The Boathouse

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Gainesville’s annual event season is full of fun events for the whole family!

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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!

October 14, 2025 Movies at Midland – Film Ready Gainesville
Join Film Ready Gainesville under the stars for a special double feature on the Midland…
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October 17, 2025 2025 SQUAREcrows – Downtown Gainesville
It’s the 11th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!
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October 18, 2025 Gainesville Chicken Festival 2025 – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us at Lake Lanier Olympic Park for Gainesville’s annual Chicken Festival!
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The Georgia Film Festival returns to the UNG - University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus Oct. 16th-18th! 🎥✨🍿
Join us for three days of screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and special events celebrating storytelling and creativity across Georgia and the Southeast. Experience powerful films, meet the creators behind them, and discover why the City of Gainesville, Georgia is becoming a destination
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October in the City of Gainesville, Georgia of thrills and chills! From fall festivals to spooky celebrations, there’s something fun brewing all month long. 🎃💜👻

• ABBA Dance Party: Oct 3rd @ NoFo Brew Co Gainesville
• Oktober Fest: Oct 4th @ Tap It Growlers
• Movies at Midland: Oct 14th @ Midland Greenway
Georgia Film Festival: Oct 16th-18th @ UNG - University of North Georgia
• SQUAREcrows: O
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October in the City of Gainesville, Georgia of thrills and chills! From fall festivals to spooky celebrations, there’s something fun brewing all month long. 🎃💜👻

• ABBA Dance Party: Oct 3rd @ NoFo Brew Co Gainesville
• Oktober Fest: Oct 4th @ Tap It Growlers
• Movies at Midland: Oct 14th @ Midland Greenway
• Georgia Film Festival: Oct 16th-18th @ UNG - University of North Georgia
• SQUAREcrows: Oct 17th-31st @ Downtown Gainesville
• Gainesville Chicken Festival: Oct 18th @ Lake Lanier Olympic Park
• Fall Fly-In: Oct 25th @ Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport
• Trick or Treat on the Trail with Gainesville Parks & Recreation: Oct 25th @ Midland Greenway
• Trick or Treat on the Square: Oct 31st @ Downtown Gainesville

More Events: www.exploregainesville.org/events/
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Reminder: Join us tonight for Gainesville Reads Day! 📚✨Gainesville Reads Day set Tuesday, Sept. 30
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 22, 2025) – The City of Gainesville’s upcoming Gainesville Reads Day celebration is going to be lit…erary.

“In 2024, the Gainesville City Council procla
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Reminder: Join us tonight for Gainesville Reads Day! 📚✨
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