Events at this location

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.

Garden Photography Basics, GAINESVILLE

Learn foundations of photography with cell phone or camera with focus on summer blooms.

Date: Saturday,  June 24th

Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville, GA   30501

Cost: Members: $84; Non-members: $89

For more information: 404-888-4760 or Garden Photography Basics

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

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

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

Made in the USA 5K/10K/Half-Marathon, Sugar Hill

What better way to CELEBRATE the birthday of the U.S.A. than by saying THANKS to all the people that work hard every day to keep this the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Date: Saturday, June 26, 2021

Time: 7:30 a.m.

Location: Sugar Hill City Hall, 5039 W Broad St., Sugar Hill, GA  30518

Cost:  Free for all active duty Military and First Responders (ID required), for all others, see event detail link below for pricing

For more information: Made in the USA Event 

Freedom Run 5K, Jefferson

Virtual running options are also available.

Date: June 26th

Time: 8 a.m. (race day registration opens at 6:30 am)

Location: Jefferson Middle School, 110 Hoschton Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549

Cost: $25

For more information:  Active.com, Event page

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

Saturday Greeting Card Workshop, offered by the Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch

Patricia Anderson will provide inspiration, expertise, tools and materials to create individual pieces of art.

Date(s): June 26th, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, and October 23rd

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Main Branch in Gainesville – 127 Main Street NW, Gainesville, GA 30501

For more information: 770-532-3311, Ext 4011 or HallCountyLibrary – Gainesville

*Note: for Ages 18+

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.

Pickin’ for Patton, Hiawassee

Come for a star-studded Bluegrass Festival featuring Volume Five, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Alan Bibey, Shannon Slaughter, Amanda Cook Band, Deeper Shade of Blue, Dave Adkins Band, Last Call and Backline, plus fellowship and food. All proceeds benefit Patton Wages, banjo player for Volume Five.

Date: June 26th

Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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

Cost: Tickets: $30

For more information: 706-896-4191 or Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Events

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

Adult Rock Camp at Music Authority, Cumming

Learn songs, practice stage presence, make friends and show off skills learned at a concert on Sunday night, June 27

Date(s): Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 (Final concert on Sunday, June 27th)

Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Location: Music Authority, 123 Merchants Square, Cumming

Cost: $275 for the 4-week course.

For more information: 770-886-9066 or MusicAuthorityInc.com

Summer Fun & Movie, SAUTEE NACOOCHEE

Time: 7:00 – 11:00 p.m

Location: Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 GA-17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571

Cost: Admission $6; Parking: $5

For more information: 706-878-1077,  Event Info: GaStateParks

North Georgia Winds Concert Series, Braselton

Join us on The Town Green in Braselton for three amazing summer concerts. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the music!

Date(s):

Saturday, June 19 – Strike Up the Band

Saturday, June 26 – Melody Shop

Saturday, July 3 – Celebration of America

Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Braselton Town Green, Davis St., Braselton

Cost: Free

For more information: North Georgia Winds 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

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.