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 the Grinch Presented by JD’s Bar-B-Que at the Acworth Community Center again on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Enjoy breakfast while the Grinch visits each table for photo opportunities and to share Christmas wishes. After breakfast, the Grinch will join us as we create Grinch-themed ornaments and crafts. Space is limited and you must register each person attending or reserve a table for the whole family! Register online here! Interested in sponsoring the fun? Thank you to our sponsors! PRESENTING SPONSOR: JD’s Bar-B-Que. At Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101

SAT DEC 13 All Aboard for Holiday Fun 9:30am – 5:00pm SOUTHERN MUSEUM hosts: On Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., the Southern Museum will celebrate the holidays with their annual All Aboard for Holiday Fun, offering festive activities for all ages, included with regular museum admission.The holiday event will feature a variety of live musical performances to set the festive tone. Guests can enjoy fiddle tunes by Doug Carson throughout the day, a special performance by Smyrna United Methodist Church’s “Sounding Joy Handbells” from 10 – 10:30 a.m., and Victorian carolers “Like the Dickens” from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Visitors can explore Victorian-era traditions in the Cobb Gallery with Civil War soldier stories, candle dipping, card making, wreathmaking demonstrations and complimentary wassail. In the Jolley Education Center, holiday trades come to life through demonstrations by artisans, along with a children’s craft. Families can also enjoy festive train layouts and join outdoor activities on the front lawn hosted by the (View Full event Description Here: https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/all-aboard-for-holiday-fun-5/) Southern Museum, 2829 Cherokee Street NW, Kennesaw, GA, 30144, United States

Sat, Dec, 13 Wreaths Across America 12:00 – 1:30pm Kennesaw City Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America location, will hold a wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with wreath placement immediately following. Local volunteers and sponsorship groups have funded 139 veterans’ wreaths to honor those who served. The event will feature Mayor Derek Easterling, local lineage societies, JROTC and Scout representatives, veterans, active service members, and families.Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit dedicated to remembering, honoring, and teaching about our nation’s veterans through annual wreath-laying ceremonies nationwide.
Location: 3000 Cemetery Street, Kennesaw

SAT DEC 13 Christmas in Acworth 1:00 – 5:00pm Christmas in Acworth returns on Saturday, December 13 and although Santa will not be present for photos, you can bring your loved ones for free horse and carriage rides through Historic Downtown Acworth from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Make it a date and enjoy all of the festive charm that Historic Downtown Acworth has to offer this holiday season! Christmas in Acworth is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority. Historic Downtown District, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States

MON DEC 15 HOLIDAY SELFIE SLEIGH 8:00 am til 8:00 pm. Lights, Camera, Action! Join Kennesaw Parks & Recreation on Monday, December 15, at the Ben Robertson Community Center and Kennesaw Recreation Center for some festive fun at our special Holiday Photo Booths! Capture the magic of the season with your friends and family. Bring your phone or camera to snap your own unique holiday pictures.

Tues Dec. 16 Acworth Menorah Lighting Tuesday, December 16⋅6:00
The City of Acworth invites everyone to join us for our 13th Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Doyal Hill Park and the Acworth Rosenwald School.  Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center will officiate the lighting with Mayor Tommy Allegood. The eight day Jewish holiday commemorates the Jewish Maccabees’ military victory over Syrian-Greek oppression more than 2,000 years ago. During Chanukah, Jews across the world celebrate the miracle of light that burned for eight days out of a single-days-worth of oil found in the Temple. One Chanukah candle is lit the first night and an additional candle is lit each successive night. The holiday is a celebration of religious freedom and hope. Across from Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101

WED DEC 17 Light Up Main Parade 6:00 pm Join Acworth for its annual Light Up Main Golf Cart Parade! Participation is free, but registration is required to join the parade line-up. It’s time to bust out the garland, lights, and tinsel to make your golf cart as festive as it can get. The parade has a fantastic downtown route zooming through neighborhoods to spread holiday cheer! Tell your friends and neighbors to line the streets. This year is an evening event and will begin at 6:00 p.m., so make sure to grab some solar-powered string lights and make it merry! Find the golf cart parade map here. Join us in the parade or along our route to spread Holiday cheer! Register to participate with your golf cart here! Registration for this event is now open! Cauble Park, 4425 Beach St, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States

DEC 24 AND 25 GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED.

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