What are the best free things to do in Atlanta?

Right now Circl lists 492 free upcoming events, mostly learning, community and fitness. Recurring ones like run clubs and library programs are an easy way to meet people.

Do free events need a ticket or RSVP?

Some do. Free events on Eventbrite and Meetup usually ask you to RSVP. Each event page links to the original listing.

How often is this list updated?

Every morning. Circl pulls events from multiple Atlanta sources, including Eventbrite, Meetup, Ponce City Market, the Atlanta Botanical Garden and local universities, then removes duplicates and past events.

Free Things to Do in Atlanta

492 events coming up. Mostly learning, community and fitness.

Every free event coming up in Atlanta, soonest first. Free doesn't mean second-rate: this list includes university lectures, library programs, run clubs and community meetups.

On now & ongoing

Exhibitions, series & runs you can catch any day

On now · until Oct 3

Meetup on Orient Express ~ Paris Venice Prague Vienna Budapest Istanbul

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport· Free

Today

Wednesday, September 30

Happening now

Free

Community

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

Unity Plaza

social · intimate

Happening now

Free

Community

Newton's Homecoming Pantherfest

Campus Quad

energetic · social

Happening now

Free

Community

Alpharetta Homecoming Fest

AA Parking Lot/Patio (Lot 7)

energetic · social

Happening now

Free

Community

Decatur's Homecoming Playdate

Decatur Campus Quad

social

Happening now

Free

Learning

Teaching with AI: Examples Across Disciplines

Georgia State University

professional

Happening now

Free

Learning

M.S. and Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Webinar

Georgia State University

professional

Starts in 29 min

Free

Community

Charlemos

Casa Émory

social

Today · 3 PM

Free

Learning

VOCES

CIRCLE _ Langdale hall rm 128

creative

Tonight · 5 PM

Free

Community

Books and Blanks: An Informal Silent Book Club

Old Fourth Ward Park Greenspace

chill · social

Tonight · 5 PM

Free

Community

Patagonia's Go Vote Atlanta 2026

Krog Street Market

energetic

Tonight · 5:30 PM

Free

Fitness

Wednesday evening Ultimate frisbee game!

Dresden Park

energetic · social

Tonight · 6 PM

Free

Arts

Celebrity Wannabe

Speaker's Auditorium: Student Center East

energetic

Tonight · 6 PM

Free

Arts

I Love Poetry @ Euro Atlanta Poetry , Karaoke, Spoken Word

Euro Atlanta

social · creative

Tonight · 6 PM

Free

Community

Celebrity Wannabe

Speaker's Auditorium, Student Center East

energetic

Tonight · 6 PM

Free

Community

No Shade: A Community Conversation and Listening Session

The Network ATL

intimate · creative

Tonight · 6 PM

Free

Markets

Vegan and Friends

Atlantucky Brewing

energetic

Tonight · 7 PM

Free

Fitness

Run, Walk or Bike with @theATLWarriors

Peachtree Corners Town Center Green

energetic

Tonight · 7 PM

Free

Food & drink

TACOS N TEQUILA! GAME NIGHT @ SEVEN!

Seven MidTown

energetic

Tonight · 7 PM

Free

Music

Salsa Nights in Dunwoody – Live Latin Music & Free Salsa Lessons | COT band

Eclipse di Luna Park Place (Ashford Dunwoody)

social · energetic

Tonight · 8 PM

Free

Community

Stepping Up for Foot Health Sneaker Drive

Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library

social

Tonight · 8 PM

Free

Learning

Biolocity Call for Applications (Opens Oct. 1st)

biolocity.gatech.edu…

professional

Tonight · 8 PM

Free

Music

BACKSTAGE JAMS - ATLANTA (LIVE MUSIC)

