Featuring letters to Santa, winter wonderland, special book readings, holiday movie night, and much more! November 28th thru December 7th.
Thursday, November 28th
Gwinnett County 37th Annual Lighting of the Great Tree
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. Pre-registration is not required. Plus kids' activities, s'mores, live entertainment, gingerbread contest, and more! Learn more on Gwinnett County's website.
- Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Lawn
- 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Festival of Trees
- Lawrenceville Arts Center
- 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Friday, November 29th
Reimagine Black Friday
Shop small this Black Friday with deals and discounts throughout Downtown Lawrenceville shops and restaurants!
- Downtown Lawrenceville
- All Day - Hours vary by business
Festival of Trees
- Lawrenceville Arts Center
- 11 am - 10 pm
Saturday, November 30th
Mrs. Claus's Mailbox
Send your letters to Santa straight to the North Pole with Mrs. Claus’s Mailbox at T & T Plants!
- T & T Plants and Things
- 12 pm - 5 pm
Shop Small, Y'all
Lift up local businesses this Small Business Saturday by shopping and dining in The DTL.
- Downtown Lawrenceville
- All Day - Hours vary by business
Festival of Trees
- Lawrenceville Arts Center
- 12 pm - 10 pm
Sunday, December 1st
Winter Wonderland
Step into a winter wonderland at Crogan Plaza, complete with snow-covered grounds and DJ Cozy Shawn!
- Crogan Plaza
- Crogan Plaza is the greenspace between the Lawrenceville Arts Center and Crogan Street
- 2 pm - 6 pm
Festival of Trees
- Lawrenceville Arts Center
- 2 pm - 5 pm
Monday, December 2nd
Festival of Trees
Experience the Festival of Trees brought to you by Aurora Theatre at the Lawrenceville Arts Center, where local businesses decorate stunning holiday trees, and visitors can vote for their favorite by donating nonperishable groceries, new toys, or pet supplies beneath the trees! Visit the Aurora Theatre's website for more information.
- Lawrenceville Arts Center Lobby
Salvation Army Angel Tree
- Lawrenceville City Hall
- 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday, December 3rd
Booksh-elves
Head to Liberty Books as they bring How the Grinch Stole Christmas to life with a reading for all ages and a guest appearance of everyone's favorite grumpy friend! Plus, a special reading by Mayor David Still at 5:45 pm.
- Liberty Books
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Festival of Trees
- Lawrenceville Arts Center
- 11 am - 5 pm
Salvation Army Angel Tree
- Lawrenceville City Hall
- 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday, December 4th
Carols in the DTL
Celebrate the season as carolers from Jesus Power Assembly of God Church alongside other schools and churches fill Crogan Plaza and the square with festive songs.
- Crogan Plaza
- Crogan Plaza is the greenspace between the Lawrenceville Arts Center and Crogan Street
- 6 pm - 8 pm
Festival of Trees
- Lawrenceville Arts Center
- 10 am - 10 pm
Salvation Army Angel Tree
- Lawrenceville City Hall
- 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday, December 5th
It's a Wrap
Bring your holiday gifts to Cosmo's on Crogan, where Beyond the Ribbon will host gift-wrapping supplies in exchange for donated goods.
- Cosmo's on Crogan
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Festival of Trees
- Lawrenceville Arts Center
- 11 am - 10 pm
Salvation Army Angel Tree
- Lawrenceville City Hall
- 8 am - 5 pm
Friday, December 6th
Santaverse Story Party with The Elf on the Shelf and Friends
Step into holiday magic at the Lawrenceville Lawn with festive vendors, marshmallow roasting, holiday art activities, and a screening of Elf Pets: A Fox Cub’s Christmas Tale - plus a special reading by Elf on the Shelf creator Chanda Bell! Plus, sing along to Mickey’s Christmas Sing-Along and cozy up to watch Elf starring Will Ferrell.
- Lawrenceville Lawn
- 5 pm - 8 pm
Festival of Trees
- Lawrenceville Arts Center
- 11 am - 10 pm
Salvation Army Angel Tree
- Lawrenceville City Hall
- 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday, December 7th
The Man in Red
Enjoy a cozy morning with coffee and photos with Santa, perfect for making holiday memories!
- Break Coffee Roasters
- 10 am - 12 pm
Noche de Velas
At Noche de Velas, we invite you to share with your family, friends, and our Hispanic community this holiday tradition, Colombian style – with food, music, and a candle in the evening! Bring your candle, an unwrapped gift, or non-perishable food items to donate for our Festival of Trees and celebrate this Christmas tradition with Hermanos Calero!
Te invitamos a compartir con tu familia, amigos y nuestra comunidad hispana esta tradición navideña, al estilo colombiano, ¡con comida, música y una vela por la noche! ¡Traiga su vela, un regalo sin envolver o alimentos no perecederos para donar para nuestro Festival de los Árboles y celebre esta tradición navideña con Danzas Genéricas & Hermanos Calero!
- Lawrenceville Arts Center Courtyard and Crogan Plaza
- 6 pm - 9 pm
Festival of Trees
- Lawrenceville Arts Center
- 12 pm - 9 pm
Festival of Trees
November 28 thru December 7th
Experience the Festival of Trees brought to you by Aurora Theatre at the Lawrenceville Arts Center, where local businesses decorate stunning holiday trees, and visitors can vote for their favorite by donating nonperishable groceries, new toys, or pet supplies beneath the trees! Visit the Aurora Theatre's website for more information.
Salvation Army Angel Tree
December 2nd thru 6th
Give back this holiday with gifts for a special angel. Select an angel from the tree at City Hall and return purchased items to the Salvation Army to be delivered by Christmas.