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Three Dozen Things to Do in Gwinnett County This Weekend
Gwinnett Weekends list from Explore Gwinnett includes Elvis, Mary Poppins, Mark Richt, farmer's markets and a whole lot more.
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August 22
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BUFORD COMMUNITY CENTER THEATRE
Buford
8pm
$5-$15
WILD BILL’S
Duluth
8pm
$20-$65
678-473-1000
TOWN GREEN
Duluth
Variety of food trucks available and live music by Ashley Riviera
6pm-9pm
Free
Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza!
6pm-8pm / 8pm-10pm
$15-$18, spectators free
770-271-1390
Each week vendors selling seasonal fruits and vegetables, herbs, preserves/jellies, whole grain breads, milk, cheese, meats, salsas, pasta, handcrafted soaps, and tasty baked goodies fill the market. Enjoy a sample or two as you make your way through the many vendors.
4pm-8pm
Free
678-667-2592
August 22
DOWNTOWN BRASELTON FARMERS MARKET
HARRISON STREET
Braselton
4pm-7pm
TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY
Buford
Art Exhibit
12pm-5pm
Free
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
August 22-23
JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY; SELECTED WORKS FROM PERMANENT COLLECTION; FRIENDS OF THE ALPHABET; ALTERED BOOKS COMPETITION WINNERS
THE HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Duluth
Art Exhibits
10am-5pm
$3-$5
Lawrenceville
Hear creepy tales of spirits and ghosts while learning a little about the history and heritage of Lawrenceville in a walking tour. Purchase tickets at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.
8:30pm
$9-$12
678-226-6222
August 22-23
FAMILY CAMPOUT
TRIBBLE MILL PARK
Lawrenceville
Celebrate summer with a campout under the stars! Enjoy dinner, fun activities around the campfire and breakfast in the morning! Bring your tent and camping gear and bring a snack to share for a night in the great outdoors without the travel expense.
$10/per person $35/family of four, pre-register required by 8/19
678-277-0900
August 22-24
DIVORCE SOUTHERN STYLE
NEW DAWN THEATER
Duluth
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$12-$15
678-887-5015
“Can’t miss theatrical event with dazzling effects and infectious musical score”
Fri 8pm, Sat 2:30pm & 8pm, Sun 2:30pm
$30-$50
678-226-6222
August 22-24
AMUSEMENT PARK SCIENCE
GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER
Buford
Explore the physics behind the fun at amusement parks. Experiment with force, motion, waves, magnetism, momentum and more with models representing classic amusement park rides.
DOWNTOWN LAWRENCEVILLE
Lawrenceville
Free
8am-12pm
404-395-4215
www.lawrencevillefarmersmarket.com
August 23
LASERSHOW SPECTACULAR IN MOUNTAINVISION
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain
9:30pm
$10 vehicle admission fee
770-498-5690
August 23
AUBURN COMMUNITY YARD SALE AND BAZAAR
BUREL PARK
Auburn
One stop shop for searching for treasures!
8am-2pm
Free
770-963-4002
August 23
FREE FAMILY DAY
HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Duluth
Guided Hands On Art Activities and demonstrations in the Rotunda from 11am – 1pm
10am-5pm
Free
770-623-6002
August 23
IMAGES OF NATURE
THE RECTORY
Norcross
10am-2pm
Free
678-421-2025
http://www.norcrossga.net/index.aspx?NID=598
August 23
ENDUROCROSS
THE ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER
Duluth
Known as the “toughest racing on two wheels,” this indoor off road racing will certainly keep you on the edge of your seat.
7:30pm
$13-$33
770-813-7500
August 23
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
Enjoy movie night - Bring snacks, blankets, and lawn chairs, but no alcohol may be brought into the park.
7pm Activities, 8:30pm Movie
Free
770-945-8996
August 23
THE GIANT, THE BEANSTALK & JACK
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
Enjoy movie night - Bring snacks, blankets, and lawn chairs, but no alcohol may be brought into the park.
10am & 11:30am
$7
678-226-6222
August 23
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: ESOEBO
RED CLAY THEATRE
Duluth
Duo playing eclectic selection of everything.
8pm
$12-$14
678-892-6373
August 23
SENIOR HEALTH DAY
COMMUNITY CENTER
Sugar Hill
Games * Food * Health Screens
12pm-3pm
Free
770-831-7413
August 23
LEGENDARY TRIBUTES: ELVIS, CASH, TRAVIS
THE FLYING MACHINE
Lawrenceville
8:30pm
$25
706-969-5671
August 23
HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
SUGAR HILL CITY HALL LAWN
Sugar Hill
Free
10am-2pm
770-945-6716
August 23
ALL PRO DAD LIVE
THE LONG FORUM AT GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Norcross
A day-long event for dads only! The importance of being a dad can’t be overstated, and we want to encourage and equip you to be All Pro Dads! Speakers: Tony Dungy, Mark Richt, Jeff Foxworthy, Mark Dominik plus more celebrity speakers.
9am-4pm
$29-$49
770-243-2258
August 23
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
BRASELTON PARK
Braselton
Dusk
Free
706-654-3914
August 23-24
WEEKEND GUIDED CLIMBTIME
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness
1pm-6pm $20/climber, spectators free
770-271-1390
August 23-24
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
August 23-24
ATLANTA KID’S TRIATHLON
WEST GWINNETT PARK AQUATICS CENTER
Norcross
Swim, Bike, Run
Sat-Pep Rally & Packet pickup 4:30pm-7pm, Sun-Race day 6am-1:30pm
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