Christmastime is officially upon us! With school out and the end of the year soon to arrive, these festive East Cobb events will certainly make your holidays merry and bright!
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.
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 www.chattnaturecenter.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 DECEMBER 23
A Christmas Carol. A traditional holiday classic for the entire family guaranteed to fill you with the Christmas spirit and warm your heart. Show times vary by day. Adults: $18; Students/ Seniors: $16. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1731, www.bullochhall.org
THROUGH DECEMBER 24
A Christmas Carol. Join the Alliance Theatre for one of Atlanta’s most treasured holiday traditions. Watch as Ebenezer Scrooge encounters the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future in this holiday classic story. Showtime varies. $20-$80 plus applicable fees. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800, cobbenergycentre.com
THROUGH DECEMBER 28
Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker. With the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra. Fairies, princes, and dancing snowflakes. The magic of the holiday season is alive again at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Share the tradition and feel the warmth that has been enchanting audiences in Atlanta for over 50 years. See website for dates and times. Tickets start at $16. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta. More info: 404-881-2100, www.atlantaballet.com/performances/nutcracker
THROUGH DECEMBER 30
Frosty! A Very Merry Musical. A young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat when he places it on a snowman’s head and that snowman comes to life! But can Frosty the snowman help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Join Billy and Frosty as they embark on a New York City adventure-filled with thrills and chills and the discovery that the real magic of Christmas is Love wintertime classic is frozen fun for the whole family! Join a snowman named Frosty for holiday adventures, merry music, and more. Show times vary by day. $15-$35. Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square 11, Whitlock Avenue SW, Marietta. More info: 770-426-4800, www.theatreinthesquare.net
THROUGH DECEMBER 31
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Based on the classic television special. Ticket includes the live performance, Create-A-Puppet Workshop, and admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum. Show times vary by date. No Show on Christmas. $25. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta. More info: 707-873-3391, www.puppet.org.
DECEMBER 21, 2017-JANUARY 3, 2018
Cobb County schools closed for winter break.
DECEMBER 22 & 23
A Christmas Tradition. This song and dance revue is guaranteed to make the entire family dance, clap, and enjoy the spirit of the holidays – from Santa loving six year olds to out of town in-laws. Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 3pm and 8pm. $30. The Earl & Rachel Smith Strand Theatre 17 N. Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org
A Christmas Carol. A traditional holiday classic for the entire family guaran- teed to fill you with the Christmas spirit and warm your heart. Show times vary by day. Adults: $18; Students/ Seniors: $16. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1731, www.bullochhall.org
DECEMBER 26-30
Driver’s Ed during Winter Break. Class benefits: satisfies Joshua’s Law, $150 Georgia 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, etc.). 9am – 3:30pm. Safe America Foundation, 2000 First Drive, Suite 310, Marietta, 30062. More info: www.safeamericadrivers.org or call 770-973-7233.
DECEMBER 27
Family Virtual Reality. Are you looking for something to do on a slow day? Check out some books and while you’re here, try out different featured virtual reality experiences with HTC’s Vive virtual reality system and Steam VR. While this event is free, 15-minute time slots are limited – first come, first served. Age: 6 Years and Up with Adult Caretaker. Free. 2:30-4:30pm. Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2711, www.cobbcat.org.
Crafternoon. Families with children of all ages can make a variety of fun crafts during this drop-in program. All supplies provided. No registration required. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by a participating adult. Let’s get creative and make friends during this STEAM program! Free. 3-5pm. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2730, www.cobbcat.org.
December 28
AARP Smart Driver. The course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Learn age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to compensate. Check with your insurance agent about possible discount. Bring a lunch. $15 AARP members/$20 Non-members (cash or check only). 9am-4pm. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta. More info: 770-509-4900.
