Did you know that this week is Screen Free Week? (It was formerly known as “TV Turn Off Week” during simpler times.) If the articles being shared on my Facebook feed are any indication, parents today have a complex and confusing...

I remember beaming with pride when I made a vase for my mom one year in elementary school. It is very easy to do with things you probably already have around the house! Mother’s Day vase supply list: 1 clean, empty plastic bottle with the...

Saturday Smyrna Fresh Produce Market Opens. 8am – 12pm. Smyrna First Baptist (Market Village). Home Depot Kids’ Workshop. 9am – 12pm. All Home Depot locations. This week’s kit: Build a flower planter. May-retta...

Hi everyone! Now that warmer weather is upon us, one of my family’s favorite things to do is to dine alfresco. With that in mind, here are a few of my favorite places to eat and drink outdoors in Smyrna (and a little beyond): 1. Atkins Park Tavern...

Here’s a quick recap of what happened on Smyrna Parent in April, in case you missed any of it! On the Blog: We (FINALLY) celebrated the arrival of spring with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors: Animal Encounters Beyond the...

Friday Family Fun Friday at Legacy Golf Links. 4:30 – 8pm. 1825 Windy Hill Road. Smyrna. There will be games for kids and kids at heart . Activities will include family golf, GolfZilla, launch monitor challenges, Break The Glass...

Trail running isn’t for everyone.  I’m not really sure why it isn’t, but it seems some people prefer the streets.  There are so many reasons why I trail run that, really, I could write an entire article just on that.  My original...

Friday Good Friday: City of Smyrna, City of Marietta, and Cobb County will be closed for the holiday. Saturday – Egg Hunt info updated as of 10:00am Cobb County Easter Egg Hunt. CANCELED 10am – 2pm. Jim Miller Park. 2245...

Come play on the “Kidscape Village” at Cobb Park in Smyrna with other Smyrna Parent readers and the Anklebiter’s Adventures meetup group! When: Tuesday, April 22 from 10am – noon. Please feel free to come and go...

Friday Taylor-Brawner Park with Art. 12pm – 7pm. Taylor-Brawner House. (Smyrna). A free fine art exhibit, featuring all original artwork from 14 award winning regional artists. Come to admire or purchase.  Each day a different artist...