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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!
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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Welcome Center Day – Explore Gainesville
Please join us for our second Welcome Center Day of 2026 on Friday, June 12…
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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 – Midland Greenway
Join us on the Midland Greenway on July 3rd to celebrate Independence Day with a…
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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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Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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🎉 What are your plans for the first weekend of June? 👇
Kick off summer with a weekend full of events in Gainesville, June 5–7! ☀️🎶🚴♀️
📅 Friday, June 5
• 2 PM — Party in the Park
• 7 PM — First Friday Concert Series: Rubiks Groove
• 10 AM–1 PM - Fresh Foods Market
📅 Saturday, June 6
• 8 AM — Lake Lanier Olympic Park Tri
• 10 AM — June Fest
• 11 AM — Conquer Challenge
• 4–8 PM - Midland Market
📅 Sunday, June 7
• 12 PM — Psychic Fair at Blackstrap
This is just some of What is Happening in Gainesville Ga this weekend! Whether you're racing, shopping, listening to live music, or enjoying time outdoors, there's something for everyone this weekend!
👇 Tell us which event you're most excited about, or tag a friend you'd bring along!
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🚴 What's your favorite place to ride a bike in Gainesville? 👇
Happy World Bike Day! Whether you're cruising the Midland Greenway, exploring one of our parks, or enjoying a scenic ride around town, today is the perfect day to get outside and pedal.
Tell us your favorite biking spot in the comments—and tag your favorite riding buddy! 🚴♀️☀️
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⚽ Come Kick It With Us! ⚽
Join us on June 12 from 1–3 PM at the Gainesville Welcome Center for a FIFA-themed afternoon of fun! Test your soccer skills at our goal in Roosevelt Square, enjoy cookies and giveaways, and be one of the first 10 people to score a goal and win GVL merch.
Bring your friends, celebrate the excitement of soccer, and stop by to learn about all the amazing events coming to Gainesville!
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