Shallowford Presbyterian Church invites anyone with food assistance needs to attend a special Thanksgiving Dinner-in-a-Box drive-through food pantry event. The food distribution takes place on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 from 9 to 11 a.m. The … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Dinner-in-a-Box drive-thru food distribution at Shallowford Presbyterian this Saturday
Community Events
The Canton Tree Lighting ceremony is this Wednesday
The city of Canton will host its annual tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. It is FREE to attend. The event takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cannon Park in downtown Canton. The Knox Chorus will be performing. Students … [Read more...] about The Canton Tree Lighting ceremony is this Wednesday
Atlanta Streets Alive: New Southwest route goes from West End to Grant Park on Nov. 17th
Streets Alive will continue in the fall of 2024, but will move to the Southwest Route. This beloved open street event has dates scheduled in September, October, and November. Hours for each date are 1 to 5 p.m. On select Sunday … [Read more...] about Atlanta Streets Alive: New Southwest route goes from West End to Grant Park on Nov. 17th
FREE open house events at Skiptown, Atlanta’s newest upscale dog park in Kirkwood
Get an inside look at Skiptown, Atlanta's newest upscale dog park and social club. The brand new Kirkwood facility is hosting a series of open house event this week. You can come for a tour any evening, from Tuesday, November 12th through Sunday, … [Read more...] about FREE open house events at Skiptown, Atlanta’s newest upscale dog park in Kirkwood
Planet Fitness to give away FREE Thanksgiving turkeys at the West End & Decatur locations on Nov. 22nd
We received this information in a media alert, directly from a PR agency representing Planet Fitness. Planet Fitness members and local community can receive a FREE turkey, while supplies last. Planet Fitness is helping the Atlanta community … [Read more...] about Planet Fitness to give away FREE Thanksgiving turkeys at the West End & Decatur locations on Nov. 22nd
Here’s another chance to get FREE Covid tests in the mail
How to get FREE at-home Covid-19 self-testing kits in Georgia At home, do-it-yourself testing kits for Covid-19 have become both convenient and necessary for many people, for many reasons. And with Covid surging again, the U.S. government is … [Read more...] about Here’s another chance to get FREE Covid tests in the mail
Dekalb Police host Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween night in Decatur; all residents invited!
The DeKalb County Police Department is hosting its 4th Annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 31, 2024. This FREE event will be held in the Kroger parking lot at 2385 Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. During the event, there will be … [Read more...] about Dekalb Police host Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween night in Decatur; all residents invited!
Munchkin Masquerade: Come for trick-or-treating on the Newnan Square on Halloween morning
From 10 a.m. to noon on Halloween day, October 31, 2024, downtown merchants will pass out treats on the historic Newnan Square. The event is FREE to attend. Costumes are always welcomed and encouraged. This event typically hosts a crowd of … [Read more...] about Munchkin Masquerade: Come for trick-or-treating on the Newnan Square on Halloween morning
Doggy Con: FREE to attend or $5 to register your pup for the costume contest
Who doesn't love a dog in costume? Doggy Con celebrates pup culture, just in time for Halloween. On Saturday, October 26, 2024, you and your four-legged bestie can get in on the Doggy Con fun. It takes place at Woodruff Park. Event hours are 10 … [Read more...] about Doggy Con: FREE to attend or $5 to register your pup for the costume contest
Trunk-or-Treat event at the Johns Creek police station this Wednesday
This is the 8th Annual Trunk-or-Treat event at the Johns Creek Police Department. It is an expanded event this year, with food trucks on site and Halloween-themed activities. It takes place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It … [Read more...] about Trunk-or-Treat event at the Johns Creek police station this Wednesday
FREE: Trunk-or-Treat event at the Shallowford Presbyterian Church parking lot on October 26th
Shallowford Presbyterian Church will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. This neighborhood-friendly tradition will take place in the spacious church parking lot. It is FREE to attend. Kids can … [Read more...] about FREE: Trunk-or-Treat event at the Shallowford Presbyterian Church parking lot on October 26th
Free spooky fun at Avalon: Trick-or-Treat for kids on Oct. 26th
Fall fun is in full swing at Avalon! Get in the spooky spirit with these two FREE Halloween events -- one for the kids, and one just for grownups. On Saturday, October 26th, 2024, bring the kids for trick-or-treating at Avalon from 10 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Free spooky fun at Avalon: Trick-or-Treat for kids on Oct. 26th
Boo Bash & mall-wide trick-or-treating at Town Center at Cobb
Town Center at Cobb will host mall-wide trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is FREE. Just come in costume and bring your treat bag! Town Center at Cobb is located in Kennesaw, at 400 Ernest Barrett … [Read more...] about Boo Bash & mall-wide trick-or-treating at Town Center at Cobb
Boo Fest: a safe trick-or-treat event on the Lawrenceville Lawn this Halloween
The 2024 Lawrenceville Boo Fest takes place on Thursday, October 31st, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is FREE to attend. It takes place at the Lawrenceville Lawn, a park that is located in downtown Lawrenceville at 210 Luckie Street. You'll … [Read more...] about Boo Fest: a safe trick-or-treat event on the Lawrenceville Lawn this Halloween
Clarkston to hold a Community Food Giveaway for city residents, on September 7th
Residents of the city of Clarkston are invited to a FREE food giveaway on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The event takes place at the Tahoe Village Shopping Center, located at: 4604 E. Ponce De Leon Clarkston, GA 30021 The giveaway … [Read more...] about Clarkston to hold a Community Food Giveaway for city residents, on September 7th
Atlanta e-Bike Rebate Program: Applications are open now — get up to $2K toward your new bike!
