Events

Behind the Scenes: Animal Care in Action – Elachee Nature Science Center

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

Get an up-close look at what it takes to care for Elachee’s resident animal ambassadors! Join our Animal Curator and volunteers each Thursday afternoon to assist with real animal care tasks—like feeding, habitat upkeep, and enrichment—while learning fascinating facts about the reptiles, amphibians, and other creatures that call Elachee home.

Chi-Town Transit Authority: Chicago Tribute – Boot Barn Hall

Boot Barn Hall 312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Gainesville, GA, United States

Chi-Town Transit Authority (CTA) is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band founded in 2017 and based out of Atlanta, GA dedicated to reproducing the “Chicago” concert experience!

September Discovery Saturday

September Discovery Saturday – Elachee Nature Science Center

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

This September, discover the wild side of your own backyard at Elachee! Every Saturday, we’re highlighting the amazing animals that may be living just outside your door. Through hands-on activities, up-close encounters, and guided programs; you and your family will learn how to identify, support, and protect the wildlife that calls Georgia home.

Equality Fest ’25 – Midland Greenway

Midland Greenway 682 Grove Street, Gainesville, GA, United States

Get ready for a full day of music and performances as Equality Fest makes its debut in Gainesville, GA!

Dancing in the Moonlight – Gainesville Ballet Company

Brenau University's Hosch Theatre 429 Academy Street NE, Gainesville, GA, United States

Gainesville Ballet Company opens its 2025–2026 season with "Dancing in the Moonlight," a collection of repertory works choreographed specifically for the company by local and world-renowned choreographers!

John Waite – Boot Barn Hall

Boot Barn Hall 312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Gainesville, GA, United States

As a solo artist and as the lead singer of The Baby's and Bad English, John Waite was a fixture of album-oriented rock radio stations during the '70s and '80s. John Waite had a talent for power ballads and driving arena rock, occasionally touching on new wave-styled power pop as well!