Things to do in Gwinnett County, GA

11/05/2021

We are excited to announce that Art-Tiques Holiday Market is returning to Lanier Raceplex!!

It's happening all this weekend (November 5th, 6th and 7th)! There will be vendors will be set up on the lawn selling their best Home décor, Local Art, furniture, farmhouse, vintage, jewelry, boutique, mancave, antiques, handcrafted, primitives, rustic, salvage, holiday gifts & more!

Best part of this event is that IT IS FREE TO ATTEND 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉

Click here for more information: http://events.exploregwinnett.org/event/art-tiques_holiday_market_buford

We are excited to announce that Art-Tiques Holiday Market is returning to Lanier Raceplex November 5th, 6th and 7th! Our vendors will be set up on the lawn selling their best Home decor, Local Art, furniture, farmhouse, vintage, jewelry, boutique, mancave, antiques, handcrafted, primitives, rustic,....

11/03/2021

Can you BELIEVE IT?!?!
November 6th, 2021 marks the 8th Annual Suwanee Wine Festival
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This years event is brought to you by organizers of the award-winning Suwanee American Craft Beer Fest!! Festival attendees will sip and stroll around beautiful Suwanee Town Center Park while enjoying unlimited samples of delicious wines, hand-selected by local wine experts from TopShelf Beverage (featuring over 150 wines from all over the world, plus a Georgia winery section).

Not a wine fan? No problem, hang out in the Georgia craft beer and college football tent and enjoy the game while enjoying a variety of Georgia beers 🍻🍺

There will also be live music, artisanal products for sale from local vendors and artists, food from some of the area’s most popular restaurants and food trucks and more! You simply CANNOT MISS OUT!!

Tickets and more information are available here: http://events.exploregwinnett.org/event/suwanee_wine_fest_3816

November 6th, 2021 marks the 8th Annual Suwanee Wine Festival, brought to you by organizers of the award-winning Suwanee American Craft Beer Fest. Festival attendees will sip and stroll around beautiful Suwanee Town Center Park while enjoying unlimited samples of delicious wines, hand-selected by lo...

11/01/2021

This weekend the Gwinnett Relay For Life has a SWEET TREAT for us!!

This event is for a family fun-filled day at Gas South Arena parking lot! There will be vendors, arts & crafts, entertainment, food, and much more fall fun for the WHOLE FAMILY!

You won't want to miss out on this one - It's this SATRUDAY, November 6th, from 10am to 2pm!

Click Here for More Information:http://events.exploregwinnett.org/event/gwinnett_relay_fall_fun_day

Join Gwinnett Relay For Life for a family fun-filled day at Gas South Arena parking lot! We will have vendors, arts & crafts, entertainment, food, and much more fall fun!

10/29/2021

Just in case you need something last minute - Here is another WONDERFUL event being hosted by the City of Lawrenceville. They are calling all ghouls and goblins for this one!

The City of Lawrenceville will host an evening of thrills and adventure at the Lawrenceville Lawn. BooFest Treat Trail is a different spin on Trick-or-Treating where local businesses, organizations and community members decorate a pre-registered and reserved booth space at the Lawrenceville Lawn and pass out candy as kids “ Trick or Treat” from booth to booth.

BooFest Treat Trail allows kids to enjoy trick-or-treating fun without crossing streets or walking near traffic.

The event is FREE to attend on Friday October 29th from 6pm to 8pm.

That is not all!! Make sure to stick around because immediately after they are also hosting Feature Friday – a special showing of Halloweentown. Blankets and chairs are welcomed.

Click Here For More Information: http://events.exploregwinnett.org/event/boofest_treat_trail_movie

10/27/2021

This event is a GREAT afternoon event so you and your kids can possible get DOUBLE THE CANDY!!

or maybe get out early and back in so that bedtime happens on time LOL

Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula is hosting their Halloween Spectacular/ Fall Festival THIS SATURDAY, October 30th from 12pm to 3pm! Free games, moon walks, carnival attractions, and candy! Food vendors will be on site providing food and beverages for a nominal cost.

It's Free and all are welcome! We hope to see you there!

Click Here for More Information: https://hebronchurch.org/calendar/ #/event/68453

10/25/2021

IT IS HALLOWEEN WEEK!!!!

This week on the "Things to do in Gwinnett County" we will be featuring Halloween Events going on all over Gwinnett County.

This first one on the docket is Trick or Treat on West Broad Street - this Sugar Hill area event kicks off at 5:30pm on Friday October 29th! This is a great community event where all downtown businesses will be handing out candy to local trick-or-treaters!! How awesome is that?!?

Click Here for More Information: http://events.exploregwinnett.org/event/trick_or_treat_on_west_broad_street

10/22/2021

Here is another AMAZING antiques and arts festival for you!!

In its 18th year! 350 vendors will line Harrison & Frances Streets along with filling Braselton Park creating a one-of-a-kind shoppers & pickers market!

Attenders will find true antiques, furniture, farmhouse, local artwork, boutique, home décor, hand crafted, primitives, rustic, salvage, up-cycled, recycles and good ole junk! There will be 12 food trucks, adult beverages, and of course ice cream and snow cones for the kiddies. Even live music!

