It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Cobb this weekend.
Check out these amazing, family-friendly events taking place all around town.
Santa's Arrival in Acworth. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Free. The Acworth Depot, Downtown Acworth. 770-917-1234. www.acworth.org.
Start the holiday season off right by celebrating the arrival of Santa. He's coming to Acworth this Friday and will be joined by streets filled with elves, puppet shows, train rides, face painting, hot chocolate and even a live nativity. Don't forget to bring your camera to get a picture with Santa.
Powder Springs tree lighting. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Free. North Town Square, Powder Springs. 770-943-1666. www.cityofpowdersprings.org.
Join Powder Springs residents for their annual tree lighting, which takes place this Friday at the Town Square. Along with the stunning light display, visitors will also get a chance to take part in caroling, making crafts, sitting on Santa's lap and more.
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A Day With Santa. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Free. Downtown Kennesaw. At Cherokee St. and Main St. , Kennesaw. 770-422-9714. www.adaywithsanta.com.
Santa arrives in Downtown Kennesaw on Saturday, and will bring a whole day of family fun with him. There will be marching bands, vintage cars, snow tubing and inflatables, live entertainment and a full holiday market to shop from.
The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour. Call for tour times, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4. $30 for the day tour, $25 for the candlelight tour, $35 for the combined tour. Historic Marietta Square, Marietta. 770-429-1115. www.mariettapilgrimage.com.
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If you love decorating for the holidays, don't miss the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Tour happening this weekend. You'll enjoy a guided tour through six beautifully decorated homes located inside of the Kennesaw Avenue district, and you might just come away with a few ideas for your own home.
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