Budget Activities for this Weekend

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Dallas-Hiram Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit.

Cobb County Public Library Spring Book Sale

Where: Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta

Exhibit Halls A & B

When: Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Hundreds of books will be on sale. Most fiction & hardback books are $1

More Info: www.cobbcat.org or call 770-528-2342

Marietta Wine Market: Krewes & Brews

Where: Marietta Wine Market, 18 Powder Springs St., Marietta

When: Saturday 2 - 4 p.m.

Sample beers from Dixie & Abita Brewing Company in New Orleans

Event is $10 per person/must be 21 years old to participate in tasting

More Info: www.mariettawinemarket.com or call 770-919-1574

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With Storytime

Where: Barnes & Noble Avenues of West Cobb, 3625 Dallas Highway SW, Marietta

When: Saturday, 11 a.m.

Miss Barbra will be reading Dr. Seuss’ Hop On Pop; snacks and crafts too!

Event is FREE

More Info: www.barnesandnoble.com/event/3085098-3 or call 770-424-0511

Paulding Fine Arts Center

Where: Fine Arts Gallery is in the Civic Center behind the historic Dallas Theater, 121 E. Griffin St. Dallas

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Display of local artists. Free admission.Donations accepted. Memberships      available

More info: www.pauldingfinearts.org or call 770-443-1649

Where: Chapel Hill High School, 4899 Chapel Hill Road, Douglasville

When: Saturday, 7 - 9 p.m.

Showcasing local performers and members of the Douglas County Cowboy Poets, as well as musicians who will sing, yodel, play guitar, fiddle and harmonica traditional cowboy songs. Presented by the Douglas County Cowboy Poets in partnership with the Cultural Arts Council.

More info: www.artsdouglas.org or call 770-949-2787