Get out there and enjoy Labor Day weekend in Cobb with these community-oriented events and activities going on around town.
30th Annual Marietta Art in the Park. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 3 through 5. Free. Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square. 50 North Park Square, Marietta. 404-966-8497. www.artparkmarietta.com.
Celebrate local and national artists at the 30th Annual Marietta Art in the Park event happening this weekend. Check out the well known Painted Pots, shop at the artist market and enjoy artwork on display from over 175 artists, including pottery, paintings, woodworking, jewelry, photography, sculptures and more. Children will enjoy the "make and take" area where they can create their own artistic treasure.
Noshfest. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5. For admission, bring two canned goods per family. Tasting tickets start at $1. Temple Kol Emeth. 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta. longoodman@hotmail.com. www.noshfest.com.
At this community-centered event in East Cobb, you'll enjoy eating a wide range of delicious foods from local restaurants, listening to live music and connecting with the community at Temple Kol Emeth. Kids will love the children's games and bouncing in the inflatables.
Civil War Day. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. Free with paid admission. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. 2829 Cherokee St. NW, Kennesaw. 770-427-2117.
Experience Civil War history like never before at Civil War Day happening on Saturday in Kennesaw. Dress up in a Civil War uniform to see just how heavy they were for soldiers, try to write your own war letters using calligraphy and take an up-close look at locomotives at this interactive event.
Holy Smoke Festival. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5. Free. The Fields at Johnson Ferry. 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 770-973-6561. www.johnsonferry.org.
If you're looking for an all-day event perfect for the whole family, the Holy Smoke Festival has you covered. You and your family will get a chance to experience delicious food provided by Williamson Brothers BBQ, have fun on bouncy houses and inflatables, see a car show, shop from vendors, run in a 5K, take part in a silent auction and even watch a demonstration by Silver Wings Skydive.
