Bartow History Museum

<h2>SANTA COMES TO TOWN FOR AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!</h2>
The holiday season returns to the Bartow History Museum with the annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Event with Santa on Saturday, November 14.
Families are invited to step into the spirit of a traditional Christmas morning with a visit from Santa, festive treats, classic Christmas stories, holiday cartoons, and hands-on crafts with the Bartow History Museum elves.
Santa will be available for holiday photos, with professional photography provided in partnership with Louis Tonsmeire Studio. Families can choose from several photo package options.
<h3>Santa Photo Packages</h3>
Package A – $35 2 – 5×7 prints and 4 wallet-sized prints
Package B – $40 2 – 5×7 prints, 2 – 4×6 prints, and 4 wallet-sized prints
Package C – $45 1 – 8×10 print, 2 – 5×7 prints, and 8 wallet-sized prints
Package D – $55 1 – 8×10 print, 2 – 5×7 prints, 3 – 4×6 prints, 8 wallet-sized prints, and a CD
Reservations are required. Space is limited, so families are encouraged to reserve their time with Santa in advance.
For more information, call the Bartow History Museum at (770) 382-3818.SPONSORED BY: Latitude Blue

Local Event: Old-Fashioned Christmas Event & Photos with Santa

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Old-Fashioned Christmas Event & Photos with Santa

SANTA COMES TO TOWN FOR AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!
The holiday season returns to the Bartow History Museum with...

Tellus Science Museum

<h2>CALLING ALL SCOUTS! </h2>
Join us at Tellus Science Museum for a day packed with exciting activities designed to help you meet a variety of badge requirements. Each exhibit, lab, and interactive space is tailored to cover topics like geology, astronomy, physical science, and more – making this journey both fun and educational!
<ul><li>Visit our labs to complete themed activities designed to help meet badge requirements for a variety of subjects and ages.</li><li>The one and only Tellus Blue Crew will be making a special appearance in the galleries! Join in on fun, scout-centered hands-on activities.</li><li>The Tellus Super Awesome Science Center (SASSquad) will be in the Theater to perform live science demonstrations. We'll explore the super science of electricity that will make your hair stand on end.</li><li>Catch some rays! Head out to the Observatory from 12 - 4 PM to get a glimpse of our closest star - the Sun. (weather permitting)</li></ul>REGISTER HERE

Local Event: Scoutacular Science

Scoutacular Science

CALLING ALL SCOUTS! 
Join us at Tellus Science Museum for a day packed with exciting activities designed to help you meet a...

Georgia Highlands College

Come explore a variety of local talent at the Indoor Craft Fair hosted by the Friends of the Bartow County Library and Georgia Highlands at the college. This community event offers a wonderful opportunity to shop for unique handmade items in a comfortable indoor setting. Hours:&nbsp;10-4. No admission fee.

Local Event: Indoor Craft Fair

Indoor Craft Fair

Come explore a variety of local talent at the Indoor Craft Fair hosted by the Friends of the Bartow County Library and Georgia...

Georgia is home to hundreds of native bee species, each playing an important role in our ecosystems and gardens. Join Becky Griffin, Community and School Garden Coordinator, Pollinator Health Associate, and National Coordinator for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, for this engaging program where participants will learn how to recognize some of Georgia’s most fascinating native bees, discover their unique behaviors and nesting habits, and explore simple ways to create a welcoming habitat for them.
<h2>STAY + EXPLORE!</h2>
Create a bee home for all our pollinator pals using special, untreated wood!

Local Event: Lunch + Learn: Native Bees of Georgia

Lunch + Learn: Native Bees of Georgia

Georgia is home to hundreds of native bee species, each playing an important role in our ecosystems and gardens. Join Becky...

Would you or someone you love benefit from having a quieter experience at the Museum?&nbsp;
Sensory Friendly Mornings is an exclusive event for individuals with different sensory processing skills and their families to have a fun, enjoyable, and interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. This sensory-friendly event offers a conscious effort to eliminate extra stimuli.Space is limited. Registration is recommended. Museum opens to the general public at 10 AM.

Local Event: Sensory Friendly Mornings

Sensory Friendly Mornings

Would you or someone you love benefit from having a quieter experience at the Museum? 
Sensory Friendly Mornings is an...

Need to hit the stores for a few hours on Black Friday, we have you covered. Youth Explosion of Bartow is hosting a Glow Party for 1st-4th graders from 1-3pm, and 5th-6th graders from 3-5pm with games, food and a DJ! Everything is FREE. For more information, text Aubrey Mayweather at 678-761-6880. Glow out!&nbsp;

Local Event: Black Friday Glow Party (For Kids)

Black Friday Glow Party (For Kids)

Need to hit the stores for a few hours on Black Friday, we have you covered. Youth Explosion of Bartow is hosting a Glow Party...

Come meet experts Mike McCracken and Joel Leopard to learn how Plant Vogtle and other nuclear power plants nationwide safely generate reliable, carbon-free electricity. Attendees will learn about the science behind nuclear fission, nuclear fuel, radiation, reactor operations, and common misconceptions about nuclear energy. <h2>STAY + EXPLORE!</h2>
Use dominoes to experiment with chain reactions – the driving force of nuclear energy!
<h2>PLUS!</h2>
The first 50 guests to join us for this Lunch + Learn will receive a $10 voucher to use for lunch in the Tellus Cafe, courtesy of our presenter, Georgia Power!&nbsp;Please note: The voucher is valid for one-time use and has no cash value. No cash back. Discount can only be applied to food items purchased in the Tellus Science Museum Cafe. No purchase required. Limit one voucher per family attending Lunch + Learn. Valid only on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.

Local Event: Lunch + Learn: Nuclear 101

Lunch + Learn: Nuclear 101

Come meet experts Mike McCracken and Joel Leopard to learn how Plant Vogtle and other nuclear power plants nationwide safely...

<h2>Holly Jolly Hangout Offers Reserved Parking for Exchange Club Christmas Parade!</h2>
Make parade night merry and bright at the Bartow History Museum’s Holly Jolly Hangout, a Christmas Parade Watch Party celebrating the Exchange Club Christmas Parade, one of North Georgia’s largest holiday parades!
Visitors can reserve a preferred parking space at the Mulinix Research Center, located at 1 N Gilmer Street.&nbsp;Look for the elf holding a sign to find the designated parking entrance. Parking opens at 4:30 p.m., and the parade begins at 6 p.m.
For $15 per vehicle, guests can secure a reserved parking space at the museum for the duration of the parade, making arrival and departure more convenient while helping avoid heavy traffic and crowds. Museum members receive a discount. Each pass covers one vehicle, regardless of the number of passengers, and the fee applies to the parking space rather than the number of attendees.
Please note that parking passes reserve vehicle parking only. The museum does not reserve or provide standing or seating areas for parade viewing.
Following the parade, visitors can stop by the museum to enjoy complimentary holiday treats and hot chocolate. Gather your family and friends and celebrate one of Bartow County’s favorite holiday traditions!

Local Event: Holly Jolly Hangout (Preferred Parking Spot)

Holly Jolly Hangout (Preferred Parking Spot)

Holly Jolly Hangout Offers Reserved Parking for Exchange Club Christmas Parade!
Make parade night merry and bright at the...

<h2>A Christmas Tradition with a Haunting History</h2>
What better way to celebrate the season than with a few ghost stories? Join the Bartow History Museum on Saturday, December 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for Ghosts of Christmas Past, an evening exploring the centuries-old English tradition of sharing ghost stories during the Christmas season.
Discover how this wintertime custom began, how it influenced modern holiday celebrations, and why ghost stories became part of Christmas traditions. Enjoy holiday-themed refreshments as you settle in for an evening of history, storytelling, and seasonal spooks!
<h3>Admission:</h3>
<ul><li>$9 per person. Museum membership discounts are available.</li></ul>
Pull up a seat and experience the haunting history of Christmas!

Local Event: Ghosts of Christmas Past

Ghosts of Christmas Past

A Christmas Tradition with a Haunting History
What better way to celebrate the season than with a few ghost stories? Join the...

