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Oct 27, 2026
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Kennesaw Holds Final Input Session on Cobb Parkway Corridor Plan |
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Event Details Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 The City of Kennesaw holds its final public input session for the 2025 Livable Centers Initiative study, covering a half-mile stretch of Cobb Parkway between Watts Drive and Summer Street. Residents can weigh in on safer streets, design standards and future development for the corridor. |
Life in the Cemetery Historical Tour |
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Event Details Date: Friday–Sunday, October 23–25, 2026 Time: Listed tour: 6:00–7:00 p.m. EDT each day Location: Kennesaw City Cemetery, 3000 Cemetery Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144 A guided historical tour shares stories of people buried in the city cemetery. Find ticket information and accessibility notes on the official event page. Official event details → |
Southern Museum's Haunted Spirits Returns October 23 |
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Event Details Date: Friday, October 23, 2026 This 21-and-up fundraiser from the Kennesaw Museum Foundation blends ghost stories, a screening of Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes, and a costume contest. Guided ghost tours run at 8:30 and 9:15 p.m.; 1885 Grill provides food and Reformation Brewery supplies drinks. |
Stay & Play Saturday: LEGOs & Locomotives |
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Event Details Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EDT Location: Southern Museum, 2829 Cherokee Street NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 All ages can visit the PeachLUG free-play LEGO station and museum craft table. Included with regular museum admission. Official event details → |
Forest Bathing at Smith-Gilbert Gardens |
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Event Details Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. EDT Location: Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152 A guided, mindful nature experience for adults ages 18 and older. Preregistration is required; adult admission is $15, with a member discount. Official event details → |
Fall Tree and Shrub Sale at Smith-Gilbert Gardens |
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Event Details Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Stock up on trees and shrubs suited to the local climate at this seasonal sale hosted by Smith-Gilbert Gardens. |
Downtown Kennesaw Candy Crawl |
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Event Details Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 12:00–5:00 p.m. EDT Location: Downtown Kennesaw Trick-or-treat at participating businesses, with carnival games, bounce houses and pumpkin photo opportunities. Participation is free; some activities may cost extra. Official event details → |
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A downtown Kennesaw bakery serving specialty biscuits and breakfast plates, plus lunch, coffee, bakery treats and custom cakes. Editorial selection, not a paid placement. |
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A downtown Kennesaw pizzeria serving Neapolitan-style pizza, Italian appetizers, salads, calzones and desserts. The restaurant also lists pizza truck catering. Editorial selection, not a paid placement. |
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The City of Kennesaw will hold the final public input session for its 2025 Livable Centers Initiative study on Wednesday, October 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, according to the city's event listing.
The study focuses on a half-mile stretch of Cobb Parkway between Watts Drive and Summer Street. It aims to better connect the corridor, Downtown Kennesaw and nearby neighborhoods through safer streets, stronger design standards and future development. Consultant Pond & Company leads the work, funded by an Atlanta Regional Commission grant, and the city says it should finish by October 2027.
Residents who live, work or drive the corridor can share feedback in person. An earlier workshop was held August 12, and more study background is posted at kennesawlci.com.
Check the city's listing for any schedule changes before attending. Read More... |
Searching for restaurants near Kennesaw, GA? You have options for everything from a quick family dinner to a relaxed date night. Start in downtown Kennesaw, where restaurants such as 1885 Grill, Vesuvio Pizzeria Napoletana and Pisano's Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen make it easy to combine a meal with a stroll through the historic district.
For convenience and variety, the Barrett Parkway and Town Center area offers familiar dining choices, including Carrabba's Italian Grill and Provino's. It's a practical option when you're meeting friends or shopping nearby.
If you want to turn dinner into an outing, consider downtown Acworth, Marietta Square or downtown Woodstock. Each offers a different walkable setting with restaurants, shops and places to explore before or after your meal. Choose based on the atmosphere, travel time and menu that fit your plans. Before heading out, confirm restaurant hours, parking, reservations and current menus, especially on weekends or during local events. Read More... |
Looking for the best parks in Kennesaw, GA? This guide matches five local outdoor destinations to the activities they do best. Swift-Cantrell Park stands out for its inclusive playground, paved walking loops, skatepark and seasonal splash pad. Adams Park offers sports courts, fields, playground space and a concrete walking path. For longer walks and bike rides, explore the Kennesaw Trail System. For wooded hiking and historic scenery, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park offers routes for different experience levels. Downtown's Depot Park rounds out the list with a walking trail, open space and a historic depot. Choose the park that matches your group, then check official hours and conditions before heading out. Read More... |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: The General, the steam locomotive seized by Union raiders in the Great Locomotive Chase, is preserved at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in downtown Kennesaw. |