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4 events,
2023 Festival of Trees – Gainesville Welcome Center
2023 Festival of Trees – Gainesville Welcome Center
Get into the holiday spirit by paying a visit to the City of Gainesville’s fourth annual Festival of Trees display!
Wilshire Wonderland of Light – Gainesville Parks & Recreation
Wilshire Wonderland of Light – Gainesville Parks & Recreation
Come explore the Wilshire Wonderland of Light Trail all season long!
Holly Jolly Trolley – Downtown Gainesville
Holly Jolly Trolley – Downtown Gainesville
The City of Gainesville is giving the gift of a Holly Jolly Trolley to residents and visitors seeking oohs and ahhs this holiday season!
4 events,
Fall Craft Week – INK
8 events,
Holiday Tree Trail – ABG
Holiday Tree Trail – ABG
The Holiday Tree Trail returns for its fifth year at Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville!
Pottery on the Wheel with Pam Kohler – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Pottery on the Wheel with Pam Kohler – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
This class will focus on using the potter's wheel; students will throw primary cylinder forms and learn how to manipulate and change these forms into vases, bowls, and plates!
Group Walk – Gainesville Gals Who Walk
Group Walk – Gainesville Gals Who Walk
Join the Gainesville Gals Who Walk on their FREE ladies group walks!
Pound Fitness – GVL Parks and Recreation
Pound Fitness – GVL Parks and Recreation
Join Frances Meadows Aquatic Center for this weekly POUND FITNESS class!
6 events,
Holiday Yappy Hour! – Nofo Brewing Co.
Holiday Yappy Hour! – Nofo Brewing Co.
Join NoFo Brew Co Gainesville, Gainesville Parks and Recreation and the Humane Society of NEGA for Midland Dog Park's Holiday YAPPY HOUR!
6 events,
Festive Clay Workshop – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
7 events,
Pop-Up Pottery Classes – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Pop-Up Pottery Classes – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Hand build your very own ceramic angel just in time for the holidays!
An Actor’s Carol – Gainesville Theatre Alliance
An Actor’s Carol – Gainesville Theatre Alliance
Performed by David Weber, this kinetic production of Dicken’s cautionary tale is amplified with elements of clown, mime, and vaudeville techniques!
11 events,
Santa’s Toy Run 2023 – Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Santa’s Toy Run 2023 – Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Welcome to the 16th Annual Santa’s Toy Run toy drive and fundraiser, brought to you by NASA-SE and Circle Heart Racing LLC!
Downtown Star Walk – Elachee Nature Science Center
Downtown Star Walk – Elachee Nature Science Center
Jump into a scale model of our solar system with an Elachee naturalist!
Winter Market – Hall County Farmers Market
Winter Market – Hall County Farmers Market
Hall County Farmers Winter Market will be open October 7th into mid-December!
Discovery Saturday – Elachee Nature Science Center
Discovery Saturday – Elachee Nature Science Center
Visit the Discovery Room at Elachee Nature Science Center for special crafts and activities relating to space and astronomy!
9 events,
2023 Festival of Trees – Gainesville Welcome Center
Wilshire Wonderland of Light – Gainesville Parks & Recreation
Holly Jolly Trolley – Downtown Gainesville
Fall Craft Week – INK
Holiday Tree Trail – ABG
Santa’s Toy Run 2023 – Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Christmas on Green Street 2023
Christmas on Green Street 2023
Join the City of Gainesville on the first Sunday in December for our annual Christmas on Green Street celebration!
Christmas on Green Street: Open House! – NEGA History Center
Christmas on Green Street: Open House! – NEGA History Center
Visit the Northeast Georgia History Center before the Christmas on Green Street Parade and enjoy free admission during their Open House!
An Actor’s Carol – Gainesville Theatre Alliance
An Actor’s Carol – Gainesville Theatre Alliance
Performed by David Weber, this kinetic production of Dicken’s cautionary tale is amplified with elements of clown, mime, and vaudeville techniques!
6 events,
Cheetah Craft Week – INK!
