Events
ACWORTH DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
The Acworth Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Dallas Landing Park. Come cheer on the City of Acworth Team during the Mayors Cup at 9:00 a.m.! More information on this event can be found at www.acworthparksandrec.org. Dragon Boating is an up-and-coming sport. Many communities hold dragon boat races as a different means to benefit charitable organizations within the community. These festivals are fun-filled days for all ages featuring corporate and community teams racing in 46-foot long ornamental dragon boats. To learn more about this sport or to get involved, please visit www.acworthdragonboatfest.com
ACWORTH SPRING TOWN HALL
Please join Mayor Tommy Allegood at the Tanyard Creek Overlook in the Acworth Community Center on Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. for the Acworth Spring Town Hall to learn about upcoming and ongoing city projects. This event also allows the Acworth community to learn more about the city by engaging with department leaders who will be onsite to discuss the roles their department plays within the city team.
SMOKE ON THE LAKE
The North Cobb Rotary Club, City of Acworth, and the Georgia Barbecue Association partner each year to bring you the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival. This event will be held on Friday, May 10 from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 2024 at Logan Farm Park. All proceeds from this event are distributed amongst several local charities, so everyone come out and help make a difference in your community! This two-day event features a Friday night concert under the stars and a BBQ competition on Saturday! Teams from all over the Southeast compete in professional and amateur divisions to see who will take home the title. For a small fee, you can taste your way through some of the best BBQ in the Southeast! Parking will not be available at the park so please park downtown. For more information on this event, please visit www.smokeonthelake.org.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
The ceremony to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country will be held on Saturday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m. in Cauble Park at Patriots Point. Veterans and current servicemen will pay tribute to brave men and women who have fought and died for our nation. Engraved pavers dedicated to those who have served in our armed forces that have been purchased since the previous Veterans Day will be presented at the event.
ACWORTH FARMERS MARKET
The 2024 Historic Downtown Acworth Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday mornings between April 5 and October 25 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The market is located in the Logan Farm Park Expansion, located at 4405 Cherokee Street in Acworth. Market customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia-grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh-baked bread, pies, cakes, honey, and jams to choose from each week. This year’s market will be bigger and better than previous years and shoppers won’t believe the selection of homegrown goodies! The Acworth Farmer’s Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority.
Community Classes
BSD Taekwon-Do
This is a traditional Taekwon-Do class for adults. Students will learn balance, focus, self-control, and grow their confidence. Traditional skills are designed to promote health, lower stress levels, and develop the whole body without the use of weapons. Come kick, punch, and destress with us so that you can become your best. Saturday mornings 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. At the Acworth Community Center.Www.acworthparksandrecreation.org
BUILD Yoga
Join Marlo from Backbends and Brews in this great fitness class! BUILD is a very dynamic class using yoga postures, plyometrics, hand weights, and calisthenics to BUILD strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. Marlo donates 20% of class fees to charity! Classes are held on Wednesdays from 9:05 a.m. To 9:50 a.m. Monthly and drop-in rates are available. Www.acworthparksandrecreation.org
Bend & Breathe Yoga
Join Marlo for a yoga class that targets your deep connective tissues, like your fascia, ligaments, joints, and bones. It’s slower and more meditative, giving you space to turn inward and tune into both your mind and the physical sensations of your body. Marlo donates 20% of class fees to charity! Classes are held on Wednesdays from 8:15 a.m. To 9:00 a.m. Monthly and drop-in rates are available. Www.acworthparksandrecreation.org
Pickleball Lessons
Learn to play America’s fastest growing game with a one hour lesson here at the Acworth Community Center! Times and prices vary so check out www.acworthparksandrec.org to schedule your time! All levels are welcome!
Barre
A 45-minute, low impact, muscular endurance workout that focuses on high repetitions and small, isometric movements. We target each major muscle group at a time, combined with stretches in between while also incorporating mobility workouts. Enjoy a fun workout to upbeat music! Light weights, resistance bands, yoga straps, and exercise balls are often incorporated in class. Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8am-8:45am
Mat Pilates
Mat Pilates class is an accessible, low impact workout that focuses on strength, stability, posture, proper breath control, and flexibility. The class will lengthen and strengthen your muscles while giving you a full-body workout. Improves bad posture, increases physical vitality and facilitates mind-body awareness. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-9:45am
Women's Self Defense Workshop
This is a fun, energetic class full of support and encouragement. You will leave feeling knowledgeable and empowered. This is not a "sit and talk" class! You will learn actual physical techniques that can help you fight back! May 15th 6:00pm-7:30pm
Athletics
Acworth Summer Sports Camps
Registration for Acworth’s annual Summer Camp Sports Series begins April 1 for residents and April 8 for non-residents. Each camp focuses on fundamentals and skills of a different sport. Each camp is $45 for City of Acworth residents and $55 for non-residents. All participants will receive an official Acworth Sports Camp swag item. Camp schedules, locations, and age groups are still being finalized but will take place in the evenings in June. Sports will include volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer & speed & agility.
Youth Programs
Mother-Son Campout
The Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department is excited to now host our annual Mother-Son Camp Out at Proctor in May just one week before Mother's Day Weekend. It’s the perfect opportunity for moms and sons to spend quality time together before the special holiday. Mother-Son Camp Out takes place at Proctor Landing Park, located at 5260 Proctor Landing Rd Acworth, GA 30101. Check-in begins at 12:00 p.m. On Saturday, May 4. All participants must depart Proctor Landing Park by 10:00 am on Sunday, May 5. In the event of rain, activities will still be held throughout the day and camping will be optional that evening. This event may be cancelled if lightning/thunderstorms are forecasted for the whole weekend.
