Looking for some fun things to do close to home this weekend? Here's a few ideas!
Here's what's happening in Gwinnett County this weekend. Click on the pdf accompanying this article for a comprehensive list of weekend events compiled by the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau. (To enlarge, click on the magnifying glass with the plus sign in it at the bottom of the pdf) Events in and around Lilburn include:
So you can't afford that trip to Europe and it's raining all over the Mexican resorts ... there's plenty to do in and around Lilburn this weekend!
Here's what's happening in Gwinnett County this weekend. Click on the pdf accompanying this article for a comprehensive list of weekend events compiled by the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau. (To enlarge, click on the magnifying glass with the plus sign in it at the bottom of the pdf) Events in and around Lilburn include:
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Our weekly look at events in the area.
Tie-Dye T-Shirts When/Where: Thursday, July 28, 6 p.m., Mountain Park Library, 1210 Pounds Road, Lilburn. Why Go: Start the weekend off with some colorful designs at the library: Just bring a clean T-shirt and they'll show you how to make a tie-dye creation out of it. Pricing: Free. Lilburn Idol and Farmer's Market When/Where: Friday, July 29, 4 p.m. for the market and 7 p.m. for the show, Lilburn Park, 76 Main Street, Lilburn. Why Go: Ready for the next Lilburn Idol? After getting those veggies and produce from the farmer's market, head across the street to the park to watch the second round of singing. The highest scores from this performance and the July 8 show will head to next week's finale. Pricing: Free. Tres Chic Mix & Mingle …
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Tons of live music, fresh produce and trivia to survive the heat in this weekend.
Ken Scott's One World of Magical Stories! When/Where: Saturday, July 23, 3:30 p.m., Lilburn Library, 788 Hillcrest Road, Lilburn. Why Go: Open to all ages, magician Ken Scott and his gator puppet Coco will entertain with stories. The event wraps up the Summer Reading Program for the library. Pricing: Free. Community Cookout at Trinity When/Where: Sunday, July 24, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1826 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn. Why Go: Trinity Lutheran Church invites everyone in the community for a traditional summer cookout with tons of activities. Frisbee, food, sand volleyball, a water slide and play areas will be available for all to enjoy. Pricing: Free. St. John Neumann Night at Lilburn Farmer's Market When/Where: …
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There are other things going in the area besides the Harry Potter opening: Justin Bieber, chocolate, music and more.
Chocolate Art at Mountain Park Library When/Where: Thursday, July 14, 6 p.m., Mountain Park Library, 1210 Pounds Road, Lilburn. Why Go: As part of the Gwinnett County Library's Teen Summer Reading Program, Mountain Park Library has an edible art event to jumpstart the weekend. Teens will be able to practice their skills on piping in the kitchen by making edible art. Pricing: Free. Lilburn Farmers' Market and Writing Conference When/Where: Friday, July 15, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. for the market and 7 p.m. for the conference, Old Town Lilburn, Main Street, Lilburn. Why Go: Old Town is having its usual farmer's market, and this Friday is Arcado Elementary Night with WitzzlePro, a math game that will be taught by the Lilburn Woman's Club Education …
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Martial arts, a runway show and more.
Old Town Happenings: Lilburn Idol and A Taste of Mystery When/Where: For Lilburn Idol, Friday, June 24, 7 p.m., Lilburn City Park, 76 Main Street, Lilburn; For A Taste of Mystery, Saturday, June 25, 1-4 p.m., 94 Main Street, Lilburn. Why Go: The eighth annual Lilburn Idol auditions may be over, but the competitions are just starting. Watch the finalists sing to their hearts' content in the season's first of three competitions in Lilburn Idol I. Come back to Old Town the next day for A Taste of Mystery, where three metro-Atlanta authors will talk about their two murder-mystery novels and one cookbook that they've written together, under the name of Georgia Adams. The series is called The LitChix, and more can be read about the novels here…
Old Town happenings, biker poker run and Christian music festival on the calendar.
Old Town Happenings When/Where: Friday-Sunday, Old Town Lilburn. Why Go: Weekly events are making Main Street in Lilburn a destination center on the weekends this summer. Friday’s Lilburn Farmer’s Market runs 4 p.m.-8 p.m. into August with locally-grown produce and other items. The highlight of the weekend at Little Shop of Arts and Antiques is an open mic poetry event with poet Jill Jennings of the Georgia Poetry Society 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Poet Joann Dunn will also read from her book of funny marriage poems. Listen or join in. Also, Lilburn photographer Richard Ferris has an exhibit of his work on display through June. Pricing: Free Bikers for the Masters When/Where: Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Killian Hall, 908 Killian Hill…
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Texas Hold 'Em, wine tastings and remote-controlled car races.
Little Shop of Antiques: Smooth Silk Duo & Dr. Allan Armitage When/Where: Friday, June 10, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., and Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., The Little Shop of Arts and Antiques, 94 Main Street, Lilburn. Why Go: Something's always going on at The Little Shop in Old Town Lilburn, and this weekend is no exception. On Friday, downtown will be poppin' with the Smooth Silk Duo, a jazz and contemporary band geared by performers Joann and Tony, who's also played at Three Blind Mice. Horticulture author and researcher Dr. Allan Armitage of the University of Georgia will be coming in Saturday to talk about his book writing and garden stories. To add more to the mix, a group from the 48 Hour Film Project will be filming the excitement Saturday, …
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Beer tastings, Memorial Day and free movies.
Anne B. Jones Book Signing & Reception When/Where: Saturday, May 28, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., The Little Shop of Arts & Antiques, 94 Main Street, Lilburn. Why Go: Author Anne B. Jones is having a book signing and will talk about her latest creation, "Tides of Fear," a murder-suspense thriller about bodies found on the shores of St. Simons Island. Jones, along with author Jackie Lee Miles,Gwinnett Daily Post Columnist Susan Larson and the Georgia Poetry Society, will also be back July 15 and 16 at The Little Shop for a mini-writing conference filled with writing lectures, Q&A sessions, and a mix-and-mingle. Pricing: Free for Saturday's event, and $25 to register for the two-day July conference. Call Barbara Barth at 404-326-7306 for questions and …
Events in and around the Lilburn area include charity events, auction, jazz and more.
St. John Neumann S.M.I.L.E. 5K When/Where: Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m., St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 801 Tom Smith Road, Lilburn. Why Go: The race (includes fun run at 8:45 a.m.) benefits St. Mary's Independent Living Extensions (S.M.I.L.E.), which provides long-term care of disabled adults after the loss of their parents. Awards will be given to the top male and female overall, masters and five age groups. Pricing: $20 Charity Yard Sale Benefitting the Lilburn Co-op When/Where: Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bruster's parking lot, 5314 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn. Why Go: The Lilburn Cooperative Ministry has been a staple in the community for years, aiding those in need with finances, parenting classes and more. With all proceeds…
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