The Boathouse

Introducing the City of Gainesville's
newest, premier lakeside event venue...
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Jingle Mingle

Join us on November 21, 2026
for Jingle Mingle and the Lighting
of the Chicken in Roosevelt Square!
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Christmas on Green Street

Join us on December 6th, 2026
for Christmas on Green Street!
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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, Food Truck Fridays and so much more!

November 10, 2026 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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November 21, 2026 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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December 6, 2026 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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December 8, 2026 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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January 12, 2027 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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February 9, 2027 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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