Special Warriors Tae Kwon-Do
Special Warriors Tae Kwon-Do is a great program for the young community with special needs. The traditional skills of Tae Kwon-Do have been adapted to teach focus, balance, hand-eye coordination, and effective self-defense. This class is instructed by Omar Welch who is a third-degree black belt and instructor certified by the United States Tae Kwon-Do Federation. Classes will meet monthly at the Acworth Community Center on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. To 10:30 a.m. Www.acworthparksandrecreation.org
BSD Tae Kwon-Do
This class is designed to teach young people (ages 6+) balance, hand to eye coordination, and self-control using traditional Tae Kwon-Do exercises. This is a traditional Tae Kwon-Do class. Using proven techniques to teach confidence, self- control, balance and self-defense, certified instructor Omar Welch will help students sharpen their minds and learn to use their hands and feet to protect themselves and loved ones. This class meets at the Acworth Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monthly sessions are available.
Www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.
Little Dragons Tae Kwon-Do
This class is designed to teach young people (ages 4-7) balance, hand to eye coordination, and self-control using traditional Tae Kwon-Do exercises. Parents are welcome to take the class with their children, but it is not required. This class meets at the Acworth Community Center on Saturdays from 10:45 a.m. To 11:15 a.m. Monthly sessions are available. Www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.
Bricks 4 Kidz (Ages 5-13)
Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Learn, build, and play with LEGO bricks.
Beginner Baton Twirling
Looking for something fun and new for your energetic kiddo? Join Majorette Beverly for a super fun introduction to baton twirling! This exciting 6 week class will cover all of the basics of baton twirling for beginners. Using rudimental movements, students will learn twirling and dance moves with musical routines! Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:pm
Kids' Production Training
ASLP's 2024 Spring Sitcom Program is a 12-week session that teaches kids how to write and produce their own show! No prior knowledge needed. Saturdays 9am-10am Tumbling and Flexibility Tumbling and Flexibility with Coach Kenzie offers tumbling, jump, flexibility, and motion training for kids of all ages! These hour long sessions are designed to safely and
effectively improve the basic skills and techniques for all areas of Cheerleading. Mondays & Fridays 5pm & 6pm
Active Adult Programs
May Day Trip #1: Horseback Trail Ride- Monday, May 13, 2024
Join us for a trail ride on beautiful horses in Mineral Bluff, GA. (Maximum weight 240lbs). Bus departs from the Acworth Community Center at 10:00am (4361 Cherokee Street Acworth, GA 30101). Minimum Number of People: 10 - Price: $52 Resident/ $57 Non- Resident
May Day Trip #2: Mystery Trip- Friday, May 24, 2024
This trip is for all abilities and hopefully includes locations you have never visited before! We will make three stops during this mystery trip! Don’t miss out! Bus departs from the Acworth Community Center at 9:00am (4361 Cherokee Street Acworth, GA 30101). Maximum Number of People: 32 - Price: $15 Resident/ $20 Non- Resident
Cards and Cookies
Twice a month on Mondays from 2 to 4 PM. Some games and cookies will be provided, but if you have a specific game you would like to play, please bring it. Learn a new game, make a new friend, and indulge in a cookie or two! 5.6.24 / 5.20.24
City of Acworth’s Senior Luncheon:
Join us every third Wednesday of the month for the City of Acworth’s Senior Luncheon. Come join us for lunch and Bingo. This program is free to all seniors, but you must RSVP to attend. Reservations can be made starting the first of the month. Location: Acworth Community Center (4361 Cherokee Street Acworth, Ga 30101) RSVP: (770) 917-1234 Acworth Community Center (1 week prior to the luncheon) Time: Lunch is served at noon. After lunch we will have rounds of bingo with prizes. Date: 3rd Wednesday of the Month - Cost: Free for City of Acworth Residents Non-Residents: $10 *STARTING IN JANUARY*
Chair Yoga
Tuesday, March 5, 2024- Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Learn stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and much more during this class. Classes will be at the Acworth Community Center every Tuesday. Time: 10:00 am – 10:45 am & 11:00am- 11:45am Cost: Free-Resident/$15- Non- Resident Maximum Number of People: 36
Cardio
Thursday, March 7, 2024- Thursday, May 30, 2024 Elevate your metabolism by moving rhythmically to music. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. Classes will be at the Acworth Community Center every Thursday. Time: 10:00 am – 10:45 am - Cost: Free-Resident/$15- Non-Resident - Maximum Number of People: 36
Core Strength
Thursday, March 7, 2024- Thursday, May 30, 2024 Work on improving core strength and balance, for beginners. Classes will be at the Acworth Community Center every Thursday. Classes will be held at the Acworth Community Center (4361 Cherokee Street Acworth 30101). Time: 4:15pm- 5:00pm - Cost: Free-Resident/$15- Non-Resident - Maximum Number of People: 36
Good Neighbors Network
Want to get involved in the Community and give back? Join the Good Neighbors Network and volunteer in and around our area! Each Month we will volunteer somewhere new! Transportation to location will be provided. 5.01.24-TBD
Therapeutics Programs
Horizon Baseball
Provides children and young adults the opportunity to participate in athletic events and develop lasting friendships!
April 13-May 18
Saturday’s – All Day
Thursday’s 6 PM – 9 PM
