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Halloween Fun in the area

By Debbie Calabro October 19, 2026

October 23

🎃Roswell Halloween Fun house ages 8 and under

⏰4:30-7pm 

Halloween Fun House is an annual event that is FREE for families to bring children 8 years or younger for an evening of Halloween themed fun!

The entire East Roswell Recreation Center is transformed into a Halloween festival with activities both indoors and outdoors! We offer face painting, magic shows, arts and crafts, inflatables, games, and safe trick or treating. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged!


October 24

🎃Trick or Treat Avalon 

⏰10-12

Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Grab your costumes and come join us for Trick or Treating along The Boulevard. Start your candy hunt at Concierge to grab a map of all the participating stops! Then, while you’re gathering candy, don’t forget to stop by The Plaza to check out exciting activities and exclusive offers from participating retailers and restaurants.


🎃Halloween at Halcyon

⏰11-3 Ticket purchase ahead 

Activities include:

  • Trick or treating at over 20 participating Halcyon businesses
  • Pet and groom farm animals from Wildlife Wonders
  • Meet and Greet with your favorite characters
  • DJ playing all of your favorites on the Green
  • Halloween cotton candy and over 23 dining options



🎃Carvin in Crabapple 

⏰4-7 pm

Join us for Carvin’ in Crabapple at Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, on Saturday, October 24 from 4-7 p.m. Don't forget to B.Y.O.P. (Bring Your Own Pumpkin)!

We’ve got all the carving and painting tools you need to create the spookiest or silliest jack o’lantern for Halloween. (Pro tip: Bring a tupperware or gallon-sized ziplock bag to save your seeds for roasting!)

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Milton Police are hosting a Trunk-or-Treat across the street, so bring your Trick-or-Treat bags and snag some candy. Plus, join in the costume contest for extra fun and prizes!

Once your pumpkin masterpiece is done, stick around for complimentary crafts, games, face painting, food trucks, inflatables, and so much more!

Make Carvin’ in Crabapple a part of your Halloween tradition – we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 


🎃Cumming City Center 4th Annual Howl-oween

⏰4-8 pm

The 4th Annual Howl-oween at Cumming City Center returns on October 24, 2026, from 4–8 PM. As night falls, local businesses will be dressed in their best fall décor and stocked with treats, ready to greet every ghost, goblin, and four-legged friend.
Stroll through pet-friendly Trick or Treating, meet adorable adoptable pets, shop from vendors offering fun finds for animal lovers, enjoy spooky tunes, and join the lively storefront decorating contest—where your vote helps crown the most hauntingly imaginative display.


October 30


🎃Medley Johns Creek Party on the Plaza

⏰6-10 pm 

The celebration continues with a family-friendly Halloween night in the Plaza featuring live music, community celebration, festive fun & interactive activations. Costumes optional.




🎃 Adults only Trick or Drink Avalon

⏰6-8 pm

Kick off your Halloween festivities with an evening of Trick or Drinking in the Plaza on October 30th from 6PM to 8PM. Come dressed in your most spook-tacular costumes to sip specialty cocktails and dance the night awa