West Cobb residents are getting a new food truck event in 2023! Food Trucks Frenzy will replace the former First Fridays food truck rally. This new version of the event takes place on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, from May to October in … [Read more...] about Food Trucks Frenzy in Powder Springs on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
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Get a FREE Doritos Locos Taco at Taco Bell every Tuesday thru Labor Day
Taco Bell recently announced a FREE taco giveaway -- with an interesting backstory. In May 2023, Taco Bell filed legal petitions to do away with trademark restrictions on the phrase "Taco Tuesdays." The goal was to allow any … [Read more...] about Get a FREE Doritos Locos Taco at Taco Bell every Tuesday thru Labor Day
B at the Movies free outdoor film 7 FREE ice cream: “Minions: Rise of Gu” at Tumlin Park in Marietta
Local radio station B98.5 presents B at the Movies again this year. The 2023 outdoor film series is FREE, and takes place at various locations around metro Atlanta. Family fun and games start at 7 p.m. and the movies start at dusk (generally around … [Read more...] about B at the Movies free outdoor film 7 FREE ice cream: “Minions: Rise of Gu” at Tumlin Park in Marietta
Alpharetta’s Movie on the Town Green: “The Super Mario Bros” with character photo opps
The 2023 season of Movies in the Park is underway! This FREE outdoor film series takes place in multiple venues in the northern suburbs--including Alpharetta, Woodstock, Canton, Cumming, and Dawsonville. The movies selected are all … [Read more...] about Alpharetta’s Movie on the Town Green: “The Super Mario Bros” with character photo opps
FREE: The Marietta Square Artisan Market happens on the Square this Saturday
The Marietta Square Artisan Market is an outdoor market that features local art and hand-crafted items. It takes place on most Saturdays, year-round. Opening day for the season is Saturday, January 7, 2023, according to a Facebook post. The … [Read more...] about FREE: The Marietta Square Artisan Market happens on the Square this Saturday
12+ FREE streaming services for movies and TV shows
What better time to curl up and watch a holiday movie or binge-watch a new-to-you series? There are more FREE streaming services out there than you would imagine! Here's a primer on where you can stream movies and TV shows for free. These are … [Read more...] about 12+ FREE streaming services for movies and TV shows
Annual Museum Day offers FREE admission to these attractions – reserve a ticket now for Sept. 17th
UPDATE: Smithsonian Magazine has announced it will not hold Museum Day in 2023 at all. Please check back when we update for 2024. You can see the cancellation announcement here Info below the line is from a prior year and is not … [Read more...] about Annual Museum Day offers FREE admission to these attractions – reserve a ticket now for Sept. 17th
FREE Movies by Moonlight in Brookhaven
UPDATE: We don't have any info about movie nights for 2023 and don't believe the events are happening. We'll update if that changes. Browse our big list of FREE summer movies and our complete guide to FREE summer concerts in 2023. The city of … [Read more...] about FREE Movies by Moonlight in Brookhaven
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
FREE! Bring the kids to the annual Touch-a-Truck event in Kennesaw
A parking lot becomes a museum, a playground, and an interactive experience at Kennesaw's annual Touch-a-Truck event. It takes place on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Touch-a-Truck happens at Adams Park. Admission is FREE. Get … [Read more...] about FREE! Bring the kids to the annual Touch-a-Truck event in Kennesaw
FREE: The Marietta Beer Bus runs between 6 venues on select Saturdays
Update: According to the Facebook page, there will be no beer bus in 2023. The website is down, so perhaps it's all permanently gone. Don't drink and drive this weekend -- there's a better way! The Marietta Beer Bus is back this weekend. Masks … [Read more...] about FREE: The Marietta Beer Bus runs between 6 venues on select Saturdays
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
FREE First Friday concert series in Canton features live music by The Troubadour Project
Canton has brought back its popular First Friday live music events in 2023. All of the First Friday events take place between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., around Cannon Park in downtown Canton. (Need an address for your GPS? … [Read more...] about FREE First Friday concert series in Canton features live music by The Troubadour Project
Free: The Rocky Horror Picture Show movie screening with live shadow cast
Let's do the Time Warp again! On Saturday, October 22, 2022, you can come to Red Clay Music Foundry for a FREE showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The movie will include a live shadow cast. This means that amateur actors, in costume, … [Read more...] about Free: The Rocky Horror Picture Show movie screening with live shadow cast
FREE: These virtual fall gardening workshops highlight practical advice for Atlanta gardeners
The North Fulton Master Gardeners are offering FREE virtual gardening workshops this fall. Each class emphasizes practical gardening activities at the time of year that is best suited for that activity. The series of classes begins on September … [Read more...] about FREE: These virtual fall gardening workshops highlight practical advice for Atlanta gardeners
FREE open house at the Waffle House Museum — first time since 2019!
