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Chalktoberfest Turns Marietta Square Into a Giant Canvas

Chalktoberfest fills Marietta Square October 10–11, 2026. Find free art hours, separate tasting tickets, pet exclusions and competition source links.

Pierre Basson

Pierre Basson

Oct 3, 2026
Chalktoberfest Turns Marietta Square Into a Giant Canvas

Chalktoberfest transforms Marietta Square into an outdoor gallery October 10–11, 2026. Visitors can watch professional chalk artists develop large-scale work, hear live music and browse food, arts and crafts vendors. The creative process is part of the attraction, so a return walk can reveal how much a piece has changed. Save the official event page and check it again before travelling, especially when a particular activity is essential to your plans.

The official visitor guide lists free festival hours of 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday. Saturday’s Craft Beer Festival is a separate ticketed experience running noon–5 p.m.; families do not need a tasting ticket to enjoy the wider art festival. Check current tasting terms before purchasing.

Pets are excluded from artist work areas and the Craft Beer Festival. Sunday offers community chalk participation, with details on the participation page. Our article flags inconsistent competition timing across organizer pages and advises entrants to confirm check-in and judging directly with the museum.

Compare our HarvestFest guide for October 17 on the Square, or our Phantom screening guide for The Strand October 25. Facts were checked October 3, 2026. Read the full article for planning suggestions and useful links, and revisit organizer information for weather, access and ticket changes before leaving home.

Moonlight Masquerade Brings Ballet Elegance to Marietta

Moonlight Masquerade is October 3, 2026, 6–8 p.m. at Brumby Hall. Check required masks, attire, venue address and Georgia Ballet ticket information.

Pierre Basson

Pierre Basson

Oct 3, 2026
Moonlight Masquerade Brings Ballet Elegance to Marietta

The Georgia Ballet’s Moonlight Masquerade is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brumby Hall and Gardens, 472 Powder Springs Street SW, Marietta. The fundraiser pairs a historic setting with a social evening supporting local professional dance, education and outreach. Save the official event page and check it again before travelling, especially when a particular activity is essential to your plans.

The organizer’s event page announces professional dance performances, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Guests should pay particular attention to entry expectations: attire is cocktail to semi-formal, and masquerade masks are required. Bring a favourite mask or check the organizer’s stated option to purchase one at the door.

Our guide directs readers to the official ticket page for current availability and checkout terms. This is a special fundraiser, so do not assume walk-in admission. Because the event is tonight, confirm tickets before arranging travel, dinner or another stop around downtown Marietta.

For later October plans, compare our Chalktoberfest guide for October 10–11 and HarvestFest guide for October 17. Facts were checked October 3, 2026. Read the full article for venue and planning context, then revisit the organizer’s information for any last-minute changes that could affect your evening.

Victorian Funeral Flashlight Tour Returns to Marietta’s Root House

Root House flashlight tours run October 23–24, 2026, 5–9 p.m. Find advance and door prices, latest recommended arrival and museum source links.

Pierre Basson

Pierre Basson

Oct 3, 2026
Victorian Funeral Flashlight Tour Returns to Marietta’s Root House

The William Root House offers Victorian Funeral Flashlight Tours on October 23 and 24, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. Visitors explore darkened rooms decorated around nineteenth-century mourning customs, with displays including embalming equipment, hair jewelry and a death mask. The tours are self-guided. Save the official event page and check it again before travelling, especially when a particular activity is essential to your plans.

The museum’s event page lists admission at $10 per person in advance or $15 at the door, with no coupons or discounts. It recommends arriving no later than 8:30 p.m. and says space is limited. Book the correct evening and leave enough time for travel and walking to the house, at 80 North Marietta Parkway NW.

Our repaired guide also distinguishes the evening event from the daytime Victorian Funeral exhibit, on display October 1–31 under regular museum admission. Use the visitor page for ordinary museum arrangements and ask directly about access needs. Families should consider the death-related subject matter when deciding whether to bring younger children.

For another seasonal outing, compare our Phantom screening guide for The Strand October 25 and our HarvestFest guide for October 17. Facts were checked October 3, 2026. Read the full article for historical context and primary links, and verify ticket availability and arrival instructions before travelling.

The Phantom of the Opera Brings Silent-Film Chills to The Strand

The Strand lists The Phantom of the Opera (1925) for October 25, 2026. Plan a Marietta silent-film outing with live-organ and official booking links.

Pierre Basson

Pierre Basson

Oct 3, 2026
The Phantom of the Opera Brings Silent-Film Chills to The Strand

The Strand lists The Phantom of the Opera for Sunday, October 25, 2026, giving Marietta audiences a chance to experience the 1925 silent film in a historic auditorium before Halloween. Lon Chaney’s performance and the film’s visual storytelling make this a distinctive alternative to a contemporary horror screening. Save the official event page and check it again before travelling, especially when a particular activity is essential to your plans.

The theatre’s current calendar includes the October 25 event, while the ATOS Atlanta schedule lists the Strand screening at 3 p.m. with Ron Carter providing live accompaniment on the Mighty Allen theatre organ. Our article flags a tourism listing that retains 2025 wording and directs readers to current theatre booking information for the final showtime, seating and admission terms.

The venue is at 117 North Park Square in downtown Marietta. Allow walking time from parking and check any restaurant opening hours before adding a meal to the visit. Families considering older children or teens should decide whether the film’s horror themes suit their group.

For another atmospheric outing, our Root House flashlight-tour guide covers October 23–24; our Chalktoberfest guide covers October 10–11. Facts were checked October 3, 2026. Read the full story for context and primary links, then confirm the current showtime with The Strand before planning travel or buying tickets.

Marietta HarvestFest Brings a Full Day of Fall Fun to the Square

Plan Marietta HarvestFest October 17, 2026: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. festival hours, Touch-A-Truck, costume registration and official parking resources.

Pierre Basson

Pierre Basson

Oct 3, 2026
Marietta HarvestFest Brings a Full Day of Fall Fun to the Square

Marietta HarvestFest returns Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Historic Marietta Square. Handmade arts and crafts, children’s activities, vehicle displays, seasonal contests and the surrounding downtown businesses give visitors several ways to shape a half-day or longer outing. Save the official event page and check it again before travelling, especially when a particular activity is essential to your plans.

The city’s event page lists important activity windows. Touch-A-Truck runs 9 a.m.–2 p.m., closing before the wider festival. Pie-eating activities begin at 11:30 a.m.; the costume contest starts at 2 p.m. and the pet costume contest at 3. Costume entrants should obtain a contestant number at the stage between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Confirm any additional requirements directly.

Our guide links the downtown parking map and explains why arrival time should follow your favourite activity rather than the overall closing time. Allow time for parking, walking and a break for food, particularly when coordinating different ages.

Compare our Chalktoberfest guide for October 10–11 with our Root House flashlight-tour guide for October 23–24 if you want another local outing. Facts were checked October 3, 2026. Read the full article for useful links, and recheck the current activity schedule before travelling.

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