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Gwinnett Weekend: Check Out These Cool Weekend Events

Weekend worthy: Ice skating, snow sledding, hockey and more, as listed by Explore Gwinnett.

(Photos: Snow Mountain, Stone Mountain Park)

Baby, it’s cold outside, which seems fitting for some of the events this weekend in and around Gwinnett County.

Check out the Gwinnett Weekends calendar listing below, compiled by Explore Gwinnett, for events that includes ice skating, snow sledding and ice hockey (indoors on the hockey, of course).

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>>January 9

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: DONNA THE BUFFALO

RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY

Duluth

8pm

$20-$23 404-478-2749 www.eddieownenpresents.com

>>January 9

GARY ALLAN

WILD BILL’S

Duluth

$5 from every ticket sale will go to ACM’s Living Lives charity, dedicated to improving lives through music. 9pm

$35 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

>>January 9

NIGHT TREKS CAMPFIRE UNDER THE STARS

GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER

Buford

Find out what the animals of the GEHC forest do to survive during the long winter. A campfire stop on the hike will give you a chance to warm up on this cool, special night! 6pm GEHC members are free, $6-$20 and pre-registration required 770-904-3500 www.gwinnettehc.org

>>January 9-10

SUWANEE SCULPTOUR

TOWN CENTER PARK

Suwanee

Self guided tour of 15 public art works Free

770-945-8996

www.suwanee.com

>>January 9-10

HOLIDAY EXHIBITS

ART STATION GALLERY

Stone Mountain

Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm Free 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org

>>January 9-10

SNOW WORLD

LAKE LANIER ISLANDS

Buford

NEW this year! Snow slides, speed slides, skating, carnival rides, fire pits & more! Sunset Cove is now enclosed and will feature a delicious new assortment of dishes, as well as favourite traditions! 19.99-34.99 770-945-8787 www.snowworldga.com

>>January 9-10

COMEDY NIGHTS

AURORA THEATRE

Lawrenceville

7:15pm & 9:15pm $18

678-226-6222

www.auroratheatre.com

>>January 9-10

WINNERS CIRCLE

TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY

Buford

Prize winners of juried show – 3 person show 12pm-5pm Free 770-904-0572 www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com

>>January 9-10

LONG WAY HOME

KUDZU ART ZONE

Norcross

Gallery Members Exhibit 11am-4pm

Free 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org

>>January 9-11

THE ICE RINK AT SUGAR HILL

BEHIND SUGAR HILL CITY HALL

Sugar Hill

Grab your skates (or you can rent them) and have fun maneuvering around on ice! Skating sessions are 90 minutes, but you can add additional time if you are having too much fun to leave!

Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 2pm-9pm $10-$12 and children under free; skate rentals are an additional $2 770-945-6716 www.facebook.com/CityofSugarHill

>>January 9-11

GEORGIA RV & CAMPER SHOW

NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER

Norcross Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm $6 Adults 16 and up, Kids 15 and under Free 770-279-9899 www.northatlantatradecenter.com

>>January 9-11

ALADDIN

NEW LONDON THEATRE

Snellville

The Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre is the “by kids, for kids” arm of New London Theatre. All participants within this show are under 18. Fri 8pm, Sat 1pm & 8pm, Sun 2:30pm $10-$15 770-559-1484 www.newlondontheatre.org

>>January 10

WINTER HIKES AT MCDANIEL FARM

MCDANIEL FARM

Duluth

Explore the winter forest at McDaniel Farm and experience the winter season. Learn houw to be on the lookout for tracks, trails and evidence of wildlife. We will end the program with making a snack for the birds.

10:30am & 1:30pm $5 and pre-registration required 770-904-3500 www.gwinnettehc.org

>>January 10

GWINNETT GLADIATORS VS. SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS

ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

See Gwinnett’s professional ECHL ice hockey team play. 7:05pm $10-$31

770-497-5100

www.gwinnettgladiators.com

>>January 10

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: CALLAGHAN’S BIRTHDAY SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUEST MICHAEL MCDERMOTT

RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY

Duluth

8pm $17-$20 404-478-2749 www.eddieownenpresents.com

>>January 10

NORTH GWINNETT SOCCER SPRINT 5K

TOWN CENTER PARK

Suwanee 9am

$25.00-$30

http://www.active.com/suwanee- ga/running/races/north-gwinnett-soccer-sprint-5k- 9am-2015?int

>>January 10

M.C. LIGHTFOOT “I WISH YOU WOULD” TOUR WITH ROD MINGER

GWINNETT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Duluth

Special guests Kiana Dancie and Keni Myles & The Point Blank Band 8pm $20

888-9-AXS-TIX

www.gwinnettcenter.com

>>January 10

GA COUNTRY NIGHTS WITH CHRIS GARNER

WILD BILL’S

Duluth Georgia’s best new country talent along with Tim Gadiere and Presley Sullivan.

8pm $7-$10 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

>>January 10

BACK N BLACK – AC/DC TRIBUTE BAND

WILD BILL’S

Duluth

9pm

$14-$25 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

>>January 10-11

REPTICON ATLANTA

GWINNETT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Lawrenceville

Featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Sat 10am-5pm (VIP 9am), Sun 10am-4pm $5-$10 863-268-4273 www.repticon.com/tickets

>>January 10-11

SNOW MOUNTAIN

STONE MOUNTAIN

Stone Mountain

Featuring tubing runs including the Avalanche Alley family tube ride and the Snow Zone area where younger kids can tube and make snowmen and snow angels.

Time slots vary, reservations recommended. $28.00, vehicle entry fee $10 770-945-6762 www.snowmountainpark.com

>>January 11

GWINNETT GLADIATORS VS. FORT WAYNE KOMETS

ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

See Gwinnett’s professional ECHL ice hockey team play.

2:05pm $10-$31 770-497-5100 www.gwinnettgladiators.com

>>January 11

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: GLEN PHILLIPS WITH SPECIAL GUEST NATALIA ZUKERMAN

RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY

Duluth

7:30pm $20-$22 404-478-2749 www.eddieownenpresents.com

>>January 11

SUNDAY SUPPER GWINNETT BRAVES FOOD TRUCK EVENT

COOLRAY FIELD

Lawrenceville

11am-5pm

https://www.facebook.com/Sundaysupperfoodtrucks

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