Looking for some great Halloween-themed events to do this weekend? We’ve posted below several great options we spotted in our Events Calendar, but if the goings-on we’ve listed here don’t tickle your fancy, perhaps you’ll find something else there that does. And if you don’t see a calendar posting advertising your awesome Halloween event in your neighborhood, business, church, etc., head here to post it. Halloween Trick or Treat Village Saturday, 2 p.m., at Earl Duncan Park at Paulding Meadows Halloween Film Festival Saturday, 3:30 p.m., at 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane NW, Kennesaw 12th-Annual…
Dallas Fall Festival When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Main Street, downtown Dallas Why Go: Sponsored by the Paulding Fine Arts Association; see and shop local vendors, craftsmen and artists. Food and beverages available for purchase. Price: Free More Info: www.pauldingfinearts.org or call 770-443-1649 Public Safety and Family Appreciation Day When/Where: Saturday, 11 am - 5 p.m., at the Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport Why Go: An opportunity to meet and greet with public safety leaders and the first responders who work to keep our community safe. WSB Radio personality Captain Herb …
Smoke on the Mountain: A Musical When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 3 p.m., at the Dallas Theater, 208 Main St., Dallas Why Go: Enjoy a musical comedy with a seven-member cast incorporating bluegrass musicians, with a message of redemption Pricing: Main level $25; balcony $18 More Info: www.dallastheater-civiccenter.com or call 678-363-0813 Georgia Classic Rides Block Party When/Where: Saturday, 5 – 10 p.m., along Main Street in downtown Dallas Why Go: View restored vintage cars Pricing: Free More Info: www.georgiaclassicrides.com or call 770-459-1366 Harvest Time …
Wayne Beyea Book Signing When/Where: Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m., at The Book Shelter, 140 Main St., Suite 101B, Hiram Why Go: Local author and retired New York State Highway Patrolman will be selling and signing copies of his six book, The Treasure of Valcour Island. There will also be special pricing on all his books. Pricing: Attendance is free More Info: www.thebookshelteronline.com or call 770-222-6646 Kroger Shopping Tour: Best Cancer Fighting Foods When/Where: Saturday, 1 p.m. at Kroger, 3330 Cobb Parkway NW, Acworth Why Go: Take this 45-to-60-minute educational tour to learn what foods to…
Outdooration—Paulding’s Largest Outdoor Concert When/Where: Saturday, 4 p.m., at Village Lawn, 105 Village Walk, Dallas Why Go: Outdoor concert designed to praise Christ and promote fellowship Pricing: Tickets $5 More Info: www.outdooration.com or call 770-866-5874 Paulding Meadows Arts & Crafts Festival When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Paulding Meadows, Dallas Why Go: Plenty of woodcrafters, art, home décor, food and family entertainment Pricing: $3/person at the gate; parking is free More Info: www.pauldingfestivalsinc.org or call 770-505-1987 Beach Boys…
Casablanca When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m., at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta Why Go: All ages are welcome to enjoy this Bogart and Bergman classic Pricing: $8/ticket More Info: www.earlsmithstrand.org or call 770-293-0080 Planetarium Show When/Where: Friday and Saturday, 10:45 a.m., at Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville Why Go: Enjoy a digital tour of our solar system, to the edge of the galaxy and beyond. Pricing: $15 adults/$11 ages 3-17 More Info: www.tellusmuseum.org or call 770-606-5700 Love the Lake Festival When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m…
Benefit Bash by Capturing A Cure When: Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Where: Parking lot, Stars & Strikes, 2400 Hiram Acworth Highway (Ga. 92) at Ga. 120, Dallas. Why Go: Money raised will go to the Johnson family to help with expenses associated with their son Joshua Cade Johnson, 7, who has Neuroblastoma. Vendors or sponsors still are welcome. Live bands will be performing. Among the attractions will be a moonwalk, monster trucks, face painting, pony rides, mechanical bull, climbing wall and a petting zoo. Established in 2010, Capturing A Cure is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides …
