NOVEMBER’S CALENDAR – Looks like everything is going on today and next weekend – after that school is out and families are preparing for their Thanksgiving Holidays.
TODAY Kennesaw Holiday Market – The Kennesaw Holiday Market returns on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15, for two festive days of local shopping and seasonal cheer. Held at the Ben Robertson Community Center, the market features handcrafted gifts, art, and holiday finds from local vendors. Friday evening guests can enjoy complimentary bites and live music while they shop, and Saturday offers a full day of browsing unique items perfect for holiday giving. Admission is free and open to all.
TODAY – HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP IN ACWORTH – The Arts Alliance Members invite our readers to attend their Holiday Gift Shop on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10-4 at the Acworth Community Center. Everything is created by these talented artists.
TODAY BIG GAME DAY NOVEMBER 15 Football season is here, and Downtown Kennesaw is ready for Big Game Day at the United Bankshares Amphitheater! Grab your chairs, pack your favorite snacks and drinks, and get ready for the action. Tailgating begins at 2 PM, followed by two college football games at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM! Join friends, neighbors, and fellow fans for an unforgettable game day right here at home.Just announced: OKLAHOMA AT ALABAMA AT 3:30 on ABC. TEXAS AT GEORGIA AT 7:30 ON ABC. For Depot Park rules and guidelines, please visit www.amphitheateratdepotpark.com.
FRI NOV 21 KENNESAW POTTERY HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP Join us for the Holiday Gift Shop on November 21 at the Kennesaw Pottery Studio, located just behind the Ben Robertson Community Center. This shopping fun will be open from 10:00 til 6:00.
Discover one-of-a-kind handmade gifts crafted by local artists, from pottery and paintings to plants, candles and quilts. It’s the perfect place to find something special (and uniquely Kennesaw) for everyone on your holiday list.
SAT NOV 22 ACWORTH TURKEY CHASE 5K AND 2K The 2025 Acworth Turkey Chase presented by Northside Hospital will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025. We are excited to announce that we are an official Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. Runners will enjoy an exhilarating 5K run, jog, or walk through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. The City of Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department presents this annual Thanksgiving tradition to benefit the Tackle Hunger Program! For the past sixteen years, Turkey Chase runners have helped stock local food pantries during the holiday season. Be sure to save the date for this special event. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. All participants must bring a non-perishable food item on the day of the race to receive a race number and t-shirt. FOR MORE INFORMATION and to REGISTER: Visit https://acworth-ga.gov/parks-recreation-and-community-resources/acworth-turkey-chase/.
MARIETTA POPS ORCHESTRA NOVEMBER CONCERT The Marietta Pops Orchestra is back for another family-safe, family-fun concert of music covering a wide range of themes and titles on November 22 at 7pm. All this for just $20 for adults and children/students 16 years old and younger are free. The concert is about 90 minutes (no intermission). We are Marietta’s Pops Orchestra presenting live, orchestral music. We exist to present music from our community, to our community. Join us on November 22nd, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church Marietta (downtown Marietta) at 7:00pm. You can purchase tickets at the door or online at: mariettapops.org
ONGOING
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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