The Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade is set for Saturday, Oct. 20, starting at noon. There will be an afternoon of food, drink, live entertainment and one of the best Halloween parades the South has to offer. The parade begins at 4 p.m. Costumes are encouraged! l5phalloween.com

The entire community is invited to the 49^th annual Pace Academy Fall Fair, which will have a Harry Potter-ish theme that will celebrate the magic of the school just in time for Halloween. The Pace campus at 966 W. Paces Ferry Road will be transformed into a Chamber of Wizards on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  with games, rides, food, shopping and fun for all ages. pacefallfair.org

The Brookhaven Arts Festival will be held Oct. 20 – 21 showcasing new talents and established artists from around the Southeast. Artists will bring their art for sale and display, and many artists will also provide demonstrations. The festival will offer a children’s activities, food and live music. The festival takes place on Apple Valley Road, directly behind the Brookhaven MARTA station. brookhavenartsalliance.com