Acworth City Clean-Up Challenge
Join forces with the Acworth Public Safety Cadets and Acworth Public Works for the City Clean-Up Challenge! Let’s come together as a community to beautify our city and make a positive impact on our environment.
This year’s Acworth City Clean-Up Dates are:
2nd Quarter – June 8 th
3rd Quarter – will join the Great Allatoona Clean Up (Date TBD)
4th Quarter – November 16th
Questions? Contact Cpl. Mistretta at emistretta@acworth.org.
Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration
Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration will take place at Logan Farm Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The event opens at 5:00 p.m. with live music taking place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. This year, Bogey and the Viceroy will headline the concert event during an evening filled with fun and celebration of freedom and community!
Summer Downtown Classic Car Cruise
On Saturday, June 29,and Saturday, August 31, Acworth will host a Classic Car Cruise in Downtown Acworth. The event will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Logan Farm Park (4405 Cherokee Street). The Lake City Cruisers partner with the City and the downtown Acworth merchants to hold these Classic Car Cruises.
The event is free to the public. A $5 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the cruise. All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an all-inclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth.
Daddy Daughter Date Night
The City of Acworth will host a Daddy Daughter Date Night at Tanyard Creek Overlook on Saturday, June 08 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This special event is the perfect night out for girls up to 14 years of age and their dad or adult male chaperone. Daddy-Daughter duos can come dressed in their best DISCO threads for the event. Attendees will create precious memories as we enjoy an elegant dinner and some evening entertainment. The cost is $40 per couple for City of Acworth residents and $50 for non-
residents.
Seating is limited! For more information and to reserve your seats, please visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org
July 4 th Concert and Fireworks
Let freedom Ring! The City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association are proud to present one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in Metro Atlanta.
Each year on July 4th, live music and fireworks take place at Cauble Park. Live music will start at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. (subject to change depending on weather).
Admission to the event and concert is free!
If you do not have a parking pass or if the parking is full, you will need to park downtown and walk down to the park. Shuttles will not be running for this event. Handicap parking will be available at McCall Primary School and there will be a shuttle provided for handicapped attendees. Handicap shuttles begin at noon.
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.
Therapeutic Programs
Horizon Kickball League
The Horizon Kickball League is a program for youth and adults ages 5 years and older with cognitive and physical challenges. Games are non-competitive and teams are set up according to abilities rather than age. Each player on the roster gets on base before the opposing team gets to kick. Games will be held indoors at the Acworth Community Center. No games will be held the week of the 4th of July.
Tuesday Night: Youth ages 5 to 12 years old
Thursday Night: 13 years and older
Game Schedule:
Tuesday: Youth League: June 11 – July 16
Thursday Night: Teen and Adult League: June 13– July 18
Games are 45 minutes and are on a rotating time schedule beginning at 6:00 pm, 6:45
pm, and 7:30 pm
Cost: $15.00
Community Classes
ADULT
Mat Pilates
An accessible, low-impact workout that focuses on strength, stability, and flexibility.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 a.m.
Build Yoga Yoga focusing on meditation and breathing.
Wednesdays: 9:05 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Barre
A fun, low-impact, muscular endurance workout.
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 a.m.
Bend & Breathe Yoga
Slow yoga focusing on inward balance.
Wednesdays: 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
BSD Taekwon-Do
Learn confidence, self-control, balance, and self-defense.
Saturdays: 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
YOUTH
BSD Taekwon-Do
(Ages 6+)
Learn confidence, self-control, balance, and self-defense.
Tuesdays/Thursdays: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Little Dragons Taekwon-Do
(Ages 4-7)
Learn confidence, self-control, balance, and self-defense.
Saturdays: 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Special Warriors Taekwon-Do
(Ages 6+)
Adapted self-defense skills for those with disabilities.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Active Adults (55+)
June Day Trip #1: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Shoot the ‘Hooch
Shoot the ‘Hooch with a tubing trip in Roswell. Float the Chattahoochee River and enjoy its stunning scenery and cool, gentle currents. It is a 1.5-mile float trip that can take up to 3 hours depending on water flow.
Maximum Number of People: 15
Price: $Resident/ $ Non- Resident- TBD
June Day Trip #2: Friday, June 14, 2024
Ikea Shopping Trip
Explore all that Ikea has to offer! Spend your time shopping and dining in their café!
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!
6.3.24 6.24.24
7.8.24 7.29.24
8.12.24 8.26.24
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $5-Resident/$7- Non-Resident
Maximum Number of People: 20
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 before the luncheon)
Time: Lunch is served at noon. After lunch, we will have rounds of bingo with prizes.
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Cost: Free for City of Acworth Residents
Non-Residents: $10
Chair Yoga Tuesday, June 4, 2024- Tuesday, August 27, 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, June 6, 2024- Thursday, August 29, 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
*Because of the 4th of July and the Yellowstone trip, Cardio will take place on
Wednesday mornings during July*
Core Strength Thursday, June 6, 2024- Thursday, August 29, 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: 4:15 pm- 5:00 pm
Cost: Free-Resident/$15- Non-Resident
Maximum Number of People: 36
*Because of the 4th of July and the Yellowstone trip, Core Strength will take place on
Wednesday afternoons during July*
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club is now exploring outside of Acworth! We will meet at the Community Center, hop in the van, and try new spots in the Metro Atlanta area. If the location has shopping in the area, we’ll take the time to enjoy it as well (ex: Marietta Square or Downtown Woodstock).
Van departs from the Acworth Community Center at 9:00 am (4361 Cherokee Street
Acworth, GA 30101).
6.7.24- Douceur de France
7.1.24- Canvas Café and Bakery
8.30.24- Flying Biscuit Café
Time: 9:00 am
Cost: $5 Residents/ $7 Non-Residents
Maximum Number of People: 13
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 the location will be provided.
6.26.24
7.31.24
8.28.24
Time: Varies by location
Cost: FREE
Athletics
Acworth Summer Sports Camps
Registration for Acworth’s annual Summer Camp Sports Series begins April 8 for residents and April 15 for non-residents. Each camp focuses on fundamentals and skills of a different sport. Each camp is $50 for City of Acworth residents and $60 for non-residents. All participants will receive an official Acworth Sports Camp swag item. Camp schedules, locations, and age groups are below:
Volleyball Camp
Ages: 7 - 14
Dates: May 28 – May 30
Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Location: Acworth Community Center
Basketball Camp
Ages: 5 - 14
Dates: June 4 – June 6
Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Location: Acworth Community Center
Speed and Agility Camp
Ages: 7- 16
Dates: June 24 - 26
Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Location: Logan Farm Park – Lower Field
Soccer Camp
Ages: 5- 12
Dates: June 18 – June 20
Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Location: Acworth Sports Complex- Football Fields
Baseball Camp
Ages: 5- 12
Dates: June 11 – June 13
Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Location: Acworth Sports Complex- Baseball Fields
