The Rescue Dog Games is back with a new location in 2023! Instead of Piedmont Park, the Games will take place at Historic Fourth Ward Park in Atlanta, on Saturday, October 21st. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE. This is a … [Read more...] about Save the date for the Rescue Dog Games & Howl-O-Ween Party
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Virginia-Highland Winterfest: Jingle Jog, Holiday Parade, Artist Market, & Live Music
Come to the Va-Hi Winterfest on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Winterfest will begin with a Tour of Lights Block Party on Friday, December 8, 2023 to show off the neighborhood’s most vibrant holiday decorations. Then on Saturday, the day starts with a … [Read more...] about Virginia-Highland Winterfest: Jingle Jog, Holiday Parade, Artist Market, & Live Music
The Summer Shade Festival features two days of free concerts in Grant Park
It's almost time for the 21st annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival! This popular festival takes place on Saturday, August 26th and Sunday, August 27th, 2023, in Grant Park. As always, festival admission is FREE. All entertainment is free as … [Read more...] about The Summer Shade Festival features two days of free concerts in Grant Park
The iconic Dragon Con Parade is back for Labor Day Weekend 2023!
2015 Dragon Con Parade (photo: 123RF)Dragon Con is back for 2023! The five-day convention and parade have been an annual Labor Day Weekend tradition in Atlanta since 1987 (including that awful summer of 2020, when it was reinvented as a virtual … [Read more...] about The iconic Dragon Con Parade is back for Labor Day Weekend 2023!
Fun and culture at the Pan African Festival, returning to the Decatur Square this Saturday!
The third annual Pan African Festival takes place on the Decatur Square on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Hours are 3 to 8 p.m. The festival celebrates innovation, culture, and economic empowerment. It is FREE to attend, family-friendly, and open to … [Read more...] about Fun and culture at the Pan African Festival, returning to the Decatur Square this Saturday!
The Atlanta Blues Challenge takes place this weekend
Join the Atlanta Blues Society on a select Sunday each month for a free or low-cost event! This monthly musical event rotates among various venues around the Atlanta area. Many of the venues are family-friendly -- just check the details … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Blues Challenge takes place this weekend
Free outdoor summer concert series around Atlanta
We also have a chronological, day-by-day list of upcoming concerts that you may find useful. Once the first hint of warm weather arrives in March, the free outdoor summer concerts begin. Some concert series stretch out all spring and summer and into … [Read more...] about Free outdoor summer concert series around Atlanta
Join a BeltLine group run / walk every Thursday night, starting at a local brewery
There are lots of opportunities to exercise on the BeltLine! You can participate in FREE weekly group runs and walks, along four different sections of the popular multi-use BeltLine trails. The Run.Walk.Go! meetups happen on Thursday nights. … [Read more...] about Join a BeltLine group run / walk every Thursday night, starting at a local brewery
The Works: Free New Year’s Eve party at Chattahoochee Food Works with complimentary toast
FREE events at The Works: comedy, live music, outdoor movies, karaoke more The Works is a mixed-use development on Atlanta's West Side. It often hosts free and cheap events, and we'll be listing them here as we find them. If you need an … [Read more...] about The Works: Free New Year’s Eve party at Chattahoochee Food Works with complimentary toast
Duluth’s spectacular “Deck the Hall” celebration — tree lighting, music, snow playground, Santa Claus, food trucks, gift market, more
The city of Duluth hosts its annual Deck the Hall celebration and tree lighting on Saturday, December 3, 2022. It is FREE to attend, and takes place from 2 to 7 p.m. As always, it takes place on the Duluth Town Green in the downtown area. This … [Read more...] about Duluth’s spectacular “Deck the Hall” celebration — tree lighting, music, snow playground, Santa Claus, food trucks, gift market, more
Shop local at the Candler Park Holiday Art Block on November 19th
The Candler Park business district will host its annual holiday Art Block on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The one-block area along Candler Park Drive will become a small street festival, featuring local art, … [Read more...] about Shop local at the Candler Park Holiday Art Block on November 19th
Bring your appetite to Taste of Kennesaw and sample local restaurants’ offerings
Bring your appetite to the 2021 Taste of Kennesaw food festival! The event is happening in downtown Kennesaw on Saturday, November 5, 2022 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
The Marietta HarvestFest and Halloween Happenings kid’s festival returns to the Square this Saturday
Marietta's HarvestFest is back for 2022! This an annual festival every October. It includes the HarvestFest Arts & Crafts Show, Touch-A-Truck, Scarecrows In The Square, a costume contest, and the Halloween Happenings children's festival. In … [Read more...] about The Marietta HarvestFest and Halloween Happenings kid’s festival returns to the Square this Saturday
The 7th annual Magnolia Arts Festival returns to Peachtree City this weekend
The 2022 Magnolia Arts Festival takes place in Peachtree City over the weekend of October 15th and 16th. Festival admission is FREE. You'll find a juried fine art market, a student art exhibit, plenty of great food, a kids activity area, and … [Read more...] about The 7th annual Magnolia Arts Festival returns to Peachtree City this weekend
Johns Creek Arts Festival: food, artist market, Kid Zone, live entertainment this weekend
The 2022 Johns Creek Arts Festival will return for the tenth year, on the weekend of October 15th and 16th. Admission is FREE. You'll find roughly 130 artist booths, showcasing artisans from around the country. Shop for paintings, pottery, … [Read more...] about Johns Creek Arts Festival: food, artist market, Kid Zone, live entertainment this weekend
FREE holiday lights display at the Ravinia campus in Dunwoody
NOTE: We don't have info yet for 2022. Please check back for updates. The Ravinia corporate campus and gardens play host to a holiday light display and FREE community event. Anyone can visit the commercial property to enjoy the lights and … [Read more...] about FREE holiday lights display at the Ravinia campus in Dunwoody
