Celebrate National Donut Day with a FREE donut at Krispy Kreme, Duck Donuts, Dunkin, Revolution Doughnuts, Da Vinci’s Donuts, and more!

 

FREE doughnut alert! Celebrate National Doughnut Day in Atlanta on Friday, June 5th, 2026 with a freebie or deal from a wide variety of doughnut shops.

The food holiday is traditionally celebrated on the first Friday of June.
And the best part is that some of the biggest names in doughnuts will join in the celebration by handing out FREE donuts.

According to Wikipedia and multiple other sources, National Donut Day was originally established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.

NOTE: These offers are valid at participating locations, while supplies last. Limit one per person. No purchase necessary, except where otherwise noted.

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National Donut Day Deals for 2026

We’re still hunting down 2026 deals. Browse the info below, and then please check back in a day or two for more updates!

Please remember, not all locations of a chain participate in all promotions.

Krispy Kreme

On June 5, 2026, Krispy Kreme will give you a FREE doughnut of your choice, just for showing up. No purchase necessary.
Plus, there’s a Krispy Kreme BOGO offer for the same day.
Buy any dozen donuts and get a dozen of Original Glazed for just $2.The offers are available in-shop and at the drive-thru.
Details in the press release

Duck Donuts

At Duck Donuts, everyone gets a FREE classic donut — in-shop only — on June 5, 2026.  You don’t even have to buy anything to get your sweet treat!
Other deals that day include: 
*Get 6 for $6 classic half-dozen
*Get 6 for $8 party half-dozen
*Get a FREE rubber duck with the purchase of any dozen
The deal was announced on Instagram.

Duck Donut locations in metro Atlanta:

• Acworth (1720 Mars Hill Rd)
• Old Alabama Square shopping plaza (3005 Old Alabama Rd., in Alpharetta)

Dunkin’ Donuts

On June 5, 2026, you can get a FREE classic donut of your choice with a beverage purchase.
Classic donut favorites include: Boston Kreme, Glazed, Glazed Chocolate, Jelly Filled, and more.
The offer is good at participating locations while supplies last.
Dunkin’ is also offering limited edition merchandise online. 
Get the details in the press release.
There are multiple locations around metro Atlanta.

Dough in the Box

Head to any one of three metro Atlanta locations for a FREE glazed doughnut on Friday, June 5, 2026.
No purchase necessary! The giveaway was announced via each Dough in the Box store’s individual Facebook page. 
Visit the website

• Marietta — 3184 Austell Rd. SW
• Austell — 2799 Veterans Memorial Hwy
• Atlanta — 5650 Fulton Industrial Blvd, 30336

 Paris Baguette

On June 5, 2026, Rewards members can get FREE sugar mochi or small twist donut with purchase.
Sign up for the PB Rewards program and get a FREE donut or pastry of your choice.
Locations: Doraville, Perimeter, Duluth.
Sign up here

 Randy’s Donuts

On June 5, 2026, all guests can receive one FREE Classic Donut of their choice, no purchase necessary..
The offer is good from 6 a.m. to noon.
One location, at Lenox Mall. 
See the press release

Da Vinci’s Donuts

We don’t have a 2026 offer yet.
Lat year, Da Vinci’s is offered a free donut of your choice at all locations, no purchase necessary.
The offer was announced on the Facebook page, so we’re monitoring their social media for an announcement.
You can find metro Atlanta locations at:

• Alpharetta — 131 S. Main Street
• Sandy Springs — 5610 Glenridge Dr.
• Buckhead — Lenox Square Mall
• Dawsonville — 145 Dawson Forest Rd.

RaceTrac

We don’t have an offer yet for 2026.
Last year, RaceTrac gave away a free doughnut to rewards members — so you may want to check your app on Friday, June 7th.

The Salty Donut

Revolution Doughnuts

Revolution Doughnuts opened on National Doughnut Day in 2012, which means they are celebrating their 14th birthday this year. 
The 2026 deal has not yet been announced — but we’ll update when it is!

• Decatur — 908 W. College Ave.
• Inman Park — 745 Edgewood Ave.

Sublime Doughnuts

We don’t have a 2026 deal yet from this gourmet doughnut shop, which specializes in ultra-decadent flavors.

• Midtown — 535 10th Street NW
• Druid Hills — 2455 Briarcliff Rd

Sarah Donuts

We haven’t seen a 2026 special offer from Sarah Donuts, but some people consider these handmade confections to be the best doughnuts in Atlanta. If you’re near a shop, pop in for some doughnut love or a breakfast sandwich.
Locations in:

• Decatur
• Roswell
• Norcross
• Johns Creek
• Suwanee (two locations)
• Cumming

Giggle Monsters Craft Donuts

This is the shop that bills itself as “The only local donut brand daily creating from scratch, hand-crafted yummy donuts with monster-size.” 

For 2026, Giggle Monsters posted a teaser on Facebook, but has not yet revealed their special offer. 
There are two locations in Canton:

• 10511 Bells Ferry Rd.
• The Mill on Etowah (225 Reformation Pkwy)

7-Eleven

We no longer have 7-Eleven stores in the Atlanta metro area, but we’re including it for any readers who may be on the road that day, traveling through neighboring states.

On June 5, 2026, 7-Eleven Rewards members can get a classic glazed donut for just 50 cents, at participating locations.
Read the press release

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Location:
Pullman Yards
225 Rogers St NE
Atlanta, GA 30317

General Info
The experience takes about 60 minutes.
There’s an age requirement of 8+. No one under 8 is admitted, and kids 8-12 must be with an adult.
Thursday night is Adult Night — no one under 18 is admitted and there are extended hours.
More info + tickets

Highlights
Admire breathtaking views of Earth and feel the immensity of space
Witness the first-ever spacewalk captured in cinematic virtual reality
Explore an entirely walkable 3D model of the International Space Station
Walk among astronauts and discover their epic adventures
Get a front row seat to NASA’s Artemis I rocket launch to the Moon
Experience a sense of weightlessness in an audiovisual installation by renowned artist Ryoji Ikeda
A must-see immersive journey acclaimed by audiences worldwide
Get tickets

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General Info
There is an age requirement of at least 8 years old.
This is a 30-minute, free-roaming virtual experience.
It may not be suitable for people with stability or balance issues.
Paid self-parking is available on site, and there are other paid lots within walking distance.

Highlights
Dive 3,800m to explore the Titanic wreck
Recover lost film reels from William Harbeck
Experience stunning recreations, including the Grand Staircase
Discover powerful passenger stories and visit third-class cabins
Journey from surface to ocean floor as light fades into the deep
Step into the engine room and its operations
Explore the shipwreck and its grandeur
Relive the iconic Grand Staircase ball
Witness the collision under a starry night
Get tickets

An authentic reconstruction
This immersive experience is the result of over two years of in-depth research and meticulous documentation.
Every element—from the ship’s architecture to the lives of its passengers and the events of its final voyage—has been carefully reconstructed using rigorously verified sources.

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Location:
Exhibition Hub Atlanta Art Center
5660 Buford Hwy
Doraville, GA 30340

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Stone Mountain Park has put together a special Juneteenth tribute, called the Lift Every Voice Drone & Light Show. 
It will celebrate African American culture. 

Each night, from June 18 to 21, 2026 the drone & light show will be FREE.
Tickets are usually $5 for lawn seats.

Keep in mind that parking is $20 per car at the park.

If you come early and want to enjoy the special attractions at the park, you can purchase an Attractions Pass. 

Thanks to a Groupon deal, you can currently get an Attractions Pass for HALF-OFF — that’s just $19.99 per person. The link also lets you buy tickets to the Zip Line Adventure Course for $19.99, which is also half-price. 
As always, make sure you review the fine print before you buy. 

More info on the Stone Mountain Park website

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For four days only, June 4 to 7, 2026, Fever, the global entertainment company, is offering discounts from 15% to 50% on immersive experiences in Atlanta.

These exhibitions are rarely discounted, so take advantage of the Fever Days flash sale while it lasts.

You don’t need a promo code — the discount is right on the ticketing pages of these select events.

Scroll down, then click through the links for detailed descriptions of each exhibit and to buy tickets.
The exhibits on sale include:

• Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
• Dinoverse: An Epic Journey to the Jurassic
• Serial Killer: The Exhibition World Tour
• Titanic Echoes from the Past: An Immersive Experience in VR
• Space Explorers: Journey to the International Space Station
• INTENNSE Tennis

Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
15% OFF 

This is an immersive experience in which you’ll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms, and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses!
Get 1-day tickets
Get a 6-month pass

Location:
Exhibition Hub Atlanta Art Center
5660 Buford Hwy NE
Doraville, GA 30340

Dinoverse: An Epic Journey to the Jurassic
50% OFF

This is a family exhibition where kids and adults can explore giant skeletons, interactive dino zones, and creative activities. Step through a time portal with a thrilling Virtual Reality experience and snap epic dino photos!
Get tickets
More info

Location:
Exhibition Hub Atlanta Art Center
5660 Buford Hwy NE
Doraville, GA 30340

Serial Killer: The Exhibition World Tour
20% OFF

A gripping, immersive experience into the dark psychology of real-life serial killers. Following its massive success in Europe, the collection is now making its U.S. debut in Atlanta before touring the rest of the country. Be among the first to experience this chilling true crime phenomenon!
Get tickets

Location:
Pullman Yards
225 Rogers St NE
Atlanta, GA 30317

Titanic Echoes from the Past: An Immersive Exhibition in VR
20% OFF

Step into an extraordinary, guided VR journey and experience the story of the Titanic as if you were truly there. This one-of-a-kind immersive adventure blends history, cutting-edge technology, and powerful emotion—bringing the world’s most iconic ocean liner back to life like never before.
Get tickets
More info

Location:
Eclipso Atlanta
550 Somerset Terrace NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
(located on the Eastside BeltLine)

Space Explorers: The Infinite
20% OFF

An immersive experience in virtual reality, inspired by NASA missions. Embark on an expedition to the International Space Station. On this journey, you will explore stunning 3D 360° cinematic VR filmed inside and out of the ISS, and discover what daily life in space is truly like. Space walk with astronauts and witness breathtaking views of our blue Earth from the vastness of space—a perspective so profound, it may transform you!
Get tickets
More info

Location:
Pullman Yards
225 Rogers St NE
Atlanta, GA 30317

INTENNSE Tennis
25% OFF

Tennis. Turned Up. INTENNSE is a professional tennis league where the play is fast, non-stop and unpredictable.
The league is built around team competition, faster matches, and a more fan-friendly live experience than traditional tennis. Say goodbye to slow play and say hello to fast, fierce, action-packed arcs with minimal downtime in a stadium atmosphere where fans are encouraged to ditch the traditional tennis etiquette and turn the volume up in a custom-built, 500-seat immersive arena.
Get tickets

Location:
Assembly Studios, Gate 2
2582 Assembly Blvd Building 3000
Doraville, GA 30360

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The Suwanee Asian Festival takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from noon  to 8 p.m.
Come out to Town Center Park to enjoy various Asian cultural performances, costumes, music, and food!

