Cobb's calendar highlights: upcoming events in the county

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September 1, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS  AROUND COBB

PARKS Fall 2024 Activity Guide

The Cobb County PARKS Fall Activity Guide is now available at www.bit.ly/CobbParksActivityGuides!
More programs will be added throughout the season so be sure to bookmark it and check back!

SEPTEMBER Pet Adoption Special

Cobb Animal Shelter's food panty is empty. To help replenish a pet food supply, you can get a new furry friend free from Cobb Animal Services in September when you donate a bag of unexpired pet food (five pounds or more)  or six cans or more of wet food, at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. Or send food ordered online to:

Attn: CCAS FOOD PANTRY
1060 Al Bishop Drive
Marietta, GA 30068.  

Your donations enable the county to help families in need to feed their pets and avoid surrendering them to our shelter.

TUESDAY SEPT. 10

Kick it with the Cobb Police Athletic League at a free Soccer Camp for kids. 5 - 15 years old, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 10 - 11 at Tramore Park,  2150 East-West Connector, Austell.  More info and link to register here.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 

  • Patriot Day - Patriot Day is a United States national observance that honors the memory of those who were killed in the Sept.11, 2001 attacks. On Patriot Day, the national flag is flown at half-mast on all United States government buildings and establishments. A moment of silence is traditionally observed at 8:46 AM. Many organizations and establishments hold memorial ceremonies to honor the victims of 9/11.

  • Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services will honor the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This remembrance will take place at all fire stations across Cobb County to salute the fallen firefighters, law enforcement officers, and civilians who lost their lives in this tragic event.

    The commemoration will be synchronized to the exact times of the World Trade Center events, with sirens sounding for one minute at 10:05 a.m. and 10:28 a.m. to mark the collapse of each tower.
    8:46 a.m. Moment of silence for American Airlines Flight 11 crash victims.
    9:03 a.m. Moment of silence for United Airlines Flight 175 crash victims.
    9:37 a.m. Moment of silence for American Airlines Flight 77 crash victims.
    10:03 a.m. Moment of silence for United Airlines Flight 93 crash victims.
    10:05 a.m. Sirens sound for one minute; church bells ring.
    10:06 a.m. Lower station flag to half-mast.
    10:28 a.m. Sirens sound for one minute; church bells ring.

  • The Fabulous World of Fungi, 9:30 a.m. - noon Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Hyde Farm Park. Register here. Grow your own mushrooms! Make a kit with the Mushroom Club of Georgia.  This free, hands-on workshop will teach you about mushrooms and an easy at-home process for growing your oyster mushrooms.  Supplies will be provided. Registration required.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

  • Frontier Day - What was life like in Cobb in the 1800s? Step into old-timey Cobb Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Green Meadows Preserve, 3780 Dallas Highway. See folks spinning cotton, see how folks did chores like churning butter and washing clothes. From 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., kids can take a walk on the wild side at the petting zoo. Free.
     
  • East Cobber Parade and Festival  -  Johnson Ferry Road will be closed 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. northbound and southbound,  from  Mt. Bethel Elementary/Princeton Lakes Subdivision entrance to Olde Towne Parkway/Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. View the parade route here.
     
  • Concert - An Evening of R& B: Joe and Eric Benet. More information here at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre website.
     

SUNDAY, SEPT. 15

Music in the Park - 4 - 6 p.m. at East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs and snacks, and hang out to listen to the sounds of Man Bites Dog.

MONDAY, SEPT. 16

Pet Microchipping -  Dogs and cat appointments are full.  Still accepting birds and bunny appointments. RSVP to Jessica.Darrough@cobbcounty.org to have your pet microchipped 3 - 7 p.m., Sept. 16. More information here.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18 

Wine Down Wednesday - an Evening of Jazz featuring Lin Rountree & 6Flow Band. 7 p.m. concert. Doors open at 6 p.m. RSVP here to secure your free ticket.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 - SUNDAY SEPT. 29

North Georgia State Fair

Let's ride Cobb County! It's time for the North Georgia State Fair at the Jim Miller Fairgrounds, 2245 Callaway Road in Marietta. Gather the family and friends and head over for a day of thrilling rides, delicious fair food, and live entertainment.

Shows:

Hypnotist, Fireguy fire show, Rock-N-Circus, Atlanta Puppeteer Peter Hart, Sea Lion Splash, Jurassic Kingdom, Rosaire's Royal Racers (pig racing),  Ready-Go-Dog Frisbee dog show, Petting Barn, Eudora Farms Animals from Around the World, Human Cannonball, and a Chainsaw artist. 

At the Grand Stand:

  • Demolition Derby Sept. 25
  • Piccolo Zoppe Boutique Circus Sept. 19 - 23
  • Full Throttle Monster Trucks, Sept. 26
  • American Bull Riders Sept. 27 - 29

Policies to be aware of:
► After 6 p.m. kids 16 years and younger will not be admitted without a parent.
► Bags - only clear bags 12 x 12 x 6 inches, freezer bags, and small clutch purses. Diaper bags may be searched.

 🎡 See daily special deals here.

