Events

Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt – Kilwins Gainesville

Kilwins Gainesville 106 Spring Street, Gainesville, GA, United States

Join Kilwins Gainesville for a magical journey through historic Downtown Gainesville while searching for Christmas Nutcrackers!

New Year’s Eve Celebration – INK

INK - Interactive Neighborhood for Kids 999 Chestnut St SE, Gainesville, GA, United States

At the end of each play block, we will have a parade throughout the museum with our crafts and help celebrate the start of a New Year!

NYE at the Stag – The Stag Chophouse

The Stag 110 Main St SW, Gainesville, GA, United States

Dress your best and prepare for an unforgettable night of celebration. Let’s ring in 2025 with style, laughter, and good times!

First Day Hike – Elachee Nature Science Center

Elachee Nature Science Center 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA, United States

Kick off the new year with a refreshing outdoor adventure! Join us on January 1st for a FREE 3-mile guided hike along the beautiful Bridge Loop in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve.

2025 Polar Bear Plunge and Paddle – LCKC

Lake Lanier Olympic Park 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, United States

Say goodbye to 2024 and dive into the 2025 New Year at our 27th Annual Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser for LCKC, a non-profit organization. Join us for a unique experience on the lake! This event draws thrill seekers of all walks of life to plunge themselves into the cool waters of Lake Lanier, to bring in 2025. Awards will be given for best costume and best jump.

Live Music: Corey Smith – Boot Barn Hall

Boot Barn Hall 312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Gainesville, GA, United States

Corey Smith, the fan-made man from Jefferson, GA, has sold over 1 million concert tickets, 1.5 million digital singles and over 220,000 albums. Corey’s Spotify channel has amassed over 5.76 million listeners with more than 73 million streams and is currently averaging over 1.13 million streams each month.