This is a family-friendly event that allows you to experience Asian culture through local artists, restaurants, and food trucks.

Festival Highlights

• Multicultural performances featuring Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Laotian, Malaysian, Filipino, South Asian, Indonesian, and more
• Engagement opportunities with local governments and nonprofit organizations
• Vendor booths
• Food vendors showcasing authentic Asian cuisines
• Retail vendors celebrating cultural heritage

Town Center Park is located in downtown Suwanee at:
330 Town Center Ave
Suwanee, GA 30024

More info:
Visit the website
Go to the Facebook Page

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Get ready for a global culinary adventure!
Atlanta International Night Market will hold its next event in downtown Chamblee. The event takes place over two days and is FREE to attend. 

On Friday, June 5, 2026,  the Night Market hours are 5 to 10 p.m. 
On Saturday, June 6th, hours are 2 to 10 p.m. 

It’s all happening at the plaza and green space in front of Chamblee City Hall, located at:
3518 Broad St.
Chamblee, GA 30341

You’ll be able to try food from Hawaii, Japan, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Korea, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Mexico, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Turkey, Jordan, Jamaica, Trinidad, Hungary, Bosnia — and this is just scratching the surface! 

Besides the amazing food, there will be over 20 arts & crafts vendors representing many international cultures. 

Know before you go

This FREE event takes place rain or shine. 

There will be very limited parking at Chamblee City Hall and on the street in downtown Chamblee.
You are encouraged to use a ride share service OR take MARTA to Chamblee Station. 

The designated ride share dropoff and pickup point is located at 5374 Peachtree Road. 

Using MARTA
Downtown Chamblee is embracing transit-oriented development — and the business district is an easy walk from the Chamblee MARTA Station.

If you live anywhere on the Gold Line, MARTA is a no-brainer. Get off at Chamblee Station, then follow the signs pointing to the buses (not to Chamblee Tucker Rd) to exit the platform. In the middle of the station, one level below, you’ll find a short covered walkway that is marked Peachtree Rd. This is the shortest walk to the concert. 

More info:
Visit the website
Go to the Facebook page

About the Atlanta International Night Market 

The Atlanta International Night Market combines cultures from all over the globe and has become one of the most beloved festivals in the Southeast.

Atlanta is home to over 100 international cultures, and this FREE festival provides a venue to celebrate food, performances, and art from Latin America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. 

Food vendors on site 

Adar’s Shawarma
Antonio’s Family Foods
Baklava Pastries
Batavia 3 Tanghulu
Banhmichiem
Blazin Noodle
Boba Mocha
Cakes on Edge
Carbart’s K-Dogs
Char Kingz
Cherifish
Crunchy Dog
Dragon Bowl
Flames & Skewers
Grassfed Vegan
Gyro Chef
Hobie Pop Kettle Corn
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Kajun Asian
La Mixteca Tamale House

Machi Cafe
Mamacita’s Latin Kitchen
Mango Mania
MB Roasted Corn
Mega Yakitori
Nobi Cha Bubble Tea
Nuve Baking Lab
Pupuseria y Taqueria mi Pulgarcito #1
Saffron Wok
SEA Jerky
Seasons Best Tea & Boba
Sisters Thai Kitchen
Snowy Juicy
Sweet Chimney Bakery
Taqueza Catalan
Tias Terrific Treats
Tropics
Viral Dubai Chocolates
Xtreme Sweets

Open container policy!

Chamblee becomes the latest municipality in the Atlanta metro area to allow outdoor alcohol consumption in its entertainment district!

Starting June 1, 2023, you can purchase alcohol from a licensed establishment in downtown Chamblee and carry it with you, as long as you adhere to the ordinance guidelines.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Hours for outdoor alcohol consumption are 9 a.m to 10 p.m.
• Open containers are prohibited outside those hours.
• You still must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol.
• Alcohol-licensed restaurants will dispense your drink in a clearly marked plastic cup.
• Beer and wine cannot exceed 16 fluid ounces; for distilled spirits it’s 12 ounces.
• You cannot bring your own alcohol to the city for open container consumption.

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Cumming City Center announced the FREE concert line-up from March thru October in 2026

Image: 123RF

The city of Cumming will host a series of outdoor summer concerts in 2026.
They are FREE to attend.

Concerts begin at either 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. and last roughly two hours.
They take place at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater, located within Cumming City Center.
The concert schedule is just below — covering March through October.

Parking is FREE.
Coolers and outside food are not allowed.

The Lou Sobh Amphitheater is located at:
450 Vision Dr.
Cumming, GA 30040

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Cumming City Center 2026 summer concerts

Visit the Cumming events calendar page to see all events.
The concerts have different start times — some are 7 pm and some are 8 pm.
There is also conflicting information between the city website and the city Facebook page.

Please click thru the links below to double-check dates and times before you head out!

Friday March 27 at 7 pm
Primal Crue
(Motley Crue tribute)

Saturday, March 28 at 7 pm
Talk Dirty
(Poison tribute)

Friday, April 3 at 7 pm
Letterbomb
(Green Day tribute)

Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
Purple Madness
(Prince tribute)

Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m 
Brooklyn Boys
(tribute act)

Saturday, April 11 at 7 pm
The Gold Standard Band

Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. 
Human Clay

Saturday, April 18 at 7 pm
Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols
(Country)

Friday, April 24 at 7 pm
90s Kids

Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m.
Heart Breaker 
(Heart tribute)

Friday, May 1 at 8 pm
Ashley Brooks
(Country)

Saturday, May 2 at 8 pm
The Spirit of Rush
(Rush tribute)

Friday, May 8 at 8 p.m.
Mic Check One-Two

Friday, May 15 at 8 pm
Interstellar Echoes (Pink Floyd tribute)

Saturday, May 16 at 8 pm
JT: A Tribute to Justin Timberlake

Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m.
The Stranger 
(Billy Joel tribute)

Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. 
Brother Jason & The Red Dirt Saints

Saturday, May 30 at 8 p.m.
Blank 281

Saturday, June 6 at 8 pm
Sunset Strip

Friday, June 12 at 8 pm
Greggie and the Jets 
(Elton John tribute)

Saturday, June 13 at 8 pm
Love Story 
(Taylor Swift tribute)

Friday, June 19 at 8 p.m. 
Stereo FM

Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m.
Slippery When Wet 
(Bon Jovi tribute)

Saturday, June 27 at 8 pm
Guardians of the Jukebox
(80s nostalgia)

Friday, July 3 at 8 pm
Totally Toby & The Red Solo Band
(Toby Keith tribute)

Saturday, July 4 at 8 pm
Dukes of Country

Friday, July 10 at 8 pm
Rock the 90s

Saturday, July 11 at 8 pm
The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute

Friday, July 17 at 8 p.m.
AudioVault

Saturday, July 18 at 8 pm
Dock Rock Radio

Friday, July 24 at 8 pm
Brotherhood
(Doobie Brothers tribute)

Saturday, July 25 at 8 pm
Double Take

Friday, July 31 at 8 pm
84: A Van Halen Tribute

Saturday, August 1 at 8 pm
Jackson Chase

Friday, August 7 at 8 pm
Nick & The Knacks
(Rock)

Saturday, August 8 at 8 pm
Nashville Nation 
(Country)

Friday, August 14 at 8 pm
Back N Black 
(AC/DC tribute)

Saturday, August 15 at 8 pm
Jimmy Cav Project 
(classic rock)

Saturday, August 22 at 8 pm
Hardwired 
(Metallica tribute)

Saturday, August 29 at 8 pm
R&B, Inc. 

Friday, Sept. 4 at 8 pm
The Fixins

Saturday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m.
The Troubadour Project
(classic rock)

Friday, Sept. 11 at 8 pm
Boogilicious

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8 pm
Elevation 
(U2 tribute)

Saturday, Sept. 19 at 8 pm
Excitable 
(Def Leppard tribute)

Friday, Sept. 25 at 8 pm
Departure 
(Journey tribute)

Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m.
Radio 80s Band

Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7 pm
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band 

Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 pm
Murder of Crowes 
(Black Crowes tribute)

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It can be hard to find indoor activities for kids. Both Lowes and Home Depot offer FREE do-it-yourself workshops for children on a regular basis.

These FREE events take place in the stores.
Workshops are designed to let kids build a simple item like a toy or birdhouse, while learning basic building skills. There’s also a focus on using tools and materials safely.

Home Depot Kids Workshops

Home Depot generally holds its workshops for kids on the first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to noon.

You can check details and find the current schedule online at: homedepot.com/c/kids.

You’ll sign up online here, for a specific date and store location.

NOTE: Even if you sign up, it’s best to arrive early, before the workshop supplies run out.

Upcoming dates and projects in 2026:

• Jan. 3 — Tow Truck
• February 7 — Penguin Mailbox
• March 7 — Leprechaun Trap
• April 4 — Farm Planter
• May 2 — Keepsake Box
• June 6 — Goalie Game 
• July 4 — Go Kart
• Aug. 1 — Rocket Game 
• Sept. 5 — School Bus Organizer
• Oct. 3 — Witch Candy Box 
• Nov. 7 — Dump Truck 
• Nov. 21 — Christmas Car
• December 5 — Holiday Train 
• Jan. 2, 2027 — Claw Machine 
• See the calendar online

Lowe’s Kids Workshops

Registration is required for a specific time slot and a specific store.

