After the long, cold winter months, everyone looks forward to the coming of spring. Venture out of your hibernation and head to these Cobb County events in March that will keep you hopping.
Marietta
2016 Model Train Show. Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12 - 13. $10 for adults, kids 12 and under get in free. Cobb Galleria Center, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.themodeltrainshow.com. Whether you're a train enthusiast, model train builder or just looking for something out of the ordinary, the Model Train Show offers over 250 vendor tables, model train club display layouts, door prizes, raffles and even a kid's area.
North East Cobb Community Egg Drop. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 26. Free, but $7 for unlimited rides in Kid's Zones. Sprayberry High School, 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. www.communityeggdrop.com. Give your children an Easter they'll remember by taking them to the North East Cobb Community Egg Drop. At 1:30 p.m., a helicopter will drop 50,000 eggs filled with double the candy on to the football field. Toddlers hunt at 11:30 a.m., kids ages 4 to 7 hunt at 1:45 p.m. and kids ages 8 to 10 take to the hunting field at 3:30 p.m. This year's egg drop will also include face painting, bouncy houses, inflatable slides and even a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Acworth
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue "Flea" Market. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weekends through March 5. Free. Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue, 4427 Acworth Industrial Drive, Acworth. www.mostlymutts.org. Support your local animals in need by shopping at the 8th Annual Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue "Flea" Market. Find amazing deals on home decor, office supplies, electronics, pet supplies, antiques and furniture, and feel great knowing that all the proceeds go to help this volunteer-based shelter that works to rescue animals from euthanization.
Smyrna
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. March 19. $5 presale per family, $10 at the gate. Tolleson Park, 3515 McCauley Road, Smyrna. www.smyrnacity.com. What's better than hunting for Easter eggs on Sunday morning? Hunting for them at night! Don't worry about not finding any treasures; kids ages 10 and under can bring their flashlights to illuminate all the eggs and candy in the dark. Ages 5-and-under hunt starts at 7:30 p.m. while kids 6 to 10 start at 8 p.m. Truly an Easter to remember.
St. Patrick's Day Festival at the Market Village. Thurs. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 17 and 19. Tickets $5 per day. Atkins Park, 2840 Atlanta Road S.E., Smyrna. www.smyrnastpattys.com. Do you have an Irish heritage? Come celebrate Ireland this March with the 14th Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival in Smyrna. You can watch Mayor Bacon turn the fountain green, see locals compete in the redhead contest and enjoy your favorite Irish brew all while listening to amazing live music. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Kennesaw
Touch-A-Truck. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12. Free. Depot Park, 2828 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. www.kennesaw-ga.gov. Have you ever wanted to get a close-up view of construction vehicles, large trucks, specialty machines and public safety equipment? On March 12th, Kennesaw will host a Touch-A-Truck day that will allow you and your kiddos to climb inside one of these giant trucks, ask questions of vehicle operators and see transportation exhibits.
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