October 9-12, 2015

October 9
KURTS EURO BISTRO FALL CONCERT SERIES:
LASHBROOKS
KURTS EURO BISTRO
Duluth
Come out to the Biergarten Outdoor Stage to listen to
some great live music.
6:30pm-9:30pm
Free
770-623-4128
http://kurtsrestaurant.com/events
October 9
TUNES BY THE TRACKS
STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Stone Mountain
Bring your lawn chairs and come listen to some great
music with Alexis Vear! Beer and wine will be
available for sale.
7pm-9pm
Free
770-498-8984
http://www.stonemountaincity.org
October 9
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: ALICE PEACOCK & PETER
MULVEY
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
8pm
$18-$20
678-892-6373
www.eddieowenpresents.com

October 9
FRIDAYS N DULUTH
DULUTH TOWN GREEN
Duluth
Variety of food trucks available and live music with
Riley Biederer.
6pm-9pm
Free
770-476-3434
www.duluthga.net
October 9
DOWNTOWN BRASELTON FARMERS MARKET
DOWNTOWN BRASELTON
Braselton
Shop for fresh produce, then stop into the downtown
shops, which stay open during market hours
4pm-7pm
Free
706-684-0369
www.facebook.com/DowntownBraselton
October 9
FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS & COSMIC CLIMBING
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes
harness and free pizza!
6pm-8pm, 8pm-10pm cosmic climbing
$15
770-271-1390
www.adrenalineclimbing.com

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October 9-10
PORTRAITS IN GRAY: A CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBITION
ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER
Buford
Civil War Photography Exhibition is a Civil War exhibit
focusing on photography of the era. The exhibit is
primarily composed of 70 high-quality enlarged
reproductions of Confederate soldier portraits from
the David Wynn Vaughan Collection, the largest
collection of Confederate images in the United
States. The exhibit explores themes like the daily life
of a soldier, weapons of the Civil War, photography
technology of the Civil War period, children and the
war, and more. The exhibit will include real Civil War
period artifacts and fun hands-on activities. The
timing of this exhibit is ideal because 2015 is the
150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.
9am-4pm
Included with admission
770-904-3500
https://gwinnettehc.org/event-registration2/?ee=1315

October 9-10
12 X 12 XTRAVAGANZA FUNDRAISER
KUDZU ART ZONE
Norcross
11am-4pm
Free
770-840-9844
www.kudzuartzone.org

October 9-10
POWER OF CHILREN: MAKING A DIFFERENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER
Buford
History exhibit that shares the stories of Anne Frank,
Ruby Bridges and Ryan White three children who
lives teach us about overcoming obstacles to make a
positive difference in the world.
9am-4pm
Included with admission
770-904-3500
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October 9-10
GEORGIA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
ART STATION GALLERY
Stone Mountain
Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Free
770-469-1105
www.artstation.org
October 9-11
DIVORCEES, EVANGELISTS & VEGETARIANS
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
Delivers the joys and especially the frustrations of
single women with a frank, over-the-top honesty that
will make audiences squirm with delight.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm
$20-$30
678-226-6222
www.auroratheatre.com

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October 9-12, 2015

October 9-11
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
Youll only spend a wild weekend with these people,
but you might want to spend the rest of your life with
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. The 2013
Tony Award winner for Best Play is Americas most
popular comedy and might be the funniest in a
generation!
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sat-Sun 2:30pm
$30-$55
678-226-6222
www.auroratheatre.com
October 9-11
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
13th 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 followed
by laser show at 8:30pm
Adventure Pass $22-$28 and $15 vehicle entry
770-498-5690
www.stonemountainpark.com

October 9-11
LAWRENCEVILLE GHOST TOURS
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
Hear creepy tales of spirits and ghosts while learning
a little about the history and heritage of
Lawrenceville. Walking tour. Purchase tickets at
Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.
Fri-Sat 7pm & 9pm, Sun 7:30pm,
$9-$12
678-226-6222
www.scarystroll.com
October 9-11
CORN DAWGS
CORN DAWGS
Loganville
Corn maze, hayrides, corn hole games, cow train,
mountain slide, petting zoo, pumpkin patch and
more!
Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-7pm
$10-$25, children 2 and under Free
770-786-9000
www.corndawgs.com
October 9-11
KNOCK EM DEAD
SYLVIA BEARD THEATRE
Buford
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
$20-$25
770-945-6762
http://www.bufordcommunitycenter.com/event/kno
ck-em-dead/

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October 9-12
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 7pm-12midnight, Sun-Mon 7:30pm-10:30pm
$22-$50
404-608-2484
www.fearworld.com