BackStage Atlanta

energetic

Tomorrow

Thursday, October 1

Tomorrow · 5 AM

Free

Arts

En Route: Views from Atlanta and Marseille | Exhibition

Emory Visual Arts Gallery | 700 Peavine Creek Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322

creative

Tomorrow · 7 AM

Free

Community

2026 Emory Safety Fair

ESC Promenade

social

Tomorrow · 7 AM

Free

Arts

From Tablet to Tablet: Exploring Emory’s Jewish Studies Collections (ongoing exhibition)

Schatten Gallery, level 3

creative

Tomorrow · 7:30 AM

Free

Learning

Biology seminar series: Ben de Bivort, Harvard University

O. Wayne Rollins Research Center, Room 1052

professional

Tomorrow · 9:30 AM

Free

Arts

TechLab Workshop: Make Refrigerator Magnets with the Sticker Printer

Hosted by The TechLab at the Computing Center in Cox Hall on the 2nd floor!

creative

Tomorrow · 10 AM

Free

Learning

Oral History Workshop for Graduate Students

Emory University

social

Tomorrow · 10 AM

Free

Learning

Newton Campus: Decorate, Create & Get Election Ready

1 N Lobby

social

Tomorrow · 10 AM

Free

Learning

Edible Nature Walk for Families

Mason Mill Park - South Peachtree Creek PATH Trailhead

social

Tomorrow · 10 AM

Free

Learning

Virtual Office Hours with Rachael Nicholos (MSIS, MSF, MSSCM)

Georgia State University

professional

Tomorrow · 10 AM

Free

Learning

Newton Campus: Decorate, Create & Get Election Ready

1 N Lobby

social

Tomorrow · 11 AM

Free

Community

PC Decatur Homecoming Tailgate

3251 Panthersville Road

social · energetic

Tomorrow · 11 AM

Free

Community

PC Dunwoody Homecoming Tailgate

2101 Womack Rd

social · energetic

Tomorrow · 11 AM

Free

Community

Dunwoody's Homecoming Spirit Day

NB 2000

energetic · social

Tomorrow · 11 AM

Free

Community

PC Dunwoody Homecoming Tailgate

3251 Panthersville Road

social · energetic

Tomorrow · 11 AM

Free

Community

Dunwoody Homecoming Spirit Day

NB 2000

social

Tomorrow · 12 PM

Free

Community

Spirit Plaza

Unity Plaza

social · energetic

Tomorrow · 12 PM

Free

Learning

“Come Hell or High Water: Languages and the Wantable Future”

Emory University, White Hall 205

intimate · professional

Tomorrow · 2 PM

Free

Networking

The German Studies Experience

Oxford Rd Presentation Room

social · professional

Tomorrow · 2:30 PM

Free

Learning

Machine Embroidery - EXLAB - Atlanta

EXLAB @ Arts & Humanities

creative

Tomorrow · 3 PM

Free

Community

PC Clarkston Homecoming Tailgate

555 N Indian Creek Dr

social

Tomorrow · 3 PM

Free

Learning

Ethics at the Movies: Riverkeeper

Rita Anne Rollins Building Room 102 | 1531 Dickey Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322

intimate

Tomorrow · 5 PM

Free

Nightlife

SEAFOOD KARAOKE

Cafe Circa Restaurant & Lounge

energetic · social

Tomorrow · 5:30 PM

Free

Fitness

Moves on the Green: Free Fitness Event

98 14th St NE

social

Tomorrow · 5:30 PM

Free

Learning

Department Student Organization Event: Math Journal Reading Group

Noah Langdale Hall

social

Tomorrow · 6 PM

Free

Food & drink

Thursdays: Famous Joe Douglas “Crab-legs & Karaoke"

2505 Godby Rd

social · energetic

Tomorrow · 6 PM

Free

Learning

Privacy Onchain

Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs

professional

Want to filter by date, category or price? Browse every event on Circl.

Questions

What are the best free things to do in Atlanta?: Right now Circl lists 492 free upcoming events, mostly learning, community and fitness. Recurring ones like run clubs and library programs are an easy way to meet people.
Do free events need a ticket or RSVP?: Some do. Free events on Eventbrite and Meetup usually ask you to RSVP. Each event page links to the original listing.
How often is this list updated?: Every morning. Circl pulls events from multiple Atlanta sources, including Eventbrite, Meetup, Ponce City Market, the Atlanta Botanical Garden and local universities, then removes duplicates and past events.