🎡 Click here for more information about the fair.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

Senior day at the fair - Seniors 55 and older are being treated to a funtastic day out with Cobb County Senior Services, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20. Enjoy a free morning of exclusive activities and entertainment that includes breakfast, the Sea Lion Splash and a frisbee dog show, a petting zoo, rides and bingo with awesome prizes. No registration is needed. You do not need to be a member of the Cobb Senior Centers.

See the flyer here for the event schedule.

Seniors 55+ can also enter the fair free on Sept. 20 when the fair opens at 4 p.m. at Jim Miller Fairgrounds, 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

  • Celebrate Navratri at Vinings Library from 2 - 4 p.m.  - dance your heart out with Dandiya, a lively folk dance! Enjoy an energetic performance, join in on the fun, and participate in crafts and a scavenger hunt. Perfect for the whole family!
     
  • Concert - An Evening of Soul: Ledisi featuring Kevin Ross. 8 p.m. concert. Doors open at 7 p.m.  at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. Get tickets here.

SEPT. 23 - 27 - FALL SCHOOL BREAK

Keep kids engaged and active over the school break. We've got options for camps and activities.

Art Camps:

  • The Art Station Fall Break Art Camp
    Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sept. 23 - 27, from 1 - 4 p.m.
    for ages 6 - 17 (Activity code #41716)
     
  • The Art Station Fall Break Art Camp
    Tuesday, Thursday, Sept. 24  & 26,  from 1 - 4 p.m.
    for ages 6 - 17 (Activity code #41717)
     
  • Mable House Arts Center Fall Break Theater Camp, It’s a Hard-Knock Life
    Monday - Friday, Sept. 23 - 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    for ages 5 - 12 (Activity code #38920)
     
  • The Art Place Fall Break Mixed Media Art Camp
    Monday - Friday, Sept 23 - 27, from 1 - 4 p.m.
    for ages 8 - 11 (Activity code #38756)
     
  • Fullers Recreation Center Fall Break Camp
    Monday - Friday, Sept. 23 - 27, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    for ages 6 - 12 (Activity Code #41678)

Register for arts & rec camps here

Grandparent & Me activities:

  • West Cobb Senior Center
    Grandparent & Me - Let’s Act UP
    Thursday, Sept. 26, 1 - 3 p.m. (Activity code #4502)
  • West Cobb Senior Center
    Grandparent & Me - Tac-Tac-Toe Make and Take
    Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1 - 2 p.m. 
    (Activity code #40540)
     
  • Freeman Poole Senior Center
    Grandparent & Me - Silly Snacks
    Tuesday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    (Activity code # 40590)

Register for Grandparent & Me activities here.

At Cobb Libraries:

Stratton Library Lego Days, Sept. 23 - 27, 3 - 4 p.m., ages 5 and up

Check the Cobb County Events Calendar pages for more daily activities here.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 

Understand and Improve Your Credit Score seminar - 6 - 8 p.m. at the Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street NE, Marietta. Learn how to avoid mistakes that could impact your loan approval. Register here.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25

Here's what's on the menu for the final two canning workshops with the UGA Cobb Extension:
• Sept. 25, Pepper Jelly, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Register by Sept. 18
• Oct. 23, Apple Relish, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Register by Oct. 18

Classes are held at the UGA Cobb Extension Office, 678 South Cobb Drive, Suite 200, Marietta. Each class is $25.

To register, call 770-528-4070 or visit the UGA Cobb Extension office

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Cool Cars and Cops car show and a chance to get up close with police and emergency vehicles. Free. 9 a.m. - noon at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

Music in the Park - 4 - 6 p.m. at East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs and snacks, and hang out and listen to Rusted Melody.

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

MAKE-A-WISH 5K
 Cobb County hosts the Make-A-Wish 5K fundraiser to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. The race is a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event.  Race begins at 8 a.m. Walk-up registration begins at 7 a.m. More details and to registration.

TRUCK-A-PALOOZA
Explore SWAT trucks, fire trucks, and other emergency vehicles during Truck-A-Palooza on Saturday, Oct. 5. 🎉 👏 From 10 am - 3 pm, children can climb on trucks and interact with first responders in the back parking lot of the Town Center Mall in Kennesaw. 🚒 This event is rain or shine!
💸 Entry is just $5 per person or $20 per family (up to 6 members). Tickets are available at the gate. Cash or credit card accepted. Children under 2 years are free.
More info here: https://www.cobbcounty.org/events/truck-palooza-2024 

HOLIDAY /SEASONAL  CLASSES AND EVENTS 

A sampling of fall/winter/holiday events:

FALL

HALLOWEEN

For Adults

  • Monoprint Monsters Printmaking Workshop - for 16 and up. Create unique prints on paper, eerie ghost and other spooky prints at the Mable House Arts Center. Offered on two dates:
  • Halloween Movie Matinee - 2 - 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 showing Doctor Sleep (sequel to The Shining) for adults at Vinings Library

THANKSGIVING

WINTER/CHRISTMAS/HANUKKAH/KWANZAA

For Adults 
Press Contact Info

Event dates, times, and information are subject to change.  



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