Discover upcoming activities around Oakwood, Gainesville, Buford, Duluth, Braselton and neighboring communities. Each listing links to an official source and explains the published pet policy.
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Plan your weekend: Nov 14 – Nov 15
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Nov 13, 2026Adoption event · Fees must be confirmed
Friday the 13th Flash Adoptions
Visit Hall County Animal Services during its official Friday the 13th adoption event and meet shelter pets seeking homes.
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Hall County Animal Shelter · Gainesville 1688 Barber Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507
The county calendar confirms the date and hours but does not publish event-specific fees, eligibility rules or resident-pet admission. Confirm those details with Animal Services before visiting.
Nov 13, 2026Free community market · Pet admission unconfirmed
Hall County Community Christmas Market
Browse a two-day county holiday market featuring more than 120 local artisans, makers and small businesses at the North Hall Community Center.
Fri 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
North Hall Community Center · Gainesville 4175 Nopone Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
Admission and parking are free. The official county page does not confirm whether visitors may bring pets; verify with Hall County Parks & Leisure before attending with an animal.
Nov 14, 2026Community 5K · Cost and pet policy unconfirmed
Art on the Run: Turkey Trot 5K
A community Turkey Trot 5K scheduled at Suwanee Town Center Park on Saturday morning.
9:00 AM–Noon
Town Center Park · Suwanee Buford Hwy & Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
The municipal calendar confirms the date, time and location. Registration cost, cancellation terms and pet participation were not available in the verified listing; check the organizer before attending with a pet.
Nov 14, 2026Community holiday event · Pet admission unconfirmed
Mall of Georgia Tree Lighting Ceremony
A holiday evening in The Village with the Grinch, Papa Elf, family entertainment, a screening of The Polar Express and the tree-lighting ceremony.
5:00–9:00 PM
Mall of Georgia · The Village 3333 Buford Dr NE, Buford, GA 30519
Explore Gwinnett lists the event without an admission price and does not confirm a pet policy. Verify costs, weather updates and animal admission with Mall of Georgia.
Nov 20, 2026Community holiday event · Pet admission unconfirmed
Tree Lighting Celebration
Braselton’s inaugural standalone tree-lighting celebration brings the community together on the Town Green, with free trolley service operating through downtown that evening.
6:00–8:00 PM
Braselton Town Green · Historic Downtown 9924 Davis St, Braselton, GA 30517
The official page confirms the rescheduled date and time but does not state an admission charge or pet policy. Check for organizer updates before attending with a pet.
Nov 21, 2026Free holiday celebration · Pet admission unconfirmed
Gwinnett Glows
A free community evening launches the holiday season with a tree lighting, food trucks, complimentary hot cocoa, vendors, crafts, Santa photos and an LED lantern parade.
5:00–8:00 PM
Gas South District · Duluth 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097
General admission and Deck 1 parking are free. The optional lantern-making workshop costs $25 per lantern. The official listing does not confirm pet admission.
Nov 28, 2026Waived adoption fees · Resident-pet policy unconfirmed
Black Furiday Weekend Special
Hall County Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for its Black Furiday special, giving shelter pets an extra opportunity to find homes after Thanksgiving.
9:00 AM–4:00 PM adoption hours
Hall County Animal Shelter · Gainesville 1688 Barber Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507
The county event list confirms waived fees on November 28; the time reflects the shelter’s published Saturday adoption hours. Confirm eligibility, required identification and resident-pet introductions before visiting.
Nov 28, 2026Ticketed family event · Pet admission unconfirmed
Brunch with Santa
A chef-driven all-you-can-eat holiday brunch includes a Santa visit and a digital photo at the Braselton Civic Center.
9:30 AM–1:30 PM
Braselton Civic Center 27 E Lake Dr, Braselton, GA 30517
Advance seat purchase is required; current ticket prices and cancellation terms are listed by the event producer. The official tourism listing does not confirm pet admission.
Dec 1, 2026Adoption campaign · Event fees unconfirmed
BISSELL Empty the Shelters
Hall County Animal Services begins its December BISSELL Empty the Shelters campaign, connecting adopters with shelter pets during regular adoption hours.
Tue–Sat 9:00 AM–4:00 PM through Dec 11
Hall County Animal Shelter · Gainesville 1688 Barber Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507
The county calendar confirms December 1–11 and the shelter publishes Tuesday–Saturday adoption hours. Event-specific fees, eligibility rules and resident-pet admission are not posted; confirm before visiting.
We prioritize local pet events, adoption opportunities and community activities. Nearby options in Gwinnett County are labeled by city. An outdoor location alone does not mean pets are allowed.
Last reviewed Nov 2, 2026. PetNectra is an editorial guide, not the event organizer. Confirm schedules, admission and pet rules before traveling.
