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The 16th annual Acworth Turkey Chase will take place on Saturday, November 23rd. Enjoy an exhilarating 5K run, jog, or walk through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. The City of Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department presents this annual Thanksgiving tradition to benefit the Tackle Hunger Program! For the past ten years, Turkey Chase runners have helped stock local food pantries during the holiday season! Be sure to save the date for this special event.  Participants of all READ MORE

The City of Acworth, along with their partner NorthStar Church is excited to host this year’s Santa’s Arrival!  Santa arrives in Historic Downtown Acworth on  Friday, December 6, 2024.  Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 p.m.  There will be a host of live performances and activities until 8:30 p.m. to help Santa kick off the holiday season. Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night Before Christmas and watch the lighting of the tree READ MORE

Come see Santa in Historic Downtown Acworth! Santa will be celebrating the season at Depot Park on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Families are welcome to stop by, visit, and take pictures. Pictures are free of charge. Make sure to bring your own camera to capture this special moment, as no photographer will be on-site. We hope to see you this holiday season for Christmas in Acworth! Christmas in Acworth is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority.

He's been on the naughty list but he's trying to be nice.  The Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department is excited to host Breakfast with the Grinch at the Acworth Community Center again on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Enjoy breakfast while the Grinch visits each table for photo opportunities and to share Christmas wishes. After breakfast, the Grinch will join us as we create Grinch-themed ornaments and crafts. Space is limited and you must register each person attending or reserve a table for the READ MORE