CUMMING
Hay Day at Save the Horses Farm
Save the Horses Farm, a horse rescue and adoption organization, hosts this annual fundraiser. Free admission gives guests access to a host of activities. Trot through the pumpkin patch, hop on a hayride and saddle up for a pony ride. Kids keep busy with face painting, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, vendor booths, and more. Fill up on baked goods, cake walk treats and plate lunches. Guests are asked to donate a bale of hay as the horses get ready for the winter.
11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22. Free. Save the Horses Farm, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming. www.savethehorses.org.
MARIETTA
“Grease Sing-A-Long” at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre
Those who have the words to the songs from the 1978 musical “Grease” etched in their memories should appreciate this. Those who don’t can follow the bouncing ball on the Strand’s big screen. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John find some summer loving in the ’50s as an audience full of honorary T-Birds and Pink Ladies provides background vocals. A live organ pops variety show starring the Strand’s Mighty Allen Theatre Organ kicks off the evening.
7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. $8; $7 children, students and seniors. The Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org.
NORCROSS
Rocktoberfest 2011 at North Atlanta Trade Center
A total of 30 bands turn it up to 11 at this annual rock ‘n’ roll festival. It all happens indoors on two stages. The head-banging metal maestros of Quiet Riot headline with a roster of fist-pumpers including "Cum On Feel the Noize," "Bang Your Head (Metal Health)" and "Mama Weer All Crazee Now." Everclear’s Art Alexakis performs a special acoustic set of ’90s rock favorites such as "Santa Monica," "Father of Mine" and "I Will Buy You a New Life." Other acts range from funk rock outfit Holdcell to hard rock and heavy metal covers courtesy of Riff Raff. Keep in mind all bars and concessions are cash-only. ATMs will be available.
Noon-midnight Oct. 22. $20-$45. North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court, Norcross. 770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com/rocktoberfest.html.
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