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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
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 SQUAREcrows – Downtown Gainesville
It’s the 12th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!
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Trick or Treat on the Square – Downtown Gainesville
Join us in 2026 on the Historic Downtown Gainesville Square for our annual Trick Or…
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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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Jingle Mingle 2026 – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on November 21st, 2026 at Jingle Mingle and the Lighting of the Chicken in…
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Christmas on Green Street 2026 – Downtown Gainesville
Join the City of Gainesville on the first Sunday in December for our annual Christmas…
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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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🧳✨ It’s Suitcase Saturday, and we’re bringing our appetites to Downtown Gainesville! 🍽️
From local favorites to delicious hidden gems, there’s always something tasty waiting for you around the square! 😋
💬 We want to know: Where’s YOUR favorite place to eat in Downtown Gainesville? Drop your go-to spot in the comments! 👇
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A special night celebrating film in Gainesville! 🎬
Our Explore Gainesville team had the opportunity to attend the premiere of Clean hands, a film brought to life right here in Gainesville, GA!
Through our Film Ready program, we're proud to help bring film productions to Gainesville and showcase our community as a destination for filmmakers and storytellers.
We're grateful to have been part of this production's journey and excited to celebrate the talented individuals who helped bring this story to the screen! 🎥
🎬 Interested in bringing your next production to Gainesville? Learn more about our Film Ready program here: www.exploregainesville.org/film-ready-gainesville/
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🎄 We’re jingling before the mingle! 🔔✨
Join us Friday, November 6, from 4–7 PM for our FINAL Welcome Center Day of the year — Jingle Before the Mingle!
🥧 Mini Southern Baked Pies
🎟️ Jingle Mingle pre-sales
👕 FREE exclusive holiday shirt — only available at this event while supplies last!
🎁 Freebies
🐔 Plus a special visit from Jesse the Chicken!
Come get festive with us and kick off the holiday season in Gainesville! 🎄❤️
Learn more here: www.facebook.com/events/948924481163329/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22unknown%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22events_section_for_community_additional_profile%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22community_additional_profile%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22create_dialog%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D&onload_action=open_invite_flow&show_created_event_toast=true
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