Events

Learn to Row – Lake Lanier Rowing Club

Lake Lanier Olympic Park 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, United States

Rowing is low impact, providing whole-body exercise that most people can do. Importantly, learning a new skill that includes physical activity is known to slow cognitive decline associated with aging!

Fall Exhibition Opening Reception – Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Quinlan Visual Arts Center 514 Green Street NE, Gainesville, GA, United States

Join us for the Fall Exhibition Opening Reception at Quinlan Visual Arts Center on August 14 at 5:30 PM, featuring works by Kevin Chambers, Ester Deen, Beatriz Maliszewski, and the Georgia Art League.

August Discovery Saturday

August Discovery Saturdays – Elachee Nature Science Center

Elachee Nature Science Center 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA, United States

Celebrate the towering giants of the forest this August at Elachee! Our Discovery Saturdays will be rooted in fun as we explore the incredible world of trees and the forests they call home. Through interactive learning, guided hikes, and creative crafts, you’ll uncover how trees support entire ecosystems—and why they matter more than ever. Bring the whole family and branch out into adventure each Saturday!

Smartphone Photography Workshop – Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville

Atlanta Botanical Garden - Gainesville 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville, GA, United States

Join us for a hands-on photography workshop focused on enhancing your smartphone photos using simple, effective techniques and editing. Set in the serene environment of the botanical garden, this class will teach you how to edit photos taken with your smartphone to bring out vibrant colors, adjust lighting, and fine-tune details!