Events at this location

Full Moon Party–Fireworks!

Dance under the stars, hang out on the beach by the outdoor fire pits, enjoy food and drink at LandShark Bar & Grill, and round out the night with a fireworks show at 10 p.m.

Spring Farmers Market, Braselton

Date: 3rd Fridays through May

Time: 4-7 p.m.

Location: patio of Braselton Brothers Store, Davis St., Braselton, GA

For more information visit Braselton Farmers Market on Facebook (@BraseltonFarmersMarket)

Saturdays in April – Live Animal Showcase, Gainesville.

Held at Elachee Nature Science Center, you can meet some of the nature center’s live animal residents.

There are three meeting times:
11-11:45 a.m.
1-1:45 p.m.,
3-3:45 p.m.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr.

$5 adults, $3 children 2-12

FREE to Elachee members.

Register in advance. 770-535-1976, Elachee.org.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee

Chris Janson, breakout country star, performs at 7 p.m. He is a platinum-selling recording artist, high-octane entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, and award-winning singer/songwriter. He took home the trophy for ACM Video of the Year for his Gold-certified, inspiring hit song “Drunk Girl,” which also earned the Song of the Year title at the 2018 Music Row Awards and was named one of the “Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written” by NSAI. His chart-topping, triple-platinum smash “Buy Me A Boat” earned the same NSAI honor, thus earning the title multiple times.

Opening act: Davisson Brothers.

Date: Apr. 17, 2021

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Cost: $47

For more information: 706-896-4191, GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com

Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville

Learn how to use a telescope, view the first quarter moon, stars and constellations.

Date: April 17, 2021

Time: 7:45-9:45 p.m.

Location: Chicopee Woods Aquatic Studies Center at Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd.

• Event is for adults and children age 8 and older.
• Bring flashlight and pencil.
• Telescope fee $30 for up to five family members or friend group.
• Free to Elachee members. Register in advance. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.
• Event: Stars Over Elachee

Welcome Campfire, Royston

Toast marshmallows, tell stories, play games around the campfire. Supplies included, pet friendly.

Date: April 17, 2021

Time: 8-9 p.m.

Location: Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Rd., Royston, GA

Cost: $2 plus $5 parking

For more information:  GA State Parks, 706-245-6270, Welcome Campfire

Golden Spring in Watercolor, Gainesville

Paint spring scenes with gold metallic watercolor.

Date(s): April 20 & 21, 2021

Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr.

Cost: $89, $84 members.

Register by April 16.

For more information: Atlanta Botanical Garden – Gainesville, 404-888-4760, 

Golden Spring in Watercolor, Gainesville

Paint spring scenes with gold metallic watercolor.

Date(s): April 20 & 21, 2021

Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr.

Cost: $89, $84 members.

Register by April 16.

For more information: Atlanta Botanical Garden – Gainesville, 404-888-4760, 

The Northeast Georgia History Center presents FREE Livestream Programming to the public

Date: Each Wednesday

Time: 2 p.m

Location: Virtual – online – click here and select the yellow “Livestream Programs” button on the top right of the page to view free Livestream programs.

The Northeast Georgia History Center presents a livestream for the general public to enjoy via Facebook or YouTube Live.

Fee: FREE

For more information: 770-297-5900,  negahc.org

*NOTE: Each Friday, the facility presents special member livestreams for local and digital members.

Fee for Digital membership:  $3/month or $35/year for member livestreams and more.

Golden Spring in Watercolor, Gainesville

Paint spring scenes with gold metallic watercolor.

Date(s): April 20 & 21, 2021

Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr.

Cost: $89, $84 members.

Register by April 16.

For more information: Atlanta Botanical Garden – Gainesville, 404-888-4760, 

University of North Georgia – Band Chamber Ensembles Concert

This is a virtual event featuring various chamber groups from the Gainesville Symphonic Band and the Dahlonega Wind Ensembles for a varied repertoire of chamber music for winds.

Date: April 30, 2021

Time: 7:30 – 8:30 pm

Location: Virtual event, register to get link

For more information: 678-717-3438, UNG Music Events

Spring Birding Hike, Gainesville

Guided hike to see birds in Chicopee Woods for ages 18 and older.

Date: April 24, 2021

Time: 8-10 a.m

Location: Elachee Chicopee Woods Aquatic Studies Center at Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd.

Cost: $10, Free to Elachee members.

Register in advance: Elachee.org, 770-535-1976, more Event info

Saturdays in April – Live Animal Showcase, Gainesville.

Held at Elachee Nature Science Center, you can meet some of the nature center’s live animal residents.

There are three meeting times:
11-11:45 a.m.
1-1:45 p.m.,
3-3:45 p.m.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr.

$5 adults, $3 children 2-12

FREE to Elachee members.

Register in advance. 770-535-1976, Elachee.org.

Moonlight Movies, Royston

Bring a chair, watch a movie under the stars.

Date: April 10 & April 24, 2021

Time: 8-10 p.m.

Location: Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Rd., Royston, GA

Cost: $5 parking

For more information:  GA State Parks, 706-245-6270, Moonlight Movies

The Northeast Georgia History Center presents FREE Livestream Programming to the public

Date: Each Wednesday

Time: 2 p.m

Location: Virtual – online – click here and select the yellow “Livestream Programs” button on the top right of the page to view free Livestream programs.

The Northeast Georgia History Center presents a livestream for the general public to enjoy via Facebook or YouTube Live.

Fee: FREE

For more information: 770-297-5900,  negahc.org

*NOTE: Each Friday, the facility presents special member livestreams for local and digital members.

Fee for Digital membership:  $3/month or $35/year for member livestreams and more.