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Things to Do in Gainesville: Discover the Best Events, Attractions, and Activities

Are you searching for an array of engaging things to do in Gainesville? Immerse yourself in the city's rich culture, events, restaurants, tour historical landmarks, and partake in thrilling entertainment options. Whether you're a local or a tourist, Gainesville promises an ever-evolving and enjoyable array of activities!

Music

Some of our favorite Music events in Gainesville.

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Tue, Sep 01, 2026
8:00 PM

Gary Clark Jr.

777 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316, United States
$40.00
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
7:30 PM

The Reflex - Duran Duran Tribute

The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
$77.29
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
6:00 PM

The Browning

The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
Thu, Oct 01, 2026
8:00 PM

Sylvan Esso

777 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316, United States
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
8:00 PM

Epik High

777 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316, United States
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
8:00 PM

Great Lake Swimmers

The Loft, 1374 W Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
Multiple dates
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
8:00 PM

Interpol w/ DIIV

777 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316, United States
$0.00
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

COUNTY WARZ

Apache Cafe, 393 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
$343.07
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
12:30 PM

WUSSY Presents Call Me Muppets! Ru Paul Drag Brunch

City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
1:00 PM

MIMOSAZ & JAMZ

Niteowl Kitchen, 6 Olive St, Avondale Estates, GA 30002, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
3:00 PM

ROOFTOP VYBEZ DAY PARTY | FREE ENTRY TIL 5PM

Cafe Circa, 464 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, United States

Sports

Some of our favorite Sports events in Gainesville.

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$59.00
Multiple dates
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
4:10 PM

Atlanta Braves vs. Texas Rangers - Truist Park

Truist Park, 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, United States
Free
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
10:30 AM

Sunday, Fundays @Funadoo!

136 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00 AM

2026 Firefly Trail Race Series

115 Parkview Dr, Winterville, GA 30683, United States
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
5:30 PM

Tini Semeria Spark in the Dark 5k Walk/Run - October 18, 2026 @ 5:30pm

2600 Riverbend Rd, Athens, GA 30602, United States
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
7:30 AM

Atlanta Marathon & Half Marathon Galloway Training

1544 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, United States
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
12:01 AM

Summer Sizzler Miles Challenge

30068, Downtown Marietta, Marietta, GA, United States
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
12:00 PM

Rock The Dock 2026

81 Fleischers Way, Blairsville, GA 30512, United States
$55.20
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
7:00 AM

Rotary 2026 Pickleball Tournament

327 Asbestos Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528, United States
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00 AM

Super Speeder 5K Super Speeder Virtual 5K

Virtual
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00 AM

Super Speeder 5K Fun Run

Laurel Park, 3100 Cleveland Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30506, United States
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00 AM

Ngemba 5K Run and Walk Road Race: For Health and Education

2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy SE, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, United States

Art & Theatre

Some of our favorite Art & Theatre events in Gainesville.

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$35.88
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
1:00 PM

2026 USA National Miss National Event

Gas South District, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097, United States
$28.52
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
12:00 PM

The 4th Annual Southeast Environmental Justice Summit

Grand Hyatt-Atlanta in Buckhead, 3300 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

Summerween Art Show

1045 Crawford W Long Rd, Danielsville, GA 30633, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

Stuff The Bus

Royston Community and Wellness Park, 179 Skelton St, Royston, GA 30662, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

Living In Color

3655 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342, United States
$55.20
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

2026 Jul 18 AZAZIE Atlanta Pop-up - Free Tickets Available

RENAISSANCE, 2450 Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

Back to School Bash 2026

3125 Rainbow Cir, Decatur, GA 30034, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

Atlanta Summer Fest & Market 2026

Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30363, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
11:00 AM

Clothing swap Roswell GA

11420 Crabapple Rd, Roswell, GA 30075, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
11:00 AM

Back2School Book Bag Giveaway 2026

Shepherd's House Community Center, 710 Harris St, Monroe, GA, 30655, United States
$58.51
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
11:00 AM

Atlanta Hair & Beauty Showcase

3993 Lavista Rd, Tucker, GA 30084, United States
$25.00
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
11:00 AM

Kids Paint! Breezy Wishs! Add a Candle

Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30328, United States

Food & Drink

Some of our favorite Food & Drink events in Gainesville.

