Dates to Remember
November
Native American Heritage Month
All Saints’ Day | November 1
Daylight Savings Time Ends | November 6
Election Day | November 8
Veterans Day | November 11
Thanksgiving Day | November 24
Native American Heritage Day | November 25
First Day of Advent | November 27
December
Saint Nicholas Day | December 6
Pearl Harbor Remembrance | December 7
Hannukah | December 19-26
Winter Solstice | December 21
Christmas Eve | December 24
Christmas Day | December 25
Kwanzaa | December 26-January 1
New Year’s Eve | December 31
January 2023
New Year’s Day | January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 16
November
November 3, 10 and 17
Native Cinema Showcase
5:30-7 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Norcross Branch
5735 Buford Hwy., Norcross
Admission: free
View selected titles in Native cinema with focuses on Native people boldly asserting themselves through language, healing, building community and a continued relationship with the land. The series is aimed at teens and tweens. The last program will be dedicated to discussing the films viewed. Find out more at the gwinnettpl.org calendar.
November 4
First Friday Concert — South Bay Project
7-9 p.m.
Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
10 College St., Norcross
Admission: free, but RSVP required
About the Band: South Bay Project is a cover band specializing in all genres of music, including old school R&B, pop, soft rock, reggae, contemporary jazz, blues and contemporary gospel. Find out more and reserve your spot through the norcrossga.net calendar.
November 4-5
Madagascar Jr.
Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Cornerstone Christian Academy
5295 Triangle Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Tickets: $7 per person
About the show: Based on the DreamWorks animated film, the show features students in grades 5-8. It’s a family friendly musical adventure about favorite friends from the movie as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Get details, including ticket prices, at cornerstonecougars.org.
November 4-20
A View from the Bridge
Two shows per night, 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre
10 College St., Norcross
Tickets: $18, adults; $16, seniors and students
About the show: An Arthur Miller play, A View from the Bridge centers on Brooklyn longshoreman Eddie Carbone as he welcomes his immigrant cousins to America. When one of them falls for Eddie’s young niece, an unspeakable secret is exposed. For tickets and details, go to lionhearttheatre.org or call 404-919-4022.
November 5
Sports on the Screen — Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech
All day
Town Green
5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Town Green is a great place to tailgate before and during the game. Click on the peachtreecornersga.gov calendar for more info.
November 5
Duluth Chess Tournament
2-4 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Duluth Branch
3180 Main St., Duluth
Admission: free, registration required
School age kids and teens are invited to test their chess skills against fellow players in the Fifth Annual Duluth Chess Tournament. Go to the gwinnettpl.org calendar for more info.
November 5
Date Night Mystery
6-8:30 p.m.
One Stop Norcross
5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross
678-225-5400
Admission: $20
Travel back to a time of dark thrillers with femme fatales, crooked detectives and plot twists. Adults, ages 18 and up, enjoy a meal, murder mystery game and spine-tingling fun. Details are at GwinnettParks.com.
November 8 and December 6
Patriotic Party
5-8 p.m.
One Stop Norcross
5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross
678-225-5400
Admission: $10, Gwinnett residents; $18, non-residents
While their parents vote, kids aged 5-8 will have fun with games and activities. Go to GwinnettParks.com to find out more.
November 10
Partnership Gwinnett: State of Technology Summit
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners 30092
Admission: $80
Hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber, the summit is an opportunity to learn about trends and best practices in the technology sector and hear from industry leaders. Get details at atlantatechpark.com, or by calling 470-482-1800.
November 11
Veterans Day Ceremony
10-10:30 a.m.
Veterans Park
160 Norcross Tucker Rd., Norcross
Admission: free
The people of Norcross show support for veterans of the military. For more, go to norcrossga.net and check out the calendar.
November 11
Veterans Day Ceremony
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Town Green
5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Peachtree Corners residents are encouraged to honor military veterans. Find out more at the peachtreecornersga.gov calendar.
November 12
Sports on the Screen — Alabama vs. Mississippi
All day
Town Green
5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Bring a cooler and some friends to enjoy the game on the big screen. For more info, go to the peachtreecornersga.gov calendar.
November 12
Norcross Holiday Open House
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Downtown Norcross / Lillian Webb Park
5 College St., Norcross
Admission: free
‘Tis the season for shopping. Check everyone off your gift list at the annual Merchant Open House. The downtown shops of Norcross will be decked and ready with door prizes, special surprises, sales, new merchandise and refreshments. Go to the norcrossga.net calendar for additional info, including merchant specials.
www.norcrossga.net/2268/Historic-Norcross-Holiday-Open-House
November 12
Fall Sneaker Ball
7-9 p.m.
