Celebrate your community by filling your weekend with a few of these kid-approved happenings in Cobb.
There’s a slew of things to do in Cobb this weekend, especially if you’re celebrating Father’s Day.
Whether dad loves history or enjoys a good rodeo, take him to one of these events this weekend in Cobb:
Credit: File photos
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Cobb County Rodeo. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 15-16. $15 for adults, $12 for children. Jim R. Miller Park. 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. 770-866-5874. www.cobbcountyrodeo.com.
Experience the thrill of the Cobb County Rodeo this weekend with trick riders, rodeo clowns, bull riding, steer wrestling, bareback riding, roping and barrel racing.
50th Annual Battle of Atlanta World Karate Championships. 11 a.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday, June 15-16. Ticket prices vary. Renaissance Waverly Hotel & Conference Center. 2450 Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta. 270-498-5165. www.thebattleofatlanta.com.
See some of the best martial arts in the world at this renown championship event. Competitions and demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend.
Pop-In for Family Fun: Red, White and Blue. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16. $5 per person, $20 family cap. Marietta Museum of History. 1 Depot St., Marietta. 770-794-5710. www.mariettahistory.org.
Pop in to the Marietta Museum of History this Saturday for a patriotic Pop-In for Family Fun day. Kids will enjoy themed activities and crafts related to the nation's history.
15th Annual NAACP Junteenth Celebration Weekend. 7-11 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 3-7 p.m. Sunday, June 15-17. Free. Historic Marietta Square. 50 North Park Square, Marietta. 770-425-5757. www.cobbnaacp.org.
Celebrate Juneteeth this weekend at the Historic Marietta Square. Along with live entertainment, families can enjoy live music, spoken word, moonwalks, food vendors, a health fair dancing and more.
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