Free in Johns Creek: Autrey Mill's goats and trails, Rogers Bridge, outdoor fitness classes, summer concerts and movies, library programs and festivals.
Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Every item here was free on the organizer’s own page when we checked, linked below.
Most of what the City of Johns Creek puts on costs nothing. Here is what you can do for free, year-round and by season.
Who to call
- City parks, fitness and events: Johns Creek Recreation and Parks, 678-512-3200
- Autrey Mill Nature Preserve: 678-366-3511
Year-round
- Feed the goats at Autrey Mill. The 46-acre preserve at 9770 Autrey Mill Road has woodland trails, a heritage village of late-1800s buildings and farm animals; the city says visitors can feed the goats, chickens and ducks every day. Free, with donations welcome; grounds open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Autrey Mill).
- Walk across the Chattahoochee. The 3.1-mile trail at Cauley Creek Park, 7255 Bell Road, leads onto the Rogers Bridge pedestrian bridge into Rogers Park in Duluth (city’s Cauley Creek page).
- Loop The Boardwalk at Town Center. A mile-long elevated trail around a pond behind City Hall, 11362 Lakefield Drive (city’s Boardwalk page).
- Let the dog run. Newtown Dog Park, inside Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, is free; see our dog-friendly guide.
- Find the labyrinth. Bell Boles Park, 10575 Bell Road, has a stone labyrinth, a butterfly garden and a sensory playground (city’s Bell Boles page).
- Go to the library. Story times, Lego Club and programs for teens and adults at the Northeast/Spruill Oaks and Ocee branches; see our kids’ activities guide.
Free outdoor fitness
Certified instructors lead free classes for ages 16 and up (younger with an adult). Every attendee signs the city’s waiver before class. The 2026 schedule:
| Class | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Lift Yoga | Sundays, 10 a.m. | Founders Amphitheater, Newtown Park |
| Yoga | Mondays, 6 p.m. | Newtown Park |
| Fitness 108 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. | Newtown Park |
| Zumba | Wednesdays, 6 p.m. | Newtown Park |
| Walk with a Doc | Second Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. | Pavilion 1A, Newtown Park |
| Life Time Yoga | Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. | Bandshell, The Boardwalk at Town Center |
| Life Time | Wednesdays, 6 p.m. | Bandshell, The Boardwalk at Town Center |
Source: city’s Free Outdoor Fitness page.
Free concerts and movies
- Summer Concert Series: free shows at Newtown Park and The Boardwalk at Town Center from spring into fall; gates open at 6 p.m., music at 7. Beer, wine and food trucks are for sale (city’s concerts page).
- Movies at the Park: free family films on an inflatable screen at 7 p.m., with children’s activities and food trucks. The 2026 nights were June 12 and July 10 (city’s Movies at the Park page).
Free city festivals
The city’s special events are free. Dates below are the city’s 2026 dates; future years are added as the city posts them.
| Season | Event | 2026 date |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | Lunar New Year, Atlanta Athletic Club fields | Feb. 21 |
| Spring | Daffodil Days spring carnival | March 28 |
| Spring | Easter Bunny Hop, The Boardwalk at Town Center | April 3 |
| Spring | International Festival, Atlanta Athletic Club fields | May 2 |
| Summer | Juneteenth Celebration, Newtown Park | June 20 |
| Summer | Independence Day celebration with fireworks, The Boardwalk at Town Center | July 3 |
| Fall | Pup-a-Palooza, Newtown Park | Sept. 19 |
| Fall | Trunk or Treat, City Hall | Oct. 21 |
| Fall | Diwali Celebration, The Boardwalk at Town Center | Nov. 7 |
| Fall | Honoring Our Veterans, Veterans Memorial Walk | Nov. 7 |
| Winter | Holly Jolly Block Party and tree lighting | Dec. 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Autrey Mill Nature Preserve free? Yes. Autrey Mill, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, is free to visit, and donations are welcome. The grounds and trails are open daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Are there free fitness classes in Johns Creek? Yes. The city’s Free Outdoor Fitness classes run at Newtown Park and The Boardwalk at Town Center for ages 16 and up, including yoga, Zumba and Fitness 108. Each attendee signs a waiver.
What free festivals does Johns Creek hold? City events are free, including Lunar New Year, Daffodil Days, the International Festival, Juneteenth, the Independence Day celebration, Pup-a-Palooza, Trunk or Treat, Diwali and the Holly Jolly Block Party.
Is it free to visit the Chattahoochee River in Johns Creek? City parks on the river, such as Cauley Creek Park, are free. The National Park Service units, such as Jones Bridge and Medlock Bridge, need a $5 daily vehicle pass.
Related: walking and biking trails, kids’ activities, Halloween events and holiday lights and Christmas events.
Have your say