Zombies, pumpkins and the arts are all part of activities and events this week in Cobb County. Whether you are in the mood for a ghoulish outing, family fun or unique night of music, you can find it in Cobb County.
Austell
Six Flags Fright Fest | Oct. 11, 16, and 17 (and all Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1)
Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell 30168
The theme park's Halloween festivities includes 10 scare zones, five haunted attractions and nightly "Monstertainment" shows.
TICKETS: Admission $58.99 with haunted house $43.99 without haunted house. More details here.
Kennesaw
Guitarist Felipe Coelho with Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra |Oct. 16, 8 p.m.
Morgan Hall at the Bailey Performance Center, 488 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw 30144
Brazilian guitarist Felipe Coelho partners with KSU orchestra and faculty artists as a part of Kennesaw State's "Year of the Portuguese Speaking World."
TICKETS: $10-$15. More details here.
Mableton
A Splash of Art Expo |Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
185 Veterans Memorial Highway SW, Mableton 30126
A showcase of a collection of works by Atlanta artists. Live music and refreshments after 3 p.m.
FREE admission from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m; $10 after 3 p.m. More details here.
Marietta
Marietta Chalktoberfest | Oct. 10-11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marietta Square, 205 Lawrence St. NE, Marietta 30060
See chalk competitions by amateurs and over 60 professional artists at this event, which also has arts and crafts activities, and an artists' market. Event also offers a Craft Beer Festival on Sunday, with a 7 p.m. concert.
FREE general festival; Craft Beer Festival $35 in advance, $50 at the gate. www.chalktoberfest.com
Marietta Zombie Walk | Oct. 17, 5-8 p.m.
Marietta Square, 205 Lawrence St. NE, Marietta 30060
The fifth annual Marietta Zombie Walk supports MUST Ministries and is expecting over 900 participants in 2015. Bring food for the living. Makeup artist on site from 2-5:45 p.m. for $12.
FREE: for Zombie Walk (non perishable food donations requested). More details here.
Powder Springs
Corn on the Cobb |Oct. 11, 16 and 17 (all weekends in October), 3 p.m. to dusk Fridays, 10 a.m. to dusk, Saturdays and Sundays
5630 Macland Road, Powder Springs 30127
This family event includes a 5-acre corn maze, Kiddie Climb, water pump duck races, and a narrated hay ride.
TICKETS: $15, free for children under 4. www.stillfamilyfarm.com
Smyrna
Dignity Art Show |Oct. 16, 7 p.m.
Vinings Church, 4479 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna 30080
This first-ever show, put on by Love Beyond Walls, showcases the artwork created by brothers who are homeless in Atlanta. An auction is included.
FREE: More details here.
Woodland Ridge Fall Festival | Oct. 17, 11 a.m to 3 p.m.
Woodland Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care, 4005 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna 30080
Family festival full of activities including face painting, a petting zoo, antique cars and snacks.
FREE: More details here.
For fun things to do in Atlanta this fall, check out this list.
