Two children in animal costumes stand hand in hand outside a store, each holding a candy bucket — Two children in animal costumes hold candy buckets outside Avalon in Alpharetta during a Halloween outing.

Halloween celebrations at Avalon in Alpharetta and The Forum in Peachtree Corners begin Saturday, Oct. 24, with morning candy stops and family activities at both shopping centers.

The lineup continues with a children’s Halloween bash at The Forum on Oct. 27 and an evening costume celebration at Avalon on Oct. 30. All four events are free to attend, with no tickets required, according to details provided by the organizers. Food and beverage purchases cost extra.

Avalon trick-or-treating: Saturday, Oct. 24

Avalon’s Trick or Treating runs from 10 a.m. to noon along The Boulevard. Families should begin at Concierge, where they can pick up a map showing the participating candy stops.

The Plaza will have family activities, with a Halloween-themed dance show by Rhythm & Shoes scheduled for noon. Chick-fil-A will sell breakfast and lunch items at a pop-up beside Concierge.

A family of five poses on a shopping district sidewalk, with two children in costumes and a man in a cap and tie — A family poses along Avalon’s shopping district sidewalk during a Halloween event, with children carrying bags and suitcases.

The event takes place rain or shine at Avalon, 400 Avalon Boulevard in Alpharetta. Costumes are encouraged.

The Forum trick-or-treating: Saturday, Oct. 24

The Forum’s Trick-or-Treating runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Families can check in at The Plaza for a map and bag before visiting participating retailers for candy.

Participating shops will be marked with window decals and identified on the map. The Plaza will also have King of Pops treats, themed photo opportunities and coloring activities.

People sit on colorful chairs on a grassy central lawn surrounded by shops and restaurants — Visitors relax on Avalon’s central lawn in Alpharetta between shops and restaurants.

The Forum is at 5155 Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree Corners. Its Saturday event overlaps with Avalon’s, so families planning a morning outing may want to choose the location that works best for them.

Little Peaches Halloween Bash: Tuesday, Oct. 27

The Forum’s Little Peaches Halloween Bash runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Plaza, in front of Pottery Barn. It is the final gathering in the center’s April-through-October Little Peaches series.

Plans include a DJ, crafts and coloring, a pumpkin patch, temporary tattoos and photo opportunities. Children are encouraged to dress up for a costume contest.

A small child in a skeleton hoodie holds a pumpkin bucket while being held by an adult next to another adult — A child in a skeleton hoodie holds a pumpkin bucket during a Halloween outing at Avalon, with two adults nearby.

The event is subject to weather cancellation. The Forum says any cancellation notice will be posted on its social media accounts, including @theforumptc.

Avalon Trick or Drink: Friday, Oct. 30

Avalon’s Trick or Drink takes over The Plaza from 6 to 8 p.m., with costumes, live music, photo opportunities and specialty cocktails.

Admission is free, but beverages are purchased separately and buyers must be at least 21. The evening event is at the same Avalon address, 400 Avalon Boulevard in Alpharetta.

All times are Eastern. Check the linked event announcements before leaving for any schedule or weather changes. For more nearby seasonal outings, see our Norcross October Halloween and Día de los Muertos lineup.

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