In case you didn't know, there's a Waffle House Museum here in the Atlanta metro area! The museum is the site of the very first Waffle House restaurant, which opened in 1955 in Avondale Estates. The Waffle House Museum is well-preserved, … [Read more...] about FREE open house at the Waffle House Museum — first time since 2019!
FREE: Party with the Past is back, presented by the Atlanta History Center this Thursday
When it comes to fun-and-free events, Party with the Past is an Editor's Pick here at Atlanta on the Cheap. This brilliant program connects the community to the historic locations all around us. The event was on hiatus for the past two years, but … [Read more...] about FREE: Party with the Past is back, presented by the Atlanta History Center this Thursday
Star Spangled Fourth celebration and fireworks at Mall of Georgia
There are apparently no fireworks at Mall of Georgia in 2022. We're basing this on the fact that the mall's website and Facebook events page have not been updated with any info for 2022. View our complete listing of 20212July Fourth celebrations … [Read more...] about Star Spangled Fourth celebration and fireworks at Mall of Georgia
Fireworks on the Fourth in East Atlanta Village
It appears this event will not happen in 2022. CLICK HERE for our complete list of 2022 Independence Day activities. Local businesses in and around East Atlanta Village are sponsoring a professional fireworks show on July 4th, at 9:30 … [Read more...] about Fireworks on the Fourth in East Atlanta Village
Duluth “Block Party on Main” is back for a new summer season
Another FREE summer concert and food truck series for those of you in North Fulton! Duluth will host its Block Party on Main concerts from May through August, on the last Fridays of each month. (See the dates below.) The event takes place from 6 … [Read more...] about Duluth “Block Party on Main” is back for a new summer season
Free Easter Egg Hunt at Harvest Baptist in Acworth on April 16th
Harvest Baptist Church in Acworth will host a FREE Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 16th, 2022 at 11 a.m. There will be 10,000 eggs, inflatables, special prizes, face painting, and treats. The church is located at: 3460 … [Read more...] about Free Easter Egg Hunt at Harvest Baptist in Acworth on April 16th
Grub Burger Bar offers free entree to veterans plus active and retired military on Veterans Day
On Thursday, November 11, 2021, all military personnel can enjoy a FREE entree at any Grub Burger Bar location, with a valid military ID. Grub is known for its signature burgers and handcrafted shakes. The deal applies to all active, … [Read more...] about Grub Burger Bar offers free entree to veterans plus active and retired military on Veterans Day
FREE: King of Pops Run Club on Tuesday nights
Hey intown runners, the King of Pops run club is back! It's open to all experience levels and ages, and is a kid-friendly event. This year, the KoP run club will take place on Tuesday nights. The group will meet up by the King of Pops … [Read more...] about FREE: King of Pops Run Club on Tuesday nights
Trick or treating at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta (in Woodstock)
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, located in Woodstock, will host a Fall Festival Halloween event on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 1 to 5 p.m. It is FREE to attend. Come in costume and bring a goody bag! Besides the treats, children can … [Read more...] about Trick or treating at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta (in Woodstock)
Red Hare Brewing hosts free and cheap events
Red Hare Brewing Company is an independent microbrewery in Marietta. This brewery often hosts special events, and many of them are cheap and free. There is no cover charge for live music and no ticketing fee for a brewery tour. We'll list … [Read more...] about Red Hare Brewing hosts free and cheap events
Metropolitan Opera has been streaming FREE operas every night for a year — and they’re still doing it
Last year, The Metropolitan Opera in New York City started streaming FREE encore presentations from its Live in HD series. These are shows that were originally transmitted as the cast performed live. Many were transmitted to movie theatres, where … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Opera has been streaming FREE operas every night for a year — and they’re still doing it
FREE Crocs for healthcare workers this week, in an online giveaway
Crocs is sharing a pair for healthcare! The shoe company is donating a FREE pair of its iconic shoes to frontline health workers, in a show of support for their heroic efforts in these challenging times. In 2020, Crocs donated more than … [Read more...] about FREE Crocs for healthcare workers this week, in an online giveaway
