Events at this location

Saturdays April through July – 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.

37 Main Music Fest, Cumming

Perfect for the entire family. Includes tribute bands to Bruno Mars, Linkin Park, Justin Timberlake, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Lynrd Skynyrd, and others. Plus food and drink trucks, and games.

Dates/Times: 

Saturday, July 24th, noon – 11:00 pm

Sunday, July 25th, 1:00 – 10:00 pm

Location: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd, Cumming

Cost: $19.99 to $299.99

For more information:  Event Link

Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega

On-going Event – Pickers and singers perform traditional mountain music – Saturday afternoons through Oct. 9th.

Date(s): Saturdays through October 9th

Time: afternoon

Location: Downtown Dahlonega, outside Gold Museum State Historic Site, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533

For more information: Dahlonega.org

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

37 Main Music Fest, Cumming

Perfect for the entire family. Includes tribute bands to Bruno Mars, Linkin Park, Justin Timberlake, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Lynrd Skynyrd, and others. Plus food and drink trucks, and games.

Dates/Times: 

Saturday, July 24th, noon – 11:00 pm

Sunday, July 25th, 1:00 – 10:00 pm

Location: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd, Cumming

Cost: $19.99 to $299.99

For more information:  Event Link

Twilight Storytime Tails and Tales, GAINESVILLE

Weather permitting, stop by the Rock Creek Veterans Park Amphitheater each Monday this summer for a twilight story time provided by the Hall County Library System and Gainesville Parks and Recreation.

Date(s): every Monday in June and July

Time: 6:15 PM

Location: Rock Creek Veterans Park, Downtown Gainesville, 223 Northside Drive • Across from the Downtown Library

For more information: Gainesville.org

Cost: Free

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.

Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show, Hiawassee

Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show is where you’ll find pottery, painting, jewelry, signs, crochet, candles, soap and more.

Date(s): July 29th – 31st

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, daily

Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA   30546

Cost: Adults: $5; Children 12 & under are FREE

For more information: 706-896-4191 or Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show

Flowery Branch Farmers Market

The market is every Thursday, but live music, food trucks and Main Street vendors arrive on the 2nd Thursdays of each month.

Date(s): Every Thursday through October

Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Main Street Vendors at 5:00 p.m.)

Location: City Hall lawn, 5419 W. Pine St., Flowery Branch, GA

For more information:  FloweryBranchGA.org, Farmer’s Market Info

Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show, Hiawassee

Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show is where you’ll find pottery, painting, jewelry, signs, crochet, candles, soap and more.

Date(s): July 29th – 31st

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, daily

Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA   30546

Cost: Adults: $5; Children 12 & under are FREE

For more information: 706-896-4191 or Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show

Roving Ranger, Gainesville

Have a burning question for a naturalist? The new ranger/naturalist at Don Carter State Park will be making rounds at the campgrounds and beach area to meet guests and answer questions.

Date: Fridays through September 3rd.

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

For more information: 678-450-7726,  GaStateParks

The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s most famous and best-loved satire, will be performed. Set in the romantic atmosphere of the late Victorian period, Wilde’s play mercilessly lampoons the upper classes of British society.

Date(s): Friday, July 30th; Saturday, July 31st; Sunday, August 1st; Friday, August 6th; Saturday, August 7th; and Sunday, August 8th

Time(s): Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sundays 2:00 pm

Location: The Historic Holly Theatre, Dahlonega

Cost: $20 Adults; $10 students & military

More information: Historic Holly Theatre, 706-530-5162 or email: info@hollytheater.com.

Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville

Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga.

Date(s): Saturdays

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville

Cost: $10

Information: Instructor, Cait Patterson, FaceBook , Instagram

Farmer’s Market, Dahlonega

Date(s): Saturdays through August 28th

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Hancock Park, corner of N. Park and Warwick streets

For more info: (706) 482-2707,  Dahlonega.org, Farmer’s Market Event Info,  FaceBook Page

Cost: Free

Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show, Hiawassee

Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show is where you’ll find pottery, painting, jewelry, signs, crochet, candles, soap and more.

Date(s): July 29th – 31st

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, daily

Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA   30546

Cost: Adults: $5; Children 12 & under are FREE

For more information: 706-896-4191 or Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show

Saturdays April through July – 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.

Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega

On-going Event – Pickers and singers perform traditional mountain music – Saturday afternoons through Oct. 9th.

Date(s): Saturdays through October 9th

Time: afternoon

Location: Downtown Dahlonega, outside Gold Museum State Historic Site, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533

For more information: Dahlonega.org

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

Campfire & S’mores at Don Carter State Park

Available for all ages. Gather around the campfire for silly stories and s’mores with the park naturalist. Please bring your own personal outdoor chairs.

Date(s): Saturday, July 3rd, 17th and 31st

Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: Meet at the open field located at the south end of the park. Park staff will be located at the entrance of the park to give directions.

Cost: $1, plus $5 parking fee

For more information: 678-450-7726, event info

The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s most famous and best-loved satire, will be performed. Set in the romantic atmosphere of the late Victorian period, Wilde’s play mercilessly lampoons the upper classes of British society.

Date(s): Friday, July 30th; Saturday, July 31st; Sunday, August 1st; Friday, August 6th; Saturday, August 7th; and Sunday, August 8th

Time(s): Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sundays 2:00 pm

Location: The Historic Holly Theatre, Dahlonega

Cost: $20 Adults; $10 students & military

More information: Historic Holly Theatre, 706-530-5162 or email: info@hollytheater.com.