Lucky Shoals Community Recreation Center
4651 Britt Rd., Norcross
Admission: $10
Teens, ages 12 to 18, are encouraged to grab their sneakers and dress to impress for a memorable evening with music, dancing, games, light refreshments and a keepsake photo. Visit the calendar at GwinnettParks.com for details.
November 13
Historic Norcross Downtown Tour
2 p.m.
Thrasher Park
93 Park Dr., Norcross
Take a walking tour with local historian Gene Ramsay through the local downtown area and learn about the rich history and iconic stories that built the foundation of Norcross. Check out the calendar at norcrossga.net for more info.
November 14 and 28
Songs and Rhymes
10:30-11:30 a.m.
One Stop Norcross
5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross
Admission: $2 for Gwinnett residents; $4 for non-residents
Bring the kids aged 8 and under for an enriching experience with music, games and literature. The event is presented in English and Spanish. The calendar at GwinnettParks.com has more.
November 17-19
Tarzan
Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) / Valor Christian Academy
4755 Kimball Bridge Rd., Alpharetta
Tickets: $20 per person for advanced tickets, $25 at the door
About the show: Based on Disney’s animated musical and Edgar Rice Burrough’s “Tarzan of the Apes,” the show follows an infant boy who is washed up on the shores of West Africa and raised by gorillas. He struggles to navigate the jungle when his human instincts clash with his animal upbringing. More info is at cytatlanta.org.
November 18
Tree Lighting at the Forum
6-9 p.m.
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Forum Drive, in front of the fountain
Admission: free, no ticket required
Ring in the holidays with festive entertainment, family-friendly activities, an official lighting of the Forum tree and the arrival of Santa Claus. Activities like face painting and crafts run 6-8 p.m. Performances include carolers, a live DJ and band from 6-9 p.m. The tree lighting ceremony starts at 8 p.m. Find details at theforumonpeachtree.com.
November 18
Luis R. Conriquez
8 p.m.
2075 Market St., Duluth
Tickets: $80
About the performer: Latin singer, songwriter and recording artist Luis R. Conriquez hails from Sonora, Mexico. Adults only, 18 and older, are allowed in the Atlanta Coliseum. Visit atlantacoliseum.com for more info and a link to purchase tickets.
November 19
Sports on the Screen — UGA vs. Kentucky
All day
Town Green
5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Cheer and celebrate your team at Town Green. Visit the calendar at the peachtreecornersga.gov for more.
November 19
It’s the Thought that Counts
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
Admission: free, registration required by November 14
Everyone is invited to help a local nonprofit assemble baskets to distribute to families that need it most. Families, service organizations and scout groups are welcome. Go to the GwinnettParks.com calendar to learn more.
November 19
Santa Arrives at the Train Museum
11 a.m-4 p.m.
Southeastern Railway Museum
3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth
Admission: free with museum admission, adults, $18; seniors (65+), $15; kids ages 2-12, $12
Festivities start at 11 a.m. and Santa arrives at 1 p.m. Santa will be available for photos 1:45-3:30 p.m. The Festival of Trees opens at the museum the same day. Advance tickets are strongly recommended. For additional info, visit train-museum.org or call 770-476-2013.
November 26
Sports on the Screen — UGA vs. Georgia Tech
All day
Town Green
5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Fill your car with friends and head over to enjoy the game on Town Green’s big screen. For details, go to the peachtreecornersga.gov calendar.
November 26
Eddie Owens Presents: Christmas Back Home with Scott Thompson
Red Clay Music Foundry
3116 Main St., Duluth
8 p.m.
Tickets: $25
About the band: From blues to reggae and from jazz to rock, Scott Thompson will add a delightful twist to classic holiday tunes and perform original songs. More info and tickets can be found at eddieowenspresents.com.
December
December 1 and December 15
Cookies & Milk with Santa
4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Admission: $12 per child
Enjoy a special treat with everyone’s favorite jolly man. Further info is at theforumonpeachtree.com.
December 1
Holiday Glow
6 p.m.
Town Green
5140 Town Green Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
The holiday season kicks off with a concert, Menorah, tree lighting and holiday themed lights. Click on the calendar at peachtreecornersga.gov to learn more.
December 2
Imagine That!
10-11:30 a.m.
Best Friend Park Gym
6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross
770-822-7371, B2Anywhere.com
Admission: free
This is a literacy-based program for ages 2-5. Kids will hear the book “Pete the Cat: Construction Destruction” by James Dean. Then they’ll let their imaginations and knowledge free through hands-on STEAM activities. Preregistration is required. Find more info at GwinnettParks.com.
