Gwinnett Weekend: Glads, Comedy Nights, Country Living Fair and Lots of Halloween Treats

Looking for something to do this weekend in Gwinnett County? Check out the Gwinnett Weekends list below from Explore Gwinnett.

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>>October 24

CHRIS GARNER, YOUNG AMERICA & PRESLEY SULLIVAN

WILD BILL’S COUNTRY MUSIC HALL

Duluth

9pm $7-$10.75 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

>>October 24

HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN FEST

PINCKNEYVILLE PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

Berkeley Lake

Party with ghouls, goblins, superheroes, and princesses! It’s a spooktacular time with crafts, DJ, light refreshments, and special games! Come dressed for individual and group costume contests! $6 678-277-0920 www.gwinnettcounty.com

>>October 24

REELS ON THE LAWN

SUGAR HILL AMPITHEATRE & LAWN

Sugar Hill

Featured movie “Word War Z” rated PG-13 to be shown at dusk. Free 770-945-6716 www.cityofsugarhill.com

>>October 24

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 24

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: ROXIE WATSON & PAUL SANCHEZ

RED CLAY THEATRE

Duluth

8pm $18-$26 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com

>>October 24

FALL INTERNATIONAL SENIOR WELLNESS FAIR

BETHESDA PARK

Lawrenceville

Health screenings, informational sessions, entertainment, lunch for purchase, farmer’s market and meet the author and AARP columnist Dr. Armon B. Neel, Jr at 9:30am

9am-2pm Free 678-277-0179 www.gwinnettparks.com

>>October 24

GWINNETT GLADIATORS VS. WHEELING NAILERS

THE ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

See Gwinnett’s professional ECHL ice hockey team play.

7:35pm $10-$31 770-497-5100 www.gwinnettgladiators.com

>>October 24

FAMILY FRIDAY / COSMIC CLIMBING

ADRENALINE CLIMBING

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 24

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 24

JAWAGA BOYZ

WILD BILL’S COUNTRY MUSIC HALL

Duluth

9pm $18.75-$29.75 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

>>October 24-25

FEATURED ARTISTS

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 24-25

HALLOWEEN NIGHT CLIMB

TREETOP QUEST

Buford

Are you brave enough to venture into the forest after dark? Join us for a Halloween night climb! Available for ages 7 and older and advance reservations are required. Rain date will be November 1, 2014. 7:30pm-10pm

$26.50-$47.70 770-904-3547 www.treetopquest.com

>>October 24-25

NATURAL EXPRESSIONS

TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY

Buford

Juried Art Show 12pm-5pm Free 770-904-0572 www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com

>>October 24-25

GWINNETT GREAT DAYS OF SERVICE

GWINNETT COUNTY

Volunteers will be able to choose from more than 300 different projects. This annual event offers Gwinnett residents the opportunity to donate their time and energy to doing community service and helping those in need. All Day Free www.gwinnettgreatdaysofservice.org

>>October 24-25

BLURRED LINES: CONTEMPORARY SELF-TAUGHT MEETS THE MASTERS

THE HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Duluth

Art Exhibits 10am-5pm $3-$5 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org

>>October 24-25

LAWRENCEVILLE HAUNTED CEMETERY TOUR

AURORA THEATRE

Hear the chilling tales, told in the most frightening place you can imagine, by a master storyteller. Scattered throughout the evening will be stories about the occupants of the Historic Lawrenceville Cemetery.

>>October 24-25

COMEDY NIGHTS

AURORA THEATRE

Lawrenceville

Headliner with Brent Starr and featuring Julie Osborne.

7:15pm & 9:15pm $18 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com

>>October 24-25

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 24-25

FEATURED ARTISTS & FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING

KUDZU

Norcross

Gallery Members Exhibit

11am-4pm Free 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org

>>October 24-26

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 24-26

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 24-26

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 24-26

12TH ANNUAL 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 $25-$30 and $10 vehicle entry 770-498-5690 www.stonemountainpark.com

>>October 24-26

SUWANEE SCULPTOUR

SUWANEE TOWN CENTER

Suwanee

Walkable outdoor exhibit All day, Free 770-945-8996 www.suwanee.com

>>October 24-26

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST

NEW LONDON THEATRE

Snellville

Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm

$10-$15 770-559-1484 www.newlondontheatre.org

>>October 24-26

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 24-26

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 24-26

BRASELTON ANTIQUE & HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

BRASELTON PARK

Braselton

Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm

Free 706-824-7604 www.countrysideantiques.net

>>October 24-26

B-17 ALUMINUM OVERCAST

BRISCOE FIELD

Lawrenceville

Ride and tours, along with General Aviation Aircraft, R/C models and an operating amateur radio station will be on display Saturday. Food and drinks available.

