Things to Do in Cobb County This Fall: Festivals, Family Fun, and Spooky Events

Cobb County is exciting when fall arrives. The cooler air, colorful leaves, and numerous local traditions make this season one of the busiest and most enjoyable times of the year. Families, neighbors, and visitors all find something to enjoy, from big festivals in Marietta Square to small-town Halloween gatherings.

If you live here, or you are exploring the idea of making Cobb your home, these events showcase the vibrant community spirit that makes the area such a welcoming place. Here are the top fall events to check out this season.

HarvestFest and Scarecrows in the Square

Date: October 18, 2025, 9 AM to 5 PM

Location: Glover Park at Historic Marietta Square, 50 N Park Square NE Marietta, GA 30060

HarvestFest is one of Marietta’s most popular fall events, and it fills the square with activity from morning until evening. Families can enjoy the Halloween Happenings Kids Festival with carnival games, inflatables, and candy giveaways.

Younger kids will love exploring the Touch-a-Truck section, where they can climb inside firetrucks, police cars, tractors, and tow trucks. Add in a pie eating contest, the Scarecrows in the Square competition, a farmers market, and a college football watch area, and you have a full day of fun in the heart of Marietta.

Chalktoberfest

Date: October 11-12, 2025

Location: Marietta Square, E Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060

This event combines professional art, live music, and craft beer sampling for a full weekend in Marietta Square. More than 85 chalk artists will transform the streets into colorful works of art while local musicians perform nearby.

For those who enjoy tastings, the event also offers more than 120 craft beers and 25 wines. You can browse the artisan market, grab food from trucks, and watch the chalk art competition unfold. Admission is free, and proceeds support the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art.

Fall Festival of Fun

Dates: October 25, 2025, 5 PM – 9 PM

Location: Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30008

This festival offers a safe and exciting alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. Kids can enjoy a hayride with playful characters, explore a haunted house, and get creative with arts and crafts.

Themed photo booths let families step into scenes inspired by books and movies, while the Touch-a-Truck exhibit allows children to see police and fire vehicles up close. A harvest petting zoo, inflatable rides, and food trucks add to the fun. The best part is that entry, parking, and activities are all free.

Smyrna Crafts & Drafts Festival

Dates: October 25-26, 2025

Location: Downtown Smyrna around City Hall

Smyrna Crafts & Drafts Festival brings together more than 150 arts and crafts booths, a wide range of food vendors, and live entertainment. You can shop handmade items like jewelry, clothing, and furniture while enjoying festival food favorites from candy apples to barbecue.

The children’s section includes inflatables, sand art, and puppet shows, while adults can relax in the beer garden or catch football games on big screens. With free admission and entertainment for all ages, this event makes for a perfect fall weekend in Smyrna.

Halloween JamBOOree

Dates: October 25, 2025, 3 PM – 7 PM

Location: Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA 30101

The JamBOOree is a family favorite in Acworth. The event takes place at Logan Farm Park and includes carnival games, inflatables, food, and music. Kids can join in the costume contest, and there is a free hayride for everyone.

Nonprofit vendors will also be on site, selling food and drinks. With activities for all ages, this event creates a playful afternoon that feels like a community-wide Halloween celebration.

Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze at Sleepy Hollow Farm

Location: 628 Sleepy Hollow Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127

Sleepy Hollow Farm offers a mix of classic fall traditions and family fun. You can take tractor rides around the farm, explore the corn maze, and pick pumpkins for decorating at home. The farm also has a kids’ play area, farm animals, and a country store with seasonal items.

New attractions like the Treasure Hunters Scavenger Hunt give children more reasons to explore. For those looking for something different, Escape Woods hosts escape game adventures on the property, which can be booked separately.

Ghosts of Marietta Tours

Location: 80 North Marietta Pkwy NW, Marietta, GA 30064

These lantern-led walking tours share stories of Marietta’s haunted history. Guides tell tales of Civil War soldiers, mysterious residents of antebellum homes, and ghost sightings reported throughout the city.

Tours last about 90 minutes and cover less than a mile, making them an easy evening activity. They run year-round, with expanded schedules in October. For anyone who enjoys a mix of history and mystery, this tour offers a chance to see Marietta in a different light.

Why These Events Matter

Fall in Cobb County feels different when you take part in these traditions. Each of these events connects you to Cobb in its own way. You can enjoy a family day on a hayride or feel a chill on a ghost tour.

This is also what makes living in Cobb County special. The events are not just for visitors. They are community traditions that bring people together. If you are new to Cobb, they help you feel connected. If you have been here for years, they give you something to look forward to.

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