Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Lawrencevilleville for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are The Holiday Science Show (December 5) and The Holiday Magic Extravaganza (December 12). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Georgia Christmas events for kids guide.
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- 2 Christmas events for kids in Lawrencevilleville
- Season: December 5 (The Holiday Science Show) to December 12 (The Holiday Magic Extravaganza)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Holiday show
The Holiday Science Show
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11:30 am to 12:25 pm (One performance; running time 40 to 55 minutes)
- Where: Lawrenceville Arts Center, Metro Waterproofing Main Stage, 128 E Pike St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $7 per ticket; one free admission per new, unwrapped toy donated, while seats last
- Ages: All ages
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Big Thinkers' Science Exploration takes on the big Christmas mysteries with live science: how a sleigh could fly, why Rudolph's nose glows and whether a snowman could come to life. It is part of Aurora Children's Playhouse, a series of short shows meant as a first taste of live theatre. A free coloring table opens before the performance.
The show is Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 11:30 AM on the Metro Waterproofing Main Stage and runs 40 to 55 minutes. Tickets are $7. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the box office when you arrive and each toy earns one free admission, though those seats are very limited and given out first come, first served.
Parent tip: If you plan to use the toy offer, get to the box office early and be ready to buy a $7 ticket anyway, because a donation does not guarantee a free seat. Arriving ahead of time also gives kids a turn at the coloring table.
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- Aurora Theatre (Aurora Children's Playhouse) (opens in a new tab)
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- Lawrenceville Arts Center, Metro Waterproofing Main Stage, 128 E Pike St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (opens in maps)
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Holiday show
The Holiday Magic Extravaganza
- When: Sat December 12 (10 to 10:55 am) and Sat December 12 (11:30 am to 12:25 pm), 2026 (Two performances; running time 40 to 55 minutes)
- Where: Lawrenceville Arts Center, Metro Waterproofing Main Stage, 128 E Pike St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $7 per ticket
- Ages: All ages
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Magician Arthur Atsma brings what the theatre calls his biggest show yet, a holiday-themed set of magic tricks for the whole family. Like every Aurora Children's Playhouse show it is kept short for young attention spans, and children can color at a free table beforehand while adults buy coffee and snacks.
There are two performances on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM, each 40 to 55 minutes long, on the Metro Waterproofing Main Stage. Tickets are $7. A 10-admission punchcard good for any Playhouse show costs $50 and does not expire.
Parent tip: With two showtimes you can choose the 10:00 AM performance for early risers or 11:30 AM to keep the morning slow. Ask for a Playhouse bingo card at your visit, since a stamp from each show counts toward a frozen custard prize.
- Host
- Aurora Theatre (Aurora Children's Playhouse) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Lawrenceville Arts Center, Metro Waterproofing Main Stage, 128 E Pike St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (opens in maps)
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When each Lawrenceville Christmas event for kids happens
The first is The Holiday Science Show in Lawrenceville on December 5; the last runs to December 12. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- The Holiday Science ShowLawrenceville · Dec 5
- The Holiday Magic ExtravaganzaLawrenceville · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Georgia Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Lilburn, Duluth, GA, Alpharetta and Dunwoody. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville is named for Commodore James Lawrence, the War of 1812 naval officer remembered for the order "Don't give up the ship." Around its historic square today, the Lawrenceville Arts Center fills December Saturday mornings with short holiday shows for children.
How Lawrenceville celebrates
For families, Christmas in Lawrenceville means a trip to the theatre on the square. Aurora Children's Playhouse, the family series of Aurora Theatre, stages The Holiday Science Show with Big Thinkers' Science Exploration on December 5, 2026, and The Holiday Magic Extravaganza with magician Arthur Atsma on December 12. Both play the Metro Waterproofing Main Stage, last under an hour and cost $7, and the science show trades a free seat for a new, unwrapped toy while seats last. Wikipedia notes that the Lawrenceville Arts Center, Aurora Theatre's home, sits in the center of the historic square and that the city hosts about 30 free community events a year in the downtown historic district.
Fun facts about Christmas in Lawrenceville
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Lawrenceville on December 15, 1821, which makes it the second oldest city in the metropolitan Atlanta area. William Maltbie, the town's first postmaster, suggested naming it for Commodore James Lawrence. It is the seat of Gwinnett County and had 30,629 residents at the 2020 census. The Lawrenceville Arts Center has a 500-seat theatre and averages 80,000 visitors a year.
Traditions today
- The Holiday Science Show: Big Thinkers' Science Exploration answers questions about Santa's sleigh, Rudolph and Frosty on stage at Aurora Children's Playhouse on December 5, 2026.
- The Holiday Magic Extravaganza: Magician Arthur Atsma performs two morning holiday shows at Aurora Children's Playhouse on December 12, 2026.
- Donate a toy, get a seat: Families who bring a new, unwrapped toy to the box office for the December 5 science show can receive a free admission while seats last.
