Hold on to your galoshes because Gwinnett County has a few amazing springtime events this March that you won't want to miss. Get out your calendar and prepare to enjoy the warmer weather with a little Gwinnett-style fun and excitement this spring.
Lawrenceville
March Music Madness. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 12. Free. Historic Lawrenceville Square, West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville. www.news.lawrencevillega.org.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year by enjoying live music, sampling delicious local food, trying your hand at the climbing wall or buying unique treasures at some of the shops. Don't miss this Irish-themed event, but make sure to kiss the Blarney Stone before you leave.
Suwanee
2016 Run for the Rescues. Race begins at 8:30 a.m. March 26. Free for visitors, $15 registration for the Fun Run, $25 registration for the 5K. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. www.run4rescues.georgiaspca.org.
Help your animal friends while getting your race on this March in Suwanee. The Run for the Rescues will donate all proceeds to help the Georgia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which serves to protect animals from euthanization. All racers will get a "Run for the Rescues" T-shirt, and age-group winners will receive trophies and prizes.
Buford
Mall of Georgia Easter Egg Hunt. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. March 26. Free. The Village at Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive NE, Buford. www.simon.com.
Get ready for an Easter full of fun by bringing your kiddos to the Mall of Georgia for their annual Easter Egg Hunt this year. Children ages 10 and younger can hunt for treasure-filled eggs, but arrive early to start hunting because all the little hands will collect those eggs quickly.
Hook 'Em and Hold 'Em Casino Night. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. March 12. $100 per person. Tannery Row Ale House, 554 West Main St., Buford. www.laniereducationfoundation.org.
Put on your poker face and get ready to "Ante Up for Education" at the Hook 'Em and Hold 'Em Casino Night. Benefiting the Lanier Education Foundation, you can play casino-style games, such as roulette and Texas hold 'em, and take part in the silent auction. Ticket price includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, donation to the Lanier Education Foundation, drink ticket and playing chips.
Sugar Hill
City of Sugar Hill Easter Egg Hunt. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 19. Free. E.E. Robinson Park, 850 Level Creek Road, Sugar Hill. www.cityofsugarhill.com.
Join Sugar Hill this year for their 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Featuring an egg hunt for children up to age 9, a visit and pictures with the Easter Bunny, refreshments and inflatable rides -- your whole family will have a blast. Don't forget your basket!
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