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City of Acworth Programs and Events

December 2024

By City of Acworth November 18, 2024

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.