Things to Do

Youth & Teen Sports

Youth & Teen Sports

Depending on the season, young people can join a baseball, football, softball or soccer team right here in Kennesaw.  Recreational and competitive league sports are popular and lots of fun.  League play is organized and directed by private, non-profit athletic associations. 

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Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Smith-Gilbert Gardens

  Smith-Gilbert Gardens is a 16-acre public garden consisting of a woodland walk, a dwarf conifer display garden, a sunny rose garden, a perennial border, a rock garden, and a pond and waterfall garden. it is a true botanical garden with over 3,000 varieties of plants, shrubs, and trees, accented by 30 pieces of contemporary sculpture which serve as interesting focal points to Nature's beauty.

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Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

There is a wealth of fun, engaging and educational things to do in Kennesaw. The City takes great pride in being a community that protects and manages its historical and cultural resources for future generations.  The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is a member of the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program and showcases a series of traveling exhibits in addition to the everyday displays and programs. 

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Attend Special Events

Attend Special Events

Kennesaw is well known as the premier host of special events in the area.  The spring Big Shanty Arts & Crafts Festival attracts crowds of more than 50,000.  The Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival is a showcase for pro and amateur cooks alike.  And Santa pays an annual visit in the Santa Parade each December.  And those events are just for starters!

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Youth & Teen Sports

Youth & Teen Sports

Depending on the season, young people can join a baseball, football, softball or soccer team right here in Kennesaw.  Recreational and competitive league sports are popular and lots of fun.  League play is organized and directed by private, non-profit athletic associations. 

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Enjoy Parks and Green Spaces

Enjoy Parks and Green Spaces

The City maintains an extensive series of parks and green spaces.  The largest park at 42 acres is Swift-Cantrell, featuring playgrounds, trails, pavilions, a dog park, and open areas for passive recreation.  Adams Park offers ballfields, batting cages, concessions and tennis courts.  The Ben Robertson Community Center provides banquet and classroom facilities, can accomodate groups as large as 250 guests, and has more intimate settings for smaller groups.

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Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Smith-Gilbert Gardens

  Smith-Gilbert Gardens is a 16-acre public garden consisting of a woodland walk, a dwarf conifer display garden, a sunny rose garden, a perennial border, a rock garden, and a pond and waterfall garden. it is a true botanical garden with over 3,000 varieties of plants, shrubs, and trees, accented by 30 pieces of contemporary sculpture which serve as interesting focal points to Nature's beauty.

More...
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

There is a wealth of fun, engaging and educational things to do in Kennesaw. The City takes great pride in being a community that protects and manages its historical and cultural resources for future generations.  The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is a member of the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program and showcases a series of traveling exhibits in addition to the everyday displays and programs. 

More...
Enjoy Parks and Green Spaces

Enjoy Parks and Green Spaces

The City maintains an extensive series of parks and green spaces.  The largest park at 42 acres is Swift-Cantrell, featuring playgrounds, trails, pavilions, a dog park, and open areas for passive recreation.  Adams Park offers ballfields, batting cages, concessions and tennis courts.  The Ben Robertson Community Center provides banquet and classroom facilities, can accomodate groups as large as 250 guests, and has more intimate settings for smaller groups.

More...
Attend Special Events

Attend Special Events

Kennesaw is well known as the premier host of special events in the area.  The spring Big Shanty Arts & Crafts Festival attracts crowds of more than 50,000.  The Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival is a showcase for pro and amateur cooks alike.  And Santa pays an annual visit in the Santa Parade each December.  And those events are just for starters!

More...
Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Smith-Gilbert Gardens

  Smith-Gilbert Gardens is a 16-acre public garden consisting of a woodland walk, a dwarf conifer display garden, a sunny rose garden, a perennial border, a rock garden, and a pond and waterfall garden. it is a true botanical garden with over 3,000 varieties of plants, shrubs, and trees, accented by 30 pieces of contemporary sculpture which serve as interesting focal points to Nature's beauty.

More...
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

There is a wealth of fun, engaging and educational things to do in Kennesaw. The City takes great pride in being a community that protects and manages its historical and cultural resources for future generations.  The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is a member of the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program and showcases a series of traveling exhibits in addition to the everyday displays and programs. 

More...
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Residents know Kennesaw as a great place to live, learn, work and play. The city’s combination of small town charm, a great location in northern Cobb County, and plenty of parks, green spaces and cultural facilities, offers an outstanding quality of life.

Visit Smith-Gilbert Gardens and take a leisurely stroll through verdant plants, flowers, and original sculptures. Or learn about city and Civil War history at the Southern Museum.  Take a picnic lunch to Swift-Cantrell Park, and don't forget to let Fido run in the dog park.  And enjoy a variety of events, sports, programs and classes offered by Parks & Recreation. 

It's all right here in Kennesaw.  Enjoy!

Things to Do Calendar

Sat Jun 02, 2012 @ 6:00PM -
Outdoor Movie Series: Disney's The Muppets (Rated PG)
Tue Jun 12, 2012 @ 2:00PM - 07:00PM
Summer Heroes: Community Blood Drive
Thu Jun 21, 2012 @ 6:00PM - 08:00PM
Go Skateboarding Day
Sat Jun 30, 2012 @ 3:00PM - 05:00PM
Riot of Color Juried Art Show
Tue Jul 03, 2012 @ 6:00PM - 11:00PM
Salute to America
Mon Jul 23, 2012 @ 9:00AM -
65th GA Battlefield Flag Unveiling
Fri Jul 27, 2012 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM
Kennesaw Sports Spectacular
Sat Aug 11, 2012 @10:00AM - 01:00PM
Program Palooza
Fri Aug 24, 2012 @ 6:00PM - 11:00PM
Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival
Sat Aug 25, 2012 @10:00AM - 10:00PM
Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival