Kennesaw State Athletics is comprised of 17 NCAA Division I sports. The Owls compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
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Discover the vibrant heart of our community with our comprehensive directory, your one-stop source for all the exciting attractions and events happening in Marietta and Kennesaw. From family-friendly adventures to cultural experiences and entertainment, this directory is your guide to making lasting memories.
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Experience all the warmth and charm of a Southern Family Christmas at Pettit Creek Farms! From beautiful Christmas lights to pictures with Santa AND his REINDEER, there are so many things to do!
A. L. Burruss Park now has trails open for off road bicycling. Several trails within the park can now be used by bicyclists as well as hikers and runners. These family friendly trails are a great spot for beginners to practice their off road bicycling techniques.
Adams Park, a 33-acre community park located near the intersection of Watts Drive and US-41/Cobb Parkway, offers a unique blend of active and passive recreation
2600 Park Drive, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreAdams Park, a 33-acre community park located near the intersection of Watts Drive and US-41/Cobb Parkway, offers a unique blend of active and passive recreation. The park is located at 2600 Park Drive.
2600 Park Drive., Kennesaw, GA Read MoreThe Al Bishop Softball Complex is the hub of league and tournament action sponsored by the Cobb recreation department. Built in 1979 and located on Al Bishop Drive in Marietta near Jim R. Miller Park (Cobb County fairgrounds), the nationally recognized facility annually hosts about 2,500 tournament games and another 2,000 league games on its five fields. More than 175 adult teams participate each spring-summer league season, while another 120 teams play during the fall season.
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2600 Cobb Place Lane NW, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreAtlanta’s home for axe throwing with locations in West Midtown and Marietta
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2655 Cobb Pkwy. N.W., Ste 102, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreAtherton Square Park is a pocket park located just off the M2R Trail on the Marietta Square.
The Aviation Sports Complex is a top-notch facility that was renovated in 2010 with proceeds from the 2009 Parks Bond Fund. The facility has three ballfields that can accommodate various age groups and has an indoor batting cage/training facility. With multiple outdoor batting cages, it is perfect for game-day warm-ups, team practices and clinics and instruction.
455 Aviation Road, Marietta, GA Read MoreExperience a 360º panoramic view of the local aviation legacy, from the achievements of yesterday to the challenges of tomorrow
555 Perrin Rd., Marietta, GA Read MoreAviation Park is at the corner of Barrett Lakes Boulevard and Cobb Place Boulevard at the eastern end of the main runway at Cobb County International Airport. It has an aviation theme, with a restroom building designed to look like the airport’s tower, a playground with plane features, and an open grass area for watching planes come and go. There is a pavilion with picnic tables, and a bikeshare terminal for riding on the Noonday Creek Trail, which goes right by the park.
A unit of Kennesaw State University's School of Art and Design, the Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art serves as a vital academic resource and cultural focus for students, faculty and members of the community.
492 Prillaman Way, MD 3104, Kennesaw, GA Read MorePrograms offered at Big Shanty Park include Youth Soccer and Youth Baseball.
2050 Kennesaw Due West Road, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreToday the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area as you have never done before.
3726 Paper Mill Rd SE, Marietta, GA Read MoreWe are a smaller light display but we are getting there. We are at approx. 12k lights right now and 20 something blow ups. We add more and more each year. We have been trying to get the name out to share our joy in the lights and Christmas time.
The City’s approximately 34,000 residents enjoy Kennesaw as a great place to live, learn, work and play. Kennesaw takes great pride in protecting and managing its historical and cultural resources for future generations.
2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave., Kennesaw, GA Read MoreWe're a small garden on a big mission: to inspire an appreciation for our environment and show that we're committed to clean energy in our community. Cobb EMC is proud to partner with our friends from Gas South to bring you the Solar Flower Garden.
1000 EMC Parkway, Marietta, GA Read MoreVisit one of the oldest and best preserved houses remaining in the Atlanta area. Within these 180-year-old walls, award-winning interactive exhibits examine the lives of the Root family and their enslaved house servants. Touchscreens, activity books, scavenger hunts, and interactive areas make a visit to the William Root House engaging and enriching for all ages.
80 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA Read MoreTwo large multipurpose fields
26,000+ sq. ft. completely renovated sports and fitness center
Discover the ultimate destination for sports enthusiasts, foodies, and arcade aficionados - Dave and Buster's! Conveniently located at 2215 D&B Dr., this entertainment hub offers an unrivaled experience that caters to a diverse range of interests. Whether you're in search of an exceptional sports bar near you, a delightful restaurant, or simply looking for fun-filled family entertainment like our fun filled arcade, D&B has it all!
