Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; guided tours most weekdays at 1pm and 2:30pm (September–May)
Georgia State Capitol · Atlanta
Every tour of the Gold Dome, including the Capitol Museum and Hall of Valor, is free. Walk in for a self-guided visit weekdays 8am to 5pm, or join a small-group guided tour, offered most weekdays at 1pm and 2:30pm from September through May. The public entrance is on Mitchell Street. Closed weekends and state holidays (including November 11, November 26–27 and December 25); groups of 25 or more should call ahead.
DeKalb County Schools' Fernbank Science Center has a free exhibit hall and free parking, with no reservation needed. It's open Monday to Wednesday noon–4pm, Thursday and Friday noon–10pm, and Saturday 10am–4pm; check the site for one-off closures. Planetarium shows are a separate paid ticket.
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (closed university holidays)
Museum of History and Holocaust Education, KSU Center · Atlanta
Kennesaw State University's Museum of History and Holocaust Education is free and open to the public, and so is parking. Exhibits are open weekdays 9am to 5pm at the KSU Center on Busbee Drive in Kennesaw, closed on university holidays.
Sun 9am–1pm; Mon 10am–1pm and 3–6pm; Tue and Thu 9am–12pm and 1:30–4pm; Wed 9am–12pm
Stone Mountain Community Food Center (Atlanta Community Food Bank)
The Atlanta Community Food Bank runs its own client-choice food pantry in Stone Mountain: you pick the groceries your household needs. Hours are Sunday 9am–1pm, Monday 10am–1pm and 3–6pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9am–noon and 1:30–4pm, and Wednesday 9am–noon (closed Friday and Saturday). There are no requirements to pick up food; you can come twice a month. Book an appointment by texting FOOD to 678-884-4564 or calling 478-394-4547. The Food Bank also helps with SNAP applications.
Verified Oct 27 · acfb.org
Catch: Appointment required: text FOOD to 678-884-4564 or call 478-394-4547 · Up to two pickups a month
Atlanta Monetary Museum, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's museum in Midtown covers the history of money and the Fed, and it's entirely free. Self-guided visits run weekdays 9am to 4pm, no reservation needed for groups under 10. Expect airport-style security with a metal detector; it's across 10th Street from Midtown MARTA, with no parking on site.
Wednesday–Saturday, 12–5pm (closed during college breaks)
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art · Atlanta
Spelman College's Museum of Fine Art is free and open to the public. Its Cosby Gallery reopened October 1, 2026 (Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 5pm), and the gallery in the Center for Innovation and the Arts is open Wednesday to Friday, noon to 5pm. The current show, Between Here and Infinity, marks the museum's 30 years with more than 80 works by Black women artists. It closes during Spelman College breaks.
Thursdays and Fridays, 8–10pm (Nov–Feb hours; clear skies only)
Fernbank Science Center Observatory · Atlanta
Look through the 36-inch telescope at Fernbank Science Center's Ralph Buice Jr. Observatory, one of the largest built for public viewing. Free public observations run Thursday and Friday evenings, 8–10pm from November to February, but only when the sky is clear. Call 678-874-7102 half an hour before opening for an update, and dress for the weather since the dome isn't heated.
Roswell's police and fire departments host their annual Trunk or Treat at City Hall on Friday, October 30, 2026, 4–7pm: candy, games, police cars and fire trucks to explore, photo ops, a scavenger hunt and music. Costumes optional. Free and open to everyone.
Atlanta Contemporary on the Westside shows changing contemporary art exhibitions, and admission is free every day it's open: Thursday 11am to 8pm and Friday to Sunday 11am to 6pm (closed Monday to Wednesday). Parking is free in the Carriage Works lot at Bankhead and Means streets. The center asks visitors to register, online ahead or at the door.
Verified Oct 27 · atlantacontemporary.org
Catch: Visitors are asked to register (free), online ahead or at the door
South Fulton veterans are invited to a free appreciation breakfast and brunch on Friday, November 6, 2026, 10am–1pm, at the Burdett Community Room. It's hosted by District 6 Councilwoman Natasha Williams-Brown with Elevate Transitioning Servicemembers. Register in advance.
