Gwinnett County offers you a month full of fun, food and flowers this spring. Get out and enjoy the warmer weather with these amazing Gwinnett County events happening in April.
Suwanee
Spring Into Color 5K Dash. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 23. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee, Ga. 30024. 706-632-0100. www.springintocolor5kdash.com.
Put your running shoes on and get ready to race through a colorful spring at the third annual Spring Into Color 5K Dash in Suwanee. This isn't your typical road race. Prepare to become a running rainbow as explosions of color happen all around you while crossing the finish line. Proceeds support the Georgia Green Industry Association.
Norcross
Atlanta Persian Weddings Showcase. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 24. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Persian Cultural Center of Atlanta Kanoon, 3146 Reps Miller Road NW, Norcross, Ga. 30071. 770-695-7526. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.
Planning a Persian wedding? Experience stunning Persian wedding gowns in the fashion show, win prizes, sample delicious food and speak with wedding experts at the not-to-miss event.
Duluth
Coffee and Canvas for Adults. 10:30 a.m. to noon April 27. $24 per person. Eye Candy Art Studio, 3127 Main St., Duluth, Ga. 30096. 678-714-5683. www.eyecandyartstudio.net.
Creating a work of art while enjoying a cup of joe -- what's not to love! Eye Candy Art Studio in downtown Duluth hosts a grown-up only art class where you can make a personal masterpiece with top-notch instruction, wonderful conversation and best of all, coffee! Registration includes your supplies and instruction, so just make sure to stop by Espresso Theory, the local coffee shop, for a fresh brew to bring to class.
Stone Mountain
FODAC Run, Walk 'N' Roll. Day-of registration begins at 7:30 a.m., competitive run begins 8 a.m., walk/roll begins at 9 a.m. April 30. $25 per adult to register, $50 to register with T-shirt and park pass, kids 5 and younger free. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, Ga. 30083. 800-401-2407. www.stonemountainpark.com.
Come on out for a day of exercise and fun to support the Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) on April 30 at Stone Mountain Park. This stroller and wheelchair-friendly event also includes door prizes, a continental breakfast, music and even clowns! Choose the 5.2-mile race beginning at 8 a.m. if you want to run competitively, or wait until 9 a.m. for the 2-mile walk/roll if you're looking for a shorter track.
Do you home school in the Atlanta area? Check out these spring home school field trips around Atlanta.
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