Run for Donuts, Walk for Bren and Experience Diwali

The first weekend of November is highlighted by the end of Daylight Saving Time 2013.

You might find something to do in Gwinnett County in the list below to fill in your extra hour.

Check out of the events scheduled this weekend in the area, and find even more on the Gwinnett Weekends pdf attached to this file.

Here’s a quick sampling, according to local websites, and Explore Gwinnett (Gwinnett Visitor's and Convention Bureau):

Corn Maze and Haunted Forest

Nov. 1-2: It’s the final weekend to visit the haunted forest at the Buford Corn Maze. (Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.-12 a.m., $13-$20, children under 3 free, 678-835-7198). Note: the Maze is open through Nov. 10. Check the website for the remaining schedule.

Cats in the House

Nov. 2-3: The 75th annual Cotton States Cat Show at the Gwinnett Center Convention Center near Duluth shows off the top felines in the country. (10 a.m.-4 p.m., $6-$8, 770-813-7500)

Dad’s Does the Burbs

Nov. 1: The Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville offers sock-your-socks-off laughs with “Dad’s Does the Burbs.” Performances also on Nov 8-9. (7:15 p.m. & 9:15 p.m., $10, 678-226-6222)

‘Festival of Lights’

Nov. 2-4: Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Lilburn celebrates the Hindu Diwali, also known as the “festival of lights” Check the website for visitor info

Donut Dash

Nov. 2: The Loganville Police Department hosts the Donut Dash at Loganville High School. Includes 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run. (8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start, $20-$25)

Walk with Bren

Nov. 2: Norcross resident Brenda Dixon’s battle with breast cancer is a community effort. The 5K Walk with Bren to Beat Cancer at One Heart Church in Norcross is a callout to join her and her family to benefit breast cancer research. (brenbeatscancer@gmail.com)

Natural Bodybuilding

Nov. 2: The Southern Pro & Amateur Finale (natural bodybuilding, fitness and figure contests) is being held at Collins Hill High School. (9 a.m. prejudging, 6 p.m. finals, $20-$35, 770-995-5857)

Death of a Salesman

Nov. 1-3: New London Theatre’s performance of the classic play. Performance also schedule Nov. 8-10 and 15-17. (Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., $10-15, 770-559-1484)