Enjoy the crisp fall air while doing a little something to help your fellow Georgian this weekend.
Throughout the metro Atlanta, you'll find plenty of community-centered events to help you give back, along with a few fun family festivities to boot.
Whether you want to savor delicious fare at the Atlanta Chili Cook Off or support someone with breast cancer at the Paint Gwinnett Pink 5K Walk, you can't beat this weekend lineup.
Cobb
Cobb County Make-A-Wish 5K. 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. $35 per timed run, $30 per untimed walk/run, $10 for children ages 6 through 12, free for children ages 5 and under, free to watch. Historic Marietta Square. Park Square, Marietta. www.cobbcounty.org.
Run or walk in this Peachtree Road Race Qualifier and help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the same time. Each racer receives a long-sleeved t-shirt, and the Marietta Farmer's Market will be onsite after the race.
2017 Face and Body Spa Conference and Expo. 8:30 a.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 and 8. $45 per day, $75 for a 2-day pass. Cobb Galleria Centre. 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 630-344-6073. www.southeast.faceandbody.com.
Boost our skills and spend a day learning how to pamper the world at the Face and Body Spa Conference and Expo this weekend. You'll listen to industry experts, see the latest products and more.
City Cemetery Tours: A 19th Century Murder. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. $15 per person. Marietta City Cemetery. 395 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 770-794-5710. www.mariettahistory.org.
Spend a spooky weekend at the Marietta City Cemetery as you listen to the origins of the cemetery, find out the local lore and hear bone-chilling ghost stories.
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Bump, Set, Spiked Charity Volleyball Tournament. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. $20 per player, $200 per team, free to watch. Live at the Battery Atlanta. 825 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-965-2511. www.liveatthebatteryatlanta.com.
Come out to see (or play) volleyball to benefit Angels Among Us Pet Rescue. Along with volleyball, guests will also enjoy live music, games and a full day of fun.
DeKalb
Athleader's Breast Cancer 5 Miler. 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. $32 per racer, free to watch. Stone Mountain Park. 1100 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 470-337-4448. www.athleader.com.
Join I Will Survive for the Athleader's Breast Cancer 5 Miler to fight breast cancer. It all takes place at Stone Mountain Park, all participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and the first 200 finishers will get a medal.
Breast Cancer Screening and Awareness Day. 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Free. DeKalb Medical Cancer Center. 2665 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-501-9355. www.dekalbmedical.org.
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday, so make sure to head over for a free breast exam and discounted mammogram screenings at the DeKalb Medical Cancer Center.
Credit: RSVPatl
Credit: RSVPatl
6th Annual Atlanta Chili Cook Off in Brookhaven. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. $15 to $75 per person, free for children ages 2 and under with adult. Brookhaven Park. 2660 Osborne Road, Brookhaven. 404-456-4655. www.brookhavenchilicookoff.com.
Get your taste buds ready, because it's time for the 6th Annual Atlanta Chili Cook Off in Brookhaven. Along with chili and Brunswick stew tastings from over 75 restaurants and amateurs, you'll also enjoy live music and drinks.
Atlanta Comic Convention. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. $5 per person. Marriott Hotel Century Center. 2000 Century Blvd. NE, Atlanta. 706-837-4976. www.atlantacomicconvention.com.
Calling all comic book fans: the Atlanta Comic Convention takes place this Sunday and will feature special guest Cade Jones from Stranger Things, vendors, free gifts and more.
Gwinnett
2nd Annual Paint Gwinnett Pink 5K Walk. 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. $35 per racer, free to watch. Coolray Field. 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville. 678-684-7232. www.paintgwinnettpink.org.
Paint Gwinnett Pink this Saturday at a 5K Walk (or run) to support loved ones with breast cancer and to improve access to advanced detection technology. Make sure to dress up as your favorite "Star Wars" character at this whimsical event.
Taste of Suwanee. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Free. Suwanee Town Center Park. 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. www.tasteofsuwanee.com.
Sample tasty delights from over 30 local restaurants and food vendors at Taste of Suwanee. This community event brings in over 8,000 visitors per year and features food tastings, live music, a Kid's Zone with inflatables, activities and games, an Artist Market and entertainment.
4th Annual Deon Lewis Memorial HOPE Run. 7 a.m. to 10 .m. Sunday, Oct. 8. $35 per racer, free to watch. Shorty Howell Park. 2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. 404-313-7710. www.hopbe.org.
Come out to honor Deon Lewis Sr., co-founder of H.O.P.E., Inc., and help support single parents working to earn college degrees by participating in a fundraising footrace. Guests will also enjoy a live DJ, balloon artistry, face painting and live performances. This important organization provides people in the community with assistance in child care, subsidized housing, social services and more.
Songwriter's Open Mic. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. $10 per person. Red Clay Music Foundry. 3116 Main St., Duluth. 404-478-2749. www.eddieowenpresents.com.
If you've ever wanted to test out your songwriting skills, don't miss Open Mic night at the Red Clay Music Foundry. This special event will feature a songwriting competition with $100 in prizes and entry into the Songwriters Open Mic Shootout.
North Fulton
Wire and Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday Oct. 6. Free. Avalon. 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. www.wireandwoodalpharetta.com.
Come out to see some of the best nationally recognized, local and up-and-coming singer-songwriters at the Wire and Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival. You'll hear the stories and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into your favorite songs at this free, not-to-miss event.
Teen Movie Night and Alliance Francaise. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. Free for members, $10 for non-members. Alliance Francaise Roswell. 9420 Willeo Road #201, Roswell. 770-802-5244. www.afatl.com.
Teens, take in a little culture this Friday at Alliance Francaise Roswell as they feature the movie "Le Nouveau", a story about what it's like to be the new kid in school. This movie will be shown in French with English subtitles. Refreshments will be provided.
Kegs and Crunches at Jekyll Brewing. 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. $20 per person. Jekyll Brewing. 2855 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta. 844-453-5955. www.jekyllbrewing.com.
Get in a workout and finish it off with your favorite brew at the Kegs and Crunches event taking place at Jekyll Brewing this Saturday. Life Time's instructor Tonita Minarcik will lead a workout in the Jekyll Brewing Taproom, followed by a 16-ounce beer.
Yoga on the Patio. 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. Free. Osteria Mattone. 1095 Canton St., Roswell. 678-878-3378. www.osteriamattone.com.
Enjoy Yoga on the Patio this Sunday at Osteria Mattone, which will feature Kim Saunders from Lift Yoga. Bring your own mat to this hour-long yoga session, which will be followed with a complementary mimosa.
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