It’s time for East Cobbers to celebrate – the annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival is Saturday, September 16! But the fun doesn’t stop there. It’s a week full of fun for everyone! For even more to do, check out our online calendar HERE!
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Trail Hikes. A docent guides you on a journey through the Chattahoochee Nature Center trails using biofacts and activities to spark you “natural” curiosity. 1pm. Admission: $10/adults. $7/seniors and students ages 13-18. $6/ages 3-12. Free/members and children under 3. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
EVERY SATURDAY
ECIC Free Clinic & Lab. East Cobb Islamic Center (ECIC), is offering a free medical clinic with laboratory work and prescription assistance to uninsured/underserved members of the community. They are partnering with the Georgia Department of Public Health to provide this service. 9am-12pm (no appointment necessary). East Cobb Islamic Center, 1111 Braswell Road, Marietta. More info: 678-528-1414 or ecic.clinic@gmail.com.
SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 6
My Fair Lady presented by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady, featuring one of musical theatre’s greatest scores. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm; Sundays: 2pm. $26-$58. The Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta 30060. More info: 404-377-9948 or AtlantaLyric.com
SEPTEMBER 16-23
Cobb County Restaurant Week. Local restaurants celebrate their culinary talents, cuisine and atmospheres. 3-course prix fixe lunch/dinner menus: $15-35. Reservations are accepted and encouraged. See participating restaurants and details at travelcobb.org/cobb-county-restaurants/cobb-restaurant-week.
SEPTEMBER 16
13th Annual Hot Lips Hustle 5k. Race to benefit needy children born with cleft and palate deformities. Live music, food, and prizes after the race. Race begins at 8am. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2922 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: hotlipshustle5k.com.
22nd Annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival. Come see the largest parade in Cobb County! Bring a bag to grab all the candy thrown by parade participants. Entertainment, food and fun activities for the whole family. The EAST COBBER Parade begins at 10am. The EAST COBBER Festival immediately follows parade 11am-3pm: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-640-7070 or eastcobber.com.
Strand Old Opry at The Strand Theater. Following in the footsteps of a great southern tradition, this concert will transport patrons to the old south with beautiful vocals and live band accompaniment, as well as traditional southern storytelling. Tickets: $18 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or earlsmithstrand.org.
Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids Event. Lakeshore Learning Stores provide fun, free crafts every Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Visit Bit.ly/freecraftsforkids for the featured craft of the week or call your local Lakeshore Learning store for more details!
SEPTEMBER 16-17
26th Annual Marietta Street Fest and Toy Box Trot presented by The Marietta Museum of History. Free activities including make and take projects, giant inflatables, arts and craft vendors, Classic Car Cruise-In, Grassroots Music Festival, and entrance to the Museum. Festival begins Saturday with a Toy Box Trot 1M Fun Run at 8:30am. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Music Festival: 3-9pm, and Museum: 10am-4pm. Sunday: 1-5pm, Museum: 12-4pm. Marietta Square, 50 N. Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or mariettahistory.org.
51st Annual Roswell Arts Festival presented by the Roswell Recreation Association. Come out and enjoy artists and craftsmen from across the Southeast, local singers, children’s painting, sand art, and food vendors. Saturday and Sunday: 10am-5pm. Roswell Town Square, 617 Atlanta Street, Roswell. More info: 770-640-3253 or roswellartsfestival.com.
Georgia Dealers Stamp Show presented by the Stamp Dealers Association of Georgia. Saturday: 10am- 5pm. Sunday: 10am-3pm. Free admission. Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: setsc.org.
Marietta Grassroots Music Festival. A music festival hosting bands from across metro Atlanta to showcase local talent. Saturday: 3-9pm. Sunday: 1-5pm. Free. Marietta Square. More info: mariettagrassroots.org.
SEPTEMBER 17
Family Fun Day: Outdoor Skills Day. Canoeing, camping, and more! Learn the basic outdoor skills for survival; whether you are new or seasoned to the outdoors. 12-4pm. Admission: $10/adults. $7/seniors and students ages 13-18; Free for members. $6/ages 3-12. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770- 992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.
Introduction to Lynda and Gale Courses Continuing Education Databases. Before paying for distance education or an online training seminar, find out what your library offers free of charge. Discover all the resources available to you in Lynda and in Gale Courses, two of the many suites of educational databases accessible through Cobb County Library’s home page. Join East Marietta Library’s branch manager Bruce Thompson for an overview of Lynda and its many training videos, and of Gale with its live teacher-led courses. Whatever your learning path or proficiency level, from IT to business to handicrafts to recording technology and more, the library can help you started. Free. 3-4pm. East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-2711.
Paper Mill Village Food Trucks. Features the most popular food trucks in the metro area as well as live entertainment in a family-friendly environment. 5-8pm. Paper Mill Village, 137 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: visit facebook.com/papermillvillage.
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