The Cobb Family Fun Fest is being combined with the annual Cobb County Make-A-Wish 5K to make an event for the whole family on Saturday, October 13. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the charity 5K starts at 8 a.m. The course begins and ends at the Marietta Square. Registration is $15, children 12 and under are $10, groups of 10 or more are $12 each and kids under 5 are free (no T-shirt). Registration after October 8 is $20. All registered participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. "Phantom runners" who want to participate in spirit can donate $20 and indicate their T-shirt size on the registration form. Proceeds from the race benefit the Make-A-Wish foundation to help grant wishes of children in Cobb County who have life-threatening medical conditions. For more information, visit CobbMakeAWish5K.org or call 770-528-2620.

The Cobb Fun Fest, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will include live music, arts and crafts, storytelling, inflatable carnival rides and free game booths with prizes. Government departments, including police and fire, will be on hand to give interactive presentations. Cobb County and the City of Marietta are co-sponsoring the event. Magicians, balloon artists and face painters will roam Marietta Square throughout the day. The Cobb County and Marietta school districts will also partner in the event and distribute health-related materials. Admission is free. For more information, call 770-528-8800.