Free Things to Do in Atlanta

492 events coming up. Mostly learning, community and fitness.

Every free event coming up in Atlanta, soonest first. Free doesn't mean second-rate: this list includes university lectures, library programs, run clubs and community meetups.

On now & ongoing

Exhibitions, series & runs you can catch any day

On now · until Oct 3

Meetup on Orient Express ~ Paris Venice Prague Vienna Budapest Istanbul

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport· Free

Today

Wednesday, September 30

Happening now

Free

Community

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

Unity Plaza

social · intimate

Happening now

Free

Community

Newton's Homecoming Pantherfest

Campus Quad

energetic · social

Happening now

Free

Community

Alpharetta Homecoming Fest

AA Parking Lot/Patio (Lot 7)

energetic · social

Happening now

Free

Community

Decatur's Homecoming Playdate

Decatur Campus Quad

social

Happening now

Free

Learning

Teaching with AI: Examples Across Disciplines

Georgia State University

professional

Happening now

Free

Learning

M.S. and Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Webinar

Georgia State University

professional

Starts in 29 min

Free

Community

Charlemos

Casa Émory

social

Today · 3 PM

Free

Learning

VOCES

CIRCLE _ Langdale hall rm 128

creative

Tonight · 5 PM

Free

Community

Books and Blanks: An Informal Silent Book Club

Old Fourth Ward Park Greenspace

chill · social

Tonight · 5 PM

Free

Community

Patagonia's Go Vote Atlanta 2026

Krog Street Market

energetic

Tonight · 5:30 PM

Free

Fitness

Wednesday evening Ultimate frisbee game!

Dresden Park

energetic · social

Tonight · 6 PM

Free

Arts

Celebrity Wannabe

Speaker's Auditorium: Student Center East

energetic

Tonight · 6 PM

Free

Arts

I Love Poetry @ Euro Atlanta Poetry , Karaoke, Spoken Word

Euro Atlanta

social · creative

Tonight · 6 PM

Free

Community

Celebrity Wannabe

Speaker's Auditorium, Student Center East

energetic

Tonight · 6 PM

Free

Community

No Shade: A Community Conversation and Listening Session

The Network ATL

intimate · creative

Tonight · 6 PM

Free

Markets

Vegan and Friends

Atlantucky Brewing

energetic

Tonight · 7 PM

Free

Fitness

Run, Walk or Bike with @theATLWarriors

Peachtree Corners Town Center Green

energetic

Tonight · 7 PM

Free

Food & drink

TACOS N TEQUILA! GAME NIGHT @ SEVEN!

Seven MidTown

energetic

Tonight · 7 PM

Free

Music

Salsa Nights in Dunwoody – Live Latin Music & Free Salsa Lessons | COT band

Eclipse di Luna Park Place (Ashford Dunwoody)

social · energetic

Tonight · 8 PM

Free

Community

Stepping Up for Foot Health Sneaker Drive

Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library

social

Tonight · 8 PM

Free

Learning

Biolocity Call for Applications (Opens Oct. 1st)

biolocity.gatech.edu…

professional

Tonight · 8 PM

Free

Music

BACKSTAGE JAMS - ATLANTA (LIVE MUSIC)

BackStage Atlanta

energetic

Tomorrow

Thursday, October 1

Tomorrow · 5 AM

Free

Arts

En Route: Views from Atlanta and Marseille | Exhibition

Emory Visual Arts Gallery | 700 Peavine Creek Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322

creative

Tomorrow · 7 AM

Free

Community

2026 Emory Safety Fair

ESC Promenade

social

Tomorrow · 7 AM

Free

Arts

From Tablet to Tablet: Exploring Emory’s Jewish Studies Collections (ongoing exhibition)

