Here is a quick list of things to do this weekend. Visit www.gcvb.org for a complete listing of Gwinnett events.
-Visit Corn Dawgs corn maze in Loganville. The corn maze is not the only fun activity at Corn Dawgs. They have 15 attractions including a hay ride, duck races, mountain slide and a hay jump! Visit their website for plenty of pictures. Great family fun!
-Aurora Theatre presents “Buy My House Please”, a modern comedy about a young couple going through what many Americans are facing at this very moment. Aurora Theatre also offers a “Football Widows” special (LOVE IT!). Women can get lunch at McCray’s Tavern followed by a matinee show of “Buy My House Please”.
-Tonight the Gwinnett Gladiators take on the Charlotte Checkers at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Take advantage of their Friendly Fridays deal tonight (which is friendly on the pockets, too). Get a child’s ticket AND a meal for $15 or an adult’s ticket AND a meal for $20!
-PugFest is an annual fundraiser held the last weekend in October by the Southeast Pug Rescue & Adoption Association (SERPA) at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Event festivities include dog contests, raffles, auctions, live music, food and vendors. This animal friendly event invites you to bring pets to enjoy the event also!
-Chocolate Perks in downtown Duluth is hosting a Wine and Chocolate tasting event Saturday night. Taste 2 Italian wines and 2 French wines, each will be paired with delicious chocolates.
Finally we’ve been promised a few dry days with NO RAIN! Here’s a quick list of 5 FUN THINGS TO DO in and around Gwinnett this weekend! For a full list of things to do visit gcvb.org!
-37th Annual Highland Games: October 16-18, 2009 at Stone Mountain Park. Never been to a Highland Games Festival? Think, Scottish festival filled with bagpipers, falconry, Scottish dancing and children’s games including a soccer shootout, scavenger hunt and the sheaf toss.
-Duluth Flicks on the Bricks: Friday, October 16, 2009 at the Duluth Town Green. See the children’s movie “Igor”. Bring chairs and blankets!
-9th Annual Sugar Hill Fall Festival: October 17, 2009 at E.E. Robinson Park. Your family will enjoy arts and crafts vendors, a petting zoo, a Chili Cook-off and more!
This Halloween season celebrates the 24th year of the Tour of Southern Ghosts presented by ART Station at Stone Mountain Park.
“A Tour of Southern Ghosts” is a storytelling festival that showcases the best ghost stories from the South. For 11 nights this fall, some 15,000 visitors will be guided on a lantern-lit tour of yesteryear vividly brought to life through the grand tradition of Southern storytelling.
Tours take place Thursday-Sunday through October 31. Thursdays and Sundays tours go from 7pm-9pm and Fridays and Saturdays tours go from 7pm-9:30pm. Tours leave every 10 minutes and tickets are sold at the box office at the Antebellum Plantation at Stone Mountain Park. For more details, pictures and videos, visit www.artstation.org or call 770-469-1105. BONUS: Stay tuned in to our Facebook fan page for a Tour of Southern Ghosts ticket giveaway!!!
Your little ghouls and goblins will love hearing stories of haunted places and searching for paranormal activity in local historic cities.
Lawrenceville Ghost Tours take place in and around the historical Square.
Lawrenceville Ghost Tours- A costumed guide will take you on a walking tour or a trolley tour of haunted downtown Lawrenceville! You’ll hear abut the heiress who was kidnapped and buried alive, flying corpses and what really happened at the old jail. Visit www.scarystroll.com for discount info, dates and times.
BONUS: Visit McCray’s Tavern to sample the Lawrenceville Ghost Tours signature drinks!
Norcross Ghost Tours will incorporate local paranormal authors this year.
Norcross Ghost Tours- NEW this year the Norcross Ghost Tours will feature Georgia authors as part of the ghost tours! Featured authors have written books on haunted historical places in the area, ghosts and Georgia folklore. Authors are in attendance on certain nights.
Visit the website for dates, prices and reservations. BONUS: Your ticket serves as a discount coupon for participating downtown Norcross merchants!
Duluth Historical Ghost Walks: Join a costumed guide and ghost hunters on a spooky journey to explore the legends that lie beneath the haunted tales of Duluth. Hear eerie tales, past and present, including actual ghostly encounters during paranormal investigations. Walk-ups welcome! See website for prices, dates and times. BONUS: Special pricing for all Scouts!
Gwinnett has quite a few Halloween activities to offer trick-or-treaters of all ages!
Netherworld- The award-winning haunted house located near I-85 and the Georgia Antique Depot in Norcross promises to give you spine-tingling chills! Visit www.fearworld.com for prices, dates and directions. Stadium of Screams- Gwinnett Stadium has been transformed into three terrifying attractions Corridor of Horror, Tunnel of Terror and Concourse of Characters. A PG scary movie is played at 7:30pm each night and a PG-13 scary movie is played each night at 9:30pm. See website, www.stadiumofscreams.com for dates, times and admission prices.
Trail of Terror- Don’t be afraid of the woods, be afraid of what’s in them! Suwanee’s a little more frightening this Halloween season. Take the Trail of Terror outdoors through the woods. The Twilight Tour is great for all ages (5pm-7pm), while the Trail of Terror begins at 7pm and is suitable for ages 10 and up. Visit the website for discounts, times and dates.
Are you in need of an Atlanta retreat venue for your leadership conference, training seminar, church retreat or youth conference? Visit The Lodge at Simspsonwood Retreat and Conference Center! Rates begin at $49 per person (quad occupancy) and $69 (double occupancy)!
Overnight Retreat Package Include: Dinner on the day of arrival, All Meals for every full day and Refreshment Break Daily, One Meeting Room to accommodate group size, Basic AV equipment, complimentary WI-FI and Breakfast and lunch day of departure.
The Lodge rests on 227 acres along the Chattahoochee River. It’s the ideal location to escape the hustle and bustle without leaving Atlanta.
Book your Christmas party at Eleven 15 Events and take advantage of the holiday specials. Eleven 15 Events Christmas party specials include a complimentary DJ and a 2-hour open beer and wine bar.
Please contact Eleven 15 Events for details 678-546-7001. The facility is located at 80 Horizon Drive in Suwanee.
For a limited time book any suite at the Comfort Inn Lawrenceville for only $49.99. Book rooms through September 30th for use anytime for the remainder of 2009! Black out dates 10/7-8, 10/23-24.
Book now at this low rate! Comfort Inn (Lawrenceville) offers a complimentary hot breakfast (Eggs, bacon, fresh waffles), free Internet, workout area and easy access to shopping, restaurants and Highway 316. Comfort Inn is located at 2225 Riverside Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Call 678-377-0003 ext. 415 to book. Must mention “FALL PROMO”.
Don’t let the nasty weather outside keep you from enjoying your weekend! There are plenty of worthwhile indoor activities to do in Gwinnett this weekend. Feeling sporty? Try ice skating, roller skating, indoor rock climbing. Or see the Atlanta Dream compete in the WNBA playoffs at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Friday and Sunday. If you’re an animal-lover you’ll love the beautiful birds at the Exotic Bird Fair at North Atlanta Trade Center.
Learn about the cultural foods, art and traditional dances of Japan at JapanFest at the Gwinnett Center. Or see a play; “Heaven on Earth” will be performed by Lionheart Theatre this weekend. Visit GCVB.org for a full list of Gwinnett events.
Got a birthday coming up? Celebrate at Medieval Times for FREE! Just join the Birthday Fellowship Program and for your birthday you’ll receive a coupon for a free birthday admission (with the purchase of a second admission). Sign up at the following site:
