Bring a little joy into your weekend, Gwinnett County, with all the holiday events taking place around town. Check these out:
Elf on the Shelf Dinner. 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. $15 per person. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse. 185 West Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-822-5450. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.
If you love Elf on the Shelf, you'll love hanging out with the largest elf of all this Friday - Santa Claus. It all takes place at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, and will include a keepsake photograph, cookie decorating, dinner and crafts.
Lift Up Atlanta's 2016 Christmas Extravaganza. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Free with donation. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 678-245-4622. www.liftupatlanta.org.
Lift Up Atlanta will host their annual Christmas Extravaganza this Saturday to help benefit low-income and homeless families across the metro area. Bring a donation of a Christmas toy for a deserving child for free admission to this event, which will feature live music and entertainment, a visit from Santa Claus, shopping, family-friendly activities and more.
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa. 10 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Dec. 17. Free. Red Clay Music Foundry. 3116 Main St., Duluth. 678-892-6373. www.duluthga.net.
Nothing says Christmas like hot chocolate and a visit from the Big Guy. At the Cookies and Cocoa with Santa event taking place this Saturday at the Red Clay Music Foundry, children can spend a little time visiting with Santa, take part in fun crafts and enjoy delicious holiday cookies.
Rockin' with Santa Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. $30 to $55 per racer, free to watch. Lenora Par. 4515 Lenora Church Road SW, Snellville. dm85247@gmail.com. www.deborahmontgomeryracing.com.
Burn off a few calories before the holiday feasting begins by running (or walking) in the Rockin' with Santa Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. This paved course winds throughout the beautiful Lenora Park in Snellville, and all finishers will receive a spinner medal.
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