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Week of 23 October, 2025
Thursday - 10/23
 Absentee Voting Application Period Special Primary Election
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/elections/faqs#a...
Contact  Absentee Voting Application Period

 Advance Voting Special Primary Election
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/elections/absent...

10:00 AMFall Adventure Club: Busy Bats
https://bit.ly/FallAdventureClub
Contact  Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
770.904.3500

Join us at Fall Adventure Club and learn about fall in the forest through interactive, engaging, and fun activities!  This week's theme is busy bats.

Programming runs from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. For more information call 770.904.3500.

Ages: 2-5

Free



11:00 AMFall Adventure Club: Busy Bats
https://bit.ly/FallAdventureClub
Contact  Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
770.904.3500

Join us at Fall Adventure Club and learn about fall in the forest through interactive, engaging, and fun activities!  This week's theme is busy bats.

Programming runs from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. For more information call 770.904.3500.

Ages: 2-5

Free



1:00 PMHalloween Trick or Trivia
https://bit.ly/HalloweenTrickorTrivia
Contact  Bogan Park Community Recreation Center
678.277.0850

Wear your Halloween Costumes and enjoy an afternoon of spooky trivia. Bring your favorite fall treat to share with your friends. Refreshments will be provided. Prizes to the trivia winner. 
Ages: 50 and up
Fee: $5.00 Gwinnett Resident


1:30 PMEntrepreneur Center Tour
https://gec1.wildapricot.org/tours
Contact  Greg Goebel
GEC@gwinnettcounty.com


Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center


If you are interested in learning more about what the Center will offer, a great first step is a visit. To accommodate that we are pleased to offer Staff-guided scheduled tours.

The Staff-guided Tour will walk you through in small groups, escorted by a Center staff member. 

This one-hour tour offers direct insight into the benefits, purpose and mission of the Center as well as an opportunity for questions and answers.

For more information about the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center, please visit www.GwinnettEntrepreneurCenter.com 

 



6:00 PMHomegrown Mushrooms (In the Garden 10/23)
https://bit.ly/OnlineLearningInGwinnett
Contact  UGA Extension Gwinnett
678.377.4010

Growing your own mushrooms is a rewarding way to produce fresh, nutrient-rich fungi while exploring sustainable gardening techniques. Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will introduce you to the basics of mushroom cultivation, including selecting the right species, growing medium, and environmental conditions for success. Learn about low-maintenance methods, such as growing mushrooms in containers or using logs and straw, as well as tips for harvesting and troubleshooting common issues. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced mushroom farmer, this session will provide practical steps to cultivate delicious mushrooms in your own space!

All Ages
Free


Friday - 10/24
 Absentee Voting Application Period Special Primary Election
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/elections/faqs#a...
Contact  Absentee Voting Application Period

 Advance Voting Special Primary Election
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/elections/absent...

11:00 AMTechnology 101
https://bit.ly/Technology101BEP
Contact  Bethesda Park Senior Center
678.277.0179
FacilityBethesda Park Senior Center


Ages: 50 and up
Free


6:30 PMSplash & Sweet Trunk-or-Treat
https://bit.ly/SplashAndSweetTrunkOrTreat
Contact  Bethesda Park Aquatic Center
678.277.0880
FacilityBethesda Park Senior Center


Splash & Sweet Trunk-or-Treat

Friday, October 24, 2025

6:30 PM–9:00 PM

Bethesda Park Aquatic Center

$13 per car (max 6 people)

Pre-Registration required by 10/22

 

Grab your costumes, your creativity, and your spooky spirit for a night of thrills, treats, and splashes!

 

Trunk-or-Treat

Park in your pre-registered spot and deck out your trunk in its Halloween best (participants provide their own decorations – keep it family friendly!). After setting up, it’s time to hand out candy to fellow ghouls and goblins — we’ll provide the candy so everyone can join the fun! Wander the lot, admire the other amazing creations, and cast your vote for the top trunks. Prizes for the winners!

 

Spooky Swim & Refreshments

When the votes are in, head inside for a family-friendly dip in the pool — costumes off, swimsuits on — and enjoy light refreshments to end the night.

 

This is an all-ages event, so keep it fun and family-friendly. Costumes encouraged!

