Handmade Holiday Shopping At The Civic Center
The Cobb PARKS Holiday Artisan Market returns to the Cobb County Civic Center, filling Hudgins Hall with handmade goods, seasonal energy, and plenty of reasons to start (or finally finish) that gift list. More than 90 artisan vendors will offer decor, artwork, ceramics, jewelry, candles, and other handcrafted gifts from local and regional artists. Early birds get a perk too, as the first 100 shoppers each day receive a complimentary tote bag that should come in handy once the browsing turns into buying.
Between shopping laps, guests can take a break with live performances throughout the weekend. Prime Time Jazz, Atlanta Steel Pan, and the Jennie T. Anderson Theater’s Home for the Holidays Choir will rotate through the lineup, adding a soundtrack that ranges from smooth and cool to merry and bright. Cobb PARKS mascot Parker Barker will put on the red suit as “Parker Claus” each day, ready for festive photo ops that might end up on this year’s holiday card.
Families will find plenty to do beyond browsing the vendor booths. On Saturday and Sunday, the Girl Scouts will host free holiday craft activities, giving kids a chance to make something of their own while adults compare gift options and mentally reorganize storage space at home.
Saturday, December 6 features the Merry Marketplace, a one day event highlighting artists and makers ages 10 to 17. These young entrepreneurs will showcase and sell their own handmade creations, giving shoppers another way to support local talent and maybe spot the next big name in the art fair circuit early.
Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the weekend, so shoppers can refuel between aisles instead of testing how long holiday cheer can last on an empty stomach.
Raffles, Partners, And Event Info
Attendees can enter a raffle for a chance to win tickets to “Home for the Holidays: A Holiday Musical Revue” at the Jennie T. Anderson Theater on December 13 and 14, a nice bonus for anyone who likes their December calendar to lean heavily toward music and lights.
The Holiday Artisan Market is produced in collaboration with Cobb PARKS Cultural Affairs facilities, including The Art Place – Mountain View, The Art Station – Big Shanty, the Mable House Arts Center, the Sewell Mill Cultural Center, and the Jennie T. Anderson Theater. These venues provide year round programming in theater, visual arts, classes, and special events across Cobb County.
Dates:
Friday, December 5, 2025
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Times:
Friday: 4 pm to 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm
Admission:
Free
Address:
Cobb County Civic Center
548 South Marietta Parkway SE
Marietta GA 30060
For more information, please contact Cobb PARKS Holiday Artisan Market team at holidaymarket@cobbcounty.gov or (770) 509-2714.
