Duluth's 'Howl On The Green' Set For Friday

DULUTH, GA — Gwinnett County residents looking to get their Halloween weekend started with a howl can do so Friday evening in Duluth.

Howl on the Green is a family-friendly event set for 6-10 p.m. on Duluth Town Green. It kicks off with downtown trick-or-treating from 6-7 p.m. and sign-up for a costume contest.

There will be "haunted hay rides" from 6-8 p.m. and free kids crafts and candy under the big white tent from 6-9 p.m. The costume contest is set for 8 p.m., with categories for ages 0-5, 6-10, 11-17, 18 and up, pets and families.

There will be a "fire performance" and live show from L.E.D Entertainment starting at 9 p.m. (Note: While the event is kid-friendly, organizers say the show starting at 9 p.m. might be a bit scary for the youngest ghosts and goblins.)

There will be live music throughout the evening and about a dozen food trucks on hand for your dinner and snacking needs. Coolers are allowed, but no alcoholic beverages — which can be bought from vendors on site — may be brought in.

Pets on leashes will be allowed. Main Street will be shut down for the event and parking is available at the downtown locations listed here.

The address for Howl on the Green is 3142 Hill Street NW Duluth, GA 30096. For more information, visit the event's Web page.

Photo courtesy City of Duluth