Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15. Be sure to check the information in the provided links to verify time and date, and to check for any changes, cancellations or sell-outs (also for any mistakes that we at the Courier might have made in transcribing the event information … we are not infallible :-).
Friday, November 13
2050 Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop #11 – Open House
Venue: Cobb County Civic Center
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Address: 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060
Cobb County residents are invited to help shape the county’s future at this community workshop. Participants can share ideas about growth and development as part of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan.
More information: 2050 Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop
GIS Day
Venue: Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Address: 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068
Celebrate Geographic Information Systems with Cobb County’s mapping teams. Visitors can explore maps, attend presentations and meet GIS professionals.
Age range: All ages
Cost: Free
More information: GIS Day
Pickleball Disco Day Party
Venue: Ron Anderson Recreation Center
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Address: 3820 Macedonia Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Cobb PARKS celebrates its 60th anniversary with a disco-themed pickleball party featuring pickleball and music inspired by the disco era.
Cost: Free; registration required using activity code 58114.
More information: Pickleball Disco Day Party
Habitat Gardening Academy: Fall’s Finest – Blooms, Seeds, and Wildlife Habitat
Venue: Gritters Library
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Address: 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta, GA 30066
Learn how late-blooming native plants, seed heads, grasses and garden structures provide food and shelter for pollinators, birds and overwintering insects.
Age range: Adults 18 and older
More information: Habitat Gardening Academy
Silent Night – The Atlanta Opera
Venue: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Address: 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339
The Atlanta Opera presents Silent Night, a Pulitzer Prize-winning opera about the Christmas truce during World War I, when opposing soldiers temporarily set aside their weapons.
Cost: cost varies – see event link for more information
More information: Silent Night – The Atlanta Opera
Erased: The Musical
Venue: Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Address: 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060
Presented by Opal Ally, Erased: The Musical tells the story of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street through original music, dance and storytelling.
Cost: $45 general admission; $75 premium seating
More information: Erased: The Musical
Comedy on the Square
Venue: The Alley Stage
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Address: 11 Anderson Street, Marietta, GA 30064
Enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy featuring professional comedians from Atlanta, the Southeast and beyond.
Age range: 18 and older; mature themes and strong language
Cost: Ticket prices vary; two-item minimum purchase per person
More information: Comedy on the Square
Saturday, November 14
American Legion Veterans Memorial 5K Run
Venue: Marietta Square
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 7:30 a.m. 5K run/walk/wheelchair event; 8:30 a.m. Tot Trot
Address: 1 Cherokee Street, Marietta, GA 30060
American Legion Post 29 hosts its 12th annual Veterans Memorial 5K to honor veterans and raise funds for local veterans and military families. A Tot Trot is available for younger children.
Cost: Listed registration prices include $40 for the 5K, free Tot Trot without a shirt, and $35 phantom runner option. Check current pricing.
More information: American Legion Veterans Memorial 5K
Marietta Veterans Day Parade
Venue: Marietta Square
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10:40 a.m.; expected arrival at Marietta Square at 11:11 a.m.
Address: Parade begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church and proceeds to Marietta Square, 39–75 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
The annual Veterans Day Parade honors military veterans with marching bands, drill teams, floats, military vehicles and veterans’ organizations.
More information: Marietta Veterans Day Parade
Yoga with HSS at Mountain View Regional Library
Venue: Mountain View Regional Library
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon
Address: 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066
The Georgia Vibhaag chapter of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA presents a yoga session featuring gentle postures, breathing exercises and guided meditation. All experience levels are welcome.
Age range: Ages 9 and older
Cost: Free; registration available
More information: Yoga with HSS
Erased: The Musical
Venue: Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Address: 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060
This original musical production by Opal Ally explores the history and legacy of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street through music, dance and storytelling.
Cost: $45 general admission; $75 premium seating
More information: Erased: The Musical
Comedy on the Square
Venue: The Alley Stage
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Address: 11 Anderson Street, Marietta, GA 30064
The Alley Stage hosts a weekend stand-up comedy performance featuring professional comedians in an intimate setting near Marietta Square.
Age range: 18 and older; mature themes and strong language
Cost: Ticket prices vary; two-item minimum purchase per person
More information: Comedy on the Square
Sunday, November 15
Silent Night – The Atlanta Opera
Venue: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: 3 p.m.
Address: 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339
The Atlanta Opera presents Silent Night, a Pulitzer Prize-winning opera recounting the Christmas truce of World War I and exploring humanity and compassion during wartime.
Cost: cost varies – see event link for more information
More information: Silent Night – The Atlanta Opera
Erased: The Musical
Venue: Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Address: 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060
The final scheduled performance of Erased: The Musical tells the story of Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street, through original songs, dance and dramatic storytelling.
Cost: $45 general admission; $75 premium seating
More information: Erased: The Musical
Events taking place throughout the weekend
Tree Jubilee Exhibition
Venue: Mable House Arts Center
Dates: November 13–15, 2026, during an exhibition running November 12 – December 11
Time: Listed exhibition hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; confirm weekend opening hours
Address: 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton, GA 30126
The Mable House Arts Center hosts a holiday exhibition featuring decorated Christmas trees and wreaths created by local organizations, community groups and residents.
Cost: Free admission
More information: Tree Jubilee Exhibition
This is just a sampling of things to do this weekend
To plan your weekend calendar based on your and your family’s interested, browse the following websites:
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
Marietta Cobb Museum of Arts events page
Georgia Symphony Orchestra events page
Editor’s note: AI was used in the production of this article. To read about how, when and why we make use of AI, read our article “How, When and Why the Cobb County Courier uses AI.”