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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

HarvestFest and Scarecrows In The Square

Visitors can browse handmade arts and crafts from regional exhibitors and view scarecrows decorated by local organizations displayed throughout the park. The festival features an up-close Touch-a-Truck experience with city emergency and service vehicles, costume contests for all ages and pets, and an annual pie eating contest. Children can take part in the Halloween Happenings area with carnival games and inflatables, while sports fans can watch college football at an outdoor watch party.

Sat, Oct 17, 2026

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Tickets

Registration for the Pie Eating Contest is FREE.

Hours

9 AM to 5 PM; Touch-A-Truck 9AM to 2PM; Pie Eating Contest 11:30AM to 1:30PM; costume contest 2:00PM; pet costume contest 3:00PM.

Food & Drink

Pie is featured in the ages 6+ eating contest; visitors can bring food and drinks from local merchants to the football watch party.

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children and halloween costume fans

Vibe

Festive, family-friendly, autumnal

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Costume contest participants should check in at the stage between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM to pick up a contestant number.
  • Children attending Halloween Happenings should come in costume with their own trick-or-treat bags.
  • Bring your own lawn chairs if you plan to watch college football at the Cornerback's Coop watch party.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Halloween Happenings is a kids' festival for children ages 12 and younger.
  • The Pie Eating Contest has divisions for ages 6–12 and ages 13 and up.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age groups can enter the costume contest?

The costume contest includes categories for ages 1 and younger, 2 to 3, 4 to 6, 7 to 8, 9 to 10, 11 to 12, 13 and older, and groups of two or more, followed by a pet costume contest.

Who can participate in the pie eating contest?

The contest is open to participants ages 6 and older, with a Mini Munchers division for ages 6 to 12 and a Competitive Chompers division for ages 13 and up.

What activities are available at Halloween Happenings?

Designed for children ages 12 and younger, Halloween Happenings features carnival games, inflatable houses, candy, and other fall activities.

What vehicles are featured at Touch-a-Truck?

City of Marietta vehicles on display include firetrucks, police cars, tractors, tow trucks, and other municipal service vehicles.

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