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4th of July fireworks around Atlanta — plus concerts, celebrations, parades, more
Where to see fireworks in Atlanta in 2024 -- this is the most complete list you'll find online anywhere! It includes ten metro Atlanta counties. Searching for fireworks in or … [Read More...]
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Georgia Aquarium: Get $25 tickets to visit after 5pm on weekdays this summer
The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta: admission deals & ticket discounts. Did you know GA residents get FREE admission on their birthdays? Details below! The Georgia … [Read More...]
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Cool off in these FREE Splash Pads, Spraygrounds, & Fountains this summer
The splash pads and spraygrounds in Atlanta are a fun way for kids to cool off and play in the water, without going to a pool. No matter where you live in metro Atlanta, there is … [Read More...]
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LAST CALL for Atlanta residents to apply for an instant rebate up to $2K on an e-bike purchase
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Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday, July 1st
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. … [Read More...]
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Our guide to free outdoor concerts in 2024 — enjoy a musical interlude!
Outdoor spring and summer concerts are back in 2024! No matter where you are in metro Atlanta, you can find FREE music this summer. This is a rolling, day-by-day list … [Read More...]
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June in Atlanta: All the best things to do this month, including ideas to beat the heat
Welcome to June! It's time for summer concerts, movies on the lawn, Juneteenth celebrations, and summer vacation activities. Are you looking for things to do this … [Read More...]
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FREE & CHEAP things to do this weekend, all over metro Atlanta
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 … [Read More...]
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5 film programs offering family-friendly movies for $1 to $3 this summer
Ah, summer vacation! You have to keep the kids busy and entertained, even when the Georgia heat and humidity makes it unpleasant to be outdoors. And that's when an air-conditioned … [Read More...]
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Get paid for watching a new family movie, “The Sneetches,” at home with your child
Here's an opportunity to watch a new movie at home with your child -- and get paid for it! Preview Free Movies is recruiting audiences to a private screening of the upcoming … [Read More...]
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Stone Mountain Park: get an Attractions Pass for HALF PRICE
Get half-off Attractions Passes, PLUS a FREE Pre-K pass for little kids. Details below! Stone Mountain is never a cheap proposition for families. Whenever there are ways to … [Read More...]
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Outback Steakhouse: Get a FREE Bloomin’ Onion for National Onion Day, June 27 & 28
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Lawrenceville hosts Days of Play: free activities on the Lawrenceville Lawn on Fridays
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Flicks on the Bricks in Duluth features “Top Gun: Maverick” this Friday (plus food trucks!)
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Doraville Summer Movie Series: FREE showing of “Blue Beetle” at a NEW location on Saturday
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Peachtree Corners concert features Guardians of the Jukebox this Saturday
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Target offers a 10% bonus discount for military, veterans, and their families, in honor of Independence Day
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Star Spangled Snellville — festival, concert, family fun, and fireworks on July 4th
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Outback Steakhouse: Get a FREE Bloomin’ Onion for National Onion Day, June 27 & 28
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Enjoy Wendy’s new Triple Berry Frosty for FREE this month!
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Alpharetta Food Truck Alley happens on 4th Thursdays of each month
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Brookhaven Food Truck Wednesdays is happening at Blackburn Park this week
Brookhaven Food Truck Wednesdays is back for the 2024 season! This year, it is a monthly (rather than weekly) event, … [Read More...]
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Starbucks: Get 4 beverages, any size, for $20 on Saturday, June 22nd
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Lawrenceville hosts Days of Play: free activities on the Lawrenceville Lawn on Fridays
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Flicks on the Bricks in Duluth features “Top Gun: Maverick” this Friday (plus food trucks!)
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Doraville Summer Movie Series: FREE showing of “Blue Beetle” at a NEW location on Saturday
The city of Doraville will present three summer movies in 2024. You don't have to register in advance. Just bring your … [Read More...]
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AMC Theatres launches Summer Movie Camp with $3 tickets for kid flicks from June to August
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Fernbank Science Center: See a planetarium show for just $6!
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Colony Kids on the Square: FREE play date this Tuesday
Colony Square invites kids and parents to enjoy Colony Kids, a recurring monthly playdate in 2024. Events take place … [Read More...]
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Brookhaven Food Truck Wednesdays is happening at Blackburn Park this week
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Enjoy $1 family movies with Regal Summer Movie Express, on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
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Holiday Fun in Atlanta
'Tis the season! Catch the holiday spirit with these events, activities, and discounts. This section updates automatically as new posts are added.
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Marietta History Center hosts its FREE Family Fun Day this Saturday
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FREE: Get a look behind the scenes at the Tiny Doors Studio Open House this Saturday
Head to Atlantic Station for a behind-the-scenes peek at the iconic public art project known as Tiny Doors ATL. This … [Read More...]
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“Garden Lights, Holiday Nights” at the Atlanta Botanical Garden — Save with Value Night pricing
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LAST CALL for Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland drive-thru light show
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Wendy’s: Get FREE Junior Frostys for all of 2024, when you buy a $3 keychain tag
Want to get a FREE Jr. Frosty at Wendy’s throughout 2023? All you have to do is purchase a cool Frosty Keychain Tag for … [Read More...]
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The best places to see holiday lights in metro Atlanta — including many FREE spectacular displays!
Best holiday lights near me, where to see christmas lights for free Atlantans love their holiday lights! Whether … [Read More...]
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Best ways to celebrate Kwanzaa, at one of these local events or at home with family
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FREE New Year’s Eve Bash at The Battery — including an “early innings” bash for the kids
The Battery Atlanta will celebrate the New Year in style as 2023 fades into 2024, with its annual New Year’s Eve Bash. … [Read More...]
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8 family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve and extra-early NYE celebrations for kids
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Head to the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl Parade in downtown Atlanta — plus FanFest before the game!
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Frosty Fun in Duluth features a FREE Noon Years Eve party with balloon drop
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Things to do on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day — that don’t involve drinking!
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