It sounds like a time you DON'T WANT TO MISS!! It all happens this weekend in Braselton Park starting at 12pm!

Click Here For More Information: http://events.exploregwinnett.org/event/braselton_antique_artisan_festival_1412

Over 250 vendors line the streets selling their best Antiques, Repurposed Creations, Original Artwork, Rustics, Salvage, Primitives, Furniture, Pottery, Jewelry, Home Decor, Textiles, DIY, Boutique, Mantiques, Good Old Junk & much more!!

10/20/2021

Are you up for the Challenge?!?!

Dare to venture into the dark forest at night? If so, you would LOVE to join Tree Top Quest for a nighttime self-guided excursion guided by your headlamp and the eerie moonlight!!! You'll explore, zipline, and climb from tree to tree under the spooky forest canopy for 2 hours.

Please Note the minimum age is 15 to participate in this event and they only accept online advance reservations!!

Make your reservations for This Friday, October 22nd (or 29th) to snag your spot today!!

Click Here For More Information: http://events.exploregwinnett.org/event/fright_climb_zipline

10/18/2021

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Gwinnett County is hosting their Paint Gwinnett Pink 5k!!

This is more than just a 5K. This event is the largest breast cancer 5K in Gwinnett County. Hosted by Northside Hospital Gwinnett, the race is to celebrate survivorship, all while raising awareness and funds for breast cancer programs at the Northside Gwinnett Breast Centers in Lawrenceville and Duluth!!!

The race starts THIS SATURDAY, October 23rd, at 7am! Strollers are welcome but they do ask that you leave your four legged friends at home for this one!

Click Here For More Information: http://events.exploregwinnett.org/event/paint_gwinnett_pink_5k_walkrun

Paint Gwinnett Pink is more than just a 5K. We are the largest breast cancer 5K in Gwinnett County. Hosted by Northside Hospital Gwinnett, we celebrate survivorship, all while raising awareness and funds for breast cancer programs at the Northside Gwinnett Breast Centers in Lawrenceville and Duluth....

10/15/2021

Since 1972, the picturesque grounds of the Stone Mountain Park meadow, a short drive northeast of Atlanta, Georgia, have resounded with the sounds of bagpipes, fiddles and harps during the third weekend in October.

Each year, thousands of Scots (even those that wish to be 'Scot for the Day') from around the world will don their family tartans and gather to greet old friends and make new ones too. Enjoy the Highland Athletic events, Highland Dancing, Piping & Drumming, Scottish Harping. Participate in the Scottish Country Dancing demonstrations, Kirking of the Tartans, and the Parade of Tartans. Shop colorful Scottish shops and learn at information tents.

This years event is this Saturday and Sunday, October 16th & 17th!! You won't want to miss it!!

Click Here for More Information: http://events.exploregwinnett.org/event/stone_mountain_highland_games_7130

Since 1972, the picturesque grounds of the Stone Mountain Park meadow, a short drive northeast of Atlanta, Georgia, have resounded with the sounds of bagpipes, fiddles and harps during the third weekend in October. Each year, thousands of Scots (even those that wish to be 'Scot for the Day') from ar...

10/13/2021

CALLLING ALL MY RUNNER FRIENDS!! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃

Zombies 🧟‍♀️🧟🧟‍♂️ have taken over Downtown Braselton! The best way to avoid them is to outrun them. But don’t worry, zombies aren’t real…or are they? Come find out how you will fare!!!

All the fun starts this Saturday, October 16th, at 7:30am in Downtown Braselton!

Awards will be presented to the top male and female runners in each age group, and best dressed zombie runner!! Great news is that this race is an official AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event!! So if you are trying to qualify then make sure to HIT THIS ONE UP!!

Click Here for More Information: http://events.exploregwinnett.org/event/braselton_zombie_5k_run_2797

Zombies have taken over Downtown Braselton! The best way to avoid them is to outrun them. But don’t worry, zombies aren’t real…or are they? Come find out how you will fare! Awards will be presented to the top male and female runners, top in each age group, and best dressed zombie runner. This ...

10/11/2021

The weather is FINALLY cool enough for us to sit outside and ENJOY IT 🏞

It seems like it was JUST IN TIME for Stone Mountain Village for Tunes by the tracks!!! This Friday, October 15th, from 7 to 9 pm you can hear the AWESOME tunes of Women in Blues, Hosted by Diane Durrett!!

The best part!?!?!? It’s free and all your need to to bring a lawn chair!! Feel free to come early or stay late to enjoy Stone Mountain's various restaurants, bars and shopping.

Click Here for More Information: http://events.exploregwinnett.org/event/tunes_by_the_tracks_5902

Join us in downtown Stone Mountain Village for Tunes by the tracks. It’s free and bring a lawn chair. Come early or stay late to enjoy Stone Mtn’s various restaurants, bars and shopping. October 8th: Eddie 9 Volt October 15th: Women in Blues, Hosted by Diane Durrett October 22nd: Citizen Gold Oc...