Happy May! It’s going to be a jam-packed month with all the exciting events happening around Cobb County! From festivities to taste of cities, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Get ready for a fun-filled month. Have a great month!
May 13, 2024.
Kennesaw Farmers Market (Kennesaw).
May 16, 2024.
Brown Bag Concert Series (Marietta).
Every Thursday in May and September, enjoy lunch from one of the numerous excellent restaurants around the square and join your friends and colleagues at Glover Park for the Brown Bag Concert Series.
This outdoor event takes place in Marietta Square from noon to 1 p.m., offering free music performances. The concerts are held in the Historic Marietta Square and provide a great opportunity to relax and unwind during your lunch break.
The Brown Bag Concert Series is organized by the Marietta Welcome Center and Visitors Bureau in collaboration with the Cobb County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
May 17, 2024.
Acworth Farmers Market (Acworth).
www.acworthtourism.org/events/acworth-farmers-market
Farm fresh fun! Make sure to grab a Beignet. They are the best.
May 17, 2024.
Outdoor Movie (Kennesaw).
www.kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/outdoor-movie
Enjoy a movie in the park with family and friends. This month – Dreamworks Animation: Shrek.
May 17-18, 2024.
Backyard Campout (Kennesaw).
www.kennesaw-ga.gov/backyardcampout
The Summer Backyard Campout, hosted at Swift-Cantrell Park, is an enchanting event that offers an overnight camping experience under the open sky. Participants can indulge in a variety of outdoor activities such as classic backyard games, a communal dinner, and s’mores by the fire. The event also includes breakfast the next morning and features live entertainment around the campfire.
Attendees can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the night sky through stargazing sessions and enjoy a movie screening under the stars. This memorable event offers a wonderful opportunity to embrace the great outdoors and spend quality time with family and friends in a serene and engaging environment.
May 17-18, 2024.
Comedy on the Square (Marietta).
May 17-19, 2024.
2024 Marietta Greek Festival (Marietta).
The M2R (Mountain to River) TrailFest is a public arts celebration that showcases a variety of art installations and live performances along the scenic Mountain to River Trail. This trail stretches from Lewis Park near WellStar Kennestone Hospital to the pedestrian bridge adjacent to Brown Park.
During the festival, Atherton Square will be adorned with new sculptures, enhancing the area’s ongoing mural program. Attendees can also enjoy free art drops and scavenger hunts, bringing an extra layer of fun and discovery to the event.
May 17-19, 2024.
Bringing the Sea to the Springs, Seafood Festival (Powder Springs).
www.bringingtheseatothesprings.com
Check out this annual event if you LOVE seafood.
May 18-19, 2024.
Beethoven's Universe (Marietta).
May 18, 2024.
Blanke Concert (Smyrna).
Enjoy a free concert in the Park, just bring a blanket! All concerts are 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Enjoy the sounds of Tray Dahl & The Jugtime Ragband at Village Green Park.
May 19, 2024.
Bike Rodeo (Smyrna).
www.smyrnaga.gov/departments/departments/parks-recreation
Dust the winter off your bicycles for safety checks and tips. Once your bicycle is road ready, take a test run around our track. We will have giveaways and free helmets for the first 50 participants (sizes will vary).
