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…
BRIGHT SIDE NEWSPAPER FOR 26MAY
GOOD MORNING! The MAY paper is filled with local positive news and LOTS of family fun events in our communities. May is filled with fun family events: Smoke on The Lake, M2R Trail Fest,The Garden With Wings opening, Memorial Day…
FUN EVENTS, CONCERTS, FESTIVALS RIGHT HERE AT HOME
TASTE OF MARIETTA – SUN APRIL 26 One of metro Atlanta’s most anticipated food festivals returns to the historic Marietta Square on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Taste of Marietta brings together 40+ restaurants, live…
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…
Get Ready to Run: Kennesaw’s Fit City 5K – April 11
Going to be a beautiful day tomorrow, to take a run. Still time to register for Kennesaw’s Fit City 5K. Come around 7:00am to register for the 5K Get Ready to Run: Fit City 5K – April 11 The City…
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…
Kennesaw’s Valentines Dance Party –
Spend the evening with your big and little ones and experience all the fun of a magical night! Join Kennesaw Parks & Recreation for the Valentines Dance Party on Friday, February 13, 2026 Dress your best and get ready to…
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…
DECEMBER FUN FESTIVITES CONTINUES
Sat Dec 13⋅ 9:00 – 11:00am Breakfast with the Grinch Presented by JD’s Bar-B-Que He’s been on the naughty list but he’s trying to be nice. The Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department is excited to host Breakfast with…
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…