Open Figure Drawing Session – Brenau University Galleries
Open Figure Drawing Session – Brenau University Galleries
Join Brenau University for an evening of Figure Drawing every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at Sellars Gallery!
8 events,
Pottery on the Wheel with Pam Kohler – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Pottery on the Wheel with Pam Kohler – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
This class will focus on using the potter's wheel; students will throw primary cylinder forms and learn how to manipulate and change these forms into vases, bowls, and plates!
Science Night – Elachee Nature Science Center
Science Night – Elachee Nature Science Center
Join Elachee Nature Science Center to be immersed in the night sky!
6 events,
Family Frolics – Elachee Nature Science Center
Family Frolics – Elachee Nature Science Center
For December’s program, Elachee Nature Science Center will be exploring the solar system and space through sensory activities, stories, crafts, and more!
7 events,
Festive Clay Workshop – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
8 events,
Pop-Up Pottery Classes – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Pop-Up Pottery Classes – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Hand build your very own ceramic angel just in time for the holidays!
Live Music: Rumors ATL – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: Rumors ATL – Boot Barn Hall
Rumours ATL - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac hits the main stage of Boot Barn Hall on Friday, December 8th!
Standup Comedy Night: Loud Special! – Blue Door
Standup Comedy Night: Loud Special! – Blue Door
A Standup Comedy showcase featuring the best and brightest in Standup for the LGBTQ+ community!
10 events,
Winter Market – Hall County Farmers Market
Winter Market – Hall County Farmers Market
Hall County Farmers Winter Market will be open October 7th into mid-December!
Discovery Saturday – Elachee Nature Science Center
Discovery Saturday – Elachee Nature Science Center
Visit the Discovery Room at Elachee Nature Science Center for special crafts and activities relating to space and astronomy!
Live Music: North GA Chamber Symphony Ensemble – The Arts Council
Live Music: North GA Chamber Symphony Ensemble – The Arts Council
The North Georgia Chamber Symphony Ensemble returns to The Arts Council for a night of holiday celebrations!
7 events,
2023 Festival of Trees – Gainesville Welcome Center
Wilshire Wonderland of Light – Gainesville Parks & Recreation
Holly Jolly Trolley – Downtown Gainesville
Holiday Tree Trail – ABG
Cheetah Craft Week – INK!
Christmas on the Homestead – NEGA History Center
Christmas on the Homestead – NEGA History Center
Take your photo with Santa (included with admission), make traditional Christmas decorations, write a letter for Santa, and enjoy a special Storytime at the NEGA History Center!
Chanukah Celebration on the Square – Chabad of Hall County
Chanukah Celebration on the Square – Chabad of Hall County
Join the Chabad of Hall County for the 2nd Annual Chanukah celebration in Historic Downtown Gainesville!
6 events,
Monkey Craft Week – INK
8 events,
Pottery on the Wheel with Pam Kohler – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Pottery on the Wheel with Pam Kohler – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
This class will focus on using the potter's wheel; students will throw primary cylinder forms and learn how to manipulate and change these forms into vases, bowls, and plates!
Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Join the Quinlan Visual Arts Center on the second Tuesday of every month for Ekphrasis for the Masses!
Art Night – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Art Night – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
The Georgia Art league (GAL) is proud to present Art Night at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center!
7 events,
Festive Clay Workshop – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Third Thursday Homeschool Day – Elachee Nature Science Center
Third Thursday Homeschool Day – Elachee Nature Science Center
Take a look at constellations and learn about astronomy in Elachee Nature Science Center's Starlab Planetarium!
8 events,
Winter Market – Hall County Farmers Market
Winter Market – Hall County Farmers Market
Hall County Farmers Winter Market will be open October 7th into mid-December!
Hops and Holly: Wreath Making – ABG
Hops and Holly: Wreath Making – ABG
Do you love plants, staple guns, and beer? Then this is the class for you!
Live Music: Interstellar Echoes – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: Interstellar Echoes – Boot Barn Hall
Interstellar Echoes is a musical ensemble dedicated to replicating the iconic sound and performance style of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd!