Events are on Saturday mornings, and there are three or four workshops, starting at different times, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

The DIY kits are designed for kids age 4 to 11 and include instructions plus all the supplies needed.

If there is no space left for your desired location, you may be able to come by at noon and pick up a kit to take home.

You can find details, sign up info, and a schedule of events on the Lowe’s DIY page.

Upcoming dates and projects in 2026:

These dates switch between 2nd and 3rd Saturdays. 

• February 21 — Birdhouse
• March 21 — Lawn Mower
• April 18 — Terrarium
• May 16 — Garden Basket
• June 13 — Trophy Cup
• July 11 — Mini Toy Box
• Aug. — Paw Patrol 
• Sept. — Haunted House
• Oct. — Firefighting Plane
• Nov. — Holiday Engine 
• Dec. — Holiday Trolley Car 

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Celebrate the end of the school year with this School’s Out Bash on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Church Street Park in Marietta.

It is FREE to attend and takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. 

The event features:
live music
face painting
arts & crafts
yard games
balloon animals
photo booth
more info

Church Street Park is located at:
36 Mill St.
Marietta, GA, 30060

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• Enjoy $1 movies with Regal Summer Express
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• Complete guide to free summer concerts
• Enjoy a night under the stars: free outdoor movies
• Free outdoor community yoga and fitness classes this summer
• 4th of July fireworks and celebrations

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UPDATED for 2026, with 5 more participating museums than we had last year!

That credit or debit card in your wallet just might gain you FREE admission to popular Atlanta-area attractions once a month, through the Museums On Us program.

The qualifying cards include credit and debit cards from Bank of America or Merrill Lynch.

If you’re a customer of one of these banks, this is a great deal for you! Who wouldn’t want free admission to the High Museum?

This is how it works:

• On the first full weekend of each month, head over to any participating museum, zoo, aquarium, science enter, or botanical garden — either in Atlanta or another city you’re traveling to. (SEE ABOVE — YOU’LL NEED A RESERVED TIME SLOT, and possibly a promo code)
• Present your qualifying Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card, along with a photo ID.
• Receive a free ticket for general admission.

Note that only the cardholder gets a free ticket.  If you’re taking your family, regular prices apply to non-cardholders. But there’s a workaround!

For families, the program is easier to use through Bank of America’s Family Banking offering, which allows parents to give children their own debit card at no cost while maintaining parental oversight of the account.
Kids can access experiences like Museums on Us without parents needing to purchase separate tickets.
To sign up for the SafeBalance for Family Banking card, click here.

 The program also excludes special events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows.

Here’s the fine print:
Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution through the end of the year. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers.

More participating museums in 2026

There is an expanded selection of participating museums in 2026. 
The National Center for Civil & Human Rights has re-opened after an extensive renovation.
The Tellus Science Museum has rejoined the program this year. 
And a few small museums in Bartow County are now included in Museums On Us. 

NOTE: Since the April date falls on Easter Sunday, please verify that the venue you want to visit for free is actually open on Sunday, April 5th. 

Here in Metro Atlanta, the Museums On Us program gets you free admission to:

• The High Museum of Art
• The Atlanta History Center
• The Center for Civil and Human Rights
• Tellus Science Museum (Cartersville)
• Booth Western Art Museum (Cartersville)
• Savoy Automobile Museum (Cartersville)
• Bartow County History Museum

There are also participating museums in Augusta and Savannah.

If you happen to be traveling on the first full weekend of a month, you can visit the Museums On Us website to find participating venues at your destination city. More than 150 museums participate, nationwide. Or, browse by state here.

Museums On Us 2026 dates

• January 3-4
• February 7-8
• March 7-8
• April 4-5
  
• May 2-3
• June 6-7
• July 4-5
• August 1-2
• September 5-6
• October 3-4
• November 7-8
• December 5-6

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Through the Blue Star Museums program, families of active military members can enjoy FREE admission at over 2,000 venues nationwide — including 14 in the Atlanta metro area. The program is made possible through collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts.

This is a summer program.
In 2026, the FREE admission offer at participating venues begins on May 16th (Armed Forces Day) and continues through Monday, September 7th (Labor Day).

Nationwide, participating venues include children’s museums, fine art museums, history and science centers, zoos, and nature centers.

Kids can download a free activity sheet to commemorate each of the Blue Star venues they visit this summer.

Who gets FREE admission through the Blue Star Museums program?

The free admission program is open to active-duty military personnel, and their families, including:

• Army
• Navy
• Air Force
• Marine Corps
• Coast Guard
• Reserves
• National Guard
• U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps
• NOAA Commissioned Corps

The active-duty member does NOT have to present for families to get the free admission deal. A spouse or other family member is also eligible, with a military family ID card.

The military ID holder may bring up to five family members for free. A family member of active duty military may include a spouse or child, aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc.

The Blue Star Museums program does NOT include veterans, retired military personnel, or spouses/children of deceased military personnel. It was designed to support families of those who are actively deployed. However, you can contact a museum directly to find out what kinds of military discounts it offers to veterans and retirees.

NOTE: In some cases, a venue might exclude special exhibits or traveling exhibits from the free admission program.
Read the press release

Accepted forms of military ID

The Blue Star Museums website mandates one of the following ID types:

• Geneva Convention common access card (CAC)
• DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID)
• DD Form 1173-1 ID

Participating Blue Star Museums in metro Atlanta

There is no limit to how many free visits you can make, if you qualify for the Blue Star Museums program.
If you’re traveling, you can find a list of venues by state online (you can also double-check the status of local museums there).

This list is updated for 2026.

• Center for Puppetry Arts
• Delta Flight Museum
• Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum
• Museum of Contemporary Art
• SCAD Museum of Fashion & Film
• Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum (Carrollton)
• Bartow History Museum
• Booth Western Art Museum
• Savoy Auto Museum
• Tellus Science Museum
• Cobb Museum of Art
• Marietta History Center
• Chattahoochee Nature Center

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Peachtree Corners is once again hosting its summer Flicks on the Green series in 2026. This is a FREE movie series that features iconic movies. See the film schedule below for titles.

The movies take place on the first Saturday of the month, March through October, on the Peachtree Corners Town Green.

Bring a picnic blanket or a low-profile lawn chair.
You can bring a picnic meal, or grab take-out from the Town Green restaurants. 

According to the city website, the films start at 7 p.m., which is well before sunset — but the organizers tell us they have a high-resolution screen that works well before dark.

Lots of free parking is available within the Town Center shopping district. 
Additional parking is available on Davinci Court, which is just off Peachtree Corners Circle.

The Peachtree Corners Town Green is located at:
5140 Town Center Blvd.
Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092

More info 
See the Flicks information page
Go to the Peachtree Corners city calendar
Download the 2026 Peachtree Corners events flyer

2026 Flicks on the Green schedule

These are all first Saturdays of the month.
Movies are all family-friendly and rated either G or PG, but parental discretion is advised.

Saturday, March 7 
The Wizard of Oz (G)

Saturday, April 5 
Peter Pan (G)

Saturday, May 2 
Monsters, Inc. (G)

Saturday, June 6 
The Muppet Movie  (G)

Saturday, July 4 
Captain America (PG-13)

Saturday, August 1
Mary Poppins (G)

Saturday, September 5
The Mighty Ducks (PG)

Saturday, October 3
E.T. (PG)

NOTE: Peachtree Corners has an events flyer you can download or print!

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The Outdoor Movie Series in Kennesaw is back for the 2026 spring and summer season! Movies take place on select Saturdays in the months of May and June. 

The movies are shown on a giant screen at Swift-Cantrell Park, after sundown.

You’re welcome to bring chairs or blankets.
Please, no umbrellas or tents.

There will be food vendors on site, or you can bring a picnic meal.

Arrive early (around 6 pm) for concessions, games, activities, and family fun. 
Note that some activities have a fee. 

The movie starts at sundown.
More info here OR visit the Facebook page.

You can park in the Swift-Cantrell lot, or at neighboring Kennesaw Elementary School (3155 Jiles Rd.)

Swift-Cantrell Park is located at:
3140 Old US Highway 41
Kennesaw, GA 30144

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2026 Outdoor Movies Series schedule

Saturday, May 16
Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Saturday, June 6 
Madagascar 

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Here’s a listing of FREE gardening classes to get you started. They are all hosted at various Pike Nurseries locations around the Atlanta metro area.

Pike’s spring events usually include classes on growing spring veggies, tomatoes, and blooming hydrangeas.
Fall events focus on seasonal containers, cool weather vegetables, and bulb planting. 
We’ll add more classes as they are announced.
You can find the complete Pike’s events calendar online.

FREE classes at Pike Nurseries

Remember to click through the links and register online for your preferred store location.
The classes are in chronological order — some of the dates may have already past, so just keep scrolling.

Hydrangea Essentials

Saturday, May 9, 2026
9 to 10 a.m. 
All locations 
Learn all about growing hydrangeas, a classic shrub in Southern gardens. 
Register here for your location

All About Lavender 

Saturday, May 16, 2026 
9 to 10 a.m. 
All locations
Learn how to successfully grow lavender in southern climates, including variety selection, drainage and sunlight needs, and proper pruning for long-lasting blooms. The event also highlights creative uses—from fragrance and culinary applications to simple at-home projects
Register here for your location

Hummingbird Habitats

Saturday, June 6, 2026 
9 to 10 a.m. 
All locations
Learn how to attract these charming creatures to your garden through plant selection and feeders. 
Register here for your location

Savvy Succulents

Saturday, June 20, 2026
9 to 10 a.m. 
All locations

Discover the art of growing resilient, low-maintenance plants designed for today’s gardener. You’ll explore a curated range of varieties, including Echeveria, Sedum, and Aloe vera, while learning the fundamentals of soil selection, drainage, light exposure, and watering techniques.
Register here for your location

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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.

The dates are mostly 2nd Sundays — except for May and June. 
NOTE that there are no concerts in July and August. 

