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Some events happening at Gwinnett Parks in August and September 2023

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Gwinnett Parks & Recreation 

GwinnettParks.com

https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/Departments/CommunityServices/ParksandRecreation

Family Paint Party

Saturday, August 5, 1-3 p.m.

OneStop Norcross

5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross

GwinnettParks.com, 678-225-5400

Admission: $18 per Gwinnett resident, $36 per non-resident

Gather the family – all ages – and express your creativity together.

https://bit.ly/FamilyPaintPartyAug5

Mindful and Healthy Families

Fridays, August 11 and September 12

10:30-11:15 a.m. in August; 10-10:45 a.m. in September

OneStop Norcross

5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross

678-225-5400

Admission: free

Designed for families with young children, this program focuses on mindfulness activities to include breathwork, meditation, self-care practices, as well as health education on relevant parenting and child topics to promote healthy family lifestyles. Ages 3 and up are welcome.

https://bit.ly/MindfulHealthyFamilies

Songs and Rhymes

Saturday, August 12

10:30-11:15 a.m.

OneStop Norcross

5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross

678-225-5400

Admission: free

Children ages 8 and under enjoy an enriching experience through music, games and oral literature, presented in English and Spanish.

https://bit.ly/SongsAndRhymes

Splish Splash Doggy Bash

Sunday, August 13

Small dogs (20 lbs. and under), 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Medium dogs (21-50 lbs.), 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Large dogs (50 lbs. and up), 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Graves Park

1540 Graves Rd., Norcross

678-277-0860

Admission free: pre-registration required

Pups are invited to splash in the interactive fountain. Dogs must be leashed and accompanied by pet parents, aged 18 and up; one dog per adult. Pet friendly vendors and Kona Ice will be on hand. Check online for additional requirements and pre-registration info.

https://bit.ly/DoggieBashAugust

Clay Creations

Friday, August 18

6-8 p.m.

Pinckneyville Park

4758 South Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross

678-277-0920

Admission: $12 per Gwinnett resident, $32 per non-resident 

Adults aged 50 and up are invited to relax and create as they learn the basics of hand-building with clay. Light refreshments are served, and supplies and kiln firing are supplied.

https://bit.ly/ClayCreations2023

Stories and Music

Fridays, September 8 and 22

10:30-11:15 a.m.

OneStop Norcross

5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross

678-225-5400

Admission: free

Tales come to life for children aged 6 and under as they sing and move while discovering the excitement of storytelling. Parent participation is required.

https://bit.ly/StoriesAndMusic

Harvest Fest Food Festival

Saturday, September 16

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center

4651 Britt Rd., Norcross

678-277-0860

Admission: free

Join in for the first annual Harvest Fest Food Festival for all ages. There will be live entertainment, great food, lawn games and more! 

https://bit.ly/HarvestFestFoodFest


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8 Events Happening In and Around Peachtree Corners This August

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2023 Light Up the Corners glow run

Next month’s calendar is brimming with exciting events. From meeting Animal Control Officers to snapping photos and participating in a glow run, there’s something for everyone. Keep reading to discover all the fun happening in August.

1. Paws in the Park
Saturdays, August 3 and 10. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Simpsonwood Park
411 Jones Bridge Circle, Peachtree Corners
gwinnettcounty.com, 770-822-5450
Admission: free

Meet with knowledgeable Animal Control Officers and get useful pet ownership tips and tricks. All ages are welcome.

2. Trains, Trucks & Tractors
Friday-Saturday, August 3-4. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Southeastern Railway Museum
3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth
train-museum.org, 770-476-2013
Admission: Adults, $18; students and seniors, $15; children 2-12, $12.

Trains, Trucks & Tractors, sponsored by Suzanna’s Kitchen of Duluth, is a benefit weekend cruise-in show for the really big toys. There will be antique to modified pickups, semi-tractor/trailer rigs, corporate rigs, delivery vans of all ages, new and antique farm implements and trains. Catering provided by Cassie’s Kitchen.

