Bring on the fun and soak up the summer sun before the school bells ring and buses hit the streets. For more great East Cobb area events, visit our online calendar HERE.

Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in your area. More info: cobbemc.com/content/request-wood-chips.

EVERY MONDAY
Garden Tour at Barrington Hall. Discover how the gardens have been restored, receive gardening tips, and learn about heirloom and native plants. Free tour of the historic gardens at Barrington Hall. Begins at the main house back porch. No reservations are necessary. 9:30am. Free. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswel. More info: roswellgov.com.

EVERY THURSDAY
Christian Movie Night. Enjoy a different movie every week with popcorn, candy and soda. 7pm. Admission free. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Room 272/274, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: Debbie.dellano@jfbc.org.

EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Historic Marietta Trolley Tour. All aboard for a one-hour, fully narrated exploration of the historic city of Marietta. Experience Marietta’s rich heritage, from the vibrant Downtown Square, past grand Antebellum homes, to the battle fields at Kennesaw Mountain. Thursday and Friday: 1pm; Saturday: 10am. $20/adults; $12/children; $18/Seniors & Students. The Historic Marietta Trolley Company, 131 Church Street, Marietta. More info: www.mariettatrolley.com.

JULY 21
Pop-In for Family Fun. Explore the museum in a whole new way! Crafts and activities will be provided to create a fun learning environment that explores different topics of history with a local focus. June’s theme is the “Red, White and Blue.” July’s theme is “Summer Crafts.” 10:30am3:30pm. Admission: $5 with a family cap at $20. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or www.mariettahistory.org.

Jason Aldean: High Noon Neon Tour. Open acts include Hootie and the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Gates open at 4pm. Tickets: $45.50-$325. Sun Trust Park, 755 Battery Avenue, Atlanta. More info: www.braves.com/jasonaldean.

Mini Con. Bring the whole family and celebrate comics and pop culture. There will be panels and workshops with professional comics, creators and cosplayers, comic art gallery, artist and vendor tables, face painting, gaming, food and more. 1-6pm. Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: www.cobbcat.org or James Mitchell 770-509-2711.

JULY 22
Civil War Music Program. Join musicians and living historians as they demonstrate the important role that music played in the civil war. 11am-3pm. Free. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw. More info: 770-427-4686 or www.nps.gov/kemo.

Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic. Save an average of 50% off retail pricing for vaccines and supplies like flea, tick, and heartworm preventative. Each guest will also receive a gift card for a FREE pet exam at Town & Country Veterinary Clinic. ($50 value) 100% of the fees from this clinic will be donated to the Homeless Pets Foundation. Making this a 100% donation and tax deduction for YOU! This clinic is open to the public and no appointment is required. 12-2pm. Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team Office, 2249 Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 404-585-8881.

Butterfly Encounter Photography Workshop. Join nature photographer Eric Bowles for a workshop to help you take better photographs of butterflies and other garden subjects. You’ll have private access to the Butterfly Encounter and the butterfly garden, along with classroom time to talk about technique, equipment, and tips. Registration required by July 19. Ages 16+. 10am2pm. General Public: $40 General Public; Members: $30. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info/tickets: www.chattnaturecenter.org.

JULY 23-27
Summer Break 2018 Drivers Education Classes. Class benefits include satisfying Joshua’s Law, $150 GA State Tax Credit for parents, provides the 4 hour ADAP course, 10% Discount for 3 years on Auto insurance, teaches teens car maintenance (changing fluids, flat tires). 9am-3:30pm. Safe America Training Center, 2000 First Drive, Suite 310, Marietta. More info: www.safeamericadrivers.org or call 770-973-7233

JULY 24
It’s Elementary! Cobb County 911. Ever wonder what happens when you call 911? Using fun activities, parents and children will learn the rules of how and when to 911, what information they need to give the 911 operator, and explain who will respond to their emergency. Designed for grades K-5 to adults. Parents are required to stay with their children during the program. 3-4pm. FREE; Registration required. Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-4964 or www.cobbcat.org.

JULY 27
Glover Park Concert Series featuring Grains of Sand. Enjoy music under the stars with a Carolina beach feel. Bring a picnic and blankets or set up lawn chairs after 4pm. No tarps or tents. Personal tables can be set up in the street on North Park Square after 5:30 (but not in Glover Park). Concert at 8pm. Free. Glover Park, 50 Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5601 or www.marietta.com.