Celebrate fall in style with community-oriented events that offer North Fulton residents everytplace around North Fulton County this weekend. Check these out:
Movies with Mutts. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Free. Rose Animal Hospital. 362 South Atlanta St., Roswell. 770-594-9731. www.events.accessatlanta.com.
If you're the type of pet owner that loves to watch movies with your canine companion, don't miss the Movies with Mutts event happening on Saturday. The Rose Animal Hospital will feature "Cats & Dogs" on site for leashed dogs and their owners, and will serve delicious snacks and drinks for both species. Don't forget to wear your best costume for this Halloween-themed event.
Chattahoochee Nature Center Halloween Hike. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22. $9 per person, free for children ages 2 and under. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org.
If traditional trick-or-treating scares your little ones too much, try taking your children on a Halloween hike at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Throughout a well-lit trail, kids will encounter woodland creatures and forest friends on a fear-free adventure that everyone will enjoy. A camp fire, concessions, music and festivities make this Halloween adventure one that your children will always remember.
Atlanta Dance Party at Chukkar Farm. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Tickets starting at $15. Chukkar Farm Polo Club and Event Facility. 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta.770-664-1533. www.eventbrite.com.
As the season finale of Chukkar Farm's T.G.I.F concert series, the Atlanta Dance Party will not disappoint. This "Chastain-style" venue provides plenty of room to move as you enjoy listening to a 10-piece band play some of the top dance songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Make sure to bring plenty of blankets and your own picnic dinner to this relaxing, low-key event.
2nd Annual North Point Village Fall Festival and Side Walk Sale. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Free. North Point Village Shopping Center. 7300 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta. 866-414-7700. www.northpointvillage.info.
Get in a little early Christmas shopping at the North Point Village Fall Festival and Side Walk Sale taking place in Alpharetta this Saturday. With a chance to win gift certificates from 14 retailers, including LOFT, Chicos, Vitamin Shoppe and Talbot's, a wide array of food trucks to sample and a live DJ on site and a visit from Peppa the Pig, This family-friendly event has it all.
