Get out and have some fun around Gwinnett this weekend with these fall events.
Worldwide Day of Play at Dacula Park. Noon, Saturday, Sept. 17. Free. Dacula Park. 205 Dacula Road, Dacula. 678-277-0850. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.
You'll feel like a kid again this weekend at the Worldwide Day of Play happening at Dacula Park. This national event by Nickelodeon hits Dacula on Saturday with lawn games, including cornhole, popcorn and tons of fun for all ages.
Suwanee Fest. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18. Free. Town Center Park. 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. 770-945-8996. www.suwaneefest.com.
Celebrate the town of Suwanee by coming to Suwanee Fest on Sept. 17 and 18. You and your family can take part in the annual parade, run in the Suwanee Fest Classic 5K or 10K, see live performances and music and enjoy delicious food at this two-day event that's free to the public.
JapanFest Atlanta. 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18. Tickets start at $10, free for children under 6. Infinite Energy Forum. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy , Duluth. 770-626-2464.www.japanfest.org.
Plan to make a pit stop this weekend at JapanFest, a cultural festival that will surround you with Japanese tradition and culture. Witness a tea ceremony, view beautiful kimonos, purchase your own bonsai tree, enjoy Japanese food and watch live performances.
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Old Fashioned Picnic. 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Free. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-623-3600. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.
Nothing beats a good old-fashioned picnic surrounded by family, friends and food. This community-centered event includes a pie eating contest, music, kids activities, lawn games and a cake walk.
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