Usher in summer-like fun all week long. For even more to do around town, visit our events 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: 678-355-3413.
EVERY TUESDAY
Yoga. This class will help create body awareness, strengthen and stretch muscles and tissues, improve balance, posture and coordination. Appropriate for all levels of students. 12:15-1:15pm. $82.50 (April 4-June 20). WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-956-7827 or wellstar.org.
TUESDAY AND SATURDAY
Feeding Time at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of their resident animals as they are being fed. 4pm. Admission: $10/Adult, $6/Child (3-12), $7/Senior 65+, $7/ Student (Ages 13 -18), Children 2 & under are free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Family Fun Time is for families with children of all ages. It lasts 40-50 minutes and can include books, activities, a short film, parachute play, music, and a craft. 3:30-4:15pm. Free. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-2730.
EVERY THURSDAY
Tai Chi. A mind-body practice that has its roots in ancient China, designed to cultivate the body’s vital energy (known as “chi”) and improve the flow of this energy through the body. 12-1pm. $67.50 (April 6-June 22). WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-956-7827 or wellstar.org.
EVERY FRIDAY
The Gritters Knitters. Do you knit, crochet, or work with yarn in anyway? If you would like to get together to craft, get inspired, and make new friends, then this group is for you. All skill levels are welcome, the only requirement is your enthusiasm! Just bring your yarn and yourself. Fridays: 11am-1pm. Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-2524
EVERY SATURDAY
Marietta Square Farmers Market features products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, cheese and other items. Saturday: 9am-12pm. Rain or shine. Now open all year. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 or mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.
THROUGH MAY 31
Find Your Favorite Forest Fairy House on the Trail. Back by popular demand, the fairies have been busy building all new fairy houses for the Homestead Trail and Kingfisher Pond Tail this spring. More than a dozen whimsical works line trails. Create your own Fairy House. Members Free. $10/Adult, $6/Child, Children 2 & under are free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.
APRIL 18-May 18 & APRIL 22-MAY 13
Drivers Education presented by Marietta/Cobb Driver’s Education. 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of individual training behind the wheel. This program meets the requirements for Joshua’s Law and qualifies for the Teen Driver’s Education insurance discount. April 18-May 18, Tuesdays/Thursdays: 6-9pm at Dodgen Middle School and Pope High School. April 23-May 14, Saturdays: 8am-4pm at Dodgen Middle School and Kell High School. $385. Dodgen Middle School, 1725 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta. Kell High School, 4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta. Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta. More info: 770-429-3170 or mariettacommunityschool.com.
APRIL 27-29
St. Ann’s Annual Garage Sale. Includes seasonal, office goods, flat screen TV’s/PC’s, furniture, books, clothes, housewares, toys, baby items and much more. April 27 & 28: 9am-6pm. April 29: 9am-1pm. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, East Cobb. More info: 770-552-6400 or st-ann.org.
APRIL 28
Hearing and Balance for Seniors. Director of Audiology at Wellstar, Dr. Brett Greenblatt, will present a wealth of information on the important health and wellness topic of hearing. The ability to hear is the most important factor in the anatomy and physiology of the balance mechanism. Different disorders associated with this body function can plague our aging process. Luckily, treatment and lifestyle changes can alleviate such problems. April 28: 10-11:30am. Free/Registration required
APRIL 28
Glover Concert Series: The Headliners. Whether your preference is Big Band, the Classic 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll, beach music, Motown, disco hits from the 70’s to hits from the 90’s and today, get ready to dance. A limited number of tables can be reserved, however personal tables, tarps and plastic ground coverings are prohibited inside of Glover Park and will be removed. Blankets and lawn chairs may be set up in the park. 8pm (rain or shine) Free. Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square, 50 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5601 or mariettaga.gov/concerts.
APRIL 28 & 29
Atlanta International Antique Gun and Military Collector Show. Friday: 12-5pm. Saturday: 9am-4pm. Daily admission $7; $1/ages 7-12; $10 for 2-day pass. IAMAW Union Hall, 1032 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 704-282-1339 or Richard@thecarolinatrader.com.
APRIL 29
A Garden Faire. Each year the North Fulton Master Gardeners present a one-stop shop for everything you need to make your gardening dreams a reality. Pass-a-long plants, fleatique, garden demonstrations, garden art and pottery, specialty vendors and more. 9am-4pm (Rain or shine). Free. Historic Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. For more info: 678-639-7500 or bullochhall.org.
Just the Beginning presented by the Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO). An evening of preludes, overtures, and concert openers by some of the greatest composers. The finale goes out with a bang to the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with the GSO Chorus. 8pm. Tickets: $10-$30. Marietta Performing Arts Center 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info/Tickets: 770-429-2390 or georgiasymphony.org.
APRIL 29
Yard Sale supporting the youth missions of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. Find household items, furniture, clothes and other treasures at great bargain prices. 8am-2pm. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3455 Canton Road, East Cobb. More info: 770-926-3488.
The Orange Duffel Bag Dash (ODBI) a fun-filled 5K Trail Run! You’ll get that much-loved outdoor exercise while you help homeless and foster care students stay on track with their education! How? ODBI programs are proven to mobilize and motivate high school students toward academic success! Race day: check-in: 6:45- 7:45am at the Pavilion for participants who did not Pickup Packets. Event Start: 8am. 5K; $30; Phantom: $35. Garrard Landing Park – Covered Bridge Trail, 8000 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. More info: theobdi.org.
Neighborhood Garage Sale. Make a neighbor’s trash your treasure! Lots of great things for sale: furniture, wall art, lamps, linens, and much more. Millbrook Farm/Gant Quarters subdivision. Off Lower Roswell and Old Canton. 8am-2pm. More info: eytonjoneswhite@yahoo.com.
APRIL 30
Taste of Marietta. Enjoy samplings from local restaurants, live entertainment and kids’ activities. 11am-7pm. Free. Historic Marietta Square, 4 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: tasteofmarietta.com.
MAY 1
Project 82 Kenya Second Annual Golf Tournament. All proceeds will support their infant rescue ministry in Kenya. Silent auction begins at 7:30am followed by a shotgun start at 9am. $150 per golfer, $600 per foursome. Following the tournament, there will be awards and a raffle. Pinetree Country Club, 3400 McCollum Parkway NW, Kennesaw. Pre-registration required. More info: 770-977-7114 or project82kenya.com.
MAY 3
33rd Annual Cobb County Prayer Breakfast. Join leaders from Cobb County and surrounding areas as they join to pray for our nation, state, and county. Tickets include a delicious breakfast and program. Coffee social: 6:30-7am. Breakfast and program: 7-9am. $25. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta. More info: cobbcountyprayerbreakfast.org.
MAY 4
Business Expo with Summer Jam presented by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Collaborate with over 1,000 attendees and 150 other exhibitors at one of Cobb County’s largest networking events. 3-6pm. Free. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta. More info: Mary Beth Moore, 770-859-2359 or cobbchamber.org/businessexpo.
