January 13 2026

2026 Lawrenceville Food Art and Craft Fair

📅 When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM through Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Where: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

ℹ️ What: A community outdoor fair featuring local food vendors, handmade crafts, artisan goods, and family‑friendly activities.

Trivia on Tap at Slow Pour Brewing

📅 When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Where: Slow Pour Brewing Co., Lawrenceville, GA

ℹ️ What: Weekly trivia night where teams can test their knowledge in a fun, social setting.

The Play That Goes Wrong

📅 When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM

📍 Where: Lawrenceville Arts Center, Lawrenceville, GA

ℹ️ What: A hilariously inept theatre troupe attempts to stage 'The Murder at Haversham Manor' in this comedic play.

Annual MLK Celebration Parade

📅 When: Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Where: Downtown Lawrenceville (from Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center to Central Gwinnett High School), Lawrenceville, GA

ℹ️ What: Parade honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, followed by a community gathering with food, vendors, and entertainment.

Black History Month Celebration

📅 When: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

📍 Where: Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30044

ℹ️ What: Honoring the centennial of Black History Month with cultural exhibits, vendors, and recognition of Black history and impact.

Dutch Bros Coffee

🍴 Cuisine: Coffee & beverages

📍 Location: 2505 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA

✨ Why Visit: A new drive-thru coffee shop offering specialty coffee, smoothies, teas, freezes, Rebel energy drink and Nitro Cold Brew that opened November 3, 2025.

Poulet Bleu

🍴 Cuisine: French bistro

📍 Location: 3517 Butler St., Lawrenceville, GA

✨ Why Visit: A beloved French restaurant reopened after a three‑year hiatus in late October 2025, featuring Paris‑inspired dishes, a heated year‑round patio and bright refreshed interior.

Peachtree Café

🍴 Cuisine: American café, breakfast & lunch

📍 Location: 30 S. Clayton St., Lawrenceville, GA

✨ Why Visit: A popular local café that reopened at its new SouthLawn location after a four‑month redevelopment‑related hiatus, resuming service recently.

Lawrenceville receives $10,000 grant for community garden

👤 Who: City of Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County, with District 4 Commissioner Marlene Fosque quoting

The Food Well Alliance awarded a $10,000 Garden Forward Grant to support the creation of a community garden at Rhodes Jordan Park near the Senior Center, aimed at improving access to fresh produce, promoting healthy lifestyles, and fostering social connection among residents, particularly seniors.

Free food distribution at Rhodes Jordan Park

👤 Who: Gwinnett County community organizers

A free fresh and non‑perishable food distribution event is taking place at Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville on January 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm, providing essential food support to local residents in need.

Volunteer celebrated for decades of service at St. Vincent de Paul in Lawrenceville

👤 Who: Melissa Kinard, long‑time volunteer with Catholic charity St. Vincent de Paul

Gas South named Melissa Kinard one of its 2025 “Difference Makers” for her decades of compassionate volunteer work in Lawrenceville—fielding up to 50 calls weekly to help families with rent, utilities, furniture, and more, showing neighbors they aren’t forgotten.