NOVEMBER -Month To Month Around Town In North Atlanta & Surrounding Cities

November
Sunday Daylight Savings Time Ends

November
Harvest Festival
Take a day trip in time to the pre-industrial South and see how people managed without electricty, cell phones, and more.
Westville Website

November
General Election Day Tuesday

November
Indian Festival And Pow Wow
Native Americans from across the country will gather to celebrate and showcase their heritage.
Ossahatchee Website

November
Veterans Day

November
Lighting Of The Great Tree
On Thanksgiving night, crowds gather at Macy's to sing carols and watch the lighting of a giant tree decorated with ornaments the size of soccer balls. Lenox Square Mall.
770-913-5639.

November
Thursday Thanksgiving Day

November
A-Maize-Ing We Go!
A-Maize-ing We Will Go!

November
MOMMY AND ME CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Kennesaw. 10am-11am. Free with museum admission. Imagine, explore, create! This program is designed for pre-school age children and their parents. The Museum’s history, themes, and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities. Call 770-427-2117, x 116 or visit www.Southern Museum for information.

November
FIRST FRIDAYS
Downtown Acworth. 5-10pm. The merchants of historic downtown Acworth stay open late on the first Friday of every month. Call 770-974-3112 or visit Acworth Web Site for information.

November
“LIFE THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER”
The Art Station-Big Shanty. Kennesaw. Free. 10am-5pm. Call for weekend hours. Senior citizen photography exhibit. Call 770-514-5930 or visit The Art Station-Big Shanty for information.

November
COAST TO COAST RELAY TO RAISE OVER $1 MILLION FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK
Marriott Evergreen Conference Center and Resort. Stone Mountain. 1-3pm. Participants will pass the torch in Atlanta for the Annual coast-to-coast relay to raise over $1 million for Children’s Miracle Network. Proceeds form the Atlanta, GA legs will directly benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Visit The Torch Relay for information.

November
HOMESCHOOL DAY
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Kennesaw. 10am-2pm. Children of all ages who are homeschooled can explore the Museum’s exhibits for a special rate. Call 770-427-2117 x 114 or visit Southern Museum for information.

November
Mt. ZION CRAFT SHOW
Friday - 9am to 5pm
Saturday - 9am to 4pm
The event will be located at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA.
The show features 52 crafters, door prize, silent auction, bake sale including fresh baked apple pies and cookies baked on site. There is even a casserole pool (Saturday only). The show is sponsored by the Mt. Zion United Methodist Women; all proceeds benefit local and church mission projects/charities. There is no charge for admission. For more information, please call 770-971-1465.

November
CHILDREN’S HISTORY WORKSHOP-PHOTOGRAPHER’S STUDIO
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Kennesaw. 10am-12pm. $10 per child; Museum members $7. New series of hands-on workshops helps bring history to life for children ages 7 and up. Call 770-427-2117 x 114 or visit Southern Museum for information.

November
COBB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: MASTERWORKS
The Dozier Centre for the Performing Arts. Kennesaw. Sat. 3pm; Sun. 8pm. Admission $15-$35. Audiences will find humor in Haydyn’s Symphony #45, often nicknamed Farewell, as musicians leave the stage one-by-one during the performance. Call 770-429-7016 or visit Cobb Symphony for information.

November
OUT OF THE DARK
Kennesaw State University’s Studio Theater. Call 770-423-6650 or visit Kennesaw Web Site
for information.

November
COBB COUNTY GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW
Cobb County Civic Center. Fri. & sat. 10am-6pm. Sun. 10am-5pm. Free. Retail sale of rocks, fossils, gem stones, and finished jewelry. Demonstrations, door prizes and exhibits. Call 770-427-1108 for information.

November
CUMBERLAND MALL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & SANTA’S ARRIVAL
Cumberland Mall. Atlanta. 5-8pm. Enjoy holiday entertainment, refreshments, giveaways, and family activities. Call 770-435-2206 or visit Cumberland Mall for information.

November
HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES AT THE WORLD OF COCA-COLA!
New World of Coca-Cola Green Space. Atlanta. 10am-6pm. The Holiday Caravan kicks off the holiday season in style outside the NEW World of Coca-Cola! Don’t miss these brilliantly illuminated trucks decorated with thousands of twinkling lights. You can also write and send a greeting to Santa’s Workshop by dropping it in the Toys for Tots North Pole Outpost located at the Caravan site. For every letter received during the tour, Coca-Cola will donate $1 to Toys for Tots, up to $25,000. Get your FREE picture with Santa (to be redeemed online)! Call 404-676-5151 or visit World Of Coca-Cola for information.

November
PET AND FAMILY PHOTO NIGHT
Cumberland Mall. Atlanta. Shoppers and their families can have a picture taken with their pets and Santa. Reservations recommended. Call 770-435-2206 or visit Cumberland Mall for information.

November
GOBBLE JOG
Marietta Square. Marietta. 7:30am. $25 early registration; $35 day of the race. 5k/10k road race. Certified race course. Peachtree road race qualifier. This event benefits Must Ministries. Call 678-218-4515 for information.

November
COMING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Downtown Smyrna. 6-9pm. Free. Tree lighting and holiday celebration. Call 770-431-2842 or visit Smyrna City Web Site for information.

November
PET AND FAMILY PHOTO NIGHT
Cumberland Mall. Atlanta. Shoppers and their families can have a picture taken with their pets and Santa. Reservations recommended. Call 770-435-2206 or visit www.cumberlandmall.com for information.

November
MOMMY AND ME CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SERIES-A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A 19TH CENTURY CHILD
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Kennesaw. 10am-11am. Free with museum admission. Imagine, explore, create! This program is designed for pre-school age children and their parents. The Museum’s history, themes, and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities. Call 770-427-2117, x 116 or visit www.Southern Museum for information.

November
VININGS JUBILEE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Atlanta. 6-8pm. Free. A community holiday celebration with music, family entertainment, holiday treats and Santa Claus. Sponsored by Paces Properties, Vinings Civic Club and Vinings Jubilee merchants. For more information call 770-438-8080.

November
Stone Mountain Christmas
This holiday event features live shows, train rides and hightly Snowfall and Fireworks Celebration with a special appearance by Santa and friends. Kids can grab a tube and slide down Coca-Cola Snow Mountain or enjoy the snow play area. Stone Mountain Park.
Stone Mountain Park Website

November-December
THE GEORGIA BALLET PRESENTS: THE NUTCRACKER
Cobb County Civic Center. Marietta. Fri. 7pm; Sat. 2pm & 7pm; Sun. 1:30pm & 5:30pm. Admission $24.50-$31.50. The Georgia Ballet professional company and more than 140 students present this colorful production of dancing sugar plums, giant mice, exotic candies, and magical snowflakes that will get you in the spirit for the season. Call 770-528-0881 or visit Georgia Ballet for information.

November-December
THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPE
The Art Station-Big Shanty. Kennesaw. Free. 10am-5pm. Call for weekend hours. An opportunity to purchase original art work and one of a kind handmade crafts presented by the North Cobb Arts League. Call 770-514-5930 or visit Art Station Cobb for information.