Schatten Gallery, level 3

creative

Tomorrow · 7:30 AM

Free

Learning

Biology seminar series: Ben de Bivort, Harvard University

O. Wayne Rollins Research Center, Room 1052

professional

Tomorrow · 9:30 AM

Free

Arts

TechLab Workshop: Make Refrigerator Magnets with the Sticker Printer

Hosted by The TechLab at the Computing Center in Cox Hall on the 2nd floor!

creative

Tomorrow · 10 AM

Free

Learning

Oral History Workshop for Graduate Students

Emory University

social

Tomorrow · 10 AM

Free

Learning

Newton Campus: Decorate, Create & Get Election Ready

1 N Lobby

social

Tomorrow · 10 AM

Free

Learning

Edible Nature Walk for Families

Mason Mill Park - South Peachtree Creek PATH Trailhead

social

Tomorrow · 10 AM

Free

Learning

Virtual Office Hours with Rachael Nicholos (MSIS, MSF, MSSCM)

Georgia State University

professional

Tomorrow · 10 AM

Free

Learning

Newton Campus: Decorate, Create & Get Election Ready

1 N Lobby

social

Tomorrow · 11 AM

Free

Community

PC Decatur Homecoming Tailgate

3251 Panthersville Road

social · energetic

Tomorrow · 11 AM

Free

Community

PC Dunwoody Homecoming Tailgate

2101 Womack Rd

social · energetic

Tomorrow · 11 AM

Free

Community

Dunwoody's Homecoming Spirit Day

NB 2000

energetic · social

Tomorrow · 11 AM

Free

Community

PC Dunwoody Homecoming Tailgate

3251 Panthersville Road

social · energetic

Tomorrow · 11 AM

Free

Community

Dunwoody Homecoming Spirit Day

NB 2000

social

Tomorrow · 12 PM

Free

Community

Spirit Plaza

Unity Plaza

social · energetic

Tomorrow · 12 PM

Free

Learning

“Come Hell or High Water: Languages and the Wantable Future”

Emory University, White Hall 205

intimate · professional

Tomorrow · 2 PM

Free

Networking

The German Studies Experience

Oxford Rd Presentation Room

social · professional

Tomorrow · 2:30 PM

Free

Learning

Machine Embroidery - EXLAB - Atlanta

EXLAB @ Arts & Humanities

creative

Tomorrow · 3 PM

Free

Community

PC Clarkston Homecoming Tailgate

555 N Indian Creek Dr

social

Tomorrow · 3 PM

Free

Learning

Ethics at the Movies: Riverkeeper

Rita Anne Rollins Building Room 102 | 1531 Dickey Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322

intimate

Tomorrow · 5 PM

Free

Nightlife

SEAFOOD KARAOKE

Cafe Circa Restaurant & Lounge

energetic · social

Tomorrow · 5:30 PM

Free

Fitness

Moves on the Green: Free Fitness Event

98 14th St NE

social

Tomorrow · 5:30 PM

Free

Learning

Department Student Organization Event: Math Journal Reading Group

Noah Langdale Hall

social

Tomorrow · 6 PM

Free

Food & drink

Thursdays: Famous Joe Douglas “Crab-legs & Karaoke"

2505 Godby Rd

social · energetic

Tomorrow · 6 PM

Free

Learning

Privacy Onchain

Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs

professional

Want to filter by date, category or price? Browse every event on Circl.

Questions

What are the best free things to do in Atlanta?: Right now Circl lists 492 free upcoming events, mostly learning, community and fitness. Recurring ones like run clubs and library programs are an easy way to meet people.
Do free events need a ticket or RSVP?: Some do. Free events on Eventbrite and Meetup usually ask you to RSVP. Each event page links to the original listing.
How often is this list updated?: Every morning. Circl pulls events from multiple Atlanta sources, including Eventbrite, Meetup, Ponce City Market, the Atlanta Botanical Garden and local universities, then removes duplicates and past events.