Bring a blanket and your appetite! Flicks on the Bricks featuring food trucks lights up Downtown Duluth on the second Friday of the month, April–October. Enjoy pre-show entertainment starting at 6 PM with cultural and community performances, themed characters, face painting, and more, followed by a movie under the stars at 7 PM.
Calling all four-legged friends and their humans—it's time for Dogtoberfest!
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time on the Duluth Town Green, where pups and people come together for an evening filled with barks, belly rubs, and Oktoberfest-themed entertainment. Whether your pup is a party animal or a chill tail-wagger, there’s something for every dog and dog lover at Dogtoberfest.
Mark your calendars and leash up your best friend—you don’t want to miss this barktastic night in Duluth!
More details to come soon.
Howl On The Green is a family friendly event. Bring your kids, friends and furry pets for a night filled of fun, sweet treats, great food and out of this world entertainment on Duluth Town Green! The event turns into fright at dark. Fire dancers make their way through the crowd as mystical creatures emerge, while aerialist hang from the Festival Center Stage and break dancing zombies light up the night! There is surprising entertainment for everyone to enjoy!
Join us for Deck the Hall as we kick off the holiday season! This event features live entertainment, crafts for the kids, a real snow playground and snow slide, photo ops with Santa, holiday market and holiday light installations! Please note: The City of Duluth will only accept business (promoting a product), and food vendor applications. Mix and Match (selling product onsite) vendors must apply through the application with Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces. Please email us at events@duluthga.net to request a link to their application.
EVENT INFORMATIONThe Handmade Holiday Market is part of the annual “Deck the Hall” celebration presented by the City of Duluth in the heart of historic Downtown Duluth, Georgia. Set on the Town Green and surrounding Main Street district, this festive market is integrated into one of Gwinnett County’s most beloved holiday traditions, drawing families from across metro Atlanta for a full day and evening of seasonal activities.Visitors come to enjoy the city’s tree lighting, Santa visits, live entertainment, food vendors, and holiday attractions — all while strolling through a curated marketplace of handmade goods. The event is designed as a walk-through holiday village, allowing patrons to circulate throughout the district multiple times, creating strong engagement and excellent buying energy for artists and makers.This family-oriented audience arrives specifically in a gift-buying mindset, making the market especially successful for handcrafted items, seasonal décor, ornaments, candles, jewelry, woodwork, and personalized gifts. Evening hours are particularly active as the Town Green lights up and crowds gather for the holiday celebration.Downtown Duluth’s restaurants, shops, and free public parking contribute to a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly environment where visitors linger and shop. The City heavily promotes the event through municipal channels and community outreach, helping generate consistent attendance and repeat visitors each year.Festival Hours: Saturday 2pm - 6pm
The Duluth Spring Arts Festival invites artists to apply for a vibrant, high-quality spring show in the heart of downtown Duluth, one of Gwinnett County’s most walkable and art-supportive communities. Set around the Town Green and surrounding streets, this professionally produced festival welcomes thousands of patrons eager to engage with and purchase original artwork.This juried arts and crafts festival is designed to showcase exceptional, handmade work across a broad range of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, glass, ceramics, metal, wood, jewelry, fiber, mixed media, and functional art. Duluth audiences are known for their appreciation of quality craftsmanship, distinctive design, and artists who are present and engaged with their work.The festival features strong municipal support, thoughtful layout planning, and an inviting downtown atmosphere with restaurants, shops, and green space that encourage guests to linger and explore. Artists benefit from excellent visibility, steady foot traffic, and a community that values the arts as part of its identity.Artists selected for the Duluth Spring Arts Festival can expect clear communication, organized load-in and load-out, and a well-promoted event timed to capture the energy of the spring season. This festival is ideal for artists seeking a polished suburban show with serious art buyers and a welcoming environment.Festival Hours: Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
