Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, July 31, 2026 to Sunday, August 2, 2026. 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.

Weekend Events Calendar

Friday, July 31

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo

Venue: Cobb Galleria Centre & Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel
Date: Friday, July 31 (continues through Sunday)
Time: 3:00 p.m.–Midnight (Friday)
Address: Cobb Convention Center Atlanta, 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Description: Family-friendly gaming convention featuring more than 400 arcade and pinball machines, tabletop games, tournaments, vendors, panels and special guests. Suitable for gamers of all ages.
Age: All ages
Cost: Adults $45 Friday; Children $25 Friday; Weekend passes available.
More information: https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo/

Live Music with Harry Lester

Venue: Thurman Springs Park
Date: Friday, July 31
Time: Evening (see event page)
Address: 4485 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Description: Enjoy an evening of acoustic rock and blues performed by local favorite Harry Lester.
Age: All ages
Cost: Free
More information: https://travelcobb.org/event/live-music-with-harry-lester/

The Led Zeppelin Experience

Venue: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Date: Friday, July 31
Time: Evening (see event page)
Address: 117 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
Description: Good Times Bad Times performs the music of Led Zeppelin in a tribute concert featuring the band’s biggest hits.
Age: All ages unless otherwise noted by venue
Cost: Cost varies.
More information: https://travelcobb.org/event/the-led-zeppelin-experience/

Acworth Farmers Market

Venue: Logan Farm Park
Date: Friday, July 31
Time: 8:00 a.m.–Noon
Address: 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA 30101
Description: Weekly farmers market featuring locally grown produce, baked goods, honey, flowers and artisan products.
Age: All ages
Cost: Free admission
More information: https://travelcobb.org/event/acworth-farmers-market-13/

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Saturday, August 1

Marietta Square Farmers Market

Venue: Marietta Square
Date: Saturday, August 1
Time: 9:00 a.m.–Noon
Address: Glover Park, Marietta Square, Marietta, GA 30060
Description: One of metro Atlanta’s largest farmers markets featuring fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, flowers and specialty food vendors.
Age: All ages
Cost: Free admission
More information: https://www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.com/

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo

Venue: Cobb Galleria Centre & Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel
Date: Saturday, August 1
Time: 10:00 a.m.–Midnight
Address: Cobb Convention Center Atlanta, 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Description: Weekend gaming convention featuring arcade games, tabletop gaming, tournaments, cosplay, vendors and family activities.
Age: All ages
Cost: Adults $55; Children $30.
More information: https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo/

Water Lantern Festival

Venue: Jim R. Miller Park
Date: Saturday, August 1
Time: Evening (festival begins before lantern launch; see event page)
Address: 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta, GA 30008
Description: Community festival featuring food trucks, music and a sunset lantern launch. Participants decorate lanterns before releasing them onto the water.
Age: All ages
Cost: See event website for ticket pricing.
More information: https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/atlanta

Metro Montage XXVI

Venue: Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
Date: Saturday, August 1
Time: Museum hours
Address: 30 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta, GA 30060
Description: National juried exhibition showcasing contemporary artwork from artists across the United States.
Age: All ages
Cost: Museum admission applies.
More information: https://travelcobb.org/event/metro-montage-xxvi/

Metro Mahjong

Venue: Mountain View Aquatic Center
Date: Saturday, August 1
Time: See event page
Address: 2650 Gordy Parkway, Marietta, GA 30066
Description: Casual mahjong meetup for players looking to enjoy friendly games and meet others with similar interests.
Age: Adults
Cost: Free
More information: https://www.cobbcounty.gov/events/2026-08-01mahjong-metro-mahjong

Ukulele Program

Venue: Sweetwater Valley Library
Date: Saturday, August 1
Time: See event page
Address: 5000 Austell-Powder Springs Road, Austell, GA 30106
Description: Learn basic ukulele skills in a fun, beginner-friendly library program.
Age: See library listing at the link below
Cost: Free
More information: https://www.cobbcounty.gov/events/2026-08-01sweetwater-valley-library-ukulele-program

Speed Friending

Venue: South Cobb Regional Library
Date: Saturday, August 1
Time: See event page
Address: 805 Clay Road, Mableton, GA 30126
Description: Meet new people through a series of quick conversations designed to build friendships in the community.
Age: Adults
Cost: Free
More information: https://www.cobbcounty.gov/events/2026-08-01speed-friending-south-cobb

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Sunday, August 2

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo

Venue: Cobb Galleria Centre & Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel
Date: Sunday, August 2
Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Address: Cobb Convention Center Atlanta, 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Description: Final day of the Southeast’s largest family gaming convention featuring arcades, pinball, tabletop gaming and tournaments.
Age: All ages
Cost: Adults $30; Children $20.
More information: https://travelcobb.org/event/southern-fried-gaming-expo/

Jazz at The Strand: The Music of Dave Brubeck

Venue: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Date: Sunday, August 2
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Address: 117 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
Description: The Jazz Legacy Project celebrates the innovative music of jazz legend Dave Brubeck in this afternoon concert.
Age: All ages
Cost: Cost varies.
More information: https://travelcobb.org/event/jazz-at-the-strand-the-music-of-dave-brubeck/

Bookmobile: Road to Success Back-to-School Drive

Venue: Mobile Library Outreach
Date: Sunday, August 2
Time: See event page
Address: See event listing for stop location.
Description: Cobb County Bookmobile outreach event supporting students with back-to-school resources and library services.
Age: Families and children
Cost: Free
More information: https://www.cobbcounty.gov/events/2026-08-02bookmobile-road-success-back-school-drive