Christmas Day is fast approaching–with the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer! So, check out these holiday happening this week in and around East Cobb. From holiday markets to theater performances, these events will make this your hap-happiest season of all! For more ideas, click 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: cobbemc.com/content/request-wood-chips.
EVERY SATURDAY
Marietta Square Farmers Market features products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, cheese and other items. 9am-12 noon. Rain or shine. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 or mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.
DECEMBER 5-8, 13-15, 19-24, 27-29
Frosty! A Very Merry Musical! It’s December 23rd and Paddy Moran, a homeless man living in Central Park, befriends an orphan named Billy who has come to New York in order to keep a promise made to his mother: to build the best snowman ever. Billy builds a snowman and places a magical hat on its head, christening his new friend “Frosty.” Magically, Frosty comes to life and leads Billy on an adventure through the streets of New York. Shows at 2:30pm & 7:30pm. $22.50-$35. Marietta’s Theatre on the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info/Tickets: www.theatreinthesquare.net.
DECEMBER 6
Candy Cane Fun Run. All runners, walkers, and even skippers are invited for a jolly good time! Come dressed in your ugly holiday sweater, or other festive attire. The fun run is a 2.4k course that is not timed. After the run, enjoy a hayride through the park and roasting marshmallows. Bring your camera to get your picture taken with Santa at the end of the run. 6pm. $22. Registration required. Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. More info: 770-594-6232 or www.roswellgov.com.
DECEMBER 6-18
Artist Attic Holiday Show & Sale. Unique handmade items by students, instructors and staff from The Art Place. Opening reception 12/6: 7:30-9:30pm; Monday – Thursday: 10am-5pm. The Art Place – Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: Artplacemarietta.org.
DECEMBER 7
Art Place gets Frozen partnering with From the Top Theatrics to offer the coldest event of the season. There will be 2 sessions. Each session will begin with a 15-minute live version of Frozen: The Musical. After the show, families will have 6 different crafts they can make, have an opportunity for photographs with their characters from the show, and explore the Artist Market for holiday gifts. 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. $15. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: Artplacemarietta.org.
Roswell Holly Jolly Family Fishing Derby. Holiday cheer is in the air and the fish are biting, too! A grand prize will be awarded for the largest fish and there will be various other prize categories by age. This is a great way to get the whole family out for a fun day around the lake with a special visit from Santa! Come out and enjoy hot cocoa and snacks while you fish at the Roswell Area Park pond. $12-$18. 10am-12pm. Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. More info: 770-594-6232 or www.roswellgov.com.
DECEMBER 7
Auditions for “A Tribute to the Life and Works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” Show auditions held for dance, spoken word, vocal & musical performances. Event date is January 20. 10am-12pm. Jennie T Anderson Theatre, Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info/audition slots: 770-425-5757.
DECEMBER 8
Star 94 Deck the Hall Ball Starring Rob Thomas. Star 94 presents the ‘Deck the Hall Ball’ Starring Rob Thomas with special guest Dean Lewis. Come celebrate over 30 years of hits with the Star 94 family. 7:30pm. $39.50-$99.50. Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Avenue, Atlanta. More info: 470-351-3866 or www.cocacolaroxy.com
Pints For Purrs 2. Purr Nation has teamed up with Dry County Brewing Company to bring you Pints for Purr’s Purr Nation fundraiser. The event will feature beer, a food truck, silent auction, local vendors and incredible musicians jamming for your listening pleasure. 2-9pm. Free admission. Dry County Brewing Company, 1500 Lockhart Drive, Kennesaw. More info: www.facebook.com/events/2110284085935286.
DECEMBER 10
Polish Christmas Eve Dinner Cooking Class. Menu includes: Roast Lamb, Kielbasa, Split Peas and Cabbage, and Polish Cream Cake. After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations in the home’s spacious modern kitchen. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a personal mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. 6:30-9:30pm. $65 per person. Reservations required. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info: 770-640-3855 or www.southerntrilogy.com.
Cobb Young Professionals Holiday Social. Join Cobb Young Professionals on the fourth floor of The Strand Theatre, guests will enjoy the only rooftop view of the Marietta Square and Glover Park. Festivities will include food, drinks, music, and the ever-popular (optional) HolidayCon* Contest (*sweaters, suits, Santa costumes, etc.). Items will be collected for MUST Ministries Toy Shop. 5:30-7:30pm. $5/ members; $15/non-members. At the door: $10/members; $20/non-members. More info/Tickets: www.cobbchamber.org or Rebecca Chadwick 770-859-2368.
DECEMBER 11
December Storytime STEAM. It’s winter, and that means snow. Join in the fun for a wintry Storytime STEAM with a special engineering challenge. Bring your thinking caps! Free. 5-6pm. Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-4988 or www.cobbcat.org.
DECEMBER 12
Snow Day Crafts. Games and hands-on crafts like building an indoor snowman and bowling. Intended for ages 5-20 and their participating adult. 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: www.cobbcat.org.
