Get ready for holiday bliss, Cobb County, because you'll find fun and festive activities all around town this weekend. Check out these events:
Shoppe Artisan Holiday Market. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 through 11. $10 for adults, free for children ages 12 and under. Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta. 770-559-0293. www.shoppeartisan.com.
Pick up a few of those remaining gifts for your family and friends this weekend at the Shoppe Artisan Holiday Market taking place at the Cobb Galleria. You'll find the most unique and outstanding arts and crafts at this three day event, which features works and handicrafts from local and regional artisans.
Christmas at Piedmont Church. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10. Free. Piedmont Church. 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta. 770-423-1330. www.travelcobb.org.
Give your children a true holiday celebration at the Christmas at Piedmont Church event happening in Marietta. With free photos with Santa, free rides on the 50 foot Snow Tube, a petting zoo, arts and crafts show, s'mores and more, there's a little something for everyone at this two day event.
Sleighbells on the Square 5K/1K/Tot Trot. 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. $30 per racer, free to watch. Downtown Marietta Square. 10 East Park Square, Marietta. 678-903-0022. www.active.com.
Get a jumpstart on your fitness goals before all the holiday feasting by running in the Sleighbells on the Square 5K in Downtown Marietta this Saturday. Proceeds benefit the Children's Emergency Fund at this Peachtree Qualifier, and participants will receive a commemorative long-sleeve tee. If you're not quite ready to run the whole 5K, you can also take part in the 1K or Tot Trot with your little ones.
Breakfast with Santa. 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. $8 per person, free for children ages 2 and under. Ben Robertson Community Center. 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. 770-422-9714. www.travelcobb.org.
Kids will get a real treat this Saturday with a breakfast that they'll always remember. Hosted by the Kennesaw-Acworth Optimist Club, the Breakfast with Santa event will allow your children to enjoy a full, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with the big guy himself.
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