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Events

Santa’s Arrival

Acworth Community Center 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA

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

Christmas in Acworth

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 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.

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 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

Christmas in Acworth

Historic Downtown District Acworth, GA, United States

Christmas in Acworth returns on Saturday, December 14 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.

Light Up Main Parade

Historic Downtown District Acworth, GA, United States

Coming Wednesday, December 18, 2024: 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 READ MORE

Acworth Menorah Lighting

Logan Farm Park 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA

The City of Acworth invites everyone to join us for our 12th Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Monday, December 30 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