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What To Do
From outdoor activities to amazing cultural experiences, there are endless ways to Explore Gainesville!
Where To Stay
Gainesville offers a wide range of accommodations from modern comforts to cozy lodging. Sweet Dreams!
Where To Dine
Gainesville’s dining options are diverse just like the people, culture, activities and attractions!
Where To Go
Gainesville’s annual event season is full of fun events for the whole family!
Upcoming Events
Save the date, or rather save the DATES, because Gainesville’s calendar is filled with exciting events. Join us for annual events such as the Chicken Festival, Jingle Mingle, Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, First Fridays, Food Truck Fridays and so much more!
John Ferriss Regatta – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Please join us for the fifth annual John Ferriss Regatta!
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Mutts on Main 2026 – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on March 28th for Mutts on Main, where downtown goes to the dogs!
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2026 Art Walk – Historic Gainesville
Join Downtown Gainesville for their fourth annual Art Walk!
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Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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❄️ Snow Day (Maybe!) in Gainesville, GA ❄️
If flakes fly, here are a few ways to enjoy tomorrow:
☕ Grab some coffee or hot cocoa at one of the MANY coffee stops around Gainesville such as Farmhouse Coffee, Meadowlark, Boarding Pass and Inman Perk
🎨 Since it's National Inspire your Heart with Art Day, take a trip to the Quinlan, Gallery on the Square or check out all of the public art in GVL
🛍️ You may need a cozy sweater or perhaps a stylish leopard print puff coat! The Downtown Square has so many boutique options to choose from like Monkee's of Gainesville, Image Boutique, Dress Up, Gypsy Threads and Garment & Grace. Other Gainesville boutique stops include Elizabeth's and the Little Ladybug.
🌲 A winter walk at Don Carter State Park to capture the beauty with or without snow could definitely be inspiring (weather permitting)
Snow or no snow, Gainesville has you covered.
👉 Tag @ExploreGainesvilleGA in your plans!
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🎉 Things to Do This Weekend in Gainesville, GA 🎶
From live music and comedy to dancing, art, and a Mahjong tournament — your weekend plans are stacked!
🎤 THURSDAY
🕺 Line Dancing at Big Daddy’s Honky Tonk | 7 PM
🎸 Lonestar live at The Hall at Bourbon Brothers | 7:30 PM
🎤 80’s Karaoke Night at Downtown Drafts | 7 PM
🎶 FRIDAY
🎸 Ramble Tamble (CCR Tribute Band) at The Hall at Bourbon Brothers | 7:30 PM
🎵 Brandi Michelle live at Loco’s Grill & Pub | 6:30–9:30 PM
🎸 SATURDAY
🎶 Radio 80’s (80’s Pop & Rock Tribute) at The Hall at Bourbon Brothers | 7:30 PM
🎤 Nathan Morgan Band at Big Daddy’s Honky Tonk | 10 PM
🤠 Gregg Ervin & 200 Proof (Outlaw Country) at Wild Wing Café | 9:30 PM
🎧 ATL Shoegaze Showcase at Moe’s Record Shop | 6–10 PM
🀄 Blooming Tiles Mahjong Tournament at Gainesville Civic Center | 8:30 AM–4 PM
🎨 Radagast the Brown Paint Workshop at Celestial Studios | 5 PM
😂 SUNDAY
🎙️ Comedy Open Mic at Blackstrap Rock Hall
✨ Whether you’re dancing, laughing, painting, or singing along — Gainesville has something happening all weekend long!
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