Arts & Entertainment
The Weekender: Strandemonium, Marietta Zombie Walk and Fall Jonquil Festival
Across Cobb County, it will be hard to escape Halloween-themed events this weekend.
TODAY
Driving Miss Daisy Fall Dinner Theatre Coffee/Dessert Show
When: 8 p.m. today and Saturday; 6:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Rd. | Get directions
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Why Go: Who doesn't love this classic, which was made famous in the 1989 film adaptation starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman?
Price: Tickets for today's show cost $12. If you call 770-509-2700 and ask for the discount code, the rate drops to $10. Tickets for Sunday's show are $25 each. Buy tickets.
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Strandemonium
When: 8 p.m. today and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; and 7 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square NE | Get directions
Why Go: There will be music for people of all ages and blood types with classics such as “Monster Mash,” “Purple People Eater” and “Love Potion No. 9.”
Price: $20. Buy tickets.
SATURDAY
Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Village Green, 200 Village Green Cir. | Get directions
Why Go: Eat and play with the whole family while knocking out some of your holiday shopping.
Price: Admission is free.
Marietta Zombie Walk
When: 5 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square, 50 North Park Square NE | Get directions
Why Go: Feel like you're a cast member of everyone's favorite AMC hit television series, The Walking Dead.
Price: Free, but canned good donations for MUST Ministries are requested.
Halloween Celebration
When: 6 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Town Center at Cobb, 400 Ernest W. Barrett Pkwy. NW | Get directions
Why Go: Young ghouls and goblins can celebrate Halloween in a fun and safe environment.
Price: Free.
Looking for more local events? Check out Acworth Patch's events page.
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