The 2017 holiday season has arrived, even if the temperature outside doesn’t reflect it. Cobb County is home to several seasonal festivities for adults and children.
October
October 14-15 Marietta Square
Chalktoberfest is presented by the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art and takes place Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 11-5. It includes the chalk art festival with professional artists, live music and craft beer festival. Advance tickets to participate in Saturday’s beer festival are $40-45 and $50 at the door. The rest of the event is free. http://www.chalktoberfest.com
October 20-21 Acworth
Allatoona High School Haunted Trail For the bargain price of $5, let the Fine Arts Department spook you on a guided walk on campus from 7-11 pm. http://www.allatoonahs.com/home-5/haunted-trail/
October 21 Powder Springs
Spooktacular Chase The annual 5k and 10k costumed races benefit Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia and take place in Historic Powder Springs. http://www.spooktacularchase.com
October 27-28 Kennesaw
Owl-O-Ween The fifth annual hot air balloon festival and costume party takes place at Kennesaw State University’s Sports & Entertainment Park. There will be live music, kids’ activities, balloon rides and more. Adult tickets are $14 and kids are $6. It is recommended to purchase parking in advance. http://owl-o-ween.com
October 27-28 Smyrna
Fall Jonquil Festival The community center at 200 Village Green Circle will host food, inflatables, a children’s costume parade, puppets, craft booths and music on Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-5. https://www.smyrnacity.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/8856/953
October 28 Acworth
Halloween Jambooree Carnival games, hayrides and costume contests for the family at 4762 Logan Road. http://acworthtourism.org/event/halloween-jambooree/
November
November 4 Kennesaw
Taste of Kennesaw Thirty local restaurants will offer samples in Downtown Kennesaw from 11-8 pm. Tastes cost $1-4. There will also be live music and activities. http://www.kennesaw.com/taste-of-kennesaw/
November 4 Acworth
Acworth Beer Festival Head to Historic Downtown Acworth from 1-5 pm to sample over 100 craft beers, 25 wines and hear live music. Tickets range from $35-50. http://acworthcraftbeerfest.com
November 10-12 Mableton
A Christmas Story the Musical The Theatre Project will perform the musical version of the classic film for three nights at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. Tickets are $10 and tables are $72. Children 12 and under are free. http://www.mablehouse.org/amphitheatre-event-reader/events/A_Christmas_Story.html
November 18 Acworth
9th Annual Turkey Chase 5k Fun Run and 2k Walk http://acworthtourism.org/event/acworth-turkey-chase/
November 17-January 3 Marietta Square
Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa on the Square Once again, the Square will transform into a Winter Wonderland with an ice skating rink, visits from Santa and tree lighting ceremony.
http://www.winterwonderlandmarietta.com
November 23-December 31 Marietta
Lights of LIFE Life University is holding its annual drive-through light show with train rides and a petting zoo. $5-10 per car. https://www.life.edu/lights-of-life/
December
December 1 Austell
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Collar Park. Food, games, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. 6 pm. http://www.austellga.gov/index.asp?SEC=4CF41B7E-DC68-421B-93DC-0A16A67E9916&DE=465364A0-0585-4401-8547-DBB0F8272C51&Type=B_EV
December 1 Powder Springs
A Storybook Christmas Parade and tree lighting at 5:30 pm in Downtown Powder Springs.
December 2 Kennesaw
A Day with Santa Parade, costumes and kids’ activities in Downtown Kennesaw from noon – 6pm. http://www.adaywithsanta.com
December 2-3 Marietta
The Marietta Pilgrimage Tour six private decorated homes on a tour that has been named a Top 100 Event in North America. Day tour is $30 and candlelight tour is $25. http://www.mariettapilgrimage.com
December 3 East Cobb Park
Holiday Lights Celebration from 5-7pm with Santa, tree lighting and music. Free. https://www.eastcobbpark.org/event/holiday-lights-celebration-2017/
December 9 Kennesaw
Breakfast with Santa 8-9:30 am. Ben Robertson Community Center. $6 https://www.active.com/kennesaw-ga/breakfast-with-santa-8-00am-seating-2017?cmp=39-35-eventful_inc
December 9 Marietta Square
Sleighbells on the Square 5k/1k/Tot Trot A Peachtree qualifying race that benefits the Children’s Emergency Fund. https://www.active.com/marietta-ga/running/distance-running-races/sleighbells-on-the-square-5k-1k-tot-trot-2017
December 17 Six Flags Over Georgia
Tacky Sweater Party Half-priced admission for guests wearing a tacky Christmas sweater. https://www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia/special-events/tacky-sweater-party
December 18 Marietta Square
Menorah Lighting in Glover Park with food and a photo booth. 6:30-7:30 pm.
https://jewishatlanta.org/event/menorah-lighting-marietta-square-2/
December 31 Marietta Square
New Year’s Eve The celebration will start and 6 pm and continue until 1 am. Details to come.
