It's not quite Halloween, but there's no shortage of festivities to check out this week. Some are spooky, some are funny, some embrace the harvest season, and all are perfect for enjoying the Cobb County community this autumn.
Acworth
Halloween JamBooree | Oct. 24, 3-7 p.m.
Logan Farm Park, 4762 Logan Road, Acworth 30101
Kids can compete in pumpkin carving and costume contests, play carnival games and the whole family can enjoy a free hayride.
TICKETS: Small cost for carnival games. More details here or call 770-917-1234.
Atlanta
John Cleese and Eric Idle | Oct. 21 and Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta 30339
The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is a stop for Britain's legends of comedy in their new show, John Cleese & Eric Idle: Together Again At Last...For The Very First Time. It's a blend of scripted and improvised moments with music, storytelling, audience interaction and unusual skills, such as aquatic juggling.
TICKETS: Starting at $59.50 (plus service fees). www.cobbenergycentre.com, www.ticketmaster.com
Austell
Giovanni's Restaurant Wine and Cheese Tasting | Oct. 24, 4-8 p.m.
Giovanni's Restaurant, 2495 East West Connector, Austell 30106
Listen to live music as you savor authentic Italian wine, international cheeses, fruit and hors d'oeuvres.
TICKETS: $29.95 per person. More details here.
Kennesaw
Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival | Oct. 23, 6-11 p.m. and Oct. 24, 4-11 p.m.
Kennesaw State University Stadium, 3300 George Busbee Parkway NW, Kennesaw 30144
How often do you have the chance to go up in a hot air balloon, or see a pole vaulting competition with participants in costume? Enjoy a tethered balloon ride, Oktoberbest, an artist's market, trick-or-treating (in your best costume), live entertainment, a kids zone and much more.
TICKETS: $12 for adults, $5 for ages 3-12 and students with an ID, $18 for the VIP package (must be 18 or older). VIP tickets include dinner from Carrabba's Italian Grill and four drink tickets (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). There is a cost for parking and ticket prices increase Oct. 17. www.owl-o-ween.com or call 470-578-4849.
St. Catherine of Siena Oktoberfest | Oct 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw 30144
Get a taste of Oktoberfest, with beer and brats included, plus games and festivities for all ages.
TICKETS: $10 kids, adult tickets available at the event. More details here.
Marietta
"Young Frankenstein" | Premieres Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. till Nov. 8.
Cobb County Civic Center, Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta 30060
See the Mel Brooks comedy classic with a new twist, performed on the local stage and presented by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre.
TICKETS: $38-$58. www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
Silent Film: "The Man Who Laughs" | Oct. 25, 3 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta 30060
Hear this spooky silent film brought to life with the accompaniment of a live organ.
TICKETS: $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, students and military. www.earlsmithstrand.org
Smyrna
Fall Jonquil Festival | Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Oct. 25, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Village Green in downtown Smyrna
Fall into the spirit of autumn at the Jonquil Festival. The popular community event offers food, arts and crafts booths, live music, performers including puppeteer Peter Hart and more in the "Jonquil City," named for the short-tubed yellow flower with long leaves.
FREE: More details here.
For fun things to do in Atlanta this Fall, check out this list.
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