Families in our community do not have to travel far to enjoy a Halloween Celebration. Both Acworth and Kennesaw have several Halloween events this weekend. – most are free!
Fri Oct 23 – Sun Oct 25. Life in the Cemetery’ Tour -The ‘Life in the Cemetery’ Tour is an annual guided historical walking tour. This fundraising event is sponsored by the Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Foundation, dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the city’s cemetery. This one-hour walking tour, where the last tour each day is after dark, covers a variety of uneven surfaces. These include dirt, grass and grass hills, asphalt and/or gravel roads. Attendees will be required to navigate around headstones and small walls surrounding some family plots. This tour is not recommended for those with wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, mobility or balance challenges. (An online tour is available at kennesawcemetery.org.) Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://events.cobbcountytix.com/events/life-in-the-cemetery-tour-2025
SAT OCT 25 SOUTHERN MUSEUM A is for Agriculture with Ag-Pro of Marietta. Join the Southern Museum and climb aboard real John Deere tractors, courtesy of Ag-Pro Marietta! Museum staff will host an education table about the history of the John Deere company that was founded during the 1800’s and includes making a craft children can take home. Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM . Included with Museum admission | Free for members This event is
KENNESAW’S CANDY CRAWL IS THE PLACE TO BE Downtown Kennesaw is the place to be for a frightfully fun afternoon! The annual Candy Crawl is back on Saturday, October 25, from Noon to 5 PM.
Kids (and kids at heart) can trick-or-treat with local businesses, play carnival-style games, snap pumpkin-perfect photos, and explore the festive Scarecrows on Main displays. New this year: we’re crawling on Saturday afternoon, giving families more time to enjoy their favorite downtown stops.
Put on your best costume, grab your candy bucket, and hit the streets for treats and fall fun. Games will be available in the Main Street Plaza. While candy stops are free, some activities (like bounce houses) may be pay-to-play.
Whether you’re here for the sweets, the scarecrows, or the seasonal charm, the Candy Crawl is your ticket to a festive fall day in Downtown Kennesaw.
And the fun doesn’t stop there — stick around after dark for a free outdoor movie night at the United Bankshares Amphitheater in Depot Park. The classic sci-fi film “Invaders from Mars” starts at 7:30 PM. Bring blankets and chairs, grab a bite from on-site vendors, and enjoy a festive fall evening under the stars.
The Candy Crawl is hosted by Kennesaw Downtown Merchants, and the Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority. The movie is hosted by Kennesaw Park and Recreation..
ACWORTH SCARECROW PARADE – all month The Acworth Downtown Development Authority proudly presents the 14th annual Acworth Scarecrow Parade! Take a trip down Main Street this October to ooh and ahh over all of the creative displays decorating Downtown Acworth for fall! Local businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations will parade their scarecrows beginning Monday, September 29, until Monday, November 3, so don’t miss it! www.visitacworth.com
ACWORTH HALLOWEEN JAMBOOREE Come out to Logan Farm Park (4405 Cherokee Street) for a spooky good time! This year’s Halloween fun will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the large field in front of the playground. There will be games, food, music, and lots of fun! Get the whole family dressed up, as there will also be a costume contest for the kids! www.visitacworth.com
SAT OCT 25 SMITH GILBERT GARDENS Fall Plant Swap Participants can drop off plants on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 AM – 12 PM, as well as Tuesday, Oct. 21, and Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 12 – 3 PM Participants will receive a ticket for each item they donate, which can be redeemed for the same number of items during the “open swap” on Saturday the 25. Swap participants will not be charged admission on the day of the event but will need to check in at the front desk before participating. Plants must be in a 4”, 1 gal, 3 gal, or 7 gal pot which must be free of weeds. Plants must be clearly and correctly labelled, healthy, free of pests and disease, and well-rooted. ANNUALS, INVASIVES, AND NOXIOUS WEEDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Items will be organized into categories: trees, shrubs, and perennials. Any items left over at the end of the event will be available for sale until the end of the business day, and proceeds will benefit the Smith-Gilbert Gardens Foundation.
SAT OCT 25 TRUNK OR TREAT PARTY IN THE PARKING LOT. The Shops at Sweetbriar are hosting Halloween Activities – Candy, Bouncy House, Live DJ, Food Truck, Face Painting, Tarot Readings, Indie Authors, Toy and Comic Swap, free comic books. Wear a costume, bring a bag for collecting candy, The fun is free to attend. Hours are 11-4. Hats off to Deals Corner, The Crazy Book Lady, Med Vault, Urbnpop Comics, Groomshack of Acworth. 5058 Allatoona Gtwy (Cherokee St.,) Acworth Ga.