Verified Oct 27 · cityofsouthfultonga.gov
Catch: For South Fulton veterans · Register in advance online
Bank of America's Museums on Us program gives its cardholders free general admission to participating museums on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month. Booth Western Art Museum is on Bank of America's official Museums on Us participant list. Eligibility: Bank of America cardholders. Check the program's eligibility and terms page before you go: the partner page says some venues adjust their admission procedures.
Verified Oct 27 · about.bankofamerica.com
Catch: Bank of America cardholders only · General admission only; check the venue's Museums on Us terms first
Bank of America's Museums on Us program gives its cardholders free general admission to participating museums on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month. Savoy Automobile Museum is on Bank of America's official Museums on Us participant list. Eligibility: Bank of America cardholders. Check the program's eligibility and terms page before you go: the partner page says some venues adjust their admission procedures.
Verified Oct 27 · about.bankofamerica.com
Catch: Bank of America cardholders only · General admission only; check the venue's Museums on Us terms first
Bank of America's Museums on Us program gives its cardholders free general admission to participating museums on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month. Tellus Science Museum is on Bank of America's official Museums on Us participant list. Eligibility: Bank of America cardholders. Check the program's eligibility and terms page before you go: the partner page says some venues adjust their admission procedures.
Verified Oct 27 · about.bankofamerica.com
Catch: Bank of America cardholders only · General admission only; check the venue's Museums on Us terms first
Bank of America's Museums on Us program gives its cardholders free general admission to participating museums on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month. Center for Civil and Human Rights is on Bank of America's official Museums on Us participant list. Eligibility: Bank of America cardholders. Check the program's eligibility and terms page before you go: the partner page says some venues adjust their admission procedures.
Verified Oct 27 · about.bankofamerica.com
Catch: Bank of America cardholders only · General admission only; check the venue's Museums on Us terms first
Bank of America's Museums on Us program gives its cardholders free general admission to participating museums on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month. High Museum of Art is on Bank of America's official Museums on Us participant list. Eligibility: Bank of America cardholders. Check the program's eligibility and terms page before you go: the partner page says some venues adjust their admission procedures.
Verified Oct 27 · about.bankofamerica.com
Catch: Bank of America cardholders only · General admission only; check the venue's Museums on Us terms first
Bank of America's Museums on Us program gives its cardholders free general admission to participating museums on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month. Bartow History Museum is on Bank of America's official Museums on Us participant list. Eligibility: Bank of America cardholders. Check the program's eligibility and terms page before you go: the partner page says some venues adjust their admission procedures.
Verified Oct 27 · about.bankofamerica.com
Catch: Bank of America cardholders only · General admission only; check the venue's Museums on Us terms first
Bank of America's Museums on Us program gives its cardholders free general admission to participating museums on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month. Atlanta History Center is on Bank of America's official Museums on Us participant list. Eligibility: Bank of America cardholders. Check the program's eligibility and terms page before you go: the partner page says some venues adjust their admission procedures.
Verified Oct 27 · about.bankofamerica.com
Catch: Bank of America cardholders only · General admission only; check the venue's Museums on Us terms first
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park · Atlanta
Kennesaw Mountain normally charges a $5 daily entrance pass, but on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day) it's one of the National Park Service fee-free days. Hike the mountain and battlefield trails at no charge.
Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville gives veterans free admission on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10am to 5pm. Bring proof of ID. The free offer is for the veteran; others in the group pay admission.
The City of Mableton's 2nd Annual Seniors Thanksgiving Luncheon is Friday, November 13, 2026, 11am–2pm, at Mableton Banquet Hall. Seniors 65 and older get a complimentary Thanksgiving meal with live entertainment and activities.
Verified Oct 27 · mableton.gov
Catch: Seniors 65 and older only · Registration required through the city's Eventbrite link (up to 2 guests per registration)
The Roswell Adult Recreation Center's 50th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon is Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11:30am–2:30pm: turkey, dressing and all the trimmings catered by AJ's Restaurant, plus entertainment. It's free for anyone 50 or older, but you have to register by November 4.
Verified Oct 27 · roswell365.com
Catch: Ages 50 and older · Register online by November 4
The Alive in Roswell street festival returns to Historic Canton Street and the Roswell Antique and Interiors lot on Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5–9pm. This extra date replaces the June festival that was rained out. Admission is free, and leashed dogs are welcome. Food and drinks are sold separately.
