Free things to do in Atlanta! Stay busy without depleting your wallet, with our listing of free and cheap events happening around metro Atlanta all weekend long. Please click on the links to verify each event. There are quite a few recurring … [Read more...] about FREE & CHEAP things to do this weekend, all over metro Atlanta
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Free & cheap things to do this week in Atlanta and suburbs
Free things to do in Atlanta! Once again, we present to you our eclectic assortment of FREE & CHEAP events around town. Make sure to click on each link for details, because some free events require pre-registration. If you … [Read more...] about Free & cheap things to do this week in Atlanta and suburbs
City of Jonesboro hosts a FREE Spring Fling Concert on April 26th
The city of Jonesboro will host a FREE Spring Fling concert on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The event goes from 6 to 9 p.m. and doors open at 5:30 p.m. It all takes place at Lee Street Park & Amphitheater, located at: 155 Lee Street Jonesboro … [Read more...] about City of Jonesboro hosts a FREE Spring Fling Concert on April 26th
Movie theaters in Atlanta and nationwide host Sneak Peek Showcase with $3 tickets
This is an event for movie lovers! Are you always checking out the latest trailers or reading news about upcoming releases? If so, you will definitely want to take a seat at this advance sneak peek, to find out what's coming to the big screen … [Read more...] about Movie theaters in Atlanta and nationwide host Sneak Peek Showcase with $3 tickets
The 2nd annual Chamblee Art Fest is back on Easter weekend
The City of Chamblee now hosts a brand new spring arts festival, inside the Perimeter! The 2nd annual Chamblee Arts Fest takes place on Saturday, April 19th and Sunday, April 2oth, 2025. This is a street festival, with booths lining Peachtree Road … [Read more...] about The 2nd annual Chamblee Art Fest is back on Easter weekend
The eclectic, always fun Inman Park Festival & Parade returns this April
It's been called Atlanta's "most spirited and eclectic" street festival, and it's our personal favorite here at Atlanta On The Cheap. The Inman Park Festival takes place each year during the last weekend of April -- which is Saturday, April 26th and … [Read more...] about The eclectic, always fun Inman Park Festival & Parade returns this April
FREE! Mall of Georgia hosts Movies Under the Stars from May through November
It's family fun time at the Mall of Georgia this summer. On select Saturday nights, you can bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a FREE outdoor movie on the giant screen. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and may include family-friendly … [Read more...] about FREE! Mall of Georgia hosts Movies Under the Stars from May through November
The 2nd annual Conyers Book Festival is happening this Saturday
The second annual Conyers Book Festival takes place on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Olde Town Conyers. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and it is FREE to attend. The festival is held on the grounds of The Book Cellar (located at 951 Rail Road Street) … [Read more...] about The 2nd annual Conyers Book Festival is happening this Saturday
April in Atlanta: All the best things to do this month!
Welcome to April! It’s festival season, pollen season, baseball season, and spring flower season. Are you looking for things to do in April around metro Atlanta? This is your monthly guide to free and cheap fun in the month of April. Below is an … [Read more...] about April in Atlanta: All the best things to do this month!
Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays opens the season this week
Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays is back for 2025, but is moving to a monthly schedule -- it won't happen every week this summer. However, the organizers are promising more food trucks and more variety at each event. As always, the location is Brook … [Read more...] about Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays opens the season this week
The “Illumine” light show is a magical after-dark experience at Oakland Cemetery, running now
Illumine is an annual after-dark arts event that takes place at Oakland Cemetery this spring. It happens on select nights from April 17 to 27, 2025. Tickets go on sale on February 15, 2025. Illumine is one of those events … [Read more...] about The “Illumine” light show is a magical after-dark experience at Oakland Cemetery, running now
FREE exhibit and opening reception at the Norcross History Museum
The City of Norcross invites you to view a FREE exhibit, Norcross Then vs. Now, that explores the city's transformation from its early days on. There will also be a FREE reception to celebrate the exhibit's opening. The showcase runs from … [Read more...] about FREE exhibit and opening reception at the Norcross History Museum
Our guide to free outdoor concerts in 2025 — enjoy a musical interlude this spring!
