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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
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
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
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
>>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
>>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
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