One of the pluses about having a midweek holiday such as July 4th is that a weekend is not far away. And so it is in Suwanee, which has several fun events in the area. A sample.

July 7
PHIL TANNER AND THE SKILLET LICKERS
EVERETT’S MUSIC BARN
Suwanee
Live bluegrass music, the house band followed by headline act.
8pm
$15 donation requested
770-945-5628
www.everettsmusicbarn.com/schedule.php

July 6
RIFF RAFF SHOW W/SPECIAL GUEST DROWNING CREEK & G.W.C.
WILD BILLS
Duluth
Concert
$10-$50
678-473-1000
www.wildbillsatlanta.com

July 6-8
GWINNETT BRAVES VS. DURHAM
COOLRAY FIELD
Lawrenceville
See the AAA affiliate to the Atlanta Braves play baseball in their 10,000-seat stadium, Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. Less than 5 minutes from the Mall of Georgia and I-85. Fri-Sat 7:05pm, Sun 5:05pm
$5-$35
1-800-745-3000
www.gwinnettbraves.com

July 7
SPLASH AND BASH
WEST GWINNETT PARK AQUATIC CENTER
Norcross
Enjoy summer with a splash! Families will enjoy wacky games, prizes and more!
1pm-5pm
$3-$6
678-407-8801
www.gwinnettparks.com

July 1-31
SUMMER AT THE ROCK!
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain
The summer sizzles with Sky Hike, 4-D adventure film, nightly laser shows,
storytelling and more!
10am – 8pm, laser show at 9:30pm
Adventure passes $21-$27, $10 vehicle admission fee
770-498-5690
www.stonemountainpark.com

Courtesy Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau.