Looking to explore metro Atlanta without breaking the bank in October?
Luckily, there are plenty of ways to do that, no matter what your interests are.
From Atlanta Pride to free admission to the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion and Film, here are five free things that you an do throughout October:
SCAD FASH celebrates anniversary
Celebrate the one-year anniversary of SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion and Film on Oct. 1. The teaching museum is offering free admission on this day, making it the perfect opportunity to view their “Refined Irreverence” exhibit featuring more than 75 garments showcasing the work of Carolina Herrera.
10 a.m. Oct. 1. Free. SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion and Film, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta. scadfash.org.
AutumnFest Art and Music Festival
Avondale Estates residents looking to enjoy a fall festival in October are in luck. AutumnFest is a free annual festival that provides live entertainment, music and an artists market in the historic Tudor Village in downtown Avondale Estates. Get to know your neighbors and get a head start on holiday shopping at this festival.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 1. Free. Downtown Avondale, 11465 W Civic Center Dr., Avondale. autumnfestavondale.com.
The 46th annual Atlanta Pride festival will celebrate gender and sexual identity diversity with the help of more than 250 exhibitors, nonprofit organizations and artists in Piedmont Park.
Musicians will provide live entertainment throughout the two-day festival. In addition to traditional activities, such as the annual parade that will take place at noon Oct. 9, the festival will feature an expanded college and career fair this year. The Starlight Cabaret Show, featuring national and international drag performers, once again will close out the festival.
The Youth Liberation Space and Grey Pride will feature programming geared toward younger and older members of the LGBT community. Additionally, an exhibit created through a partnership with the Center for Civil and Human Rights museum will showcase a timeline of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, both locally and internationally.
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 8-9. Free. Piedmont Park, 400 Park Drive, Atlanta. atlantapride.org.
Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade
This 16th annual event will give attendees a chance to celebrate the spooky holiday a couple of weeks early. Enjoy live entertainment on two stages, shop at Little Five Points retailers and admire the best and wackiest costumes.
The daylong festival includes a two-hour parade that kicks off at 4 p.m. at Euclid and Austin avenues near Horizon Theatre. The parade will feature a marching band, zombies and more.
Noon-11 p.m. Oct. 15. Free. Little Five Points, 2311 Emeline Place, Atlanta. l5phalloween.com.
Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival
If you didn’t get to enjoy the Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival, you’ll get one more chance to see what the city is all about before 2016 ends.
Receive a jonquil bulb from Keep Smyrna Beautiful before purchasing traditional fair food such as cotton candy, candy apples, polish sausage and barbecue from vendors in the Fall Jonquil Food Court.
A children’s area will offer fun inflatables and sand art, while artisans from around the Southeast will put their handmade arts and crafts on display. Pick out a gift for a loved one before catching the Atlanta Puppet Show with Peter Hart.
Friends of the Smyrna Library will hold a book sale during the two-day festival, just as they did during the spring festival. Marietta musician Scott Thomas also will return with an acoustic set.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22-23. Free. Village Green, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna. smyrnacity.com
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