As the days grow longer, you may be thinking ahead to planting season. Here's a listing of FREE gardening classes to get you started. They are all hosted at various Pike Nurseries locations around the Atlanta metro area. Pike's spring events … [Read more...] about Pike Nurseries offers free class: Gardening for Beginners on Saturday (register online)
Spring
Cool off in these FREE Splash Pads, Spraygrounds, & Interactive Fountains this summer
The splash pads and spraygrounds in Atlanta are a fun way for kids to cool off and play in the water, without going to a pool. No matter where you live in metro Atlanta, there is most likely a park with a water feature near you -- and most of them … [Read more...] about Cool off in these FREE Splash Pads, Spraygrounds, & Interactive Fountains this summer
The best FREE outdoor movie series in Atlanta — enjoy a night under a stars!
What better way to spend a warm summer evening than under the stars, watching a film on a giant screen? We've updated our movie list for 2025, and the list grows every day, so bookmark it and check back. Click on each listing to get more … [Read more...] about The best FREE outdoor movie series in Atlanta — enjoy a night under a stars!
Just a Walk in the Park is a guided group walk event at Tucker Parks on Wednesdays
Tucker Parks & Recreation Department has launched a new series of group hikes, known as Just a Walk in the Park. It was previously known as Wild Walks. The walks are FREE to join in and do not require advance registration. They take … [Read more...] about Just a Walk in the Park is a guided group walk event at Tucker Parks on Wednesdays
Cheer for the Gwinnett Stripers at Coolray Field — tickets start at $9
It's baseball season! If you've never been to minor league game, make time this spring to visit Coolray Field and cheer on the Gwinnett Stripers, the triple-A affiliate team to our Atlanta Braves. A Stripers game is an affordable outing for … [Read more...] about Cheer for the Gwinnett Stripers at Coolray Field — tickets start at $9
Alpharetta’s On the Green concert: Wicked Garden takes the stage on Friday
Head to downtown Alpharetta this summer for a series of FREE outdoor concerts on the Town Green, near the Alpharetta City Hall. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. You can pack a picnic meal, or grab a bite from nearby restaurants. Concerts … [Read more...] about Alpharetta’s On the Green concert: Wicked Garden takes the stage on Friday
Marietta History Center hosts its FREE Family Fun Day on third Saturdays
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 Marietta History Center hosts its FREE Family Fun Day on third Saturdays
Avalon Nights Live: FREE outdoor concerts every Friday evening
After a hectic work week, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy live music outdoors at Avalon every Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Avalon Nights Live concerts are open to the public, and no advance reservations are needed to attend. They run from … [Read more...] about Avalon Nights Live: FREE outdoor concerts every Friday evening
The FREE “Live & Loud Fridays” concert series in Duluth
New in Duluth this summer! The city will host Rock The Block: Live & Loud Fridays on Friday nights from May 30th to September 19th, 2025. The events take place on the Town Green from 6 to 9 p.m. They are all FREE to attend. Every … [Read more...] about The FREE “Live & Loud Fridays” concert series in Duluth
Grayson’s FREE Movies in the Park returns on this Friday
Bring your blankets or chairs and enjoy family-friendly movies on the Grayson Green this summer. All movies are FREE, and you'll enjoy free popcorn as well. Movies start around 8:30 p.m. More info The Grayson Town Green is located at: 485 … [Read more...] about Grayson’s FREE Movies in the Park returns on this Friday
Peachtree Corners concert series: Passing the Torch (Whitney Houston tribute) this Saturday
Peachtree Corners brings back both of its summer concert series for 2025. The concerts take place on the Town Green and are FREE and open to the public. Concerts go from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs. You can visit one of … [Read more...] about Peachtree Corners concert series: Passing the Torch (Whitney Houston tribute) this Saturday
FREE! City Green Live concert series features Moon Taxi this Friday
The City Green Live FREE concert series is back for 2025. The events take place on select Friday nights, from April through August. See the concert schedule below! They're held in City Green Park, in Sandy Springs. The park is inside the City … [Read more...] about FREE! City Green Live concert series features Moon Taxi this Friday
FREE: Yoga on the Square at Colony Square on Wednesday evenings
Once again, Colony Square is hosting FREE yoga, every Wednesday night from April to October. Classes are held from 6 to 7 p.m. on The Plaza. The 2025 classes are open to all skill levels. The sessions will be lead by instructors from local … [Read more...] about FREE: Yoga on the Square at Colony Square on Wednesday evenings
Duluth launches Wednesday Flavors on Main, a new midweek food truck event
The city of Duluth has replaced its former Food Truck Fridays event with two new recurring weekly events. These include a new food truck event called Wednesday Flavors on Main, plus a new Friday concert event called Rock The Block: Live & Loud … [Read more...] about Duluth launches Wednesday Flavors on Main, a new midweek food truck event
The Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville hosts FREE Family Thursday
The Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville holds a FREE Family Thursday event each month. The museum stays open late on those days, and the free admission hours are 4 to 8 p.m. The museum claims to be the world's largest permanent … [Read more...] about The Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville hosts FREE Family Thursday
FREE Yoga classes at The Battery on most Monday nights (unless the Braves are playing!)
