Fill your weekend with some of these exciting fall events happening around Cobb County.

2016 Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22. Tickets starting at $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 3 through 12. Fifth Third Bank Stadium at Kennesaw State University. 3200 George Busbee Parkway NW, Kennesaw. 470-578-4849. www.owl-o-ween.com.

Experience two days of uplifting Halloween fun at the 2016 Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival this weekend at Kennesaw State. Not only will you and your family see a wide array of hot air balloons at the Fifth Third Bank Stadium, but you'll also enjoy trick-or-treating, live music, a costume contest, vendors, tethered balloon rides and interactive activities for the whole family.

Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 and 23. Free. Village Green. 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna. 770-423-1330.

Just like the Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival, the fall version of this colorful event celebrates the beautiful jonquil at its best. Purchase jonquil bulbs to plant for spring blooming, shop from local and regional artisans, eat delicious food and take your kids to the children's area with art projects, a puppet show and inflatables. smyrnacity.com

Inaugural Marietta Cops and Cars for Kids Car Show. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Free to attend, $30 fee to show your car. Marietta First United Methodist Church. 56 Whitlock Ave. NW, Marietta. 770-794-5425. www.mariettapal.org.

Join the Marietta Police Athletic League for a car show like no other this Saturday. Visitors can explore and get an up-close look at police vehicles along with other vintage and sports cars at the Marietta Cops and Cars for Kids Car Show. Concessions will include hot dogs, sodas and burgers and you can even enter to win a raffle prize.

Boxerstock 2016. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Free. Jim Miller Park. 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. Contactwww.boxerstock.org.

If you and your pooch like to kick back with some great music, you'll want to take him to Boxerstock 2016 over in Marietta this Sunday. Truly a music festival that both dogs and their owners will enjoy, Boxerstock will feature pet portraits, vendors, a silent auction, contests, delicious dining for every species, adoptable dogs and cats, dog training advice from Animal Planet's Victoria Stilwell and, of course, live music.

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