2215 D&B Dr., Marietta, GA Read MoreThe park serves as the backdrop for many city events, provides passive recreation to residents and welcomes visitors to our historical community.
2828 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreToday, The Strand stands as not only a cherished historic landmark but also as the beating heart of downtown Marietta—a testament to resilience, creativity, and the enduring power of a united community. Its story is one of transformation and triumph, inspiring generations to embrace the magic of live theatre, cinema, and cultural experiences at the heart of Marietta Square.
117 North Park Square, Marietta, GA Read MoreThe East Cobb Park is a prime example of residents and county government working together. The Friends of the East Cobb Park conducted a fund raising campaign to purchase the land for the 13 acre park.
3322 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA Read MoreLocated near Atlanta in Kennesaw, Escalade Indoor Rock Climbing Gym boasts the only two story bouldering wall in Atlanta. Climbers of all levels will find climbs to challenge their skills. Escalade is also the perfect place for birthday parties, lock-ins or other group activities.
3694 Kennesaw South Industrial Dr, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreFair Oaks Park offers facilities for a number of athletic programs for adults and children alike.
1460 West Booth Road Ext., Marietta, GA Read MoreA fully animated home Christmas light display in the metro Atlanta area. The home is covered with 1000's of lights that move to Christmas music.
Winter wonderland with thousands of lights synchronized with music includes animated skating pond,
2994 Clary Hill Ct NE, Roswell, GA Read MoreFullers Park offers a facilities for a number of athletic programs.
3499 Robinson Road, Marietta, GA Read MoreHaunted ghost tours Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays year-round in Marietta, Georgia.
80 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA Read MoreAs the gem in our park system, Glover Park in the Marietta Square, is the location for many festivals, concerts, weddings and special events.
50 N Park Square NE, Marietta, GA Read MoreThe 112 acre park is located on the northwest corner of Dallas Highway and Old Hamilton Road, diagonally across from The Avenue West Cobb. Green Meadows Preserve offers quiet woodlands and meadows ideal for walking, picnics, kite flying, as well as exploring plants, birds, and flowers. Features include a historical garden around the Civil War Era house, Native American Garden with medicinal plants and herbs, a community garden with garden plots for lease to the public, and 25 bluebird houses featured in bluebird walks hosted by a member of the Friends of Green Meadows.
3780 Dallas Hwy, Marietta, GA Read MoreHarrison Park offers youth baseball fields and a tennis center.
2653 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA Read MoreJoin your friends at Six Flags Over Georgia for the return of your favorite holiday tradition — Six Flags Over Georgia Holiday in the Park, happening on select dates from November 18, 2023, through January 2, 2024.
The park will transform into a winter wonderland, featuring festive holiday lights and themed decorations. Enjoy festive holiday shows, scrumptious treats, and your favorite thrill rides and coasters.
275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA Read MoreThe annual event at Hobgood Park in Woodstock, GA features a huge walk-through Christmas light display with more than 2,000,000 lights, concessions, Santa and so much more! It’s the New Christmas Tradition for kids of ALL ages!
Christmas Lights synchronized to music using Light-O-Rama LOR programming.
3848 Rivers Run Trace NW, Acworth, GA Read MoreThe Hugh L. Grogan, Jr. Community Center is operated by the Marietta Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL). Marietta PAL is a 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to prevent juvenile crime and violence by providing civic, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities which create trust and build understanding between law enforcement and youth.
Marietta PAL offers a variety of activities for enrolled youth ages 5-18 to enjoy Monday through Friday from 4 - 6 p.m. Daily activities include health and fitness, interactive games and a rotation through a variety of introductory sports clinics.
510 Lawrence St, Marietta, GA Read MoreKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. Although most famous as a Civil War battlefield, Kennesaw Mountain has a much richer story.
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreKennesaw Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing public parks, facilities and recreation experiences that enrich the quality of life for area residents and visitors through dedicated staff, sound management and community involvement. In addition to natural areas, walking trails, bicycle paths, athletic facilities, playgrounds and open spaces, Kennesaw’s Parks & Recreation Department offers Youth & Adult recreation programs, including summer camp, art, athletics, fitness, and general interest programs.
