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Things to do with kids in Marietta
Family-friendly things to do in Marietta in 2026: 101 kid-friendly events plus 130 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- The Commons
- Wildwood Park
- Lake Park
- Larry Bell Park
- East Cobb Park
- Joe Mack Wilson Park
- Lawrence Street Recreation Center
- Birney Street Park
- Flournoy Park
- Glover Park
- Hill Park
- Joanne Woodward Park
- Woods Park
- Gantt Park
- Lewis Park
- Monarch Park
- Marine Lance Corporal Squire "Skip" Wells Park
- Mabry Park
- Ebenezer Downs Park
- Hikaru Ramen
- Buffalo Bar
- Chick-fil-A
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- A L Burruss Nature Park
- Marietta History Center at 30
- Trivia Night
- Lumiere Lounge Jazz Talks with Trey Wright
- Marietta History Center at 30
- Midnight Wake VIP Experience
- Comedy on the Square
- Ragtime: The Musical
- Holiday Orb Wreath Workshop
- Marietta Square Artisan Market
- Marietta Square Farmers Market
- Chalktoberfest
- Marietta History Center at 30
- Holiday Orb Wreath Workshop
- Chalktoberfest: Craft Beer Festival
- Holiday Orb Wreath Workshop
- GSO Concert: American Tapestry
- Comedy on the Square
- Movies Under the Stars: E.T.
- Ragtime: The Musical
- Community Chalk Challenge
- Chalktoberfest
- Ragtime: The Musical
- Marietta History Center at 30
- Strandemonium: A Halloween Spectacular
Family-friendly spots in Marietta
Food & drinkThe Commons
OutdoorsWildwood Park
OutdoorsLake Park
OutdoorsLarry Bell Park
OutdoorsEast Cobb Park
OutdoorsJoe Mack Wilson Park
OutdoorsFlournoy Park
OutdoorsHill Park
OutdoorsWoods Park
OutdoorsMarine Lance Corporal Squire "Skip" Wells Park
Food & drinkHikaru Ramen
Food & drinkBuffalo Bar
Food & drinkChick-fil-A
Food & drinkChipotle Mexican Grill
Place photos via Wikimedia Commons, Unsplash, and venue sources.
Upcoming family events in Marietta
ThuOct 8
- 10 AMMarietta History Center at 30The Marietta History Center is proud to announce the opening of its landmark 30th-anniversary exhibition, “Marietta History Center at 30.”…
- 7 PMTrivia NightGather your friends, test your knowledge, and enjoy a little friendly competition each week.Free
- 7:30 PMLumiere Lounge Jazz Talks with Trey WrightJoin us for our interactive Jazz Talk with KSU Professor Trey Wright presented in partnership with the Jazz At The Strand series.
FriOct 9
- 10 AMMarietta History Center at 30The Marietta History Center is proud to announce the opening of its landmark 30th-anniversary exhibition, “Marietta History Center at 30.”…
- 11 AMMidnight Wake VIP ExperienceHannah Root’s father, Leonard Simpson, died in the Root House on October 11, 1856.
- All dayComedy on the SquareJoin us for a night of uproarious laughter and side-splitting comedy at the Alley Stage’s Comedy on the Square!
- All dayRagtime: The MusicalHistory. Hope. Heartbreak. And the courage to dream. Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square proudly presents Ragtime, the Tony Award-winning…
SatOct 10
- 9 AMHoliday Orb Wreath WorkshopJoin the Root House for some festive fun as we create beautiful orb light decorations.
- 9 AMMarietta Square Artisan MarketAn open air showcase of locally made art.
- 9 AMMarietta Square Farmers MarketThe market has an average of 64 vendors and hundreds of customers each week.
- 10 AMChalktoberfestis an art-filled weekend with something for the whole family to enjoy.Free
- 10 AMMarietta History Center at 30The Marietta History Center is proud to announce the opening of its landmark 30th-anniversary exhibition, “Marietta History Center at 30.”…
- 11 AMHoliday Orb Wreath WorkshopJoin the Root House for some festive fun as we create beautiful orb light decorations.
- 12 PMChalktoberfest: Craft Beer FestivalThe Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is proud to present Chalktoberfest and its annual Craft Beer Festival in Marietta Square.
- 1 PMHoliday Orb Wreath WorkshopJoin the Root House for some festive fun as we create beautiful orb light decorations.
- 7:30 PMGSO Concert: American TapestryCelebrate the spirit, energy, and complexity of America through an unforgettable evening of music that is bold, inspiring, and deeply human.
- All dayComedy on the SquareJoin us for a night of uproarious laughter and side-splitting comedy at the Alley Stage’s Comedy on the Square!
- All dayMovies Under the Stars: E.T.Free monthly outdoor movie nights in Church Street Park.Free
- All dayRagtime: The MusicalHistory. Hope. Heartbreak. And the courage to dream. Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square proudly presents Ragtime, the Tony Award-winning…
SunOct 11
- All dayCommunity Chalk ChallengeTheme This year MCMA is happy to share that they are celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with our “America the Beautiful” chalk challenge theme.
- 11 AMChalktoberfestis an art-filled weekend with something for the whole family to enjoy.Free
- 3 PMRagtime: The MusicalHistory. Hope. Heartbreak. And the courage to dream. Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square proudly presents Ragtime, the Tony Award-winning…
TueOct 13
- 10 AMMarietta History Center at 30The Marietta History Center is proud to announce the opening of its landmark 30th-anniversary exhibition, “Marietta History Center at 30.”…
- 7 PMStrandemonium: A Halloween SpectacularGet ready for Strandemonium 2026! Join Strand Academy students for a spectacular Halloween music revue filled with haunting melodies,…