Whether your ideal October includes watching professional race cars speed around a track or going a little slower on the hay-ride at a corn maze, Gwinett has the event for you. Check out some of these activities for a spectacular fall.
Braselton
18th Annual Petit Le Mans Race | Oct. 1-3, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Road Atlanta - 5300 Winder HighwayBraselton, Georgia 30517
The Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda (French for little Le Mans) is a sports car endurance race held annually at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, USA. It uses the rules established for the 24 hours of Le Mans by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), which are slightly modified if necessary, mainly to allow additional cars to compete.
TICKETS: prices vary and may be purchased online or at 770.967.6143. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate on race weekends. Kids 12 and under are FREE at all events when accompanied by an adult. www.roadatlanta.com
Buford
Buford Corn Maze |Oct. 1-31, hours of operation vary
Buford Corn Maze - 4470 Bennett Road, Buford, GA 30519
Located on Friendship Road in south Hall County, the Buford Corn Maze is a seasonal attraction with activities for the whole family. The Buford Corn Maze features a five acre corn maze, hayrides, Haunted Forest, along with a corn box play area, face painting, pony rides, bounce house and farm animals. Walk through the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin for your Halloween jack o'lantern!
TICKETS: $15 for the maze, $15 for the Haunted Forest, or $24 for both. They can be purchased online or at 678.835.7198. www.bufordcornmaze.com.
Creature of the Night Festival | Oct. 16, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Environmental & Heritage Center - 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford, GA 30519
As the leaves begin to fall and the crisp, cool air of autumn takes its hold on Georgia, the woods come alive at night! Experience the wonders of nocturnal animals and their amazing adaptations to nature. Activities include live animal presentations, a firefly mini-trek, touchable skins and skulls, food trucks, games, crafts and puppet theater.
TICKETS: $8 and can be purchased online. More details here.
Duluth
Cinderella | Oct. 3-4, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Infinite Energy Center - 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30097
Gwinnett Ballet Theatre celebrates living "happily ever after" by presenting its beautiful production of everyone's favorite fairy tale, Cinderella.
TICKETS: $6-$8 are are available online.
Eddie Owen Presents: The Quebe Sisters Band | Oct. 15, 8 p.m.
Red Clay Music Foundry - 3116 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096
When Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe (pronounced Kway-bee) raise their fiddles and play, audiences marvel. When the girls sing their three-part harmony, audiences are blown away. The Quebe's unique brand of music has taken the Americana music scene by storm. They perform a refreshing blend of swing, vintage country, bluegrass, jazz & swing standards, and Texas style fiddling.
TICKETS: $20-$25 and are available online or at www.eddieowenpresents.com.
Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville Haunted Cemetery Tour | Oct.6 & 7, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.
Aurora Theatre, 128 East Pike Street, Lawrenceville, Ga 30045
Hear chilling tales, told in the most frightening place you can imagine, by a master storyteller. Scattered throughout the evening will be stories about the occupants of the Historic Lawrenceville Cemetery: the town's earliest settlers and founders. Must be at least 13 years old. Please bring a flashlight and wear closed-toe comfortable walking shoes (no sandals).
TICKETS: Adult: $11.32 Children (under 12): $8.49 More details here: scarystroll.com/cemetery-tour
Divorciadas, Evangélicas y Vegetarianas (Divorcées, Evangelists and Vegetarians) | Oct. 1 - 18, showtimes vary
Aurora Theatre - 128 East Pike Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Divorcees, Evangelists, and Vegetarians delivers the joys and especially the frustrations of single women with a frank, over-the-top honesty that will make audiences squirm with delight. Follow the antics of divorcee Beatriz, who is at her wits' end, Gloria a pushy vegetarian with tons of personal baggage, and the evangelical Meche, a menopausal widow. These friends will help each other through personal crisis... if they can keep from killing each other first. In Spanish with English Supertitles
TICKETS: $20-$30 and are available online or at 678.226.6222. www.auroratheatre.com
Spook n' Splash | Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bethesda Park & Aquatic Center - 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Have a splish, splashing, spooktacular time! Kick off the event with a costume contest from 11:00 a.m. to noon; costumes must be registered upon arrival for contest entry. After the costume contest, enjoy crafts, photos, candy, and swimming. Ages 0-11 (includes one free adult admission); must pre-register by 10/19.
TICKETS: $8 and are available online or at 678.277.0880.
Norcross
Netherworld Haunted House | Opens Oct. 2, hours vary
NETHERWORLD Haunted House, Atlanta's Ultimate Haunted House, is not only one of the scariest haunted houses in Georgia and the Southeast, but one of the Top Haunted Houses in the Nation. Recommended for adults and teens. However, younger children may attend.
TICKETS: Prices vary depending on the night of the week and the number of haunts you visit. Learn more on the Netherworld website.
First Friday Concert Series: DeJaBlue Grass Band | Oct. 2, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center -10 College St., Norcross, GA 30071
Start your weekend right with concerts in Norcross on the first Friday of every month! These concerts are FREE with tables that are draped and ready for you to enjoy food and beverages while you enjoy music in a club-like atmosphere, "bringing the outdoor concerts inside during the colder months."
FREE: Reserve your Seat by calling 678.421.2049.
Sugar Hill
Sugar Rush | Oct. 17, 5k at 8 a.m. , Event from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Downtown Sugar Hill - 5039 W Broad ST, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Sugar Hill's largest and SWEETEST event of the year! Bring the whole family out for carnival rides, an outdoor market, art show, car show, food trucks, ice cream, a 5k, and live music and performances all day. Finish the night off with a free concert featuring Georgia native, Travis Tritt!
FREE: www.facebook.com/events/513405548816588/
For fun things to do in Atlanta this Fall, check out this list.
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