Plan Your Visit
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!
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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Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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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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Celebrate Earth Day!
🌱 What to expect:
• Hands-on science activities
• Pond clean-up & trash clean-up efforts (pick up trash, earn a King of Pops!)
• Learn about local conservation and water stewardship
• Family-friendly fun for all ages
Details will be released leading up to the event on the FB Event Page!
📅 April 22, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Midland Greenway
Hosted in collaboration with Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville Parks & Recreation Gainesville Water Resources, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, and Elachee Nature Science Center!
Learn More:
🔗 exploregainesville.org/science
FB EVENT PAGE: www.facebook.com/events/1438994584672222
#GVLGA #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillegaJoin us for a fun and interactive afternoon at our very first Science on Main Street event, part of our 2026 Science Series!
🌱 What to expect:
• Hands-on science activities
• Pond clean-up & trash clean-up efforts (pick up trash, earn a King of Pops!)
• Learn about local conservation and water stewardship
• Family-friendly fun for all ages
Details will be released leading up to the event on the FB Event Page!
📅 April 22, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Midland Greenway
Hosted in collaboration with Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville Parks & Recreation Gainesville Water Resources, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, and Elachee Nature Science Center!
Learn More:
🔗 exploregainesville.org/science
FB EVENT PAGE: www.facebook.com/events/1438994584672222
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Check out behind the scenes at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville. Looking for a great way to end spring break? Take a stroll at one of the many gardens that Gainesville has to offer!
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