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Oct 27, 2026
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Source: National Weather Service forecast for Kennesaw, GA. Checked Oct. 26, 2026 (forecast updated 4:11 p.m. EDT). Monday, Nov. 2 is not yet listed. Forecasts can change, so check the link before heading out. |
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Sensory Friendly Afternoon at the Southern Museum |
 Photo: Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History (southernmuseum.org) |
Event Details Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Time: 2:00–5:00 p.m. EDT Location: Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee Street NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 Admission: Included with general admission ($10 adults, $5 children 3–17); free for members The museum becomes a sensory-friendly space for visitors with autism, sensory processing issues or special needs, who can explore at their own pace. Story times are at 3 and 4 p.m., with this month's theme, "I've Been Working on the Railroad." Official event details |
Mommy & Me: Pumpkin Party at the Southern Museum |
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Event Details Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EDT Location: Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee Street NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 Admission: Included with museum admission; free for members. Registration is not required. Designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, this themed morning has discovery and art tables, short classes at 10, 11 and 12 with story time and movement activities, and free play. Families are invited to wear costumes. Official event details |
Halloween Outdoor Movie Series at Depot Park |
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Event Details Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 Time: 5:30–10:00 p.m. EDT. Monsters University (PG) at 5:30 p.m.; The Mummy (PG-13) at 8:00 p.m. Location: United Bankshares Amphitheater at Depot Park, 2828 Cherokee Street NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 Bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks for a double feature under the stars. Outside food and drinks are welcome; high-backed chairs, umbrellas, tents and pop-up canopies are not allowed, and glass containers are not permitted at Depot Park. The city's page lists no admission. Official event details |
Nightmare on Main 5K in Downtown Kennesaw |
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Event Details Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: One-mile fun run 7:30 a.m.; 5K 8:00 a.m.; Tot Trot 8:55 a.m.; awards 9:15 a.m. EDT Location: Starts at Kennesaw First Baptist Church, Main Street, Downtown Kennesaw Fee: $35 per race; register online at kennesawgrandprix.com The Nightmare on Main 5K is part of the Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series, on a mostly flat, fast asphalt course through downtown. The race-day schedule includes a one-mile fun run and a Tot Trot. Official event details |
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Editorial Pick. A New York-style pizzeria known for its 30-inch pizza and Carnivore Challenge, with stromboli, calzones, subs, wings, salads and desserts. Editorial selection, not a paid placement. The photo is a stock image and does not show a menu item from this restaurant. |
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Editorial Pick. A New York-style pizzeria known for its 30-inch pizza and Carnivore Challenge, with stromboli, calzones, subs, wings, salads and desserts. Editorial selection, not a paid placement. Photo is a stock image and does not show a menu item from this restaurant. |
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Looking for restaurants in downtown Kennesaw? Start with the meal you want. Honeysuckle Biscuits & Bakery, at 2825 South Main Street, serves biscuits, breakfast plates and bakery treats. Its posted hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, but confirm before visiting.
For a casual lunch, Main Street Eats at 2844 South Main Street offers burgers and other comfort food, including a plant-based burger. Vesuvio Pizzeria Napoletana, at 2893 North Main Street, focuses on Neapolitan-style pizza, plus salads, appetizers and desserts. Its current menu is the best place to choose ahead.
For a longer sit-down meal, 1885 Grill at 2840 South Main Street posts lunch, dinner and brunch menus and offers preferred seating by phone. These are four different starting points, not a ranking. Check each restaurant's current hours, menu and seating, then use the downtown directory or city parking map to plan your arrival. Read More... |
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park offers more than a summit view. Begin at the visitor center, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, to understand the 1864 Atlanta Campaign through exhibits before choosing a route. The National Park Service lists visitor center hours as 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
For a mountain walk, the official trail map lists the visitor-center-to-summit west trail at one mile each way. Other routes reach Pigeon Hill and Cheatham Hill. Stay on marked trails, carry water and allow time for the return. Dogs may use trails on a handheld leash no longer than six feet.
The mountaintop road is closed to personal vehicles. The park offers a free shuttle, subject to its current schedule. Its fee page lists a $5 daily vehicle pass, and parking lots have posted closing hours. Check current conditions before leaving home. Read More... |
Kennesaw's Senior Pop Up Wednesdays program is offering a Fall Candle Making Class on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ben Robertson Community Center.
The city says participants will make two candles in 11-ounce containers using plant-based vegan soy wax, wicks and natural essential oils. Lessons are included as part of the hands-on activity.
The workshop offers local seniors a creative midweek outing and an opportunity to connect with neighbors while learning about candle making.
The community center is located at 2753 Watts Drive in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Residents interested in attending should check the City of Kennesaw's official event listing for any updates and confirm registration requirements, fees, availability and accommodations before arriving.
The class is part of the city's broader senior programming, which also includes recurring social and recreational activities at the community center. Read More... |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: The Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, now held each fall at the United Bankshares Amphitheater at Depot Park in downtown Kennesaw, grew from a small 2000 blues-and-barbecue cook-off into a KCBS-sanctioned barbecue championship. |