Things to do in Duluth
Things to do in Duluth, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Duluth's Gas South Arena to host 2027 American Cup
Olympic-level gymnastics comes to Duluth on Saturday, March 6, 2027: national teams from 8 countries at Gas South Arena. Tickets on sale now from $30.
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Things to do
Things to do in Duluth this month: October 2026
Duluth into December: trunk-or-treat Oct. 25, Mighty Fine beer fest Nov. 7, Gwinnett Glows tree lighting Nov. 21, turkey trot Nov. 26, Deck the Hall Dec. 5.
Farmers market
Duluth farmers markets
The Duluth Farmers and Artisan Market runs first and third Sundays, 2 to 5 p.m. on the Town Green; next Oct. 18, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15. Nearby markets too.
Trails
Parks and trails in Duluth
Duluth's city and county parks: Rogers Bridge and the river, Bunten Road, Shorty Howell, McDaniel Farm, two dog parks and the trails. Parks office: 770-814-6981.
Fourth of July
Duluth Fourth of July 2026: laser show and fireworks rules
Duluth marked July 4, 2026, with the Star-Spangled Laser Show on the Town Green, not fireworks. What happened, what to expect in 2027 and Georgia fireworks rules.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Duluth 2026
Duluth has set no official trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. One trunk-or-treat is left: Spectrum's sensory-friendly event Oct. 25, 4 to 8 p.m.
Spring break
Spring break in Duluth 2027: school dates and things to do
Gwinnett County Public Schools' spring break is April 5-9, 2027. What is open in Duluth that week: museum, library, indoor pools, parks and downtown.
Christmas
Duluth tree lighting Nov. 21, Deck the Hall Dec. 5, 2026
Duluth's free Gwinnett Glows tree lighting is Saturday, Nov. 21, 5 to 8 p.m. at Gas South District; Deck the Hall is Dec. 5 downtown. No Christmas parade.
Fall festivals
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches near Duluth 2026
Last week of fall fun near Duluth: Randy's Pumpkin Patch in Lawrenceville through Nov. 1, the Buford Corn Maze and the Sunday farmers market Nov. 1.
Halloween
Halloween events in Duluth 2026
Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, in Duluth: a sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat Oct. 25, library costume storytime Oct. 31, pumpkin patch through Nov. 1.
Christmas
Holiday lights and Christmas events in Duluth 2026
Christmas 2026 in Duluth: Festival of 100 Trees from Nov. 19, Gwinnett Glows tree lighting Nov. 21, Deck the Hall Dec. 5, holiday concerts and closings.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Duluth: dog parks, trails, events and leash rules
Dog-friendly Duluth, Georgia: the Chattapoochee Dog Park at Rogers Bridge, McDaniel Farm's dog area, leashed trails, Dogtoberfest and Gwinnett's leash law.
Trails
Duluth walking and biking trails: loops, distances and parking
Walking and biking trails in Duluth, Georgia: Rogers Bridge to Johns Creek, Shorty Howell's 1.25-mile loop, McDaniel Farm's 3 miles, Bunten Road and bikeways.
Downtown Duluth
Downtown Duluth, Georgia: Town Green, Parsons Alley, events
Downtown Duluth, Georgia: Howl on the Green Oct. 23, Deck the Hall Dec. 5, the Town Green, Parsons Alley restaurants, the to-go drink zone and free parking.
Free things to do
Free things to do in Duluth: parks, the fountain, events and more
Free things to do in Duluth, Georgia: Rogers Bridge, the Town Green fountain, free city festivals, library story times, the Calaboose and public art downtown.
Howl on the Green
Howl on the Green in Duluth: 2026 recap, 2027 date to come
Howl on the Green, Duluth's free Halloween night downtown, ran Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. What it offered, parking and when the city posts the 2027 date.
Spring Arts Festival
Duluth Spring Arts Festival: 2027 dates, hours and parking
The Duluth Spring Arts Festival returns May 15-16, 2027, on the Town Green: about 86 artists, live music and food trucks. Hours, parking and what to know.
Duluth Fall Festival
Duluth Fall Festival: dates, parade, shuttles and parking
The Duluth Fall Festival is the last weekend of September: free, 375-plus booths and Gwinnett's largest parade. 2026 was Sept. 26-27; 2027 dates to come.
