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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!
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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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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🏅 30 years ago, the world came to Gainesville.
In 1996, Lake Lanier Olympic Park hosted Olympic rowing, canoe, and kayak events during the Centennial Olympic Games. Today, that legacy continues as athletes, families, and visitors from around the world gather on the same waters.
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Olympic history, community impact, and unforgettable memories at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.
✨ Food
🎶 Live music from the Atlanta Wedding Band
🥂 VIP experiences
🎆 Fireworks over Lake Lanier
📅 July 25, 2026
📍 The Boathouse at Lake Lanier
Who remembers watching or attending the 1996 Olympics? Share your memories below! 👇
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🐾 Let the dogs out!
Looking for the perfect place to let your pup run, play, and make new friends? Midland Dog Park is a local favorite for four-legged fun in Gainesville! 🦴☀️
From zoomies and fetch to meeting fellow dog lovers, it's the paw-fect spot to spend an afternoon with your best friend.
Have you visited Midland Dog Park lately? 🐶
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Looking for something to do this weekend in Gainesville? ☀️👀
Here’s what’s happening June 12–14:
📅 June 12
• 1 PM — FIFA Welcome Day at the Explore Gainesville Welcome Center
📅 June 13
• 10 AM — Space Splash Spectacular @downtowngainesvillega
• 5:30 PM — Bingo Loco @thehallga
📅 June 14
• 1:30 PM - Penguin Yoga @ NoFo Brew Co Gainesville
• 3 PM - Capybara yoga @ NoFo Brew Co Gainesville
• Explore local shops, restaurants, parks, and attractions around Gainesville!
Tag your crew and make your weekend plans! 🎉
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