Free things to do in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Lawrenceville is a city in and the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the United States. It is a suburb of Atlanta and is located approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown. Below are 30+ Free things you can do in Lawrenceville, Georgia. 

Barnes and Noble Book Stores
All locations
Not only does it offer author visits and signings, and free (weekly) storytimes, but in the Summer they offer a free Reading Program. Kids read books, fill out a Summer Reading Journal, bring it to a local B&N store and get to choose a FREE BOOK to take home, from their selection. Make sure to check their events calendar.

Bass Pro Shop at Sugarloaf Mills Mall
5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Not only does it house a small aquarium for viewing, it offers free workshops, seminars, crafts, and activities year round. Bass Pro Shop also offers free photos with the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus during the holidays. Make sure to check their events calendar.

Chick-Fil-A Restaurants
All locations
Not only do they offer free wifi and a free play area for younger kids, they also offer, at times, free samples, free storytimes, free kids club activities & crafts and special event nights. No purchase necessary. They also offer free food on their annual “Chick-fil-A Cow Appreciation Day” if you dress partially or fully like a cow! Make sure to check their events calendar.

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles 
EAA 690 Hangar, Sports Aviation Complex, Briscoe Field, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30045
Kids 8-17 can learn about aviation and take a free introductory flight (usually over Lake Lanier, or Stone Mountain) at the Chapter 690 hangar each third Saturday of the month, weather permitting.

Fallen Heroes Memorial
75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Located on the grounds of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett’s Fallen Heroes Memorial pays tribute to all Gwinnett residents who died in the line of duty in military or public safety service. From native Americans “who were the first to love this land,” to the most recent casualties, the memorial honors about 700 individuals. Their names are carved on 13 black granite markers, which are nine feet tall and weigh almost four tons each. A central pedestal features a Gwinnett firefighter’s bronze sculpture of an eagle carrying a rose.

Galactic Quest
116 E Crogan St, Lawrenceville GA 30046
This comic bookstore offers weekly events, you should check out their calendar. They also host a “Free Comics Book Day”, where they hand out thousands of comic books!

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse & Lawrenceville Historic Downtown Square 
185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville  30046
Free Art Exhibits. Admire the phenomenal work of local artists in various mediums. Built in 1885, the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse sits majestically on the square in historic downtown Lawrenceville. The building and grounds play host to special events throughout the year

• Lawrenceville Live! (April – September, 6-8pm)
  The first Friday of each month, the Square comes alive with street performers, local musicians, local business activities and holiday themed celebrations.
• Prelude in Lawrenceville (usually on July 3rd)
• Fair on the Square Fall Festival (usually in the Fall)
• Lighting of the Tree (usually on Thanksgiving Day)
• Lawrenceville Rings (usually on Dec 31st)

Gwinnett History Museum and Lawrenceville Female Seminary
455 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
The museum, housed in the Lawrenceville Female Seminary, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally built in the 1830s, it was first used as a finishing school for the county’s young women. Unfortunately, a fire destroyed the original structure, and a new building was constructed in 1855. The Gwinnett History Museum currently includes exhibits on farm life, textiles, religion, schools, traditional music, and Civil War satirist Bill Arp. Other displays relate to and interpret life in Gwinnett County.

Gwinnett Veterans War and Memorial Museum at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
185 Crogan Street, Room 118, Lawrenceville, GA  30046
The Gwinnett Veterans Memorial Museum is a tribute to all brave men and women who have defended our land and liberties from the Revolutionary War to the present, including the War of 1812, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf Wars, and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Home Depot Kids Workshop
All locations
On the first Saturday of every month from 9am-noon, kids get to make and keep a craft, and receive a certificate of achievement & a commemorative pin, while supplies last. Registration is not required.

Lawrenceville Lawn
210 Luckie Street in Downtown Lawrenceville
A small playground with a sand volleyball court, slides, and more.

• Movies on the Lawn: The second Friday of each month – April through August – enjoy an evening under the stars watching family friendly movies with concessions provided by local vendors and restaurants!
• Summer Concert Series: The last Friday of each month, 8-10pm, May through September. Rain or shine. Local artists and famous cover bands. Food Trucks.
• Rock’n Ribville Festival (in the Fall)

Lawrenceville Visitors Center
233 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Collect maps, brochures & guides, and get suggestions on what to see and do at the new Lawrenceville. Built circa 1893, the Lawrenceville Visitors Center is also designated as the Mayor Jule Oakes House. The historic home was dedicated by the City of Lawrenceville in memory of Jule Oakes who served as Mayor of Lawrenceville for two years (1949-1950) and lived in the home for many years. For visitors interested in history and architecture, the Lawrenceville Visitors Center features photographs of Mayor Jule Oakes and family and original coal burning fireplaces and woodwork.

Lego Store at Sugarloaf Mills Mall
5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville GA 30043-7854
Build a cool mini model and take it home after for free, once a month. Open to ages of 6-14. Must register in advance. Open to registered LEGO VIP members. Click here to sign up online or ask a brick specialist in store.

Libraries
In addition to being able to rent books, audiobooks, cds, and dvds for free, and use computers and wifi for free, there are numerous free shows and activities all year long, including storytimes, author visits, workshops, crafts and classes. Make sure to check their events calendar.

• Collins Hill Branch – 455 Camp Perrin Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043
• Five Forks Branch – 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road Lawrenceville, GA 30044
• Lawrenceville Branch – 1001 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Parks (Gwinnett County)

• Alexander Park – 800 Old Snellville Highway, Lawrenceville 30044
• Bethesda Park – 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville 30044
• Club Drive Park– 3330 Club Drive, Lawrenceville 30043
• Collins Hill Park – 2225 Collins Hill Road, Lawrenceville 30043
• Freeman’s Mill Park – 1401 Alcovy Road, Lawrenceville 30045
• J. B. Williams Park – 4935 Five Forks-Trickum Road, Lawrenceville 30047
• Rhodes Jordan Park – 100 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville 30046
• Rock Springs Park – 550 Rock Springs Road, Lawrenceville 30043
• Ronald Reagan Park – 2777 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville 30044
• Sweet Water Park, 800 Bethesda School Road, Lawrenceville 30044
• Tribble Mill Park – 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway, Lawrenceville 30045

Sparkles of Gwinnett Skating
1104 Grayson Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Not only do they offer select free admission days (check events calendar) they participate in KidsSkateFree.com  which offers kids 12 and under the opportunity to skate free on Wednesdays (6:00 pm-9:00 pm) and Sundays (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm) Bring your own skates or pay for skate rental.

Stars and Strikes (Lawrenceville/Dacula) Bowling
1700 Winder Highway, Building 100, Lawrenceville / Dacula, GA, 30019
They participate in the “Kids Bowl Free” program. Children can register for 2 free games a day, all summer long. Bring your own bowling shoes, or pay for shoe rental.

Sugarloaf Mills Mall
5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
In addition to housing numerous stores for window shopping, and being home to the Simon Kidgits Club (that offers free events all year long), Sugarloaf Mills Mall hosts Free mall-wide Trick or Treating during Halloween, as well as several other mall-wide events during the year. Check the events calendar.

The Lona Gallery
176 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, Georgia
It’s free to visit The LONA Gallery and browse original art by local artists in a “museum-like” setting. All the art is for sale, however.