Powder Springs Parks & Recreation

12/13/2024

We are proud to honor American Legion Post 294 - Powder Springs, GA as the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Volunteer of the Year Award Winners! Post 294 is an invaluable addition to Powder Springs! Thank you for your support in the community!

12/11/2024

Experience the magic of the Powder Springs Christmas Parade! Thanks to everyone that came out in the cold to start the Christmas Season with us! Merry Christmas!

12/10/2024

Sneak peak of a few shots from the Powder Springs Christmas Parade!!

12/10/2024

Santa's Reindeer are out and about around Powder Springs! Pick up a Clue Card at the Powder Springs Police Department or at https://cityofpowdersprings.org/839/Christmas-Holiday-Fun
Follow the clues to figure out where the reindeer are and to where to pick up a prize bag!!
Post some pics of your hunt!!

12/07/2024

12/06/2024

This time tomorrow night we will be Making Merry down Marietta Street ushering in the Christmas Season to Powder Springs!! Bundle Up and Bring your friends to get a great spot to watch the parade - then come on into Thurman Springs Park for free cocoa and a cookie before the tree lighting and stick around for the Christmas Village with FREE picture with Santa, Christmas activities and Live entertainment on the amphitheater stage!

12/04/2024

The big day is so close! See graphic for detailed street closures and times. Marietta Street will begin being cleared at 5:50pm.
The Parade steps off at 6:30pm at Old Austell Rd and will travel down Marietta Street and into Thurman Springs Park! The tree lighting will begin after the parade ushers Santa into Thurman Springs Park! Grab some free cocoa and cookies from the City of Powder Springs and stick around for FREE pictures with Santa and fun Christmas Activities and live entertainment on the amphitheater stage!

12/03/2024

Can't wait to see you Friday 12/6 at the Powder Springs Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Christmas Village!
Get your spot on Marietta St early - follow the parade into Thurman Springs Park for the Christmas Tree Lighting and stick around for the Christmas Village with Free Pictures with Santa - Hot Cocoa and Cookies! Fun Family Activities and Live Entertainment on the amphitheater stage!!

12/02/2024

The 2024 Reindeer Scavenger Hunt has begun!! Santa's Reindeer are out and about around Powder Springs! Pick up a Clue Card at the Powder Springs Police Department or at https://cityofpowdersprings.org/839/Christmas-Holiday-Fun
Follow the clues to figure out where the reindeer are and to where to pick up a prize bag!!
Post some pics of your hunt!!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Powder Springs Parks & Recreation !
We are thankful for you!
What are you thankful for??

11/27/2024

Expect Delays for Road Closures on Friday, December 6 for the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Side street closures begin at 3pm
Marietta Street Closure will be cleared starting at 5:30pm

11/26/2024

Happy to have our Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting named as one of the 15 best holiday experiences in metro Atlanta. If you’ve never attended our parade and tree lighting in years past, make this year your first time by joining us Dec. 6!

Here are the best holiday experiences to enjoy this holiday season in Atlanta.

11/22/2024

This just in!!! - Reindeer have been spotted hanging around the Powder Springs Parks & Recreation Department! It must be getting close to Reindeer Scavenger Hunt time! Santa's reindeer will be 'hidden' around town starting December 2! Scavenger Hunt Clue Cards will be available at that time! Scout out the reindeer and follow the clues to pick up a bag of treats!!

https://www.cityofpowdersprings.org/839/Christmas-Holiday-Fun

11/20/2024

The Powder Springs Marketplace scheduled for December has been canceled. We will return with Marketplace in 2025!

11/19/2024

Welcome in the Christmas Season as the Powder Springs Christmas Parade ushers Santa into Thurman Springs Park for the Official Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Village!! Friday, December 6 at 6:30pm

11/17/2024

SUNDAY: The South Cobb Arts Alliance Holiday Artfest Market & Christmas House Tea Room's final day runs from noon to 5 p.m. at the Ford Center, 4181 Atlanta St., behind the Powder Springs Library. It's a great time to shop original, handmade fine arts and crafts during the holiday season. No admission fee and open to the public.

Sunday's highlights include a solo performance by TreVante at 1:30 p.m. and a free yarn dolls craft project (make and take) with sessions at 1 p.m. and 2 pm. with SCAA member artist Rose Mason.

Find more info in the comments!