- Coloring before the curtain: A free coloring table opens before each Aurora Children's Playhouse performance.
- Playhouse bingo cards: Children collect a stamp at every Playhouse show they see, and a first completed bingo wins free frozen custard.
A fact for kids
Lawrenceville is named after a ship's captain who told his sailors, "Don't give up the ship." A boxer born here, Ezzard Charles, grew up to be heavyweight champion of the world.
Questions about Christmas in Lawrenceville
When was Lawrenceville, Georgia founded?
Lawrenceville was incorporated by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on December 15, 1821. That date makes it the second oldest city in the metropolitan Atlanta area. In the same year the site for the county courthouse was chosen and the streets around the square were laid out.
How did Lawrenceville get its name?
The city is named after Commodore James Lawrence, who commanded the frigate Chesapeake during the War of 1812. Lawrence, a New Jersey native, is best known for his dying command, "Don't give up the ship." William Maltbie, the town's first postmaster, suggested the name.
What county is Lawrenceville in?
Lawrenceville is the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia. It is a suburb about 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The Gwinnett County Courthouse on the square is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, along with the Old Seminary Building and the Isaac Adair House.
What happens at Christmas for kids in Lawrenceville?
Aurora Children's Playhouse presents two holiday shows in 2026. The Holiday Science Show is on Saturday, December 5, at 11:30 AM, and The Holiday Magic Extravaganza is on Saturday, December 12, at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Tickets to each are $7.
Who puts on the children's holiday shows in Lawrenceville?
Aurora Children's Playhouse, a program of Aurora Theatre, presents them. The series features puppeteers, magicians, storytellers and musicians in performances of about 45 minutes. The December 5 show is by Big Thinkers' Science Exploration and the December 12 show is by magician Arthur Atsma.
What is the Lawrenceville Arts Center?
It is the home of the Aurora Theatre in the center of Lawrenceville's historic square. According to Wikipedia it has a 500-seat theatre, a cabaret, an outdoor courtyard and an art gallery, is owned by the City of Lawrenceville and averages 80,000 visitors per year.
Can kids get into a Lawrenceville holiday show for free?
At The Holiday Science Show on December 5, 2026, each new, unwrapped toy brought to the box office on show day earns one free admission. Seating for the offer is extremely limited and first come, first served, so the theatre advises arriving early.
How many people live in Lawrenceville?
The 2020 census counted 30,629 people in Lawrenceville, with about 26 percent of residents under 18. Wikipedia notes that the city hosts an average of 30 free community events each year in its downtown historic district.
Who are some famous people from Lawrenceville?
Ezzard Charles, born in Lawrenceville in 1921, became world heavyweight boxing champion by defeating Joe Louis in 1950. Charles Henry Smith, born in 1826, wrote humorous newspaper pieces under the name Bill Arp. Both made their names after leaving town.
Sources
- Lawrenceville, Georgia, Wikipedia
- The Holiday Science Show, Aurora Theatre
- The Holiday Magic Extravaganza, Aurora Theatre
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Lawrenceville Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas shows for kids in Lawrenceville, Georgia?
Aurora Children's Playhouse has two holiday shows in December 2026. The Holiday Science Show is Saturday, December 5, at 11:30 AM, and The Holiday Magic Extravaganza is Saturday, December 12, at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Each runs 40 to 55 minutes and is listed as suitable for all ages.
How much are tickets to the Aurora Children's Playhouse holiday shows?
Tickets are $7 for both The Holiday Science Show on December 5, 2026 and The Holiday Magic Extravaganza on December 12, 2026. The theatre also sells a punchcard with 10 admissions for $50 that works at any Aurora Children's Playhouse show and never expires.
Is there a free Christmas event for kids in Lawrenceville?
The Holiday Science Show on December 5, 2026 offers one free admission for each new, unwrapped toy brought to the box office on show day. Seats under that offer are extremely limited and first come, first served, so a donation does not guarantee free entry. The coloring table before each show is free.
Are the Lawrenceville holiday shows good for preschoolers?
Yes. Aurora Children's Playhouse describes its shows as an introduction to live theatre, and it keeps performances to about 45 minutes with young attention spans in mind. Both the December 5 science show and the December 12 magic show carry a family friendly, all ages advisory.
What can kids do before the show at Aurora Children's Playhouse?
A free coloring table is set up before each performance, including The Holiday Science Show on December 5, 2026 and The Holiday Magic Extravaganza on December 12. Coffee and snacks are sold for adults, and children can pick up a bingo card that earns a stamp at every Playhouse show.
Where are the holiday shows held in Lawrenceville?
Both shows are on the Metro Waterproofing Main Stage, presented by Aurora Children's Playhouse, part of Aurora Theatre. Aurora Theatre's home is the Lawrenceville Arts Center, which Wikipedia describes as standing in the center of the historic square and owned by the City of Lawrenceville.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Lawrenceville?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Georgia Christmas train rides guide. This Lawrenceville guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
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