Cobb County School Calendar 2024-2025

The Cobb County School Calendar for the 2024 to 2025 school year begins on Thursday, August 1, 2024 and ends on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The start date is the same date as last year, and the end date is 1 day earlier than last year.

School holidays:

First Day of School – August 1, 2024
Labor Day – September 2, 2024
Fall Break – September 23 – 27, 2024
Election Day, Student Holiday/Staff Workday – November 5, 2024
Thanksgiving Holidays – November 25 – 29, 2024
Winter Holidays – December 23, 2024 to January 3, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 20, 2025
Winter Break – February 17 – 21, 2025
Spring Break – April 7 – 11, 2025
Last Day of School – May 21, 2025

School Calendar Guidelines and Notes:

State law requires that students are in school 180 days or its equivalent. Each year, school districts are given four “emergency days” they can use for a variety of purposes. Many districts have been building those days into their calendars. In Cobb County, there are 176 days scheduled for students, and 186 days scheduled for teachers. The first semester includes 89 school days (95 for teachers) and ends prior to Winter Holidays. Second semester includes 87 school days (91 for teachers), and ends prior to Memorial Day. Fall Break usually begins on the fourth Monday in September. Thanksgiving Break begins on the Monday before the fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day). Winter Break begins on the third Monday in February (Presidents Day). Spring Break begins on the first Monday in April, providing consistency with the Marietta City School District and many other metro Atlanta school systems. The school year ends on a Wednesday to provide enough time to schedule graduation ceremonies.

Change Log:

April 24, 2024

Changed the update date

January 24, 2024

Added Digital Learning Day on August 19, 2024
Added Digital Learning Day on October 14, 2024
Added Elementary/Middle School Conference Week and Early Release Days October 15-18, 2024
Added Early Release Days December 19 and 20, 2024
Added Digital Learning Day on March 3, 2025
Added Early Release Days May 19-21, 2025

July 1, 2022

Approved

Cobb County School Calendars:
Cobb County School Calendar 2023-2024
Cobb County School Calendar 2024-2025
Cobb County School Calendar 2025-2026

Marietta City School Calendars:
Marietta City School Calendar 2023-2024
Marietta City School Calendar 2024-2025
Marietta City School Calendar 2025-2026

Georgia Celebrates Quilts

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The East Cobb Quilters’ Guild presents Georgia Celebrates Quilts, a Biennial Quilt Show and Market. Running every other year (on even years), this prestigious event is Georgia’s largest continuing juried and judged quilt show, featuring over 300 quilts crafted by talented artists from across the state.

Visitors can view an impressive array of quilts, ranging from intricate artful wall quilts to classic bed coverings. Each piece showcases the unique creativity and skill of its maker.

The show will award handmade ribbons and over $4,000 in cash prizes. These accolades will be distributed by nationally certified judges, recognizing exceptional visual impact and technical prowess.

In addition to the quilt displays, attendees can shop with various vendors, offering quilting supplies and unique items. There will also be raffles, providing exciting chances to win prizes.

Date:
June 4 through 6, 2026 (no event in 2025)

Time:
10 am to 5 pm daily

Address:
Cobb County Civic Center
548 South Marietta Pkwy SE
Marietta, GA 30060

Admission:
$10 per person. Children 5 and under are free.

For more information, please email ecqginfo@gmail.com.

About Georgia Celebrates Quilts
Georgia Celebrates Quilts aims to promote the appreciation and excellence of quilt making. The selected quilts, judged for their visual and technical merits, represent diverse styles, techniques, and inspirations from quilters of all ages and backgrounds.

2025 4th of July Parade, Festival, and Fireworks

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Come out and celebrate America’s independence as the City of Marietta hosts the Fourth in the Park celebration beginning at 10 am on Friday July 4th, 2025.

The Independence Day celebration begins with the Marietta Freedom Parade that starts at Roswell Street Baptist Church and continues west on Roswell Street, then north on East Park Square past Glover Park, then down Cherokee Street, and ends at North Marietta Parkway.

