parks-recreation-event

Name: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Start: 2026-01-19T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-19T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Acworth Community Center

December 2025
December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Christmas in Acworth – Santa

Historic Downtown District Acworth, GA, United States

Come see Santa in Historic Downtown Acworth! Santa will be celebrating the season at Depot Park on Saturday, December 6. 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.
December 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Breakfast with the Grinch Presented by JD’s Bar-B-Que

Acworth Community Center 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA

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 Presented by JD's Bar-B-Que at the Acworth Community Center again on Saturday, December 13, 2025. 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 READ MORE
December 13 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Christmas in Acworth

Historic Downtown District Acworth, GA, United States

Christmas in Acworth returns on Saturday, December 13 and although Santa will not be present for photos, you can bring your loved ones for free horse and carriage rides through Historic Downtown Acworth from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Make it a date and enjoy all of the festive charm that Historic Downtown Acworth has to offer this holiday season! Christmas in Acworth is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority.
December 16 @ 6:00 pm

Acworth Menorah Lighting

Logan Farm Park 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA

The City of Acworth invites everyone to join us for our 13th Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Doyal Hill Park and the Acworth Rosenwald School. Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center will officiate the lighting with Mayor Tommy Allegood. The eight day Jewish holiday commemorates the Jewish Maccabees' military victory over Syrian-Greek oppression more than 2,000 years ago. During Chanukah, Jews across the world celebrate the miracle of light that burned for eight days out of a READ MORE
December 17 @ 6:00 pm

Light Up Main Parade

Cauble Park 4425 Beach St, Acworth, GA, United States

Coming Wednesday, December 17: Join Acworth for its annual Light Up Main Golf Cart Parade! Participation is free, but registration is required to join the parade line-up. It's time to bust out the garland, lights, and tinsel to make your golf cart as festive as it can get. The parade has a fantastic downtown route zooming through neighborhoods to spread holiday cheer! Tell your friends and neighbors to line the streets. This year is an evening event and will begin at 6:00 p.m., so make READ MORE
January 2026
January 19, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Acworth Community Center 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA +1 more

Turn a day off into a day on in Acworth! The Acworth MLK Celebration and Day of Service will be held Monday, January 19, 2026. Everyone is invited to join the City for a light welcome breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Roberts School Community and Education Center. Following the welcome breakfast, the Unity Walk will begin at 9:15 a.m. and leave from the Roberts School and finish at the Acworth Community Center. A program honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will READ MORE

December 2025

January 2026