Events
Santa's Arrival - December 6, 2024
The City of Acworth, along with their partner NorthStar Church is excited to host this year’s Santa’s Arrival! Santa arrives on Friday, December 6, 2024. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 p.m.
Breakfast with the Grinch - December 14, 2024
Enjoy breakfast while the Grinch visits with each table for photo opportunities and to share Christmas wishes. After breakfast, the Grinch will join us as we do fun activities and create Grinch themed crafts.
Christmas in Acworth - December 14, 2024
Come see Santa in Historic Downtown Acworth! Santa will be celebrating the season at Depot Park on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Families are welcome to stop by, visit, and take pictures. Pictures are free of charge.
Light Up Main Christmas Golf Cart Parade - December 18, 2024
Join Acworth for its annual Light Up Main Golf Cart Parade! Participation is free, but registration is required to join the parade lineup. It’s time to bust out the garland, lights, and tinsel to make your golf cart as festive as it can get.
Menorah Lighting -December 30, 2024
The City of Acworth invites everyone to join us for our 12th Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Doyal Hill Park on Monday, December 30. Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center will officiate the lighting with Mayor Tommy Allegood.
Community Classes
Register online at acworthparksandrec.org
Youth
BSD TAEKWON-DO
- Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3PM-4PM
- Learn confidence, self-control, balance, and self-defense (ages 6+)
LITTLE DRAGONS TAEKWON-DO
- Saturdays | 10:45AM-11:15AM
- Learn balance, hand-eye coordination, and self-control (ages 4-7)!
SPECIAL WARRIORS TAEKWON-DO
- Saturdays | 10AM-10:30AM
- Adapted self-defense skills for those with disabilities (ages 6+).
DANCEZATION
- Mondays & Thursdays
- 5:30PM & 6:30PM
- Fun and energetic ballet, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical dance classes!
HOMESCHOOL ADVENTURES
- Mondays & Wednesdays | 8AM-1PM
- Cauble Park Discover a variety of fish species and learn how to catch them!
AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES
- Mondays & Wednesdays | 4PM-6PM
- Cauble Park
- Discover a variety of fish species and learn how to catch them!
Adult
PICKLEBALL LESSONS
- Wednesdays & Thursdays | 9AM 10AM 11AM 12PM 1PM
- Instruction for all levels, whether you're just beginning this exciting sport or sharpening your skills!
BUILD YOGA
- Thursdays | 8:45AM-9:30AM
- Yoga builds strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.
BEND AND BREATHE
- Wednesdays | 8:15AM-9:00AM
- Slow yoga focusing on inward balance.
BSD TAEKWON-DO
- Saturdays | 8:45AM-9:45AM
- Learn confidence, self-control, balance, and self-defense.
SENIOR WARRIORS
- Wednesdays | 10AM-10:30AM
- Use traditional Korean movements to increase balance, mental focus and movement (ages 55+).
LINE DANCING
- Tuesdays | 11AM & 6:30PM
- Learn how to line dance with knowledge, technique, and style (ages 16+)!
Vintage Voyagers
Register online at acworthparksandrec.org
December Day Trip #1: Atlanta Botanical Garden Lights Holiday Nights
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: TBD
Cost: $57 Resident/ $62 Non- Resident
Location: Departing from the Acworth Community Center
Atlanta Botanical Garden Lights Holiday Nights- the world’s largest curtain of synchronized light and sound, “Nature’s Wonders.” Expect new music and choreography with more vertical lights than ever.
City of Acworth’s Senior Luncheon
Date(s): Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Cost: Free-Resident/$10- Non-Resident
Location: Acworth Community Center
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 City Residents 55 and up, but you must register to attend. Registration closes 1 week before the luncheon.
Therapeutic Programs
Bowling: Therapeutic Program | December 4, 2024
Get out and Bowl! Strike up fun! Show off your skills as we bowl the perfect game.
Build Your Own Gingerbread House: Therapeutic Program | December 6, 2024
Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and creative gingerbread house building activity! We'll provide all the supplies—gingerbread pieces, icing, candy decorations, and more. Bring your imagination and holiday cheer!
Ugly Sweater Christmas Party: Therapeutic Program | December 11, 2024
Get ready to show off your most outrageous holiday sweaters at our Ugly Sweater Christmas Party! Join us for an afternoon filled with laughter, festive fun and holiday games.
Indoor Kickball : Therapeutic Program | December 11, 2024
Beat the cold and join us for an exciting game of Indoor Kickball!
Jingle & Jive Bingo: Therapeutic Program | December 13, 2024
Join us for a festive and fun-filled event! Get ready to belt out your favorite holiday tunes while playing a unique game of bingo. Instead of numbers, we’ll be marking off songs! Sing along to classic Christmas hits like "Jingle Bells" and "Deck the Halls," and see if you can get a B-I-N-G-O to win some holiday prizes.
Ho-Ho-Holiday Trivia: Therapeutic Program | December 18, 2024
Test your holiday knowledge and join us for a fun-filled Holiday Trivia. From Christmas classics to festive traditions from around the world, this game will cover all things holiday related.
