It's the weekend before the Fourth of July, and while you wait for fireworks you can find plenty to do to keep your family entertained throughout Cobb County.
Here's just a sampling of the events lineup headed your way over the next few days. You'll find everything from musical performances to racing; just make sure to pack an umbrella with all the unpredictable weather.
Take a look at this list of top picks for the weekend:
Credit: Kennesaw State Facebook event page
Credit: Kennesaw State Facebook event page
Star-Spangled Spectacular at KSU. 5 p.m. Saturday, June 30. Free. Fifth Third Bank Stadium. 3200 George Busbee Parkway NW, Kennesaw. 470-578-6000. www.starspangled.kennesaw.edu.
Enjoy a patriotic concert, performances by the KSU Big Band and KSU Summer Orchestra, Family Fun Festival and fireworks at Kennesaw State University.
Fast and Furry 5K. 8 a.m. Saturday, June 30. $25-$30 per racer. Cobb County Animal Control. 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. 770-633-5511. www.raceroster.com.
Race to the finish line with Rover this Saturday in the Fast and Furry 5K. Proceeds benefit the Cobb Animal Shelter.
Lobster Sunday at SOHO. 5:30-10 p.m. Sunday, July 1. $30 per person. SOHO Restaurant. 4300 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 107, Atlanta. 770-801-0069. www.sohoatlanta.com.
Make Sunday your official Lobster night at SOHO. They'll offer their All-American Lobster Boil all evening long, which includes Maine lobster, Andouille sausage, corn on the cob and bliss potatoes.
Independence Day Wine Tasting Blast. 6-9 p.m. June 30. Free, reservations recommended. The Gifted Ferret. 1910 Eagle Drive, Woodstock. 770-693-5889. www.culinarylocal.com.
Sample a minimum of 5 different artisan and boutique wines at The Gifted Ferret during their special Independence Day Wine Tasting Blast event.
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