Plan Your Visit
What To Do
From outdoor activities to amazing cultural experiences, there are endless ways to Explore Gainesville!
Where To Stay
Gainesville offers a wide range of accommodations from modern comforts to cozy lodging. Sweet Dreams!
Where To Dine
Gainesville’s dining options are diverse just like the people, culture, activities and attractions!
Where To Go
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!
First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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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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Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us on September 12th, 2026 for the annual Lake Lanier Hong Kong Dragon Boat…
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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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Gainesville Chicken Festival 2026 – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us at Lake Lanier Olympic Park for Gainesville’s annual Chicken Festival!
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2026 SQUAREcrows – Downtown Gainesville
It’s the 12th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!
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🍂✨ THIS MONTH IN GAINESVILLE | SEPTEMBER
September is packed with things to do in Gainesville! From festivals and live music to family fun, arts, sports, weekly happenings and more, there’s something going on all month long. 📅✨
👀 What event are you most excited for this month? Tell us in the comments! 👇
🔗 Check out our full event calendar to start planning your September in Gainesville: www.exploregainesville.org/events/ (and this is just some of what Gainesville has to offer!)
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🎶 GVL GIRLS NIGHT-OUT GIVEAWAY! 💙
We’re giving 5 lucky winners the ultimate night out to see Kylie Morgan on September 10! 🤠✨
Each winner gets 2 tickets + a meet & greet + merch from Kylie Morgan AND Explore Gainesville! 🎟️🛍️
TO ENTER:
💙 Like this post
👯 Tag a friend you’d bring
✨ BONUS: Share to your story for an extra entry!
🏆 Winners announced Monday, September 7!
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🧳 The Suitcase Family had a busy August! From exploring Elachee Nature Science Center to ice cream on the Downtown Gainesville Square, they’ve been making memories all over Gainesville. 💙
Catch up on their adventures and learn more about their story on our blog!
Blog: www.exploregainesville.org/meet-the-gainesville-suitcase-family-your-new-favorite-weekend-travelers/
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