Cobb County offers plenty of events for everyone this week, from brewery tours and comedy shows to fall festivals and even non-Halloween events.
Atlanta
So You Think You Can Dance Tour | 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31
2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta
Finalists from season 12 of the FOX television show bring their unique styles to Atlanta. The lineup includes Team Stage's Gaby Diaz, Edson Juarez, Jim Nowakowski, Hailee Payne and Derek Piquette, and Team Street's Megan "Megz" Alfonso, Eddie "Neptune" Eskridge, Virgil Gadson, Jessica "JJ" Rabone and Jana "Jaja" Vankova.
TICKETS: $42-$62 plus applicable fees, www.cobbenergycentre.com
Acworth
Folklore Haunted House | (opens at 7:30 p.m., closing times vary) Oct. 25, Oct, 28-31
5389 N. Main St., Acworth
Step inside "The Manor," and your blood will be pumping as you experience "Adrenaline," another attraction during the last days of this ghoulish spectacle in downtown Acworth.
TICKETS: $15 per person for The Manor, $15 per person for Adrenaline, combo ticket for $25. www.folklorehauntedhouse.com
Austell
October Haunt After Hours | 4:30-8 p.m. Oct. 27
Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell
Adults can network with businesses while enjoying a kids-free evening at Six Flags. Play games, ride roller coasters, eat and drink (refreshments, beer and wine included in the price), hear live music and compete in a costume contest, all while meeting business contacts.
TICKETS: $15 per person until midnight Oct. 25, $30 at the gate. www.cobbafterhours.com or call 770-944-7433.
Mableton
Silver Comet Half and Full Marathon | 7:45 a.m. Oct. 31
Mable House Arts Center, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton
This Halloween marks the 15th anniversary of the Silver Comet Half Marathon and fourth annual Silver Comet Marathon.
REGISTER: $80 for half-marathon and $110 for full marathon. Register online and contact silvercometrace@gmail.com with any questions.
Marietta
Paper Mill Food Trucks | 5-8 p.m. Oct. 26
Paper Mill Village, 137 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta
Visit East Cobb's main street for the last food truck event of the year. Classic favorites such as Fry Guy, King of Pops, Mighty Meatballs and Happy Belly will join other trucks.
FREE admission; pay for food and drinks. More details here or call 404-237-7710.
Red Hare Brewing's Hare-O-Ween | 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 30
Red Hare Brewing, 1998 Delk Industrial Blvd., Marietta
It's a Halloween craft beer bonanza with a haunted brewery tour, glow-in-the-dark souvenir pint glass, beer samples, limited-time drink specials, music, costume contests and more. This is the fourth annual Hare-O-Ween.
TICKETS: $20 per person. More details here or call 678-401-0600.
Comedy Squared | 8-11 p.m. Oct. 30
Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave. S.W., Marietta
Laugh your way into the Halloween weekend at this stand-up comedy showcase with some of the Southeast's finest comedians. The venue is in historic downtown Marietta.
TICKETS: $15. More details here.
Fall Festival of Fun | 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31
Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta
The 16th annual fall festival provides children an alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. Games, inflatable rides, arts and crafts, costume contests for kids and adults, a photo booth and more are part of the event, hosted by Cobb P.A.R.K.S., Cobb County Public Safety, Safe Kids Cobb County and Cobb County 4-H. Come costumed and remember to bring a bag for your candy.
FREE: No cost for parking, entrance to the park, candy, games or contests. Small fees for concessions and rides. More details here or call 770-528-8875.
Kennesaw
Garden Gallop 5K | 7:30 a.m. Oct. 31
Downtown Kennesaw, 2958 N. Main St., Kennesaw
Run the sixth and final race of the 2015 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series, a Peachtree Road Race qualifier, through downtown Kennesaw and Swift Cantrell Park. Other events include a 1-mile fun and tot trot.
REGISTER: $15 for 1-mile fun run, $30 for 5K race, Tot Trot is free. More details here.
Powder Springs
Fifth Saturday Car Show on the Lawn | 4-10 p.m. Oct. 31
Powder Springs Town Square, 4488 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs
This special Halloween event will feature trunk or treat. Music, food, a raffle and door prizes are part of this regular car show.
FREE: More details here or call 770-943-1666.
Smyrna
Casper's Friendly Castle | 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 30
Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna
Halloween fun for pre-school age children. Enjoy a morning of activities, including a hayride across the Village Green, arts and crafts, a moon walk, giant inflatable slide and more carnival games.
TICKETS: $10 per family resident, $20 nonresident. Register More details here or call 678-631-5541.
Raising 'El Halloween Party + Rocky Horror Dinner Show | 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Oct. 31
Muss & Turner's, 1675 Cumberland Parkway, Smyrna
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with a dinner party and viewing at The Grog Shop at Muss and Turner's. The film begins at 7 p.m. Afterward, head over to the Monster Bash for cocktails, costumes (plus a costume contest with prizes) and music beginning at 9 p.m.
TICKETS: Prices vary; reservations required for the dinner show. More details here or call 770-434-1114.
Jonquil Festival | noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 25
Village Green in downtown Smyrna
Fall into the spirit of autumn at the 20th annual Jonquil Festival. The popular community event offers food, arts and crafts booths, live music and more in the "Jonquil City," named for the short-tubed yellow flower with long leaves.
FREE: Learn more here.
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