Jingle Mingle 2026 – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on November 21st, 2026 at Jingle Mingle and the Lighting of the Chicken in Roosevelt Square!
Christmas on Green Street 2026 – Downtown Gainesville
Join the City of Gainesville on the first Sunday in December for our annual Christmas on Green Street celebration!
Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Please join Quinlan Visual Arts Center for this welcoming and fun poetry session to learn more about ekphrastic poetry and to write poems of your own!
Expressive Art as Therapy: Grief and Loss with Dawn Columbo – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
No pressure to talk. Just be present, and allow the process of creative writing, collage, painting, and other art forms be a catalyst for self-care.
Summer Clay Camp – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Our program is designed to cater to individuals at every skill level, whether you're just starting or have some experience with clay.
A1A: Jimmy Buffett Tribute – The Hall at Bourbon Brothers
Set sail with A1A, the official and original Jimmy Buffett tribute show, bringing over three decades of Parrothead-approved performances to the stage!
Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
First Friday Concerts – Midland Greenway
Join us on the Midland Greenway on July 3rd to celebrate Independence Day with a special fireworks show!
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!
Gainesville Chicken Festival 2026 – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us at Lake Lanier Olympic Park for Gainesville's annual Chicken Festival!
2026 SQUAREcrows – Downtown Gainesville
It's the 12th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!
Trick or Treat on the Square – Downtown Gainesville
Join us in 2026 on the Historic Downtown Gainesville Square for our annual Trick Or Treat on the Square!
Hall County Farmers Market – Every Tuesday & Saturday
Shop fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, and handmade items while kids and adults alike enjoy the friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Summer Chautauqua Series: Revolutionary War – NEGA History Center
Please join the NEGA History Center for their Summer Chautauqua series featuring Revolutionary War figures of Georgia on June 27th-28th!
Reading of the Declaration of Independence – Roosevelt Square
The NEGA History Center is partnering with Judge Kelly Robertson and The Gainesville Bar Association to organize a reading of the Declaration of Independence…
Forum and Homeschool Day: 30th Anniversary of the Atlanta Olympics- NEGA History Center
Please join the Northeast Georgia History Center for their Forum and Homeschool Day that will be highlighting the 30th anniversary of the Atlanta Olympics!
Forum: Locke and Revolutionary War Philosophy – NEGA History Center
Please join the Northeast Georgia History Center for their forum on Locke and Revolutionary War Philosophy with Brad Hasten!
Homeschool Day: Founding of Georgia, Oglethorpe – NEGA History Center
Please join the Northeast Georgia History Center for their Homeschool Day covering the founding of Georgia, Oglethorpe on September 17th!
History of Halloween in Northeast Georgia – NEGA History Center
The Northeast Georgia History Center is highlighting the history of Halloween observances and superstitions in our region this October! Stay tuned for more…
The Gilded Age – NEGA History Center
The Northeast Georgia History Center is highlighting the Gilded Age this December. Stay tuned for more info!
Tracy Byrd – The Hall at Bourbon Brothers
Don’t miss Tracy Byrd live—classic hits, incredible voice, and unforgettable country energy await on July 24th!
Live Concert: Back in Time – Smithgall Arts Center
Back in Time, formed in 2009, is one of North Georgia’s premiere Horn/Show Bands. A tremendous lead singer, backed up by a five piece rhythm section and four…
Summer Music Series: Eggy – Smithgall Arts Center
Eggy is redefining the modern jam band experience with a blend of rich songwriting, exploratory improvisation, and magnetic live energy.