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Free Events in Atlanta

Looking for things to do in Atlanta that won’t break the bank? We’ve got you covered with this list of free events in Atlanta. From neighborhood festivals to farmers’ markets and more, you can find what makes Atlanta special without making a huge dent in your wallet. So hesitate no more. Bounce, skip, hop and run around town, and do it all without spending a dime.

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6/6/26 – 7/6/26

Virginia Highland Summerfest

Virginia-Highland Summerfest is back and better than ever! Join us on June 6-7, 2026 for…

Atkins Park Virginia Highlands

6/6/26 – 12/6/26

Atlanta’s USA Kickoff Festival

The Old Fourth Ward is hosting a 3 day “Atlanta’s USA Kickoff Festival” celebrating the…

Historic Fourth Ward Park

1/1/70

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival

SAVE THE DATE! Sat. July 25 – The 16th Annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival is…

Charles Allen Gate at Piedmont Park

1/1/70

Atlanta Beltline Fest

Atlanta Beltline Fest at Pittsburgh Yards® is a two-day cultural celebration bringing together the energy…

Pittsburgh Yards

6/6/26 – 12/6/26

Pride Month: Queer Joy & Creative Adventures

Celebrate Pride by stepping into stories of visibility, creativity, and joy in Atlanta’s streets. Explore…

Multiple Locations

6/6/26

Lavender Festival

The Lavender Arts & Crafts Festival at Barrington Hall is a premier juried fine arts…

Barrington Hall

6/6/26

School’s Out Bash!

A free community celebration in downtown Marietta, simply because summer is finally here!! Join us…

Church Street Park

9/6/26

AI and You!

Join the Atlanta Apartment Association for this primer on Artificial Intelligence and the Multifamily industry…

Online

10/6/26

Beverly Gage Author Program

Award-winning author, Beverly Gage will be in conversation on her new book, This Land is…

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum

6/6/26 – 12/7/26

Decatur WatchFest ’26

Decatur WatchFest ‘26 is a 34-day free soccer and music festival offering music, games, activities,…

Decatur Square

6/6/26 – 12/7/26

FIFA Fan Festival 2026

We’re kicking things off with a core program of festival days — designed to launch…

Centennial Olympic Park

6/11/26 – 7/15/26

Georgia State’s Summer of Soccer 2026

Join us for Georgia State’s Summer of Soccer 2026 — a celebration that includes GSU…

Georgia State University College of Education & Human Development

Every month on 1st until 07/19/2026

World Cup Watch Party

Join us at **Stars Cafe Atlanta** for the ultimate World Cup Watch Party experience! Catch…

Stars Cafe

12/6/26

Chamblee Rocks: Juneteenth Concert

Celebrate Juneteenth with a high-energy concert featuring a dynamic tribute to global icon Beyonce’! The…

Chamblee City Hall

6/6/26 – 12/6/26

Marietta SoccerFest ’26

Marietta SoccerFest ’26 brings the excitement of the world’s game to Marietta with a three-day…

Marietta Square

12/6/26

Riverdale’s Global Soccer Celebration

Celebrate heritage, freedom, and community as Riverdale welcomes the world! Enjoy soccer matches, live entertainment,…

Riverdale Town Center

6/12/26

Southside Trail Ribbon-Cutting

Celebrate Atlanta Beltline progress with us! ​Atlanta Beltline cordially invites you to join us for…

Pittsburgh Yards

12/6/26

Suwanee Summer Porch Jam

Join us in Old Town Suwanee for an evening of food & music al fresco!…

Old Town Suwanee

1/1/70

Black Defender ATL Signing Tour (6/13)

Join Dr. David Washington, creator of Black Defender: The Awakening, for an exciting Atlanta comic…

Northlake Mall

1/1/70

Summer of Soccer at Vinings Jubilee

Kick off summer at Vinings Jubilee with a family-friendly afternoon of soccer-inspired fun, shopping, dining,…

Vinings Jubilee

1/1/70

YWCA Greater Atlanta FIFA Watch Party

Free community watch parties where residents and visitors can gather to enjoy live World Cup…

YWCA of Greater Atlanta

1/1/70

Atlanta Loves Plants

40 vendors, hundreds of plants, and some of Atlanta’s most talented local makers all under…

Monday Night Garage

1/1/70

Black Defender ATL Signing Tour

Join Dr. David Washington, creator of Black Defender: The Awakening, for an exciting Atlanta comic…

Multiple Locations

1/1/70

Glizzy Day

Prepare to Relish the Moment Get ready for the most legendary made-up holiday of the…

New Realm Brewing

1/1/70

Kick It In The District Watch Party

Why come to Atlanta just for the match when you can turn it into the…

AC Hotel Atlanta Airport Gateway

6/15/26 – 7/15/26

Watch Party: The Tasting Table

The Tasting Table is where you can have elevated dining and the full gameday experience….

The Tasting Table

1/1/70

AI-Enabled Marketing in Practice

This event brings together customer data, marketing, and technology leaders and practitioners to address a…

Microsoft

1/1/70

ATLANTA’S HIP HOP GEOGRAPHY

Free and open to the public Atlanta has always been a city of distinct neighborhoods…

Museum of Design Atlanta MODA

1/1/70

Fantasy & Sci-fi Literature Trivia

Dragons, starships, magical schools, doomed kingdoms, morally questionable heroes — it’s all fair game at…

Schoolhouse Brewing

1/1/70

Drag Bingo at Schoolhouse Brewing

Get ready for a night of outrageous fun, high-energy performances, and bingo with extra sparkle….

