Free in Dunwoody: Brook Run Park, a sculpture park, a 19-foot carved history diorama, the free trolley tour, summer concerts, outdoor movies and the library.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Everything here is free to enter, according to the organizer, the City of Dunwoody or Discover Dunwoody, linked below. Food, drinks and extras cost money.

Dunwoody’s best free outings are its parks and public art, the city’s summer concerts and movies, and a monthly free trolley tour run by the visitors bureau.

Who to call

  • Dunwoody Parks and Recreation: parks@dunwoodyga.gov, City Hall 678-382-6700
  • Trolley tour: Discover Dunwoody, tour page
  • Dunwoody Library: 404-508-7190

Parks and trails

  • Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road: the 1.8-mile trail, playgrounds, skate park, disc golf and the dog park. See parks and trails.
  • Dunwoody Park and Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive: creekside hiking trails in a 25-acre park.
  • Two Bridges Park, 50 Perimeter Center East: the splash pad in season.
  • Every trail and distance: walking and biking trails.

Public art and history

  • Art for All at Wildcat Park, 5435 Roberts Drive: the Dunwoody Art Commission’s public art exhibit of 12 sculptures and pieces spread across the 12-acre park, per the city’s Art for All page.
  • The Dunwoody Diorama, Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road: a 19-foot relief carved from the trunk of a 100-year-old red oak, depicting 10,000 years of local history. It hangs under the side porch roof of the newer barn, can be seen from 7 a.m. to sundown, and has a QR-code self-guided tour, per the Dunwoody Preservation Trust.
  • Donaldson-Bannister Farm grounds are open year-round for picnics, strolls and play on the lawn, the city says.
  • Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Discover Dunwoody says admission is free. Its Holiday Art Fair runs Nov. 13 to Dec. 23, 2026.

Our history and landmarks guide has more.

Free trolley tour

Discover Dunwoody’s Rediscover Dunwoody Trolley Tour is a free, on-and-off tour with samples and stories at local businesses. It runs 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, departs right at 1:30 p.m., and needs registration, per the tour page. Wear walking shoes.

Free concerts and movies

  • Groovin’ on the Green: the city’s free concerts at the Brook Run Park amphitheater; the 2026 series ran June 13 to Oct. 10. City page.
  • Pics in the Park: free movies with free popcorn and candy at Pernoshal Park. City page.
  • Movies Under the Stars at Ashford Lane: family films on Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Oct. 9, 16 and 23, 2026; bring a blanket, per Ashford Lane. Discover Dunwoody lists it among the city’s free events.
  • Second Saturdays at Ashford Lane: free afternoons on The Lawn, 4 to 7 p.m., with live music, per Discover Dunwoody.

Free seasonal events

The library

The Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, has free story times and programs; see the DeKalb County Public Library events calendar and our kids’ activities guide.

Frequently asked questions

What are free things to do in Dunwoody? Walk Brook Run Park’s 1.8-mile trail, see the 12 sculptures at Wildcat Park, view the carved Dunwoody Diorama at Donaldson-Bannister Farm, ride the free Rediscover Dunwoody Trolley Tour, or catch a free summer concert at Brook Run.

What is the Dunwoody trolley tour? Discover Dunwoody’s free Rediscover Dunwoody Trolley Tour runs 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, with stops at local businesses. Registration is required.

Where is the Dunwoody Diorama? Under the side porch roof of the newer barn at Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. The 19-foot carving can be viewed from 7 a.m. to sundown.

Is the Dunwoody holiday light display free? Yes. Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park is free and open to all, nightly in December. In 2026 it opens Dec. 1.

What this means for you

  • Register early for the free trolley tour; it leaves at 1:30 p.m. sharp.
  • Combine Wildcat Park’s sculptures with the Nature Center, both on Roberts Drive.
  • December’s Brook Run lights cost nothing.

Related: kids’ activities, dog-friendly Dunwoody and things to do this month.