Downtown Alpharetta lights its Christmas tree on Saturday, November 21, 2026, as part of the city's Season of Celebration. Admission is free. Check the city's events page for the start time closer to the date.
On the last Saturday of the month the Atlanta Beltline hosts Walk with a Doc at Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Vine City: a short health talk from a medical professional, then an easy walk at your own pace. On Saturday, November 28, 2026 (9–10am) the topic is diabetes awareness and prevention, and Piedmont Healthcare's mobile health van offers free screenings. Meet at the outdoor classroom near the play area.
Roswell lights its 40-foot Christmas tree at Heart of Roswell Park on Friday, December 4, 2026, 6–8pm. Expect choirs, hot chocolate, fire pits and s'mores, the mayor reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, and a visit from Santa. It's free and open to everyone.
The City of Mableton shows The Grinch (2018) on the lawn at Mableton Town Square Park on Friday, December 11, 2026. Doors open at 6pm and the movie runs 7–9pm. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, and coolers and snacks are allowed (no alcohol). Food vendors will be selling, and parking is free at Mableton Elementary and First Baptist Church. An optional free RSVP is on the city's event page.
On Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1–4pm, Mimosa Hall (next to the Christkindlmarket at Bulloch Hall) holds an afternoon of free winter holiday fun for kids: ornament making, stories, games and activities. Best for ages 4–10.
Georgia offers three free fishing days a year. On those days Georgia residents don't need a fishing license or a trout license to fish any public waters in the state, including lakes, streams, ponds and public fishing areas. The waiver covers public waters across Georgia, including Georgia public waters (Atlanta area). Eligibility: Georgia residents.
Black Men Run Atlanta meets every Monday at Lee + White on the Westside Beltline for a 3–5 mile run; all paces are welcome. It's part of the Beltline Free Fitness program, with sessions listed through December 28. Register through the group's Heylo page (Monday Night Run Group).
Verified Oct 27 · beltline.org
Catch: Run group for Black men · Register through the group's Heylo invite
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library lends a pass to the Mimms Museum of Technology and Art (formerly the Computer Museum of America) that covers four free general admissions. Seven-day loan, one renewal, once every six months.
Verified Oct 27 · fulcolibrary.org
Catch: Atlanta-Fulton Public Library card; borrow at a branch (no holds, first come first served) · One checkout every six months · Late fees if returned after the 7-day loan
Check out the Shakespeare Tavern Theatre Pass from an Atlanta-Fulton Public Library branch for two free tickets (general admission or two balcony seats). Pick a show, reserve by phone or email within the 14-day loan, and bring the pass and voucher on show night.
Verified Oct 27 · fulcolibrary.org
Catch: Atlanta-Fulton Public Library card; borrow at a branch (no holds, first come first served) · Reserve the show by phone or email within the 14-day loan · One performance per checkout; once every six months
Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University · Atlanta
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library card holders can check out a pass that admits up to six people free to Emory's Michael C. Carlos Museum. It covers general admission only, not audio tours or special exhibitions, and children must come with a parent. Pick it up at a branch and return it to the same branch within seven days.
Verified Oct 27 · fulcolibrary.org
Catch: Atlanta-Fulton Public Library card; borrow at a branch (no holds, first come first served) · One checkout every six months; general admission only · Late fees if returned after the 7-day loan
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library card holders can borrow a Breman Museum pass good for four free general admissions. Seven-day loan, one renewal, once every six months.
Verified Oct 27 · fulcolibrary.org
Catch: Atlanta-Fulton Public Library card; borrow at a branch (no holds, first come first served) · One checkout every six months · Late fees if returned after the 7-day loan
Every Cobb County Public Library branch has a family pass to the Marietta History Center that admits up to six people free. Card holders borrow it for a week and can renew it for one more week.
Verified Oct 27 · cobbcounty.gov
Catch: Cobb County Public Library card; borrow the pass from a branch · General admission only, not special events · The venue may limit the pass to one use per year
Borrow the Chattahoochee Nature Center family pass from an Atlanta-Fulton Public Library branch and four people get in free. The pass is a 7-day loan with one renewal, and each card can use it once every six months.
Verified Oct 27 · fulcolibrary.org
Catch: Atlanta-Fulton Public Library card; borrow at a branch (no holds, first come first served) · One checkout every six months · Late fees if returned after the 7-day loan