5 events,
2023 Festival of Trees – Gainesville Welcome Center
Wilshire Wonderland of Light – Gainesville Parks & Recreation
Holly Jolly Trolley – Downtown Gainesville
Holiday Tree Trail – ABG
Monkey Craft Week – INK
7 events,
Holiday Camp – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Holiday Camp – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Bring some holiday cheer to the crafting table at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center!
No School Nature Days – Elachee Nature Science Center
No School Nature Days – Elachee Nature Science Center
Visit the Discovery Room for special crafts and activities relating to space and astronomy!
8 events,
Pottery on the Wheel with Pam Kohler – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Pottery on the Wheel with Pam Kohler – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
This class will focus on using the potter's wheel; students will throw primary cylinder forms and learn how to manipulate and change these forms into vases, bowls, and plates!
Pound Fitness – GVL Parks and Recreation
Pound Fitness – GVL Parks and Recreation
Join Frances Meadows Aquatic Center for this weekly POUND FITNESS class!
7 events,
Live Music: Dueling Pianos, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: Dueling Pianos, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Boot Barn Hall
Dueling Pianos Rocking Around the Christmas Tree is an energetic and entertaining holiday event where dueling pianists showcase their musical prowess with a lively rendition of the classic Christmas song "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree"!
4 events,
Discovery Saturday – Elachee Nature Science Center
Discovery Saturday – Elachee Nature Science Center
Visit the Discovery Room at Elachee Nature Science Center for special crafts and activities relating to space and astronomy!
3 events,
Wilshire Wonderland of Light – Gainesville Parks & Recreation
Holly Jolly Trolley – Downtown Gainesville
Holiday Tree Trail – ABG
4 events,
No School Nature Day – Elachee Nature Science Center
No School Nature Day – Elachee Nature Science Center
Join Elachee Nature Science Center for their December No School Nature Days!
4 events,
FREE ART FRIDAY: Art Drop – Brenau University
FREE ART FRIDAY: Art Drop – Brenau University
THAT'S RIGHT!! FIND FREE ART YOU CAN KEEP- ALL OVER DOWNTOWN GAINESVILLE and throughout the walkways of BRENAU UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES!
4 events,
Live Music: Highway to Hell & Absolute Def Leopard – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: Highway to Hell & Absolute Def Leopard – Boot Barn Hall
Gear up for a high-energy night with Highway to Hell and Absolute Def Leppard!
3 events,
Holiday Tree Trail – ABG
Live Music: New Year’s Eve Bash with Absolute Queen – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: New Year’s Eve Bash with Absolute Queen – Boot Barn Hall
New Year's Eve with "Absolute Queen" promises an unforgettable night of ringing in the new year with a stunning tribute to the legendary rock band Queen!
2024 New Years Eve Celebration – The Vault at the National
2024 New Years Eve Celebration – The Vault at the National
Ring in the New Year in style at The Vault and bid farewell to 2023 with an unforgettable evening of glitz and glamour!
3 events,
2024 Polar Plunge and Paddle – LCKC
2024 Polar Plunge and Paddle – LCKC
Leap into 2024 at LCKC's 26th Annual Polar Bear Plunge and Paddle!
2024 First Day Hike – Elachee Nature Science Center
2024 First Day Hike – Elachee Nature Science Center
Put your best foot forward to start the New Year by joining Elachee Nature Science Center for a FREE guided hike!
Open Figure Drawing Session – Brenau University Galleries
Open Figure Drawing Session – Brenau University Galleries
Join Brenau University for an evening of Figure Drawing every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at Sellars Gallery!
1 event,
Pottery on the Wheel with Pam Kohler – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Pottery on the Wheel with Pam Kohler – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
This class will focus on using the potter's wheel; students will throw primary cylinder forms and learn how to manipulate and change these forms into vases, bowls, and plates!
1 event,
Family Frolic – Elachee Nature Science Center
Family Frolic – Elachee Nature Science Center
Join Elachee Nature Science Center for their monthly Family Frolic program!