Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13. 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, September 11
Carotid Artery Screening
Venue: West Cobb Senior Center
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Address: 4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Cost: Free; registration required
Vascular Surgical Associates will provide free carotid artery screenings. No appointment is required, but participants must register in advance.
Acworth Farmers Market
Venue: Logan Farm Park Expansion
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Address: 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA 30101
Shop for Georgia-grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, plants, baked goods, honey, jams and other locally produced items at the Historic Downtown Acworth Farmers Market.
Atlanta Home Show
Venue: Cobb Convention Center Atlanta
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Address: 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Cost: Free admission Friday; an online ticket is requested before entering.
Explore more than 200 booths featuring home improvement professionals, products, project ideas and expert advice. Friday’s features include a Kids Market and an appearance by Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster of “America’s Test Kitchen.”
Gardening for Pollinators with Cobb Master Gardeners
Venue: Gritters Library
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Address: 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta, GA 30066
Age range: Adults ages 18+
Cobb Master Gardeners will share simple ways to create a pollinator-friendly landscape that provides food, water and shelter for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife.
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Venue: Truist Park
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Address: 755 Battery Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
The Atlanta Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a three-game weekend series at Truist Park.
Saturday, September 12
Acworth Farmers Market
Venue: Logan Farm Park Expansion
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Address: 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA 30101
The market offers Georgia-grown produce, eggs, cheese, plants, fresh-baked breads and desserts, honey, jams and other goods from local vendors.
Hyde Farm Walking Tour
Venue: Hyde Farm Park
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Address: 726 Hyde Road, Marietta, GA 30068
Take a guided walking tour through Cobb County’s agricultural past at historic Hyde Farm. The approximately 45-minute tour explores a property continuously farmed since 1840, including its agricultural fields, pastures, orchard, meadows and historic sites. Participants should wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes suitable for uneven outdoor surfaces.
Tax and Social Security Seminar
Venue: North Cobb Regional Library
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Address: 3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Age range: Adults ages 18+
Jason Kehler with EPHAS Financial will discuss taxes and answer questions about Social Security.
Atlanta Home Show
Venue: Cobb Convention Center Atlanta
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Address: 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Cost: Adults $10 online or at the box office beginning opening day; seniors ages 60 and older and children ages 12 and younger are free. Special free admission is also available to qualifying attendees.
Meet home improvement professionals and browse more than 200 booths with products, services, project inspiration and expert advice.
Yoga with HSS at Mountain View Regional Library
Venue: Mountain View Regional Library
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Address: 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066
Age range: Tweens ages 9-12, teens ages 12-17, adults and seniors
Cost: Free; registration is available through the event page.
The Georgia Vibhaag chapter of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA presents an instructor-led yoga session featuring gentle postures, breathing techniques, guided meditation and relaxation. All experience levels are welcome.
Taste of Smyrna
Venue: Village Green
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Address: Village Green, Smyrna, GA 30080
Cost: Free admission; food samples are $1 to $10.
Sample food from Smyrna restaurants while enjoying live music and entertainment. The festival also includes a Kids Zone with inflatables, a giant slide and obstacle courses.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Venue: Austell Towne Park
Date: Saturday, September 12
Address: 2780 Jefferson Street, Austell, GA 30168
Age range: Family-friendly
The City of Austell’s Hispanic Heritage Festival celebrates Hispanic and Latino cultures, traditions and contributions with live music, cultural performances, food, vendors, family activities and entertainment. A time and admission price were not listed on the provided event page.
Movies Under the Stars at Church Street Park
Venue: Church Street Park
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: Sunset
Address: 36 Mill Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Cost: Free
Bring chairs and blankets for a free outdoor movie on the park green. Free popcorn is also provided.
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Venue: Truist Park
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Address: 755 Battery Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
The Atlanta Braves continue their weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park.
Sunday, September 13
Epic Farmer’s Market
Venue: Riverside EpiCenter
Date: Sunday, September 13
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address: 135 Riverside Parkway, Mableton, GA 30168
Age range: Family-friendly
The EPIC Farmer’s Market features vendors offering seasonal produce, artisan foods and baked goods, handmade crafts and home décor, and wellness and lifestyle products.
Atlanta Home Show
Venue: Cobb Convention Center Atlanta
Date: Sunday, September 13
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Cost: Adults $10 online or at the box office beginning opening day; seniors ages 60 and older and children ages 12 and younger are free. Special free admission is also available to qualifying attendees.
The final day of the Atlanta Home Show offers home improvement ideas, products, services and access to professionals at more than 200 booths.
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Venue: Truist Park
Date: Sunday, September 13
Time: 1:35 p.m.
Address: 755 Battery Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
The Atlanta Braves wrap up their weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Sunday’s game is also Childhood Cancer Awareness Day.
Folsom Prison Live!
Venue: Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Date: Sunday, September 13
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Address: 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060
“Folsom Prison Live! — The Johnny Cash Experience” is a tribute concert celebrating the music, storytelling and distinctive style of Johnny Cash. Registration is available through the event page.
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