georgia State Parks on January 1st
