This Week in North Atlanta: Medley Opens, Halloween Arrives and Music Takes the Stage

October 26–November 1, 2026

Medley opens to the public in Johns Creek on Thursday, then turns its plaza over to a Halloween party Friday night. Across North Atlanta, the week also brings an Eric Clapton tribute in Cumming, two Russian symphonies in Alpharetta, a Día de los Muertos celebration in Norcross and Halloween festivals in Cherokee County.

There are things to do before the weekend, too: a free screening of Casper on Monday, a children’s costume party Tuesday and food trucks in Crabapple on Thursday. Here are 16 outings to consider, from an afternoon movie to a Sunday charity walk. All times are Eastern.

Start the week with a movie or a costume party

Norcross: Casper on Movie Monday

Monday, Oct. 26, at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. The Cultural Arts & Community Center, 10 College Street, screens Casper as part of its free Movie Mondays series. Popcorn and light refreshments are included, making this one of the week’s simplest outings to plan.

Choose the afternoon screening or return for the evening show; both take place indoors. See the October film lineup and Movie Mondays details.

Peachtree Corners: Little Peaches Halloween Bash

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4–6 p.m. The Forum closes its Little Peaches season with a children’s Halloween party at The Plaza in front of Pottery Barn. A DJ, costume contest, pumpkin patch, crafts and games give children several ways to join in.

Admission is free, with no ticket required; food and beverages cost extra. The Forum is at 5155 Peachtree Parkway. Weather cancellations will be posted on @theforumptc. Event details.

Thursday: Medley opens, food trucks return and music comes to Roswell

Johns Creek: Medley’s opening celebrations

Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30. Medley’s public opening begins with a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting Thursday in the Plaza. Later that day, the Tree Bar hosts acoustic music and cocktails from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday’s Party on the Plaza runs 6–10 p.m., with live music and Halloween activities for families. Costumes are optional. The ribbon cutting and Friday party are free to attend. Wednesday’s separate Medley Unveiled preview has sold out.

The opening events take place at 2140 Medley Boulevard, near Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road. Check individual businesses’ opening hours before planning a particular shopping or dining stop. Full opening schedule.

Milton: Wanderlust Food Truck Fest in Crabapple

Thursday, Oct. 29, 4–8 p.m. Wanderlust spreads dinner across two Crabapple locations: the Market District Crabapple parking lot and the gravel area behind the Green at Crabapple Market. Each side has its own food-truck lineup, with live music also part of the evening.

The rotating vendors are the reason to check the lineup again even if you attended the first gathering. Market District Crabapple is at 2006 Heritage Walk. Organizer details; read more about the two locations.

Roswell: Akpé Motion at Mimosa Hall

Thursday, Oct. 29, 7–8:30 p.m. Roswell Arts Fund brings Akpé Motion to Mimosa Hall & Gardens, 127 Bulloch Drive. The quartet draws on musical traditions from Africa, Polynesia and the Americas, combining rhythm, voice and improvisation.

Tickets include wine, nonalcoholic drinks and light refreshments. Advance booking is available through the organizer; check the booking page for current prices and availability. Program and tickets.

Friday: festivals, concerts and a late-night film

Norcross: Día de los Muertos at Thrasher Park

Friday, Oct. 30, 5–9 p.m. Thrasher Park hosts an evening of remembrance, dance and live entertainment honoring ancestors and family history. Mexican food and beverages are part of the celebration.

This is a chance to spend the evening downtown around a tradition centered on remembering loved ones. Admission and reservation details have not been announced. Festival information.

Alpharetta: costumes and cocktails at Avalon

Friday, Oct. 30, 6–8 p.m. Avalon’s Trick or Drink brings costumes, live music and specialty cocktails to The Plaza at 400 Avalon Boulevard. Admission is free, and no ticket is required.

Drinks are purchased separately, and alcohol buyers must be at least 21. The two-hour event leaves time for dinner before or afterward. Event details; our Avalon and Forum Halloween guide.

Suwanee: Art After Dark

Friday, Oct. 30, 6–10 p.m. Suwanee Arts Center’s Halloween fundraiser combines live music, dancing, art activities and a costume contest. A costumed model will pose for figure drawing, giving the evening an arts focus beyond the party.

