Marietta closes out October and opens November with a short list of dated plans between Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, November 3, 2026. A Halloween Saturday screening of Hocus Pocus with a live organ pre-show at the Strand Theatre anchors the weekend. Marietta Square Market hosts open-play mahjong on Tuesday, October 27 and a free Trivia Night on Thursday, October 29. The Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum at Historic Brumby Hall rounds out the week with regular daytime hours. Here is what to know before you go.
Spooky Movies at The Strand: Hocus Pocus (1993)
What to Expect
Hocus Pocus screens at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Showtimes are 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thirty minutes before each film, a live concert on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ sets the mood. The movie is rated PG and runs 1 hour 36 minutes. It follows three witch sisters brought back in modern-day Salem and the group of kids and a talking black cat who race to stop them before sunrise. The Cobb Travel and Tourism listing for Hocus Pocus at the Strand files the screening under Kids and Family and Seasonal.
Why It Stands Out
Most Halloween movie nights begin with the previews. This one begins with a live organ, which gives a familiar film a little theater of its own. Because the screening lands on Halloween itself, it works as the easy centerpiece of a holiday Saturday, with costumes, candy or a quiet night in the seats all fitting the plan.
Timing and Planning
Ticket prices are not published on the listing pages, so tickets are sold through the Strand's online ticketing and box office at 770.293.0080. Choose the 3 p.m. showing for an early start that leaves the evening open, or the 8 p.m. showing for a night out on the Square. Plan to be in your seat for the organ, which starts a half hour ahead of each film.
Neighborhood Angle
North Park Square puts the Strand on the edge of the historic Square, where the evening can start with dinner at a nearby restaurant and end with a short walk back to the car. On a holiday Saturday the district tends to feel lively, so allow extra time for parking and a relaxed stroll before the film.
Tile Tuesday: Mahjong at Marietta Square Market
What to Expect
Tile Tuesday is open play for American Mahjong at Marietta Square Market, 68 North Marietta Parkway NW, Marietta, GA 30060, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. All skill levels are welcome, but players should understand the basics, since this is open play and not a lesson. The market asks guests to RSVP through the link on its Marietta Square Market events page, and no price is listed.
Why It Stands Out
Mahjong is a social game that fills a table with conversation, and the setting does some of the work. Marietta Square Market is a food hall in a renovated warehouse beside the Square's railroad tracks, with an indoor communal dining space and an outdoor patio. Its stalls include El Jalisco, Momoiro Ramen, Smokehouse Q and Forno Vero Pizza and Bar, so a table of friends can pair a game with dinner under one roof.
Best For
Friend groups, couples and newcomers who already know the basics and want an easy weeknight in the center of town. Market hours run 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, which leaves time to eat before or after play.
Trivia Night at Marietta Square Market
What to Expect
Trivia Night is a free weekly team contest at Marietta Square Market, 68 North Marietta Parkway NW, Marietta, GA 30060, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. The Visit Marietta calendar describes it as a chance to gather your friends, test your knowledge and enjoy a little friendly competition each week. Admission is listed as free, and the market's events page confirms a Trivia Night every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Why It Stands Out
A free weekly game in a food hall asks very little of a group: show up, claim a table and compete. The hall has counters serving Cuban, Mexican, Korean, Thai, Mediterranean and barbecue fare, so everyone at the table can order what they like and still play on one team. It is an easy way to spend a midweek evening in downtown Marietta without a ticket or a reservation.
Best For
Friend groups, couples and newcomers who want to meet the town on an easy evening. The market is open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, so the game runs right up to closing. Arrive a little before 7 p.m. to order food and settle in.
Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum at Historic Brumby Hall
What to Expect
The Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum is at Historic Brumby Hall and Gardens, 472 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, GA 30064. In this window it is open Tuesday, October 27 through Saturday, October 31, and again on Tuesday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed Sunday and Monday. The collection includes Scarlett O'Hara's mourning bonnet, the Bengaline Honeymoon gown, Bonnie Blue's riding outfit, Rhett Butler's jacket, an original Dan Sayre Groesbeck painting and six original Walter Plunkett costume sketches.
Why It Stands Out
Beyond the gallery, the Carriage House displays pieces of the Tara film facade, and the gardens around Brumby Hall are part of the visit. The collection is privately owned. It opened in 2003 in the Old Thomas Warehouse on the Marietta Square and has been at Brumby Hall since 2018, so the museum carries a long local story of its own.
Timing and Planning
Admission prices are not listed on the museum's website, so call the main number at 770.794.5576 for details. Parking is in the Hilton lot. Enter the Hilton Conference Center main entrance, turn right at the first opening, park near the wrought iron gate and walk up the hill to Brumby Hall. A morning visit pairs naturally with an evening plan elsewhere in town.
Event Q&A
What is the best Halloween Saturday plan in Marietta?
Hocus Pocus at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, October 31 is the standout. It runs at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., with a live Mighty Allen Theatre Organ concert starting 30 minutes before each showing. The museum is also open that day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., so a morning visit and an evening film can share a day.
What is happening on Tuesday, October 27?
Tuesday has two options. Tile Tuesday open-play mahjong runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Marietta Square Market, and the Gone With the Wind Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Historic Brumby Hall, so a daytime museum visit can lead into an evening game.
What should I know about tickets and reservations?
The Strand sells tickets through its online ticketing site and box office, and prices are not published on the listing pages. Mahjong asks for an RSVP and lists no price, while Trivia Night at the market is listed as free. The museum does not list admission online, so call ahead.
Is there anything regular to count on at Marietta Square Market?
Yes. Beyond mahjong and trivia, the food hall is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and its events page lists Trivia Night every Thursday at 7 p.m. That makes it a dependable stop on any evening in this stretch.
