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!
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A1A: Jimmy Buffett Tribute – Boot Barn Hall
The energy, musicianship, originality, excitement, and continuous honest dedication to preserving Jimmy Buffet's legacy that has always surrounded a Jeff Pike and A1A performance are an experience and a driving force that has helped the band remain the first, foremost, and longest-running Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show in history! |
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Experience the excitement of girls flag football with the Atlanta Falcons at a free clinic on Tuesday, September 2, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Johnson High School in Gainesville! |
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Step into a space of tranquility and purpose with Wellness Wednesday—a rejuvenating outdoor yoga class dedicated to raising funds for brain cancer research with Knox Martin Foundation! |
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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. |
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Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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Join us for the Third Annual Artist Educator Exhibit opening reception on Friday, September 5th from 5:30-7:00pm at the Smithgall Arts Center!
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Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us in September 6th, 2025 for the annual Lake Lanier Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, Georgia’s biggest Hong Kong cultural event of the year!
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By the end of the class, guests will take home their unique creations and knowledge of a new artistic process. All materials will be supplied. Beginners welcome! 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. Midland will be LIT with a fabulous party band, glow in the dark fun and FIREWORKS! |
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Learn to Row – Lake Lanier Rowing Club
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Bring your pup and make a splash at the annual Soggy Doggy Pool Party, where dogs take over the pool for an end-of-summer swim! Don’t miss this tail-wagging good time filled with water, fun, and plenty of treats! |
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Please join us for this welcoming and fun poetry session to learn more about ekphrastic poetry and to write poems of your own!
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Please join us for his fascinating presentation on the Women of World War II! The presentation will be about 1 hour and will end with a short Question and Answer session.
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Step into a space of tranquility and purpose with Wellness Wednesday—a rejuvenating outdoor yoga class dedicated to raising funds for brain cancer research with Knox Martin Foundation! |
3 events,
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.
Welcome local homeschool families! We invite you to join us for an afternoon of adventure and learning! |
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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!
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Legendary singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville on September 12 for an encore performance celebrating the Garden’s 10th anniversary! |
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Discover the hidden beauty of the world with macro photography, […] 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.
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Get ready for a wild and wonderful experience that the whole family will love! Join us for a day filled with thrilling encounters, educational demonstrations, and delicious treats at our annual Wildlife Festival! |
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Learn to Row – Lake Lanier Rowing Club
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Experience the magic of Lake Lanier at sunset during this special evening at The Boathouse! |
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Step into a space of tranquility and purpose with Wellness Wednesday—a rejuvenating outdoor yoga class dedicated to raising funds for brain cancer research with Knox Martin Foundation! |
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Join us for a fun, hands-on Homeschool Day all about Georgia's prehistoric history. Enjoy fossil digs, pottery reconstruction, fossil imprint crafts, and more!
$6 – $8
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. |
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Join us for a special rooftop concert featuring Brother Jason & the Red Dirt Saints that you won’t want to miss! Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U,” in 1985, and a multitude of other prestigious awards nominations! |
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Swim Across America – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join swimmers of all levels for the Swim Across America Atlanta open water swim at Lake Lanier Olympic Park on Saturday, September 21, from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM! 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.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month — let’s come together as a community and walk for mental health, hope, and healing.
Dare to join us for spine-tingling book discussions with Better Read Than Dead, your ultimate horror book club! |
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Learn to Row – Lake Lanier Rowing Club
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Join us on September 21st at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center for this year’s Connections in Color: Mental Health Art Contest—now taking place in September to align with Suicide Prevention Month.
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Join Gainesville Parks and Recreation on the Midland Greenway for the annual butterfly release in the fall! There will be crafts, exhibitors, food trucks, and of course THOUSANDS of butterflies! |
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Join us for The Leaders with Legacy Experience Fashion Show Fundraiser—a unique celebration where nominated community models take to the runway, each accompanied by someone who has profoundly shaped their journey and created a legacy in their life! |
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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.
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Unleash your creativity in a relaxing, step-by-step painting session inspired by the iconic Bob Ross! From paying her dues at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville to holding the honor of being the only Canadian female member of the Grand Ole Opry, Terri Clark continues to build an unforgettable legacy primed for the history books of Country music! |
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Multi-platinum entertainer SARA EVANS is at the top of her game. As the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades — her five No. 1 singles include “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly,” and “A Little Bit Stronger”. Several of those #1’s spent 2 weeks in the top spot and were certified platinum by the R.I.A.A. Overall, she’s had 15 songs chart in the top 20. |
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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.
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Join the Hispanic Alliance GA – La Alianza, on September 27, 2025, from 3–9 PM on the Midland Greenway for a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture! From the soaring once-in-a-generation vocals to the chorus filled guitar riffs, this show features the iconic hits Queen was known for. Songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love" and "We are the Champions" invite fans to sing along at the top of their lungs. As the band moves through classic dance numbers like "Another One Bites the Dust" and "Fat Bottom Girls" everyone in the theatre will find themselves on their feet and dancing the night away. |
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Learn to Row – Lake Lanier Rowing Club
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Gainesville Reads Day Celebration – City of Gainesville
Mayor Sam Couvillon recently issued a proclamation on behalf of the City of Gainesville declaring Sept. 30, Gainesville Reads Day in support of Georgia Reads Day! Join us at the Downtown Dragon on the Gainesville Square from 5:30-6:30pm for a special celebration! |
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Step into a space of tranquility and purpose with Wellness Wednesday—a rejuvenating outdoor yoga class dedicated to raising funds for brain cancer research with Knox Martin Foundation! |
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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. Jeff Allen’s 2025 tour blends his signature standup comedy with a heartfelt message! |
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“Junie B. Jones is Not A Crook” – Gainesville Theatre Alliance
Junie B. Jones has a big problem—someone swiped her brand-new furry mittens! But when she finds a dazzling pen of many colors, is it “finders keepers” or something more? Between playground drama, kindergarten crushes, and tough lessons about right and wrong, Junie B. navigates it all with her usual flair. This playful, heartwarming adventure based on Barbara Park’s beloved book series celebrates the wild, wonderful world of childhood.
Find your confidence, build your skills, and connect with community in the great outdoors! As part of our Forest Fridays series, Elachee is excited to launch the brand-new Women of the Woods Club—a monthly gathering designed to empower women to explore nature with knowledge, safety, and confidence.
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Yes, you are coming down with a fever, disco fever that is! it's an ABBA dance party at NoFo Gainesville.
Join us for an evening of music that speaks to the strength of the human spirit!
$15 – $20
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This October, step into the shadows and uncover the secrets of nocturnal and “spooky” creatures at Elachee! Each Saturday, we’ll shine a light on bats, owls, spiders, and other misunderstood wildlife that play important roles in our ecosystems. Through hands-on crafts, sensory adventures, and up-close encounters, you and your family will discover why these creatures are more fascinating than frightening. After last years SELL OUT show - Rian Davis and COS orchestra return once again and perform their dazzling tribute to; "Sinatra at the Sands"! |