• Santa’s Arrival ***LOCATION CHANGE***

    Acworth Community Center 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA

    ***Santa’s Arrival has been moved indoors to the Tanyard Creek Overlook at the Acworth Community Center (4361 Cherokee Street) due to forecasted inclement weather.*** The City of Acworth, along with their partner NorthStar Church is excited to host this year’s Santa’s Arrival!  Santa arrives at the Acworth Community Center  on  Friday, December 1, 2023.  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 READ MORE

  • Breakfast with the Grinch

    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 at the Acworth Community Center again on Saturday, December 9, 2023. 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

  • Santa’s Gonna Ringa-Ding-Ding

    Santa’s Gonna Ringa-Ding-Ding

    Fancy a phone call from the big guy in red? We're collecting requests to send to Santa himself so your little ones can speak to the North Pole directly! Santa will be calling Acworth on the following dates: Tuesday, December 12 and Wednesday, December 13 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Register for free here!

  • Acworth Menorah Lighting

    Logan Farm Park 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA

    The City of Acworth invites everyone to join us for our 11th Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Logan Farm Park.  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 single-days-worth of oil found in READ MORE

  • Santa’s Gonna Ringa-Ding-Ding

    Santa’s Gonna Ringa-Ding-Ding

    Fancy a phone call from the big guy in red? We're collecting requests to send to Santa himself so your little ones can speak to the North Pole directly! Santa will be calling Acworth on the following dates: Tuesday, December 12 and Wednesday, December 13 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Register for free here!

  • Lake Acworth Clean-Up

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

    Help keep Lake Acworth beautiful! Acworth Power and Public Works' Stormwater Division is partnering with Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department to host a Lake Acworth Clean-Up on Saturday, March 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Cauble Park. Interested volunteers are encouraged to RSVP to Luke McTaggart at lmctaggart@acworth-ga.gov. Volunteers are asked to bring kayaks and canoes if they have them. However, Appalachian Outfitters has kindly donated kayaks for volunteers to use if they do not have them. See our Facebook event, READ MORE

  • Concert on the Green: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

    Logan Farm Park 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA

    Concert on the Green: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month returns to Logan Farm Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024! Come out for great food and fantastic music while dancing the night away. The gates will open at 5 p.m. and the concert will begin at 6 p.m. Bring your family, friends and neighbors as Acworth celebrates its community and culture at Logan Farm Park. For more information on this event, please visit www.acworthparksandrec.org or call 770-917-1234. If you would like to be a Sponsor or Vendor, please READ MORE

  • The Great Lake Allatoona Clean Up

    The Great Lake Allatoona Clean Up is hosted by the Lake Allatoona Association. For more information on how to get involved, please visit https://lakeallatoonaassoc.com/.

  • Taste of Acworth

    Historic Downtown District Acworth, GA, United States

    The Taste of Acworth is an annual event that will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The City of Acworth partners with the Acworth Business Association and JRM Management to host this event on Main Street in Downtown Acworth. This event benefits numerous local schools and charities in our community. Approximately 18,000 visitors taste their way through this collection of delicacies every year and it is expected to evolve tremendously! There are over 150 booths from local restaurants READ MORE

  • Halloween JamBOOree: Presented by Folklore Haunted House

    Logan Farm Park 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA

    Acworth Halloween JamBOOree: Presented by Folklore Haunted House will be on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the large field in front of the playground. Come out to Logan Farm Park (4405 Cherokee Street) for a spooky good time! There will be games, rides, food, music, and lots of fun! Get the whole family dressed up, as there will also be a costume contest for the kids! The Halloween JamBOOree will have a costume contest at 5:00 PM, and will be READ MORE