Chill out at this Xmas in July event, hosted by the Avenue at East Cobb. The evening will feature a drive-in movie showing of The Grinch. You can also enjoy a photo opportunity with Santa in a red convertible, and a DJ-lead trivia game. The … [Read more...] about X-mas in July with a drive-in showing of “The Grinch” at the Avenue East Cobb (buy tickets now)
Kids and Family
LAST CALL: download J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book, “The Ickabog,” online for FREE
Author J.K. Rowling is famous around the world for her Harry Potter series of books. Now, she's offering a new book for FREE. The Ickabog, Rowling's latest work, will be published in November of 2020. But starting NOW, she'll offer an online … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: download J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book, “The Ickabog,” online for FREE
LAST CALL to stream Atlanta Ballet’s “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend
UPDATED on 7/3/2020: This performance is available to stream on line through Sunday, July 5th. Watch here On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th you can watch Atlanta Ballet perform Beauty and the Beast. The stream begins at 2 p.m. on … [Read more...] about LAST CALL to stream Atlanta Ballet’s “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend
President and Michelle Obama host a virtual ceremony for high school & college grads on June 6th
The Class of 2020 can take heart! Graduation ceremonies will happen virtually and in a big way. Currently, two large-scale virtual commencements are planned nationwide. The first takes place in May and the second in June. The details for each … [Read more...] about President and Michelle Obama host a virtual ceremony for high school & college grads on June 6th
Updated: 24 fun, educational, and free websites, where kids can learn coding, magic, music and much more
Whether you're home-schooling or just trying to keep the kids busy while you're working from home, this is a great list of resources. The websites are all FREE to use. They are in no particular order, but cover all age groups and all kinds of … [Read more...] about Updated: 24 fun, educational, and free websites, where kids can learn coding, magic, music and much more
Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
Dolly Parton announced on her Facebook page that she will begin reading stories for children, every Thursday night at 7 p.m. The story time event begins on Thursday, April 2nd and is scheduled for the next 10 weeks, through June 4th. The events … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
Acworth Art Fest
For info on the current year's Art Fest, click here. Updated on 5/15/2020 The Art Fest has been postponed. It will take place on July 18 and 19, 2020. The Acworth Art Fest is a vibrant, two-day celebration in Cobb County. This year's event … [Read more...] about Acworth Art Fest
NEW virtual events for kids: Michelle Obama hosts story hour, Levar Burton reads to kids and teens
UPDATED: NEW content was added to the top of the list on 4/18/2020. As always, scroll to the very bottom for a day-by-day list of these events. It's likely your kids are home from school for the next several weeks, due to widespread school … [Read more...] about NEW virtual events for kids: Michelle Obama hosts story hour, Levar Burton reads to kids and teens
Stream for free: “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” this Friday at 7pm
Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway will be available to stream for FREE on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. You can watch it on Playbill or on BroadwayCares.org. The concert originally took place last November. Ryan McCartan will … [Read more...] about Stream for free: “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” this Friday at 7pm
Disney launches new FREE website for locked-down families
Disney has launched a new website for families stuck at home. It is called Disney Magic Moments and it has a wide variety of new features. It is free to use. Disney Magic Moments will serve as a home for content and resources while the theme parks … [Read more...] about Disney launches new FREE website for locked-down families
Audible is offering FREE audio books for kids from pre-schoolers to teens
For as long as schools are closed, Audible is letting kids everywhere listen to stories for free. The audio books are available to stream (but not to download). You can access the stories via your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. There … [Read more...] about Audible is offering FREE audio books for kids from pre-schoolers to teens
Resources for Passover 2020: streaming Seder, downloadable Hagaddah, e-cards, and more
Passover 2020 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 8th. With a little planning, you can make it meaningful and memorable during these days of social distancing. Passover commemorates the end of enslavement in Egypt for the Jewish people. It was a … [Read more...] about Resources for Passover 2020: streaming Seder, downloadable Hagaddah, e-cards, and more
Saturday Night Seder stars Josh Groban, Fran Drescher, Jason Alexander, and more
We know you're sheltering in place this Passover. On the fourth night, which isSaturday, April 11th, 2020, you can enjoy a free streaming Passover Seder. Saturday Night Seder will start at 8 p.m. Eastern. A huge number of stars will be … [Read more...] about Saturday Night Seder stars Josh Groban, Fran Drescher, Jason Alexander, and more