The Fourth of July parade features marching units from local bands, civic organizations, beauty pageant queens, scouts, local businesses of all types, and much more. After the parade there will be free live concerts and entertainment, food, arts and crafts, carnival games, and of course fireworks.

2025 Schedule:

10 am – Let Freedom Ring Parade
10 am – 9 pm – Festival – Arts & Crafts, Kids Zone, Festival Food, Free Concerts
Noon – Concert – Scott Thompson
2 pm – National Bell Ringing Ceremony
2:30 – Concert – Atlanta Concert Band
7:00 – Concert – TBA
8 – 9:30 – Concert – Chuck Martin and the Line Up
Fireworks at Dark (around 9:30 pm)

The parade spans a 1.5 mile route beginning at Roswell Street Baptist Church and heads west on Roswell St, then north on East Park Square through Marietta Square, then down Cherokee Street and finishing at North Marietta Parkway. The parade features more than two thousand participants in more than one hundred entries, and there will be an estimated thirty thousand people in attendance. Watch as local businesses, civic organizations, beauty queens, bands, scouts, National Guard, and numerous floats participate and compete for prizes based on design, color, theme, appearance, originality, and riders and costumes.

The Arts and Crafts show features vendors showcasing a wide variety of products. The vendors will be open from 10 am to 9 pm.

Food will be available from a variety of concessions beginning at 10 am. Marietta Square restaurants will also be open for business.

4th of July Celebration Fireworks on the Marietta Square – photo courtesy City of Marietta

Fireworks light up the sky and patriotic music fills the air at dark – around 9:30 pm. The fireworks are shot from the parking lot of the Marietta First United Methodist Church. If bad weather is expected, the fireworks may begin a few minutes early, to ensure the entire display is completed. If you want to watch the fireworks, make sure you get there early to grab a spot because traffic is expected to be heavy.

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

For the weather related updates, please check with the event organizers by visiting the following links:

City of Marietta’s Facebook Page
City of Marietta’s Twitter Page
Marietta Parks and Recreation Department website or call the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department at (770) 794-5601 for updates.

Glover Park during the 4th In The Park Celebration

View of the 4th of July Let Freedom Ring Parade

4th of July Independence Day Celebration Float

Fire trucks and first responders in the Fourth of July parade.

A variety of food vendors will be on site during the Fourth of July festival.

Cobb DOT Touch A Truck

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The Cobb County Department of Transportation is hosting its Touch A Truck event, a family-friendly gathering that offers a hands-on experience with various vehicles. Celebrating American Public Works Week, this event shows truck enthusiasts of all ages how different vehicles and equipment are used in maintaining and improving infrastructure.

Children and adults alike can explore a wide range of big and little trucks. This includes everything from construction vehicles and sanitation vehicles to vegetation maintenance and utility trucks. It’s a unique opportunity to see these powerful machines up close and learn about their functions.

Date:
Friday, May TBA, 2025

Time:
1pm to 4pm

Admission:
The Touch A Truck event is free of charge.

Address:
Cobb Civic Center
548 South Marietta Parkway SE
Marietta, GA 30060

For more information about the event, please contact the Cobb County Department of Transportation at (770) 528-1600

The Cobb Cobb County Department of Transportation Touch A Truck event is one of three different “touch a truck” events that take place in Kennesaw and Marietta. The other two events take place in Kennesaw. Cobb County’s Truck-a-Palooza takes place at Town Center Mall in September and Kennesaw’s Touch-a-Truck takes place near the depot in downtown Kennesaw in March each year.

Marietta Brazilian Festival

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The Marietta Brazilian Festival is an annual event that brings the vibrant culture of Brazil to Marietta. As the largest and most traditional festival of the Brazilian community in Georgia, it offers attendees a unique opportunity to experience authentic Brazilian food, music, dance, and more.

Taste an extensive variety of typical Brazilian foods, from savory dishes like feijoada (black bean stew) and pão de queijo (cheese bread) to sweet treats like brigadeiros (fudge balls). Local vendors and food trucks will be serving these delicious options throughout the festival.

Enjoy live performances of regional dances and music, including samba, forró, and capoeira. The festival features talented artists who bring the energy and rhythms of Brazil to the stage, creating an immersive cultural experience.

