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Gwinnett Weekend: Creatures of the Night, Battle of the Bands, Fall Fests Galore,
Gwinnett Weekends list from Explore Gwinnett is full of events in and around town and elsewhere in the county.
Looking for something to do this weekend in Lawrenceville and elsewhere in Gwinnett County? Check out the Gwinnett Weekends list below from Explore Gwinnett.
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October 17
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FAMILY FRIDAY / COSMIC CLIMBING
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
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Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza!
6pm-8pm / 8pm-10pm $15-$18, spectators free 770-271-1390 www.adrenalineclimbing.com
October 17
KIDS & TEENS OPEN MIC NIGHT
CAFE 313
Dacula
Come eat with us while the kids entertain everyone onstage with live music. Bring your own instrument (a keyboard and mic are provided). Kids get to meet other talented kids, parents get to mix and mingle and everyone has a GREAT time.
7pm-9pm Free to perform 678-750-3263 www.facebook.com/café313
October 17
CRAIG MORGAN
WILD BILL’S COUNTRY MUSIC HALL
Duluth
9pm $29.75-$40.50 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com
October 17
MUMMY & SON BALL
GEORGE PIERCE PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
Suwanee
Superheroes, pirates and other cute critters are invited to dress up and enjoy this spooktacular annual dance. The event will include games, a costume contest, Monster Mash and light refreshments. 7pm-9pm $11 for ages 4 and older 678-277-0910 www.gwinnettparks.com
October 17
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY & FRIDAYS-N-DULUTH
TOWN GREEN
Duluth
Variety of food trucks available and entertainment for your enjoyment.
6pm-9pm Free 770-476-3434 www.duluthga.net
October 17
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: ISAAC HAYDEN, DAPHNE WILLIS WITH SPECIAL GUEST NEA AGOSTINI
RED CLAY THEATRE
Duluth
Visit downtown businesses for art, demonstrations, music and activities.
6pm-8pm Free www.duluthfineartsleague.org
October 17
FAMILY REUNION PLANNING WORKSHOP
PINCKNEYVILLE PARK
Berkeley Lake
Learn the ABC’s of planning your Family Reunion and luncheon presented by the Explore Gwinnett. Reservations required.
9:30am-1pm Free 770-814-6049 www.atlantareunion.com
October 17
CREATURES OF THE NIGHT FESTIVAL
GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER
Buford
Come experience the wonders of nocturnal animals and their amazing adaptations to nature. 5pm-10pm $3-$5 770-904-3500 https://gwinnettehc.org/event-registration- 2/?ee=982
October 17-18
NATURAL EXPRESSIONS
TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY
Buford
Juried Art Show 12pm-5pm Free 770-904-0572 www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com
October 17-18
BLURRED LINES: CONTEMPORARY SELF-TAUGHT & MEET THE MASTERS
Duluth
Art Exhibits
10am-5pm $3-$5 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org
October 17-18
FEATURED ARTISTS & FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING
KUDZU ART ZONE
Norcross
Featured Artists (Friday), (Saturday) will be on hand to tell you about their own work, guide your tour of the current exhibit and to invite you to visit the in- house studious.
11am-4pm Free 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org
October 17-18
HAUNTED HISTORY WALKS OF NORCROSS
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN NORCROSS
Norcross
Scare yourself silly by visiting some of the most historic and spookiest spots around the southeast. East and shop or stroll and shiver. Ticket booth is located on the back patio of the 45 South Cafe at 45 South Peachtree.
7pm & 8:30pm $8-$10 404-934-4805 www.historywalksofnorcross.com
October 17-19
BUFORD CORN MAZE
Buford
Annual corn maze and haunted forest.
Fri 10am-12midnight, Sat 10am-12midnight, Sun 12pm-10pm $14-$22 678-835-7198 www.bufordcornmaze.com
October 17-19
LAWRENCEVILLE GHOST TOURS
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
Walking tour. Purchase tickets at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.