9am-6pm $10-$20 678-770-1877 www.eaa690.org

>>October 24-26

CORN DAWGS CORN MAZE

CORN DAWGS

Loganville

It’s much more than a corn maze! With everything form hayrides and a petting zoo to zip-lines and gem mining, there will be something to keep busy all day! Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-7pm $10-$12

770-786-9000

www.facebook.com/corndawgscornmaze

>>October 24-26

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 24-26

COUNTRY LIVING FAIR

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

Stone Mountain

Antiques, artisans, gifts, home décor and more. 10am-5pm

$13-$40 1-866-500-FAIR www.stonemountainpark.com

>>October 24-26

HARRIET’S HOUSE

NEW DAWN THEATER

Duluth

Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm $12-$15 678-887-5015 www.newdawntheatercompany.com

>>October 25

BOURBON, BEER & BLUES

THE HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Duluth

Join over 200 other guests for the annual fundraiser event to continue the support of the Hudgens Center for the Arts! You will enjoy a one-of-a-kind bourbon tasting bar, elegant food, fine beverages, entertainment and dancing at the pARTy of the year! 7pm-10pm $75-$100 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org

>>October 25

14TH ANNUAL EAGLE’S NEST INVITATIONAL MARCHING BAND COMPETITION

COLLINS HILL HIGH SCHOOL

Suwanee

Come see 15 high school marching bands from around the state of Georgia perform their spectacular shows! Event to be held in the football stadium; parking is free. Opening ceremonies commence at 3:00P. There will be concessions, t-shirt, button and jewelry vendors, as well as a huge bake sale with homemade goodies made by members of the Screamin’ Eagle Marching Band! $8 770-561-4054 www.eaglesnestinvitational.com

>>October 25

TRAIN OR TREAT FESTIVAL

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM

Duluth

Costume contest at 12noon, trick or treating, wagon rides and storytime 10am-4pm $5-$8 770-476-2013 www.srmduluth.org

>>October 25

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 25

NEW EXHIBITS OPENING RECEPTION

THE HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Duluth

Reception for the new exhibits: Folk Art: Americana Icons, 3rd Annual Juried Member’s Exhibit 2pm-4pm

Free 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org

>>October 25

TREK OR TREAT

SUWANEE CREEK PARK

Suwanee

Ghouls and Boys are invited for a frightening good time of Halloween fun! Festival games, crafts, inflatables, dance competitions, and pictures with Parker-our canine mascot. 11am-1pm Free 770-945-8996 www.suwanee.com

>>October 25

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND WITH JANET MCLAUGHLIN, PAT ALGER & PIERCE PETTIS

RED CLAY THEATRE

Duluth

8pm $15-$22 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com

>>October 25

GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP DUMP DAY EVENT

CITY OF LOGANVILLE DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES

Loganville

Great opportunity for you to bring in all your unwanted items from home. No tires or paint! The Great American Cleanup will help allow us to keep Loganville beautiful!

8am-12noon Free 770-466-1306 www.loganville-ga.gov/events

>>October 25

TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL

RHODES JORDAN PARK PAVILION

Lawrenceville

Wear your best costume and bring a treat bag as you walk the trail and visit “haunted houses”. 3pm-5pm Admission fee is one unopened bag of candy per trick-or-treater 678-277-0850 www.gwinnettparks.com

>>October 25

ADAM CRAIG

WILD BILL’S COUNTRY MUSIC HALL

Duluth

Peachtree Entertainment presents Adam Craig, along with special guest Shane Lee at the Crossroads! 8pm $7 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

>>October 25

THE MALPASS BROTHERS

BUFORD COMMUNITY CENTER

Buford

Concert 8pm $5-$15 770-945-6762 www.bufordcommunitycenter.com

>>October 25

5TH ANNUAL GRAYSON BLUES & BREWS CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

GRAYSON CITY PARK

Grayson

Join us as we celebrate the best of craft beers as well as a few tried and true favorites. 2pm-6pm $35-$60

678-985-9830

www.grayson-bluesandbrews.com

>>October 25

SKELETON CROSSING

DOWNTOWN HISTORIC NORCROSS

Norcross

Costume parade with prizes for best costume, hot dogs in the park and entertainment by Summerour Orchestra and Lionheart Theatre. 3pm Free www.aplacetoimagine.com

>>October 25

MASTERWORKS I: OUT OF THIS WORLD!

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra 7pm 800-745-3000 www.gwinnettsymphony.org

>>October 25

GWINNETT PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS: “PERFECTING YOUR PICTURE BOOK”

FIVE FORKS BRANCH

Lawrenceville

Best selling children’s author, Danny Schnitzlein will share his journey of having “The Monster Who Ate My Peas” published and the steps a writer must take to go from a picture book idea to a submission-ready transcript.

