This weekend in Cobb County, GA

Celebrate the Halloween season at Larry Bell Recreational Center with ATL VolleyWeen, featuring grass triples on Saturday and RevCo triples on Sunday. Saturday also includes a costume contest with $150 cash per team.

Turn closet and drawer cleanouts into extra cash at a fall yard sale welcoming community sellers. The church venue offers strong visibility and steady traffic, giving vendors a solid chance to reach plenty of passersby. Spaces are available for $25. To reserve a spot, contact Faye at 404-408-2966.

The North Georgia Collectibles Show is expanding with a third location, bringing the experience to Marietta. Collectors, dealers, and community members can look forward to connecting and exploring the show in this new spot. Additional details will be shared as the event approaches.

A GSP-escorted charity ride departs from Horace Orr Post 29 in Marietta and makes its way to Marietta National Cemetery, then continues to Georgia National Cemetery to honor fallen veterans. The route favors backroads, including a stretch along Bells Ferry Road. Proceeds support the Jason Tutchton Memorial Scholarship Fund, Gold Star Kids Support Services, Wreaths Across America, and other causes that aid veterans. The cost is $25 per rider and $10 for a passenger.

Class 5 in an annual, six-month psychic development series at Heart Soul and Art Shop is led by psychic medium Amy Cathryn. Built around The Phoenix System, the program centers on safe, ethical, experience-based training that helps participants explore and strengthen their natural intuition. This class concentrates on mediumship, covering different forms and tools, ethical considerations, practical steps for offering a one-to-one mediumship reading, techniques for working with psychometry, and methods for presenting a gallery reading. The curriculum progresses in sequence, with each class preparing participants for the next. Those who previously paused may reenter where they stopped, using prior course documents as proof of purchase. Course materials are provided and a lunch break is included. Please bring supplies for taking notes. Pricing options include a full series bundle at $1,195, an early bird bundle rate of $975, individual classes at $195, and interest-free monthly payment plans.

Costumes are welcome at this trunk-or-treat celebration at Thurman Springs Park, where attendees can collect treats from trunks set up around the park. Local businesses and organizations are invited to participate by setting up trunks for trick-or-treating. Inside the park, additional fall fun includes pumpkin decorating and more. One Book, One City Tween Edition takes place during the event at the Amphitheater Stage with the Book Worm Bookstore and the Cobb County Public Library. For more information, contact Event Coordinator Michele Coursey at mcoursey@cityofpowdersprings.org.

At Attentive Safety CPR & Safety Training in Marietta, this interactive babysitting course is for youth ages 11 to 15 who want to build key caregiving abilities and be prepared for emergencies. Participants gain confidence while learning to care safely for infants and children across a range of real-world situations. The training also provides certification.

Hosted by Create Austell, this third annual downtown walk focuses on the south side and offers a close look at what has changed and what is on the horizon. Participants will explore the area on foot, see recent progress up close, and discuss four efforts shaping what comes next. Conversation will cover Austell Towne Park and its emergence as a gathering place that draws people and activity downtown, the Downtown Infill Overlay District and how it supports more predictable, walkable development, the Downtown Development Authority and work to revitalize its role in fostering investment and economic growth, and mixed use development opportunities that can add housing, businesses, restaurants, and daily life to the core. These discussions tie into a longer term vision for a more active, walkable downtown and reflect priorities from Austell’s 2021 LCI study. Expect a collaborative atmosphere where people can learn, share ideas, and connect with others who care about Austell’s future.

Enjoy live college football at Village Green Park on an LED screen. The event features games, music, and prizes for all ages. Admission is free. Bring your chairs and cheer for your favorite team.

Craft a scent that reflects your style at a hands-on perfume workshop presented by Purple Flower Ladies in collaboration with Playful Elegance Fragrance House. Take part in a guided fragrance design session, blend your own custom perfume, and head home with a signature creation. The experience emphasizes creativity, connection, and sisterhood, with opportunities to network with other women. Light refreshments are included. Tickets are available and space is limited.

This celebration marks The School Break's Sweet 16, with complimentary admission. The event features dessert and sweets vendors, games, entertainment, and additional activities. Girls who are in their sixteenth year will receive a small trinket to mark the milestone.

Peggy’s Daylilies returns to Our Giving Garden’s Trick or Treat festival with a wide selection of plants and festive containers. Offerings include organically grown cool season vegetable plants, herbs, decorative planters and hanging baskets, plus succulents and houseplants in Halloween-themed pots. Daylilies and other perennials will also be available. Costumes are encouraged and families are welcome.

An evening at SoHo Lounge blends comedy with a soundtrack focused on 90s and 2000s R&B, plus live music to start the night. The Red Sample Band opens the festivities before celebrity DJs take control of the dance floor. Guests can enjoy dinner and cocktails, take advantage of drink specials, and keep the momentum going with VIP bottle service. Sections are available for groups and celebrations, and complimentary entry is available with an RSVP. The venue offers a newly covered heated patio, a full dance floor, and both free and valet parking. All sales are final and refunds are not available.

After Dark brings late night energy to Saturdays with DJs spinning sing-along favorites, drink specials, and classic board games. Expect hourly raffles with fun prizes and chances to challenge friends at throwback games. Every second Saturday features a themed night for an extra twist. A rewards program is available, offering points on food and games, plus 50% off bowling or karaoke for new members.

Vendors fill Market Village and King Street with a wide mix of goods. Take your time exploring the market and discover finds to suit every taste.

Peggy’s Daylilies returns to Marietta Square Market for Propagation Diaries’ fall plant sale and artisan market, offering festive Halloween and autumn planters alongside daylilies, other perennials, and organically grown cool-season vegetable plants for the garden. The booth will also have samples of an all-natural bug spray with a fresh lemon scent to help keep bugs away. This event has been postponed and rescheduled.

This race day features practice with on-site registration to start, followed by racing that begins as soon as everything is ready. Competitors can earn points at the single district level, and the entry fee is $10.

Gear up for Halo Flashpoint at Giga-Bites Tabletop Gaming Cafe in Marietta, GA. All skill levels are welcome, and friendly helpers will be available to teach the basics and get new players into the action. If you already have a force or terrain, feel free to bring it for tabletop play.

A free nail trim event in Atlanta welcomes cats and dogs. Services are donation based and support Keys Kitten Rescue, with no purchase required. A waiver is needed to participate, and donations are appreciated to help rescue cats.

Bring a favorite board game from home or choose one from the on-site collection, then settle in for strategy, laughter, and friendly competition. Whether you enjoy quick party play or longer, tactical matchups, there is always a seat open for every style of player. Come with friends or arrive solo and get paired with a table. Grab a drink, pick a spot, and dive into the fun.

Reformation Brewery in Smyrna highlights weekly taproom specials from Thursday through Sunday. Thursday offers a growler deal, with the glass and a fresh fill for $15, or save $5 when you bring your own. On Friday, sample a flight with 4 ounce pours of new options or familiar favorites for $8 all day in Smyrna. Saturday brings $6 Judemosas available all day at every taproom. On Sunday, bar staff and beertenders receive 25 percent off across all taprooms.

Trivia takes center stage at Reformation Brewery - Smyrna, where teams go head to head for first, second, and third place prizes awarded each week. Expect a lively, good-natured showdown that rewards quick thinking, teamwork, and a love of fun facts.