It's shaping up to be another hot summer weekend, and there will be plenty of ways to get out and have fun!
Here is this weekend's list of events around Northeast Georgia:
WEEKEND EVENTS JULY 18-20, 2025
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Name: Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville
Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 5 – 9 p.m.
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville
Details: On the third Friday of every month in the spring and summer, come enjoy the sunset from Lake Lanier Olympic Park’s Northeast Georgia Health System Plaza with friends and neighbors! Food Truck Fridays (5-9pm) include live music, food trucks, beer & wine tents, and retail vendors. Entry to the plaza and concert is free and open to the public! This month’s bands include Cole Grover and Brother Jason & The Red Dirt Saints. Get all the information on this event by visiting https://www.exploregainesville.org/food-truck-friday/.
Name: Christmas in July, Cumming
Date & Time: Saturday, July 19, 5 – 10 p.m.
Location: Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Details: Christmas in July is coming to town — and you're invited! Join us Saturday, July 19 from 5–10 PM at the Cumming City Center for a magical night of mid-summer holiday fun the whole family will love! There will be a kids’ snowball fight, a visit with Santa and a live concert. Find the full schedule online at https://cummingcitycenter.com/events/.
Name: Splash Night, Sugar Hill
Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Plaza, 5039 W Broad St., Sugar Hill
Details: Cool off this summer at Splash Night. Be one of the first to arrive and receive a small gift to kick off the festivities. Enjoy local vendors, community groups, the Stormwater department, live music, and food trucks at Splash Park, located behind City Hall. As the sun begins to set, settle in for a movie at The Bowl. Bring the family out for this evening of fun! As the sun sets, settle in for an epic movie. Be one of the first 100 people to arrive and receive a free gift. Find more details online at https://cityofsugarhill.com/events.
Name: Free Movie Series, Lawrenceville
Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 5 – 9:15 p.m.
Location: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville
Details: Join us for a fun-filled night under the stars at the Lawrenceville Movie Club on July 18, featuring a double feature screening of "Inside Out 2" and "The Wizard of Oz" alongside the ReCAST Mental Health Fair, complete with delicious food trucks and wellness activities. Need more information? Check it out online at www.downtownlawrencevillega.com.
Name: Family Fun Day and Back to School Event, Lawrenceville
Date & Time: Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville
Details: Join the LDAC Foundation on July 19th, 2025, at 10AM at the Lawrenceville Lawn for a fun-filled back-to-school celebration, honoring Gwinnett County families and students as they prepare for another successful year in the Gwinnett County Public School System. The event will feature free stuffed bookbags (first come, first served), face painting, lawn games, food trucks, and live music, with priority backpack distribution for registered attendees from 10 – 11 a.m. Find more details online at www.downtownlawrencevillega.com.
Name: North Georgia Premium Outlets Summer Carnival, Dawsonville
Date & Time: Now through July 20
Location: Premium Outlets, 800 Hwy. 400 S., Dawsonville
Details: All your favorite carnival rides and food. Get details at https://www.destinationdawsonville.com.
CONCERTS
Name: Free Lakeside Concert, Eagles Tribute Band, Buford
Date & Time: Saturday, July 19, 6 – 10 p.m.
Location: Lanier Islands Resort Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford
Details: Lanier Islands Resort and the Georgia Mountain Food Bank are giving back to our community through a FREE Summer Concert Series at Peachtree Pointe at Lanier Islands Resort. Enjoy a season of live music set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Lanier—under the stars, and for a good cause. The Long Run is the ultimate Eagles experience. This group is composed of some of Florida’s most accomplished and sought-after musicians. Collectively, they have performed with or shared the stage with legendary artists such as Trisha Yearwood, KISS, Poison, Warrant, .38 Special, The Doobie Brothers, Trace Adkins and others. For details, visit https://www.lanierislands.com/special-events/.
Name: Dock Rock Radio, Cumming
Date & Time: Saturday, July 19, 8 – 10 p.m.
Location: Lou Sobh Amphitheater, Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Details: Dock Rock Radio plays the smooth sounds of the 70s and 80s. Hall & Oates, Toto, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, The Doobie Brothers, Little River Band, Billy Joel, Kool & The Gang, Earth, Wind, & Fire, and many more. This concert is free for the community. Just bring a blanket or lawn chair. Find more information by visiting https://cummingcitycenter.com/events/.
Name: Rock the Block, Duluth
Date & Time: Friday, July 17, 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: Duluth Town Green, Main Stage
Details: Get ready to turn up the volume and kick off the weekend with Rock The Block: Live & Loud Fridays! Every Friday night from May 30 – September 19, Town Green transforms into the ultimate outdoor concert experience, featuring high-energy live performances from incredible bands. Whether you’re into rock, pop, funk, country, or blues, there’s a new sound every week! This month’s group is Scott Thompson & Way Out Yonder. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Get more details by visiting https://downtownduluthga.net.
THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Event Name: Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dahlonega
Event Date & Time: Now through July 20, Weekends Only, 8 – 10 p.m.
Location: 406 East Main Street, Suite A2, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Description: Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Get tickets at https://www.mellodramaproductions.com.
Name: Tuck Everlasting, Dahlonega
Date & Time: Now Through August 3, Weekends, Various Times
Location: Holly Theatre, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega
Details: Tuck Everlasting: What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey. This show is rated G for all ages. Get tickets by visiting https://hollytheater.com/.
Name: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Sugar Hill
Date & Time: Saturday, July 19, 2:30 and 5:30, Saturday, July 26, 2:30 and 7 p.m.
Location: The Eagle Theatre, 5029 W Broad St., Sugar Hill
Details: Join On The Stage Children’s Theatre for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Follow Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang as they sing, laugh, and explore life’s big questions in this heartwarming, family-friendly show. Get your tickets at www.otschildrenstheatre.org/tickets.
