It’s time for egg hunts, outdoor entertaining and good old springtime fun! So dust off the pollen and get ready for a good time. 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 7-23
Jesus Christ Superstar presented by The Atlanta Lyric Theatre. The first rock opera, created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent ’60s. Propelled by a stirring score, Jesus Christ Superstar illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 8pm. An additional matinee performance on Saturday, April 22 and Sundays: 2pm. $33-$53. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: atlantalyrictheatre.com.
APRIL 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30-May 6-7, 13-14 & 22-21
Good Mews Spring Flea Market. Find great bargains on a variety of items. All proceeds benefit Good Mews Animal Foundation, a local non-profit organization which operates a volunteer-based no-kill shelter for homeless, abused, and abandoned cats. Fridays & Saturdays: 10am-5pm. Sundays: 12-5pm. Sandy Plains Village Shopping Center, 4708 Sandy Plains Road, Roswell (Corner of SR 92, next to Movie Tavern and Walmart Neighborhood Market). More info: 770-499-2287 or goodmews.org.
APRIL 14
Cobb County Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn: Hostas and Companion Planting. How to grow hostas and choose the best plants to grow with them – presented by hosta expert, Jack Driskell, Cobb Master Gardener. Bring your lunch. 12-1pm. Free. Cobb County Water Lab, 660 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-528-4070 or cobbmastergardeners.com.
April 14-16
Atlanta Ballet presents Firebird. Atlanta Ballet pays homage to three of the most inventive choreographers of the 20th and 21st centuries with a modern master’s program. Atlanta will fall in love with the sensational Firebird and its vivacious whimsy and striking staging. Friday: 8pm. Saturday: 2pm & 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. Tickets: starting at $25. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info/tickets: 800-745-3000 or cobbenergycentre.com or ticketmaster.com.
APRIL 15
Ivy Lane Fashion Show to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Lassiter High School Sources for Strength (SOS). Lunch, drinks, music, swag bags, auction, and much more. Two shows at 1pm and 3pm. Tickets: $25. To purchase tickets online go to ivylanemarietta.com. Sponsorships available. Ivy Lane, 3605 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-0506 or Ali Estella, alikins02@yahoo.com.
Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt. April 15. 9am. 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30062. 770-971-2880 • www.mtbethel.org
Cobb County Easter Egg Hunt. April 15. 10am-2pm. Al Bishop Softball Complex in Marietta, 1082 Al Bishop Drive Marietta 30008.770-528-4333. Children’s art activities, live entertainment, inflatables contest musical chairs, food vendors and more. Free admission. Free parking
Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop. April 15. 10am-5pm. Sprayberry High School. 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30062. 770-423-1330 • pjezerinac@jrmmanagement.com
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Egg Scramble. April 15. 9am and 10am, respectively. St. Andrew United Methodist. 3455 Canton Rd, Marietta 30066. 770-926-3488 • www.thepumpkinchurch.org
Easter Egg Hunt. April 15. 4pm. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church – North Campus. 2509 Post Oak Tritt Road Marietta 30068. 770-971-2880 www.mtbethel.org. Not only will the children hunt for eggs, there will be a Jumpy Jump and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Hot dogs, light refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to help decorate the cross with flowers.
Smith Gilbert Gardens Easter Egg Hunt. April 15. 10am-2pm. 2382 Pine Mountain Road Kennesaw 30152.
770-919-0248 smithgilbertgardens.com/event/easter-egg-hunt/. This is a sell-out event so get your tickets early
Mountain View United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt. April 15. 9am. 2300 Jamerson Road, Marietta. 770-928-0050 • www.mvumc.org. Free pancake breakfast preceding hunt. Come with your children ages two through second grade, and bring an Easter basket, camera, and friends to join the egg hunt that will include an Easter Bunny, petting zoo, and craft projects!. Participants are requested to donate one dozen empty plastic eggs and one bag of pre-wrapped candy for each child participating. Drop the eggs and candy in the donation center outside the Fellowship Hall or at the Front Desk by Monday, April 10, at noon. Reservations required for this hunt.
APRIL 15-16
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza. Two-day outdoor festival bringing art to the streets of the city. Children’s play area, local musicians, interactive art stations, plus up to 150 arts and crafts participants in every discipline. Saturday: 10am-5pm. Sunday: 11am-5pm. 6100 Lake Forrest Drive, Sandy Springs. More info: 404-873-1222 or sandyspringsartsapalooza.com.
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 19
Catch-Up to Fitness is a one-hour nutrition and fitness class based on the award-winning Oasis CATCH Healthy Habits program. Class includes a discussion of nutrition and 30 minutes of physical activity. It includes practical tips and recommendations that will make healthier living easier to understand and to do. April 19. 10-11:30am. East Cobb Senior Center. 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. (770) 509-4900. Free/Registration required.
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