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WED MAY 6 KENNESAW SENIOR LUNCHEON – The 2026 Spring Senior Luncheon Series at the Kennesaw Recreation Center runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $6 per luncheon. The last luncheon of the series is the first Wednesday in May – May 6. The event includes a social hour, lunch with a presentation, and bingo. Registration is available at 770-422-9714 or https://secure.rec1.com/GA/kennesaw-ga/catalog, click on senior category on far right of screen.
WED MAY 6-SAT MAY 9 Greenhouse Gang Mother’s Day Plant Sale 2026, Presented by North Cobb High School! Our students have been growing, planting, and preparing all year for this moment and it shows! Come shop a beautiful selection of: Tomatoes, Peppers, Perennials, Herbs, Hanging Baskets and more. Plus: Handcrafted pottery from our Art Department and custom planters built by our Construction students.
We are excited for our 10th Anniversary Sale, Wednesday, May 6th, through Saturday, May 9th. Time: Wed -Fri May 6-8: 3:30-5:30 AND Saturday, May 9: 9:00 am – 2 pm in the front of North Cobb High School. Featuring: flowers, vegetables, hanging baskets, succulents, orchids, wood products, ceramics, and delicious lemonade!
THURSDAY MAY 7 KENNESAW’ FARMER’S MARKET – the Kennesaw Farmers Market, open this spring in the heart of Downtown Kennesaw. The market will showcase fresh food, handcrafted goods, and the local farmers and makers behind them. The market will run Thursdays from 3:00 – 7:00 PM, May 7 through August 27, 2026, at Depot Park. The market will be located in the parking lot on the Sardis Street side of the park, with additional booths extending into the adjacent trail area. Limited on-site parking will remain available near the Community House.
SAT MAY 9 The Cemetery Preservation Commission will host Decoration Day from 9:00 am until noon at the Kennesaw City Cemetery. Volunteers will help preserve this historic site by cleaning headstones, gravesites, and surrounding grounds. Cleaning supplies will be provided, though volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves. A guided history tour will follow at 11 a.m., highlighting notable individuals buried at the cemetery.
SAT MAY 9 KENNESAW’S Document Shredding Event The City of Kennesaw will host a document shredding event Saturday, May 9, at Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Only personal and private documents will be accepted; glass, metal, and electronics are not allowed. Each household or business is limited to 10 boxes. The event is free and open to all.
SAT MAY 9 COBB COUNTY MASTER GARDEN TOUR The 23rd Annual Garden Tour will be hosted on Saturday, May 9th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Marietta and will feature three private home gardens of Cobb County Master Gardener volunteers and one Master Gardener Demonstration Garden Project.
The 23rd Annual Garden Tour is designed to inspire and help homeowners learn from the gardens designed and maintained by Cobb Master Gardeners who love to garden and follow research-based horticulture practices. Enjoy a day of self-guided discovery at four gardens, located in East Cobb, in any order on May 9th, 2026, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, and learn from the homeowners and Master Gardener volunteers who will be on site to answer questions. Tickets ($15 per person) will be available to purchase online starting April 17th. Children 17 and under are free. This is a rain-or-shine event. More info: https://www.cobbmastergardeners.com/calendar/garden-tour/
MAY 8 & 9 SMOKE ON THE LAKE BBQ FESTIVAL The North Cobb Rotary Club, City of Acworth, and the Georgia Barbecue Association partner each year to host the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival. The event will take place on Friday, May 8, 5-10 pm, and Saturday, May 9, 11-4 pm at Logan Farm Park. All proceeds are distributed to over 35 local charities. Come out and help make a difference in your community! Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and festivities will last until 10:00 p.m. 293 BAND will perform classic and contemporary dance, pop, and rock hits on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM. To better enjoy the concert, we recommend reserving a table for your group. Dinner tables are arranged with the narrow end facing the bandstand on the grassy lawn. There are six chairs at each table. Tablecloths are included. RESERVE YOUR TABLE AT www.smokeonthelake.org.
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SAT APR 10-0CT 30 The 2026 Historic Downtown Acworth Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday mornings between April 10 and October 30, and Saturday mornings between May 16 and November 14 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The market is located in the Logan Farm Park Expansion, located at 4405 Cherokee Street in Acworth. There will be no farmers market on the following Saturdays: July 25, October 17, and October 24. The Acworth Farmer’s Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. If you have questions about the market, please contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth-ga.gov.
MAY-OCT FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS From April through October, excluding July, Downtown Kennesaw comes alive on the first Friday of each month with live music, local brews and food from 7 to 9 p.m. Set against the backdrop of the Main Street Plaza, each concert offers a way to unwind, connect and kick off the weekend in the heart of the city. The May 1 Concert is Kränberries. Atlanta-based trio Kränberries delivers a high-energy mix of alternative rock, pop and classic rock covers. Known for its lively, dance-ready sets, the band performs hits spanning multiple decades, creating an engaging experience for a wide range of audienceVIP seating is available for purchase at kennesaw-downtown-merchants-association.square.site. Presented by the Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority and the Kennesaw Downtown Merchants Association.
THURSDAY MAY 7- AUGUST 27- KENNESAW’ FARMER’S MARKET – the Kennesaw Farmers Market, open this spring in the heart of Downtown Kennesaw. The market will showcase fresh food, handcrafted goods, and the local farmers and makers behind them.The market will run Thursdays from 3:00 – 7:00 PM, May 7 through August 27, 2026, at Depot Park. The market will be located in the parking lot on the Sardis Street side of the park, with additional booths extending into the adjacent trail area. Limited on-site parking will remain available near the Community House.
THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH ACWORTH’S Senior Luncheon Join us every third Wednesday of the month for lunch and bingo at the City of Acworth’s Senior Luncheon This program is FREE to all City of Acworth seniors and $10.00 to all outside the city limits. You must RSVP to attend. Reservations will be accepted the week prior to the event. The event is the 3rd Wednesday of the Month at the Acworth Community Center (4361 Cherokee Street Acworth, Ga 30101) RSVP: (770) 917-1234
SAT The Marietta Square Artisan Market is an open-air showcase of locally-created fine art and premium hand-crafted goods. It is held every Saturday from 9 am until 2 pm from March to December. Enjoy the paintings, drawings, and photography of fine artists settled alongside skilled craftspeople who feature an eclectic roster of distinctive goods including fire pits, cutting boards, terraria, pens, and fine jewelry. Located in the parking lot beside the Marietta Square Market, this art ecosystem connects local fine artists and artisans with the community adding culture and charm to the Historic Marietta Square experience.
SAT MARIETTA FARMER’S MARKET. Year round on Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Takes up residence on 41 MILL STREET between Powder Springs and the Square.. Market customers have a variety of produce to choose from including heirloom tomatoes, fruits and vegetables that are rarely, available from the grocery store. Plus staples such as potatoes, onions, tomatoes, squash, beans, amazing cut flower arrangements, local honey, herbal soaps, whole grain breads, fudge pies, jelly, jam and preserves. Contact Market Director Johnny Fulmer at 770-499-9393 or Jfulmer@churchstreetmarket.com or visit mariettasquarefarmersmarket.com.
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