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Time for the Holiday Boat Light Parade – toy drive added
by Pamela A. Keene | Nov 30, 2025 | News
Toys, toys, toys. It’s time for the annual Holiday Boat Light Parade at Lake Lanier. Scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, organizers have …
Read MoreRowing program offered for oncology community
The Lake Lanier Rowing Club is once again offering a free 12-week indoor learn-to-row program created …
Read MoreHoliday celebration at Gallery on the Square
by Pamela A. Keene | Nov 30, 2025 | News
Gallery on the Square, which held its annual holiday celebration last month, features a …
Read MoreAtlanta Boat Show set for early January at World Congress Center
Shortly after the New Year at The 2026 Discover Boating Atlanta Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive, docks January 8–11, at the …
Read MoreWhen the sign says ‘Sold Out,’ you know it’s great
by Pamela A. Keene | Nov 30, 2025 | News
Flowery Branch’s newest eatery – Whistle Q – is open for business. Featuring fresh-smoked meats by the …
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FEATURES
Nature working in tandem
by Pamela A. Keene | Nov 30, 2025 | Features
More than 40 years ago, then-Operations Project Manager at Lake Lanier the late Erwin Topper initiated a …
Read MoreGainesville’s Longwood Park project advances
by Pamela A. Keene | Nov 30, 2025 | Features
Connecting downtown to Lake Lanier, the Rock Creek Greenway is experiencing further improvements this winter and …
Read MoreGreen-suited Santas ‘sprint’ on Green St.
by Jane Harrison | Nov 30, 2025 | Features
A holiday fantasy steeped in local history and sweetened by family memories will bound down Green Street in …
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LatestNew Year’s events offer variety of celebrations
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OUTDOOR CALENDAR
13dec5:00 pm2025 Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier
Event Details
Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier Annual holiday Festival of lights Boat Parade on Lake Lanier with decorated boats. The holiday parade will begin at Port Royale on Lake Lanier at 5:00
Event Details
Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier
Annual holiday Festival of lights Boat Parade on Lake Lanier with decorated boats. The holiday parade will begin at Port Royale on Lake Lanier at 5:00 p.m. and end at Margaritaville. The parade will cruise through the following marinas: Port Royal, Aqualand, University Yacht Club, Lazy Days, Holiday Marina and end at Margaritaville. The boats are judged and prizes awarded for creativity and festivity. This year your help will be going to Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Youth Home, Kare for Kids, and Georgia K9 Search & Recovery.
Date: Saturday, December 13 2025
Time: 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: see website/facebook for more information, Port Royal Marina, 8800 Port Royale Drive, Gainesville, GA 30506
Cost: see registration for boat entry fees, donations, etc.
For more information: (registration/route/time schedule) www.georgiasheriffsyouth.org, Georgia K9 Search & Recovery, Kare for Kids
more
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm
14dec12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
21dec12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
28dec12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
01jan8:00 am2:00 pm2026 LCKC Polar Bear Plunge & Paddle
Event Details
Spend your first day of the New Year on Lake Lanier taking part in an annual tradition: The LCKC Polar Bear Plunge and Paddle. Date: Jan 1, 2026 Time: 8 am –
Event Details
Spend your first day of the New Year on Lake Lanier taking part in an annual tradition: The LCKC Polar Bear Plunge and Paddle.
Date: Jan 1, 2026
Time: 8 am – 2 pm
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road
Fee: $20
For more info: 2026 LCKC Polar Bear Plunge
Time
(Thursday) 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Lake Lanier Weather
Lake Events
december
13dec5:00 pm2025 Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier
Event Details
Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier Annual holiday Festival of lights Boat Parade on Lake Lanier with decorated boats. The holiday parade will begin at Port Royale on Lake Lanier at 5:00
Event Details
Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier
Annual holiday Festival of lights Boat Parade on Lake Lanier with decorated boats. The holiday parade will begin at Port Royale on Lake Lanier at 5:00 p.m. and end at Margaritaville. The parade will cruise through the following marinas: Port Royal, Aqualand, University Yacht Club, Lazy Days, Holiday Marina and end at Margaritaville. The boats are judged and prizes awarded for creativity and festivity. This year your help will be going to Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Youth Home, Kare for Kids, and Georgia K9 Search & Recovery.
Date: Saturday, December 13 2025
Time: 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: see website/facebook for more information, Port Royal Marina, 8800 Port Royale Drive, Gainesville, GA 30506
Cost: see registration for boat entry fees, donations, etc.
For more information: (registration/route/time schedule) www.georgiasheriffsyouth.org, Georgia K9 Search & Recovery, Kare for Kids
more
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm
Off Lake Events
december
13dec5:00 pm2025 Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier
Event Details
Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier Annual holiday Festival of lights Boat Parade on Lake Lanier with decorated boats. The holiday parade will begin at Port Royale on Lake Lanier at 5:00
Event Details
Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier
Annual holiday Festival of lights Boat Parade on Lake Lanier with decorated boats. The holiday parade will begin at Port Royale on Lake Lanier at 5:00 p.m. and end at Margaritaville. The parade will cruise through the following marinas: Port Royal, Aqualand, University Yacht Club, Lazy Days, Holiday Marina and end at Margaritaville. The boats are judged and prizes awarded for creativity and festivity. This year your help will be going to Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Youth Home, Kare for Kids, and Georgia K9 Search & Recovery.
Date: Saturday, December 13 2025
Time: 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: see website/facebook for more information, Port Royal Marina, 8800 Port Royale Drive, Gainesville, GA 30506
Cost: see registration for boat entry fees, donations, etc.
For more information: (registration/route/time schedule) www.georgiasheriffsyouth.org, Georgia K9 Search & Recovery, Kare for Kids
more
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm
14dec12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
21dec12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
28dec12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
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