Bring your own chairs or blanket.
There will be food trucks on site.

The Avondale Estates Town Green is located at 64 N. Avondale Rd.
More info on the concerts

Check out our huge list of FREE outdoor concerts!

2026 Weekend Wind Down Concert Schedule

Music starts one hour after event start time.

Sunday, April 12
6 to 8 p.m.
Trina Meade & Co. 

Sunday, May 17
6 to 8 p.m.
Run Katie Run 

Sunday, June 7
7 to 9 p.m.
Blue Talk 

Sunday, September 13
6 to 8 p.m.
The COT Band is a local favorite, playing Latin and Caribbean rhythms with elements of funk, pop, and Brazilian beats — to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sunday, October 11
6 to 8 p.m.
Buddy Red 

Sunday, November 8
5 to 7 p.m.
Andrew Holley Band 

Read performer bios here

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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 Garden is located at:
913 Clairemont Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030

For info on the annual Fairies in the Garden event, click thru the link.

FREE Music in the Garden concerts

The concert series, Music in the Garden, is FREE to attend and open to the public.

Music in the Garden takes place at the screened-in pavilion, which is a bit of a walk from the parking area. The concerts are rain-or-shine, unless the weather becomes unsafe.

There are several FREE concerts on select Sundays in the spring and fall.
Concerts begin at 2 p.m. and last about two hours.
Performers are local musicians who donate their time and talent.

There is a limited amount of on-site parking at Woodlands Garden. When the lots are full, you can use the off-site parking options listed online.

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Music in the Garden 2026 schedule

Events are 2 to 4 p.m.
All dates are Sundays.

April 26
Folk Trio: Harm’s Way

May 3
Songwriters Round 

May 17
Songwriters Round: Bob Coyle, Jeff Silver, George Eckard

May 24
Acoustic Quartet: Mockingbird’s Wing

June 7
Nearly Normal String Band

We’ll update for the fall series when it’s announced. 

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Snellville will host its annual Beach Blast on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from noon to 5 p.m. 
NOTE that this the rain date, for the event that was postpone in May due to weather. 

This is the last time the city will put on this event, citing the tremendous amount of logistics and heavy machinery needed to make this event happen. 

It happens on the Towne Green in front of City Hall, as Oak Road is transformed into a beach paradise with 70 tons of soft white sand. 

The event is FREE to attend. 
Enjoy great music, fun, and games, including hula hoop contests, sack races, water balloon contests, and more.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets — and your beach toys. 

DJ Lee will spin tunes from noon to 3 p.m.
The Gold Standard Band will take the stage at 3 p.m., performing beach music. 

The first 100 kids to check in at the volunteer tent will receive either a beach ball or a bottle of bubbles.

The All-Day Kids Zone Activity Armband is $15 and includes:
Big Kahuna Water Slide
Inflatable Slides
80-foot Inflatable Obstacle Course
Bounce House
Shoot-the-Hoop Inflatable Basketball
Trackless Train Ride
Rock Wall
Gaming Bus with Omni Virtuix ( must wear sneakers to play on Omni Virtuix )

Free parking is available at:
The PARKING DECK off of Wisteria, next to the Tomlin apartments and the library
Behind Snellville City Hall.
The Church on Main
Snellville Community Church, across the street from the Towne Green.

Snellville Towne Green is located at:
2342 Oak Rd SW
Snellville, GA 30078

More info:
Facebook page
City website

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Here’s another addition to the Atlanta summer concert season!
Concerts by the Springs is a FREE series that is back for 2026. It features just one concert per month from May through September, on Sundays.

Seating is on the lawn and is first-come, first-served.
While lawn seating is free, you can also upgrade your experience and reserve a table.

The concerts take place on select Sundays at the Heritage Amphitheatre at Sandy Springs Center, located at:
6110 Bluestone Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Gates open at 5 p.m. on concert days and there is no earlier entry.
Food trucks open for business at 5:30 p.m.
The concerts start at 7 p.m. and last approximately 90 minutes.

Did you know?
Sandy Springs has another FREE concert series called City Green Live that’s also back for 2026!

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Know before you go…

You’re invited to bring beach chairs and blankets, but no tables are permitted. You can even bring an umbrella to shade your picnic, but you must lower it when the concert begins.

FREE PARKING is available at the Sandy Springs United Methodist Church Activities Center off Sandy Springs Circle, and the South Parking Lot at the corner of Blue Stone and Mt. Vernon.

Please do NOT park in shopping centers or in front of businesses. This includes the City Walk shopping center (Kroger) and Centre Court (formerly Ace Hardware). You may be towed or ticketed for parking improperly.

The 2026 concert schedule

These are all on first Sundays, except for July (it’s the 2nd Sunday due to the 4th of July holiday weekend)
View the complete City Springs concert calendar for info about each band and each concert.

• May 3 – Brother Maven
• June 7 – Canyonland 
• July 12 – Radio 80s Band
• Aug. 2 — Cat Ridgeway & The Tourists 
• Sept. 6 — R&B, Inc.

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Marcus Theatres is hosting its Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series again in 2026.
The kid-friendly films will run for 10 weeks, from June 7th to August 13th.
Tickets are just $3, for adults and children.

The films play Sunday through Thursday at Marcus Theatre locations.

The film schedule is just below.
Showtimes vary from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Best of all, tickets are only $3.
For even more savings, families can purchase a Passport, to see all 10 movies for just $15 — bringing the cost per movie down to $1.50.
To buy a Passport, visit marcustheatres.com/kidspassport.

Discounted snacks:
Parents and kids will also be able to enjoy a hot dog for $3, sodas for $3.50, and popcorn for $3.50.

View a complete list of cheap summer movie series at national chains

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Marcus Theatre locations in metro Atlanta

The summer movie schedule is just below.

Horizon Village Cinema
2855 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd.
Suwanee, GA 30024

Roswell Cinema
4651 Woodstock Rd.
Roswell, GA 30075

Tucker Cinema
4043 LaVista Rd.
Tucker, Ga 30084

2026 Kids Movie Magic film schedule

NOTE: We have not listed showtimes for the films below, because they’re all different. 

To check showtimes or purchase tickets, go here (you may have to change the theater location to your preferred venue). then choose a date from the calendar bar at the top of the page, then find the Movie Magic film for that date and click on it for the show time. 

June 7 to 11
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie

June 14 to 18
Charlie the Wonderdog 

June 21 to 25
Buffalo Kids 

June 28 to July 2
Dog Man

July 5 to 9
Paddington 

July 12 to 16 
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

July 19 to 23
The Pout-Pout Fish

July 26 to 30
Curious George

August 2 to 6 
Sesame Street: Follow That Bird

August 9 to 13
The Muppet Movie

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The monthly Caffeine & Octane car show is back for 2026. The huge car show event is FREE to attend, either as an exhibitor or spectator.

Caffeine and Octane takes place at Town Center at Cobb , in the food court parking lot— NOT at Perimeter Mall, as in the past (prior to August 2022).
Up to 2,000 cars and trucks are on display on the first Sunday of each month, rain or shine, from 8 to 11 a.m.

Any make or model can be exhibited, so you never know what to expect. It is a very inclusive event.

Want to show off your vehicle? Spots are on a first-come, first-served basis.

According the Facebook event page, there’s also a Caffeine and Octane app that you can download. You can even test your car knowledge, with the game MakeModel. Think you know cars? Test your level of savviness with the new game!

The car show dates for 2026 are listed below.
Before you head out to one of these events, please click through to the Caffeine & Octane Facebook event page to check the date, time, and event status.
Visit the Caffeine and Octane web page

2026 Caffeine & Octane car show dates

• January 4
• February 1
• March 1
• April 12 — happening on the 2nd Sunday because of Easter
• May 3
• June 7
• July 5
• August 2
• September 6
• October 4
• November 1
• December 6

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe is celebrating National Flip Flop Day by offering a FREE 12-ounce Mango Monsoon Smoothie to customers who wear flip flops on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Mango Monsoon smoothie is made with mango, pineapple, papaya, guava, passion fruit and coconut.

The offer is available only in the cafe — see the list of locations below. 

One per customer.
No modifications to the free smoothie are permitted.
No purchase required.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations

You can find metro Atlanta locations in:

• Acworth
• Alpharetta
• Midtown and downtown Atlanta
• Brookhaven
• Buckhead
• Buford
• Canton
• Carrollton
• Cartersville
• Druid Hills
• Decatur
• Roswell
• Sandy Springs
• Buford
• Canton
• Conyers
• Covington
• Cumming
• Decatur
• Douglasville
• Fayetteville
• Johns Creek
• Kennesaw
• Lawrenceville
• Lilburn
• Lithonia
• Marietta
• McDonough
• Peachtree City
• Sandy Springs 
• Snellville
• Stockbridge
• Suwanee
• Union City
• Vinings 
• Woodstock

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ONGOING:
You can also receive a FREE smoothie when you download the mobile app, join Tropic Rewards, and make any purchase.

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Bank of America, Vet Tix and FIFA announced a partnership to provide $2.25 million in FREE World Cup 2026 tickets to veterans, current military, first responders and their families who live near Atlanta.

In case you aren’t familiar, Vet Tix is a nonprofit that provides free event tickets to sporting events, concerts, performing arts, and family activities to give back to the heroes who serve our country. 

The number of tickets given away will vary by venue, and we don’t know how many will be allocated to Atlanta. 

Here’s how it will work: 

Tickets will be available starting with the second match played in the U.S., spanning all stages of the tournament through the final.

To be eligible for the tickets, honorably discharged veterans and currently serving military members can sign up for an account at vettix.org.

Current and retired first responders can register at 1sttix.org.

Eligible first responders include:
law enforcement
fire fighters
EMS
registered nurses
911 dispatchers

Both platforms are free to sign up on, and eligibility for both programs is securely verified through ID.me.

Once the World Cup 2026 tickets are available, Vet Tix and 1st Tix members will receive an email alert to secure the chance to score free tickets to a match in Atlanta.

This info came to us in a media alert, and that’s all we know so far. 
We will update as we learn more!

Go to our big list of World Cup watch parties, concerts, & festivals

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Come early and make your own lantern for FREE!

