january, 2025
01jan10:00 am2025 Annual Polar Bear Plunge & Paddle
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2025 Polar Bear Plunge & Paddle – hosted by The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club Jump into the New Year by jumping into Lake Lanier. Come for s’mores and hot chocolate
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2025 Polar Bear Plunge & Paddle – hosted by The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club
Jump into the New Year by jumping into Lake Lanier. Come for s’mores and hot chocolate too. Annual fund-raising event for non-profit LCKC – bring in the New Year with other thrill seekers and immerse yourself in the cool waters of Lake Lanier. Awards will be given for best costume and best jump.
Date: New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1st, 2025!
Time: paddle arrival at 10 a.m., plunge arrival 11:30 a.m. and start at 12 on the LCKC docks
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd. – on the dock side
Cost: $30 Plunge only or $35 Paddle only / $40 for Both
Don’t want to paddle or plunge? Donate here: https://laniercanoekayak.squadfusion.com/ad-hoc-payment
Kayak rental (1 person): $20
Kayak rental (2 person): $35
Canoe rental (2 person): $35
To Register: https://laniercanoekayak.squadfusion.com/reg/3QLxrteh
For more info: Explore Gainesville
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(Wednesday) 10:00 am
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december
13dec5:00 pm2025 Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier
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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
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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
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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
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(Saturday) 5:00 pm
14dec12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
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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
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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
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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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A new holiday light show is set to open November 20 in the Lake Lanier area: Atlanta Botanical Gardens - Gainesville. Click for details:
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