Cobb residents, celebrate your community this weekend with events designed to inspire and entertain.
33rd Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show and Outdoor Living Expo. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 through 11. $10 per person, free for seniors and children ages 12 and under. Cobb Galleria Centre. Two Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta. 678-822-9806. www.atlantahomeshow.com.
If you're thinking about upgrading your home or improving your landscaping, don't make any changes until you attend the Fall Atlanta Home Show and Outdoor Living Expo happening this weekend in Cobb. You'll get a chance to peruse over 300 exhibitors with the latest flooring, roofing, siding, windows, HVAC, lawn care, gutters, shutters, grills and more.
2016 Taste of Kennesaw. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10. Free with tasting samples starting at $1. Downtown Kennesaw. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-423-1330. www.kennesawbusiness.org.
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Bring the whole family to Downtown Kennesaw on Saturday to sample delicious treats from over 30 local restaurants around Cobb County. Tastings start at $1 and include favorites like Big Shanty BBQ, Copeland's of New Orleans, Bruster's Ice Cream, Jet's Pizza, Newk's Eatery and California Dreaming. Along with the fabulous fare, enjoy live music, a Kids Zone and giant TVs to enjoy the Ultimate Tailgating Experience.
Field of Flags at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 10. Free. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw. 770-427-4686. www.events.accessatlanta.com.
On this important weekend, honor the people who lost their lives on 9/11 with a Field of Flags memorial service in Kennesaw. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Marietta, around 3000 American flags will blanket the lawns from Grace Community Church to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
2016 Atlanta Smooth Music Festival. 1:30-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10. Tickets starting at $26. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. 770-919-8590. www.smoothjazzgrooves.com.
If you enjoy listening to smooth jazz, join other music lovers at the Atlanta Smooth Music Festival happening on Mableton this Saturday. Bring your own picnic to this outdoor event, which will feature jazz greats like Warren Hill, Chieli Minucci, Jazmin Ghent, Greg Chambers, Steve Oliver, Lin Rountree, Lebron, Nicholas Cole and Special EFX.
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