ALPHARETTA
Scarecrow Harvest and Brew Moon Fest
This is the ninth year that downtown Alpharetta will usher in the fall season by lining the streets with 100 scarecrows. Each entry will be constructed by local elementary school students, and at noon prizes will be given out for the best designs. Festivalgoers can play games, have their faces painted and take hay rides to the Future Farmers of America log cabin. The Alpharetta Farmers Market also will be in full swing, offering an array of specialty fall items. Older patrons can come back at 6:30 p.m. for the Brew Moon Fest, featuring live music, food from local eateries and an assortment of beers.
Scarecrow Harvest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4. Free. Brew Moon Fest, 6:30-11 p.m. $10. Milton Street, Alpharetta. 678-297-2811, awesomealpharetta.com.
DUNWOODY
Howl-o-Weenie
If you have a special place in your heart for one of the world’s strangest looking canines, then Howl-o-Weenie is right up your alley. Dachshund lovers from across the state are coming together to share their adoration of the cute, albeit unusual-looking, breed. Enter your pooch in one of several competitions — best costume, best howler, best face kisser and fastest runner. The Dachshund Dunk gives the pets a chance to bob for hot dogs. Proceeds will go to the Dachshund Rescue, Education, Adoption and Mentoring organization.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4. Free. Brook Run Park, 4770 Georgia Way, Dunwoody. 678-382-6700, dreamrescue.org.
ROSWELL
An Evening With Chip Coffey and Britt Griffith
October is the month to get in touch with your spooky side, and Roswell has just the way for you to get in the spirit. The Roswell Ghost Tour is offering appearances by Britt Griffith of the TV show “Ghost Hunters” and Chip Coffey, a psychic and medium, for an evening of paranormal exploration and discussion. It all begins with a Q&A, followed by a lecture in which Griffith will share some of his favorite (most credible?) evidence of paranormal activity. For an additional $60, would-be ghost hunters can join Griffith as he investigates some of the city’s reputedly haunted venues.
7 p.m. Oct. 4. $50. Red Door Playhouse, 587 Atlanta St., Roswell. 770-649-9922, roswellghosttour.com.