Tickets start at $20 plus a 50-cent service fee without alcoholic drinks. The drinks-included option for guests 21 and older is $45 plus a $1.13 fee. The center is at 3930 Charleston Market Street NW, Suite B6. Tickets and event details.

Cumming: Clapton Comes Alive

Friday, Oct. 30, 7–9 p.m. This Eric Clapton tribute concert covers music from his early bands through his solo career at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater, Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road. Admission and parking are free.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Outside food, alcohol and coolers are prohibited, so plan purchases at the venue. Leashed dogs are welcome. This is a tribute performance; Clapton himself is not appearing. Concert information and venue rules.

Alpharetta: Tchaikovsky and Borodin

Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m.; preconcert talk at 6:30 p.m. Michael Giel conducts the Alpharetta Symphony in Borodin’s Second Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony. The program pairs two complete symphonies, with no overture or concerto.

The concert is at Innovation Academy Auditorium, 125 Milton Avenue. Use the parking and entrance behind the school. Tickets are required; consult the seat-selection page for current prices and availability. Program and booking.

Sugar Hill: The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a shadow cast

Friday, Oct. 30, at 6:30 and 10 p.m. The Eagle Theatre presents the film with a live shadow cast performing in front of the screen. A prop bag is included, and costumes and audience participation are part of the experience.

The theater is at 5029 West Broad Street. This is a mature-audience outing; review the theater’s age and adult-accompaniment rules before booking. Tickets are required, with current prices and seats available through the event’s booking link. Show details and tickets.

Dunwoody: PULSE at Stage Door Theatre

Friday, Oct. 30, 8–9 p.m. Surya Ensemble’s PULSE brings live music and dance to Stage Door Theatre, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Shehnai, flamenco guitar and dancers share the stage in a one-hour performance without an intermission.

General-admission tickets are $55. Front-row seats have sold out. What to expect and how to book.

Sandy Springs: Niladri Kumaar honors Zakir Hussain

Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m.; doors at 7 p.m. Sitarist Niladri Kumaar performs Space Between the Notes at Byers Theatre, honoring his late friend and collaborator Zakir Hussain. An ensemble of Indian and American musicians joins him for a program drawing on their final duo recording and Kumaar’s own compositions.

Tickets are $51–$121. The theater is at 1 Galambos Way; event parking is $10. Concert details and tickets.

Saturday: Halloween in Cherokee County

Canton area: The Great Pumpkin Fest

Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway, hosts a free festival with hayrides, a DJ, food vendors and children’s activities. A dance performance is scheduled for 11 a.m., followed by the costume contest at noon.

Hayrides are free; inflatables require payment, and pumpkins and food are sold separately. Free shuttles run from Macedonia Elementary School, 10370 East Cherokee Drive, and Macedonia Baptist Church, 11230 East Cherokee Drive. The event takes place rain or shine. Festival and shuttle details.

Woodstock: Halloween Skelebration

Saturday, Oct. 31, 4–8 p.m. Woodstock’s Halloween gathering fills the park around the Northside Hospital–Cherokee Amphitheater, 101 Arnold Mill Road, with treats, carnival games, mini golf, crafts and giant bubbles. Character performances and children’s dance parties take place onstage.

Admission and parking are free, and the event welcomes all ages. Food vendors will be on site. The earlier start offers families time to enjoy the park before the evening gets late. City event details.

Sunday: a community walk in Brookhaven

Steps Toward a Cure at Blackburn Park

Sunday, Nov. 1, 1:30–4 p.m. The Dravet Syndrome Foundation’s Atlanta gathering begins with check-in at 1:30 p.m., followed by the walk at 2 p.m. Refreshments and family activities continue from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road.

Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for children ages 3–17. People with Dravet syndrome or epilepsy may attend free with a paying adult. Register in advance through the foundation’s event page. Registration and schedule.

Dates and details were checked Oct. 25. Follow the linked organizers for weather changes, ticket availability and final admission information before leaving. For more upcoming dates, visit the North Atlanta Planner.