2753 Watts Dr., Kennesaw, GA Read MoreKennesaw State Athletics is comprised of 17 NCAA Division I sports. The Owls compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
The Museum of History and Holocaust Education provides innovative programs and exhibitions to promote diversity, build character, and encourage respect. Explore the lives and experiences of World War II and the Holocaust through interactive galleries, personal stories and a theater playing movies focused on this compelling era.
770 Fox Hollow Pkwy
770 Fox Hollow Pkwy, Marietta, GA Read MoreLarry Bell Park offers a number of facilities for athletic programs. The Central Aquatic Center, Gymnastics Center, Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, and the Cobb Civic Center are also located in the park.
Leone Hall Price Park is a passive park with a system of unpaved walking trails.
4715 Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreCome view our self-guided Christmas lights display!
3956 Due West Rd, Marietta, GA Read MoreThe most prominent feature of the display is the lighting of the landscape. There are over 230 trees with lights in them. The trunks of the pine trees are wrapped in colored lights and the hardwood trees are filled with white lights. One tree has over 20,000 lights in it and there are three additional trees with approximately 15,000 lights each. There are 40 musical trees.
1510 Ben King Road, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreEach year, the Lights of LIFE display is a little different, making the experience unique from one year to the next. With more than one million LED bulbs, combined with the low admission cost, Lights of LIFE is the most affordable, quality light display in the metro Atlanta area.
Experience the Magic of Lights from the comfort of your car as you wind through the sparkling path of Woodstock's new holiday tradition at Historic Dixie Speedway.
150 Dixie Drive, Woodstock, GA Read MoreYou will be transported back in time as you walk up the drive to your destination. There, nestled in the City of Marietta, is historic Brumby Hall. Built in 1851, the historic dwelling is also the home of the Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum.
Marietta, GA Read MoreAs a remarkable city filled with a rich history, Marietta is constantly evolving and growing to offer more to our visitors and residents. With museums, music, live theatre, hiking trails, parks and more, there is always plenty to do.
Our mission is to provide artistic opportunities and community enrichment to Marietta and the Greater Atlanta area through quality theatrical productions.
11 Whitlock Ave, Marietta, GA Read MoreWhat words best describe Marietta? Is it charming or quaint as in its downtown square? Is it historic as in its many Civil War and heritage sites? How about hip for its dining, shopping and theatre? Or could it be artsy because Marietta has a vibrant art scene? Mariettans are passionate about their city and have as many words to describe it as in the population. Let us show you our beautiful town and maybe you’ll come up with your own description.
Milford Park offers facilities and fields for youth baseball and football.
3025 Hicks Road, Marietta, GA Read MoreAt Mindscape Escape Rooms, we’re proud to provide the Kennesaw community with an action-packed escape
600 Chastain Rd NW , Suite 228, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreEnter a world where monsters, neon, and golf collide; creatures of the night lurk around every corner, ready to pounce, and every swing brings you closer to victory! Glow-in-the-dark Monster Mini Golf is not your run-of-the-mill mini golf experience; it’s a thrilling adventure into the unknown! Our state-of-the-art indoor course captivates with the eerie glow of neon lights, illuminating our enchanting landscape.
2505 Chastain Meadow Parkway, Marietta, GA Read MoreMount Bethel Park offers a baseball field and youth baseball programs.
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Featuring Go Karts, three 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a state-of-the art game room featuring over 70 of the hottest video games, we offer fun for everyone!
175 Barrett Pkwy. , Marietta, GA Read More
NFL FLAG’s no-contact rule and team-oriented environment makes it easy for kids to come together, learn football fundamentals, and most importantly—have fun!
Marietta, GA Read MoreNoonday Park offers a number of facilities and athletics programs, including a BMX track.
489 Hawkins Store Rd, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreOregon Park offers baseball fields, tennis and pickleball courts, and a disc golf course.
145 Old Hamilton Rd, Marietta, GA Read MoreWe proudly provide a bright atmosphere, fresh popcorn and smiling engaging employees to enhance your experience.
4400 Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA Read MoreWe have five fully immersive escape room games in Atlanta. Each one has its own unique theme and puzzles for you to work your way through. We offer three 60- minute rooms and two 75-minute rooms (75-minute rooms not recommended for first time players).
We love to share the spirit of Christmas through our display. It all started back in the late 90's as a fluke. It has grown into something we never imagine. Each year we try to make things new and different. Some bought, some homemade.
Residential Christmas Light display with over 68,000 LED lights synchronized to more than 50 minutes
2008 Palladium Drive NW, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreSandy Plains Park offers several softball fields and supports youth softball programs.
