Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27. 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 25
Voter Education & Outreach: Senior Day at North Georgia Fair
Venue: Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center
Date: Friday, September 25
Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Address: 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, GA 30008
Description: The Cobb County Elections & Registration Voter Education & Outreach Team will be on site to assist Cobb County residents with voter registration and voter education and provide information about election worker recruitment.
More information: Cobb County event page
Taste of Italy with John – Morning Session
Venue: Senior Wellness Center
Date: Friday, September 25
Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Address: 1150 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, GA 30064
Description: Chef John shares recipes from Italy’s Veneto region, including Fregolotta, Risi e Bisi and Venetian-style Prosciutto e Melon. Sample servings will be provided. Registration is required.
Cost: $11
More information: Cobb County event page
Spanish Conversation Group
Venue: Sibley Library
Date: Friday, September 25
Time: 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Address: 1539 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060
Description: Practice Spanish through interactive conversations and simple group activities designed to build speaking and listening skills. This is a practice group rather than a language lesson, and registration is required.
Age range: Adults ages 18+ and seniors ages 60+
More information: Cobb County event page
North Georgia State Fair
Venue: Jim R. Miller Park
Date: Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 (the fair continues through October 4)
Address: 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta, GA 30008
Description: The North Georgia State Fair features carnival rides and games, live music, attractions, petting barns, competitions, local entertainment and traditional fair food.
Age range: All ages
More information: Cobb Travel & Tourism event page
Oktoberfest at Glover Park Brewery
Venue: Glover Park Brewery
Date: Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27
Address: 65 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta, GA 30060
Description: Glover Park Brewery celebrates Oktoberfest throughout the weekend.
More information: Cobb Travel & Tourism event page
Saturday, September 26
Sensory-Friendly Family Movie
Venue: Switzer Library
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Address: 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Description: A sensory-friendly screening of the 2006 film “Charlotte’s Web,” with dimmed lights, closed captions and fidget activities. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Capacity is limited to 40 patrons, and registration is required.
Age range: Children and families; the event listing includes preschoolers, elementary-age children, tweens, teens and adults.
More information: Cobb County event page
AI Scams and Deepfake Threats
Venue: Sewell Mill Library
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 11 a.m. – noon
Address: 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068
Description: Learn how artificial intelligence is being used in modern scams, including fake emails, voices and videos. The program is designed for seniors but is open to all adults.
Age range: Adults ages 18+ and seniors ages 60+
More information: Cobb County event page
Sweetwater Valley Library Ukulele Program
Venue: Sweetwater Valley Library
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 12:30 – 1 p.m.
Address: 5000 Austell-Powder Springs Road, Suite 100, Austell, GA 30106
Description: The West Georgia Ukulele Ensemble provides a free ukulele lesson. Ukuleles are available for one-week checkout with a library card. Registration is required.
Cost: Free
More information: Cobb County event page
Dungeons and Dragons
Venue: West Cobb Regional Library
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Address: 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Description: A volunteer-run tabletop role-playing program featuring ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. The campaigns meet on alternating Saturdays.
Age range: Adults only
More information: Cobb County event page
Sunday, September 27
Farmers Markets at The Battery Atlanta
Venue: The Battery Atlanta
Date: Sunday, September 27
Address: 755 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30339
Description: The Battery Atlanta’s Farmers Market brings together regional vendors offering fresh produce, artisan foods, wellness products, pet-friendly items and other goods.
More information: Cobb Travel & Tourism event page
Adaptive Cycling Group Ride
Venue: The Bike Barn
Date: Sunday, September 27
Time: Listed as 12 a.m. on the event page
Address: 4342 Floyd Road SW, Mableton, GA 30126
Description: Catalyst Sports hosts a group ride on the Silver Comet Trail. Adaptive bicycles are available to borrow, or participants can bring their own bikes. Cycling volunteers provide support along the trail.
Cost: $10 to rent a bike; free for participants who bring their own bike
More information: Cobb Travel & Tourism event page
Silent Films at The Strand: Sparrows (1926)
Venue: Strand Theatre
Date: Sunday, September 27
Address: 117 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
Description: A screening of the 1926 silent film “Sparrows,” about a young woman trying to rescue children from a cruel master at an isolated baby farm. The program includes an organ pops pre-show concert beginning 30 minutes before the film.
Cost: Cost varies
More information: Cobb Travel & Tourism event page
Tapestry Tunes: A Carole King Tribute Cabaret
Venue: The Alley Stage
Date: Sunday, September 27
Address: 11 Anderson Street, Marietta, GA 30064
Description: Vocalist Bethany Irby performs a tribute to Carole King and her landmark “Tapestry” album, featuring songs associated with King’s influential career.
More information: Cobb Travel & Tourism 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 interests, 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 when and why we made use of AI, read our article “How, When and Why the Cobb County Courier uses AI.”