4 things to do with your family in Cobb this weekend | Aug. 12-14
Cobb residents, enjoy these family-friendly events happening around town this weekend.
Jitterbug Palooza. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Free. Jitterbug Performing Arts. 1125 Concord Road, Smyrna. 678-424-1256. www.jitterbugperformingarts.com.
Bring your little ones to have a little Jitterbug fun at their free Jitterbug Palooza event on Saturday. With face painting, character appearances, demonstrations, dancing, story time and prizes, you won't want to miss this unforgettable full day of fun.
Southeastern Civil War and Antique Firearms Show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. $6 for adults, free for children ages 10 and under. Cobb Civic Center. 528 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta. Contact. www.ngrha.com.
Learn all about Civil War history while perusing antique firearms, relics and books this weekend. The North Georgia Relic Hunters will host their 38th Annual Southeastern Civil War and Antique Firearms Show and Sell at the Cobb Civic Center to showcase artifacts, rare guns and swords, artillery items and more.
Greater Atlanta Coin Show. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. Free. Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center. 500 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 770-772-4359. www.atlcoin.com.
Get out your coin collections, Cobb County, and come on down to the Greater Atlanta Coin Show taking place in Marietta this Sunday. You can trade, buy, sell and browse more coins, bullion, jewelry and collectibles than you can imagine at over 35 tables and booths. If you're new on the block, find out about the history and excitement of numismatics from experts in the field.
Understanding Birth Seminar. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. $55 per person. Cobb Hospital. 3950 Austell Road, Magnolia Room, Austell770-956-7827. www.wellstar.org.
If you're expecting a baby or just thinking about the future, learn all about the journey of childbirth at the "Understanding Birth" seminar this Sunday. You'll find out everything you need to know about the birthing process, including breathing and relaxation techniques, labor and delivery, cesarean section procedures and more.
