Libraries
Borrow books, movies and museum passes, and join free programs.
- Roswell Branch Library115 Norcross Street
- East Roswell Branch Library2301 Holcomb Bridge Road
On a budget
Free things to do in Roswell
3 kinds of free outings in and around Roswell.
Good days out in Roswell don’t have to cost anything. These ideas come from the city’s parks, libraries, historic landmarks and nearby public lands. For free concerts, markets and festivals this week, see the free events calendar.
Hiking
Trails on public land; some areas charge a parking or day-use fee.
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park15 mi southwest
- Lake Sidney Lanier18 mi northeast
- Allatoona Lake24 mi west
Wildlife viewing
Birding and nature watching on public land.
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area5 mi southeast
- Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake14 mi northwest
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park15 mi southwest
Get a feel for the city
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Roswell History Museum Opens to the Public
The City of Roswell introduces its history museum and the local stories preserved there.
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What are free things to do in Roswell?
Libraries, Hiking, Wildlife viewing. City parks and libraries are free; some outdoor areas on federal land charge a parking or day-use fee, noted on each listing.
Are there free events in Roswell this weekend?
Check the free events calendar, updated daily from local organizations, libraries and the city.
Do I need a library card to use the library?
No card is needed to visit or attend most programs; a free card from the local library lets you borrow books, movies and often museum passes.