North Fulton Events Guide by BBDN

BBDN / WHAT’S HAPPENING? / UPDATED OCT 21, 2026

THIS WEEKEND.
HALLOWEEN FIRST.

Your curated North Fulton and North Atlanta plans for October 23–25. Haunted hikes, trick-or-treating, seasonal events and a few alternatives to the usual pumpkin patch. Curated by Cary Blumenfeld / @BrokerBroDad.

October 23–25: Featured picks

OCT 23–25 · ROSWELL

Halloween Hikes

Chattahoochee Nature Center · 9135 Willeo Rd

Family-friendly evening trails and a separate Haunted Quest for ages 12+. Timed admission; reserve ahead. Parking is limited.

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SAT OCT 24 · ALPHARETTA

Trick-or-Treating at Avalon

Avalon · 10 AM–noon

Costume-friendly morning candy stops. Pick up the event map at Concierge; check the organizer for changes.

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SAT OCT 24 · JOHNS CREEK

Ghosts & Goblins Gala

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve · 6–8 PM

Adults-only Halloween evening in a historic setting. Ticketed; check availability with the venue.

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SUN OCT 25 · JOHNS CREEK

Running of the Pumpkins 5K

Cauley Creek Park · 8 AM

Halloween-themed walk/run through the park. Registration and any road or parking instructions should be confirmed.

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SAT OCT 24 · CUMMING

Howl-oween

Cumming City Center · 4–8 PM

Costumes and seasonal festivities. Check the organizer for activities, admission and parking.

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SAT OCT 24 · ROSWELL

Halloween Chocolate Workshops

Chamberlain’s · 1575 Old Alabama Rd

A sweet seasonal alternative, with haunted-house decorating and kids’ chocolate activities listed for the weekend. Confirm session times and reservations.

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Coming up next week

  • October 28–30: Medley Johns Creek grand-opening celebrations. Follow the BBDN Medley tracker ↗
  • Friday, October 30: Medley Party on the Plaza Halloween evening, 6–10 PM (subject to organizer updates).
  • Saturday, October 31: Halloween. Use the searchable Halloween guide for more trunk-or-treats, festivals and haunted attractions.
  • November 2026: Watch local holiday markets, outdoor ice-skating openings and community events. Winter rink tracker ↗

Event schedules, availability, admission, weather plans and parking may change. Review the linked organizer before traveling. This is a curated guide, not a comprehensive calendar. Expired October 16–18 recommendations were retired from this page.