Downtown Duluth is the place to be on Friday, June 5, 2026! 
This is the rain date, for the event that was supposed to happen in May.

Come early to make your own lantern and enjoy live entertainment on the Town Green — and then take part in the magical Lantern Parade for a colorful procession through downtown Duluth.

The events are FREE to attend.
The lantern-making workshop features free materials and instruction, while supplies last — so we suggest arriving early!

You can also bring your own lanterns, either purchased or made at home.

This year’s parade theme is Ocean Glow—a dazzling celebration of light and color.

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2026 Lantern Parade schedule of events

More info here

Activities (5–9 PM)
Enjoy live music, giant bubbles, face painting, and themed characters throughout Downtown Duluth.

Make Your Lantern (6-8 PM or while supplies last)
Stop by the Town Green tent between to create your own lantern for the parade. Materials and guidance will be provided—perfect for all ages!

Art Show (6-8 PM)
Be sure to visit Parsons Alley where the Duluth Fine Arts League Art Walk will transform Parsons Alley into a lively open-air gallery with local artists, live art demos, music, and unique treasures. It’s a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and downtown Duluth.

Parade
Gather at the fountain at 9:00 PM to begin the glowing procession through Downtown Duluth. Along the way, enjoy live music, giant bubbles, face painting, and visits from themed characters. 

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This summer, The Battery Atlanta will be a FREE viewing venue for FIFA World Cup matches.

Select games will be shown on the Plaza Green at The Battery Atlanta, beginning Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Note that the schedule belowis subject to change.
All games will be aired in their entirety.

Bring your blanket or lawn chairs!

With 20+ restaurants nearby, you can grab food and drinks to enjoy during the game — and remember, adult beverages can roam throughout The Battery Atlanta.

Restrooms are conveniently located next to The Coca-Cola Roxy or by the Red Deck Parking Deck between Antico and Superica. 

No outside food and/or beverages allowed.

LOCATION:
The Battery Atlanta
The Plaza Green
800 Battery Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30339

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Watch Parties at The Battery

More info here

Thursday, June 11
Mexico vs. South Africa; 3 p.m.
Korea Republic vs. Czechia; 10 p.m.

Friday, June 12
Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina; 3 p.m.
United States vs. Paraguay; 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 14
Germany vs. Curaçao; 1 p.m.
Netherlands vs. Japan; 4 p.m.
Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador; 7 p.m.
Sweden vs. Tunisia; 10 p.m.

Monday, June 15
Spain vs. Cabo Verde; 12 p.m.
Belgium vs. Egypt; 3 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16
France vs. Senegal; 3 p.m.
Argentina vs. Algeria; 9 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17
Portugal vs. Congo DR; 1 p.m.
England vs. Croatia; 4 p.m.
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia; 10 p.m.

Thursday, June 18
Czechia vs. South Africa; 12 p.m.
Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina; 3 p.m.
Mexico vs. Korea Republic; 9 p.m.

Friday, June 19
United States vs. Australia; 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 20
Netherlands vs. Sweden; 1 p.m.
Ecuador vs. Curaçao; 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 21
Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde; 6 p.m.
New Zealand vs. Egypt; 9 p.m.

Monday, June 22
Argentina vs. Austria; 1 p.m.
Norway vs. Senegal; 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 23
Portugal vs. Uzbekistan; 1 p.m.
England vs. Ghana; 4 p.m.
Panama vs. Croatia; 7 p.m.
Colombia vs. Congo DR; 10 p.m.

Wednesday, June 24
*To Be Announced

Thursday, June 25
*To Be Announced

Friday, June 26
*To Be Announced

Saturday, June 27
*To Be Announced

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To celebrate the start of summer, Kroger is giving away 100,000 pints of FREE Kroger Brand ice cream, nationwide. 

Here’s the scoop on how to score your FREE pint:

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FREE outdoor concerts, movies, and food trucks — at Newtown Park.

This summer, there are many FREE and family-friendly events happening at Newtown Park, in Johns Creek, including this series of FREE summer concerts.

The concerts take place either at the amphitheater at Newtown Park OR the Boardwalk at Town Center. 
They are FREE to attend.

Food trucks will be on-site, with beer and wine available for purchase.
You can often find a list of food trucks for the current week on the city’s event page.

The gates open at 6 p.m. so you can set up and get settled.
Music begins at 7 p.m.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bring your own blankets or chairs.

These are rain-or-shine events. You can bring umbrellas, but no tents or canopies are allowed. The concert may be delayed or canceled if there is lightning or severe weather.

No outside alcohol is allowed.
Pets are not allowed.
More info

Newtown Park is located at:
3150 Old Alabama Rd.
Johns Creek, GA 30022

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Johns Creek 2026 Summer Concert Series

Friday, March 7
Newtown Park 
Battle of the Bands

Friday, May 8
Boardwalk at Town Center Park — also the Grand Opening celebration!
Boy Band Review

Friday, June 5
Newtown Park
Yacht Rock Schooner

Friday, July 3
Independence Day celebration concert at Boardwalk at Town Center

Friday, August 7
Newtown Park
Guardians of  the Jukebox
Flannel Nation 

Saturday, September 12
Boardwalk at Town Center Park
Sidepiece
Everyday Dogs

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The 2026 Norcross Summer Concert series takes place in Thrasher Park, in downtown Norcross, once again this year. The full musical line-up is listed below.

Enjoy the sweet sounds of summer in this FREE concert series, happening on select Friday nights from May through August. The events will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Bring your own food, or grab a to-go order from one of the many local restaurants in the downtown Norcross business district. You can bring a chair or blanket, and coolers are okay — just no glass containers, please!

This year’s concert schedule is listed below, by date.

Photo: H. Brucker

About the venue

Thrasher Park is a two-acre green space adjacent to the historic downtown Norcross business district.

The park is small, but packed with amenities — including an amphitheater with performance stage, a large playground, picnic pavilion, picnic tables, gazebo, and restrooms. It is an easy walk to the Norcross restaurants around the square.

There is a small parking lot next to the park, and street parking nearby in the downtown area.

Thrasher Park is located at:
93 Park Dr.
Norcross, GA, 30007

The gazebo at Thrasher Park. Photo: H. Brucker

The 2026 Summer Concert Series Schedule

Mark your calendar for these dates! 

Friday, May 22
Face 2 Face
(Billy Joel & Elton John tribute)

Friday, June 5
Lydia Simonds
(singer-songwriter)

Friday, June 19
September in the Park
(Chicago + Earth, Wind & Fire tribute)

Friday, July 17
Guardians of the Jukebox
(80s tribute)

Friday, July 31
The Ray Howard Band
(Soul)

Friday, August 14
The C.O.T. Band
(dance party)

Friday, August 28
Macon Music Revue
(southern rock)

For more info, visit the Norcross website

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Counter Culture Coffee is a coffee roaster committed to sustainably sourced coffee.  They also host FREE coffee education events for the whole community.

Each Friday at 10 a.m., the public is welcome to a FREE Tasting at Ten coffee education and tasting session.

Each session will feature a type of coffee and a complementary brewing method. 

They’ll guide you through the tasting, and share details about the coffee’s journey, from the seed to the cup.
You can register for the Friday of your choosing on Eventbrite. 
Register here

Additionally, Counter Culture is hosting monthly Catalog Cupping events. 
These take place on the first Monday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. 
Come taste your way through the whole Counter Culture Coffee menu!
Register for any date here

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Gwinnett County residents can get nutritious meals for their kids while school is out this summer.

The Gwinnett Summer Meals Program is a county-administered program, offering shelf-stable meals (breakfast and lunch) that are available for drive-up, curbside pickup at select locations.

The program runs from Tuesday, May 26 until Friday, July 31, 2026. 
Hours are Monday thru Friday, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., while supplies last. 

NOTE:
Keep in mind there may be holiday blackout dates — like Juneteenth (June 19th) and July 3rd (the federal Independence Day holiday).

Who qualifies?
Families with children ages 18 and younger
Adults with disabilities ages 19 and older

Gwinnett meal pickup locations

More info here

Bogan Park Community Recreation Center
2723 North Bogan Road
Buford

Gwinnett Community Resource Center at Sawnee Avenue
2755 Sawnee Avenue
Buford

Dacula Park
205 Dacula Road
Dacula

Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
2750 Pleasant Hill Road
Duluth

Club Drive Park
3330 Club Drive
Lawrenceville

Rhodes Jordan Park Multipurpose Field
100 East Crogan Street
Lawrenceville

Sweet Water Park
800 Bethesda School Road
Lawrenceville

Bryson Park
5075 Lawrenceville Highway
Lilburn

Lilburn Activity Building
788 Hillcrest Road
Lilburn

Mountain Park Park Depot
5050 Five Forks Trickum Road
Lilburn

Vines Park
3500 Oak Grove Road
Loganville

Best Friend Park Gym
6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Norcross

Graves Park
1540 Graves Road
Norcross

Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center
4651 Britt Road
Norcross

Lenora Park Gym
4515 Lenora Church Road
Snellville

Gwinnett Community Resource Center at Bethany Church Road
3025 Bethany Church Road
Snellville

Yellow River Park
3232 Juhan Road
Stone Mountain

George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center
55 Buford Highway
Suwanee 

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Head to downtown Canton on first Fridays in 2026, for a family-friendly block party that is completely FREE to attend!

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? Use 130 E. Main St., Canton 30114.)

 There will be food trucks on site, nearby restaurants will be open, or you can bring a picnic meal.

You’re welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

Parking is FREE and available at many locations a short walk away:
*Archer Street Parking Deck
*Parking area at the corner of Academy and Main
*Brown Park and Elizabeth Street
*Behind the Historic Courthouse

The event is family-friendly.
The entertainment schedule is below.

In addition to the free concerts, First Friday event often feature kids activities, bounce houses, lawn games, car shows, etc.
The local downtown merchants will be open for shopping.

