Breakfast with Santa: 4 ways to have the best weekend in Gwinnett

Keri Karim of Duluth holds her 6-month-old son Reza Khoja while he touches one of exhibits at Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth on Saturday, December 14, 2013.

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Keri Karim of Duluth holds her 6-month-old son Reza Khoja while he touches one of exhibits at Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth on Saturday, December 14, 2013.

Holiday happiness is yours, Gwinnett County, because you'll find fun and festive activities all around town this weekend. Check out these events:

Shop 'Til You Drop for the Holidays. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. Free. Phoenix Chiropractic. 6050 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 420, Peachtree Corners. 770-744-5810. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.

If you're not sure what to get those hard-to-shop-for relatives, try picking up a few unique treasures at the Shop 'Til You Drop for the Holidays event happening this Friday in Peachtree Corners. You'll find a wide range of gifts to suite any taste, including jewelry, clothing, handbags and more. Along with shopping, you'll also enjoy mini massages, demonstrations, prizes, food and more.

North Atlanta Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. 10 a.m. Friday through Sunday, Dec. 9 through 11. $5 per adult, free for children ages 16 and under with paid adult. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 478-832-1755. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.

Give your loved ones gifts they won't forget by shopping from the vendors at the North Atlanta Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show taking place all weekend long at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. From gem stones to prehistoric fossils, you'll find just the right gift for your special rock hunter.

Dave and Buster's Sugarloaf Breakfast with Santa. 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Ticket prices vary. Dave and Buster's - Sugarloaf. 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 678-847-5400. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.

Don't just have breakfast with Santa, go bowling with him while you're at it. Dave and Buster's in Sugarloaf will host Breakfast and Bowling with Santa this Saturday, which will feature a delicious meal along with games, simulators, bowling and more.

Festival of Trees. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Southeastern Railway Museum. 3595 Peachtree Road, Duluth. 770-623-3600. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.

The Festival of Trees is in its second year at the Southeastern Railway Museum combining community support into a Christmas wonderland. The event will include more than 25 community sponsored & decorated trees throughout the museum.