4 things to do in Cobb this weekend

With summer in full swing, you'll want to spend extra time with the family and find a few ways to keep them entertained and educated while on their break from school. Luckily, Cobb will host a few interesting events this weekend −  from comedy to something for history buffs  −  there are happenings with a little meaning to ever type of Cobber. Don't miss out on experiencing these community-rich events with the people you love.

Here's the event lineup for Cobb:

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Free Movie: The Greatest Showman. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, June 22. Free. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. 5239 Floyd Road SW, Mableton. 770-819-7765. www.mablehouse.org..

Join your community for a free movie at the Mable House this Friday. The gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie "The Greatest Showman" will begin at dusk. Don't forget the popcorn.

Summer Days at the KSU Museum of History and Holocaust Education. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, June 22. Free. KSU Museum of History and Holocaust Education. 3333 Busbee Drive NW, Kennesaw. 470-578-2083. www.historymuseum.kennesaw.edu.

Learn about the Holocaust with guided tours, special exhibits and on-site educators at this informative and important event at KSU.

An Evening with Bill Maher. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 23. Ticket prices vary. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-916-2800. www.cobbenergycentre.com.

With 34 Emmy nominations, you're sure to enjoy an evening with Bill Maher at the Cobb Energy Centre this Saturday.

Artillery Demonstrations at Kennesaw Mountain

Credit: Courtesy of National Park Service

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Credit: Courtesy of National Park Service

Artillery Demonstrations at Kennesaw Mountain. Times available throughout the day, Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24. Free. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw. 770-427-4686. www.nps.gov.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park will host artillery demonstrations throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday with cannon firings and demonstrations.