View the Canton First Friday Facebook page
Go to the Canton First Friday events web page

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2026 First Fridays in Canton schedule

Friday, May 1
Purple Madness
(Prince tribute)

Friday, June 5
The Molly Ringwalds
(80s iconic hits)

Friday, July 3
Bryce Leatherwood
(country)

Friday, August 7
Nashville Nation
(modern country)

Friday, September 4
Emerald Empire Band 
(Pop, rock, funk, and soul)

Friday, October 2
On the Border
(Eagles tribute)

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Friday Night Live Music in the Park takes place at Church Street Park in Marietta monthly, from June through October. 

These concerts feature local singer-songwriters and jazz combos from 6 to 8 p.m. 

No tickets. No cover.
Just good music and good company.
Bring a blanket, bring a chair, bring an entire picnic dinner!
More info

Church Street Park is located at:
36 Mill St.
Marietta, GA 

You may also be interested in Movies Under the Stars at Church Street Park — happening every 2nd Saturday of the month from May to October. 
More info here

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2026 Music Schedule

June 5
Joseph Bones

July 10
Reed Waddle

August 7
Troy Brown Band

September 11
Aliança Ensemble

October 2
TBD

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Screen on the Green returns to The Mill on Etowah in Canton for the summer of 2026. 

Come every First Friday of the month for family-friendly flicks — all FREE to attend.

Bring blankets or lawn chairs. 

Movies start at 7 p.m. and you can pack snacks or come early and grab a meal at one of the on-site restaurants.

There is also a Summer Movie Series on Tuesday nights in June and July, at the Mill on Etowah. 

The Mill on Etowah is located at:
225 Reformation Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114

More info:
Go to the Facebook event page
Visit the website

You may also be interested in Scream on the Green — spooky flicks every Sunday in October. 

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2026 First Friday Screen on the Green 

May 1
A Minecraft Movie 
More info

June 5
David 
More info

July 3
Hamilton 
More info

August 7 
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
More info

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The Marietta Square First Friday Art Walks are back for 2026.

This community event features local art, live music, and other performances — along with a chance to shop, dine, and experience all the local flavor of the Marietta Square.

The First Friday Art Walks are FREE self-guided strolls of the Square’s galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, and other venues. They take place every month, between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, rain or shine. 

During the monthly Art Walk, each participating shop or venue hosts a local artist outside its storefront in the Marietta Square. It’s a great way to celebrate Marietta’s diverse cultural arts scene and showcase local artists and performers.

Shops, boutiques, and galleries stay open late on First Fridays. The evening comes alive with music, dance, and visual art.
Visit the Art Walk web page

The Marietta Square is an open container district

In the fall of 2020, the Marietta city council passed an ordinance that created a designated entertainment district, which allows you to carry and consume alcohol outdoors.

The ordinance means you can stroll around the district sipping beer, wine, or a cocktail that was purchased from a restaurant or bar with a valid liquor license.

As with anything else, there are rules you must follow, however.

Here’s what you need to know before you go:

• Drinks will be 12 ounces or less, and served in a clear plastic cup.
• The district boundaries are Polk Street on the north; Marietta Parkway on the west; South Marietta Parkway on the south, and Atlanta Street/East Park Square/Cherokee Street on the east.
• Glover Park is NOT included in the district — so you can’t enter the park with a drink

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The 2026 Marietta Square First Friday Art Walk Calendar

• January 2, 2026
• February 6, 2026
• March 6, 2026
• April 3, 2026
• May 1, 2026
• June 5, 2026
• July 3, 2026
• August 7, 2026
• September 4, 2026
• October 2, 2026
• November 6, 2026
• December 4, 2026

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Cobb County public libraries will host FREE summer food distribution events in June and July, in 2026.

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 with disabilities can also receive meals.

The meals are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, until supplies run out for the day.

The program runs from June 1st to July 24, 2026.

These are sit-down meals.
They take place at three Cobb County libraries.
Note that parents or caregivers must remain with their kids during the meals. 
More info here OR see the schedule below

If you know someone who could benefit from this information, please pass it along.

There will be no meals served on Friday, June 19th or Friday, July 3rd, as these are federal holidays. 

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2026 schedule of meals

Remember, there will be no meals served on June 19th or July 3rd. 

 North Cobb Regional Library
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays
Breakfast: 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to noon
LOCATED AT:
3535 Old 41 Highway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
770-801-5320

South Cobb Regional Library 
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Breakfast: 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to noon
LOCATED AT:
805 Clay Road
Mableton, GA 30126
678-398-5828

Gritters Library
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 
Breakfast: 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Lunch: noon to 1 p.m. 
LOCATED AT:
880 Shaw Park Rd
Marietta, GA 30066

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Pontoon Brewing and Sudnat Studios will host a new weekly event series, Food & Film Fridays. 

The events will run every Friday from March 6 to November 13, 2026, and are FREE to attend — just bring your wallet for food and drink. 

Each week there will be two featured films running between 5 and 9 p.m.
The early movie will be family-friendly, and the later one will be more adult. 
These are outdoor events, weather permitting. 

You’ll also find a mini artist market and food trucks on site.
The vendors will switch up weekly. 

Pontoon Brewing has 15+ beers on tap, plus hard seltzer. 

Music and yard games round out the experience. 
All ages are welcome. 
More info on Facebook
More info on Eventbrite

Pontoon Brewing is located at:
8601 Dunwoody Place
Sandy Springs, GA 30350

2026 upcoming film schedule 

We’ll update each month OR you can check the Facebook page for current info. 

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Stone Mountain is holding Educator Appreciation Days from May 29 to June 5, 2026.

Educators can receive one FREE Attractions Pass, plus the opportunity to purchase more passes at a discounted rate of $29.99 each for up to six guests. 
(NOTE that there’s currently a Groupon deal for $19.99 Attractions Passes.)

Attractions Tickets include access to all park attractions & more.
Be sure to check the operating calendar on the website before your visit, as some activities don’t run everyday. 

The offer can be redeemed at the Stone Mountain Park Ticket Plaza.
Educators must present valid identification to receive this offer.

Identification options:
* an employee photo ID
* a pay stub or name badge with school name or county and a state-issued photo ID
* a homeschool declaration of intent and a state-issued photo ID

This offer is valid for one homeschool educator per household. 

Parking, taxes, and service fees are additional.

Children 2 and under are always free.  

More info:
On Facebook
On the Stone Mountain website

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The city of Tucker will host FREE live music on the first Friday of each summer month, from May thru September, in 2026.

Each concert starts at 7 p.m. at the Church Street green space and will feature a different artist. The space will open at 5:30 p.m. so you can set up your blankets or chairs and enjoy a picnic meal. 

A food truck will be on site for each concert.
If you bring your own snacks or drinks, please note that no glass is allowed. No tables are allowed either.

Please don’t bring your pets!

There is also a FREE music series, Tunes by the Tracks, that takes place every Friday in May, June, September, and October — in the Stone Mountain business district. Just click thru the link for the complete schedule!

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2026 First Fridays schedule

For  weather updates and cancellations, visit the visit the Facebook events page

May 1
Trina Meade & Co
(Rock)

June 5
Landslide
(Fleetwood Mac tribute)

July 3
The concert will take place on Main St, as part of the Independence Day event

August 7

Mad Hatters
(Tom Petty tribute)

September 4
Foozer
(Foo Fighter & Weezer tribute)

About the venue

Church Street Greenspace is a 2.3 acre open green space and the current home for many city events.

If you need an address for your GPS, you can use:
4316 Church St.
Tucker, GA 30084

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The city of Snellville will host Food Truck Fridays on the Towne Green in 2026.
The events take place on First Fridays of each month from May through October.

Hours for each event is 4 to 8 p.m.
They are FREE to attend — just bring your wallet for food and drink.
And bring your chairs or blankets.

A DJ will be on site spinning tunes.
There will be beer, wine, and margaritas for purchase. 

Snellville Towne Green is located at:
2437 Main St. (near the intersection of Oak Rd.)
Snellville, GA 30078

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2026 Food Truck Fridays schedule

You can check for updates on the city website or the Facebook page.

May 1
Mission Impastable
Hole in Da Wall
Patty Wagon
6-packs Subs
Vietnamese Cuisine
Paradiso Wood Fired Pizza
Yaardi Eats
Mrs. Jay’s Funnel Cakes
Kona Ice

June 5
Atlanta Seafood
Vietnamese Food Truck
The Patty Wagon
Fingerz
Love at Wurst Site
Gyro Chef Mediterranean
Dolphin’s  Water Ice
Frozen Sweets

July
No Food Truck Friday — the event is replaced with Star Spangled Snellville on Saturday, July 4th.

August 7
Hole in the Wall
Atlanta Seafood
6-Pack Subs Vietnamese
Yaardi Eats
Big House BBQ
Lobster Dogs
Fingerz
Kona Ice
Mrs. Jay’s Funnel Cakes

September 4
Paradiso Wood Fired Pizza
Mission Impastable
Vietnamese Food Truck
Yaardi Eats
Love at Wurst Site
Gyro Chef Mediterranean
Lobster Dogs
Dolphins Water Ice

October 2
Hole in the Wall
Paradiso Wood Fired Pizza
Atlanta Seafood
6-Pack Subs Vietnamese Truck
The Patty Wagon
Lobster Dog
Kona Ice
Mrs. Jay’s Funnel Cakes

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Amplify Decatur is a 4-day music festival, taking place around downtown Decatur each year.
It generally includes a handful of free or cheap performances on the Decatur Square, as well as paid admission for other concerts.

The Amplify Decatur events take place from Thursday, June 4 to Sunday June 7, 2026.

This year, most of the concerts require a paid ticket for entry. 
BUT, the Friday night concerts are FREE, and the details for them are just below. 
The Sundogs and Canyonland concert on Friday night will be the very first one to take place on the newly renovated stage/bandshell. 

Reminder: It’s easy to get to the Decatur Square via MARTA!
The Decatur MARTA station is directly adjacent to the festival site.

The Decatur Square is located at:
101 East Court Square
Decatur, GA 30030
Visit the Amplify Decatur website

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FREE concert with The Sundogs and Canyonland

Friday, June 5, 2026
6:30 p.m. on the Decatur Square
The Sundogs Present: The Tom Petty Show, along with Canyonland

About the show: 
The Sundogs will be doing their Tom Petty show and Canyonland, featuring Michelle Malone, specializes in music from the southern California canyons (Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, etc.) 

