Community Corner
Get Out: A Haunted House, Bicycles and Shenanigans are on Tap This Weekend
Find plenty more events for the family and friends on the Patch Calendar of Events.
Where/When: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Pkwy, Alpharetta, Saturday, 7:30 a.m. opening ceremonies.
Why Go? Hundreds of bicyclists will raise funds by biking between 1 and 100 miles on the roads of Alpharetta, Roswell and Forsyth County.
Price: Free to watch.
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Where/When: 765 Mid Broadwell Rd, Milton, GA, Saturday, October 1, 9 am
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Why Go?: More than 100 antique dealers and artists will be in Crabapple for one day only, rain or shine. Come enjoy this tradition in Crabapple and find the perfect antique or piece of art. Free admission, trolley ride, and blue grass music add to the fun; plus fabulous food!!
Price: Free
Where/When: Historic Alpharetta Downtown, S Main St & Milton Ave, Alpharetta, GA, Saturday, October 1, 10 am
Why Go?: The 6th Annual Scarecrow Harvest is a time when the community comes alive with whimsical scarecrows. Accredited K-5 Schools create approximately 100 scarecrows each year. In addition to the students, we invite businesses, non-profit organizations, neighborhoods, families and individuals to make scarecrows. Anyone is welcome to design a scarecrow personality and join in on the fun! At 12pm, SCARECROW AWARDS and prizes will be given to Accredited K-5 Schools classrooms.
Price: Free
Where/When: Milton High Stadium, 13025 Birmingham Hwy, Alpharetta, GA, Saturday, Oct. 1, 4 p.m.
Why Go? Eight high school marching bands from around the metro area will compete in this year’s White Columns Invitational including Centennial, Chattahoochee, Central Gwinnett, Creekview, Lambert, Alpharetta, Collins Hill, and Walton.
Price: $10 adults, $5 children, under age 3 free
Where/When: Historic Downtown Alpharetta Milton Ave & N Main St, Alpharetta, GA, Saturday, Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Why Go?: The Downtown Alpharetta Trade Association is proud to present the first annual Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest street dance, brew & shenanigans There will be great food, beer and wine and non-alcoholic beverages for sale, a performance by the Old School Horn Band from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the headline band Banks and Shane from 9pm to 11pm!
Price: $10
Where/When: , 10495 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA, Saturday, October 1, 10 am
Why Go?: The 61st Annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade is sponsored by the City of Roswell to honor and support the youth of Roswell. This year’s theme is “The Rec Makes Life Fun!” Parade line up begins at Roswell First Baptist Church with parade ending at Roswell Area Park. An outdoor festival will be held at Roswell Area Park following the parade.
Price: Free
Where/When: , 11595 King Rd, Roswell, GA, Saturday , October 1, 9 am
Why Go?: Come help celebrate 21 years of running! Kids' chance invites you to come out and help children of injured workers. Whether you are a runner, walker, or a parent with a stroller, we encourage you to bring the entire family to support a great cause! The mission of Kids' Chance of Georgia, Inc. is to provide educational scholarships to the children of Georgia workers who have been seriously, catastrophically or fatally injured in work-related accidents.
Price: $25
