Frugal FunMom is back again this week with more activities to keep the whole family off the couch this summer. This week, we have a variety of events to attend for all ages. Be sure to check the websites for more details about each event, too.

SATURDAY, JULY 8

Cobb Food Tasting Festival

Bring the family out to a Food Festival Tasting Event.  You will have the opportunity to sample all types of cultures in foods.  American, Asian, Soulfood, Italian, Vegan, Puerto Rican, French, German, Jamaican, Carnival food, and much more. The festival has food tents, food carts, food trucks, vendors, Kidzone area, train rides, live music, giveaways and prizes!
Cost: Free Admission; $3/Parking. Food Sampling Tickets: $1-$8
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Cobb County Fairgrounds, 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta 30008
For more info https://tasteoffoodtrucks.com/

SUNDAY, JULY 9

Cops N’ Cars Car Show

A family event featuring hundreds of exciting cars, local vendors, food trucks and more! Proceeds benefit Friends of Roswell Police.
Cost: Free
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell 30075
For more info: https://www.friendsofroswellpolice.org/cops-n-cars-car-show

MONDAY, JULY 10

Have a Picnic at Abernathy Greenway

Enjoy a picnic lunch at this 6.6-acre linear park. Playable Art structures playground, pavilion, picnic tables.
Hours: 7am-10pm
Cost: Free
Location: Abernathy Greenway, 70 Abernathy Rd NE, Sandy Springs 30328
For more info: visitsandysprings.org/listing/abernathy-greenway-park/496/

TUESDAY, JULY 11

Sprayground at Elizabeth Porter Park Sprayground

Beat the heat at Elizabeth Porter Sprayground. Kids can splash and play the day away. Tickets must be purchased online and concessions available at the park.
When: 10am-8pm (Closed Mondays; check website for cleaning dates
Cost: City resident/$2; Non-resident/$3 (purchased online)
Location: Elizabeth Porter Park, 370 Montgomery Street NE, Marietta 30060
For more info: www.mariettaga.gov/1230/Sprayground-Elizabeth-Porter-Park

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

Babyland General Hospital

Babyland General Hospital is the only place in the world where you can witness the birth of a hand-sculpted Cabbage Patch Kid. The self-guided tour allows you to take as much time as you like touring BabyLand and playing with our Cabbage Patch Kids.
When: 9am-6pm Monday-Saturday; 10am-6pm Sunday
Cost: Free
Location: Babyland General Hospital, 300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland 30528
For more info: cabbagepatchkids.com/pages/babyland-general-hospital

THURSDAY, JULY 13

Music in the library: A Not So Serious Concert

Required Reeds, a family saxophone quartet will play timeless classics and enchanting melodies and also provide fun facts about Saxophones!
Cost: Free
Time: 12-1pm
Location: West Cobb Regional Library, 1750 Dennis Kemp Way, Kennesaw 30152
For more info: https://www.cobbcounty.org/library/events/9602/music-library-not-so-serious-concert

FRIDAY, JULY 14

Acworth Farmer’s Market

Customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh-baked bread, pies, cakes, honey, and jams to choose.
Cost: Free admission
Time: 8am-12pm (noon)
Location: Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth 30101
For more info: acworthtourism.org/acworth-events/