1pm-3pm Free www.gwinnettpl.org

>>October 25

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

LUCKY SHOALS PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

Norcross

It’s a spooktacular festival complete with crafts, games, costume contest, haunted house, hay ride and more! For older kids, there is a walk through dark attraction filled with live actors, amazing special effects and incredible monsters! 5pm-8pm $10, pre register required 678-277-0860 www.gwinnettcounty.com

>>October 25

HOWL-O-WEEN COSTUME PARTY

BOGAN PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

Buford

Everyone loves a costume party, even dogs. Bring your dog dressed in their Halloween costume for a fun-filled party. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. 11am-1pm $8 678-277-0850 www.gwinnettparks.com

>>October 25

DIWALI 2014 – THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

BAPS SHRI SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR

Lilburn

Open to one and all, the celebrations are an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the traditions, colors and rich culture of the Hindu faith Diwalie, the festival of lights, is one of the most important and colorful festivals of the Hindu calendar. 5pm-10:30pm

Free 678-906-2277 http://atlanta.baps.org/

>>October 25

PAINT A PUMPKIN

THE LONA GALLERY

Lawrenceville

Pumpkins and paints are provided for a scary pumpkin painting.

1pm-3pm $20 for one adult and two kids 678-349-2223 www.thelonagallery.com

>>October 25

PARANORMAL HALLOWEEN PARTY AT TANNERY ROW

TANNERY ROW ALE HOUSE

Buford

Gwinnett’s most unique Halloween experience with $1,000 first prize costume contest, food & beverage, multiple dj’s and dancefloors, actual haunted 10,000 square foot venue as seen as ghost riders tv.

9pm $25-$80 www.aparanormalparty.com

>>October 25

AUBURNFEST & HALLOWEEN EVENT

R.H. BUREL PARK

Auburn

Costume contest for children ages 5-12. Must be a homemade costume, so use your imagination. Prizes to be given out.

10am-6pm Free 770-962-4002 www.facebook.com/pages/City-of_Aubrn- GA/85370101632

>>October 25

NFC FIGHT NIGHT

WILD BILL’S COUNTRY MUSIC HALL

Duluth

8pm $20-$100 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

>>October 25

HOWELL AT THE MOON ZOMBIE WALK/FUN RUN

SHORTY HOWELL PARK ACTIVITY BUILDING

Duluth

Come dressed as a zombie and walk or run with the living dead along the haunted 1.25 mile paved trail! Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and pumpkin carvings. One free pass to Zombie Zumba for each race registration. Music, games, food vendors and more! Free t-shirts for the first 100 registrations.

6pm-9pm $15 678-277-0906 www.gwinnettcounty.com

>>October 25

GWINNETT GLADIATORS VS. GREENVILLE ROAD WARRIORS

THE ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

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

770-497-5100 www.gwinnettgladiators.com

>>October 25

HALLOWEEN MAGIC SHOW

AURORA THEATRE

Lawrenceville

10am & 11:30am

$7 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com

>>October 25

7TH ANNUAL DAFFY’S DAY CELEBRATION

LILBURN CITY PARK

Lilburn

10am-5pm

Free admission & parking with a pet food donation http://daffyspetsoupkitchen.info

>>October 25

1ST ANNUAL “HIKE FOR HUNGRY PETS”

LILBURN CITY PARK

Lilburn

11am

$20-$30 http://daffyspetsoupkitchen.info/

>>October 25

LASERSHOW SPECTACULAR IN MOUNTAINVISION

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

Stone Mountain

8:30pm

$10 vehicle admission fee 770-498-5690 www.stonemountainpark.com

>>October 25

YOUTH ORCHESTRA I: A HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra 6pm 800-745-3000 www.gwinnettsymphony.org

>>October 25-26

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 25-26

INTERGALACTIC BEAD SHOW

GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

Exhibitors will present a wide range of precious and semi-precious gemstone beads, sterling silver, unique findings, amazing hand blown glass beads, crystals and more!

10am $5 Sat, $4 Sun 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com

>>October 26

WARRIOR SOFTBALL CLASSIC

COOLRAY FIELD

Lawrenceville

12:30pm

$10-$20 678-277-0340 www.facebook.com/warriorsoftballclassic

>>October 26

DREAMS

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE

Lawrenceville

1:30pm & 3:30pm $5 770-237-0046 www.gwinnettballet.org

>>October 26

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: BILL JONAS BAND

RED CLAY THEATRE

Duluth

2pm

$10-$13 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com

>>October 26

ONCE UPON A TIME – BEAUTY & THE BEAST

GWINNETT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Duluth

Presented by Third Eye Dancers

3:30pm $25-$100 888-9-AXS-TIX www.gwinnettcenter.com

>>October 26

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: JOHN & JACOB

RED CLAY THEATRE

Duluth

7:30pm

$14-$17 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com