The Boathouse

Introducing the City of Gainesville's
newest, premier lakeside event venue...
Opening March 2024!
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Historic City Hall

Where historic charm and
modern sophistication collide...
Opening soon in Downtown Gainesville!
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What To Do

From outdoor activities to amazing cultural experiences, there are endless ways to Explore Gainesville!

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Where To Stay

Gainesville offers a wide range of accommodations from modern comforts to cozy lodging. Sweet Dreams!

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Where To Dine

Gainesville’s dining options are diverse just like the people, culture, activities and attractions!

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Where To Go

Gainesville’s annual event season is full of fun events for the whole family!

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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, Beach Bash, Food Truck Fridays and so much more!

March 23, 2024 Mutts on Main 2024 – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on March 23rd for Mutts on Main, where downtown goes to the dogs!
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March 26, 2024 Grand Opening: Ribbon Cutting & Open House! – The Boathouse
The City of Gainesville is proud to invite you to the grand opening of our…
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April 18, 2024 2024 Art Walk – Historic Gainesville
Join Downtown Gainesville for their second annual Art Walk!
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April 19, 2024 Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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April 28, 2024 Skate the City – GVL Parks and Recreation
Bring your skate boards, roller skates, roller blades, bikes, scooters, strollers… if it rolls without…
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May 1, 2024 Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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Explore Gainesville

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤!
Get out and discover all that the City of Gainesville, Georgia has to offer! With trivia nights, live music, theatre, workout classes and more, we are sure to have something that piques your interest!

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫. 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡
• Puppet Craft Week : All Week @ Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
• Beginner Racing League with Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club - LCKC: Now - May 11th @ Lake Lanier Olympic Park
• Inspired by Nature - The Works of James R. Darnell: Now - April 19th @ The Arts Council & Elachee Nature Science Center

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫. 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭
• Third Thursday Homeschool Day: 9am @ Elachee Nature Science Center
• Homeschool Day - The Great Depression: 10am @ Northeast Georgia History Center (NEGAHC)
• Open Mic Night: 7pm @ Blackstrap Rock Hall
• Country Karaoke Night: 8pm @ Big Daddy's Honkytonk

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫. 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝
• “Alice in Wonderland” from Gainesville Ballet Company: Now - Mar. 24th @ Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium
• Live Music - Allen, Mack, Myers, Moore w/ Zach Myers from Shinedown: 8pm @ Blackstrap Rock Hall

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫. 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝
• 2024 John Ferriss Regatta: All Day @ Lake Lanier Olympic Park
• Mutts on Main: 10am-4pm @ Downtown Gainesville

For More Events: www.exploregainesville.org/events/
Know of an event we’re missing?
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www.exploregainesville.org/events/community/add
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𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤!
Get out and discover all that the City of Gainesville, Georgia has to offer! With trivia nights, live music, theatre, workout classes and more, we are sure to have something that piques your interest!

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫. 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡
• Puppet Craft Week : All Week @ Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
• Beginner Racing League with Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club - LCKC: Now - May 11th @ Lake Lanier Olympic Park
• Inspired by Nature - The Works of James R. Darnell: Now - April 19th @ The Arts Council & Elachee Nature Science Center

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫. 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭
• Third Thursday Homeschool Day: 9am @ Elachee Nature Science Center
• Homeschool Day - The Great Depression: 10am @ Northeast Georgia History Center (NEGAHC)
• Open Mic Night: 7pm @ Blackstrap Rock Hall
• Country Karaoke Night: 8pm @ Big Daddys Honkytonk

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫. 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝
• “Alice in Wonderland” from Gainesville Ballet Company: Now - Mar. 24th @ Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium
• Live Music - Allen, Mack, Myers, Moore w/ Zach Myers from Shinedown: 8pm @ Blackstrap Rock Hall

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫. 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝
• 2024 John Ferriss Regatta: All Day @ Lake Lanier Olympic Park
• Mutts on Main: 10am-4pm @ Downtown Gainesville

For More Events: www.exploregainesville.org/events/
Know of an event we’re missing?
Give us the scoop by filling out our Event Promotion Application Form:
www.exploregainesville.org/events/community/add
2 days ago
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Happy #stpatricksday! 🍀 🌈
We are so lucky to call the City of Gainesville, Georgia our home!
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#gainesvillega #lakelanier #exploregainesville #rainbow #historicgainesville #hallcounty #exploregeogia
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Happy #StPatricksDay! 🍀 🌈
We are so lucky to call the City of Gainesville, Georgia our home!
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#gainesvillega #lakelanier #exploregainesville #rainbow #historicgainesville #hallcounty #exploregeogia
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