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

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

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

Concert on the Green - A Juneteenth Celebration Presented by: Tim and Janice Houston - will take place at Logan Farm Park on Saturday, June 21, 2024. The event opens at 5:00 p.m. with live music by Bogey and the Viceroy taking place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. The City of Acworth invites everyone to bring blankets and folding chairs to join for this celebration of freedom and community. Walking tours of Historic Acworth landmarks will READ MORE

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 Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is excited to host the Mother-Son Camp Out at Proctor Landing Park on May 3-4, 2025. This event is open to mothers and their sons, 13 and under. Participants will camp alongside the beautiful Lake Allatoona while learning about camping etiquette, campfire building, knot tying, and a variety of other outdoor activities! There will be outdoor education for the next generation! Registration is required for this event. Please visit www.acworthparksandrec.org to register online.

The North Cobb Rotary Club, City of Acworth, and the Georgia Barbecue Association partner each year to bring you the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival. This event will be held on Friday, May 9 from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 2024 at Logan Farm Park.  All proceeds from this event are distributed amongst several local charities, so everyone come out and help make a difference in your community! This two-day event features a Friday READ MORE

The Special Needs Development Group is in the process of planning the 2024 Horizon Ability Gala, and we would love for you to join us. The Gala will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the Tanyard Creek Overlook (Acworth Community Center) and includes a unique fine dining experience, silent auction, live auction, and jazz ensemble. Proceeds from the Gala go directly to the Horizon League and will help us continue to keep registration costs down and offer quality programs. Within the last several years, READ MORE