The festival is designed for all ages, with games and activities for children, youngsters, and adults. There are also crafts and workshops where you can learn more about Brazilian traditions and art.

Held on a 5-acre property at Vine Atlanta Church, the festival provides a welcoming environment. The location is conveniently situated at 1296 Gresham Road in Marietta, close to the iconic “KFC’s Big Chicken.”

Date:
June 13, 2025
June 14, 2025

Time:
Friday from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
Saturday from 5 pm to 11:30 pm

Admission:
Tickets can be purchased online or at the entrance. Early bird tickets are available for a discounted price, so be sure to get yours in advance.

Address:
1296 Gresham Road
Marietta, GA 30062

For more information, you can reach out to the event organizers at (770) 434-1434 or email vineatlanta@gmail.com

Juneteenth Celebration

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The Cobb County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will be co-hosting along with Marietta city, the annual Juneteenth celebration in Marietta Square.

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. The celebration of June 19th was coined “Juneteenth” and grew with more participation from descendants. Juneteenth today celebrates African-American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures.

The event will have plenty of activities for the family including live entertainment and 150 vendors offering food, music, information booths, voter registration, raffles, health screenings, NAACP Juneteenth t-shirts and memberships, plus fun, fellowship and networking for the approximately 50,000+ attendees.

Dates:
June 13, 14, and 15, 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025
Evening under the Stars: Attendees are requested to dress in all white clothing for a block party from 6 pm to 11 pm

Saturday, June 14, 2025
Cultural festival including entertainment and vendors and more from 10 am to 7 pm.

Sunday, June 15, 2025
Salute to Our Heroes – Happy Fathers Day from 2 pm to 6 pm

Location:
Historic Marietta Square and Glover Park in downtown Marietta
50 Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

Admission:
Free and open to the public

Directions:
From Atlanta, take 1-75 North to exit 263. Follow (West Bound) to Marietta. This road will become South Marietta Parkway 120 S Loop. Follow west about five miles to Atlanta Street. Turn right. Marietta Square is two blocks ahead.

Parking:
Marietta Square Parking

The festival organizers request that dogs and other pets be left at home where there is adequate shade and water. There is not a place on the festival grounds to accommodate pets. They can leave waste and many young children are frightened around dogs of any size.

For more information, please call (770) 425-5757 or visit CobbNAACP.org

About Juneteenth
Though the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on September 22, 1862, with an effective date of January 1, 1863, it had minimal immediate effect on most slaves’ day-to-day lives, particularly in Texas, which was almost entirely under Confederate control. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union General Gordon Granger and 2,000 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take possession of the state and enforce the emancipation of its slaves.
More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth

About The NAACP
The NAACP, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is the oldest, largest and strongest Civil Rights Organization in the United States. The principal objective of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of the United States. The NAACP was formed in 1909 in New York City by a group of black and white citizens committed to helping to right social injustices. The NAACP is a network of more than 2,200 branches covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Japan and Germany.
More: http://cobbnaacp.org/aboutus.htm

Square Screenings

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The Square Screenings invite film enthusiasts and families to come together under the stars for a series of movie nights at Glover Park in Marietta Square. Guests are invited to bring their chairs and blankets, grab dinner from a local restaurant, and enjoy an exciting movie night outdoors. Events start at 8 pm and movies start at dark. Each event has a distinctive theme, complemented by a film and a variety of themed activities.

Schedule:

March 14, 2025: International Day of Forests – Fern Gully
Marietta Tree Keepers will be on-site with engaging activities to celebrate International Day of Forests. Guests can enjoy this enchanting movie while learning more about forestry inside Glover Park.
April 11, 2025: Spring into the Square – The Wild Robot
May 9, 2025: BYOBG (Bring Your Own Board Game) – Jumanji

Time:
Events start at 8 pm, movie starts at dark

Admission:
Free

Address:
Historic Marietta Square and Glover Park
50 Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

Parking:
Marietta Square Parking

For more information, please contact the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department at 770-794-5601 or visit www.mariettaparks.com.