October 9-12
BUFORD CORN MAZE
BUFORD CORN MAZE
Buford
Fri-Sat 10am-12midnight, Sun 12pm-10pm, Columbus
Day 10am-10pm
$14 for maze or haunted forest, $22 combo ticket
678-835-7198
www.bufordcornmaze.com
October 9-12
SUWANEE SCULPTOUR
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
Self-guided tour of 15 public art works
Free
770-945-8996
www.suwanee.com

October 9-12
A TOUR OF SOUTHERN GHOSTS
ANTEBELLUM PLANTATION AT STONE MOUNTAIN
PARK
Stone Mountain
Join the Atlanta family tradition and meet
professional storytellers their tales of famous (and
not-so-famous) Southern Ghosts along the lantern-lit
paths of the Antebellum Plantation grounds.
7pm and every 10 minutes
$8-$16, plus $15 vehicle entry to park
770-469-1105
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October 9-12
LAWRENCEVILLE HAUNTED CEMETERY TOURS
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
8:30pm & 10:30pm
$20
678-226-6222
www.scarystroll.com

October 10
LASERSHOW SPECTACULAR IN MOUNTAINVISION
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain
This not-to-be-missed Atlanta tradition promises to
wow your family with state-of-the-art digital graphics
and awe-inspiring laser show effects.
8pm
Free with $15 vehicle admission fee
http://www.facebook.com/stonemountainpark

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October 10
OVERTAKEN: BLANK CANVAS
LIFE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
Duluth
It is an event that engages all the physical senses of
touch, taste, smell, sound and sight, while also adding
elements that are fulfilling to the soul and spirit of the
individual.
7:30pm-11pm
$15
678-644-2316
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ertaken-blank-canvas-/E0-001-0875822423?utm_source=facebook
October 10
LIVE! AT FIVE CONCERT SERIES
DOWNTOWN AUBURN
Auburn
Bring chairs or blankets and listen to the live
performance from Yargo Community Concert Band.
5pm
Free
770-963-4002
https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Auburn-GA85370101632
October 10
THE ABCS OF PLANNING A FAMILY REUNION
MOUNTAIN PARK AQUATIC CENTER
Stone Mountain
Need help planning a family reunion? Dont know
where to start? Check out our FREE family reunion
planning workshop with lots of tools, vendors and
information.
10am-2pm
Free with pre-registration required
770-814-6059
www.atlantareunion.com

October 10
MOVIE AT THE WHISTLESTOP
DOWNTOWN AUBURN
Auburn
Come enjoy the original version of The Wizard of Oz
with family and friends. Concessions will be available.
9pm-10:30pm
Free
770-963-4002
www.cityofauburn-ga.org
October 10
7TH ANNUAL ROCKN RIBVILLE
LAWRENCEVILLE LAWN
Lawrenceville
The best BBQ, brew and bands in Georgia! Partnering
with 94.9 The Bull, and serving as a Kansas City
Barbeque Society sanctioned competition,
Lawrencevilles signature event provides a day of
food, music and family fun!
12pm-8pm
Free
678-226-2639
http://rocknribville.com
October 10
CRAFTY CREATIONS
PINCKNEYVILLE PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION
CENTER
Berkeley Lake
Gather your friends for a fun craft night creating your
set of three fence post pumpkins and a wood slice
chalkboard! Enjoy fun, friends and a yummy fall
snack!
6:30pm-8pm
$15, must pre-register by 10/9
678-277-0920
https://www.facebook.com/gwinnetparksfoundation

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October 10
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: HONEYHONEY
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
8pm
$15
678-892-6373
www.eddieowenpresents.com
October 10
KURTS EURO BISTRO FALL CONCERT SERIES:
ELOQUENT STRANGER
KURTS EURO BISTRO
Duluth
Come out to the Biergarten Outdoor Stage to listen to
some great live music.
6:30pm-9:30pm
Free
770-623-4128
http://kurtsrestaurant.com/events
October 10
ITALIAN CAR DAY
LILLIAN WEBB PARK
Norcross
Family-friendly annual Italian car show! It will be
packed full of cool Italian cars, food, entertainment
and all set in the charming Historic Norcross District.
10am-3pm
Free
770-448-2122
http://www.italiancardayatlanta.com/

October 10
WE FOUND HOPE 5K RUN
SHORTY HOWELL PARK
Duluth
8am-10am
$25
www.hopbe.org
October 10
42nd ANNUAL LILBURN DAZE ARTS & CRAFTS
FESTIVAL
LILBURN CITY PARK
Lilburn
There will be crafts, entertainment, kids activities and
much more!
9am-5pm
770-638-2225
www.lilburndaze.org
October 10
FALL FESTIVAL & FUNDRAISER
EVERETTS MUSIC BARN
Suwanee
Variety of bands, raffles, concessions and lots of fun!
12pm-11pm
Donations welcome
770-945-5628
http://www.everettsmusicbarn.net/

