january, 2024
01jan9:00 am1:00 pm2024 Annual Polar Bear Plunge & Paddle
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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
Event Details
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.
Date: New Year’s Day – Monday, January 1st, 2024!
Time: Guided paddle at 9 a.m., plunge at 11 a.m.
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.
Cost: $30 Plunge or Paddle / $40 for Both
For more info: Explore Gainesville
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Time
(Monday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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november
16nov2:30 pm4:00 pmReflections of Fall Kayaking, Gainesville
Event Details
Reflections of Fall Kayaking, Gainesville Register in advance – enjoy fall colors from a kayak. For ages 9+. Date: November 16, 2025 Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Location: Don Carter State
Event Details
Reflections of Fall Kayaking, Gainesville
Register in advance – enjoy fall colors from a kayak. For ages 9+.
Date: November 16, 2025
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd.
Cost: $20 kayak rental, $10 if you bring your own kayak, plus $5 parking.
To register call the Visitor Center at 678-450-7726. For more info: gastateparks.org.
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Time
(Sunday) 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Off Lake Events
november
11nov5:45 pm2025 Bike Ride - Clermont Segment
Event Details
2025 Bike Ride – Clermont Segment 5 high-effort bike ride segments for total of about 25 miles, average speed 17-18 mph. Date(s): every Tuesday unless otherwise posted. Time: Roll out at 5:45 pm Location:
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2025 Bike Ride – Clermont Segment
5 high-effort bike ride segments for total of about 25 miles, average speed 17-18 mph.
Date(s): every Tuesday unless otherwise posted.
Time: Roll out at 5:45 pm
Location: Clermont Park, 639 Main St.
Cost:
For more info: email velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:45 pm
11nov6:00 pm2025 Lanier Running Club - Oakwood
Event Details
2025 Lanier Running Club – Oakwood Run Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org. Date(s): – every Tuesday, unless otherwise states
Event Details
2025 Lanier Running Club – Oakwood Run
Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org.
Date(s): – every Tuesday, unless otherwise states on website/Facebook page
Time: 6 pm
Location: College Square Park, 3540 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood
For more info: lanierrunningclub.org
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Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm
Location
College Square Park, Oakwood
3540 Mundy Mill Rd
Organizer
Lanier Running ClubCome join our local run club! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. We meet three times a week and participate in running events near and far. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram too for the latest.
13nov6:00 pm2025 Lanier Running Club - Gainesville
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2025 Lanier Running Club – Gainesville Run Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org. Date(s): – every Thursday,
Event Details
2025 Lanier Running Club – Gainesville Run
Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org.
Date(s): – every Thursday, unless otherwise states on website/Facebook page
Time: 6 pm
Location: NoFo Brewing Company 434 High St. SE, Gainesville
Cost: Membership $37 annually, see website for other options.
For more info: lanierrunningclub.org
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Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm
Organizer
Lanier Running ClubCome join our local run club! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. We meet three times a week and participate in running events near and far. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram too for the latest.
15nov8:00 am2025 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
2025 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Event Details
2025 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
15nov8:30 am2025 Lanier Running Club - Riverside Gainesville
Event Details
2025 Lanier Running Club – Riverside Gainesville Run Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org. Date(s): – every
Event Details
2025 Lanier Running Club – Riverside Gainesville Run
Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org.
Date(s): – every Saturday, unless otherwise states on website/Facebook page
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Riverside Preparatory Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville
Cost: Membership $37 annually, see website for other options.
For more info: lanierrunningclub.org
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Time
(Saturday) 8:30 am
Organizer
Lanier Running ClubCome join our local run club! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. We meet three times a week and participate in running events near and far. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram too for the latest.
15nov10:00 am2:00 pmHall County Winter Farmers Market - 2025
Event Details
Hall County Winter Farmers Market, Gainesville Locally grown vegetables, fruits, plus flowers, pastries & more Date(s): Saturdays Oct 4 – Nov 29 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: 734 E. Crescent St. For more
Event Details
Hall County Winter Farmers Market, Gainesville
Locally grown vegetables, fruits, plus flowers, pastries & more
Date(s): Saturdays Oct 4 – Nov 29
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: 734 E. Crescent St.
