Get ready, families of Marietta & Kennesaw! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Marietta & Kennesaw is just around the corner.
We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Cobb or Marietta? Fun back-to-school events in Kennesaw & Marietta? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Kennesaw & Marietta?
We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here:
School calendars for Marietta & Kennesaw
First day for Cobb Schools: August 1, 2024 | First day for Marietta City Schools: August 1, 2024 |
Back to school events in Marietta & Kennesaw
It's that time of year, the time when we're all thinking about sending the kids back to school.
While for some parents it's a time to think about the great things the school year will bring, for others it's worrisome because they don't know how they'll afford the resources their children need.
That's where amazing community partners step in! Whether its backpacks, food, or discounted items... see below for a list of upcoming #BacktoSchool resources that are here to help. (We've also included some FUN activities for the entire family!)
July 6
- Open House @ Bach to Rock East Marietta
July 13
- Back 2 School Jam @ Kennesaw Recreation Center
- Back-to-School Cobb Community Event @ Fair Oaks Recreation Center
- AVERY’S 2nd ANNUAL BACK 2 SCHOOL PARTY @ Kennesaw Recreation Center
July 18
- Pack the Bus Back-to-School Drive@ Marietta High School
July 20
- "Backing the Need" Backpack & School Supply Drive @ Cobb County Civic Center
- Back-to-School Bash @ Town Center at Cobb
- Back to School Blast! @ St Paul United Methodist Church
- ASA Cares Back to School Giveaway @ Atlanta Cares Communities East Cobb
- GA Medicaid | Franklin Gateway Back to School @ @ Franklin Gateway
July 21
- Foster Care Fundraiser School Supply Drive and School Clothing Drive @ Keller Williams Signature Partners
- GA Medicaid Back to School Blast Off @ Dave & Buster's
- Keep Cobb Beautiful Recycling & Kids Care Backpack Drive @ J R Miller Park
July 24
- Chalk the Walk @ Cheatham Hill Elementary
July 27
- Back to School Event/Grand Opening @ KnownRoyal "The Braid Place"
- Epic Back to School Party @ Schoolhouse Brewing
- 50% off Back to School Sale @ City Thrift
July 28
- 2nd Annual Back to School Giveaway by Cece's Helping Hands @ Laural Park - Small Pavilion
August 2
- Summer Foamalicious Party@ Avenue West Cobb
August 3
- Fall Open House Party @ DWMA Ballet Academy
August 4
- Back to School Bash @ Grace-Marietta
Know of a community back-to-school event in Marietta or Kennesaw we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Marietta-Kennesaw calendar now!
Back to school haircuts in Marietta-Kennesaw
Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are a few stylists in Kennesaw-Marietta offering back to school haircut specials!
Pigtails & Crewcuts | We love our community and your school needs your support. This is why we partner with local schools to encourage you to support their PTA. Typically a PTA membership is $10 and with just 2 visits in one year you will recover that cost. Most PTAs have a digital card now - simply take a photo of your receipt, show us the receipt and we will note your account. Win/Win/Win all around!
Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Marietta-Kennesaw? Email stephanief@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!
Back to school shopping in Marietta & Kennesaw
There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorite places for shopping for school supplies and clothes (plus a few bonuses) in Marietta & Kennesaw that are locally owned:
- All 4 Kids Consignment Sale | August 15 - 17 @ Jim R Miller Park
- Rhea Lana's Upscale Resale Event is Here! | July 28 - August 3 @ Town Center at Cobb
Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email stephanief@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added!
More tips to make this school year in Marietta & Kennesaw a great one:
Free Back-to-School Printables to Celebrate that First Day
5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great
Do you know of other events for back to school? Or perhaps other kid-friendly events that need to be shared with the community? Let us help you reach 6K locals, share them submitting them or emailing stephanief@macaronikid.com.
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