 

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited — snag your spot before they vanish into the night!

 

Event Timeline:

6:30–6:50 PM – Arrival & Check-In

6:50–7:15 PM – Trunk Decorating & Setup

7:15–7:45 PM – Trunk-or-Treat & Voting (30 minutes is plenty for 20 cars)

7:45–8:00 PM – Voting Wrap-Up & Winner Announcements, Clean-up Outside

8:00–9:00 PM – Spooky Swim & Light Refreshments

All Ages

Fee: $13.00 Gwinnett Resident and $20.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident



Saturday - 10/25
 Advance Voting Special Primary Election
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/elections/absent...

 Trick or Treatment Fall Festival
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/water/getinvolve...


Join Gwinnett Water Resources at the Yellow River Trick or Treatment Fall Festival each October. Take a tour of the award-winning facility and interact with vendors to learn about services provided to the community. There will be games, crafts, free food, and fun for the whole family!


9:30 AMGwinnett Chess Club
https://bit.ly/GwinnettChessClub
Contact  Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center
678.277.0920
FacilityPinckneyville Park


Free! Meets every other Saturday. No experience necessary, all skill levels welcome! Call 678.277.0920 for more information. 
All Ages
Free


10:00 AMAtlanta Hobby Robotics Club
https://bit.ly/AtlantaHobbyRoboticsClub
Contact  Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center
678.277.0920
FacilityPinckneyville Park


Free! Come and share your robotics ideas. All experience levels welcome! Meets the third Saturday of each month. 
All Ages
Free



 Halloween Fest
https://bit.ly/HalloweenFestBOP
Contact  Bogan Park Community Recreation Center
678.277.0850
FacilityBogan Park


Dress up and enjoy our annual Halloween Festival! We will have moon bounces, lawn games, music, entertainment, food trucks and FREE CANDY at our trick-or-treat trail. 
All Ages
Free


 Atlanta Gourd Patch
https://bit.ly/AtlantaGourdPatch
Contact  Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center
678.277.0920
FacilityPinckneyville Park


Free! Apply your creative talents to natural gourds. Contact KMR01@aol.com for more information and supply list. Meets second Saturday of each month.  Call 678.277.0920 for more information. 
Ages: 18 and up
Free


 Saturday Tours McDaniel Farm Park
https://bit.ly/WalkingToursGC
Contact  McDaniel Farm Park
770.822.5450
FacilityMcDaniel Farm Park


Free tours offered every Saturday of the month. This is a drop-in event – no registration required. Check in on the porch of the McDaniel Farmhouse for available tour times weather permitting.
All Ages
Free


10:30 AMSpooktacular Storytime
https://bit.ly/OutdoorExploreEvents
Contact  Ronald Reagan Park
678.277.0179
FacilityRonald Reagan Park


Dress up in your Halloween costume for a silly and spooky story time with Gwinnett County Library in the park. 

Weekend story times are a great opportunity for family bonding at the library over stories, songs, and activities. We incorporate the five Every Child Ready to Read early literacy practices of Singing, Talking, Reading, Writing, and Playing to children and caregivers in our story times so children can experience the joy of learning literacy skills in a fun, safe setting!


 

Registration is required!

All Ages

Free



12:00 PMSpooky Pumpkin Decorating
https://bit.ly/SpookyPumpkinDecorating
Contact  OneStop Centerville
678.277.0228

Get ready to be creative and decorate your very own mini pumpkin! You can use colorful paint, shiny stickers, and bright markers to make your pumpkin look silly, spooky, or super cool. This is a fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving and show off your artistic skills. Everyone can join — whether you’re little or big! Let’s make some awesome pumpkins together! Light refreshments will be served. An adult must attend.
All Ages
Fee: $2.00 Gwinnett Resident and $4.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident


1:00 PMSaturday Tours Freeman's Mill
https://bit.ly/WalkingToursGC
Contact  Freeman's Mill Park
770.904.3500

Free tours offered every 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month. This is a drop-in event – no registration required. Check in at the front door of Freeman's Mill for available tour times, weather permitting.
All Ages
Free