December 2, 9, 16 and 23
Storytime with Santa
4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Admission: $12 per child
Every Friday in December before Christmas, Santa will share a story. Go to theforumonpeachtree.com to find details.
December 2
Sparkle! Celebration and Tree Lighting
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thrasher Park
93 Park Dr., Norcross
Admission: free
The City of Norcross will once again be honored to have Norcross resident Steven Howington, who has Down Syndrome, officially light the Christmas tree. There’s more info at the norcrossga.net calendar.
December 2
First Friday Concert: Holiday Edition
7-9 p.m.
Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
10 College St., Norcross
Admission: free, but RSVP required
About the show: The sounds of the season will ring through the evening. Note that seating is limited and is done on a first come, first served basis. Visit the norcrossga.net calendar to get details, including the band.
December 2
Nawal Al Zoghbi
9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Atlanta Coliseum
2075 Market St., Duluth
Tickets: $50 and up
About the performer: Lebanese pop singer Nawal Al Zoghbi became a star in the 1990s and embraces newer trends in Arabic music. The Atlanta Coliseum only admits adults, 18 and older. For tickets and more info, call 281-779-8833 or visit lulu17.live. More at atlantacoliseum.com.
December 2-3
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
6 p.m.
Duluth Wildcat Theatre
3737 Brock Rd., Duluth
About the show: This musical adaptation of the beloved Christmas TV special is filled with holiday hits like “Holly Jolly Christmas.” Go to duluththeatre.weebly.com for additional info and tickets.
December 2-4
Historic Norcross Christmas Village
All day
Downtown Norcross / Lillian Webb Park
5 College St., Norcross
Admission: free
Hosted by the Historic Norcross Business Association, the Christmas Village invites families to enjoy old-fashioned fun on Saturday, December 3. Throughout the weekend, the streets will be a merry sight with costumed characters, street vendors, face-painters, a live animal petting zoo and holiday specials at your favorite local businesses. Go to the norcrossga.net calendar to find additional info.
December 3
Sports on the Screen — SEC Championship
All day
Town Green
5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Friends and football are an unbeatable combination, and Town Green is the perfect place to bring them together. Find additional info on the peachtreecornersga.gov calendar.
December 3
Deck the Hall
2-7 p.m.
Downtown Duluth
3167 Main Street, Duluth
Admission: free
Downtown Duluth kicks off the holiday season with live entertainment, crafts for kids, a real snow playground and snow slide, photo ops with Santa, holiday light installations and a traditional tree lighting. Learn more at duluthga.net/community/deckthehall.php.
December 3
Nativity Ballet
6 pm.
Greater Atlanta Christian School King’s Gate Theatre
1575 Indian Trail Rd., Norcross
The story of the nativity will be featured by GAC School of Ballet. Check online for details and tickets. Visit greateratlantachristian.org to find out more.
December 3
Eddie Owens Presents: The Hot Toddies
Red Clay Music Foundry
3116 Main St., Duluth
8 p.m.
Tickets: $30
About the band: The Hot Toddies are the perfect swinging and crooning Christmas group for holiday merriment. Their renditions of holiday classics range from toe tappers that swing to sweet ballads. Click on eddieowenspresents.com for details and tickets.
December 3-18
The Nutcracker
Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Gas South Arena
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth
Tickets: $22-$47
This season, Gwinnett Ballet Theatre celebrates 41 years of sharing the Nutcracker with Gwinnett County.
About the show: This beautiful story ballet is complete with entrancing dancing, stunning sets and colorful costumes. Magic abounds as Herr Drosselmeyer presents young Clara with a toy Nutcracker, setting imaginations ablaze when the toy come to life, accompanying Clara on a journey to the Land of Sweets. Info and tickets are available at gassouthdistrict.com.
December 8 and December 22
Christmas Crafts with Santa
4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Admission: $12 per child
Santa is on hand to help kids as they create. Click on the Events page at theforumonpeachtree.com for more.
December 8
Christmas at GAC: Lessons & Carols
7 p.m.
Greater Atlanta Christian School King’s Gate Theatre
1575 Indian Trail Rd., Norcross
The High School presents their Christmas program to celebrate the season. Click on greateratlantachristian.org for more information.
December 8-19
The Lion in Winter
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre
10 College St., Norcross
Tickets: $18, adults; $16, seniors and students
About the show: Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine is kept in prison for raising an army against her husband, King Henry II, but is let out for the holidays. The Plantagenet family’s story is full of sibling rivalry, adultery and dungeons as they compete with one another to inherit a kingdom. Visit lionhearttheatre.org, or call 404-919-4022, for details and tickets.
December 9
Candy Canes and Cocoa
7-9 p.m.
