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Weekender: Garden Tour and Plant Sale, Train Day, BBQ Fest

Get out to celebrate National Train Day in Kennesaw, the Fourth Annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival in Acworth, Through the Garden Gate Garden Tour and Plant Sale in Marietta, and "Madagascar 3" in Smyrna.

Through the Garden Gate Garden Tour and Plant Sale

  • When: Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Where: 660 S Cobb Dr SE, Marietta, GA
  • Cost: $15
  • What: Explore the private gardens of seven Cobb County Master Gardeners as part of the 11th annual Through the Garden Gate. Enjoy the unique styles and designs of the different gardens, each with its own set of challenges and triumphs. In addition to the garden tours, the event features the popular Plant Sale, and the Garden Faire with food and refreshments, local artisans and growers, children’s crafts, area garden-related vendors and demonstrations. 
  • For more information, visit cobbmastergardeners.org

Celebrate National Train Day in Kennesaw

  • When: Saturday, May 11 from 9:30 a.m.to 5 p.m.
  • Where: Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA
  • Cost: $5
  • What: The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will celebrate National Train Day with special programs and an admission deal. Visitors must mention National Train Day to receive the discount; no additional discounts apply. Dr. Richard Banz, executive director of the Southern Museum, will give a presentation about the Great Locomotive Chase and the first Medals of Honor.

4th-Annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival

  • When: Friday, May 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Cauble Park, 4425 Beach St, Acworth, GA
  • What: The Barbecue season kicks off the year with one of the first competitions in north Georgia.  More than 30 teams will fill up Cauble Park in downtown Acworth. The event kicks off with a free concert. Sons of Sailors, a Jimmy Buffett cover band, takes to the Day’s Chevrolet stage at 8 p.m.

Smyrna Family Movie Night

  • When: Friday, May 10 at 6 p.m.
  • Where: Brown Elementary School, 3265 Brown Rd SE, Smyrna, GA
  • What: Come out for Brown Elementary School's final fundraiser. The school will be showing "Madagascar 3" on the big screen behind Brown Elementary.  Free admission begins at 6 p.m. and the movie will start at dark.


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