Together with Jim from HSG.
Hey neighbor!
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year and Gwinnett is showing up BIG!
Costume contests, a family fun run, a Halloween magic show, and the final weekend of Duluth Live. Plus a brand new coffee pick and two downtown Duluth spots for dinner!
Before we get into it.
These past 10 months of building GwinnettBest have been an incredible journey. Getting to be a trusted, helpful neighbor to everyone who's joined this list means so much to me.
Last week, I ran into Ricardo at Collins Hill Park. He stopped me to say he subscribes, thanked me for the newsletter, and told me how helpful it's been. He's looking forward to the next Dinner Club, too!
Ricardo, thank you. Moments like that remind me why I do this.
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— Gus
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The Big One
Mr. Shorty's Boo Bash — Duluth
Friday, Oct 30 | 6–9 PM | Shorty Howell Park, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth | FREE
Games, treats, music, and a costume contest! Bring the whole crew in costume and kick off Halloween weekend the right way. This one is definitely a family favorite!
🏷️ Great for: Family Outings | Free
🍽️ Dinner Club Update
Thank you to everyone who voted on where Dinner Club goes next! We are announcing the results next week. Stay tuned!
QUICK HITS
Your Halloween weekend, day by day!
📅 Friday, Oct 30
Día de los Muertos Festival — Norcross. 5–9 PM at Thrasher Park. Music, food, and so much color!
Duluth Live — Final Weekend! 6–9 PM in Parsons Alley, Friday and Saturday. Live music to close out the season!
📅 Saturday, Oct 31 — Halloween!
Trek & Treat Fest + 5K — Suwanee. 9 AM–1 PM at George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Hwy. The festival is FREE! The 5K is $15 for ages 15 and under, $25 for 16 and up, and registration is required.
The Halloween Magic Show — Lawrenceville. 11:30 AM at the Lawrenceville Arts Center. Tickets are $7! Mind-boggling magic plus Halloween fun for the whole family.
Monsters and Movie on Main — Lilburn. 4–8 PM. Costumes, treats, and a movie on Main Street!
📅 Sunday, Nov 1
Duluth Farmers & Artisan Market. 2–5 PM on the Town Green. Local makers, fresh produce, and a slow Sunday stroll!
📅 Tuesday, Nov 3
Science Exploration LIVE! — Lawrenceville. 10 AM at the Lawrenceville Arts Center. Hands-on science with Noreen the Science Queen! Tickets are $7.
Where to Eat (Local Only!)
Downtown Duluth is ready for you!
🍺 Good Word Brewing & Public House
3085 Main St, Duluth
Southern and Latin plates. Open late on Friday and Saturday!
🍜 Sweet Octopus
3559 W Lawrenceville St, Ste 600, Duluth
Poke and ramen right in the heart of downtown!
GUS' COFFEE SPOT HIGHLIGHT
One local spot worth the stop this week…
🧋 Cuckoo's Cafe — Snellville
1987 Scenic Hwy N, Suite 101, Snellville
Bubble tea, espresso drinks, and Asian comfort food all under one roof! Every drink is shaken to order, and the seats stay open late. Bring a friend, grab a boba or an iced latte, and settle in. You can even order ahead online. Definitely worth the stop!
⏰ Clocks Fall Back This Sunday!
Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, Nov 1 at 2 AM. Set your clocks back one hour Saturday night and enjoy that extra hour of sleep! You definitely earned it after Halloween!
FROM OUR PARTNERS
Jim Stern and I teamed up for something fun! A brand new walkthrough plus a Q&A where we answer the most frequently asked questions.
New video on our YouTube channel!
UNTIL NEXT TIME
Thank you for being part of this community! Every week I am reminded how lucky we are to live here.
Wave at your neighbors this weekend. Hand out the good candy. Walk a few extra blocks with your kids, and soak it all in!
Gwinnett is better because you are in it. Have an incredible Halloween!
— Gus
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