Fri-Sat 7pm & 9pm, Sun 7:30pm, $9-$15 678-226-6222 www.scarystroll.com
October 17-19
SUWANEE SCULPTOUR
SUWANEE TOWN CENTER
Suwanee
Walkable outdoor exhibit All day, Free 770-945-8996 www.suwanee.com
October 17-19
CLYBOURNE PARK
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
A brutally funny and fiercely provocative play about race, real estate, and the volatile values of each.
Fri 8pm, Sat 2:30pm & 8pm, Sun 2:30pm $20-$40 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com
October 17-19
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain
Come out and enjoy some cooler weather at Atlanta’s favorite place to celebrate the fall season. Now in its 12th year, Stone Mountain Park’s annual Pumpkin Festival has become a family favorite with kids and parents alike.
Fri & Sun 10:30am-5pm, Sat 10:30am-7pm followed by laser show at 8:30pm $25-$30 and $10 vehicle entry 770-498-5690 www.stonemountainpark.com
October 17-19
NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE
GEORGIA ANTIQUE & DESIGN CENTER
Norcross
A walk-through dark attraction filled with terrifying live actors, amazing special effects, and incredible monsters.
Fri-Sat 7:30pm-12am, Sun 7:30pm-10:30pm $22 - $50 404-608-2484 www.fearworld.com
October 17-19
KNOCK KNOCK: DOORS EXHIBIT
SIMS LAKE PARK
Suwanee
Approximately 40 artist painted doors will be on exhibit as a part of the 2104 Dors to Homes & Hope exhibit. Presented by Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity and Artworks! Gwinnett, more than 140 doors will be exhibited.
Free 770-945-8996 www.suwanee.com
October 17-19
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST
NEW LONDON THEATRE
Snellville
Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm $12-$15 678-887-5015 www.newdawntheatercompany.com
October 17-19
ART STATION’S “A TOUR OF SOUTHERN GHOSTS”
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK-ANTEBELLUM PLANTATION
Stone Mountain
Features storytellers sharing tales of rebellious ghosts of Civil War and Revolutionary War times. Fri & Sat 7pm-9:30pm, Sun 7pm-9pm $16-$18, advanced discount tickets available 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org/ToSG/SouthernGhosts.htm.
October 18
NIGHT GOLF
THE GEORGIA TRAIL
Duluth
Glowing boundary rails line the pitch-black 9 hole backlight of The Georgia Trail, guiding golfers and their glowing orbs across a black-lit dreamscape surrounded by neon flourishes. 8pm $35 770-497-4653 www.gatrail.com
October 18
LASERSHOW SPECTACULAR IN MOUNTAINVISION
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain
8:30pm
$10 vehicle admission fee 770-498-5690 www.stonemountainpark.com
October 18
BOSS OF THE TOSS: CORN HOLE & TAILGATING
DULUTH TOWN GREEN
Duluth
Watch the televised college football game on one of four large flat screen TV’s and enter to play in the corn hole tournament. Inflatables will be available for the kids.
3pm-7pm Free 770-476-3434 www.duluthga.net
October 18
ST. O.P. & GO MISSION 5K BENEFIT FOR WWP
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT CATHOLIC CHURCH
Snellville
5K race and 1 mile fun run/walk and sports day to benefit the wounded warrior project. After the 1 mile, there will be a bike parade, food and other activities. Come see the Atlanta Braves bat team and the Hawks fan crew.
5K 8am, 1 mile 9am and other activities 10am-2pm $10-$25 for race 770-979-2500 www.facebook.com/saintolivers
October 18
SIMON KIDGITS CLUB FALL FESTIVAL
MALL OF GEORGIA
Buford
Featuring entertaining dance performances, various games and activities, bounce houses, cotton candy machines and exciting prize giveaways in The Village. There will also be a costume contest, so children are encouraged to dress up in their best Halloween attire. 1pm-3pm
Free for kidgit club members, $5 for non-members www.simon.com/kidgits/.