“Casino Calamity” Murder Mystery Dinner Theater When/Where: Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m., at Dallas Theater, 208 Main St., Dallas Why Go: Paulding County Historical Society presents this interactive dinner and show event. Pricing: $40 per person includes dinner and the show More Info: www.dallastheater-civiccenter.com or call 678-363-013 NFL Preseason Kick Off: Miami Dolphins at Atlanta Falcons When/Where: Friday, 7:30 p.m., at the Georgia Dome Atlanta Why Go: Support the Falcons and enjoy interactive games, autograph sessions, live music, food and drink. Pricing: Various price point tickets…
Movie Under The Stars When/Where: Friday, 7 – 10 p.m., at White Oak Park, 298 Mustang Drive, Dallas Why Go: Bring a picnic and enjoy the G-rated movie RIO. There will be pre-movie activities. Movie begins at sundown. Pricing: Free More Info: www.paulding.gov or call 770-445-8065 Craft Show and Yard Sale When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Hickory Heights Baptist Church, 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, Dallas Why Go: Can browse 24 vendors with crafts, yard sale items and food. Pricing: Free More Info: www.hickoryheights.org or call 404-488-3667 John Berry in Concert When/Where: Saturday, 7 p.m…
The Jason Connelly Band with Keith Hirsch When/Where: Friday, 9 p.m. at Henry’s Uptown, 4835 North Main St., Suite 200, Acworth Why Go: Enjoy acoustic-based music that spans all music genres in a great atmosphere. Pricing: $5 cover at the door More Info: www.reverbnation.com/keithplays or call Henry’s at 770-966-0339 Sun Valley Beach When/Where: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 5350 Hollowman Road, Powder Springs Why Go: Cool off in the acre and a half swimming pool, many waterslides, rope swings and fountains—the whole family can enjoy. Pricing: Parking $3…
Music Night at the Inn When/Where: Friday, 7 – 10 p.m. at The Ragsdale Inn, 103 Ragsdale Parkway, Dallas Why Go: Enjoy a local bluegrass band, Flat Pickin’ Inc. Bring your lawn chair and sit under the shady trees. Pricing: FREE, food and beverages will be available to purchase More Info: www.theragsdaleinn.com or call 770-443-3440 Community Makeover – Engage Atlanta When/Where: Today – Sunday with a wrap-up celebration in the Sam’s Club parking lot Sunday at 7 p.m., Watson Government Complex, 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas Why Go: Over 65 churches throughout Paulding, Cobb, Polk, Fulton …
Grand Re-opening at Buffalo Wild Wings When/Where: Friday, 4 – 6 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings, 5000 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway, Hiram Why Go: Celebrate and support a local business in its newly renovated restaurant; they will be offering free wings for a year to the first 50 guests in line for the restaurant’s 4 p.m. re-opening. Pricing: Free admission; must pay for meal. More Info: www.buffalowildwings.com or call 770-439-3744 Paulding County River of Life When/Where: Thursday through Sunday, 8 a.m., sponsored by Dallas First United Methodist Church, 141 East Memorial Drive, Dallas Why Go: …
Raccoon Creek Music Festival When/Where: Friday, 6 – 10:30 p.m., and Saturday, 12:30 – 10:30 p.m., at the Raccoon Creek Music Park, 332 Music Park Path, Dallas Why Go: Enjoy gospel and bluegrass music in the newly renovated park. Restroom facilities, a playground and some camper hookups are available. The concert is held in a large seating area. Concessions and southern barbecue will be available. Pricing: $12 Friday/$15 Saturday or $25 weekend; children under 12 free More Info: www.raccooncreekmusic.com or call 770-943-2721 Prime Time Dance When/Where: Friday, 7 – 10 p.m., at the Paulding …