Schoolhouse Brewing

1/1/70

Hapeville’s Juneteenth Celebration

Join the City of Hapeville for its annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration on Friday, June…

Downtown Hapeville – Jess Lucas Park

1/1/70

Juneteenth Celebration

FREE EVENT – Join us for a day of culture, creativity, and community at Hapeville’s…

Downtown Hapeville – Jess Lucas Park

1/1/70

Juneteenth at Finally, Friday

Celebrate Juneteenth with us at Finally, Friday on June 19th. Experience an immersive tour highlighting…

Historic Oakland Cemetery

1/1/70

Stargazing at Lanier Islands Resort

Join amateur astronomer Daniel Herron for a memorable night under the stars at Lanier Islands…

Lake Lanier Islands Resort

1/1/70

Blooms Chinatown Market (6/20)

Join us for our very own monthly makers market right here at the historic Atlanta…

Atlanta Chinatown

1/1/70

Old Fourth Ward Spring Arts Festival

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces welcomes the return of the Old Fourth Ward Arts…

Old Fourth Ward Park

1/1/70

Bridgerton & Mendelssohn Concert

Join us for a FREE outdoor concert at the gorgeous Autrey Mill Nature Preserve as…

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve

1/1/70

COMMUNITY WATCH PARTY IN THE PARK

THE EXPERIENCE 2:00 PM | GLOBAL VILLAGE • 15+ food vendors (Mexican, Colombian, Vietnamese, Chinese,…

Town Center Avenue, Suwanee

1/1/70

Lotus Lens Screening: Yi Yi

Join us for a Lotus Lens Screening of Yi Yi (2000), Edward Yang’s expansive and…

Atlanta Chinatown

1/1/70

Soccer Watch Party at Starr Park

Join the excitement as Panama takes on England and celebrate Caribbean culture with live music,…

Starr Park

1/1/70

Watch Party at C.T. Martin Field

Free community watch parties where residents and visitors can gather to enjoy live World Cup…

C.T. Martin Field

Every month on 1st until 07/01/2026

Mutation Brewing: 1L V. 3EHIJK Watch Party

Atlanta is a host city for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and we’re bringing the…

Mutation Brewing Company

2/7/26 – 3/7/26

The Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo

The Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo is a two-day event that serves as the official…

Lenox Square

4/7/26

Celebrate America 250!

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum! Come learn about…

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum

8/7/26

History Kids Program: American Kitchens

Children find objects and discover their uses in Bulloch Hall’s kitchen. Explore the fascinating world…

Bulloch Hall

9/7/26

Lunch and Learn: A Virtual Tour of Green

Join the City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed and Trees Atlanta for an inspiring look…

Trees Atlanta Kendeda Tree House

11/7/26

Rum Island Festival

Rum Island Festival makes its debut July 11 at Piedmont Park Promenade in Atlanta, bringing…

Piedmont Park

11/7/26

Suwanee Celebrates America 250

Join us as Suwanee Celebrates America 250 with a festive evening honoring our nation’s 250th…

Suwanee Town Center

1/1/70

Drywall Repair Class!

Drywall Repair Mastery for Maintenance Professionals with Sherwin Williams Ensure your homes are always rent-ready…

Atlanta, GA

1/1/70

Blooms Chinatown Market (8/29)

Join us for our very own monthly makers market right here at the historic Atlanta…

Atlanta Chinatown

6/6/26 – 7/9/26

Atlanta Black Pride Weekend

20 year anniversary #1 Pride Celebration in the Country Atlanta Black Pride Weekend stands as…

Multiple Locations

1/1/70

The Veggie Taste – 16th Annual

We are celebrating 16 years Supporting attendees with their transitioning into a Healthier Eating Lifestyle…

West End

1/1/70

Blooms Chinatown Market (9/26)

Join us for our very own monthly makers market right here at the historic Atlanta…

Atlanta Chinatown

1/1/70

Blooms Chinatown Market (10/24)

Join us for our very own monthly makers market right here at the historic Atlanta…

Atlanta Chinatown

1/1/70

Blooms Chinatown Market (11/28)

Join us for our very own monthly makers market right here at the historic Atlanta…

Atlanta Chinatown

1/1/70

Blooms Chinatown Market (12/19)

Join us for our very own monthly makers market right here at the historic Atlanta…

Atlanta Chinatown

Every Friday until 12/25/2026

Pride First Fridays

Every First Friday of the Month Time: Either 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm or 5…

Loews Atlanta Hotel

6/6/26 – 12/7/26

Aperitivo Hour at The Americano

Gather daily at the bar or patio at The Americano for Aperitivo Hour! Featuring vibrant…

The Americano (Intercontinental Buckhead)

Every Saturday until 11/14/2026

Uptown Market Atlanta

Atlanta Food Festival vibes every week – food and craft vendors, live music, DJs, kids…

The Lawn at Uptown

6/6/26 – 12/7/26

Kid’s Art Market

An art market for kids! May 5th 4:30-6PM Location in Dunwoody / Chamblee TBA

Dunwoody, GA

Every Wednesday until 06/17/2026

The Art of Breathing

The Art of Living – Decatur is hosting a free breathwork and meditation introductory session…

Toco Hills Library

6/6/26 – 12/12/26

Conversations with Collections

This reimagining of the OUMA permanent collection challenges assumptions, upends stereotypes and inspires conversation! Interactive,…

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

Multiple dates until 09/12/2026

Coffee & Chrome

Join the City of Hapeville for Coffee & Chrome, a car and motorcycle show accompanied…

Downtown Hapeville – Jess Lucas Park

6/6/26 – 12/8/26

Yappy Hour at Lanier Islands Resort

Join us for Yappy Hour at the Lakeside Café Patio at Legacy Lodge – the…

Lake Lanier Islands Resort

6/6/26 – 12/7/26

Smyrna Cup Daze

Smyrna Community Center