Food Truck Fridays

Join us at Lake Lanier
Olympic Park for Food
Truck Friday with delicious
food, live music, and
lakeside fun all summer long!
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Food Truck Friday

The Boathouse

Introducing the City of Gainesville's
newest, premier lakeside event venue...
Now Booking on Lake Lanier!
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Historic City Hall

Where historic charm and
modern sophistication collide...
Now Booking in Downtown Gainesville!
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Historic Gainesville City Hall

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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!

July 18, 2025 Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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August 1, 2025 First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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August 15, 2025 Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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August 25, 2025 2025 Georgia Downtown Conference – Georgia Downtown Association
We are so excited to welcome the Georgia Downtown Association to Downtown Gainesville for the…
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September 5, 2025 First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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The circus is in town! πŸŽͺ 🐘✨
Explore Gainesville is thrilled to welcome the Windjammers Unlimited, Inc Conference this week as they bring the spirit of traditional American circus music to life. To celebrate, they’re hosting a free outdoor concert this Saturday, July 19 at The Arts Council!
Festivities kick off at 4PM with carnival-style fun including games, inflatables, face painting, and food trucks followed by a lively concert on the lawn at 7PM. Admission is free, and all are welcome to join the fun. Let’s show the Windjammers how Gainesville does hospitality!
More event details: www.exploregainesville.org/event/windjammers-unlimited-circus-friend-raiser-the-arts-council/
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The circus is in town! πŸŽͺ 🐘✨
Explore Gainesville is thrilled to welcome the Windjammers Unlimited, Inc Conference this week as they bring the spirit of traditional American circus music to life. To celebrate, they’re hosting a free outdoor concert this Saturday, July 19 at The Arts Council!
Festivities kick off at 4PM with carnival-style fun including games, inflatables, face painting, and food trucks followed by a lively concert on the lawn at 7PM. Admission is free, and all are welcome to join the fun. Let’s show the Windjammers how Gainesville does hospitality!
More event details: www.exploregainesville.org/event/windjammers-unlimited-circus-friend-raiser-the-arts-council/
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24 hours ago

Discover one of the City of Gainesville, Georgia’s most beautiful escapes at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville! 🌿🌸
This stunning garden features winding woodland trails, ever-changing seasonal displays, and five acres of cultivated plant collections that bloom year-round. It’s the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with the outdoors.
Plan your visit here: www.exploregainesville.org/things-to-do/gainesville-gardens/
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Discover one of the City of Gainesville, Georgia’s most beautiful escapes at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville! 🌿🌸
This stunning garden features winding woodland trails, ever-changing seasonal displays, and five acres of cultivated plant collections that bloom year-round. It’s the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with the outdoors.
Plan your visit here: www.exploregainesville.org/things-to-do/gainesville-gardens/
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4 days ago

Have you seen this playground in #GVLGA?? πŸ›πŸŒˆ
This inclusive playground on the Midland Greenway is 6,500 square feet of pure joy - with wide ramps, sensory play zones, gliders, and other adaptive features with access for users with mobility aids. It was designed with help from families, accessibility experts, and Gainesville Parks & Recreation to make sure EVERY kid can play, explore, and enjoy our outdoor spaces! πŸ‘¦πŸΎπŸ€ΈπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘§πŸΌ
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