When the Braves aren't playing a home game, you can attend FREE outdoor yoga classes on Monday nights at The Battery, at Truist Park (formerly Suntrust Park). You can get also 3 hours of FREE parking in the Red, Purple, or Green parking decks when … [Read more...] about FREE Yoga classes at The Battery on most Monday nights (unless the Braves are playing!)
FREE! Music in the Garden concerts at Woodlands Garden in Decatur this fall
If you've not yet visited Woodlands Garden in Decatur, put it on your bucket list right now! Woodlands Garden is ALWAYS FREE to visit and enjoy. There are a variety of events there, and some are free and others come with a small fee. Woodlands … [Read more...] about FREE! Music in the Garden concerts at Woodlands Garden in Decatur this fall
Atlanta Streets Alive returns to Peachtree Street in September — save the date!
Atlanta Streets Alive: Enjoy 3 miles of Peachtree St. with NO TRAFFIC! Streets Alive will return to Peachtree Street in the fall of 2025. Here's how it works: On select Sunday afternoons, for four glorious hours, three miles of … [Read more...] about Atlanta Streets Alive returns to Peachtree Street in September — save the date!
Tucker Cruise-In is a FREE monthly car show this Saturday
Tucker Cruise-In is a FREE monthly car show on 2nd Saturdays of the month. Tucker Cruise In is a meet-and-greet car show that takes place monthly on the second Saturday of the month, from April through September. The event takes … [Read more...] about Tucker Cruise-In is a FREE monthly car show this Saturday
Concerts by the Springs: The Mike Veal Band plays 70s hits on Sunday
Here's another addition to the Atlanta summer concert season! Concerts by the Springs is a FREE series that is back for 2025. It features just one concert per month from May through September, on Sundays. Seating is on the lawn and is first-come, … [Read more...] about Concerts by the Springs: The Mike Veal Band plays 70s hits on Sunday
FREE: Punchline Comedy Night outdoors at Avalon on Monday
Avalon's popular Punchline Comedy Night is back for 2025, with shows on the first Monday of each month, April through October. Chase away those Monday blues with lots of laughs, a bite to eat, and a cocktail or two. Note that the September show is … [Read more...] about FREE: Punchline Comedy Night outdoors at Avalon on Monday
Take a FREE guided history tour in Piedmont Park this Saturday
The Piedmont Park Conservancy is hosting a series of FREE guided history tours on Saturdays in 2025. On these history tours, you'll learn about the park's history, which is intertwined with the development of Atlanta. Volunteer tour guides will … [Read more...] about Take a FREE guided history tour in Piedmont Park this Saturday
Colony Kids on the Square: FREE activities for children on the last Tuesday of each month
Colony Square invites kids and parents to enjoy Colony Kids, a recurring monthly playdate in 2025. Events take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month, April to October, in The Plaza, which is the green space at Colony … [Read more...] about Colony Kids on the Square: FREE activities for children on the last Tuesday of each month
Kennesaw First Friday Concert: Featuring 96K this week
This series is back for 2025, now in its fifth year! Come to historic downtown Kennesaw on first Fridays of each month from May thru October for a FREE outdoor concert. (There is no July concert.) From 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., you're invited to stroll … [Read more...] about Kennesaw First Friday Concert: Featuring 96K this week
Tucker’s First Friday FREE concert series: Nick & the Knacks plays the hits this week
The city of Tucker will host FREE live music on the first Friday of each summer month, from May thru September, in 2025. Each concert starts at 7 p.m. at the Church Street green space and will feature a different artist. The space will open at … [Read more...] about Tucker’s First Friday FREE concert series: Nick & the Knacks plays the hits this week
Canton’s FREE River Rock Concert Series is back this Saturday
This year, the River Rock Music Festival has been re-organized as a series of four separate concerts, happening on select weekends from May to August. You can head to Etowah River Park for Canton's River Rock Concert Series. All concerts are FREE … [Read more...] about Canton’s FREE River Rock Concert Series is back this Saturday
LAST CALL for Atlanta Fair, closing Sunday
Atlanta Fair, at old Turner Field, is the city's only urban fair! Note: Atlanta Fair announced via Facebook that it will return this fall from Oct. 3 to Nov. 2. But the website has not been updated, and we have not received a media … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for Atlanta Fair, closing Sunday
Healthy Pets Fulton: Free vaccines, microchips, and more for Fulton County pet owners