5:00 PMCANCELED: A Pop-tastic Party!
https://bit.ly/APoptasticParty
Contact  Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center
678.277.0890
FacilityRhodes Jordan Park


Show off your costumes at our pop-tastic party with pop music, popsicles, popcorn, bubble-popping fun from a DIY mix.
All Ages
Fee: $8.00 Gwinnett Resident and $16.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident


5:30 PMFamily Camp Out: A Night in Nature
https://bit.ly/ANightinNature-FamilyCampOut
Contact  Lenora Park
770.978.5271

All Ages
Fee: $15.00 Gwinnett Resident and $29.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident


6:00 PMFall Glow Festival
https://bit.ly/FallGlowLSP
Contact  Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center
678.277.0860
FacilityLucky Shoals Park


Come in your favorite costume and bring your bag for a fun night of trunk-or-treating, hayrides, and fun glow games! Family-friendly costumes only, please!
All Ages
Fee: $7.00 Gwinnett Resident


 Fall Glow Festival - Table Decoration Treat
https://bit.ly/FallGlowLSP
Contact  Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center
678.277.0860
FacilityLucky Shoals Park


Get ready for a spooktacular evening at our annual Trunk-or-Treat event! Join us for a fun-filled Halloween celebration where you can showcase your creativity and spread some festive cheer.

Participant Requirements:

  • Decorate your table with a Halloween, glow, or fall theme. Family-friendly decorations only, please!
  • Provide 200-300 pieces of candy for the trick-or-treaters.
All Ages
Free


 Mr. Shorty’s Boo Bash
https://bit.ly/MrShortysBooBash
Contact  Shorty Howell Park
678.277.0900
FacilityShorty Howell Park


Join us at the pavilion for a frightfully fun evening filled with games, costumes and spooky surprises!

Vendors wanted! For an application email ShortyHowellActivityBldg@GwinnettCounty.com.

All Ages

Free



Sunday - 10/26
 Advance Voting Special Primary Election
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/elections/absent...

 Family Camp Out: A Night in Nature
https://bit.ly/ANightinNature-FamilyCampOut
Contact  Lenora Park
770.978.5271

All Ages
Fee: $15.00 Gwinnett Resident and $29.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident


Monday - 10/27
 Advance Voting Special Primary Election
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/elections/absent...

2:00 PMBoard Game Day
https://bit.ly/BoardGameDayBP
Contact  Bethesda Park Senior Center
678.277.0179
FacilityBethesda Park Senior Center


Bring your friends for some fun and games!
Ages: 50 and up
Free


6:00 PMChess Club
https://bit.ly/ChessClubGwinnett
Contact  OneStop Centerville
678.277.0228

Whether you've never played chess before, or are looking for a new tournament of minds, all levels are welcome at this social chess club!
All Ages
Free


Tuesday - 10/28
 Advance Voting Special Primary Election
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/elections/absent...

10:00 AMTR Adventures
https://bit.ly/TRAdventures
Contact  Lilburn Activity Building
678.277.0875

Activities for Special Needs Adults!
All Ages
Fee: $10.00


10:30 AMTiny Trailblazers: Boo Bash
https://bit.ly/BOPTinyTrailblazers
Contact  Bogan Park Community Recreation Center
678.277.0850

Dress in your favorite costume and enjoy a morning of Halloween themed activities, craft & snack and refreshments provided. 
Ages: 3-5 
Fee: $6.00 Gwinnett Resident and $11.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident


11:00 AMLast Tuesday Book Club
https://bit.ly/LastTuesdayBookClub2024
Contact  Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center
678.277.0920
FacilityPinckneyville Park


Join in on all the reading fun! Meets the last Tuesday of each month.
All Ages
Free


12:00 PMNative Trees & Fall Colors (In the Garden 10/28)
https://bit.ly/OnlineLearningInGwinnett
Contact  UGA Extension Gwinnett
678.377.4010

Georgia’s native trees put on a breathtaking display of autumn color. Let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett help you explore the best native species for vibrant fall foliage, from the fiery reds of sourwood to the golden glow of hickories. Participants will learn about planting and care tips, soil preferences, and ecological benefits of these trees, ensuring their landscapes remain both stunning and sustainable. Whether you’re looking to enhance your garden or simply appreciate nature’s seasonal beauty, this session will provide inspiration and practical guidance for selecting low-maintenance, high-impact native trees. 

