Hey neighbor,
Can you believe it? We're officially in the final stretch — just one more sleep until Christmas Eve, and two until the big day.
If you're anything like me, the house is almost ready, the gifts are (mostly) wrapped, and you're looking for a few more moments to soak it all in with the people you love before the chaos of Christmas morning hits.
So I rounded up a few fresh ideas — things we haven't talked about yet — to help you make the most of the next 48 hours.
Let's do this.
🎬 WINTER BREAK BASH MOVIES — Eagle Theatre, Sugar Hill
The kids are out of school. The couch is calling. But here's something better.
Today (Dec 23): The Polar Express at 2pm & 6pm Christmas Eve (Dec 24): More holiday classics
📍 The Eagle Theatre, Downtown Sugar Hill 💵 $6 weeklong pass gets you every movie + free popcorn each visit
This is such a hidden gem. Small-town theater vibes, no crowds, and your kids will love it.
🎄 WALK-THROUGH LIGHTS — Christmas on Amberwood
Skip the car. Walk through a yard full of 130+ inflatables and thousands of lights.
This Lawrenceville family has been doing this for 17 years — and they collect donations for Daffy's Pet Soup Kitchen, a local nonprofit.
📍 371 Amberwood Drive, Lawrenceville 🕐 5pm – Midnight, through New Year's Day 💵 FREE (donations appreciated)
Bonus: The kids can actually walk through the display, not just drive by.
🐪 LIVE NATIVITY — Snellville Community Church (Christmas Eve)
This one's special.
On Christmas Eve, Snellville Community Church is hosting a FREE outdoor Live Nativity on their front lawn — complete with live animals, including a camel.
📍 2428 Main Street East, Snellville 🕐 6pm – 8pm, Christmas Eve (Dec 24) 💵 FREE
Bring the kids. Bring your camera. And take a moment to remember what it's all about.
🚗 VINYARD CHRISTMAS — Lawrenceville Light Show
Want another lights-to-music experience without leaving your car?
The Vinyard family has 13,000+ lights synced to Christmas music — just tune your radio and enjoy the show. And here's the coolest part: you can download an app and control the arches yourself.
📍 3690 Vinyard Way, Lawrenceville 🕐 Nightly through January 1 💵 FREE
☕ SLOW DOWN MOMENT
If you can sneak away for 20 minutes, grab a coffee and sit with it. No phone. No to-do list. Just breathe. This season goes fast — don't forget to actually enjoy it.
A little about me: I'm Gus — a Gwinnett County neighbor, content creator, and entrepreneur. I also work alongside Nick Vujicic (world-renowned speaker and author) helping build programs and podcasts that inspire people around the world. But honestly? My favorite thing is being a husband, a dad, and part of this community right here.
That's why I started Gwinnett Best — to help neighbors like you find the best of what's happening around us.
💬 YOUR TURN
I'd love to hear from you.
Hit reply and tell me: What's your family's favorite Christmas tradition?
Whether it's matching pajamas, a special breakfast, or watching the same movie every year — I want to know. I might even share a few favorites in a future email (with your permission, of course).
Merry Christmas Eve Eve, neighbor.
From my family to yours — I hope these next few days are full of peace, presence, and maybe a little magic.
— Gus, Creator & Your neighbor at Gwinnett Best