Get a FREE kids combo with purchase at Firehouse Subs (carryout only)
However, Firehouse Subs is lending a helping hand to families on a budget, thanks to this money-saving offer. NOTE: You MUST have the coupon to redeem it. From March 23 to April 30, get a FREE Kids’ Combo with the purchase a medium or large … [Read more...] about Get a FREE kids combo with purchase at Firehouse Subs (carryout only)
Children’s Museum of Atlanta launches online learning program while school is out
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
Burger King offers two FREE kids’ meals with any purchase
Among concerns that school closings may mean some children don't get a hot lunch, Burger King is offering an option. From March 23 to April 6, the fast-food chain is offering customers two FREE kids’ meals with any purchase made via its mobile … [Read more...] about Burger King offers two FREE kids’ meals with any purchase
Charter-Spectrum offers free internet service to households with students
Colleges, K-12 schools, and libraries are closing down for a period of time. Students trying to keep up through virtual learning will need internet service. Now, Charter-Spectrum is stepping up to offer FREE broadband and wi-fi to students in … [Read more...] about Charter-Spectrum offers free internet service to households with students
VIRTUAL EVENT: free, live-streamed ukelele lessons on weekdays
How many times have you wished you had the time to learn a musical instrument? Here's a golden opportunity! Brad Bordessa, of Live Ukulele, is going online with FREE. live ukulele lessons from Monday, March 16th, through Friday, March 20th, … [Read more...] about VIRTUAL EVENT: free, live-streamed ukelele lessons on weekdays
POSTPONED: Atlanta Parent’s FREE summer camp expo on March 21
This event has been postponed. It will NOT take place on March 21st, but will be rescheduled at a later date. What will your kids do during summer school break in 2020? Yep, it's that time of year again. Thanks to Atlanta Parent, you can plan … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Atlanta Parent’s FREE summer camp expo on March 21
FREE: Family Fun Festival at the Woodruff Arts Center on March 8th (pre-register now)
Head to midtown Atlanta for a FREE day of family fun on Sunday, March 8th, 2020. The Family Fun Day takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. The activities are hosted by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Alliance Theatre, and High Museum of Art. They will … [Read more...] about FREE: Family Fun Festival at the Woodruff Arts Center on March 8th (pre-register now)
Get 25% off tickets to “Stellaluna” at the Center for Puppetry Arts this Sunday
A popular children's book comes to life on stage at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Stellaluna is a tale of a lost baby bat that falls into a family of birds and, as a result, learns to celebrate the differences in individuals. This … [Read more...] about Get 25% off tickets to “Stellaluna” at the Center for Puppetry Arts this Sunday
FREE: East Atlanta Village Rooster Drop and New Year’s Eve Fireworks (8pm for the kids plus midnight!)
With no Peach Drop this year, East Atlanta is the place to be on New Year's Eve. That's right, there is NO Peach Drop in 2019, so it really will be out with the old and in with the new -- the Rooster Drop in East Atlanta Village! Head to ZIP … [Read more...] about FREE: East Atlanta Village Rooster Drop and New Year’s Eve Fireworks (8pm for the kids plus midnight!)
Free story time with Santa at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway this Saturday
There are lots of opportunities for FREE and do-it-yourself photos with Santa at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be at the Santa Suite at the Forum every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. On … [Read more...] about Free story time with Santa at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway this Saturday
Free Santa pictures, cookies, and cocoa in Duluth this Saturday
Santa Claus arrives early in Duluth! Join Santa and his elves on Saturday, December 14, 2019 for cookies and cocoa at the Duluth Festival Center. The event is FREE and open to the public. It takes place from 10 a.m. to noon that day, but you must … [Read more...] about Free Santa pictures, cookies, and cocoa in Duluth this Saturday
Free photos with Santa at Boost Mobile in Southwest Atlanta on Dec. 21st
Santa is coming to Boost Mobile stores, including one in SW Atlanta, for free pictures. Bring your camera! All are welcome. Kids will receive a free toy, while supplies last. Here are the details, with a link to a Facebook … [Read more...] about Free photos with Santa at Boost Mobile in Southwest Atlanta on Dec. 21st
Get a FREE movie ticket for “Frozen 2”
Let it go! Let it go! For many families, there’s no bigger movie this year than Disney’s Frozen II. The flick will be a must-see this holiday season for many kids (and some grownups, too!) However, parents know the movies can quickly become an … [Read more...] about Get a FREE movie ticket for “Frozen 2”
Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat at the Fernbank Museum on October 26th
It's a Halloween party at a museum! Fernbank will host Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The special event is FREE with paid museum admission. It will feature games, interactive experiences, dinosaur … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat at the Fernbank Museum on October 26th
Discounts for “The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Silly Hollow” at the Center for Puppetry Arts