Shorty Howell Park
2750 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth
Explore a Lighted Candy Cane trail around the pond, complete with fun games and crafts. Then warm up with delicious cocoa and end the night with a family photo to go. There’s more info at GwinnettParks.com.
December 10
Sports on the Screen — Army vs. Navy
All day
Town Green
5140 Town Green Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Tailgate with fellow fans. Load up a cooler and head to Town Green to cheer and celebrate. Go to the peachtreecornersga.gov calendar for more info.
December 10
Breakfast with Santa
8:30-9:15 a.m. and 9:30-10:15 a.m.
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Admission: $15 per child
Start the day with Jolly St. Nick and enjoy breakfast with him. For more, visit the Events page at theforumonpeachtree.com.
December 10
Duluth Middle School Orchestra Concert
Gwinnett County Public Library — Duluth Branch
3180 Main St., Duluth
Admission: free
Everyone is invited to enjoy the Duluth Middle School Orchestra as it plays music that spans the classics to holiday favorites. Click on the gwinnettpl.org calendar for details.
December 14
Shall We Dance? at Duluth
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Duluth Branch
3180 Main St., Duluth
Admission: free
Professional ballroom instructors from “Dancing Like a Star” perform and show participants several basic moves so they can learn and enjoy dancing. There will be separate sessions for children and for adults simultaneously, so it promises to be a great time for the whole family. There’s more on the gwinnettpl.org calendar.
December 16
Family Snow Day
6-8 p.m.
Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center
4758 S. Old Peachtree, Norcross
Admission: $6 per person
Here’s a fun winter event for the whole family. Games, crafts, contests, a hot chocolate/popcorn bar and a unique ‘snow’ ball fight make this an annual must-do event. Be extra festive and wear your favorite holiday pajamas. Get details at the GwinnettParks.com calendar.
December 17
Holiday Recipe Swap
1-2 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Peachtree Corners Branch
5570 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Learn about holiday traditions and customs within the community. Adults are invited to share their favorite holiday recipes and take home a new one to try. Check out the gwinnettpl.org calendar for more.
December 17
Holiday Gift Away
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Lucky Shoals Park
4651 Britt Road, Norcross
Admission: free for ages 5-17
Drive through Lucky Shoals Lane taking in the holiday lights and attractions. Donate a non-perishable food item and the kids will receive a gift from the Good Neighbor Teen Club Elves. All items will be donated to a local food bank. Interested volunteers should visit VolunteerGwinnett.net. Click on the calendar at GwinnettParks.com for more info.
December 17-18
Christmas: Then, Now and Forever!
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, during Christmas Service.
The Father’s House Church
6060 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Experience the joy of the season with a celebration that includes a variety showcase of songs, dances, poetry and live music. Special prizes will be given out during the event. Visit thefathershouseatl.org to learn more.
December 18
Menorah Lighting at the Forum
4-6 p.m.
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Forum Drive, in front of the fountain
Admission: free, no ticket required
Presented in partnership with Chabad of Gwinnett, The Forum kicks off a Hannukah celebration with a Menorah lighting ceremony, family friendly activities and live entertainment.
December 20-21
A Christmas Carol
6 p.m.
Gas South Arena
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth
Tickets: $77-$93
About the show: A live theater performance of the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge is presented by STORYBOOK Theater. A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Angels of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. The show features music that will move and stimulate the soul. Find more info and purchase tickets at gassouthdistrict.com.
December 22
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa
Little ones get a chance to tell Santa their last few wishes for Christmas. Arts and crafts are available for the kids, while supplies last, and children can bring letters to Santa to take back to the North Pole. A professional photographer will be on site and pictures will be available for free download the week after the event, or you can take your own photos. Details will be added, so watch the duluthga.net calendar.
January
January 6
First Friday Concert — The Grains of Sand
7-9 p.m.
Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
10 College St., Norcross
Admission: free, but RSVP required
About the band: Hailing from Athens, Ga., The Grains of Sand is a seven-member band consisting of a three-piece horn section followed by lead and backup vocalist. Their soul, R&B and beach music will make you want to find your dancing shoes. Get additional info from the calendar at norcrossga.net.
January 7
Wesleyan School Family Open House
1 p.m.
Wesleyan School
5405 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
Admission: Free
Interested parents of students in kindergarten to 12th grade are encouraged to bring their children to the open house, as it is designed with students and their families in mind. Guests are welcome to attend the head of school’s address, tour the campus with student ambassadors, visit athletic practices, talk to teachers and coaches and experience performances by student ensembles. Find out more from the Admission Events page at wesleyanschool.org. https://www.wesleyanschool.org/admissions/events
