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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
Gainesvilleβs 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 Gainesvilleβs 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!
Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockinβ 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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Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Please join Quinlan Visual Arts Center for this welcoming and fun poetry session to learn…
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Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us in September 6th, 2025 for the annual Lake Lanier Hong Kong Dragon Boat…
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Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Please join Quinlan Visual Arts Center for this welcoming and fun poetry session to learn…
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Gainesville Chicken Festival 2026 – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us at Lake Lanier Olympic Park for Gainesville’s annual Chicken Festival!
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Suitcase Saturday is making a splash! π¦π§³ The Gainesville Suitcase Family cooled off at the Frances Meadows Aquatics&Fitness Splash Zone, where waterslides, fountains and plenty of family fun made this the perfect summer stop! Check Frances Meadows Aquatics&Fitness page for closures and hours!
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Whatβs happening in Gainesville this weekend? βοΈπΆ From live music and local markets to art workshops, comedy, and family fun, thereβs plenty to check out!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
π¨ Collage Collective @ Quinlan Visual Arts Center
πΆ Live Music Fridays @ Cork It Gainesville and Tap It Growlers
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
πΈ Frankly Scarlet β Grateful Dead Tribute @ @thehallatbourbon
π Saturday Storytime @ The Storybook Market
π Greeting Card Workshop + Taste & Travel Experience @ Hall County Downtown Library
πΆ Live Music @ Wild Wing Cafe
π Die Laughing Comedy @NOFO
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
πΈ Full Band Open Mic Night @ Blackstrap Rock Hall
Know of something else happening this weekend? Drop it in the comments! π
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π Check this out!ππΏ Our Storybook Time invites little explorers to enjoy π―π’π΅πΆπ³π¦-πͺπ―π΄π±πͺπ³π¦π₯ π΄π΅π°π³πͺπ¦π΄ on the terrace before heading into the Children's Garden for π©π’π―π₯π΄-π°π― π΄π¦π―π΄π°π³πΊ π±ππ’πΊ. Join us every Wednesday at 10 a.m. πβ¨ ... See MoreSee Less
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