FREE indoor yoga in Alpharetta on Saturday mornings in March
Head to Alpharetta's Crabapple Center Gymnasium on Saturday mornings for a FREE yoga class. The classes are for all levels and kids are welcome. Just bring your own mat and water bottle and be there at 9 a.m. The class lasts one hour. These … [Read more...] about FREE indoor yoga in Alpharetta on Saturday mornings in March
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
4 FREE and family-friendly things to do for St. Patrick’s Day
No matter what your heritage, everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day! The March holiday is known for parades, shamrocks, leprechauns, and the wearin' o' the green. It's also known for green beer, Irish whiskey, and drunken … [Read more...] about 4 FREE and family-friendly things to do for St. Patrick’s Day
Get FREE frozen yogurt at Yogurtland for National Frozen Yogurt Day on Feb. 6th
National Frozen Yogurt Day is Thursday, February 6, 2020. To mark the date, Yogurtland is handing out FREE 5 oz cups of frozen yogurt (or ice cream, if you prefer). You can redeem this offer from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. only -- so set a calendar … [Read more...] about Get FREE frozen yogurt at Yogurtland for National Frozen Yogurt Day on Feb. 6th
Starbucks offers FREE coffee to first responders and frontline health workers thru Dec. 31st
Starbucks is rewarding the people working to keep us all safe and healthy. The company is offering FREE coffee to anyone who identifies as a frontline responder to the current pandemic. If you know someone who is working hard in healthcare … [Read more...] about Starbucks offers FREE coffee to first responders and frontline health workers thru Dec. 31st
Free photos with Santa in Norcross
NOTE: For the current year's info on holiday events in Norcross, GO HERE. UPDATED for 2020! The Norcross annual tree lighting is a virtual event this year.You can watch it on Facebook Live on December 4, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. And rather than … [Read more...] about Free photos with Santa in Norcross
UPDATE on the 2020 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta
UPDATED for 202o! The parade will not take place this year. But, to celebrate the spirit of the event, you can watch a holiday TV special that looks back on special moment's from the parades's 40-year history. The special will air on WSB-TV, … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2020 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta
Back-to-Nature Holiday Market & FREE admission at Chattahoochee Nature Center on Dec. 5th
Shop local this holiday season at the Chattahooochee Nature Center's Back-to-Nature Holiday Market. Admission to the nature center and the holiday market is FREE all day. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, December 5, … [Read more...] about Back-to-Nature Holiday Market & FREE admission at Chattahoochee Nature Center on Dec. 5th
FREE: Day of the Dead Festival at The Atlanta History Center (register in advance)
The Atlanta History Center is hosting a FREE Day of the Dead Festival, known as Dia de los Muertos in Spanish. The event takes place on Sunday, October 31, 2021, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Capacity is limited, so you'll need to register online for … [Read more...] about FREE: Day of the Dead Festival at The Atlanta History Center (register in advance)
FREE: Mobile Social bike ride on 2nd Thursdays (next ride is Nov. 12th)
The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition hosts a Mobile Social group ride on the second Thursday of each month. The ride is FREE to join in. It is a no-drop ride, which means that you'll never be left behind and you can always count on an experienced rider to … [Read more...] about FREE: Mobile Social bike ride on 2nd Thursdays (next ride is Nov. 12th)
Decatur Haints & Saints Halloween Parade
UPDATE for 2020 The city of Decatur events page lists the parade as "Pending" for 2020. It was scheduled for Sunday, October 25th. We don't expect the parade to happen. For this year's Halloween happenings, click here. For CDC … [Read more...] about Decatur Haints & Saints Halloween Parade
Trick-or-treating at Atlantic Station on Halloween
Update for 2020: This event doesn't seem to be on the Atlantic Station events calendar this year. For socially-distant Halloween happenings in 2020, click here. Info below the line is from a previous year. Atlantic Station is hosting … [Read more...] about Trick-or-treating at Atlantic Station on Halloween
