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Kennesaw is preparing to welcome heroes and villains alike to its annual Fall-O-Ween Fest Oct. 15.

OCTOBER

08 The Kennesaw Grand Prix Series Races are held monthly on the second Saturday through November in front of Kennesaw First Baptist Church at 2958 N. Main St. The October race will benefit SmithGilbert Gardens in Kennesaw. The last race will be Nov. 12 and will benefit wounded veterans. Visit https://kennesawgrandprix.com/faq. The Taste of Acworth will take place 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Main Street downtown. This event benefits numerous schools and charities in the community. There will be more than 150 booths from local restaurants and businesses, plus two live entertainment stages and a kids’ zone. Admission is free. Restaurants will be offering food samples, ranging from $1 to $5. 770-423-1330; www.acworthbusiness.org. 15 Piedmont Injury Law and Horned Owl Brewing are sponsoring the Heroes Bringing the Heat Chili Cook-Off, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at 2765 S. Main St., Kennesaw. Proceeds benefit the Cobb County Public Safety Foundation and Kennesaw Public Safety. Admission includes a beer from Horned Owl Brewing, a swag bag, s’mores, and tasting cups and two bowls for chili. Kids’ activities also will be available. https://piedmontinjurylaw.com/heroes-bringing-the-heat

Taste and Brews Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, will celebrate the best of Southern music, food and beverages. Guests will be able to sample all the flavors of the South while enjoying live music from regional acts, a kids’ zone, arts and crafts and a farmers market. Benefits the Atlanta Fundraising Foundation. Free admission. https://tasteandbrews.com 15 Ghouls, ninjas, superheroes and princesses are invited to Spook-Central Park for Kennesaw Parks & Recreation’s annual Fall-O-Ween Fest, 3-8:30 p.m., at Swift-Cantrell Park. Admission is free, and concessions will be available for purchase. Activities include a candy trail, a scavenger hunt, a craft, field games, music and a showing of “Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island” (PG) after sundown. Costume contests for all ages will take place every 30 minutes from 3:30-6:30 p.m., and prizes will be awarded to three winners in each time frame. www.kennesaw-ga.gov/ parks-and-recreation; 770-422-9714 22 The Acworth Cultural Arts Center will host a book festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Buy books from local authors and listen to speakers and storytellers. Free admission. www.acworthculturalarts.org The University of Georgia Extension Service Cobb County is offering a Fall is for Planning and Planting seminar, 11 a.m.-noon, at the North Cobb Regional Library, 3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw. The seminar includes an introduction to lawn care maintenance, ornamental selection and proper planting procedure. 770-528-4070; uge1067@uga.edu The 2022 Acworth Halloween JamBOOree is set for 3-7 p.m. at Logan Farm Park, on the large field in front of the playground. There will be games, rides, food, music and a costume contest for the kids. https://bit.ly/3AjccED 24 Cobb Schools Foundation is sponsoring its annual Charity Golf Classic 2022, 9:30 a.m. shotgun start, at the Pinetree Country Club, 3400 McCollum Parkway, Kennesaw. Proceeds will support family stabilization, learning interventions and scholarships. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3chBolF. For information, call Felicia Waganer at 770-426-3390.

& About

24 The 10th annual Allatoona Buccaneer Dugout Club golf tournament fundraiser, 11 a.m. shotgun start, will take place at Brookstone Country Club, 5705 Brookstone Drive, Acworth. All proceeds benefit the Allatoona High School baseball team. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3RHmHb3.

Through Oct. 28 The Acworth Farmers Market is open 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, rain or shine, at the main entrance of Logan Farm Park. Applications for vendors for the 2022 season are being accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. For more information or an application, visit https://bit.ly/3O7Nydq. 28-30 The Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Commission and the Kennesaw Cemetery Foundation are hosting the first Life in the Cemetery tours at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. nightly. Meet eight dearly departed residents and experience history coming to life on this guided walk through the Kennesaw City Cemetery at 3000 Cemetery Road. Tickets are $13; limit of 15 participants for each tour. https://kennesawcemetery.org 29 Tales From the Rails Ghost Tours have been scheduled for 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Learn ghostly Civil War tales and railroad folklore on these special guided tours through the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in downtown Kennesaw. https://bit.ly/3xFNwnP

NOVEMBER

05 The Superior Plumbing Taste of Kennesaw will take place 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Main Street downtown. The event, which benefits five local charities, will feature samples from more than 20 Kennesaw and Cobb County restaurants, the Trackside Grill Beer Garden, music, local entertainment and children’s activities, including a rock wall, inflatable slides and bounces. Admission is free, and food samples will range from $1 to $5. 770-423-1330; Laura@jrmmanagement.com; www.kennesawbusiness.org

The inaugural Never Alone Lantern Festival, 4 p.m., will be held at Etowah River Park in Canton. There will be a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, spin art and more, culminating with an organized lantern parade at dusk. https://bit.ly/3B5jRFJ

Acworth Cultural Arts and Brookwood Christian School are sponsoring the Acworth Charm Home Tour, noon-5 p.m., in downtown Acworth. Visit recently renovated historic homes. www.acworthcharm.com

The Battery Atlanta Mondays

Yoga by Kaiser Permanente, 6:30-7:30 p.m., is a free outdoor yoga class for all ages on the Plaza Green. Participants are required to bring a mat and encouraged to bring water. Register at batteryatlyoga2022.eventbrite.com. The Battery Atlanta Walking Trail

A brisk walk can curb cravings, reduce stress and offer a healthy way to catch up with friends and family. Get active on the 1.5-mile loop circling the campus.

First Friday Concert Series

The free series runs through October, 7-9:30 p.m., at the downtown pedestrian underpass off Main Street. 770-422-9714. Oct. 7: TBA

ART HOUSE HAPPENINGS

www.acworthartsalliance.org.

Through Oct. 29

“Founding Artists” exhibit.

Nov. 5-Dec. 23

“Small Works & Gifts” exhibit will be accepting submissions through Oct. 15. acworthartsalliance.org/ guidelines

Nov. 12

The annual Member Artist Holiday Gift Shop will take place 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Acworth Community Center in the Tanyard Creek Overlook space. There is no fee to attend.

Ongoing

Register for fall classes and workshops offered by the Acworth Arts Alliance. Classes and workshops for kids and adults take place at the Art House in downtown Acworth. acworthartsalliance.org/classes