This will be the very first concert on the NEW downtown Decatur Stage!

Plus, starting at 5 p.m., there will be pop-up musical performances at the restaurants around the Square, including the beer garden at Brick Store Pub, O’Sullivans Pub, and more. (We don’t have a schedule for these yet, but will update if the info becomes available). 

Info on the paid-admission concerts is just below–scroll down.

Other Amplify Decatur events at a glance

Thursday, June 4, 2026
Ticketed event
Penny & Sparrow, with Eliot Bronson, perform at the Avon Theatre (106 N. Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates). 
Tickets start at $50, plus fees. 

Saturday, June 6, 2026
Ticketed event
A Decade of Music on the Square
This is a multi-artist concert, from 3 to 11 p.m. 
Tickets start at $75. 
Featured artists include:
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers
Dylan LeBlanc
Kyshona
Georgia Mountain Stringband
…and more 

Sunday, June 7, 2026
Ticketed event
Amplify Hall of Fame 
Showtime is 8 p.m. 
Tickets start at $25, plus fees.
The show takes place at Eddie’s Attic (515-B N. McDonough St, Decatur) 
Featured artists include:
Run Katie run
Eli Blackshear
StoryGhost
Whayy Espalin
Polly Holiday
Mike Killeen 

Getting there

Parking in downtown Decatur has become difficult, especially during a festival or event. 
The organizers encourage you to use a ride share service or MARTA. 

Rideshare Drop-off & Pickup
Use this location for easy access:
274 Sycamore St.
Decatur, GA 30030

Take MARTA
The Decatur MARTA station is directly adjacent to the festival site.
When you exit the train, you’ll be right at the festival entrance.
Consider parking at the East Lake or Avondale MARTA stations, then riding the train one stop to Decatur Station. 

The newly renovated Square (Credit: VisitDecaturGA)

About the festival

Amplify My Community was founded in 2010 and is based in Decatur, Georgia. Its mission is to leverage the universal love of music to fight poverty at the local level.

To date, Amplify has produced more than 120 concerts, and raised and donated more than $575,000 in unrestricted gifts to locally oriented anti-homelessness and poverty-focused organizations — including more tthan $360,000 in Decatur.

Amplify has held concert series in Atlanta, Athens, Decatur, Suwanee, and Duluth, Georgia; Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee; and Charlottesville, Virginia.

It has featured acts such as Indigo Girls, Lucinda Williams, Ben Harper, Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples, Blind Boys of Alabama, Old Crow Medicine Show, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, and more. 

Upcoming FREE concerts: 

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After a hectic work week, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy live music outdoors at Avalon every Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m.

Avalon Nights Live concerts are open to the public, and no advance reservations are needed to attend.
They run from April through October.

The events take place in in The Plaza, the central green space in front of Regal Cinemas.

An event bar be located at the back of Avalon’s concierge station, with select beverages for purchase.

Know before you go

Shows are generally family-friendly.

Bring your own blanket or tailgate chairs.
No coolers are allowed.

The events are subject to cancellation during bad weather — check Avalon’s social media pages for last-minute updates. (The handle is @AvalonInsider)

More info on Avalon Nights Live

2026 Avalon Nights Live schedule

June Schedule

• June 5th: G Cleff and the Playlist
• June 12th: Better than the Beatles
• June 19th: Java Monkey
• June 26th: Mike Veal Band

We’ll update with current musical acts as the info becomes available.
Or, you can check the Avalon events calendar for current info.

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Come to Pernoshal Park in Dunwoody for a FREE family feature film.
The outdoor movies take place on first Fridays of the month, from June through September in 2026. 

The movie starts at dusk, so times will vary with each event.

There will be FREE popcorn and candy, while supplies last.

Vendors will be on site with more concessions.
Bring your blanket or lawn chairs.

Pernoshal Park is located at:
4575 North Shallowford Road
Dunwoody, Georgia 30338

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2026 Pics in the Park movie schedule

Find more info online

Friday, June 5
Kicking & Screaming

Friday, August 7 
Zootopia 2

Friday, September 4
Fantastic Four: First Steps 

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• 4th of July fireworks and celebrations

More summer events:

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Duluth will host Rock The Block: Live & Loud Fridays on Friday nights in June, July, and August in 2026.

The events take place on the Town Green from 6 to 9 p.m.
They are all FREE to attend.

On these evenings, the Town Green will transform into the ultimate outdoor concert experience.

Whether you’re into rock, pop, country, blues, or something else, there will be a different sound each week.

Bring your blankets and chairs!

And don’t forget about the Duluth Summer Stage Concert on August 8, 2026!

You may also be interested in these recurring summer events in Duluth:
Flicks on the Bricks

Browse our big list of FREE outdoor movies and our complete guide to FREE outdoor concerts this summer!

2026 Rock the Block schedule

All dates are Friday nights.
No acts have been announced yet — it’s all still To Be Determined.
Check back later for more details, or click thru the link for each event to get more info as the date approaches.

• June 5 
• June 12 — in tandem with Flicks on the Bricks
• June 19 — Juneteenth Celebration, featuring Ebony & Ivory: The Band
• June 26 — Pride Celebration
• July 10 — in tandem with Flicks on the Bricks
• July 17 
• July 24
• July 31
• August 7
• August 14 — in tandem with Flicks on the Bricks
• August 21 
• AUGUST 28 — Multicultural Week celebration instead of Rock the Block

Downtown Duluth’s open container policy

Duluth has a liberal alcohol policy with an open container policy.
During special events, you can carry an alcoholic beverage with you, as long as it was purchased from licensed downtown merchant. So swing by a local restaurant and grab a cocktail when you arrive!
You cannot bring outside alcohol into an event. 

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• 4th of July fireworks and celebrations

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Tunes by the Tracks is back in 2026!

The FREE concerts will take place outside Outrun Brewing, located in the heart of the Village at the corner of E. Mountain St. and Second St. 

Tunes by the Tracks takes place on Friday nights in May and June, and may return for a fall series — so stay tuned!

The music series features local indie artists. 

Bring a lawn chair, if you’d like. 
Outrun Brewing will be serving beer, there will be a food truck on site, and you’ll find find options within the Village as well. 

Concerts are 7 to 9 p.m. and take place rain or shine, but may be canceled during times of severe weather.

You may also be interested in Main Street Melodies — another concert series in Stone Mountain village. 

Outrun Brewing is located at:
5368 E. Mountain
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Check out our huge list of FREE outdoor concerts in 2026!

Check out our Complete Guide to Atlanta Fall Festivals & Fairs -- which covers the entire metro area and includes all the fairs and festivals from September thru November.

2026 spring/summer dates for Tunes by the Tracks

All dates are Fridays nights, from 7 to 9! You can also check the Facebook events page for upcoming concerts.

May 8
Stello & The Supes

May 15
Electromagnetics

May 22 
Larry Griffith

May 29
Dieane Currett & Soul Suga’

June 5
Blues Cartel

June 12
Natti Love Joys

June 19
Albert White

June 26
Trina Meade & Co.

More FREE fun:

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The Avenue Peachtree City and local band The Venus Kings have teamed up to host a series of FREE First Friday concerts. 

From March through October, this series will bring the Peachtree City community together for live music, dining and entertainment, all in one location.

The concerts will start at 7:00 p.m. on each monthly date and last roughly to 9:30.

You’re invited to grab dinner or a drink on site, and enjoy a free night out with friends and family. 
Find the concerts happening at Central Park within the Avenue’s shopping district. 

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and dress for the weather!

The Avenue Peachtree City is located at:
239 City Circle
Peachtree City, GA 30269

More info:
Visit the Avenue’s website
Go to The Venus Kings website
See the Facebook post

2026 First Friday dates

• March 6 – opening act by Duncan Brothers Band
• April 3 – opening act by The Natti Lovejoys
• May 1 – opening act by Highway 54 Blues 
• June 5
• July 3
• August 7
• September 4
• October 2

More FREE events:

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FREE & CHEAP things to do this week

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Things to do in June in Atlanta, including indoor activities that let you beat the heat!

FIFA World Cup celebrations

With the FIFA World Cup coming to town, you’ll see soccer energy everywhere — not just inside Mercedes‑Benz Stadium.

Neighborhoods, parks, and downtown streets will be filled with fan festivals, live music, watch parties, food events, and cultural celebrations that make the World Cup feel like a city-wide block party.

There are huge fan fests and concerts planned for Centennial Olympic Park and the Decatur Square, as well as smaller events.
Find a World Cup-related event

Enjoy FREE outdoor summer concerts June

The summer concert series are in full swing in June, with something going on every weekend. These events cover the extended metro area, including the suburbs.

Just bring your lawn chairs or blanket, pack snacks, and stake out your spot for a musical interlude under the stars.
Browse our special calendar for FREE outdoor summer concerts

Take in a movie under the stars in June

There are FREE outdoor movies all month long, all over the extended metro area! You’ll find them at parks, shopping malls, town centers, and more. Some of them even include FREE popcorn!

Most of these series focus on movies that are rated G or PG, although you might occasionally find a PG-13 thrown in, so parental discretion is advised.
Browse our special calendar for FREE outdoor movies on the lawn

Get a freebie on National Doughnut Day

Friday, June 5, 2026
Check out all the doughnut shops giving away freebies on this special food holiday! All the major chains participate.
Find free doughnuts for National Donut Day

Cool off at a splash pad or sprayground

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 most likely a park with a water feature near you — and most of them are FREE.

The splash pad season starts in early May and goes through September at most locations. We’ve put together a handy list of splash pads, spraygrounds, and interactive fountains. The list is organized by county.
Find a splash pad or sprayground near you

Teens work out for FREE at Planet Fitness

Thanks to a special offer from Planet Fitness, teens age 14 to 19 can work out for free all summer long, at any of the gym’s locations — there are about 40 of them in the extended metro Atlanta area.
Get more info on the Planet Fitness Summer Pass

Register for the Kids Bowl FREE program

Kids Bowl Free is a family-friendly program that allows kids to bowl at no cost, all summer long. This is a great indoor option for days that are rainy or extra hot and humid.