3. The Paris Dancers: Senior Moments
Sunday, August 4. 7 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre Company
10 College St., Norcross
lionhearttheatre.org, 404-919-4022
Tickets: $15

The Paris Dancers and 2nd Act Performing Company return for an evening of dance and senior moments.

4. Peachtree Corners Photography Club Group Meet Up
Thursdays, August 8 and September 12. 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
pcphotoclub.org
Admission: free

Photographers of all skill levels are welcomed; come early at 6:15 p.m. for social time.

5. Community Connection Day
Saturday, August 10. 12-4 p.m.
The Father’s House Church front lawn 
6060 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
thefathershouseatl.org

Bring the family and enjoy free food, drink and giveaways, including back-to-school items, from local and national non-profit connections. Free health/wellness resources and information will also be available.  

Email ask@thefathershouseatl.org for more information.  

6. Light Up the Corners
Saturday, August 10. 7-10:30 p.m.
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
theforumonpeachtree.com
Registration cost: $35, plus $3.10 sign-up fee, until July 10, when the cost jumps to $40.

Be part of the annual glow run and help light up a life. There’s a 4 Mile Glow Run and 1K Twilight Trot to choose from, as well as a Virtual Runner option for non-running supporters. Proceeds benefit at-risk children and families in the community who are struggling by giving them the opportunity to participate in programs and activities at the Fowler YMCA. Sign up at runsignup.com/Race/Events/GA/PeachtreeCorners/runthecorners.

7. PCBA Tailgates & Touchdowns Annual Charity Party
Thursday, August 22. 5:30-8 p.m.
Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners
475 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Registration: $65. 

The annual charity party will raise money for three outstanding local organizations: Spectrum Autism Support Group, Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer and Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries. The celebration includes networking, live auction, silent auction, music, vendor tables and tailgating cuisine. Check online for details, including sponsorship opportunities.

8. Chaos Theory Improv
Saturday, August 24. 7:30 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre Company
10 College St., Norcross
lionhearttheatre.org, 404-919-4022
Tickets: $12

Chaos Theory takes the stage for a hilarious night of improv. This show is recommended for ages 16 and older.

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April/May Events Going on at Gwinnett County Parks

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Explore Gwinnett County Parks for family fun: toddler development, Earth Day crafts, kids' nights, and arts. Free/affordable events for all.
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Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation
GwinnettParks.com

Creative Development / Creative Development Bilingual
English: Fridays, April 12, 26 and May 10, 24.
Bilingual: Saturdays, April 13, 27 and May 11, 25.
10:30-11:15 a.m.
One Stop Norcross
5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross
678-225-5400
Admission: free

Help your toddler develop motor and sensory skills in a fun and supporting learning environment. Parent participation is required.

Mommy and Me Rock’n Spring
Saturday, April 13. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Lucky Shoals Park
4651 Britt Rd., Norcross
678-277-0860
Admission: $4

It’s an Earth Day celebration! Ages 2 to 5 will make a pet rock and enjoy activities and refreshments.

Kids Night: Cool Escape
Fridays, April 19 and May 17. 5:30-9 p.m.
One Stop Norcross
5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross
678-225-5400
Admission: $12 per Gwinnett resident; $24 per non-resident

Kids, ages 7-12, enjoy a dinner and fun activities with friends. There’ll be games, crafts and more.

Clay Creations
Friday, May 10. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Pinckneyville Park
4758 South Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross
678-277-0920
Admission: $12 per Gwinnett resident; $32 per non-resident

Relax and create at Pinckneyville Park’s Pottery studio. Participants will learn the basics of hand building with clay and make their own works of art. Light refreshments will be served.

Special Hearts Arts & Craft Day
Wednesday, May 15. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lucky Shoals Park
4651 Britt Rd., Norcross
678-277-0860
Admission: $6; caregivers are free

This day of fun with music, arts and crafts is designed for individuals with disabilities, their families and their caregivers.

Connect & Tell Your Story
Monday, May 20. 1-3 p.m.
Norcross Senior Center
5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross
678-225-5430
Admission: free

Ages 50 and up will put pen to paper to tell their stories, from biography to fantasy or anything in between. Participants can use storytelling prompts or create their own. At the end, everyone is welcome to share their stories. Light refreshments are provided.