Outdoor spring and summer concerts are back in 2025! No matter where you are in metro Atlanta, you can find FREE music around town. This is a rolling, day-by-day list of upcoming summer concerts. It's organized in chronological order, … [Read more...] about Our guide to free outdoor concerts in 2025 — enjoy a musical interlude this spring!
FREE! Oakhurst Jazz Nights on every Thursday in April
The Oakhurst Neighborhood Association is hosting the 2025 season of Oakhurst Jazz Nights! The FREE sunset concerts will feature some of the best jazz artists in the Southeast. They take place on Thursday nights in April and September -- which are … [Read more...] about FREE! Oakhurst Jazz Nights on every Thursday in April
Spring Festival & egg hunt for kids at The Avenue Peachtree City
The Avenue Peachtree City hosts a Spring Festival on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is FREE to attend and takes place at Central Park. Come and take photos with the Easter Bunny. There will be an egg hunt, face painting, and … [Read more...] about Spring Festival & egg hunt for kids at The Avenue Peachtree City
The Amplify Decatur Music Festival features FREE concerts on the Decatur Square
Amplify Decatur is a 3-day music festival, taking place around downtown Decatur each year in April. It generally includes a handful of free or cheap performances around downtown Decatur, as well as paid admission for other concerts. The Amplify … [Read more...] about The Amplify Decatur Music Festival features FREE concerts on the Decatur Square
FREE Movie Mondays at Norcross Cultural Center: “The Fall Guy” is up next
FREE Movie Mondays at Norcross Cultural Arts Center Chase away those Monday blues with a FREE movie! The second and fourth Mondays of each month are MOVIE MONDAYS in Norcross. The free screenings take place at the Cultural Arts … [Read more...] about FREE Movie Mondays at Norcross Cultural Center: “The Fall Guy” is up next
Register now, then come to the High Museum on Wednesday for FREE admission, live performances, art-making workshops, and more
The High Museum of Art is not only a popular attraction in Atlanta, it's an organization that is committed to making the arts accessible to everyone in the community, regardless of income or demographics. For many years now, the High Museum has … [Read more...] about Register now, then come to the High Museum on Wednesday for FREE admission, live performances, art-making workshops, and more
Tucker Day features a parade, festival, and live music on three stages
The 2025 edition of Tucker Day takes place on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., along Main Street in downtown Tucker. You'll find a parade, vendor booths, live music by local artists, an interactive Kids Zone and more. Admission is … [Read more...] about Tucker Day features a parade, festival, and live music on three stages
75+ of the best spring festivals in metro Atlanta: things to do in March, April, and May
Spring festival season in Atlanta generally kicks off around March first, and continues through Memorial Day weekend -- and then it's summer festival season! This is the most complete list you'll find for spring festivals around the extended metro … [Read more...] about 75+ of the best spring festivals in metro Atlanta: things to do in March, April, and May
The Lemonade Days Festival returns to Dunwoody this April
Dunwoody's annual Lemonade Days festival returns in the spring of 2025 for it's 25th year! The five-day event will happen from Wednesday, April 23rd thru Sunday, April 27th, 2025. Lemonade Days Festival hours: Wednesday -- 4 … [Read more...] about The Lemonade Days Festival returns to Dunwoody this April
FREE concert at Cumming City Center this weekend
Image: 123RF The city of Cumming will host a series of outdoor summer concerts in 2025. They are FREE to attend. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. and last roughly two hours. They take place at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater, located within Cumming City … [Read more...] about FREE concert at Cumming City Center this weekend
The Suwanee Arts Festival is the place to be this weekend
The Suwanee Arts Festival takes place on Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th, 2025. It is FREE to attend. The festival takes place at Suwanee Town Center, the central hub of the city. Festival hours: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Sunday 10 … [Read more...] about The Suwanee Arts Festival is the place to be this weekend
The Conyers FREE Concert Series opens the season this Saturday
Save the dates for the new Conyers Concert Series in 2025! They are listed just below. The events take place in Olde Town on Railroad Street on select dates from April to June. Enjoy live music and food trucks as part of the popular Trucks on the … [Read more...] about The Conyers FREE Concert Series opens the season this Saturday
