A winter edition of the popular Marietta Square Farmers Market is open from 10am to 1pm every Saturday through March 31, 2012. The market is located on Mill Street just off the main square. The winter market will take place every Saturday rain or shine.

A total of 38 vendors will participate this year selling Georgia grown, Georgia made or Georgia produced products including local vegetables, lettuce, baked goods, bread, eggs, local honey, bacon, sausage, salami, cured meat, fish, rabbit, cheese, milk, pasta, pilaf, salsa, and more. Selling begins as each individual vendor sets up – no later than 10am – so get there early for the best selection.

Hours:
10am to 1pm every Saturday through March 31, 2012
(the official hours are 10 to 1, however many of the vendors are set up and selling by 9am)

Parking:
FREE parking is available all day Saturday at the county parking decks, located at the corner of Lawrence and Waddell Streets, one block West of City Hall.

Address:
65 Church St
Marietta, GA 30060

For more information, please call Johnny Fulmer at (770) 499-9393.

Register early because space is limited and reservations are required. Registration is at the Marietta Parks and Recreation office located on the third floor of City Hall, 205 Lawrence Street.

Date:
Sunday, February 12, 2012

Time:
2:30pm – 5pm

Theme:
Mad for Plaid

Cost:
Tickets are $30 for couples, $5 for extra daughters, and reservations are required.

Registration deadline:
February 9, 2012 or first 125 couples

Address:
Mansour Center
995 Roswell Street
Marietta, Georgia 30060

For more information, call Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department at 770-794-5601.

Bring the kids to Marietta Square to visit Santa’s Workshop on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 & 22-24th. The workshop will be open Saturdays and weekdays from 10am-6pm, Sundays from 11am-5pm, and December 24, 2011 from 10am-3pm. Closed for lunch from 1:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Santa must leave at the designated hour each day to attend to holiday business, so be aware that the line will close one hour before closing.

Santa’s hours on Christmas Eve are 10am to 3pm. He has a busy night planned so he must leave early!

Free parking is available in the Cobb County parking deck on Cherokee Street. Handicapped parking is also available near the Square.

Photos with Santa are available.

For more information, call the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department at (770) 794-5601.

Schedule:
5:20pm – Santa Arrives
6:00pm – Tree Lighting

Date:
December 1, 2011

Time:
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:
Glover Park
Marietta Square

For more information, call (770) 794-5601.

Want to sneak a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre, event space, and rooftop terrace. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business.

Date:
Every Thursday at 11am. Call the box office at (770) 293-0080 beforehand to ensure The Strand is open for tours on holiday weeks.

Admission:
$5

Address:
The Strand
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

Parking:
Parking available and free around the Marietta Square. The Strand is also conveniently located next door to the Cobb County Parking Garage (between Cherokee and Waddell Streets). Parking is $3 before 5pm and free to the public on Mondays through Fridays after 5pm and all day on weekends. Cross Cherokee street and you’re at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre!

For more information, please call The Strand box office at (770) 293-0080. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm.