10/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2024 08:24
UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND COBB |
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
Adopt-a-Stream - learn to monitor levels of chemicals in our waterways. More information here. |
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
MAKE-A-WISH 5K
TRUCK-A-PALOOZA
POWERS FERRY CORRIDOR CLEANUP
RECYCLING DROP-OFF |
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
Cobb Sheriff's Office Community Briefing and Block Party at Kennesaw State University, 3333 Busbee Dr. NW, Kennesaw. Free. RSVP HERE. |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 Goosebumps 2 Halloween Movie - 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at the Cobb Civic Center (outdoors) Self-Defense Workshop for women, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Use code #40768 to register here. Lunch and Learn - Septic System Basics - noon - 12:45 p.m. - in person and virtual. Information and registration here. waterSmart Water Art Calendar - middle school art contest submissions due. More information here. |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Mable House Harvest Festival - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Mable House. All ages.
Trail of the Month Club - 1 - 3 p.m. at Kemp Park. All ages. Register here (39471). Chalktoberfest - Oct. 12, noon - 5 p.m. in Marietta Square. Free entry. Wine and beer tasting tickets available here in advance. Music, chalk art and more. Info here. |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Learn to play tennis in just 2 hours at the Adult Red Ball Tennis program. Ages 18 and up. This immersion version of the game emphasizes the enjoyment of the sport. At Terrell Mill Park. More info here. |
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
Women's Self-defense - 6 - 7 p.m., Participants will learn essential and practical self-defense skills to protect themselves in critical situations. |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Full Moon Hike - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Allatoona Creek Park. Experience Allatoona Creek Park after dark under the light of the full moon. |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Pumpkin Palooza (41956) - 6 - 8 p.m. Family event at Ward Recreation Center. Register here. Glass Blowing Workshop - Glass Pumpkins - Saturday, Oct. 19, for kids and adults. Three sessions 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. at Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center. Register here. Trick or Treatment sPOOky Tour - Eco-tour for classes and families at the R.L. Sutton Water Reclamation Facility. There will be treats, educational activities. Come in Halloween costume for a sPOOky good time! Registration is required here. Fall-O-Ween Fest - Swift-Cantrell Park. 3 - 7 p.m., candy trail, scavenger hunt, trick-or-treat, games, costume contest. Holloweentown movie will be shown on an inflatable screen after sundown. |
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23-26 Haunted House - 5 - 9 pm, Oct. 23 - 26 at Jim Miller Park, free. |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 AYTEF Block Party - Atlanta Youth Tennis and Education Foundation block party is a fun event for the whole family. Enjoy a free night of tennis, outdoor games and food. No equipment or prior experience necessary. Register here. |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Fall Festival of Fun - 5 - 9 p.m. Oct. 26 at Jim Miller Park, free. Trunk or Treat - noon - 2 p.m. at Cobb Police Headquarters, 545 Fairground Street, Marietta. Get into the Halloween spirit with early trick-or-treating, fun costumes, and lots of sweet surprises in a safe environment. Meet first responders. Costumes encouraged. Hocus Pocus at The Strand at 8 p.m. |
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 Howl-O-Ween Trunk or Treat - 3 - 7 p.m. at Cobb Animal Services, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. Free pet adoptions. Treats for pets and kids. Face painting, ice cream, cookies and more. |
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Pumpkin SMASH! 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at Ward Rec Center. Register here. (#41946) Rivers Alive Stream Cleanup - 9 a.m. - noon. More information and registration here. |
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Fairy Pumpkin Habitat workshop - for 5 - 9 years old - Use natural materials you collect in our Wildlife and Rain Garden to create a shelter for fairies and other small creatures inside of pumpkins. Pumpkins will be taken home to provide a habitat for the creatures at your home. Information and registration here |
HOLIDAY /SEASONAL CLASSES AND EVENTS A sampling of fall/winter/holiday events: FALL
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HALLOWEEN
For Adults
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THANKSGIVING Must Ministries Gobble Jog - Thursday, Nov. 28. Information and sign up here. Thanksgiving Camp - 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Nov. 25 - 27 at Ward Recreation Center #41957 |
WINTER/CHRISTMAS/HANUKKAH/KWANZAA
For Adults
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