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8 Theatrical Performances Coming to the Peachtree Corners Area

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Discover local theatrical performances: mystery, musicals, comedies, and Shakespeare in the Park. Support the arts with every ticket.
Photo by cottonbro studio

Mean Girls: High School Version
Thursday-Friday, April 11-12
Thursday and Friday, 6 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m.
Paul Duke STEM High School
5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross
Tickets: Adults, $12; students, $10 and children (ages 5 and under), $5

Adapted from Tina Fey’s hit 2004 film, the Mean Girls musical has been nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. Now, Paul Duke STEM brings the high school version of the show to life.

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased here.

The Curse of the Hopeless Diamond
Thursday, April 18. 6:30 p.m.
Anna Balkan Jewelry and Gifts
51 S. Peachtree St., Norcross
Ticket: $25, includes snacks and one glass of wine

The audience-participation murder mystery is a fundraiser for Lionheart Theatre’s summer theatre camp for kids and teens; it’s being hosted by Anna Balkan and 45 South Coffee House.

About the show: Reginald and Daphne Potter are touring extensively, along with their world-famous Potter Diamond, in the company of four detectives. It’s well-known that the Potter Diamond is beautiful…and cursed!

Purchase tickets here.

Anastasia
Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28
Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
Valor Christian Academy
4755 Kimball Bridge Rd., Alpharetta
Tickets: $20 per person

About the show: Presented by CYT Atlanta, the show spans from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

Click here to learn more.

Little Shop of Horrors
Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Norcross High School
5300 Spalding Dr., Norcross
norcrosshigh.org, nhs-drama.com, 770-448-3674
Tickets: $10

About the show: A horror comedy rock musical, Little Shop of Horrors centers around a florist shop worker who raises a carnivorous plant that eats humans.

Secure your spot.

Seussical
Thursday-Saturday, May 2-4
Wesleyan School Powell Theatre
5405 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
wesleyanschool.org, 770-448-7640

About the show: The fantastical, magical musical is based on the children’s stories of Dr. Seuss.

Discover more here.

Breaking Legs
May 3-19
Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 18 and Sunday matinees, 2 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre Company
10 College St., Norcross
lionhearttheatre.org, 678-938-8518
Tickets: Adults, $18; students and seniors, $16

About the show: In this madcap comedy, an Italian restaurant is owned by a successful mobster and managed by his beautiful unmarried daughter. When the daughter’s former college professor asks for financial backing for a play he’s written about a murder, the three main Mafiosi are intrigued with the idea of producing a play. The daughter becomes enamored of the playwright who discovers, through the ‘accidental’ death of a lesser thug, that his backers are gangsters.

Find tickets here.

Finding Nemo JR
Friday-Sunday, May 10-12
Greater Atlanta Christian School King’s Gate Theatre
1575 Indian Trail Rd., Norcross
greateratlantachristian.org, 770-243-2000

About the show: The hour-long musical adaptation of the Pixar film features Marlin, a nervous clownfish who lives with his adventurous child, Nemo, in the Great Barrier Reef. When Nemo is carried off to Sydney, Marlin must overcome his fears and travel across the ocean to find him.

Learn more here.

Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday-Sunday, May 11-12
Saturday, 2 and 5 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
Simpsonwood Park
411 Jones Bridge Circle, Peachtree Corners
crewofpatches.org

About the show: Contemporary Classics Theatre presents Shakespeare’s romantic comedy May 11-26 at Simpsonwood Park in Peachtree Corners, Christ Church Episcopal in Norcross and Autrey Mill Nature Preserve in John’s Creek. Director Susanna Wilson’s version of the play is set in Italy during a 21st century film festival. Love at first sight, jealousy and confusion, an illegitimate sibling, mixed-up lovers, three weddings and a funeral fill this amusing look at love, betrayal and acceptance. Performances will be outside for a “Shakespeare in the Park” experience. Audience members should bring blankets and lawn chairs as no seating is provided. Shows run approximately 100 minutes with no intermission. 

Click here for more information.

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