Massive List of Free Things to Do in Atlanta This Summer
I know for most Atlanta area children, this is the final week of school. Parents are getting their summer calendars planned out and looking for low cost things to do. I’m always looking for fun for the kids to have for FREE. That’s why I decided to share this list! Summer fun with children doesn’t have to break your pockets!
Here we go!
MOVIES
- Movies in Central Park at Atlantic Station. Every Thursday at sundown. More info here: atlanticstation.com/events
- Mall of Georgia Movies Under the Stars runs from 5/23/2015 to 7/25/2015 http://bit.ly/1Fp5RTT
- Ride In Theater by Dynacraft at Piedmont Park Promenade May 30, 2015. Registration Required: http://bit.ly/1Lnc58X
- Movies at Newton Park for Alpharetta & Johns Creek one Saturday out of the month http://bit.ly/1AfW9Er
- B at the Movies sponsored by B98.5 at various parks around the city on Saturday nights. Movies and details here: http://bit.ly/1c5VKso
- Town Brookhaven Movies on the Town every Thursday evening from 5/28/2015 to 7/30/2015 (no movie on July 4th) Details here: http://bit.ly/1AfWQxF
- Candler Park Movie Night runs through September. Movies & details here: http://bit.ly/1PXzAWQ
- Georgia Movies in the Park presented by Northside Hospital. Playing in Alpharetta, Cumming, Canton, Woodstock, & Dawsonville. on.fb.me/1GqAMBc
- Clayton County Movies Under the Stars. For full details and park listings head here: http://bit.ly/1HupDOz
- Flicks on Bricks in the city of Duluth every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month: http://bit.ly/1Ln1ESP
- Hapeville Movie Night Under the Stars. Info & details here: http://bit.ly/1egLgIF
- Milton, GA Flicks & Food Trucks. Movies & Times here: http://bit.ly/1Amvu8E
- Snellville Popcorn in the Park. Movies & details here: http://bit.ly/1dlI66j
FESTIVALS
- Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park May 22-24 http://bit.ly/1PxKK9I
- Decatur Arts Festival at Decatur Square May 23-24 decaturartsfestival.com/
- Virginia-Highland Summerfest June 6-7 vahi.org/summerfest/
- Atlanta Ice Cream Festival Saturday July 25th www.atlantaicecreamfestival.com/
- Piedmont Park Arts Festival August 15-16 piedmontparkartsfestival.com/
- Atlanta Caribbean Cultural Festival Saturday August 22nd www.caribbeangeorgia.org/
- Grant Park Summer Shade Festival August 29-30 www.summershadefestival.org
SUMMER READING
- Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Summer Reading Kick Off at various libraries across the city June 1st. Details here: www.afpls.org/kids
- Dekalb County Summer Reading Events beginning June 1st. Details: http://bit.ly/1Fpc1mY
- Cobb County Libraries Summer Reading Kick Off Celebrations at various libraries. Details: www.cobbcat.org/events/
- Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program http://bit.ly/1FxRDRU
- Get Georgia Reading – Free access to over 8,000 books this summer getgeorgiareading.org
SPRAYGROUNDS & SPLASH PADS
- Centennial Olympic Park Fountain of Rings http://bit.ly/1ShEfH3
- Perkerson Park http://bit.ly/1FEc1CK
- Historic Old Fourth Ward Park http://bit.ly/1GrTM2i
- D.H. Stanton Park http://bit.ly/1cPTOoK
- Piedmont Park Legacy Fountain http://bit.ly/1HjTeYk
- Brook Run Park http://bit.ly/1AhbmFv
- Lillian Web Park http://bit.ly/1PyAUVe
- Center Hill Park http://bit.ly/1FzjYY8
- Village Pavilion at Mall of Georgia http://bit.ly/1R6omSf
- Suwanee Town Center Park – Big Splash Fountain http://bit.ly/1HvEecq
- Duluth Town Green Fountain http://bit.ly/1JDekWF
- Carl Miller Park http://bit.ly/1Awi4Hx
EVENTS
- City of Atlanta Play Mobile – Recreation on Wheels. Various parks around the city each week. (See details below)
