Watching fireworks at Laurel Park has been a tradition for many families in North Georgia. This year, the Independence Day celebration and fireworks are scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
Fireworks at Laurel Park on July 4th 2018

Watching fireworks at Laurel Park has been a tradition for many families in North Georgia. This year, the Independence Day celebration and fireworks are scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
When is the last time you wore a bikini on Gainesville’s Square? Too long, right? The 4th Annual Beach Bash is your big chance on Friday, July 6, 2018.
A patriotic concert is scheduled for Tuesday, July 3, 2018, under the stars on the lawn at The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center in Downtown Gainesville.
I wouldn’t drive to Atlanta to see The Beatles perform with Ravi Shankar and Simone Dinnerstein, even if I had free tickets. But, hearing the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra perform in Gainesville on Friday, June 22, 2018, is totally worth the trip.
Choose from The Livin’ is Easy or Hot Times at Margaritaville for summertime events at Lanier Islands! Take a zip-line, hop on a horse or just enjoy the beach.
Our friends with the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club (LCKC) have a great opportunity for you. They have plenty of spots available for volunteers needed on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Here’s the catch! You have to be willing to have fun, work hard and get a free lunch.
School’s out for the summer. Break the monotony and hang out with other parents at Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier on Toddler Tuesdays!
The next Food Truck Friday at Lake Lanier Olympic Park will be June 15th from 5-8 PM. Stay and enjoy the sunset after the food trucks roll away at this kid-friendly event.
What? You’ve never heard of a “landshark”? Well, you’ll just have to visit Landshark Landing at Margaritaville on Lake Lanier for the best explanation ever.
In a move that will delight snail darters downstream, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) says they’ll be releasing water from Buford Dam in order to lower the level of Lake Lanier.