Tag: Holiday events
Holiday celebrations abound from the mountains to the lake shore
by Jane Harrison | Nov 7, 2025 | Outdoors
Shop for handmade gifts, shake a leg to festive tunes, stroll through light tunnels, …
Read MoreDiverse festivities celebrate the holidays around Lanier and Mountain Headwaters
by Jane Harrison | Nov 1, 2024 | Outdoors
Lake Lanier cities, headwater mountain towns, and all the environs between sparkle this season with traditional parades, holiday walks, …
Read MoreOutdoor holiday and New Year’s festivities abound
by Jane Harrison | Dec 4, 2023 | Outdoors
The holiday season sparkles around Lake Lanier and headwater mountain towns with a boat parade, snow tubing, Santa …
Read MoreHoliday/NewYear events around Lake Lanier
by Jane Harrison | Dec 3, 2023 | Features
The holiday season sparkles around Lake Lanier and headwater mountain towns with a boat parade, snow tubing, Santa visits, Victorian traditions and …
Read MoreLicense to Chill Snow Island brings holidays to Lake Lanier
by Pamela A. Keene | Dec 3, 2023 | News
To experience the fun of snow tubing, snowball fights and …
Read More2023 Holiday Events
by Jane Harrison | Oct 29, 2023 | Outdoors
The holidays shine brightly around Lake Lanier and in the mountain …
Read MoreHoliday activities abound
by Jane Harrison | Nov 30, 2022 | Outdoors
The holidays sparkle around Lake Lanier and the mountain headwaters with everything from snow tubing and …
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Lake Lanier Weather
Lake Events
april
25apr8:00 am3:00 pm2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge
Event Details
2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC. Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person
Event Details
2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier
Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC.
Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person + 1 drummer per dragon boat) compete. Businesses, clubs, churches and neighborhoods invited. Entry fee includes a 1.5 hr. practice session the weekend before races with trained steersperson: April 17th (evening), April 18th and 19th (day). All teams will have three, 200 meters races (2 heats and a final).
There is also an exciting distance race for Open and maybe some openings for a few other adventurous teams wanting to take part in racing for + – 2,000 meters.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 7 am – 3 pm
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.
Cost: see website for details.
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Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Off Lake Events
april
19apr12:00 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
21apr7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
25apr8:00 am3:00 pm2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge
Event Details
2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC. Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person
Event Details
2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier
Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC.
Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person + 1 drummer per dragon boat) compete. Businesses, clubs, churches and neighborhoods invited. Entry fee includes a 1.5 hr. practice session the weekend before races with trained steersperson: April 17th (evening), April 18th and 19th (day). All teams will have three, 200 meters races (2 heats and a final).
There is also an exciting distance race for Open and maybe some openings for a few other adventurous teams wanting to take part in racing for + – 2,000 meters.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 7 am – 3 pm
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.
Cost: see website for details.
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Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
25apr8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
2026 – 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
2026 – 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
25apr8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
26apr12:00 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
28apr7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
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The 2026 Gainesville Dragon Boat Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, April 25. The competition is perfect for business and corporate teams, church groups, or neighborhood teams. Check out details: www.exploregainesville.org, click on Events. ... See MoreSee Less
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