- 2015 Open House Good Neighbor Day Air Show at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport May 30th, 2015 www.pdkairshow.com/
- Arabia Mountain Adventures Kickoff – Games, prizes, & free bike rentals. June 6th, 2015 http://bit.ly/1R54yid
- Georgia State Astronomy at Hard Labor Creek State Park – Observatory Open House http://bit.ly/1JBvWC5
- National Trails Day Events – June 6, 2015 http://bit.ly/1Bd7AYo
- The Fox Theatre Rock the Block Party, Sunday June 7th, 2015 from 12pm-6pm
- Giggles Family Fun Series at Emory Point. The first Saturday of each month from 11am-2pm http://bit.ly/1GqQJaL
- Tot Spot at Atlantic Station every Tuesday morning from 10am-12pm http://bit.ly/1F2SNBb
- Improv in the Park at Atlantic Station June 3rd, July 1st, & August 5th at 8pm http://bit.ly/1HvFzTr
- Little Acorns at Avalon in Alpharetta every Tuesday morning from 10am-noon http://bit.ly/1SfEMt7
- Williams-Sonoma Junior Chef Classes – Saturday mornings. Contact your local store for registration http://bit.ly/1GwUAD8
- The Home Depot Free Kids Workshops – June 6th 9am-12pm http://thd.co/1HE18P3
- Lawrenceville Summer Concert Series – Last Friday of each month http://bit.ly/1IZoLmK
- Norcross Summer Concert Series at Thrasher Park – select Friday’s out of each month http://www.norcrossga.net/
- Kids Bowl Free at participating Bowling centers all summer long www.kidsbowlfree.com/
MUSEUMS
- Target Free Tuesday at Children’s Museum of Atlanta June 9th & July 14th beginning at 1pm http://bit.ly/1PxPaxA
- Atlanta History Center Bank of America Free Admission Weekend 1st Full Weekend of every month: http://bit.ly/1GqNwIa
- Atlanta History Center Free Admission Weekend – Juneteenth Celebration June 20-21 http://bit.ly/1JeKuHu
- Woodruff Arts Center Family Festival Sunday June 14, 2015 12-5pm http://bit.ly/1Ldjrer
- Georgia Museum of Art – Open Tuesday – Sunday http://bit.ly/1K4VTbg
- Martin Luther King Jr National Historical Site FREE Daily http://1.usa.gov/1LnotWq
- Center for Puppetry Arts Fulton County Free Days the first Saturday of each month. http://bit.ly/1F2RXnX
- Booth Western Art Museum free admission every 1st Thursday of the month from 4pm-8pm http://bit.ly/1K3quGc
- Marietta Fire Museum – FREE Daily Monday – Friday 8am-5pm http://bit.ly/1GqXdXc
- Michael C. Carlos Museum free afternoon Thursday June 11, 2015 from 1pm-4pm http://bit.ly/1cPexcm
- Tellus Science Museum Bank of America Free Admission Weekend 1st Full Weekend of every month: http://bit.ly/1PxQ3Gj
- David J. Sencer Center for Disease Control Museum – Open Monday – Friday http://1.usa.gov/1LoVPnG
- Center for Civil and Human Rights Bank of America Free Admission Weekend 1st Full Weekend of every month: http://bit.ly/1AgeZvg
- The National Infantry Museum – Admission is FREE but $5 donation is recommended http://bit.ly/1LoVbXn
- Educator Day at Atlanta Botanical Garden July 18, 2014. All educators are FREE: http://bit.ly/1IMl5Gp
- Atlanta Monetary Museum at The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta FREE Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm http://bit.ly/1HuIQQ9
- Fernbank Science Center – For hours and events see here: http://bit.ly/1LdzVDk
- Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary – Self Guided Tours are always FREE. Donations are welcomed. http://bit.ly/1LdCl4X
- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia http://bit.ly/1HjZwHz
- Dauset Trails Nature Center – Free but donation recommended http://www.dausettrails.com/
- Vidalia Onion Museum – Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm http://bit.ly/1eoa8hs
- Museum of Design Atlanta – Second Sunday FREE Family Day (donation recommended) http://bit.ly/1HUZziI
I hope I’ve helped with your Summer break planning! Did I miss anything? Do you have any events to add to the list?
