SCHOOLS OUT! Summer has begun and May still has several events that will interest the whole family. See below. NOW UNTIL AUGUST 15 SMITH GILBERT’S GARDEN WITH WINGS Smith-Gilbert Gardens A Garden with Wings Butterfly Exhibit, NOW UNTIL-Aug. 15: This…
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RAVE REVIEWS FOR FOOTLOOSE
The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is presenting “Footloose: The Musical” on stage from May 15 to June 7, 2026. Based on the classic film, Footloose features electrifying choreography and a score of iconic 1980s anthems, including hits like…
Footloose: The Musical Set Ignites The Strand Stage May 15 – June 7, 2026
The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is presenting “Footloose: The Musical” on stage from May 15 to June 7, 2026. Based on the classic film, Footloose features electrifying choreography and a score of iconic 1980s anthems, including hits…
KENNESAW’S Big Shanty FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND – APRIL 18 & 19 – COME CELEBRATE
The 50th annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival is this weekend, April 18 and 19. We are looking forward to celebrating 50 years in the community, where the downtown Kennesaw area is transformed into a giant family-friendly event. All booths…
GEORGIA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL – MARCH 27-29
Spring is finally here and what an awesome event to kick off our Festival Season. The Georgia Food + Wine Festival is being held this weekend: March 27-29 right in our own back yard at Jim R. Miller Park in…
Menopause The Musical 2 at the Strand – March 24 to March 29,
IT’S ALMOST HERE – MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of the national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®, running on The Strand stage from…
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Three weekends of being stuck inside – too cold to play, shop, or visit outside – is two weekends too long. Thought we would share some family fun activities coming up in Acworth, Kennesaw, and Marietta. Don’t forget to send…
WEATHER ALERT FOR GEORGIA – SNOW EXPECTED SAT & SUN
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is preparing for another winter weather event expected to have impacts across much of the state, beginning during the early morning hours of Saturday, January 31. The storm is forecast to bring light…
ACWORTH CELEBRATES MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
The Acworth MLK Celebration and Day of Service will be held Monday, January 19,2026. The community is welcome to join us for a light welcome breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Roberts School Community and Education Center. Following the welcome…
BRIGHT SIDE NEWSPAPER FOR 26JANUARY
Filled with local positive news and family fun events in our community, the Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta Bright Side Newspaper is published on line once a month on this web site and supplemented through out the month with information of upcoming…
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN – THIS WEEK!.
Santa’s schedule is a whirl wind this week — all three of our communities have festivities planned to welcome him. The City of Kennesaw jumped started the activities by holding their Annual tree lighting ceremony Wednesday Dec. 3. The evening…
CITY OF KENNESAW’S CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES
We have covered Marietta and Acworth — sharing Kennesaw’s Christmas fun here! Breakfast with Santa, on Saturday -December 6 The City of Kennesaw’s Parks & Recreation Department is excited to welcome families back to one of the community’s favorite…