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October 10
EGGTOBERFEST
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain
Check out the creative recipes, learn new techniques
from an EGGspert and sample foods cooked by
seasoned EGGtoberfest alumni, as well as a few brave
newcomers.
9am-5pm
$15 vehicle admission
800-401-2407
www.stonemountainpark.com/events

October 10
6TH ANNUAL GEORGIA SPCA FALL GALA
MASQUERADE BALL
INFINITE ENERGY FORUM
Duluth
Join us for drinks, dinner, dancing and a fabulous
silent auction as all proceeds benefit the Georgia
SPCA.
6:30pm-11pm
$75
678-765-2726
www.georgiaspca.org

October 10
GWINNETT LIBRARY PRESENTS: TRACE YOUR ROOTS
PEACHTREE CORNERS BRANCH
Peachtree Corners
Whos in your past? Yankees or Confederates? Does
your family trace back to the American Revolution or
before?
2pm
Free
770-978-5154
https://www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary

October 10
TASTE OF SUWANEE FESTIVAL & 5K
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
The North Gwinnett High School Basketball Booster
Club invites you to be a part of this incredible
community fundraising event. The event,
entertainment, artist and businesses are FREE to the
public. Tickets to sample food and enjoy the activities
in the Kid Zone are available for a nominal fee.
9:30am race, 12pm-5pm - festival
10 tickets for $5
770-945-8996
www.tasteofsuwanee.com

October 10
THE PARTY
HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Duluth
Signature fundraiser for The Hudgens Center for the
Arts, will be the opening of Works By Warhol from the
Wes and Missy Cochran Collection. This fabulous
exhibit features a wide sampling of Warhol prints,
dating from 1974 through his last series done in 1986.
7pm-10pm
$75-$100
770-623-6002
www.thehudgens.org

October 10
TIM TESLA & THE TERRIFIC TIME MACHINE
AURORA THEATRE CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSE
Lawrenceville
10am, 11:30am
$7
678-226-6222
www.auroratheatre.com

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October 10-11
WEEKEND GUIDED CLIMBTIME
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes
harness
1pm-6pm
$10 per hour
770-271-1390
www.adrenalineclimbing.com

October 10-12
TREETOP OBSTACLE COURSE & ZIP LINES
TREETOP QUEST
Buford
74 obstacles, 17 zip lines, 6 levels and up to 5 feet
high!
11am-6:30pm
$22-$49
770-904-3547
www.treetopquest.com

October 10-11
ATLANTA KOI & GOLDFISH SHOW
GWINNETT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Lawrenceville
Seminars, competitions, vendors, auctions and more!
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-2pm
Free
www.atlantakoiclub.org

October 11
SUNDAY SUPPER GWINNETT BRAVES FOOD TRUCK
EVENT
COOLRAY FIELD PARKING LOT
Lawrenceville
12pm-4pm
Free
404-226-5729
https://www.facebook.com/Sundaysupperfoodtrucks
?fref=ts

October 10-11
EL PAIS DE LOS SIN-CEROS
NEW DAWN THEATER
Duluth
Compania Teatral Interludo presentation.
4pm
$8
678-887-5015
www.newdawntheatercompany.com

October 11
OCTOBERFEST HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K
LENORA PARK
Snellville
8am
$30-$55
http://www.deborahmontgomeryracing.com/

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October 11
2015 ATLANTA AUGUST MOON CHINESE CULTURAL
GALA PERFORMANCE
INFINITE ENERGY FORUM
Duluth
Presented by the Chinese American Cultural
Performing Group.
3pm
$20
770-626-2464
www.InfiniteEnergyCenter.com

October 11
BARBIE IN ROCK N ROYALS
MALL OF GEORGIA MOUNTAIN COURT
Buford
Families are invited to a live concert performance of
songs from the movie, meet the stars of the film
12pm-6pm
Free
678-482-8788
www.simon.com/kidgits
October 11
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
5pm
$5-$8
678-892-6373
www.eddieowenpresents.com

October 12
MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE
BETHESDA PARK SENIOR CENTER
Lawrenceville
Bring a friend and enjoy a bargain movie with
popcorn and drink included.
2pm
$2, must pre-register
678-277-0179
www.gwinnettparks.com
October 12
MOVIE MONDAY
NORCROSS CULTURAL ARTS AND COMMUNITY
CENTER
Norcross
Come out and see Age of Adaline
1:30pm & 6:30pm
Free
678-421-2049
www.aplacetoimagine.com
October 12
8th ANNUAL AURORA THEATRE CHARITY GOLF
TOURNAMENT
NORTHWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
Lawrenceville
7:30am registration, 9am shotgun start
$100-$400
678-226-6228
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