60 comments
Brandi
May 21, 2015 at 12:16 pmThank you so much for putting this together!
Ashley
May 24, 2015 at 10:05 amThank you for reading, Brandi!
Nyimah
May 21, 2015 at 5:10 pmRiverside park has a splash pad as well Roswell right at the Chattahoochee river
Ashley
May 24, 2015 at 10:05 amThanks, Nyimah! Will add those to the list 🙂
Ashley
May 24, 2015 at 10:42 amJust researched….Riverside Park isn’t free. It’s $2 for entry.
Clyde Gilbert
May 23, 2015 at 6:40 amAwesome! Luv this
Ashley
May 24, 2015 at 10:06 amThank you for reading, Clyde!
Jennifer gaddis
May 23, 2015 at 9:30 amThe list is awesome. Thank you. Dauset Trails is always free amd donations accepted. Beautiful place.
katalina
May 23, 2015 at 10:03 amWhere is this
Ashley
May 24, 2015 at 10:08 amThese places are across the city, Katalina. Are you asking about a more specific location?
Ashley
May 24, 2015 at 10:06 amThank you, Jennifer. Will add Dauset Trails to the list 🙂
Stephanie A.
May 23, 2015 at 10:03 amThank You!
Ashley
May 24, 2015 at 10:08 amThank you for reading, Stephanie!
katalina
May 23, 2015 at 10:03 amThis was awesome.. Thanx
Ashley
May 24, 2015 at 10:09 amThank you for reading, Katalina!
sharon carmichael
May 23, 2015 at 1:11 pmI love that Ga have a lot of free things to offer how ever D H Stanton is a nice water park the children that live in the apartments next to park are hood ghetto and always unsupervised they are bullies who pick fights with other children who attend this park
Ashley
May 24, 2015 at 10:09 amWow, Sharon. I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks for reading!
S. Adams
May 23, 2015 at 3:56 pmvery well compiled list…thanks
Ashley
May 24, 2015 at 10:10 amThank you for reading! Enjoy the summer 🙂
Twilla Hill
May 24, 2015 at 10:15 amI look forward to visiting Atlanta this summer. This list Really adds value to my trip
Ashley
May 24, 2015 at 10:53 amTwilla, there is so much fun to be had without spending any money. You’ll definitely enjoy it when you visit. Thanks for reading!
MJ
May 24, 2015 at 2:58 pmLooks like I’ll be strapping the baby on and getting out there with him and the toddler this summer. Still learnt this city so thank you doll. Hope to hang with you and yours at a splash pad or two
Ashley
May 25, 2015 at 7:57 amCan’t wait to hit the splash pad with the babies, MJ!
Daisy James
May 24, 2015 at 3:24 pmThis is wonderful! Thank you for putting it together. I have 4 children between the ages of 12 and 4 so this is much appreciated.
Thanks
Daisy
Ashley
May 25, 2015 at 7:56 amThank you for reading, Daisy! Enjoy the summer 🙂
Cammy
May 24, 2015 at 9:15 pmOlder kids might enjoy Lawrenceville Summer Concert Series. Last Friday of the month 6:00 – 10:00
http://www.visitlawrenceville.com/event-profile.php?Event_ID=1146
Ashley
May 25, 2015 at 7:57 amThanks, Cammy! I will add it to the list 🙂
Liana T Richardson
May 25, 2015 at 9:04 amThank you! My three children && I will be attending some of the events. Is it a way, I can forward this to friends?
Ashley
May 25, 2015 at 9:07 amThank you for reading, Liana! You can just share the link with friends on Facebook: http://bit.ly/AtlantaSummerFun
sandy
May 25, 2015 at 10:01 amGa aquarium is free on your bday.
