Family festival: The 10th annual Fall Family Fun Fest will feature games, candy, prizes and more. Entry to the fest is free and open to all; there will be a nominal fee for food and admission into a haunted house. 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Bethel United Methodist Church, 245 Fairview Road, Stockbridge. 770-474-2570, bethel-umc.com.
Film screening: Join filmmaker Althea Brown and former student leaders of the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights for a screening and discussion of "A Trek to the River's Edge," a documentary about the Atlanta student movement of the 1960s. The film outlines the strategy, planning and community support to overcome oppression of segregation in America. 2-4 p.m. Oct. 29. Hillside International Truth Center Inc., 2450 Cascade Road S.W., Atlanta. 404-758-6811, hillsideinternational.org.
Culinary class: Learn how to use a Crock Pot to make soup, an entrée, a side and dessert all in short order. Participants will also learn how to make pasta and sauce in seven minutes. The cost is $45-$55; advanced registration is required. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 2. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812- 4002, atlantajcc.org.
Special service: The all souls holy Eucharist service will feature John Rutter's Requiem performed by the Holy Trinity parish choir, First Baptist Church choir and the Trinity Orchestra. Free and open to all. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Holy Trinity Parish, 515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-377-2622, holytrinitydecatur.org.
Cue a concert: Elizabeth Claxton Castillo (soprano) along with musicians Elizabeth Fayette (violin), Guang Wang (cello), Caitlin Andrews Bayles (soprano) and Andy Bayles (piano) will perform works by Brahms, Mozart and Chopin during the Kellett Chapel music series. Free and open to all. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3. Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 3434 Roswell Road, N.W., Atlanta. 404-842-5800, peachtreechurch.org.
Craft market: Head to the 26th annual Ribbons and Holly Craft Show for hand-produced items like quilts and stitchery, home goods, children's items, jewelry and holiday items from over 50 vendors. Free and open to all. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4. Mt. Bethel Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-971-2880, mtbethel.org.
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