Pumpkin patches, fall festivals and fun around every corner – that’s Fall in East Cobb!
SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER 2
57th Annual Atlanta AAUW Book Fair presented by American Association of University of Women, (AAUW). Over 75,000 gently used books at bargain prices. Profits are used for scholarships, fellowships and community programs. Special opening night, Monday: 6-9pm. ($10). Open daily starting Tuesday: 10am-9pm; Sunday: 12-7pm. Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. More info: books@aauwatlanta.org or bookfairaauw.org.
SEPTEMBER 30
Glover Park Concert Series. Soul Purpose (Motown). 8pm (rain or shine). Free. Only blankets and lawn chairs are allowed inside of Glover Park. Tables may be reserved: $45 for six and $55 for eight. Glover Park, 50 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5601 or mariettaga.gov.
OCTOBER 1
5th Annual Spirit Girls Day presented by WellStar. Free health screenings, interactive Ask the Experts health and wellness information booths, engaging and entertaining keynote speaker, health and wellness breakout sessions and a nutritious boxed lunch. 9am-1pm. $10/participant. Cobb Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info/to register: WellStar, 770-956-7827.
8th Annual Oktoberfest presented by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Festival features German food, music, and heritage, children’s games and entertainment, and a craft vendor fair. 10am-7pm. Craft fair-10am-4:30pm. $5/adult, $2/children or to support MUST Ministry Food Pantry admission is 6 cans of nonperishable food for each adult admission and 2 cans for children ages 2-12. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2922 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-4600 or holytrinitymarietta.org.
Love Is All It Takes presented by Nicey’s Heart of Restoration and Eagle Vision Productions. A theatrical production that is not just a title, but a standard. There are so many issues that are plaguing our society today. These issues rage from domestic abuse, neglect of our children, sex trafficking, and the breakdown of family structure just to name a few. This stage play is one way to be a part of the solution to bring the foundation of family back together. 1:30pm and 6:30pm. Tickets: $20-$35. The Art Place Theatre, 3336 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-744-7981, eaglevp.com or eventbrite.com.
OCTOBER 2
Magnolia Ball. For seniors and elderly in the community. 4-6pm. This event is free but a reservation is required. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/RSVP: 770-794-2968.
Thinking of Home Tour. Celtic Thunder’s star and Ireland’s premier tenor and performer Paul Byrom returns by popular demand. Singing songs from all his albums and many more. 3-5pm. General admission ticket price: $35; Meet and Greet + admission ticket price: $50. Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. More info/tickets: 770-794-9544 or www.paulbyrom.ie
OCTOBER 3
6th Annual Y Golf Open. The East Cobb-McCleskey YMCA is one of 20 Ys participating in Atlanta’s largest charitable golf tournament. Choose from four courses. Reception, dinner and awards to follow. Registration/Check-in: 10am. Shotgun Start: 11am. $125/individual, $250/twosome, $375/threesome, and $500/foursome. More info and/or to register: YGolfOpen.com or Reagan Goodnough at ReaganG@ymcaatlanta.org.
First Monday Breakfast hosted by Cobb Chamber of Commerce. The Cobb Chamber’s annual Public Safety Appreciation Breakfast and Appreciation Week allows the community to pay tribute to all public safety personnel. 7am: VIP reception followed by breakfast at 7:30am. Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA. More info: 770-980-2000 or cobbchamber.org.
OCTOBER 4
East Cobb Business Association (ECBA) Expo & Networking Event. A great networking event for both members and non-members. A valuable venue for local companies to promote and showcase their business. Drawings. giveaways, free food and much more. Proceeds will support the East Cobb Public Safety Celebrations. 4-7pm. Exhibitors: ECBA Members $100; Non-Members $130. WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-578-3555 or jharris@moneyconcepts.com.
Falling For Change Beauty Event presented by Dermatology Consultants. Door prizes, gift bags, discounts on skincare products and procedures. 5:30–7:30pm. Free. Dermatology Consultants, 1519 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 100, Marietta. More info/RSVP: 770-971-3376 or info@dermatologyconsultants.org
OCTOBER 4-5
8th Annual Gifts Galore & More-Art and Gift Show. 18 artists/vendors are featured in the eclectic East Cobb home of textile designer, Lynn Weinberg. Hourly raffle prizes, mini massages and a display of unique gift and hand crafted items. It also features an artful garden with a display of garden sculptures. Tuesday, 11am-2pm and 5pm-8pm. Wednesday,10am-3pm. Free. Somerset Subdivision-3275 Somerset Trace, Marietta. More info: 678-234-0966 or silkscapes@mindspring.com.