For discounts to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, CLICK HERE. Visit the Center for Puppetry Arts this Halloween! The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Silly Hollow opens on October 22nd and runs through November 3rd. Schoolteacher Ichabod Crane … [Read more...] about Discounts for “The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Silly Hollow” at the Center for Puppetry Arts
Austell Labor Day Day Festival with live music and fireworks
Come out to Austell for family fun on Saturday, August 31st from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Labor Day Festival in Austell will feature a parade, live music, vendors, and a fireworks finale. Admission is FREE. It all takes place in the Austell downtown … [Read more...] about Austell Labor Day Day Festival with live music and fireworks
Taste of Johns Creek: free admission and tastes from $1 to $4
Johns Creek will be a delicious place to be this Saturday, August 17, 2019. The annual Taste of Johns Creek event takes place from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., on the Chattahoochee High School Campus. Taste of Johns Creek follows a more updated model for … [Read more...] about Taste of Johns Creek: free admission and tastes from $1 to $4
FREE: Beloved Community International Exp at the King Center on August 10th
Travel the world without leaving Atlanta! The Beloved Community International Expo will celebrate diverse cultures with music, dance, food, and costumes from all around the globe. This FREE event takes place on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the … [Read more...] about FREE: Beloved Community International Exp at the King Center on August 10th
Family Paint Day: help create a new mural on the BeltLine’s Northeast Trail
The BeltLine Walls Festival is concluding on Sunday, August 4, 2019 with a FREE community event that includes Family Paint Day, street theater, and artist talks. Family Paint Day begins at 11 a.m., at Mason Fine Art, located at 415 … [Read more...] about Family Paint Day: help create a new mural on the BeltLine’s Northeast Trail
7th annual Cool Dads Rock Soapbox Derby on August 3rd in Historic 4th Ward Park
The 7th annual Cool Dads Rock Soapbox Derby takes place this Saturday, August 3, 2019. Festival hours are 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the derby race starts at 12:30 p.m. The event is FREE to attend and the race is free to watch. It all happens in … [Read more...] about 7th annual Cool Dads Rock Soapbox Derby on August 3rd in Historic 4th Ward Park
FREE: Grand opening of new kids’ play area at Mall of Georgia on August 3rd
Superheroes unite! Families are invited to come to the Mall of Georgia this Saturday, August 3rd, for the grand opening of a new, interactive, 4,000 square foot play area. The event is FREE and open to the public. The opening celebration takes … [Read more...] about FREE: Grand opening of new kids’ play area at Mall of Georgia on August 3rd
Free food and school supplies at Chamblee’s Back-to-School Bash
The Chamblee Police Department is hosting its third annual Back To School Bash on Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The FREE event will take place at Dresden Park, located at 2301 Dresden Drive. Children accompanied by a … [Read more...] about Free food and school supplies at Chamblee’s Back-to-School Bash
Dunwoody Nature Center 2019 Summer Concert Series: Battle of the School Bands on July 27th
On select Saturday nights in June and July, you can get your groove on at the Dunwoody Nature Center, during its popular summer concert series. The concerts take place outdoors in the meadow, in front of the fireplace -- but may be moved under cover … [Read more...] about Dunwoody Nature Center 2019 Summer Concert Series: Battle of the School Bands on July 27th
Ending July 28th: Donate a school supply to get 40% off adult admission at Medieval Times
This is a really fun promotion! Now through July 28th, you can receive 40% off an adult ticket at Medieval Times when you donate a new, unused school supply. If you've never been to this family-friendly attraction in Lawrenceville, you'll find … [Read more...] about Ending July 28th: Donate a school supply to get 40% off adult admission at Medieval Times
FREE outdoor movie at Atlantic Station: “The Grinch” plus a snow show on Thursday, July 18th
Enjoy a movie under the stars at Atlantic Station this summer! On Thursday nights in June, you can bring the kids for a FREE viewing of a family-friendly film. The movies begin at dusk, usually around 8:30 p.m. You're welcome to bring a blanket or … [Read more...] about FREE outdoor movie at Atlantic Station: “The Grinch” plus a snow show on Thursday, July 18th
Kirkwood Eats & Beats food truck roundup on Thursday nights
Eats & Beats is a weekly pop-up food truck ad music event, held on Thursday nights in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta. The event takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. between April 11th and November 21st in 2019. Admission is … [Read more...] about Kirkwood Eats & Beats food truck roundup on Thursday nights
This week in Atlanta: find a food truck rally near you
Too tired to cook tonight? Well, there's no need to! Check back here each week for the current line-up of food truck rallies around metro Atlanta. We add new events as we find them, so the list keeps growing. Scroll down below for a food truck … [Read more...] about This week in Atlanta: find a food truck rally near you