05/08/2026
Hey Moving Craze family! ๐ Motherโs Day weekend is HERE and North Georgia is showing out this weekend! Whether you are a local or you have been thinking about making Georgia your home, I got you covered.
Here is everything happening May 9 through 11, 2026 across Cobb County, Cherokee County, Paulding County, Bartow County and Douglas County. Letโs go!
SMOKE ON THE LAKE BBQ FESTIVAL - Acworth, Cobb County
๐ Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St., Acworth, GA
๐ Friday May 8, 5 to 10 PM and Saturday May 9, 11 AM to 4 PM
Yโall this is a Motherโs Day weekend tradition right here in Acworth! Competitive BBQ teams, live music, food vendors and family fun all benefiting local charities. Cost varies by activity. This one always brings the energy!
35TH ANNUAL MOTHERโS DAY INDIAN FESTIVAL & POWWOW - Canton, Cherokee County ๐
๐ Boling Park, Canton, GA
๐ Saturday May 9 and Sunday May 10
35 years strong and still one of the most beautiful events in Cherokee County! Native American dancing, crafts, food and cultural traditions the whole family will love. This one is so special and so unique to our area.
CHEROKEE COUNTY 911 FOUNDATION CAR SHOW - Woodstock, Cherokee County
๐ First Baptist Woodstock, Woodstock, GA
๐ Saturday May 9, 10 AM to 2 PM
Classic cars, food vendors, local businesses and a Best Mom Car contest! Free and family friendly and every dollar goes to a great cause. Go show some love this Motherโs Day weekend!
M2R TRAILFEST - Marietta, Cobb County
๐ Downtown Marietta, GA
๐ Saturday May 9, all day and completely FREE
New murals, large scale art installations and interactive art drops along the Mountain to River Trail in Marietta. This is such a cool and unique event and honestly one of the most creative things happening in Cobb County right now!
GEORGIA MINERAL SOCIETY SHOW - Marietta, Cobb County ๐ฅ
๐ Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta, GA
๐ Friday May 8 through Sunday May 10, FREE admission
Gems, minerals, unique gifts, silent auctions, demonstrations and a magic show for the kids. Such a hidden gem right here in Marietta and perfect for the whole family. Did I mention it is FREE?
ACWORTH FARMERS MARKET - Acworth, Cobb County
๐ Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St., Acworth, GA
๐ Saturday May 9, 8 AM to Noon, FREE
Fresh local produce, baked goods and handmade goods from local vendors. Start your Saturday morning right here in Acworth! Always a great vibe and always free.
ART BLOOMS - Kennesaw, Cobb County ๐ธ
๐ Smith Gilbert Gardens, Kennesaw, GA
๐ All of April and May 2026
Outdoor art installations surrounded by gorgeous spring flowers. Honestly one of the prettiest spots in Cobb County right now and perfect for a Motherโs Day outing this Sunday!
NIGHT SCORPION HIKE - Cartersville, Bartow County ๐ฆ
๐ Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, GA
๐ Sunday May 10, evening
OK this one is SO cool! A guided nighttime hike at Red Top Mountain State Park where you can spot glowing scorpions under UV light. Perfect for older kids and adults and something you just do not get to experience every day right here in Bartow County!
So much going on this Motherโs Day weekend across North Georgia! Drop a comment below and tell me where you are headed! Tag that special mom you want to bring along this weekend. ๐ธ
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