Enjoy The Weekend While Staying Close To Home

Twilight Canoe

Where/When: Sweetwater State Park, 1750 Mount Vernon Road, Lithia Springs; Friday, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy a peaceful canoe ride at sunset on a tranquil creek. Must be 18 years of age.

Pricing: $15/includes canoe, paddle and life vest + $5 parking

More Info: www.gastateparks.org/SweetwaterCreek or call 770-732-5871

Ruins To Rapids Full Moon Hike

Where/When: Sweetwater State Park, 1750 Mount Vernon Road, Lithia Springs; Saturday, 8 - 10 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy a beautiful state park by hiking for 1 1/ 2 miles inside a Civil-War era textile mill and follow the rapids of Sweetwater Creek. A flashlight and good hiking shoes recommended. No children under 6 and no dogs.

Pricing: $6 per person/$5 for parking. All proceeds go directly to the Friends of Sweetwater Creek

More Info: www.gastateparks.org/SweetwaterCreek or call 770-732-5871

The Main Street Players present The Marvelous Wonderetts a Musical

Where/When: The Dallas Theater, 208 Main St., Dallas; Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.

Why Go: Take a musical trip down memory land to all your favorite songs from the 50s and 60s

Pricing: $10 regular/$7 for senior citizens and students

More Info: www.dallastheater-civiccenter.com or call 678-363-0813

Big Shanty Festival

Where/When: Downtown Kennesaw, 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 6 p.m.

Why Go: Celebrate the heritage of the Civil War and enjoy family fun activities. 200 arts & crafts booths, food vendors and live entertainment.

Pricing: FREE

More Info: www.kennesaw-ga.gov/ or call 770-423-1330

Taste of West Cobb

Where/When: The Avenues of West Cobb, 3625 Dallas Highway, Marietta; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy a culinary festival and sample food from various surrounding restaurants. All monies raised benefit Hillgrove High School Music Education Program

Pricing: FREE admission; food samples $1 - $4

More Info: www.allinonemgmt.com/towc/ or call 404-285-9748