There's always something fun for the kids at the Square!  Perhaps the simple pleasure getting an ice cream cone and playing on the train in Glover Park is all it takes.  But for those of you who want a few more ideas, check out our featured events especially for kids.
 

Marietta Fire Museum
The Marietta Fire Museum provides a unique look at firefighting techniques and equipment from as far back as the late 1800s. The highlight of the museum is the “Aurora,” a steam-powered fire engine purchased by the city of Marietta in 1879. Also on view are pumper trucks from the 1920s, a 1949 ladder truck, and an extensive variety of firefighting paraphernalia.

Historic Marietta Trolley Tours
All aboard Marietta’s only trolley tour!
Join us for a one-hour, fully-narrated exploration of our historic city. Experience Marietta’s rich heritage, from the vibrant Downtown Square, past grand Antebellum homes, to the battlefields at Kennesaw Mountain. Find out more at www.mariettatrolley.com


 

 

  

September 10, 2008
Museum Mice Tours: Etta’s Favorite Shapes
Marietta Museum of History
Wednesday – 10:30am – 12:00pm
Based on programs by the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, tours are offered to toddlers from age 3 to 5 and their parents. The purpose of the 45-minute tours is to introduce toddlers to history through very basic concepts like shapes, sounds, games, tools and jobs. Museum Mascots Murray and Etta are whimsical cartoon mice that help convey the themes for the tours and provide a little fun. Costumed docents lead the tours that offer a variety of activities including story time and crafts. The Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries has named the Mice Tours the 2008 Education Program of the Year.

Admission to the tour is $5 per family. www.mariettahistory.org/micetours.html

September 27, 2008
Marietta Reads Kickoff
Glover Park – Marietta Square
Sat 11:00am - 3:00pm
Open to the Public
Marietta Reads! Kickoff Saturday, September 27. The Marietta City Schools' literacy initiative celebrates its four-year anniversary Saturday, September 30 in Glover Park on the Marietta Square with a reading fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The fun-filled event will offer a variety of reading and family activities. Schools will also showcase their entries in the Scarecrows in the Square Contest, which is sponsored by Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities. www.mariettaga.gov/calendar/default.aspx

October 18, 2008
Halloween Happenings
Glover Park – Marietta Square
Sat 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Halloween Happenings on Saturday, October 18, will feature games and kid friendly activities from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and a costume contest for children under 12 at 2:00 PM. A pet costume contest is also being planned sponsored by Bear’s World. Bring your decorated pumpkin by 1:00 PM for judging in the Pumpkin decorating contest. You may carve, glue or draw n your pumpkin. No registration is required for the costume contests or pumpkin contest. Free parking will be available in the Cobb County Parking Garage on Cherokee Street. Marietta Parks and Recreation Department sponsors this event each fall. Call 770-794-5601 for more information. www.mariettaga.gov/calendar/default.aspx

 

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