Four free or low-cost events land in East Cobb on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, giving families a full slate of pre-Halloween fun and live music.

The lineup starts Saturday with two daytime options and wraps Sunday with a pair of afternoon concerts, according to East Cobb News.

Avenue East Cobb Boo Bash

The Avenue East Cobb hosts its annual Boo Bash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in partnership with East Cobb Church. The event features music, trick-or-treating, face painting, bouncy houses, crafts and a costume party.

Admission is free. The trick-or-treating portion runs rain or shine at The Plaza.

Good Mews Harvest Market

Good Mews Animal Foundation holds its annual Harvest Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 3805 Robinson Road. The fundraiser for the cage-free, no-kill cat shelter features handmade goods from local artisans, a bake sale with fresh pies and breads, discounted cat supplies refurbished by volunteers, and books, puzzles and games.

All proceeds go to the shelter, according to the Good Mews event page.

U.S. Marine Band at Lassiter Concert Hall

The United States Marine Band brings its 2026 national concert tour to Lassiter Concert Hall (2601 Shallowford Road) from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The concert is part of a touring tradition that dates to 1891, when director John Philip Sousa launched the first tour. Director Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin has programmed a mix of traditional band repertoire, marches and instrumental solos, according to the concert listing.

The show is free, but tickets are required and limited to four per request. Tickets are valid until 2:45 p.m.; open seating begins after that. No large bags or backpacks are allowed. Cobb County School District and Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony are sponsoring the event. Large groups can email [email protected] for ticket requests.

Music in the Park fall finale

The Kayla Taylor Jazz Band, a longtime Atlanta jazz group, closes out the fall Music in the Park concert series from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at East Cobb Park (3322 Roswell Road).

Admission is free. Attendees are welcome to bring food, blankets and chairs to enjoy the music at the concert shell. Friends for the East Cobb Park and Wellstar present the series.

Weekend calendar

  • Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Good Mews Harvest Market, 3805 Robinson Road (free admission)
  • Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Avenue East Cobb Boo Bash, 4475 Roswell Road (free)
  • Sunday, Oct. 25, 3 to 5 p.m.: U.S. Marine Band Concert, Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road (free; tickets required)
  • Sunday, Oct. 25, 3 to 5 p.m.: Music in the Park fall finale, East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road (free)