Together with Trickum Middle School
Hey Neighbor!
Happy Tuesday and happy Easter week! I hope you and your family are soaking in this beautiful spring weather — because Gwinnett is absolutely buzzing right now.
We've got SO much happening this week that I had to split it into two editions. This one covers everything from today through Thursday. Then on Thursday I'll hit you with the full Easter weekend guide — egg hunts, sunrise services, live music, and more.
Let's get into it!
— Gus
In Today's Post!
Partner Post
Support a Great Cause: Trickum Middle School Car Show
If you caught last Saturday’s episode of the This Is Gwinnett Show, you already know about this one — and if you didn’t, here’s your chance to get involved.
The Trickum Middle School Car Show is coming up on Saturday, April 18 and every dollar raised goes to Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. This event is now in its 5th year and it keeps getting bigger — show cars, craft vendors, food, raffle drawings, basket giveaways, live music, and trophies (People’s Choice, Principal’s Choice, and Student Choice).
The best part? It’s 100% free to attend.
Here’s how YOU can be a part of it:
Become a Sponsor — Local businesses and individuals can grab a sponsorship spot. Download the sponsor packet for full details.
Become a Vendor — Got handmade crafts or products? Set up a booth and sell to a packed, happy crowd.
Bring Your Show Car — Enter your vehicle, compete for trophies, and get raffle tickets the length of your car for just $20.
Fun fact: A lot of raffle winners end up donating their prizes right back to Relay for Life. That’s Gwinnett right there.
Trickum Middle School Car Show
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
📍 Trickum Middle School, Gwinnett County
💰 Free to attend
Watch The Special Episode Here
Family Fun This Week
Easter Bunny Photo Experience
Now through April 4 | Daily
Get those Easter photos done before the weekend rush! The Easter Bunny is waiting at the Mall of Georgia for your little ones.
Easter Bunny Photos
Now through April 4 | Daily
Another great spot for Easter Bunny photos — right in Lawrenceville. No mall crowds, just a sweet photo op.
Girls' Night Out Ideas
Her Collective Voice: A Women's Art Exhibition
On view through April 25 | Tue–Sat
📍 Suwanee Arts Center, Suwanee, GA
A beautiful exhibition celebrating women artists. Grab your girlfriends, walk through the gallery, and then grab dinner in downtown Suwanee. This one is special.
Wine Tasting at Niko's Wine Cellar
Thursday, April 2 | Recurring weekly
📍 Downtown Duluth, GA
A weekly wine tasting in the heart of Downtown Duluth. Intimate, relaxed, and a perfect excuse to get out on a Thursday night.
Live Music & Entertainment
Jazz Legacy Project: A Tribute to Duke Ellington
Wednesday, April 1 (This is REAL, not an April Fool’s)
📍 Eddie Owen Presents @ Red Clay Music Foundry, Duluth, GA
A tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington at one of Gwinnett's best live music venues. If you love jazz, this is a can't-miss midweek treat.
Della Mae
Thursday, April 2
📍 Eddie Owen Presents: Live at Red Clay Music Foundry, Duluth, GA
Grammy-nominated all-female bluegrass band Della Mae hits the stage at Red Clay. An incredible show for music lovers — and another great girls' night option.
Weeknight Fun Around Gwinnett
Here's your quick guide to what's happening at local spots this week: You must call to confirm the times of each event.
Tuesday (March 31):
Line Dancing @ Slow Pour Brewing — Lawrenceville
Trivia Night @ Pickle & Social — Buford
Karaoke @ Truck & Tap — Lawrenceville
Trivia Night — Truck and Tap Duluth
Wednesday (April 1):
Game Night @ Elixir Brewing Co. — Buford
Music Bingo — Truck & Tap Lawrenceville
Forum Fit — The Forum, Peachtree Corners
Norcross Run Club — Cultivation Brewery, Norcross
Team Trivia — Stillfire Brewing, Suwanee
Thursday (April 2):
Cornhole League at the Forum — Peachtree Corners
Open Mic Night @ Indio Brewing — Sugar Hill
Live Music @ Truck & Tap Duluth
Norcross Cycle Club — Cultivation Brewery
Trivia @ Slow Pour — Lawrenceville
Soundcheck Music Bingo — StillFire Brewing, Suwanee
Free Community Event
Chess Boards and Checker Crowns
Tuesday, March 31 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Peachtree Corners Branch Library, Peachtree Corners, GA
Come learn how to play, or come enjoy friendly matches of chess and checkers! All ages welcome — from kids ages 6 and up to adults. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned player, this is a fun, free, low-key evening the whole family can enjoy.
Game Makers Group
Tuesday, March 31 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch Library, Lawrenceville, GA
A weekly discussion group for aspiring game creators ages 16+. Whether you're into storytelling, coding, art, or design — this is your space to swap ideas, get feedback, and dive deep into what makes great games work. Not a course, it's a community.
BONUS RESOURCE: FIND YOUR NEXT HIKE IN GWINNETT
Here's something I've been wanting to share for a while — Gwinnett County has an interactive Park Locator that makes it super easy to find hiking trails, parks, and outdoor spots near you. Perfect for planning a family weekend adventure, a morning hike, or just discovering a park you didn't know existed down the road.
Save that link. You'll use it more than you think.
That's a Wrap (For Now)!
This is just Part 1 of your Easter week guide. On Thursday, I'm sending you the full weekend edition — packed with egg hunts, Easter sunrise services, live concerts, comedy shows, and family fun all weekend long.
If this edition made you smile, do me a favor — forward it to one person who lives in Gwinnett. A neighbor, a coworker, a friend. That's how we keep growing this thing together.
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See you Thursday with the Easter weekend guide!
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