A popular event, Healthy Pets Fulton, returns this spring to help pet owners take care of their beloved pets. If you know someone who is a resident of Fulton County and needs a little help, please share this post. The event takes place on … [Read more...] about Healthy Pets Fulton: Free vaccines, microchips, and more for Fulton County pet owners
FREE “Groovin’ on the Square” concert on the last Friday of the month
Colony Square is hosting FREE live musical performances in The Plaza, on the last Friday of each month from April to October in 2025. The events go from 6 to 8 p.m. and take place in The Plaza. In case of rain, concerts will be relocated to The … [Read more...] about FREE “Groovin’ on the Square” concert on the last Friday of the month
Alive in Roswell street festival is back for another run this Thursday
Roswell will again host its FREE monthly Alive in Roswell street festival, beginning on Thursday, April 17, 2025 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 Alive in Roswell street festival is back for another run this Thursday
FREE: The Home by Dark concert takes place at Brooke Street Park in Alpharetta on Saturday
Alpharetta's FREE summer concert series is back in 2025! Bring a picnic meal and a blanket or lawn chair. The Home by Dark concerts take place at Brooke Street Park. The concerts are all scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and run to about … [Read more...] about FREE: The Home by Dark concert takes place at Brooke Street Park in Alpharetta on Saturday
Free outdoor movies at Colony Square on Thursdays — “The Princess & the Frog” is up next
Head to midtown Atlanta for Movies On The Square, happening on select Thursdays each month from May to October. Kick back and relax to film classics on the jumbo screen, starting at 7 p.m. in The Plaza at Colony Square. The movies are FREE to … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies at Colony Square on Thursdays — “The Princess & the Frog” is up next
LAST CALL: Sonic Drive-in offers half-price shakes every night after 5 p.m. thru June 29th
The temperature outside is starting to warm up, and that makes this deal extra cool. From May 19 to June 29, 2025, Sonic Drive-In is offering 50% OFF Classic and Master Shakes at participating locations — after 5 p.m. Most … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Sonic Drive-in offers half-price shakes every night after 5 p.m. thru June 29th
Main Street Melodies is a new, FREE concert series in Stone Mountain Village on Friday nights
Get ready to groove in Stone Mountain Village this spring and summer! The brand NEW Main Street Melodies concert series kicks off on Friday, May 2, 2025. All concerts are FREE and open to the public. They take place at the Lawn on Main Street … [Read more...] about Main Street Melodies is a new, FREE concert series in Stone Mountain Village on Friday nights
Alpharetta Food Truck Alley rolls around again this Thursday
Alpharetta Food Truck Alley rolls around every fourth Thursday of the month! Alpharetta's Food Truck Alley will be back for the 2024 season! These food truck rallies feature live music each month and are FREE to attend -- just bring your … [Read more...] about Alpharetta Food Truck Alley rolls around again this Thursday
Grayson Concerts in the Park returns this Saturday
Bring your blankets or chairs and enjoy a series of concerts on the Grayson Green this summer. All concerts are FREE. The events are from 7 to 10 p.m. More info The Grayson Town Green is located at: 485 Grayson Pkwy SW Grayson, GA … [Read more...] about Grayson Concerts in the Park returns this Saturday
Decatur Screen on the Square: “Wild Robot” is playing on 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 summer. 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: “Wild Robot” is playing on Friday, with free popcorn!
Kennesaw’s FREE concert series features Who’s Bad: The Michael Jackson Experience this Saturday
The Kennesaw Concert Series is back for the 2025 season! The FREE concerts take place at the amphitheater at Depot Park, in downtown Kennesaw. They are scheduled for select Saturday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. The schedule is just … [Read more...] about Kennesaw’s FREE concert series features Who’s Bad: The Michael Jackson Experience this Saturday
Brookhaven Food Truck Fridays is back this Friday
Brookhaven Food Truck Fridays is new event in 2025, replacing the former Wednesday night food truck events of the past. The season is limited this year. There are just three events scheduled, on second Fridays of the month, from … [Read more...] about Brookhaven Food Truck Fridays is back this Friday
LAST CALL for the Georgia Renaissance Festival, closing on Sunday
Eat, drink, and be merry at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, returning to Fairburn, GA, from Saturday, April 12th to Sunday, June 1st in 2025. This is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Atlanta. The festival is open on Saturdays and … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for the Georgia Renaissance Festival, closing on Sunday