Atlanta residents can apply for an instant rebate up to $2K on an e-bike purchase. If you're a resident of the city of Atlanta, you may qualify for a huge discount on a brand new electric bike! City council voted this new program into … [Read more...] about Atlanta e-Bike Rebate Program: Applications are open now — get up to $2K toward your new bike!
Free! Bring your pets to the Blessing of the Animals at Sandy Springs Methodist
Sandy Springs Methodist will hold a Blessing of the Animals event this Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 4 to 5 p.m. It is FREE to attend, and takes place outdoors on the front lawn of the church. All creatures are welcome -- so bring your dogs, … [Read more...] about Free! Bring your pets to the Blessing of the Animals at Sandy Springs Methodist
Goldberg’s Deli: Donate a children’s book & get a free bagel with cream cheese
Goldbergs Fine Foods is hosting a book drive for kids. All through August, Goldbergs locations will collect donations of new books for infants and the Pre-K crowd. Each contributor will receive a FREE bagel and cream cheese from Goldbergs. The … [Read more...] about Goldberg’s Deli: Donate a children’s book & get a free bagel with cream cheese
Patagonia hosts Kids Clothing Swap on Saturday — bring your items and take home some items
Patagonia, a retailer of athletic clothing and equipment, will host a Kids Clothing Swap at its Krog Street location on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children grow out of clothing so quickly that it's worthwhile to pass along … [Read more...] about Patagonia hosts Kids Clothing Swap on Saturday — bring your items and take home some items
Atlanta Streets Alive: Come out and play along 3 miles of Peachtree St. with no traffic this Sunday
Atlanta Streets Alive: Enjoy 3 miles of Peachtree St. with NO TRAFFIC! NOTE: In fall of 2024, Streets Alive will move to Southwest Atlanta -- featuring a route from West End to Grant Park. For those details, CLICK HERE. This route will be in … [Read more...] about Atlanta Streets Alive: Come out and play along 3 miles of Peachtree St. with no traffic this Sunday
Free kids book giveaway + free admission at the Carter Presidential Library & Museum this Saturday
In honor of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, there will be a FREE children's book giveaway on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. There will also be FREE admission to the Carter Center that day -- so if … [Read more...] about Free kids book giveaway + free admission at the Carter Presidential Library & Museum this Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste event for residents of Chamblee, Doraville, & Brookhaven on Saturday
Three cities at the top end of the perimeter are partnering to host a household hazardous materials recycling event. The waste collection event is open to residents of Chamblee, Brookhaven, and Doraville. It takes place on Saturday, August … [Read more...] about Household Hazardous Waste event for residents of Chamblee, Doraville, & Brookhaven on Saturday
Bass Pro Shops: FREE Customer Appreciation Cookout on Saturday, August 10th
Bass Pro Shops is hosting a Customer Appreciation Cookout on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 3 to 5 p.m. You're invited to head to any participating location to enjoy free hot dogs and beverages, while supplies last. Both locations in metro … [Read more...] about Bass Pro Shops: FREE Customer Appreciation Cookout on Saturday, August 10th
FREE back-to-school event in Snellville: inflatables, water slide, giveaways, concert, food
Snellville Community Church will host a FREE outdoor event on the lawn on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and everyone is invited. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs! Celebrate the new school … [Read more...] about FREE back-to-school event in Snellville: inflatables, water slide, giveaways, concert, food
15+ National Night Out events around metro ATL: family fun, giveaways, food, music, touch-a-truck, more
National Night Out is a series of community-building events that traditionally take place on the first Tuesday in August. This year, that is Tuesday, August 6th. But some communities choose to hold their National Night Out events on the weekend, … [Read more...] about 15+ National Night Out events around metro ATL: family fun, giveaways, food, music, touch-a-truck, more
EcoFest: Free document shredding, food, market vendors, DJ, and more
EcoFest takes place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Sandy Springs. There is no residency requirement for FREE document shredding. HOWEVER, there is conflicting information out there as to whether or not advance … [Read more...] about EcoFest: Free document shredding, food, market vendors, DJ, and more
Back-to-school giveaways this weekend: free school supplies and summer fun!
Have fun and get FREE school supplies at these back-to-school events, around metro Atlanta! Festivals, backpack giveaways, school supply drives, and family fun! It's that time of year again! Even though there is plenty of summer left, metro … [Read more...] about Back-to-school giveaways this weekend: free school supplies and summer fun!
