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Easter Weekend in Gwinnett: Sunrise Services, Egg Hunts, Bunnies Everywhere
What's going on in Gwinnett County during the upcoming holiday weekend, as listed by Explore Gwinnett.
Looking for things to do this weekend in and around Gwinnett County?
Check out the Gwinnett Weekends calendar listing below, compiled by Explore Gwinnett, for events that include live music, art exhibits and community theater.
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April 3
FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza!
6pm-8pm $18/climber, spectators free 770-271-1390 www.adrenalineclimbing.com
April 3
COSMIC CLIMBING!
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza!
8pm-10pm $20/climber, spectators free 770-271-1390 www.adrenalineclimbing.com
April 3
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
Fabulous food from vendors around Greater Atlanta. Free concerts featuring two local bands. 5:30pm-9:30pmss, 7pm live music
Free 770-945-8996 www.suwanee.com
April 3
GWINNETT GLADIATORS VS. GREENVILLE ROAD WARRIORS
ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER
Duluth
See Gwinnett’s professional ECHL ice hockey team play. 7:35pm $10-$31
770-497-5100
April 3
FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS: “MONTANA SKIES”
NORCROSS COMMUNITY CENTER
Norcross
Bring a brown bag dinner and arrive early for a table. 7pm-9pm
Free 770-421-2049 www.aplacetoimagine.com
April 3
MONTHLY MUSIC JAM AT THE VILLLAGE HENNESSY CADILLAC STAGE
MALL OF GEORGIA – THE VILLAGE AMPHITHEATER
Buford
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets at The Village Hennessy Cadillac Stage and join us for a free concert, “The Woody’s Unplugged”. Bounce houses, food and drink vendors and special retail activations will be available.
6:30pm-8:30pm Free 678-482-8788 www.facebook.com/MallofGA
April 3-4
HANGIN’ WITH THE QUINLAN – OPENING RECEPTION
TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY
Buford
12pm-5pm
Free 770-904-0572 www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com
April 3-4
PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
MALL OF GEORGIA – MOUNTAIN COURT
Buford
10am-8pm Free, reservations can be made on-line www.simon.com/mall/mall-of- georgia/stream/photos-with-the-easter-bunny- 3107359
April 3-4
“MORE STORIES TO TELL” ART EXHBIT
THE RECTORY
Norcross
This exhibit encompasses both individual’s pieces and a series of collaborative works from the Shadowline Artists Group.
8am-5pm, appointment only Free Fri 678-421-2048, Sat 678-421-2025
April 3-4
ART EXHIBITION OF T.J. HAUGH – A NEW LOOK AT HISTORIC AMERICAN FIGURES AND LANDMARKS
GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
Lawrenceville
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 12noon-4pm Free 770-542-7017
April 3-4
NEIL SIMON’S “THE ODD COUPLE”
LANIER HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Sugar Hill
A family-friendly theatrical performance. 7pm
678-541-6132
April 3-4
April 3-5
TREETOP OBSTACLE COURSE & ZIP LINES
TREETOP QUEST
Buford
74 obstacles, 17 zip lines, 6 levels and up to 5 feet high!
10am-7:30pm $22-$49 770-904-3547 www.treetopquest.com
April 3-5
GWINNETT SENIOR GOLDEN GAMES
GWINNETT COUNTY PARKS
County-Wide An opportunity for seniors 50 years of age and older to participate in a variety of sports. Event locations varies throughout the county.
Lawrenceville
In this madcap comedy, female explorer delivers proof of her discovery of a lost civilization – grab your goggles for some very mad science involving deadly cobras, irate Irishmen and vines gone wild.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sat-Sun 2:30 pm $20-$40 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com
April 4
NORCROSS EASTER EGG HUNT
ROSSIE BRUNDAGE PARK
Norcross
10am-11am
Free 770-448-2122 https://www.facebook.com/cityofnorcrossga?fref=ts
April 4
HARVESTER
WILD BILL’S
Duluth
Atlanta metal heavyweights Harvester come to Wild Bill’s with special guests If Machines Spoke In Riddles, Bless The Dead, and Viscera
7:30pm $7 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com
April 4
BEEBO AND RAVIOLI’S SPECTACULAR CIRCUS
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
10am & 11:30am
Bring your basket and get ready to hop into spring at the farm. Enjoy crafts, games and an Easter egg hunt. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy during the event. 10:30am-2:30pm
GEHC members Free, $5, children 3-12 $3, children under 2 Free (Pre-registration required) 770-904-3500 www.gwinnettehc.org
April 4
3RD ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT STARS & STRIKES Dacula Open to kids 12 and under to celebrate Easter at no cost. There will be two separate egg hunts, one for kids 2-6 and another for kids 7-12. $20.00 game cards can be purchased for $15 from 9am-1pm only
10am Free 678-965-5707 www.starsandstrikes.com/promotions/
April 4
1ST SATURDAY AVIATION PROGRAM & PANCAKE BREAKFAST
EAA 690 HANGAR, SPORTS AVIATION COMPLEX AT BRISCOE FIELD
Lawrenceville
Learn about the Experimental Aircraft Association. The free program will begin at 10:30am and is open to the public. An all you can eat breakfast and/or refreshments available at 8am. 8am-10:30am $3-$6 404-314-7573
April 4
EASTER BRUNCH & EGG HUNT
THE COTTAGE ON MAIN
Duluth
11am-2:30pm
$10-$20, reservations required 770-476-2202 www.CottageonMainDuluth.com
April 4
2ND ANNUAL SPRING INTO COLOR 5K DASH
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
Come experience some fun in the wildest 5K you’ve ever seen! Run, Walk, Crawl, or cartwheel if you wish, your way through a bombardment of color and find yourself wearing a COLORFUL Dash of spring colors when you reach the finish line. Have a blast and benefit some awesome charities in the process!
