Joining a glow skate party, playing with shelter pets, and taking a cold plunge are just a few things to do in Gwinnett this weekend.

Check out these events taking place Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8.

Get your glow on

Bring your skates and neon outfits to the Glow Skate Party on Friday, March 6 at the Pinckneyville Park Roller Hockey Rink! From 7:30pm to 9:30pm, skate the night away to music, neon art, and more. This event is free for Gwinnett residents ages 3 and up. Food concessions will be available. 

For more information, visit the registration page or call 678.277.0920.

Bond with shelter pets 

See the world through the eyes and paws of shelter pets at If Animals Had Thumbs Day on Saturday, March 7 at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center! From noon to 2:00pm, guests will rotate through interactive dog and cat enrichment stations, learning how animals think and problem-solve. Attendees will also create easy DIY enrichment toys and activities using everyday household items. 

This event is free for Gwinnett residents of all ages. 

For more information, visit the registration page or call 770.339.3200. 

Embrace the cold with an icy plunge

Kick off Parks and Recreation's 40th anniversary at the Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 7 at the Mountain Park Aquatic Center. From 5:00pm to 7:00pm, brave the icy waters, have free s’mores by the fire, and enjoy fun games and cozy activities indoors. 

This event is free for Gwinnett residents of all ages. Food trucks and warm drinks will be available for purchase. 

For more information, visit the registration page or call 678.277.0870. 
 
Check out our events calendar to find more events happening near you.