RUN LIKE HELL 5-K/RUN LIKE HECK 1K

October 15
Oakland Cemetery

The largest cemetery run in the country, in Atlanta’s oldest cemetery, is back for its ninth year on October 15 at 9 a.m. This qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race will take you through parts of Oakland Cemetery and Grant Park. Wear a Halloween costume and stay afterwards for a complimentary “History, Mystery, and Mayhem” guided walking tour. Learn more at oaklandcemetery.com and register at active.com.

TASTE OF ATLANTA

October 21-23
Tech Square

“Back in 2002, food wasn’t yet the chef driven restaurant model it is today, but the scene was starting to change, so we started a festival to treat chefs like rock stars,” says Dale DeSena, founder and president of Taste of Atlanta. “It’s the only time of year you can come to Midtown and have a taste of more than 90 restaurants, 250 menu items and 150 craft beers, wines and cocktails.” This year’s event will see four livecooking stages, cooking classes and the best fare in town. Tickets start at $25, but a VIP Ticket ($75) gets you beer, wine and cocktail tastings and complimentary food. tasteofatlanta.com

ATLANTA STREETS ALIVE

October 23
Peachtree Street

Bring your bike or your skates—but not your car—to Peachtree Street on October 23, from 2 to 6 p.m. An initiative of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, Atlanta Streets Alive will close Peachtree from Edgewood to 17th Street to motorized traffic and open it to pedestrian-friendly neighborhood shopping, eating and activities. Decorate your wheels and show up at the intersection of Peachtree and 16th streets at 1:30 p.m. to participate. atlantastreetsalive.com

ART BOOK FAIR

October 29-30
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center

As part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP), the display will showcase the best photography books and art/photography magazines for sale. “Both book lovers and photographers like this event,” says Amy Miller, ACP executive director, adding, “There will be lectures and book signings. Keynote speaker Doug Dubois will talk about his latest project with Aperture.” Admission is free. acpinfo.org