FREE: Oakhurst Porchfest features 100+ musical performances this Saturday
Oakhurst Porchfest is back for 2022! The annual music festival takes place on Saturday, October 8th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. During Porchfest, you can wander around one square mile within Oakhurst neighborhood and enjoy one-hour performances … [Read more...] about FREE: Oakhurst Porchfest features 100+ musical performances this Saturday
Chalktoberfest is back this October, with two days of live music on the Marietta Square
It's a festival that celebrates street art and craft beer! Enjoy a fall afternoon at Chalktoberfest, in the Marietta Square. You can sample craft beers, listen to live music from local artists, eat great food, and watch the work of professional … [Read more...] about Chalktoberfest is back this October, with two days of live music on the Marietta Square
Free: Fall Jonquil Festival in Smyrna
NOTE: The 2022 content update is on the way -- please check back! After an absence of two years, the Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival returns to the Village Green in downtown Smyrna. The festival takes place on Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, … [Read more...] about Free: Fall Jonquil Festival in Smyrna
Hoppy Easter at The Works: egg hunt, live music, photo opps
Have a great Easter weekend with the annual Hoppy Easter event at The Works. NOTE that some of the info below has NOT been updated for 2022 -- we'll do that as soon as the new info is available, or you can check the event web page … [Read more...] about Hoppy Easter at The Works: egg hunt, live music, photo opps
Oakland Cemetery: an Atlanta attraction and park that is always free
Oakland Cemetery is not just a final resting place for historic figures from Atlanta's past -- it's also one of the largest public green spaces in Atlanta. That's why Oakland's gardens and park-like 48 acres are often the setting for fall festivals … [Read more...] about Oakland Cemetery: an Atlanta attraction and park that is always free
FREE: Castleberry Hill Second Friday Art Stroll each month
UPDATED on 1/27/2021 According to the Facebook page, the art stroll is still on hold indefinitely. We'll let you know when it starts up again. The second Friday of each month marks the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll. Set your own pace as you browse … [Read more...] about FREE: Castleberry Hill Second Friday Art Stroll each month
MODA: Museum of Design Atlanta
On the second Sunday of most months, you can get FREE admission to MODA, the Museum of Design Atlanta. The event was previously known as Family Free Day, but has been rechristened as Design Club Day. While admission and special programming are free, … [Read more...] about MODA: Museum of Design Atlanta
Children’s Museum of Atlanta launches online learning program while school is out
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To help you keep your little ones engaged while school is out, the museum has launched a FREE online program called #CMAatHome. Each weekday at 11 a.m., the museum will provide an interactive activity, vocabulary list, song list, or book … [Read more...] about Children’s Museum of Atlanta launches online learning program while school is out
Sunday Funday comedy open-mic night for $5 on first Sundays
Updated for 2020! This open-mic event takes place every month on the first Sunday at the Highland Inn and Ballroom Lounge. It's a chance to see local up-and-coming comics and first-timers try out their best three minutes of material. Doors open … [Read more...] about Sunday Funday comedy open-mic night for $5 on first Sundays
Free and cheap events at Atlanta Brewing Company
Atlanta Brewing Company was Georgia's very first craft brewery. Now located on the west side, it has a dog-friendly patio with outdoor seating and often hosts free or low-cost events in its taproom. This venue doesn't … [Read more...] about Free and cheap events at Atlanta Brewing Company
Grand opening of Wild Heaven’s West End Brewery & Gardens this Saturday
Wild Heaven Beer is celebrating the opening of its West End Brewery & Gardens with an all day event. Come out for the fun on Saturday, September, 7th -- see the schedule of events below! West End Brewery promises to be a fun venue on the … [Read more...] about Grand opening of Wild Heaven’s West End Brewery & Gardens this Saturday
Comedy shows for $10 or less this week
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Who doesn't need a good laugh these days? There are plenty of live comedy shows in Atlanta to get you giggling and guffawing. Better yet, you can do comedy on the cheap. Most of the live comedy shows in this list are right around $10, and some are … [Read more...] about Comedy shows for $10 or less this week
GPB hosts FREE “Be My Neighbor Day” event for kids, on Saturday, July 27th
Georgia Public Broadcasting invites your family to their Be My Neighbor Day event, featuring the popular PBS character Daniel Tiger. It takes place on Saturday, July 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is FREE, but you must pre-register to … [Read more...] about GPB hosts FREE “Be My Neighbor Day” event for kids, on Saturday, July 27th
Ending this weekend: “Wine Down Weekends” FREE concert series
Atlantans really love springtime! The city is about to heat up with spring festivals and concerts -- including this year's Wine Down Weekends free outdoor concert series. These FREE concerts will take place at City Winery every weekend through May. … [Read more...] about Ending this weekend: “Wine Down Weekends” FREE concert series
Duluth Margarita + Taco Festival on May 5th
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in downtown Duluth, at the first annual Margarita + Taco Festival. It's happening on -- when else? -- Sundy, May 5th, from noon to 7 p.m. There will be 40 taco vendors and 12 bars with over 10 different flavored margaritas, … [Read more...] about Duluth Margarita + Taco Festival on May 5th
FREE: Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival, March 21-22, 2020
Enjoy a break from the rain and take a drive out to Conyers this weekend for the 38th annual Cherry Blossom Festival. It's taking place at the Georgia International Horse Park on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22. Festival hours both … [Read more...] about FREE: Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival, March 21-22, 2020
