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Get Out: BBQ Fest, Astronomy Day

Find out where to go and what to do this weekend.

Cobb County will be blessed with another gorgeous weekend, with temperatures in the seventies and eighties and barely a chance of rain. If you're looking for some fun weekend activities for you and the family, look no further.

1.

Where/When: on Lake Acworth; Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.

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Why Go: What's not to love about free food, live music and a BBQ cook-off competition?

Pricing: Free Admission

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2.

Where/When: Branches of Christ Church (5946 Jacobs Rd SE, Acworth); Friday (noon to 7 p.m.) and Saturday (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Why Go: Last year, this event covered over eight thousand square feet! Don't miss the deals, free food and live music at this years sale.

Pricing: Free

3.

Where/When: ; Saturday, 7:30 a.m.

Why Go: Are you and your family not living up to your New Years' Resolutions to lose weight and get in better shape? Here's your chance to reverse that trend.

Pricing: $25 beforehand, $30 day of the race

4. Cartersville and Bartow County Schools Art Show

Where/When: ; Friday-Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday)

Why Go: Take the family to see an art show comprised of pieces done by local schoolchildren, and maybe your little ones will be inspired to become the next Picasso.

Pricing: $7.50/adult, $5.50/children 4-12

5. National Astronomy Day

Where/When: ; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Why Go: When was the last time you and your family got to stargaze inside a Solar Observatory?

Pricing: Free for members, $12/adults, $8/children 3-17


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