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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!
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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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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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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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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🧳✨ Suitcase Saturday: Jingle Mingle Edition! 🎄
Ridge, Tiara, and Scout are getting into the holiday spirit because Jingle Mingle is almost here! 🎅❤️
Join us in Downtown Gainesville on Saturday, November 21, for an evening filled with holiday cheer, festive fun, a visit from Santa, and the annual Lighting of the Chicken! 🐔✨
Who's ready to kick off the holiday season with us? 🎁
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🎉 WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN GAINESVILLE? 🎉
Another weekend full of fun is headed our way! From live music and local markets to family-friendly activities, there's something for everyone in Gainesville! 🍂✨
📅 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
🎨 Collage Collective – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
☕ Network Over Coffee – Pressworks at the Times
🧱 LEGO Club – Hall County Downtown Library
📚 Friday Storytime – The Storybook Market
🥬 Fresh Foods Market – Good News Clinics
🏴☠️ Old Time Sailors: Pirate Tunes & Sea Shanties – The Hall
🎸 Brother Jason & the Red Dirt Saints – Bourbon Brothers
🎶 Live Music Fridays – Cork It & Tap It Growlers
🎤 Late Night Live Music – Big Daddy's Honkytonk
📅 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
📚 Saturday Storytime – The Storybook Market
🧵 Storytime & GA Cross Stitchers – Hall County Downtown Library
🎸 To The Limit: Eagles Tribute – The Hall
💃 Salsa Saturdays – El Salvador Restaurant
🏈 Brunch & Game Day Watch Party – Bourbon Brothers
🎶 Live Music – Moe's Record Shop, Wild Wing Cafe & Blackstrap Rock Hall
🎧 DJ Saturdays – Big Daddy's Honkytonk
📅 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
🥞 Brunch & Sunday Serenades – Bourbon Brothers
🎤 Open Mic Comedy – Blackstrap Rock Hall
🎶 Live Music – Moe's Record Shop
✨ And SO much more happening around Gainesville!
🔗 Visit ExploreGainesville.org for more event details and upcoming activities!
👇 Know of another event happening this weekend? Share it in the comments!
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✨ MEET THE TOURISM TEAM! ✨
Meet the ladies behind the events and special moments at The Boathouse at Lake Lanier! 💙
From planning weddings and celebrations to bringing community events to life, Corey, Jessica, and Merilynn help make every event at The Boathouse special!
Get to know the faces behind the planning, learn a few fun facts, and see what they love most about their jobs! 🥂
We're so thankful for this amazing team and everything they do to make The Boathouse a place where memories are made! 🌊
#MeetTheTeam #TheBoathouseAtLakeLanier #LakeLanierOlympicPark #ExploreGainesvilleGA ...
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