2977 Gordy Parkway NE, Marietta, GA Read MoreWe provide educational services in visual and performing arts in Cobb County. Striving to serve the community with exciting experiences throughout the year, we offer opportunities for venue rentals and grassroots programming for artists from preschool through professional levels.
2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA Read MoreSewell Park is best known for its outdoor pool and proximity to the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center. It also offers youth baseball, tennis, and aquatics programs.
2055 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA Read MoreInfuse your holiday season with a mega dose of Christmas cheer as Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland, partnered with Cobb County PARKS, makes its grand debut at Jim R Miller Park and Event Center. This all-new, award-winning drive
Shaw Park offers several baseball fields, pickleball courts, tennis courts, and the Northeast Cobb Community Center.
900 Shaw Park Road, Marietta, GA Read MoreAt 70-acres, Six Flags White Water is the largest water park in the Southeast. With numerous water-themed rides, games and activities, this fun-filled amusement park is a top spot for those seeking a way to cool down during summer.
Skip Wells Park offers youth and adult softball programs as well as several tennis courts.
2334 Bells Ferry Road, Marietta, GA Read MoreExperience the Gardens year round with seasonal exhibits. With each visit, witness how nature transforms plant collections, surrounding wildlife and art installations. From bonsai to butterflies, Smith-Gilbert Gardens evokes a sense of wonder time after time.
Over 70K Commercial LED Christmas Light Show with all donations going to The Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter.
The Museum provides a quality experience that fosters conversation about the strategic and economic use of railroads during and after the Civil War.
Located on historic Marietta Square, the iconic building opened its doors on Sept. 24, 1935. Built in the elegant Art Deco style of the time, the opulent red and gold auditorium transports visitors back to the Golden Age of cinema.
117 North Park Square, Marietta, GA Read MoreOpening hearts and minds, one story at a time.
40 Powers Ferry Rd., Marietta, GA Read MoreSweat Mountain Park offers a dog park, tennis courts, baseball fields, and youth baseball programs.
4346 Steinhauer Road, Marietta, GA Read MoreSwift-Cantrell Park serves as one of the premier recreation, relaxation and central gathering places for area residents.
3140 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreCool down from the summer heat at Swift-Cantrell Park’s splash pad, a 3,200 square-foot play structure including a fountain spray, ground geyser, jet stream and magic mist. Children 2 and under are free. The Splash Pad season runs from Memorial Day to Labor day.
3140 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA Read MoreTerrell Mill Park offers tennis programs, youth soccer, softball, and adult softball programs.
480 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, GA Read MoreEvery community needs a place, a magnet that brings warm, familiar faces together. In East Cobb, Avenue is your hometown spot to gather and stay awhile. When you’re here, ordinary outings have a way of turning into every day adventures. Friends linger over dinner, families enjoy browsing and neighbors savor the casual, impromptu conversations that make the day a little sweeter. We welcome you to shop, sip and socialize in the community you know, surrounded by the people who know you best.
Located 15 miles northwest of Atlanta and south of the North Georgia Mountains, The Avenue West Cobb offers a dynamic mix of premier national retailers, select local merchants and specialty restaurants reflective of local demand and fashion trends
3625 Dallas Highway, Marietta, GA Read More
Exceptional, handcrafted escape rooms in Marietta, GA
1349 Old 41 Hwy, Suite 235, Marietta, GA Read MoreCome discover and learn the history of the Marietta Fire Department like never before at our free Fire Museum. Located just 2 blocks off the Historic Marietta Square, the museum boasts a collection of antique fire apparatus, tools, and gear dating back to 1854. Learn how the fire department has changed over time through a self-guided tour or call ahead to schedule a guided tour for a more memorable experience.
Engaging everyone in the arts and activities provided by our services. Whether you are participating in a class or party everyone feels right at home.
1465 Canton Road, Suite 100, Marietta, GA Read MoreWiggle Giggle is a family owned and operated indoor playground and party center located in Marietta, Georgia. We are a climate-controlled environment for children to come in, have fun and burn off excess energy! We want families with children to have a one stop entertainment zone where kids can come in and get moving!
"HOLIDAY MAGIC" is a FREE nightly holiday light show featuring dancing Christmas lights, inflatables
Welcome! We list all of the kid and family-friendly events around the Marietta & Kennesaw to help keep your family busy! You will now have a response when your kids say, "I'm bored!"
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