This Week in North Atlanta: Medley Opens, Halloween Arrives and Music Takes the Stage
October 26–November 1, 2026: Medley’s opening, Halloween festivals, free concerts, symphonies and a Sunday charity walk—16 outings across North Atlanta.
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Take a Sunday quiz about North Atlanta’s local trails, theaters, and landmarks. Questions cover spots from Johns Creek to Lawrenceville and beyond.
The Sunday Page: ‘After Twenty Years’ by O. Henry
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The Sunday Page: ‘The Open Window’ by Saki
The Sunday Page presents Saki's "The Open Window," a short story about a visitor whose nerves are tested by a mysterious open window and…
Free Halloween Events at Avalon and The Forum Start Oct. 24
Join free Halloween fun starting Oct. 24 at Avalon in Alpharetta and The Forum in Peachtree Corners with trick-or-treating and family activities through Oct.…
Food Festivals, Halloween Fun and Live Music: North Atlanta’s Weekend Guide
This weekend brings food festivals, live music, Halloween fun, and cultural events to North Atlanta towns including Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Woodstock. Families can…
A Taste of Chamblee Returns Saturday With 100-Plus Vendors
Downtown Chamblee hosts A Taste of Chamblee festival with more than 100 vendors offering food, crafts, and entertainment, including live music and a youth…
Avalon Santa Photo Reservations Open Monday, Oct. 12
Reservations for Santa photos at Avalon's Palmer Plaza open October 12. Santa visits run from November 23 to December 24 with photo packages available.
Milton’s New Food Truck Festival Opens Oct. 15 in Crabapple
Milton's Wanderlust Food Truck Fest debuts Oct. 15 in downtown Crabapple with rotating food trucks, live music, and activities over five dates through December.
North Atlanta Weekend Guide: 15 Things to Do, Oct. 9–11
From a book festival in Canton to collector cars in Roswell and live music across several towns, North Atlanta offers 15 events to enjoy…
Wire & Wood Brings 40 Performances and Major Street Closures to Alpharetta
The Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival returns to Alpharetta with free shows across seven stages and significant street closures downtown over the weekend.