Ashley
May 25, 2015 at 10:03 amThanks, Sandy! I didn’t add it because that would only mean free entry for one family member.
mallory wakefield
May 25, 2015 at 1:44 pmThank you God for this information
Ashley
May 26, 2015 at 2:36 pmThank you so much for reading, Mallory!
Fayelle
May 26, 2015 at 3:31 amThe sprayground at Laurel Park is $2 according to the website, just FYI.
Thanks for this list!
Ashley
May 26, 2015 at 2:37 pmThanks for pointing that out, Fayelle! I’ve removed it 🙂
Amanda
May 26, 2015 at 9:38 amCarl Millar Park in Newnan, GA. Known as kids castle is free. 2 splash pads, walking trails, picnic areas, and 3 playgrounds.
Ashley
May 27, 2015 at 2:17 pmThank you for the info, Amanda! I have added it to the list. Enjoy your summer 🙂
Alex
May 26, 2015 at 10:11 amThank you for creating this and thank you to Stephanie T. for guiding me to it!
Ashley
May 27, 2015 at 2:18 pmThank you for reading, Alex!
barbara
May 26, 2015 at 1:28 pmKids Bowl Free at area bowling centers
http://www.certifikid.com/deal/17636/kids-bowl-free_-sign-up-and-bowl-free-all-summer-
Ashley
May 27, 2015 at 2:20 pmThanks, Barbara! I will add it to the list 🙂
Hannah
May 27, 2015 at 11:21 pmIsn’t slide the city going to be here in atl some time this summer??
Ashley
May 30, 2015 at 11:13 amYes, Hannah. The slide is coming to downtown Decatur but it isn’t free.
Rosalind Person
May 28, 2015 at 11:53 amThanks a million my grandkids are gonna love this now to find the teenages stuff to do. Lol.
Ashley
May 30, 2015 at 11:17 amThe teens can enjoy improv night at Atlantic Station, as well as the free concert series. Thanks for reading, Rosalind!
Kionte
May 28, 2015 at 1:09 pmThank you! This information was so helpful!
Ashley
May 30, 2015 at 11:17 amThank you for reading, Kionte!
Jennifer
May 28, 2015 at 1:14 pmGreat list. I’m not sure if u want to add it to the list cause if is $1 per person. But not bad for a movie. Some Regal cinemas have $1 movies on Tues & Wed at 10am..
Ashley
May 30, 2015 at 11:18 amThank you for mentioning, Jennifer! I’m trying to stick with 100% free for this list 🙂
M Durmeyer
May 30, 2015 at 9:51 amThe MODA: Museum of Design Atlanta has free membership for children and one caretaker. museumdesign.org
Ashley
May 30, 2015 at 11:18 amThank you! I will research and add that info 🙂
Hameelah
June 1, 2015 at 8:50 amAwesome!! Thank you so much!
Ashley
June 6, 2015 at 8:36 amThank you for reading & sharing, Hameelah!
Bianca
June 4, 2015 at 12:01 amThis is really awesome!! Thanks a lot! You are appreciated.
Ashley
June 6, 2015 at 8:37 amYou’re welcome, Bianca! Enjoy your summer!!
Lisa
June 6, 2015 at 5:37 pmFabulous list! Went to Home Depot this morning and the 3 year old didn’t want to leave .
Ashley
June 11, 2015 at 9:40 amThanks, Lisa! So glad to hear!!
Bertmarie
June 15, 2015 at 9:26 pmThank you so much for this great list! I have jotted down quite a few ideas on my calendar.
I wanted to share that there are free movies every other Friday at Mable House Amphitheatre in Mableton: http://www.mablehouse.org/amphitheatre-events.html. We have been and had a great time!
Surender
March 31, 2016 at 5:51 amThank you so much for this amazing list of free things to do in Atlanta. I look forward to visiting Atlanta this summer, This list Really adds value to my trip. Most of the activities which i want to do in Atlanta, i’ve already booked from http://www.lavacanza.in/sightseeing-tour/Atlanta/d784-ttd
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