Board Game Day

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Get ready to roll the dice and shuffle the cards as Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities invites you to join the inaugural Board Game Day. This entertaining event includes a full day of strategic fun and playful competition with an assortment of board games suitable for every participant, regardless of their gaming experience.

Attendees can look forward to games ranging from the cherished classics to contemporary hits like Catan and Ticket to Ride. It’s a perfect opportunity for both the master strategists and those new to the world of board games to engage in a pastime enjoyed by generations.

Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and get ready to enjoy a day of board game bliss. To secure your spot at this exciting new event, be sure to register online. For more information, please contact Courtney Bell at cbell@mariettaga.gov or (770) 794-5604.

Date:
Saturday, March 29, 2025

Time:
10 am to 6 pm

Admission:
$3 includes gameplay and snacks
Register online

Address:
Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center
545 Kenneth E Marcus Way
Marietta, GA 30060

Parking:
Free

For more information, please contact Courtney Bell at cbell@mariettaga.gov or (770) 794-5604.

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2025 Easter Egg Hunts

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The Easter Bunny is hopping to town, and he is bringing plenty of eggs, candy, games, and fun for the whole family. Check out the Marietta.com Easter Egg Hunt Guide below to find a hunt or event near you!

April 4, 2025

Acworth Easter Egg Hunt
6:00 pm
The Easter Bunny is hopping on over to the Acworth Sports Complex, located at 4000 South Main St. Acworth, Georgia. The Acworth Easter Egg Hunt will include over 50,000 eggs filled with toys, candy and prizes.
Acworth.com/Acworth-easter-egg-hunt/

April 5, 2025

Kennesaw Bunny Breakfast
8 am and 10 am
Enjoy a hot, delicious breakfast and personal visits with the Easter Bunny as he makes his way from table to table to say hello to all the boys and girls.
Kennesaw.com/easter-egg-breakfast

April 12, 2025

Acworth Beeping Easter Egg Hunt
9 am to 11 am
The Cobb County Police Bomb Squad is hosting the annual Beeping Easter Egg at the Horizon Field – Acworth Sports Complex in Acworth. This hunt is designed for children who are unable to spot eggs in a usual hunt and instead, track them down by a beeping sound. This event is for visually impaired children only.
Acworth.com/beeping-easter-egg-hunt

April 18, 2025

Marietta Community Egg Hunt
5 pm to 9 pm
The Marietta Community Egg Hunt features fun, food, games, music, activities, and plenty of egg hunts for everyone. The event takes place on the athletic fields located off Barclay Circle and features more than 50,000 eggs and candy for the various hunts.
Marietta.com/Marietta-Community-Egg-Hunt

April 19, 2025

Art Hatch Spring Arts Festival
10 am to 2 pm
Art Hatch blends art, nature, and creativity in a setting filled with larger-than-life egg installations, scavenger hunts, live music, and hands-on activities.
Kennesaw.com/art-hatch-spring-garden-festival

Bunny Brunch
10 am to Noon
The City of Marietta’s Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a special Bunny Brunch. Breakfast treats will be served while children create Easter crafts and meet the Easter Bunny.
Marietta.com/Breakfast-with-the-Easter-Bunny

Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop
10 am to 5 pm
In addition to thousands of eggs on the field, thousands more will be dropped from a helicopter. So bring the family and enjoy candy, inflatables, face-painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny, lots of vendors, and fun for all ages.
Marietta.com/northeast-cobb-community-egg-drop

Canceled Events

Smith Gilbert Gardens Easter Egg Hunt
(replaced by Art Hatch in 2024)
2382 Pine Mountain Road
Kennesaw, Georgia 30152
(770) 919-0248
Smith Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw is hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Kennesaw.com/kennesaw-easter-egg-hunt-at-smith-gilbert

Cobb County Easter Egg Hunt
(replaced by the Spring Arts Festival in 2024)
Al Bishop Softball Complex
1082 Al Bishop Dr.
Marietta, GA. 30008
(770) 528-8875 or (770) 528-4333
Marietta.com/marietta-easter-egg-hunt

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