UPDATED on 7/27/2020 The Chastain Park Arts Festival has new dates. It will take place on November 7th and 8th in 2020, after being postponed from its usual May run as well as a rescheduled August date. We have not yet updated the info below … [Read more...] about Chastain Park Fall Arts & Crafts Festival will be in November
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CANCELED: Marietta Greek Festival, May 15th to 17th, 2020
UPDATED on 5/1/2020 The festival is canceled for 2020 and will return in 2021. Be Greek for a day! The 30th annual Marietta Greek Festival happens from May 15 to 17, 2020. The festival features traditional Greek food, as well as live … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Marietta Greek Festival, May 15th to 17th, 2020
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
RESCHEDULED: Food-O-Rama food truck festival will be November 8th
Updated on 5/15/2020 The fifth annual Food Truck Festival, scheduled to take in Grant Park on April 4, 2020, has been POSTPONED once again. The hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The correct date is November 8, 2020 in Piedmont Park. (It was … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: Food-O-Rama food truck festival will be November 8th
July 4th Fireworks & Drag Racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway
This event is canceled for 2020. Click here to view this year's July 4th holiday weekend events Atlanta Motor Speedway is hosting 4th of July fireworks and drag racing, during the Click It or Ticket Fireworks Salute to America! Watch … [Read more...] about July 4th Fireworks & Drag Racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway
RESCHEDULED AGAIN: Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw is now in November
The Big Shanty Festival in downtown Kennesaw has been rescheduled for November 7th and 8th, 2020. The original April dates were postponed till May 30 & 31, but festival organizers have changed the dates once more. The rest of this post has … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED AGAIN: Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw is now in November
RESCHEDULED: Dunwoody Art Festival will be Labor Day Weekend
UPDATED on 5/17/2020 The new dates for the festival are September 5 & 6, 2020 Content below this point has not yet been updated with the new 2020 details -- so please check back! The Dunwoody Art Festival is a Mother's Day Weekend … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: Dunwoody Art Festival will be Labor Day Weekend
CANCELED: Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes 2020
The 17th annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes takes place on May 16 & 17, 2020. The remainder of this post has not yet been updated for 2020 and may not be accurate -- please check back! The festival and art market will be located … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes 2020
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
CANCELED: Inman Park Festival will NOT take place this April
The 2020 Inman Park Festival has been canceled. We hope to see it back better than ever in 2021. This includes the parade and the Tour of Homes. It's been called Atlanta's "most spirited and eclectic" street festival, and it's our … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Inman Park Festival will NOT take place this April
CLOSED: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) closes doors and postpones all programming
NOTE: MODA will be closed to the public from March 13 to March 27. All special programming will be rescheduled at a later date. Here is the museum's statement: In response to the growing concern surrounding [current events], Museum of Design … [Read more...] about CLOSED: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) closes doors and postpones all programming
FREE: Castleberry Hill Second Friday Art Stroll this week
The second Friday of each month marks the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll. Set your own pace as you browse the neighborhood art galleries and shops in this trendy neighborhood (which is also a federally recognized historic district and popular filming … [Read more...] about FREE: Castleberry Hill Second Friday Art Stroll this week
Spring Jonquil Festival in Smyrna on April 25 & 26, 2020
]On April 25 and 26, 2020, the Spring Jonquil Festival will take place on the Village Green in downtown Smyrna. This post has not yet been updated for 2020 and may not be accurate -- please check back! Admission is free, and the festivities … [Read more...] about Spring Jonquil Festival in Smyrna on April 25 & 26, 2020
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
16 Things to Do for Black History Month in February (including some you’ve never thought of)
Updated for 2020! There is so much to do and so many places to explore during Black History Month in Atlanta. In fact, it's nearly impossible to talk about black history in America at all without mentioning Atlanta. Our city has seen remarkable … [Read more...] about 16 Things to Do for Black History Month in February (including some you’ve never thought of)
FREE: First Friday holiday concert at Norcross Arts Center features the Joe Gransden Sextet on Dec. 6th
On the first Friday of certain months, catch a FREE concert at the Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center. The concerts feature different types of music, including jazz, rhythm and blues, and funk. They take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on concert … [Read more...] about FREE: First Friday holiday concert at Norcross Arts Center features the Joe Gransden Sextet on Dec. 6th
FREE: Candler Park Art Block on November 16th
The Candler Park business district will host its annual fall Art Block on Saturday, November 16, 2019 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, jewelry, … [Read more...] about FREE: Candler Park Art Block on November 16th
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
LAST CALL: final weekend for a free guided bike tour on the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail (reserve now)
Content for the 2020 bike tours is coming soon! Please check back. This fall, you can take advantage of FREE guided bicycle tours on the Atlanta BeltLine. The bike tours are offered by the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and take place on Saturday … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: final weekend for a free guided bike tour on the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail (reserve now)
FREE public observatory viewings on Thursday and Friday nights
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Looking for a free or cheap activity to do with the kids this summer? Take them to the Fernbank Science Center -- which is one of a handful of FREE museums around Atlanta. Of special interest: FREE sky-viewing at the observatory on Thursday and … [Read more...] about FREE public observatory viewings on Thursday and Friday nights
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
6 First Friday events happening this week on October 4th
The first Friday of each month is a popular date for recurring events. Many are free. Some are special deals or discounts. Here are a handful of First Friday events happening in metro Atlanta. Do you know of a regularly occurring First Friday … [Read more...] about 6 First Friday events happening this week on October 4th
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
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
Free outdoor summer concert series around Atlanta in 2019
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 fall, others take place only in May and September -- which are, let's face it, two of the … [Read more...] about Free outdoor summer concert series around Atlanta in 2019
