As the first month of 2025 comes to a close, the first weekend of February has plenty to do around Northeast Georgia!
Here is this weekend's list of events:
WEEKEND EVENTS JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 2
EVENTS
Event Name: Sidney Lanier Birthday Hike, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Saturday, February 1,1-2 p.m.
Event Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 North Browning Bridge Rd., Gainesville
Event Details: Sidney Lanier, the poet and namesake of our Lake Lanier, turns 183 this February! Join us for a hike around the lake to learn about Sidney Lanier and his lasting impact on North Georgia. Meet at the Huckleberry Trail, please call ahead to register.
Event Name: Frozen Party in Spencer Park, Commerce
Event Date & Time: Saturday, February 1, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Event Location: Spencer Park, S. Elm St., Commerce
Event Details: Bring your kids and have the best time meeting Anna and Elsa in Spencer Park, there will be games and fun. This is a FREE event for the whole community.
Event Name: The Drowsy Chaperone, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Now through Saturday, February 1
Event Location: NoFo Stage, 3635 Coal Mountain Dr., Cumming, 7 p.m.
Event Details: In this hilarious valentine to show tunes and show people, a forgotten Jazz Age musical comes to life in the living room of a diehard theatre fan. As he eagerly spins his favorite cast album, a fizzy vintage show suddenly appears, exploding with song, dance and pure entertainment.
Event Name: Theater, King of Pangea: A New Musical, Lawrenceville
Event Date & Time: Now Through February 16, Various Times
Event Location: Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N. Clayton St., Lawrenceville
Event Details: Experience the heartfelt and fantastical journey of "Pangea" at Aurora's New Musical Initiative today! As part of Aurora’s New Musical Initiative, this heartfelt folk-rock musical is inspired by the real-life story of its creator, Martin Storrow. When a sudden loss shatters the world of college student Christopher Crow, he travels back to his imaginary childhood island of Pangea, in hopes of finding answers that will put the broken pieces back together. Like the whimsy and suspense of The Wizard of Oz, Chris’ family transforms into the fantastical characters on his island. A breakout hit with audiences at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre New Musical Festival. Learn more at https://www.auroratheatre.com/productions-and-programs/view/pangea/.
Event Name: Cultural, Lunar New Year Festival, Stone Mountain
Event Date & Time: Saturday, January 25, 4-9 p.m. Through Sunday, February 9
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain
Event Details: The 2025 festival will celebrate the Year of the Snake! Stone Mountain Park is proud to host the third annual Lunar New Year Festival. This Asian-inspired festival pays tribute to the culture and New Year traditions of Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other countries that follow the lunar calendar. It features a special Lunar New Year Drone and Light Show on the largest screen in the world, a lighted parade, cultural craft activities, live entertainment, and other cultural elements.
CONCERTS
Event Name: JUMP: America’s Van Halen Experience, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Friday, January 31, 7:30 p.m.
Event Location: Boot Barn Hall, Gainesville
Event Details: Get ready for a high-octane rock 'n' roll adrenaline rush as JUMP, the premier Van Halen tribute band, takes over Boot Barn Hall! JUMP brings their own fire and passion to the music, infusing each classic tune with a fresh dose of raw power. Whether you're a die-hard Van Halen fan or just looking for a night of pure rock 'n' roll mayhem, JUMP is the band for you. This concert is for ages 14+. Get your tickets at www.bootbarnhallga.com.
Event Name: 80’s Ski Lodge Party, Suwanee
Event Date & Time: Saturday, February 1, 5 p.m.
Event Location: StillFire Brewing, 343 US-23, Suwanee
Event Details: Get ready to shred through an epic night of neon, nostalgia, and non-stop fun at StillFire Brewing's 80’s Ski Lodge Party! Grab your leg warmers, puffy jackets, and retro ski gear because we’re turning up the heat on February 1st. There will be a best dressed contest and a whole lot of 8o’s fun!
Event Name: Jimmy Cav Project Rocks The Well, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Friday, January 31, 9 p.m.
Event Location: The Well, Cumming City Center, 401 Canton Rd., Cumming
Event Details: Jimmy Cav Project will bring your favorite iconic classic rock music to downtown Cumming.
ONGOING EVENTS
Event Name: Ongoing, Walk with a Ranger, Winder
Event Date & Time: Every Sunday, 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Event Location: Ft. Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad St., Winder
Event Details: Join us for iNaturalist 101 in 2025! Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1.
Event Name: Ongoing, License to Chill Snow Island and Lakeside Lights Spectacular, Buford
Event Date & Time: Daily 2 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: Margaritaville Resorts, 7650 Lanier Island Pkwy, Buford
Event Details: Experience a winter wonderland in License to Chill Snow Island. Glide on the ice rink, enjoy carnival rides and go snow tubing. Make snow angels, have snowball fights and cozy up to the fire with s’mores and hot cocoa. Get details at https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-at-lanier-islands. While there, enjoy the Margaritaville’s Lakeside Lights Spectacular, still open from 5 – 10 p.m. weekends through January 20 (President’s Day).
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