All Ages
Free


1:00 PMCookies & Canvases
https://bit.ly/CookiesAndCanvases
Contact  Bethesda Park Senior Center
678.277.0179
FacilityBethesda Park Senior Center


Get artsy in this instructor-led paint party with sweet treats and a masterpiece to take home! This class will be taught by Kathy Timmons. Please pre-register. 
Ages: 50 and up
Fee: $18.00 Gwinnett Resident and $35.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident


2:00 PMBethesda Bingo
https://bit.ly/BethesdaBingoBEP
Contact  Bethesda Park Senior Center
678.277.0179
FacilityBethesda Park Senior Center


It's Bingo time! Compete against your friends for fun prizes!
Ages: 50 and up
Free


3:00 PMFree Food Distribution
https://bit.ly/FoodSecurityResources
Contact  Best Friend Park
VolunteerGwinnett@GwinnettCounty.com
FacilityBest Friend Park


3:00pm until Supplies last
Free Food!
Fresh and shelf-stable foods. No identification required. Drive-thru, contactless distribution.


5:30 PMBoard of Commissioners' Executive Session
Contact  Maria Woods
770.822.7000
FacilityBoard of Commissioners Conference Room


Board of Commissioners' Executive Sessions may be held for the purposes of conducting business to discuss matters properly excluded from the Georgia Open Meetings Act.  The meetings are open to the public until they are called to order.  At that time, only board members and appropriate staff will be allowed to remain in the meetings.

Location:  Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA  30046



7:00 PMBoard of Commissioners' Public Hearing Meeting
Contact  Tina King
770.822.7000

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' Public Hearings are generally held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm but public hearings may be held at other times. Public hearings are held primarily to consider land-use issues (rezoning, special use permits, change in conditions, etc.). At the end of the Public Hearing meeting, time is allowed for comments from the audience. 

Location:  Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA  30046




Wednesday - 10/29
 Advance Voting Special Primary Election
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/elections/absent...

7:30 AMSmall Business Networking Continental Breakfast
https://gec1.wildapricot.org/event-5922771
Contact  Greg Goebel
GEC@gwinnettcounty.com

Presented by the GEC Small Business Collective

Attention Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs!

Are you ready to expand your network, uncover new leads, and forge powerful connections? The Small Business Collective invites you to a Complimentary Continental Networking Breakfast – a melting pot of ideas and enthusiasm!

This isn't just a breakfast; it's a gateway to endless opportunities:

Meet Like-Minded Individuals: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and business owners who share your drive and passion.

Discover New Leads: Every handshake could lead to new clients or customers you can reach out to. 

Forge Powerful Connections: Collaborate, learn, and grow with the community's business owners and entrepreneurs.

Whether you're a seasoned business veteran or just starting out, this event is the perfect platform to propel your business forward. Delicious confections, stimulating conversations, and a chance to make your mark in the business world – all in one morning!

  • Free, no membership required
  • Open to people from any sector
  • Coffee & water provided
Contact Greg Goebel at GEC@GwinnettCounty.com

Continental Breakfast provided by Mosier Reisom and Aquabella Luxury Pools. Thank you!



2:00 PMA Ghostly Affair
https://bit.ly/AGhostlyAffair
Contact  Bethesda Park
678.277.0179

Come in your spookiest attire for this hauntingly delightful celebration with ghoulishly good treats, spirited company, and a wicked good time. 

Ages: 50 and up

Fee: $6.00 Gwinnett Resident and $11.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident



6:00 PMOpen House – Jimmy Carter Boulevard Small Area Plan

Come share your thoughts about how to create a more walkable, safe, and connected community along Jimmy Carter Boulevard! On Wednesday, October 29 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, we’re presenting preliminary ideas for redevelopment, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced placemaking for the study area. Your voice matters — drop by the open house at The Nett Church to share your feedback on the future of this corridor. To learn more about the plan, visit GwinnettCounty.com/JimmyCarterPlan.

 The Nett Church is located at 5320 Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross.


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