9am $25-$40
April 4
EASTER BUNNY ARRIVAL PARTY
THE FORUM ON PEACHTREE PARKWAY
Peachtree Corners
Breakfast, crafts, photos, story time and an Easter egg hunt!
9am-2pm Free 770-368-8811
http://www.theforumonpeachtree.com/event/easter -bunny-arrival- party/2145452747?epostCardID=1948557924&utm_ medium=email&utm_source=newsletters&utm_camp aign=1948557924
April 4
EAST DIXIE BOYS
EVERETT’S MUSIC BARN
Suwanee
8pm Donations welcome 770-945-5628 www.facebook.com/EverettsMusicBarn
April 4
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
DAVE & BUSTER’S
Lawrenceville
8:30am-11am
Come enjoy breakfast with the Easter bunny, $5.00 game card, photo and an egg hunt! $20 678-847-5400 https://quia-69055.ticketbud.com/breakfast-with-the- easter-bunny
April 4
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: BANKS & SHANE – FULL BAND CONCERT
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
8pm $20-$30 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com
April 4
ATLANTA CHINESE DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS: REN & SHEN
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER
Duluth
2pm & 7:30pm $12-$24 770-813-7600 www.atlantachinesedance.org
April 4
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
Lawrenceville
8:30am-10am
$10, pre-registration required 770-822-5450 www.gwinnettcounty.com
April 4
KIDGITS EASTER EGG HUNT
MALL OF GEORGIA – THE VILLAGE
Buford
9:30am $5 non-members, free for members www.facebook.com/MallofGeorgia
April 4
2015 FULL MOON PARTIES
SUNSET COVE STAGE
Buford
Dance the night away under the stars with live entertainment, “Haywire”.
7pm-11pm $15 770-945-8787 http://www.lanierislands.com/lanierworld/fullmoonp arties
April 4
GWINNETT GLADIATORS VS. GREENVILLE ROAD WARRIORS
THE ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER
Duluth
See Gwinnett’s professional ECHL ice hockey team play. 7:05pm $11.50-$30.50
770-497-5100
April 4
GRAYSON’S ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
GRAYSON COMMUNITY PARK
Grayson Open to children through 5th grade – staggered start times and different levels of difficulty for each age group. Join us for a morning of fun in Grayson Community Park. Face painting and prizes! 10am-12pm
Free 770-963-8017 http://www.cityofgrayson.org/Events.aspx?CNID=3769
April 4
TROLLEY STOP GALLERY
ART STATION GALLERY
Stone Mountain
Tue-Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm Free
770-469-1105
April 4-5
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK SPRING FUN BREAK
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain Celebrate the beauty of spring with a memorable day at Atlanta’s favorite natural wonderland. Enjoy exciting attractions including SkyHike, Geyser Towers, Summit Skyride and Ride The Ducks.
$10 vehicle entry, $21-$27 770-498-5690 www.stonemountainpark.com
April 4-5
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
April 5
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain
7am
$10 vehicle entry 770-498-5690 www.stonemountainpark.com
April 5
COMMUNITY SUNRISE EASTER SERVICE
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
Each year on Easter, Shadowbrook holds an interdenominational Easter sunrise service in Town Center Park in Suwanee. Will include live music and several speakers from various local churches. 6:30am-7:30am
Free 770-945-1524 www.facebook.com/page/Shadowbrook-Baptist-Church
April 5
EASTER BUFFET
SONESTA GWINNETT PLACE ATLANTA
Duluth
Take 5 and let Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta do the cooking for your Easter spread. Buffet includes appetizers, salad bar, entrees, and dessert. Items vary from cheese with fruit to caprese salad to rosemary and garlic roasted leg of lamb to white chocolate cheesecake! Reservations suggested. 11am-3pm $12.95-$29.95 770-923-1775 https://www.facebook.com/SonestaGwinnettPlaceAtl
April 5
BEAR’S BEST ATLANTA EASTER BRUNCH
BEAR’S BEST
Suwanee
Come dine with us this Easter and enjoy an incredible brunch! Reservations accepted until Friday, April 2. 11am-1pm
$17-$32, children under 5 Free 678-713-2582, ext. 239 http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Bear-s-Best-Atlanta/Dining
April 5
2015 APDA DANCE FESTIVAL
GWINNETT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Duluth
Presented by the Atlanta Professional Dance Academy, enjoy classical ballet, contemporary ballet, hip-hop and Chinese folk dance with its own top winner dancers in the national dance competition and team of “Jasmine Flower” in NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Season 9. 7pm $17-$22 770-626-2464 www.gwinnettcenter.com
April 5
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
5pm
$5-$8 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com
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