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: cobbemc.com/content/request-wood-chips.
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. 3:304:15pm. Free. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-2730.
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 APRIL 30
4th Annual Roswell Azalea Festival. Enjoy concerts, a River Run, art exhibition and much more. Cost varies based on events. Events located throughout Roswell check website for information on what is happening and when. More Info: 770-640-3253 or www.roswellazaleafestival.com.
THROUGH MAY 31
Eco-Tinker: Interactive Exhibits. Head outdoors this spring for our nature-inspired tech and tinker stations – 5 stations where you can experiment and explore. The exhibit stations focus on the science of water – how it moves, how it is used. There’s plenty to play with while you learn at the STEM stations. Expand your creative mind and your vocabulary when you visit Eco-Tinker! 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.
EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH JUNE 19
Yoga Class. 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. $90. (April 3-June 19). WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More info/To reserve: 770-956-7827 or wellstar.org.
EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH JUNE 21
Tai Chi Class. 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. $90. (April 5-June 21). WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta/East Cobb. More info/To reserve: 770-956-7827 or wellstar.org.
WEEKENDS THROUGH MAY 13
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. Saturdays: 10am-5pm. Sundays: 12-5pm. 562 Wylie Road Marietta 30060 (behind the U-Haul on Highway 120). More info: 770-499-2287 or goodmews.org.
APRIL 27
Glover Concert Series: Band X. Come out and enjoy Band X, a party rock band that will sure to have you singing and dancing in the park. 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 27 & 28
Atlanta Antique Gun and International Military Show. Friday: 12-5pm. Saturday: 9am-4pm. Daily admission: $7; Ages 7-12: $1. IAMAW Union Hall, 1032 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 704-282-1339 or Richard@thecarolinatrader.com.
APRIL 27-MAY 6
Spring Bird Seed Fundraiser Pre-Orders. Just in time for the Great Backyard Bird Count, fill your feeders with Cole’s premium birdseed and benefit the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Pick-up in store May 11-13. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell 30075. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.
APRIL 28, MAY 1, 4 & 6
Carmen presented by the Atlanta Opera. Bizet’s powerful masterpiece centers on the beautiful and free-spirited gypsy Carmen, who tempts the hapless Don Jose with uninhibited seduction. When his obsession makes her grow weary, the torment he feels brings their love to a violent conclusion. Tickets start at $50. Saturday: 8pm; Tuesday 7:30pm; Friday: 8pm; Sunday: 3pm. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info/tickets: 770-916-2800 or cobbenergycentre.com.
APRIL 28
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. Passa-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: www.nfmg.net.
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: www.theobdi.org.
Skip Wells Semper FIve K. This race is held in honor of Skip Wells, graduate of Sprayberry High School, a U.S. Marine who was killed in a terrorist attack in Chattanooga. Race is at Kennesaw State University. Pre-packet pickup at Big Peach Kennesaw on April 27 from 4-7pm. Race starts at 8am. $40. Race: Kennesaw State University, 390 Big Shanty Road, Kennesaw. More info: www.active.com.
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.
APRIL 29
Taste of Marietta. Enjoy samplings from local restaurants, live entertainment and kids’ activities. 11am-7pm. Festival admission: Free. Food tastes: $1-$5. Historic Marietta Square, 4 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: tasteofmarietta.com.
APRIL 30
27th Annual Charity Golf Tournament hosted by East Cobb Lions Club. Proceeds to benefit several local charities. 8am: Registration, continental breakfast and range balls. 9am: Shotgun start. Four-person team, Ft. Lauderdale format. Lunch and awards follow golf. $125/player. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info/to register: Don Garrow at 770-955-6914, or dgarrow@bellsouth.net or eastcobblions.club.
MAY 3
34th 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.