October 18
JAZZ IN THE ALLEY
SKIN ALLEY
Norcross
Eric Thomas & Elevate the Quest
7pm-9pm Free 770-680-1772 www.aplacetoimagine.com
October 18
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: SONIA LEIGH, BRETT YOUNG & BROOKE EDEN
RED CLAY THEATRE
Duluth
Concert
8pm $18-$27 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com
October 18
AUTUMN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
LOGANVILLE TOWN GREEN
Loganville
10am-5pm 770-466-1165
www.loganville-ga.gov/events-tourism.html
www.autumnheritagefestival.com
October 18
7TH ANNUAL ELLA’S 5K & FUN RUN
GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL& HERITAGE CENTER
Buford
9am $15-$30 http://raceroster.com/events/2014/3284/ellas-run-right-to-hikes-7th-annual-5k-and-fun-run
October 18
LEGENDARY TRIBUTES: ELVIS, CASH, TRAVIS
THE FLYING MACHINE
Lawrenceville
8:30pm $25 706-969-5671 www.justpeachyproductions.com
October 18
THE AIR UP THERE!
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
10am & 11:30am $7 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com
October 18
FALL TRUNK SHOW
ARTZY BEADS
Lawrenceville
Join us for a fabulous evening full of FUN, FOOD & great prizes! Artzy Beads’ models will be showcasing the new Fall jewelry collection, all handcrafted by Venus Parker.
7pm-9pm Free 770-545-8000 www.facebook.com/pages/Artzy-Beads
October 18
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
SUGAR HILL AMPITHEATRE
Sugar Hill
12pm-5pm Free 770-945-6716 www.cityofsugarhill.com
October 18
SPOOKTACULAR DANCE AND PLAY PARTY
BOGAN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
Buford
Come dressed up in a costumer, learn to dance, play games, have a snack, make a spooky craft and much more!
1:30pm-3pm (ages 3-5) 3:30pm-5:30pm (ages 6-10) $11-$16 678-277-0850 www.gwinnettcounty.com
October 18
THE MASS IN MODERN TIMES
DULUTH FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Duluth
7pm $10-$15 404-223-9962 http://events.cbsatlanta.com/The_Mass_in_Modern_ Times/303363035.html
October 18-19
WEEKEND GUIDED CLIMBTIME
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness
1pm-6pm $20/climber, spectators free 770-271-1390 www.adrenalineclimbing.com
October 18-19
CONJURE
BUFORD COMMUNITY CENTER
Buford
An original comedy featuring Copperfield-style illusions, hilarious characters and a hint of tragedy. Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm $12-$25 770-945-6762 www.bufordcommunitycenter.com
October 18-19
6TH ANNUAL KOREAN FESTIVAL
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
11am Free 770-263-1888 www.suwanee.com
October 18-19
42ND ANNUAL STONE MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES
HOST HOTEL/STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain
Regales in the spirit of Scotland with outdoor festivities, dancing, piping drumming and Scottish Harping. Fri (Host Hotel) 11am-9pm, Sat (Host Hotel) Ceilidh 8pm
Sat-Sun Festival @ Park 9am-5pm $6 kids (both days) & $17 Adults (Sat), $19 Adults (Sun), $10 vehicle entry fee 770-521-0228 www.smhg.org
October 18-19
EASTMAN GUN SHOW
NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER
Norcross
From the once a year hunter to the avid collector, this show offers hundreds of tables to meet the needs of everyone. Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-4pm $10.00, Children under 12 free 770-279-9899 www.northatlantatradecenter.com www.eastmangunshows.com
October 19
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: HOT RIZE FEATURING RED KNUCKLES & THE TRAILBLAZERS
RED CLAY THEATRE
Duluth
4pm & 7:30pm $30-$42 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com
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