Free things to do in Woodstock: the Park at City Center, 14 miles of bike trails, free summer concerts, library story times, the Skelebration and Christmas Jubilee.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Every place and event below comes from the City of Woodstock, Woodstock Arts, Visit Woodstock GA, the library or Cherokee Recreation and Parks, linked. Woodstock Parks and Recreation: 770-517-6788.
A lot of what Woodstock does costs nothing. The city runs a nationally accredited parks department, a trail system that keeps growing, and a year of free festivals and concerts in The Park at City Center. Add the library, the dog park and window shopping downtown, and a family can fill a weekend without a ticket.
Who to call
- Woodstock Parks and Recreation (parks, city events): 770-517-6788
- Woodstock Public Library: 770-926-5859
- Woodstock Visitors Center: 770-924-0406
Parks
| Park | Address | Free to do |
|---|---|---|
| The Park at City Center | 101 Arnold Mill Road | Gazebo, fountain, the Woodstock War Memorial and the 9/11 memorial with track from the World Trade Center |
| Olde Rope Mill Park | 690 Olde Rope Mill Road | Trails, the rope mill ruins and historical markers, decks and swings over the Little River, the rock pavilion |
| Dupree Park | 513 Neese Road | Playground, fishing pond, disc golf course, walking track, outdoor fitness station, community orchard |
| The Downtown Playground | 111 Elm St. | Accessible play area and a 20-foot climbing dome |
| Woofstock Park | 150 Dupree Road | Off-leash dog park with large and small dog areas |
| Springfield Park | 423 Springfield Drive | Natural playground |
Organized groups need a permit to use city parks; everyone else can simply show up, the city says. Fishing needs a Georgia license for anyone 16 or older. Park details are in our parks and trails guide and dog-friendly guide.
Trails
The city’s Greenprints trails are free and open to walkers, runners and cyclists:
- Noonday Creek Trail, from Market Street downtown to Woofstock Park and Highway 92.
- Towne Lake Pass, 1.94 miles from Towne Lake Parkway to Woofstock Park.
- Trestle Rock Trail, about 0.4 mile and flat, along the Little River at Olde Rope Mill Park.
- The Taylor Randahl Memorial Mountain Bike Trails, 14 miles at Olde Rope Mill Park.
Distances and trailheads are in our walking and biking trails guide.
Free concerts
| Series | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Summer Concert Series | Second Saturday of each month, May to September | Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater |
| Brown Bag Concert Series | Thursdays in May and in September, noon to 1 p.m. | The Park at City Center |
| Sunset Symphony with the Cobb New Horizons Symphonic Band | Late September (Sept. 25 in 2026), 7:30 p.m. | Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater |
The city lists all three on its special events calendar. For the Brown Bag concerts, bring a chair and a packed lunch or takeout from downtown.
Free festivals and events
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, 4 to 8 p.m. | Halloween Skelebration, with trick-or-treating, games, mini golf and music | Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater |
| Nov. 7-8, 2026 | Día de los Muertos Festival | Woodstock Arts Event Green, 111 Elm St. |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 6 p.m. | Veterans Day Celebration, with coffee, hot chocolate and cookies | The city’s special events calendar has the location |
| Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, 5:30 p.m. | Christmas Jubilee and Parade of Lights, then the tree lighting, crafts, cupcake decorating and hot cocoa | Main Street and The Park at City Center |
| Nov. 26 to Dec. 13, 2026 | Santa’s Mailbox, with replies from Santa | Gazebo, The Park at City Center |
| May to August, third Thursdays | Family Fun Night, ending with a movie on the green | Downtown |
| October | Scarecrow Invasion and its scavenger hunt | Downtown |
| Late February | Arbor Day tree seedling giveaway (Feb. 20 in 2026) | City Hall Annex, the senior center and the Visitors Center |
Some vendors at these events sell food and crafts, but entry is free. Seasonal details are on our Halloween, Christmas parade and fall festivals pages.
The library
The Woodstock Public Library, 7735 Main St., and the Rose Creek Public Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, are part of the Sequoyah Regional Library System. They hold story times for babies and families, and the calendar also lists book clubs, game nights and classes; some need registration. Check the events calendar. The Woodstock branch is closed Sundays.
Free drop-offs that help the city
- Recycling and paper shredding: the city’s ‘Tis the Season to be Green event is Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Collection is free except for televisions and monitors.
- Christmas Tree Chip and Dip, Dec. 26 to Jan. 17 at Olde Rope Mill Park: drop off your tree and come back for free mulch.
Free parking
About 85% of downtown’s public parking is free, including more than 600 spaces in the City Center East deck; see the city’s parking page.
Related: kids’ activities, things to do this weekend and a guide to downtown Woodstock.
Frequently asked questions
What is free to do in Woodstock, Georgia?
City parks and the Greenprints trails, the Woofstock dog park, the free Summer Concert Series and Brown Bag concerts, library story times, and city festivals such as the Halloween Skelebration and the Christmas Jubilee are all free.
Are the Woodstock summer concerts free?
Yes. The Woodstock Summer Concert Series at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater is free on the second Saturday of each month from May to September, with free shuttles.
Is parking free in downtown Woodstock?
Mostly. The city says 85% of downtown’s public spaces are free, including more than 600 in the City Center East deck. Four paid zones charge from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. after a free first hour.
What free events are coming up in Woodstock?
The city’s Halloween Skelebration on Oct. 31, Woodstock Arts’ Día de los Muertos Festival on Nov. 7-8, the Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11 and the Christmas Jubilee and Parade of Lights on Dec. 6, 2026, are all free.
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