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Things to Do This Weekend in North Metro Atlanta

Our running list of festivals, family events and easy outings happening around Cobb and Cherokee Counties.

By North Metro Family Editors · Published August 4, 2026 · Updated August 6, 2026

Things to Do This Weekend in North Metro Atlanta

Updated weekly with community events, festivals and outdoor activities worth planning a Saturday around.

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Noonday Creek Trail in Woodstock, Georgia
Trails & Outdoors

Noonday Creek Trail

Woodstock, GACherokee County

Paved multi-use trail connecting Woodstock toward the Noonday Creek corridor.

FreeOutdoorAll ages
Pedestrian bridge at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia
Worth the Drive
Parks & Playgrounds

Etowah River Park

Canton, GACherokee County

Canton's riverside park with playground space, river access and walking trails.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12

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