Free! Weekday summer meal program for kids in Cobb County during June and July
Cobb County public libraries will host FREE summer food distribution events in June and July, in 2024. Kids age 18 and younger are eligible to receive breakfast and/or lunch. Adults 19 or older who are enrolled in school programs for people … [Read more...] about Free! Weekday summer meal program for kids in Cobb County during June and July
FREE Back-to-School Celebration at Shallowford Presbyterian in Chamblee on Aug. 2nd
Meet your Shallowford neighbors and enjoy this back-to-school celebration over tacos and other delicious items. There will be lawn games on site. It takes place on Friday, August 2nd, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m. Please bring your own lawn … [Read more...] about FREE Back-to-School Celebration at Shallowford Presbyterian in Chamblee on Aug. 2nd
Chamblee Back-to-School Bash & backpack giveaway: Update for 2024
UPDATE on 7-9-24: The city announced via Instagram that this event is canceled for 2024. We will update next here. The city of Chamblee will host the annual back-t0-school bash on Saturday, July 29th. It takes place at the new Chamblee City … [Read more...] about Chamblee Back-to-School Bash & backpack giveaway: Update for 2024
Get decked out and join in Milton’s Independence Day Walking Parade
Milton will hold an Independence Day Walking Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It takes place at the Broadwell Pavilion. Dress yourself, your kids, your wagons, scooters, bikes, and even your leashed pets in the most festive … [Read more...] about Get decked out and join in Milton’s Independence Day Walking Parade
Cumming hosts a 4th of July parade, followed by a day of fun & fireworks at the Fairgrounds
Cumming is the place to be this 4th of July, with a parade downtown in the morning and a full day of fun at the Cumming Fairgrounds, ending with a brilliant fireworks display. The parade starts at 10 a.m. It travels south on Tribble Gap Road, … [Read more...] about Cumming hosts a 4th of July parade, followed by a day of fun & fireworks at the Fairgrounds
Cartersville hosts a 4th of July parade, festival, and huge fireworks display
The annual July 4th celebration returns to Cartersville on Thursday, July 4, 2024. It includes a parade, festival, entertainment, and the largest fireworks display the city has ever put on. The parade down Main Street in downtown Cartersville … [Read more...] about Cartersville hosts a 4th of July parade, festival, and huge fireworks display
Community Juneteenth celebration at Skyland Park, in Brookhaven, this Tuesday
The City of Brookhaven will celebrate Juneteenth with an event on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m., in Skyland Park. This event aims to recognize and celebrate the heritage and resilience of the African American community. It is FREE to … [Read more...] about Community Juneteenth celebration at Skyland Park, in Brookhaven, this Tuesday
Juneteenth in Atlanta: Celebrate with these free concerts, festivals, tours, parades, more
Celebrate Juneteenth in Atlanta! In 2024, the federal holiday falls on Wednesday, June 19th. Juneteenth marks the very end of slavery in the United States. It commemorates the date of June 19, 1865, when the last African-American slaves … [Read more...] about Juneteenth in Atlanta: Celebrate with these free concerts, festivals, tours, parades, more
Back-to-school giveaway for East Point residents: get free backpacks, school supplies, and food
UPDATE: We are watching for details about the 2024 event and will update -- so please check back! East Point families are invited to a back-to-school giveaway event on Saturday, August 5, 2023. It takes place from 10 a.m. 2 p.m., while supplies … [Read more...] about Back-to-school giveaway for East Point residents: get free backpacks, school supplies, and food
FREE: Tour gorgeous private gardens at the Midtown Garden Stroll this Sunday, May 19th
Come out and celebrate spring at the 11th Annual Midtown Garden Stroll! The event takes place on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from noon to 5 p.m. It is completely FREE and open to the public. This outdoor, self-guided tour is a rare opportunity to … [Read more...] about FREE: Tour gorgeous private gardens at the Midtown Garden Stroll this Sunday, May 19th
Dekalb-Peachtree Airport hosts FREE air show & open house for Good Neighbor Day
Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) is hosting the Good Neighbor Day Air Show and Open House on Saturday, May 11, 2024. There will be planes, entertainment, and good food. Admission to the event is FREE, but if you arrive by car, you'll pay $20 for … [Read more...] about Dekalb-Peachtree Airport hosts FREE air show & open house for Good Neighbor Day
Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade + early kids parade this Saturday
Need to make a lantern? See the free and cheap workshops listed below. Hey, Atlanta! Can you believe it's been 14 years since the very first lantern parade, the one that started them all? Well, it's time to light up the night again. On Saturday, … [Read more...] about Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade + early kids parade this Saturday
Lowe’s is giving away FREE plants for Mother’s Day — register now!
On May 11 and 12, 2024, Lowe’s is giving away a FREE one-pint annual plant from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Hours may vary by location. The offer is only available in-store, while supplies last. The giveaway is the FREE Member Gift for … [Read more...] about Lowe’s is giving away FREE plants for Mother’s Day — register now!