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$64.80
Wed, Jul 22, 2026
6:30 PM

In-person class: Spanish Paella (Atlanta)

Schoolhouse Brewing, 840 Franklin Ct SE, Marietta, GA 30067, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

Peachtree Marketplace

400 Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

2026 Atlanta Summer Outdoor Farmers and Makers Market

Grant Park, Atlanta, GA, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

FAMILY FUN DAY AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL-EVENT (2026)

Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
12:00 PM

Total Wireless FREE Backpack Event

1085 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
1:00 PM

The Elaine Sterling Institute - Summer Cook Out

Elaine Sterling Institute, 3393 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30326, United States
$48.49
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
3:00 PM

Build-A-Cow Chick-fil-A Halcyon

6105 Ollie Walk, Alpharetta, GA 30005, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
3:00 PM

Total Wireless FREE Backpack Event

4051 US-78, Snellville, GA 30039, United States
$70.20
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
3:00 PM

Lagarde's Oyster Shucking Workshop

Lagarde American Eatery, 5090 Peachtree Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30341, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
3:00 PM

TRAPHOUSE BRUNCH ROOFTOP DAY PARTY

Cafe Circa, 464 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
3:00 PM

TRAP VS R&B BRUNCH + DAY PARTY | ATLANTA’S #1 ROOFTOP DAY PARTY

Cafe Circa, 464 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
3:00 PM

#1 ROOFTOP DAY PARTY IN ATLANTA

Cafe Circa, 464 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, United States

Seasonal & Holiday

Some of our favorite Seasonal & Holiday events in Gainesville.

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$0.00
Multiple dates
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 PM

PASSPORT SATURDAY

Josephine Lounge, 3277 Buford Hwy NE, Brookhaven, GA 30329, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 PM

#1 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND PARTY IN ATLANTA : SOS

Seven Midtown, 1100 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
Free
Sun, Jul 19, 2026
3:00 PM

#1 SUNDAY ROOFTOP DAY PARTY : MARGARITA ISLAND

Cafe Circa, 464 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, United States
Free
Sun, Jul 19, 2026
6:00 PM

MIMOSAS ON THE ROOFTOP

Cafe Circa, 464 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
6:00 PM

7 DAY HERITAGE GHANA TOUR 2027 INVITATION DINNER

Super Golden Buffet, 4020 Buford Dr, Buford, GA 30518, United States
$12.51
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
4:30 PM

Back 2 School Pool Bash

Chapel Lake subdivision pool, 2600 Autumn Lake Ln, Decatur, GA, 30034, United States
$48.48
Thu, Sep 03, 2026
7:00 PM

Gatsby & Daisy Champagne Ball

Southern Exchange Ballrooms, 200 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
$20.00
Fri, Sep 04, 2026
8:00 PM

Atlanta Black Pride 2K26 The All White Affair

Wyndham-Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center, 3405 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326, United States
$0.00
Fri, Sep 04, 2026
10:00 PM

#1 LABOR DAY FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY :ATLANTA HOUSE PARTY

Seven Midtown, 1100 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
$0.00
Sat, Sep 05, 2026
3:00 PM

#1 LABOR DAY PARTY IN ATLANTA

Embr Ultralounge, 1136 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
$7.13
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
4:00 PM

Atlanta Oktoberfest 2026

Cru Edgewood, 367 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, United States
Free
Sat, Oct 03, 2026
12:30 PM

Haunt Fest 2026

LOOP, 665 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States

Health & Wellness

Some of our favorite Health & Wellness events in Gainesville.

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Sat, Jul 18, 2026
12:00 PM

Rock The Dock 2026

81 Fleischers Way, Blairsville, GA 30512, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
7:00 PM

I AM FIRE Conference

258 Rabbit Hill Rd, Dacula, GA 30019, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00 AM

Movement is Medicine 5K walk

Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, 3787 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038, United States
$626.52
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00 AM

The Soul's Reset Overnight Cabin Experience

Cabin, Zenith Trl, Ellijay, GA, 30540, United States
$65.87
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00 AM

No Score Scramble - Atlanta

Legacy Golf Links, 1825 Windy Hill Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080, United States
$18.92
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00 AM

Pilates at the Park

3180 Atlanta Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080, United States
$135.23
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00 AM

Freedom Ride 2 Road to Resilience from Atlanta to Montgomery

220 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
9:00 AM

Pilates in the Mountains at Jumping Goat Coffee

Jumpingoat Coffee Roasters, 2404 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, GA 30528, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
9:00 AM

FREE Yoga Powered by Lululemon

Perimeter Summit Blvd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
9:00 AM

Yoga & Acai In The Park

Marie Sims Park, 3464 Roxboro Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30326, United States
$18.92
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
9:00 AM

Battle Box Total Burn 45 Cardio Class

1185 West Ave SW, Conyers, GA 30012, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
9:00 AM

Marietta Family, Fun, Health, and Wellness Day

Park Street Elementary School, 105 Park St SE, Marietta, GA 30060, United States

Education & Networking

Some of our favorite Education & Networking events in Gainesville.