Once your children are registered with the program, they can bowl two games a day for FREE, all summer long.
More info here

Have a close-up butterfly encounter

You can get up close to hundreds of flying butterflies at local nature centers and gardens. If you’re lucky, you may have a butterfly land on your hand or arm.

Each summer, there are opportunities to enter a butterfly house, also known as a butterfly conservatory or lepidopterarium. (These are different from outdoor butterfly gardens.) They are special facilities designed for breeding and displaying butterflies, often with an emphasis on education.
More info and find a butterfly house

Enjoy family movies at indoor theaters for cheap

This summer, taking the kids to the movies doesn’t have to be an expensive outing.
Several national theater chains plus a few local theaters are offering cheap summer movies for families on a budget.

The family-friendly films are offered one to five times a week, usually in the morning or early afternoon. Prices range from $0 to $3, and are the same price for kids and adults.
Details for each summer film series

Save the date for Atlanta Streets Alive

Sunday, June 14, 2026
FREE

During Streets Alive, for four glorious hours, a stretch of road is closed to cars — and open for people to stroll, roll, bike, and play!

The Streets Alive route in June follows MLK Drive from the BeltLine to Vine.
More info on Streets Alive

Celebrate Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth in Atlanta with free concerts, festivals, tours, art, and parades!
The federal holiday falls on Friday, June 19th in 2026 — but there are special events on weekends before and after that date.
Find a Juneteenth celebration

Stone Mountain Park: June deals & discounts

For a limited time, a Groupon deal lets you purchase the Attractions Pass for HALF PRICE — that’s just $19.99.

PLUS, you can save 50% on a ticket to the NEW Zip Line Adventure Course — that’s just $19.99, for a savings of $10 when you buy through Groupon.

We don’t know how long this deal will last, but we hope it will extend all month long!

Summer walks and easy hikes

It’s getting hotter and more humid — so head out early to one of these shady trails.

• Cobb County Trail of the Month program will meet at Heritage Park in Mableton on June 13, 2026.Register in advance.

• Group walks at Mason Mill Park are lead by a guide, starting at 10 a.m. on on the second Saturday and fourth Wednesday of each month — that’s June 13 and June 24, 2026

• Here’s a short list of some of our favorite shady walks to do on your own:

• Stroll around the lake and thru the woods at Murphey-Candler Park
• Visit old homestead ruins on the nature trail at Mary Scott Nature Park
• Walk the paved trail at the Peachtree Creek Greenway

The day-by-day June calendar:

This is a rolling list, starting with today’s date and covering the next 15 days.

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Image: Einstein Bros.

On June 7, 2026, Einstein Bros. Bagels is offering six (6) bagels for just $7 at participating locations. That makes each bagel just $1.17! (You must purchase six bagels to get the savings) 

The deal can redeemed in-bakery or online via Einstein Bros. Bagel’s site or app. 

The offer is only available for Einstein Bros. Rewards members.
Join Einstein Bros. Rewards here
(New members must sign-up by June 6, 2026 to receive the reward.) 

Limit one reward per person. 

Einstein Bros. locations in metro Atlanta

• Buckhead
• Midtown
• Cumberland
• West Midtown
• Druid Hills
• Alpharetta
• Buford
• Chamblee
• Pleasant Hill – Duluth
• Medlock Bridge – Duluth
• Peachtree Industrial – Duluth
• Conyers
• Kennesaw
• Lawrenceville
• Lilburn
• Marietta
• Newnan
• Sugar Hill
• Tucker
• Woodstock
• Find locations nationwide by state here

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Juneteenth in Atlanta: Celebrate with these free concerts, festivals, tours, parades, and more!

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Atlanta Juneteenth Music Festival

Friday, June 19 — noon to 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 20 — noon to 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 21 — noon to 8 p.m.
Piedmont Park
FREE to attend

This is the largest of the metro area Juneteenth celebrations, with a three-day cultural and arts festival. It includes live music on two stages, children’s activities, historical re-enactments, food trucks, and more. You’ll also find over 200 vendors, representing Black-owned businesses.
More info here

Hapeville Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration

Friday, June 19, 2026
1 to 6:30 p.m.
Hapeville Depot Museum + Jess Lucas Park
FREE

The day will start with history tours and activities at the Depot Museum.
It will then transition to a festival with live performances, vendors, and family-friendly activities at Jess Lucas Park.
All activities are FREE.
More info

Juneteenth at Oakland Cemetery

Friday, June 19, 2026
6 to 9 pm
Every year, Oakland Cemetery hosts a variety of Juneteenth events, including tours, music, storytelling, crafts for kids, and an overall joyous celebration.
FREE and family-friendly.
More info

Juneteenth Celebration in Sandy Springs

Friday, June 19, 2026
5 to 10 p.m.
City Springs entertainment district
FREE

Music, drum circle, food trucks, vendors, crafts, games, and more!
Bring a tambourine, drum, or shaker to participate in the drum circle.
FREE and family-friendly!
More info

Union City Juneteenth Concert

Saturday, June 20, 2026
6 to 10 p.m.
Fairburn City Center
314 NW Broad St.
Fairburn, GA 30213
FREE

Hosted by Kiss 104.1’s own, Dee Dee Parker, and sounds by DJ Antron.
Performances by the Angela Windbush, the Georgia Mass Band, Maranda Curtis, and Sunshine Anderson.
Food trucks and local vendors on site.
More info

Clarkston Juneteenth Festival

Friday, June 19, 2026
5 to 8 p.m. 
Downtown Clarkston at Market St. 
Live music, food trucks, vendors, a Kids Zone, and more. 
More info

Lift Every Voice Drone & Light Show at Stone Mountain Park

June 18 to 21, 2026
Stone Mountain Park
FREE

Stone Mountain Park is offering a Juneteenth edition of its drone & light show, and it is FREE on the dates listed above. Lawn seating for the light show is usually $5.
Keep in mind that parking is $20 per car at the park.

If you want to come early and enjoy the park attractions, you can get a Groupon deal, which gives you an Attractions Pass for HALF-OFF — that’s just $19.99 per person.
The link also lets you buy tickets to the Zip Line Adventure Course for $19.99, which is also half-price. 
Details here

City of Stonecrest Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday, June 20, 2026
5 to 9 p.m.
Southeast Athletic Complex
5845 Hillvale Road
Stonecrest, GA 30058

This expanded event features music, food trucks, kids activities, a dazzling fireworks finale, and more.
It is FREE and family friendly.
Details here

Juneteenth Events in Cobb & Douglas Counties

Juneteenth Concert on the Green in Acworth

Saturday, June 20, 2026
5 to 10 p.m.
Logan Farm Park
FREE

Enjoy a concert on the lawn.
The event will celebrate freedom and respect for all cultures.
Food trucks on site, or bring a picnic meal.
Gates open at 5 p.m.; concert starts at 7 p.m.
More info here

Juneteenth Celebration & Concert in Smyrna

Friday, June 19, 2026
6 to 10 p.m.
Village Green Park
FREE

Enjoy an evening filled with live entertainment, food, local vendors, and family-friendly activities in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

This year’s concert features headline act The Soul Cartel, taking the stage from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. 
More info here

Juneteenth Celebration in Powder Springs

Saturday, June 20, 2026
3 to 9 p.m.
Thurman Springs Park
4485 Pineview Dr.
Powder Springs, GA 30127
FREE

Come out for storytelling, dance & drumming performances, music,  food vendors, and more. There will also be a splash pad for the young at heart.
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. FREE to attend.
More info

Juneteenth Events in Gwinnett County

Juneteenth Events in Clayton County

City of Jonesboro Juneteenth Celebration

Friday, June 19, 2026
5 to 10 p.m.
Lee Street Park
Come for live music, food trucks, fireworks, a drone show and fun.
More info + see the concert lineup

Day-by-day listing of Juneteenth weekend events:

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Summer Festivals 2026
These are the best summer festivals in Atlanta and suburbs — from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Atlanta Festivals in June

We don’t have to wait for the actual Solstice to know it’s summertime in Atlanta. The heat is on, the days are long, and school’s out!

Jump to July Festivals
Jump to August & Labor Day Weekend Festivals 

Amplify Decatur Music Festival

June 4 to 7, 2026
Various locations
Both paid & free events

This year, most of the concerts require a paid ticket for entry. 
BUT, the Friday night concert is FREE — featuring The Sundogs and Canyonland on the Decatur Square.
This is also the very first show to take place at the newly renovated stage on the Square.
Details for Amplify Decatur

Suwanee Asian Festival

June 6, 2026
Town Center Park
FREE

Come out to Town Center Park to enjoy various Asian cultural performances, costumes, music, and food!This is a family-friendly event that allows you to experience Asian culture through local artists, restaurants, and food trucks.
Details for Asian Festival

Virginia-Highland Summerfest

June 6 and 7, 2026
Virginia Avenue, between Highland & Park
FREE

Enjoy live bands, shop for arts and crafts, indulge in great food, and take advantage of everything this local street fest has to offer. KidsFest is another component, and it’s located in nearby John Howell Park.
Details for Summerfest

Atlanta Streets Alive

June 14, 2026
MLK Route: Beltline to Vine
FREE

Come out to stroll or roll on open streets that are clear of all car traffic for four glorious hours!
This NEW Streets Alive route follows MLK Drive in a cross town route. At just 1.5 miles in length, it is shorter than the other routes.
Details on Streets Alive

Juneteenth Celebrations & Observances

June 19th (and other dates)
Multiple locations

The big event in Atlanta is the annual Juneteenth Parade & Music Festival — but there are lots of special events and observances.
The link below will take you to the complete list of things to do for Juneteenth in Atlanta.
Find a Juneteenth event near you

Beecatur Pollinator Festival

June 27, 2026
Harmony Park
Decatur
FREE

The festival celebrates all things pollinator-related — bees, butterflies, native plants, trees, the environment, sustainability, and more.

Exhibitors will include many local environmental organizations and native plant nurseries. You’ll also find FREE face painting for kids, King of Pops, mead for grownups, music and more. DESCRIPTION
Details for Pollinator Festival