Avondale Estates hosts FREE Weekend Wind Down concert on Sunday
Avondale Estates will once again host its Weekend Wind Down concerts on the Town Green. These FREE concert events take place on select dates this year, and the schedule is below. Most dates are second Sundays, but the May concert is the 3rd … [Read more...] about Avondale Estates hosts FREE Weekend Wind Down concert on Sunday
LAST CALL for Atlanta Fair, closing Sunday
Atlanta Fair, at old Turner Field, is the city's only urban fair! Welcome back to the fair! The Atlanta Fair returns to Old Turner Field for its annual spring run. Of course, we'll keep you updated with all the ride deals and reduced … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for Atlanta Fair, closing Sunday
Tucker hosts Movies on the Green: “Mufasa” opens the season in May
The city of Tucker is once again hosting movies on the green, from May through September in 2025. The outdoor movies will all take place in the Church Street Greenspace. For the most part, the movies take place on third Thursdays -- with the … [Read more...] about Tucker hosts Movies on the Green: “Mufasa” opens the season in May
Alive in Roswell street festival opens the season 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 opens the season this Thursday
The Lawrenceville Boogie is a block party on the Square, coming this Saturday
The Lawrenceville Boogie returns to the Lawrenceville Square on Saturday, April 12, 2025. This is a block-party style street festival that made its debut a couple of years ago. It is FREE to attend. Festival hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Head to the … [Read more...] about The Lawrenceville Boogie is a block party on the Square, coming this Saturday
Henry County’s spring festival features a helicopter egg drop on Saturday
Henry County Parks & Rec department will host a spring festival on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The event begins at 5 p.m., and the Easter egg hunts start at 7 p.m. Everything is FREE to attend. Bring your own flashlight, camera, and a … [Read more...] about Henry County’s spring festival features a helicopter egg drop on Saturday
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza is a 2-day festival on Easter weekend, with the largest egg hunt in the county
The Sandy Springs Artsapalooza festival will take place on April 19th and 20th in 2025 -- which is Easter weekend! In a typical year, this two-day event puts an emphasis on local and regional arts and crafts. In addition to 150 artist booths, the … [Read more...] about Sandy Springs Artsapalooza is a 2-day festival on Easter weekend, with the largest egg hunt in the county
Tucker’s First Friday FREE concert series returns this May
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 returns this May
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
FREE Music in the Park concerts at East Cobb Park
Music in the Park is a FREE concert series taking place from April through October at East Cobb Park. The concerts take place on select Sundays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. East Cobb Park is located at: 3322 Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA 30068 There … [Read more...] about FREE Music in the Park concerts at East Cobb Park
FREE Sundays in the Park concert series in Roswell opens the season this May
Sundays in the Park is a FREE outdoor concert series happening in Roswell on select Sundays, May through October. The concerts take place either at Riverside Park, Roswell City Hall, or the Roswell Town Square. All concerts start at 5:30 … [Read more...] about FREE Sundays in the Park concert series in Roswell opens the season this May
Forum Flicks at Peachtree Corners: “Moana” is up this Tuesday
The Forum at Peachtree Corners hosts FREE films on second Tuesdays The Forum at Peachtree Corners will host FREE family-friendly movies on the second Tuesday of the month, from April thru October. Movies take place in The Plaza from 6 to 8 … [Read more...] about Forum Flicks at Peachtree Corners: “Moana” is up this Tuesday
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
FREE! Spring Fling events at Woodlands Garden in Decatur this week
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! Spring Fling events at Woodlands Garden in Decatur this week
Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday, April 7th
If you love the movies, adore a bargain, and enjoy surprises, this is a deal for you! Lots of movie fans are thrilled by a good plot twist at the end of a suspenseful thriller. Now, you can enjoy that twist before the movie even begins, thanks to … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday, April 7th
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!