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Free
Multiple dates
Sun, Jul 19, 2026
10:30 AM

Sunday, Fundays @Funadoo!

Vinings Church, 4479 W Atlanta Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080, United States
Free
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
10:30 AM

Sunday, Fundays @Funadoo!

136 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
9:00 AM

Love The Success Factor Women's Leadership Retreat - ATLANTA, GA

The Ritz-Carlton-Atlanta, 181 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
7:00 AM

Bus Drivers, Your Next Stop is with FCS!

Fulton County Schools North Transportation, 11667 Maxwell Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
$499.99
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00 AM

2 Day Grant Writing Workshop 2026 Invest in Knowledge. Apply for Impact.

5269 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30340, United States
$80.00
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
9:00 AM

A Performer - A Roadmap to Enhance Your Performance

Global Media Studios, 2030 Powers Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339, United States
$53.50
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
9:00 AM

Build It Intensive

COURTYARD Atlanta Conyers, 1337 Old Covington Hwy SE, Conyers, GA 30013, United States
$29.10
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
9:30 AM

GCBN Quarterly Networking Event | Believe for It & Mission: I’m Possible

Cornerstone Coworking, 279 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

FAMILY FUN DAY AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL-EVENT (2026)

Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

The Awakening: Pre-teen edition

Realms of Glory International Church, 10684 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell, GA 30076, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

New Life Church - Back to School Giveaway 2026

New Life Church, 154 Lakeside Dr, Canton, GA 30115, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

The Art of Public Speaking - IN PERSON (Free Training)

Intelligent Office, 10 Glenlake Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30328, United States

Travel

Some of our favorite Travel events in Gainesville.

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Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00 AM

WBU Athens Bird Walk with Mark @ Harris Shoals Park

Harris Shoals Park, Harris Shoals Park Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677, United States
$60.00
Multiple dates
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
12:00 PM

Ultimate Candle Making Experience

6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, United States
Free
Sun, Jul 19, 2026
7:30 AM

10-Mile Nature Trek

Davidson-Arabia M Nature Preserve, 3787 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038, United States

Lifestyle

Some of our favorite Lifestyle events in Gainesville.

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Sat, Jul 18, 2026
7:00 PM

Ari Lennox Forever Vacancy TV Show

Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
7:00 PM

I AM FIRE Conference

258 Rabbit Hill Rd, Dacula, GA 30019, United States
$499.99
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
8:00 AM

2 Day Grant Writing Workshop 2026 Invest in Knowledge. Apply for Impact.

5269 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30340, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
10:00 AM

Atlanta Summer Fest & Market 2026

Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30363, United States
$44.52
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
11:00 AM

Lorcana TCG - Attack of the Vine Prerelease - BUFORD

Level Up Games, 3333 Buford Dr, Buford, GA, 30519, United States
$13.70
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
11:00 AM

The Great Reset

203 Brooks Ln, Winder, GA 30680, United States
$44.52
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
11:00 AM

Lorcana TCG - Attack of the Vine Prerelease - ATHENS

Level Up Games Athens, 8851 Macon Hwy, Athens, GA 30606, United States
$45.00
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
11:00 AM

Welcome to The Chat 2026 -Finale

Rose & Crown Tavern, 1931 Powers Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, United States
$71.72
Multiple dates
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
11:00 AM

All-Inclusive : Sip and Design - Paint and Sip in Atlanta | Classpop!™

Dine and Design ATL, 553 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
1:00 PM

Volunteer Info Event - Atlanta International Night Market

Atlanta International Night Market, 1568 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd, Norcross, GA 30093, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
1:00 PM

Meditation for World Peace at Stone Mountain Park

Carillon Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30087, United States
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
1:00 PM

Bourboun Bash

Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, United States

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