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From outdoor activities to amazing cultural experiences, there are endless ways to Explore Gainesville!
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Where To Dine
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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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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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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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What’s happening this weekend in Gainesville? 👀📍
From rodeos and races to butterflies and local art, there’s plenty happening around town! ☀️
🎨 Collage Collective — Friday, Sept. 18 | 6–8 PM | Quinlan Visual Arts Center
🐶 Adoption Lock-In 2026 — Friday & Saturday, Sept. 18–19 | Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
🤠 Bulls & Broncs Rodeo — Friday & Saturday, Sept. 18–19 | 6–10 PM | Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center
🏃 Newtown Florist Club 5K Run/Walk — Saturday, Sept. 19 | 8 AM | Midland Greenway
🏋️ USPA Georgia State Championships — Saturday, Sept. 19 | The Beast Sports Center
🦋 29th Annual Butterfly Festival — Sunday, Sept. 20 | 1–4 PM | Longwood Park
And that’s just the start! ✨ Check out our full event calendar at the link in our bio for even more happening around Gainesville.
Know of something else happening this weekend? Drop it in the comments! 👇
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Want to explore Lake Lanier from the water? 🛶🌊
The Kayak Shack at Longwood Park has you covered! Rent a kayak right at the park and head out for a paddle along the lake. Whether you’re a local looking for something fun to do or visiting Gainesville for the weekend, it’s an easy way to get outside and enjoy the water! ☀️
📍 Longwood Park | Gainesville, GA
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The Suitcase Family is getting creative! 🎨🧳
This week, Ridge, Tiara and Scout explored the galleries at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center and discovered some of the incredible art on display right here in Gainesville!
Of course, everyone had their own favorites… 👀 Which piece would you stop to check out?
Another Gainesville adventure in the books! ✨
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