Get into the holiday spirit, reserve your spot today! Join us for a festive day out as we visit the Georgia Festival of Trees, a beloved holiday tradition perfect for all ages. Stroll through a magical forest of beautifully decorated Christmas trees while enjoying live music, local entertainment, boutique gift shopping, and more. Find more information here: HOME - GA Festival of Trees

After, we'll head to Cracker Barrel for a homestyle lunch and some extra time to connect with friends.

Please bring money for lunch at Cracker Barrel and shopping. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Bus pick-up:

8:45am from George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Highway in Suwanee

9:30am from Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville

Ages: 50 and up

Fee: $28.00 Gwinnett Resident and $48.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident

Trees do so much more than just stand tall—they shape our landscapes, clean our air, and support life in ways we don’t always notice. In this webinar, we’ll dive into how trees improve our communities, from cooling city streets to providing homes for wildlife. You’ll learn about the hidden benefits trees bring to our health, soil, and stormwater systems, plus practical ways to incorporate them into yards and public spaces. Whether you’re looking to plant a shade tree, boost biodiversity, or just appreciate the quiet power of trees, special guest Lea Clark, Community Forester with Georgia Forestry Commission will leave you with a new appreciation for the forests, backyards, and parks around you.  

Sessions are designed to build professional skills, personal growth and sense of community for adults with IDD. This hands-on program combines vocational training and life-enriching activities with inclusion at its forefront. From cooking and creative arts to wellness, and vocational skills, participants will explore new strengths while enjoying a safe and supportive environment. One session each month highlights practical job skills, while the other focuses on life-enrichment and creative expression—making every meeting a chance to learn, grow, and connect with friends. We can’t wait to see you there!

Session Structure: Welcome & Check-In (10 min) ● Simple introductions, feelings check (“thumbs up, middle, down”), review of last session as programming goes on. Main Activity (60 mins) ● assisted, adapted, step-by-step with visual cues. Break & Social Time (10 min - may be in the middle of the activity) ● Snack, stretch, restroom, and light clean-up. Reflection & Wrap-Up (10 min) ● Share one thing learned, preview next session.

All Ages

Fee: $12.00 Gwinnett Resident

Show off your sweet creations in the Gingerbread House Contest! Voting and winner will be announced on Thanksgiving night, November 27, at the Lighting of the Tree at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse.

Registration required by November 21 to enter.

Prizes will be awarded in three categories:
Individuals, Ages 5 – 12 and 13 – up and Groups

All content must be edible except the base.
Max size is 24" x 24" and cannot weigh over 20 pounds.

Gingerbread Houses must be onsite Monday November 24 or Tuesday, November 25 between 10:00am and 4:00pm.
The Gingerbread Houses will be on display through December 2, and must be picked up by 4:00pm.

For more information email GwinnettHistoricRentals@GwinnettCounty.com or call us.

Ages: 5 and up

Free

The tradition continues as the Great Tree is lit on the lawn of the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse on Thanksgiving evening. Santa will light the tree and then will receive visitors in his living room inside the Courthouse. Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours of the beautifully decorated Courthouse. Plus kids' activities, s'mores, live entertainment, gingerbread contest, and more!

Vendors wanted, contact us today!

All Ages

Free

A safe and healthy space for Spanish speaking individuals with disabilities and their caregivers to make new positive connections, participate in workshops and learn about resources to make everyday life more positive.

Un espacio seguro y saludable para que las personas hablahispanas con discapacidades y sus cuidadores puedan establecer nuevas conexiones positivas, participar en talleres y aprender sobre recursos para hacer la vida cotidiana más positiva.

All Ages

Free