<h2>GRAB YOUR FAVORITE FLANNELS, BECAUSE IT'S A WINTER WONDERLAND AT OUR HOLIDAY PJ PARTY!</h2>
<ul><li>Duck and dodge through an indoor snowball battle</li><li>Go for a spin around our festive sock-skating rink (shoe booties will be provided)</li><li>Color your own holiday card</li><li>Crack open a geode</li><li>Craft ornaments to take home</li><li>Grab some complimentary milk and cookies in the banquet room (while supplies last)</li><li>Look for the Tellus Blue Crew in the museum galleries for more festive science fun!</li></ul>
As a reward for making the Nice List, museum members get 20% off in the Tellus Store all day.&nbsp;
<h3>SENSORY FRIENDLY GUESTS ONLY*</h3>
<h3>9 - 10 AM</h3>
<a href="https://tellusmuseum.ticketapp.org/portal/product/27/event/36663634-6330-4564-8166-386332326332" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a>
*Sensory Friendly Hour is designed for individuals with different sensory processing skills and their families to enjoy the event with limited guests and reduced stimuli. Space is limited and advanced registration is highly recommended. The museum opens to the public at 10 AM.&nbsp;
<h3>PHOTO OPS*</h3>
Santa 9 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 - 4 PM Grinch 9 - 11:30 AM, 12:30 - 4 PM Frosty the Snowman 9 - 11 AM, 12 - 1 PM, 3 - 4 PM
<h3>ACTIVITIES</h3>
Observatory 12 - 4 PM Complimentary cookies + milk*: 11 AM - 3 PM (while supplies last) Kids Hands-On Activities*: 9 AM - 3 PM
*These activities will begin at 9 AM for SENSORY FRIENDLY REGISTRANTS ONLY.

Local Event: Holiday PJ Party 

Holiday PJ Party 

GRAB YOUR FAVORITE FLANNELS, BECAUSE IT'S A WINTER WONDERLAND AT OUR HOLIDAY PJ PARTY!
Duck and dodge through an indoor...

COME VISIT OUR OBSERVATORY!Take a rare look through our telescope, where we will be showing some of our favorite celestial objects in the evening sky.&nbsp;
<a href="https://tellusmuseum.ticketapp.org/portal/product/28/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">More Observing Dates</a>This event is subject to cancellation due to cloudy skies or inclement weather. The Observatory is not heated or air-conditioned, so please dress appropriately.
Please note that the Observatory and outdoor restrooms will be open, but the Museum will be closed.

Local Event: Evening Sky Watch

Evening Sky Watch

COME VISIT OUR OBSERVATORY!Take a rare look through our telescope, where we will be showing some of our favorite celestial...

<h2>EXPLORE THE GROUND BENEATH YOUR FEET</h2>
Spend a day learning more about three key pieces of the Southeast’s ecosystem: the native plants that anchor a healthy landscape, the pollinators that depend on them, and the forgotten grasslands that once defined our region. Whether you’re a backyard gardener, a conservation professional, or simply curious about the wild world outside your door, this symposium will change the way you look at the ground beneath your feet.

Local Event: Tellus Symposium 2027: Native Plants, Pollinators + Southern Grasslands

Tellus Symposium 2027: Native Plants,...

EXPLORE THE GROUND BENEATH YOUR FEET
Spend a day learning more about three key pieces of the Southeast’s ecosystem: the native...

Tellus Symposium 2027: Native Plants, Pollinators + Southern Grasslands

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Governors Gun Club

Governors Gun Club is a premier indoor shooting range and firearms destination with locations in Kennesaw and Powder Springs, Georgia. Established in 2013, the club offers an elevated "guntry club" experience that combines world-class shooting facilities with upscale amenities, including a full-service restaurant and lounge. The expansive 87,500-square-foot Kennesaw facility features 32 pistol and rifle lanes, a 100-yard high-power rifle range, and North America's first indoor sporting clay range. Beyond its range offerings, the club serves as a comprehensive resource for firearm enthusiasts, providing professional instruction, certified training courses, and competitive shooting events like IDPA and GSSF. The retail store carries a wide selection of firearms, ammunition, optics, and accessories, supported by an on-site armorer for expert maintenance and customization. Members and guests can also utilize specialized services such as FFL transfers, consignment programs, and private event hosting in a sophisticated, community-focused environment. Dedicated to responsible gun ownership and the preservation of Second Amendment rights, Governors Gun Club prioritizes safety and education for shooters of all skill levels. Visitors can expect a welcoming, professional atmosphere where high-quality amenities meet a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the shooting sports lifestyle.

Governors Gun Club is a premier indoor shooting range and firearms destination with locations in Kennesaw and Powder Springs, Georgia. Established...

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