Check Out Gwinnett Parks December Lineup of Activities

The Gwinnett Parks and Recreation has a full slate of activities planned for December including an arts and craft show, a basketball skills challenge, breakfast with Santa and an Elf on the Shelf dinner. 

And for dog owners, there's a chance to get a pet photo enjoying a moment with the old elf himself.

Some events require advance registration.

December 6, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. – Holiday Luncheon

Get in the holiday spirit! It’s the annual Senior Recreation Club Holiday Luncheon. Enjoy a delicious catered lunch and entertainment by the Dazzling Dames. $9/person, must pre-register by11/29 online at www.gwinnettparks.comwith code: BPSC14306 or call 678.277.0179. Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Rd, Lawrenceville.

December 7, 9:00 a.m.-noon – Holiday Breakfast

Bring your list and sit on Santa’s knee!  Kick off your holiday season with breakfast, jolly old elf, fun crafts, sharing your wish list and getting pictures with your favorite man in the red suit ~ Santa Claus himself!  Breakfast will be served until 10:30am or while supplies last!  Age 3-up; $5/person; must pre-register by 12/2 online atwww.gwinnettparks.com with code LSCC14343 or call 678.277.0860. Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Rd, Norcross.

December 7, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.  – Arts & Crafts Show

Free Admission! New! Come sell your homemade arts and craft items just in time for the holidays!  All kinds of homemade items will be sold, but no commercial vendors allowed.  Items for sale must be approved.  Vendors may set up 12/6 3:00pm – 6:00pm.  Space is limited so register early!  $21/space with 1 table and 2 chairs; register online with code: LSCC14344 or call 678.277.0860. Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Rd, Norcross.

December 7, 8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa – Code: GHCH14510

December 14                                                                            Code: GHCH14511

Come and enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa Claus in the beautifully decorated Superior Court Ballroom. Kids will enjoy sing-a-long songs, crafts, and a keepsake photo, too!  All ages, $11/person (infants up to 12 months are free with a paid adult). Seating is limited, must pre-register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with the code shown above or call 770.822.5450. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville.

December 7, 10:00 a.m. - noon – Pet Pics with Santa

Why should kids have all the fun visits with Santa? Bring your pets to visit with Santa and receive a keepsake photo. $7/photo, must pre-register by 12/2 online with code: BPCC14321 or call 678.277.0850. Dacula Park Activity Building, 2735 Old Auburn Ave, Dacula.

December 7, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy

Come learn the story of the Nutcracker, learn ballet, make a keepsake ornament, have a snack and more fun age-specific activities! Parents join us for a short performance the last 10 minutes of the party! Must pre-register by 12/2; $10/age 3-5 (1:00-2:30pm), register with online at www.gwinettparks.com with code: BPCC14340 and $15/age 6-10 (2:30-4:30pm), register with code: BPCC14341 or call 678.277.0850. Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 North Bogan Rd, Buford.

December 7, 3:00 p.m. – Basketball Skills Challenge

Who has the best basketball skills?  Players will showcase their shooting, dribbling, passing, and fitness abilities in this basketball skills challenge! The winners will even receive prizes!  Age 5-14, $3/person, register online atwww.gwinnettparks.com with code: RJCC14340 or call 678.277.0890. Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan St, Lawrenceville.

December 7 and 14, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00pm – Visits with Santa

December 8 and 15, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

December 19 and 20, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

A family tradition returns! Children will be able to visit with Santa and make holiday crafts in the Elf Workshop. Elf Workshop tickets are $1 for two crafts. Visits with Santa are $5/child or family and include one photo in a keepsake card. Parents are welcome to take additional photos during paid visits. Call 770.822.5450 for more information. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville.

December 12, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Annual Christmas Tea

Come jingle your bells and celebrate the season at our annual Christmas tea. There will be festive treats, music, and fellowship for all to enjoy. $5/person, must pre-register by 12/5 online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code: GPCC14302 or call 678.277.0190. Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee.

December 13, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – Elf on a Shelf Dinner

Elves will be at your service for dinner in the beautifully decorated Superior Court Ballroom! The Big Elf himself will join the fun, so photo opportunities will abound, including a photo in a keepsake card.  Kids will enjoy the hot cocoa bar, crafts, story time and sing-a-long songs.  All ages $12/ person (infants up to 12 months are free with a paid adult). Seating is limited, must pre-register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code GHCH14507 or770.822.5450. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville.

December 13, 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. – Debbie’s Dance Concert

Your favorite holiday music comes to life through live performances by Pinckneyville’s Ballet Dancers and local vocal artists. Light refreshments will be served, seating is limited. Bring additional money for photos. Fun for the whole family, $5/person; must pre-register by 12/7 online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code PPCC14201 or call678.277.0920. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4758 S. Old Peachtree Rd, Norcross.

December 14, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Parent’s Shopping Day

Need to finish some holiday shopping? Drop the kids and their friends for an afternoon of fun while you finish your secret shopping! Kids will enjoy pizza, crafts, and games. Age 6-12, $25/child; must pre-register by 12/6 online atwww.gwinnettparks.com with code: BPCC14350 or call 678.277.0850. Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 North Bogan Rd, Buford.

December 14, 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. – Polar Express Party

Can you hear the bells? Kids will enjoy a fun hot chocolate bar, story time, crafts, games, a movie, and more ~ all while waiting for Santa’s arrival! Age 3-13, $6/child (parents must attend with child); must pre-register online atwww.gwinnettparks.com with code: RJCC14330 or call 678.277.0890. Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan St, Lawrenceville.

December 16, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Monday Movie Matinee

Bring a friend and enjoy a bargain movie with popcorn and drink included! $2/person, must pre-register. Call678.277.0179 for movie selections and reservations. Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Rd, Lawrenceville.

December 21, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. – Dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy

Come learn the story of the Nutcracker, learn ballet, make a keepsake ornament, have a snack and more fun age-specific activities! Parents join us for a short performance the last 10 minutes of the party! Must pre-register online at www.gwinnettparks.com by 12/16; $10/age 3-5 (1:00-2:30pm), register with code: RJCC14350 and $15/ages 6-10 (2:30-4:30pm) register with code: RJCC14351 or call 678.277.0890. Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan St, Lawrenceville.

December 21, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Cookies for Santa

New! Make sure Santa enjoys his stop at your house with some special cookies decorated by you! (You can even sample a few with hot chocolate while you’re here!) Enjoy a special story time, too! Age 4-up, $5/child (parents are free), must pre-register by 12/14 online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code GPCC14399 or call 678.277.0910. George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee.

December 28, 6:00 p.m. - midnight – Line Dance Marathon

Grab your friends and learn The Cupid Shuffle, the Wobble and more! Country to hip-hop and everything in between will be played for all levels of dancing.  Drinks are provided, bring a dish to share. 18-up, $5/person; register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code LSCC14342 or call 678.277.0860. Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Rd, Norcross.