Where to trick or treat in Gwinnett County

Publish date: 2024-05-06

Whether it's tame treats or spectacular spooks, Gwinnett County offers something for all ages this Halloween.

Lawrenceville's first Spooktacular on the Square will be 6-8 p.m., Oct. 28.

"We wanted to do something to get the kids involved," said Marci Gross, with the city's marketing and public relations department, "and have a safe place for them to go and enjoy this day without parents being scared or nervous about going to people's houses that you don't know."

Lawrenceville isn't the only place to find Halloween fun, though.

Mall of Georgia trick-or-treating

Beginning at 6 p.m., Oct. 31. 3333 Buford Drive, Buford, Ga. 30519-4913. www.simon.com/mall/mall-of-georgia/stream/kidgits-2016-event-calendar-4196736

tores throughout the mall will give out treats to children who wear a Halloween costume. Participating stores will have a sign in their window. Families are encouraged to arrive early, before the candy runs out. There will also be Halloween photos available starting at 5 p.m. in front of JCPenney.

Gwinnett County Parks

Several of Gwinnett's parks offer trick or treat themed events this year. For a full list of the month's events, click here.

Spook 'n' Splash

5-8 p.m., Oct. 21. Bethesda Park Aquatic Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30044. 678-277-0880

There will be a costume contest 5-6 p.m., followed by crafts, photos, candy and swimming. This event is for children up to age 11. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult, and those 6 and younger must have an adult in the water with them. $8 resident, $15 non-resident

Credit: Photo courtesy of Gwinnett Parks

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Credit: Photo courtesy of Gwinnett Parks

Touch-a-Truck & Treat

Noon to 3 p.m., Oct. 22. Bogan Park Community Recreation Center Community room

2723 N. Bogan Road, Buford, Ga. 30519. 678-277-0850

This free event is for all ages. Dress in costume and "trunk or treat" with the owners of a variety of cars and trucks from all over town. Pre-registration was in September, but call for availability.

Credit: Photo courtesy of Gwinnett Parks

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Credit: Photo courtesy of Gwinnett Parks

Trick or Treat Trail

3-6 p.m., Oct. 22. Rhodes Jordan Park, Stanley R. Gunter Pavilion, 100 East Crogan St. Lawrenceville, Ga. 30046. 678-277-0890

This event for ages 2 and older is free to enter, but there is a charge for some activities, including food and the bounce house. Attendees are encouraged to wear a costume, walk the trail, collect candy at "haunted houses" along the way and participate in gamesand crafts.

Fall Friday Festival

5-9 p.m. Oct. 28. Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center Gymnasium. 4651 Britt Road Norcross, Ga., 30093. 678-277-0860

Enjoy games, crafts, a costume contest and a movie at this event. The costume contest is for ages up to 12 and begins at 7 p.m., with the movie starting at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $11 if you bring a bag of unopened candy to share, or $16 without candy. Register is required online or by phone.

'Dad'cula-Daughter Halloween Dance

7-9 p.m. Oct. 28. Rhodes Jordan Park, Community Recreation Center Community Room. 100 East Crogan St. Lawrenceville, Ga. 30046. 678-277-0890

Girls ages 2 and older, accompanied by dad, stepdad, uncle or grandpa, can dress in costume for dancing, a photo booth and light refreshments. $8 resident, $15 non-resident, with required registration online or by phone by Oct. 24.

Spooktacular Skate Party

6 to 9 p.m., Oct. 29. Pickneyville Park, Danny Cochran Pavilion, PVP hockey rink, 4758 S. Old Peachtree Road, Norcross Ga. 30071. 678-277-0920

All ages are invited to bring their skates (no sticks or pucks) and enjoy a DJ, crafts, hayride and s'mores. Concessions are extra. The cost is $5 person, and you can register online with code PVP41420

Events in Gwinnett cities

Duluth Howl on the Green

6-10 p.m., Oct. 28. 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Ga., 30076. www.duluthga.net/community/howl_on_the_green.php

Trick-or-treating will be 6-7 p.m. on Main Street, with scarier performances taking place after dark. This all-ages event is free, and pets are welcome. Entertainment will include fire dancers, an aerialist, and breakdancing werewolves, and food trucks will be on hand to balance out the sweet treats

Lawrenceville Spooktacular on the Square

6-8 p.m., Oct. 28. 100 N Perry St., Lawrenceville, Ga. 30046. http://news.lawrencevillega.org/event/spooktacular-on-the-square/

This event for all ages is free to attend, but there are extra charges for various specials. Attendees can trick or treat throughout the businesses around square, plus check out the ghost tours and more.

Norcross BooFest Halloween Celebration

3 p.m., Oct. 29. Lillian Webb Park, 5 College St., Norcross, Ga. 30071. http://aplacetoimagine.com/events/holidays-festivals/

This free event invites costumed children, dogs and owners to parade through downtown Norcross, ending in a costume contest for ages 4 and younger, 5-11, 12 to teen, and for best dog and person combo. Hot dogs and performances will follow.

Suwanee Trek or Treat

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 29. Suwanee Creek Park. 1170 Buford Highway, Suwanee, Ga. 30024. 770-945-8996. www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/popup.php?op=view&id=97523513&crd=cityofsuwanee

This free event for 10 and younger includes themed games, contests, music inflatables and hot dogs while supplies last. Costumes are welcomed.

Train or treat

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29. The Southeastern Railway Museum. 3595 Buford Highway, Duluth, Ga. 30096. 770-476-2013. www.train-museum.org/event/train-or-treat/

This event is free with admission to museum, and includes trick-or-treating in decorated locomotives, a costume contest for ages up to 12, food, crafts and more.

Easter Seals North Georgia's Trick or Treat Trot 5K

8 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. 5K start; 10:45 a.m. fun run; festival is 9 a.m. to noon; Oct. 29.

Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Ga. 30097. www.easterseals.com/northgeorgia/get-involved/events/

The race is $30 per adult runner the day of the 5K, and free for children not being timed. Also included are costumes, candy, raffles and more. Last year the event raised nearly $50,000 for Easter Seals, according to organizers.

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