For more info: www.hallcountyfarmersmarket.org
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
16nov12:00 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
16nov2:30 pm4:00 pmReflections of Fall Kayaking, Gainesville
Event Details
Reflections of Fall Kayaking, Gainesville Register in advance – enjoy fall colors from a kayak. For ages 9+. Date: November 16, 2025 Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Location: Don Carter State
Event Details
Reflections of Fall Kayaking, Gainesville
Register in advance – enjoy fall colors from a kayak. For ages 9+.
Date: November 16, 2025
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd.
Cost: $20 kayak rental, $10 if you bring your own kayak, plus $5 parking.
To register call the Visitor Center at 678-450-7726. For more info: gastateparks.org.
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Time
(Sunday) 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
18nov5:45 pm2025 Bike Ride - Clermont Segment
Event Details
2025 Bike Ride – Clermont Segment 5 high-effort bike ride segments for total of about 25 miles, average speed 17-18 mph. Date(s): every Tuesday unless otherwise posted. Time: Roll out at 5:45 pm Location:
Event Details
2025 Bike Ride – Clermont Segment
5 high-effort bike ride segments for total of about 25 miles, average speed 17-18 mph.
Date(s): every Tuesday unless otherwise posted.
Time: Roll out at 5:45 pm
Location: Clermont Park, 639 Main St.
Cost:
For more info: email velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:45 pm
18nov6:00 pm2025 Lanier Running Club - Oakwood
Event Details
2025 Lanier Running Club – Oakwood Run Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org. Date(s): – every Tuesday, unless otherwise states
Event Details
2025 Lanier Running Club – Oakwood Run
Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org.
Date(s): – every Tuesday, unless otherwise states on website/Facebook page
Time: 6 pm
Location: College Square Park, 3540 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood
For more info: lanierrunningclub.org
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Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm
Location
College Square Park, Oakwood
3540 Mundy Mill Rd
Organizer
Lanier Running ClubCome join our local run club! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. We meet three times a week and participate in running events near and far. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram too for the latest.
20nov6:00 pm2025 Lanier Running Club - Gainesville
Event Details
2025 Lanier Running Club – Gainesville Run Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org. Date(s): – every Thursday,
Event Details
2025 Lanier Running Club – Gainesville Run
Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org.
Date(s): – every Thursday, unless otherwise states on website/Facebook page
Time: 6 pm
Location: NoFo Brewing Company 434 High St. SE, Gainesville
Cost: Membership $37 annually, see website for other options.
For more info: lanierrunningclub.org
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Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm
Organizer
Lanier Running ClubCome join our local run club! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. We meet three times a week and participate in running events near and far. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram too for the latest.
22nov8:00 am2025 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
2025 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Event Details
2025 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
22nov8:30 am2025 Lanier Running Club - Riverside Gainesville
Event Details
2025 Lanier Running Club – Riverside Gainesville Run Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org. Date(s): – every
Event Details
2025 Lanier Running Club – Riverside Gainesville Run
Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org.
Date(s): – every Saturday, unless otherwise states on website/Facebook page
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Riverside Preparatory Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville
Cost: Membership $37 annually, see website for other options.
For more info: lanierrunningclub.org
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Time
(Saturday) 8:30 am
Organizer
Lanier Running ClubCome join our local run club! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. We meet three times a week and participate in running events near and far. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram too for the latest.
22nov10:00 am2:00 pmHall County Winter Farmers Market - 2025
Event Details
Hall County Winter Farmers Market, Gainesville Locally grown vegetables, fruits, plus flowers, pastries & more Date(s): Saturdays Oct 4 – Nov 29 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: 734 E. Crescent St. For more
Event Details
Hall County Winter Farmers Market, Gainesville
Locally grown vegetables, fruits, plus flowers, pastries & more
Date(s): Saturdays Oct 4 – Nov 29
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: 734 E. Crescent St.