Salute to Motown in Marietta When/Where: Friday at 8 p.m. at Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square NE, Marietta Why Go: A musical revue saluting some of the best music in American history. Motown songs from Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and more. Pricing: $12-$15 admission—tickets can be purchased online More Info: www.earlsmithstrand.org or call 770-293-0080 4th Annual Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration When/Where: Saturday, 6 – 10 p.m. at Ben Hill Strickland Sr. Memorial Park, 372 Oak St., Hiram Why Go: Musical/performance group “Glow” will perform, …
Nature at Night When/Where: Friday, 8-9 p.m. at Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Road SE, Cartersville Why Go: Meet at the far side of Visitor Center parking lot for a ranger-led night hike. Hike is about 1 mile on an easy trail. Great for the whole family. Pricing: $5 parking More Info: www.gastateparks.org/info/redtop or call 770-975-4226 Glover Park Concert Series When/Where: Friday, 8-10 p.m. at Glover Park in the Marietta Square Why Go: Enjoy “Yacht Rock,” party-rock-type music, under the stars in the park. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket. Pricing: FREE More Info: www.…
Annual March Against Meth 5K When/Where: Saturday, 7 a.m. is registration/check in; begins at the Silver Comet Trailhead on Seaboard Avenue in Hiram Why Go: Help fight methamphetamine use and abuse in our community Pricing: Registration fee is $25 More Info: www.methpaulding.org or call 678-202-5777 Cobb County Rodeo When/Where: Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta Why Go: Put on a cowboy hat and enjoy an evening of entertainment including bull riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping and barrel racing. Pricing: Adults $15/Children $12; kids under …
B At the Movies When/Where: Saturday, 7 – 10 p.m., at Taylor Farm Park, 1380 Pine Valley Road, Powder Springs. Why Go: Family fun watching “Despicable Me.” Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner. Pricing: Free More Info: www.paulding.gov or call 770-445-8065. An Evening with Elvis When/Where: Saturday, 5 p.m., at Dallas Theater and Civic Center, 208 Main St., Dallas Why Go: Features Jeffrey Cole as “Elvis” with the Rev. Johnny Turner and the Steadfast Quartet. Community showcase event before the concert from 5 to 6:30 p.m. that includes food and auction. Show at 7 p.m. …
Geisha Hit Squad Brew With a View When/Where: Saturday, 6 p.m., at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. Why Go: Enjoy an adult beverage from the terrace on the Strand’s rooftop after a movie in the theatre. Pricing: Free. More Info: www.earlsmithstrand.org or call 770-293-0080. Bring on the Birds When/Where: Saturday, 10-11 a.m., all area Pike Nursery locations. Why Go: Seminar on how to attract birds to your backyard with the right plants and accessories. Pricing: Free. More Info: www.pikenursery.com or call your local Pike Nursery. John Folsom: Lure of the Low …
Georgia Symphony Orchestra Jazz on the Square When/Where: Saturday, 8 - 10 p.m. at Glover Park, 50 N. Park Square, Marietta Why Go: Bring a picnic, lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy Sam Skelton and his Big Band on the Square Pricing: Lawn seating is free More Info: www.mariettaga.gov or call 770-794-5601 2011 Atlanta Jazz Festival When/Where: Saturday – Monday 1 - 11 p.m. at Piedmont Park, 400 Park Drive, Atlanta Why Go: Enjoy one of the country’s largest jazz festivals Pricing: Free More Info: www.piedmontpark.org or call 404-875-7275 Red Top Mountain State Park When/Where: Saturday, 8…
Friday Night Dance Party Where/When: The Place Bar and Grill, 700 Sandy Plains Drive, Suite A1, Marietta; 8 p.m. Friday – 3 a.m. Saturday Why Go: With a renovated dance floor and lighting, you can dance the work week away Pricing: Admission is free; dinner menu is available More Info: www.theplacebarandgrill.com or call 770-427-9060 Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center Where/When: Stars and Strikes, 2400 Hiram Acworth Highway, Dallas; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Why Go: Family fun and entertainment, including a huge children’s play area, face painting, vendors, a D.J., live …