For more info: www.hallcountyfarmersmarket.org
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
22nov4:00 pm8:00 pmJingle Mingle - Gainesville 2025
Event Details
Jingle Mingle, Gainesville The Downtown Square will be hopping with holiday spirit including open houses in downtown businesses, live music, carriage ride, kiddie train rides, Santa and his arrival on a
Event Details
Jingle Mingle, Gainesville
The Downtown Square will be hopping with holiday spirit including open houses in downtown businesses, live music, carriage ride, kiddie train rides, Santa and his arrival on a Gainesville Fire Engine and the grand Lighting of the Chicken.
Date: Saturday, Nov 22, 2025
Time: 4-8 pm (4-6:30 family fun activities, Open Houses, 7 pm Chicken is lit., 7-8 pm Open Houses, photo ops downtown)
Location: Historic Gainesville Square, 301 Main St.
Cost: Free
Info: 770-531-6598; www.exploregainesville.org. Event Link
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Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Gainesville Downtown Square
Spring Street and Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
22nov6:00 pmMovie Night at the Park, Gainesville
Event Details
Movie Night at the Park, Gainesville Watch G-rated animated movie outside underneath roof of the Visitor Center, get snacks inside, bring chairs and blankets. Date: November 22, 2025 Time: arrive at 6 pm,
Event Details
Movie Night at the Park, Gainesville
Watch G-rated animated movie outside underneath roof of the Visitor Center, get snacks inside, bring chairs and blankets.
Date: November 22, 2025
Time: arrive at 6 pm, movie starts at 6:30 pm
Location: outside underneath roof of the Visitor Center, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd.
Cost: $5 parking
For more info: 678-450-7726, explore.gastateparks.org
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Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm
23nov12:00 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
25nov5:00 pm7:00 pmFall Sunset Guided Hike, Gainesville
Event Details
Fall Sunset Guided Hike, Gainesville Stroll Chicopee Woods at sunset. This hike will take place on the 3-mile Lake Loop Trail, and will begin at the Chicopee Woods Aquatic
Event Details
Fall Sunset Guided Hike, Gainesville
Stroll Chicopee Woods at sunset. This hike will take place on the 3-mile Lake Loop Trail, and will begin at the Chicopee Woods Aquatic Studies Center at 2100 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville GA 30507.
Date: November 25, 2025
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr.
For more info: www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. Event Link
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
27nov6:30 amCops & Gobblers Fun Run/5K, Gainesville
Event Details
Cops & Gobblers Fun Run/5K, Gainesville Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025 Time: 7:45/8 a.m. – Registration and check-in opens at 6:30 AM, race starts at 8 AM sharp. Register online
Event Details
Cops & Gobblers Fun Run/5K, Gainesville
Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025
Time: 7:45/8 a.m. – Registration and check-in opens at 6:30 AM, race starts at 8 AM sharp. Register online by midnight on Nov 18th to guarantee your shirt size.
Location: Downtown Gainesville Square, 112 Bradford St. NE.
Cost: $25-$40.
For more info: www.runnersfit.com, Event link
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Time
(Thursday) 6:30 am
Location
Gainesville Downtown Square
Spring Street and Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
27nov7:45 am16th Annual Gainesville Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Half-Marathon
Event Details
16th Annual Gainesville Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Half-Marathon Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025 Time: 8 am, fun run starts at 7:45 am Location: Riverside Preparatory Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr. Cost: $40-$50, plus three canned goods. For
Event Details
16th Annual Gainesville Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Half-Marathon
Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025
Time: 8 am, fun run starts at 7:45 am
Location: Riverside Preparatory Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr.
Cost: $40-$50, plus three canned goods.
For more info and to register: www.runnersfit.com, Event Link.
Time
(Thursday) 7:45 am
29nov10:00 am2:00 pmHall County Winter Farmers Market - 2025
Event Details
Hall County Winter Farmers Market, Gainesville Locally grown vegetables, fruits, plus flowers, pastries & more Date(s): Saturdays Oct 4 – Nov 29 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: 734 E. Crescent St. For more
Event Details
Hall County Winter Farmers Market, Gainesville
Locally grown vegetables, fruits, plus flowers, pastries & more
Date(s): Saturdays Oct 4 – Nov 29
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: 734 E. Crescent St.
For more info: www.hallcountyfarmersmarket.org
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
30nov12:00 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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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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